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Name: Mike Burtch
Year/Make/Model = 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer ES
Date of Purchase/ build length = October 2020 / Almost 4yrs
Club = not applicable
Previous Rides = 2002 Toyota Echo Hatchback.
Reason for building/tell us the story behind it from your views. Why this vehicle, what was your motivation and any stories you want to share along its process. = I purchased this car, because i wanted a Manual transmission, and was just a much nicer looking car, than the previous ride I had. When I purchased it, it came with wheels, and the front lip, but during the first winter, I slid into a cement retaining wall, and bent the right front rim and destroyed the front lip. So, I purchased new black FASTwheels FC09 and ran those for 3years, then recently went to a set of white JNC 6spoke.
The wrap livery design started in early summer of 2023 and was solely due to the clear coat starting to peel on the rear quarter panel, so I found a livery that only covered the top half. I have done a couple different renditions on the doors, from an IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP inspired GTD-Pro class style red door card, with red windshield banner and red rear wing plates, to then become an advertisement space for a friend’s Detailing and Graphics company, and has now become its final version of the Rothmans/Mitsubishi. I’ve considered going back to a solid metallic blue, but this livery has built a life of its own. People know it, and love it. So do I.
The phrase “Built, Not Bought” stands true with Lancy. I may buy parts, but I’ve done 98% of the installation and modification work myself, And I’m extremely proud of that.
Currently at 355,000km, it’s still going strong and looking good.
Blue_lancy is my year-round daily driver.
Name of Ride and story behind it =
Its name, @Blue_lancy, is pretty simple really. It started life as a blue Lancer.
Body and Performance Mods (include performed by) =
Special Thanks = Mark, at Digital Detail auto spa and graphics, for the use of the shop space to install the Vinyl wrap livery, and for keeping her looking clean.
Brennan, at @brennan_black_photography for always capturing her best sides with Incredible photos and videos
Thank you to the Countless fellow car enthusiasts to encourage my build, and support my love for this car.
