Among the cars we’re going to someday kick ourselves for not buying when they were cheap and available is the Mitsubishi Galant VR4. Given the way Mitsubishi’s future in the United States seems to either be doomed or simply filled with econoboxes depends on who you talk to, but either way, the glory days of rally-infused sedans built for the street seem long gone. Find this cheap but rusty Galant VR4 sedan here on craigslist in Syracuse for $1,400.

Like so many Group A racers in the 1980s, rules stated that a minimum number of units had to be made available for public sale. The glory days of Group A saw numerous factory-built rally cars mildly detuned and dressed up in street clothes, making the era a glorious one for consumers and racing fans alike. The VR4 Galant’s 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder spit out an impressive 237 b.h.p. and 224 lb-ft of torque. These days, most examples you find for sale have been boosted well beyond those numbers.

Unfortunately for this car, in addition to the ominous rust warning issued by the seller, it also has running issues, diagnosed as “lacks power” in the description. On a turbocharged vehicle, there could any number of reasons for this, but the rust beneath the car will likely be more time-consuming to fix than replacing a bad turbo or fuel pump. The VR4 looks solid up top, however, and is likely one a very few to still wear its original wheel and tire combo and factory active suspension.

As a 1992 model year car, the seller is correct than only 1,000 units made it to our shores that year. Another 2,000 were sold here in 1991, making this a rare variant no matter how you look at it. The question as to how much work is worth investing in a project like this comes down to your interest in preserving a piece of motorsports history, a reminder of the days when companies like Mitsubishi poured money into its Ralliart division to test products on grueling rally stages. Find floor patch panels in your local junkyard and get this one back on the road.