The Magna Ralliart is FINISHED! Getting this Rare Mitsubishi back on the road!

After several months of turmoil, we're finally reaching the end of the Mitsubishi Magna Ralliart project - the car is now back together and looking... well... watch the video and decide for yourself! #motoringbox
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[@MotoringBoxTV]

This car still needs a final buff of the paint and badges applied, but how do you reckon it turned out? 😁

[@paulkarwacki7119]

Stick to your AU's Sean. Dealing with the odd power steering pump, rack leak or bush/balljoint failure is so much easier than this renovation to ruin.... Good job thou! 👍

[@tcpnetworks]

So it's not finished then eh? *April Fools!*

[@SteveMack]

Turned out good!😉👍

[@mikevanderhoek5252]

Good on you for persisting and saving this car. Despite the challenges I hope you like the end result. I reckon the car looks sharp.

[@MiraSubieGirl]

I was so close to buying a VRX Magna but I know for a fact they torque steer. And couldnt find any proper ralliarts on FB. Plus its hard shopping for cars in Qld when im still in Russia. But I bought a IS350 F sport Lexus 2011. 15k Aud. 160k kms. (im a mechanic dw) Going to tidy her up, touchups forever... eventually try and fit a Aurion TRD supercharger to the Lexus 2gr. Love your content!

[@perpetualgrin5804]

A tribute to the skilled workers at Mitsubishi Australia. It was 16 years yesterday the factory closed.

[@PandaDiesel11]

This is amazing, the amount you've persevered with this car. I'm so happy you didn't throw in the towel

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thank you mate!

[@brantleyfoster021]

@@victorpeirce4753 14.5sec is possible with better tyres. One of my friend's achieved that with his. But handlings is where these car's excel. They won the Australian motorkhana on release after all. The fastest modified performance times I've seen from these car's is when they are equipped with turbocharging.

[@Tk-ou9ec]

The Magna is a car that most people forget about when you talk about Aussie cars! The Ralliart version of these are awesome looking machines and this one you have here looks outstanding in the black! A credit to you sir. These are very fine cars indeed. I would be chuffed to have this in my shed. Bloody beauty

[@mansonitefirefox]

As a die hard for the top spec model of ordinary cars where they actually did something creative with it, this is a dream car. Well done.

[@georgewinters3191]

Glad you persevered, it’s looking great, well done. Love your story telling 😊 and videography.

[@Charger44]

Way to push on through my man. And yes Moog, do an AU

[@jamespavier1624]

When I first Drove a Magna it was a TE 3.0L v6 5 speed. At the time I thought it was a good car. To see what you have done to the best Magna that was made back then is great. After the highs and lows you came through a big winner.

[@declanmcquay3476]

Congrats on the great result there with the body and paint work! Gotta like the growl from the V6!

[@the_real_superstickman]

The last video and this one confirms what I'm learning: young child and full time job = work on car at night. Weekends are mostly out. Coming together beautifully though.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

You gotta do what you can 👍 I'll get Miles involved on weekends later if he's interested.

[@jamesfrench7299]

I forgot the doors have frameless glass which is something the other cars in the class don't have. The red face instruments help remind you its a performance edition. There's a product called Motsenbocker's lift off for removing adhesives. I had this porous tape that kept ripping so I left some on soaking overnight and it peeled right off in one piece. It was good to share your walkaround.

[@stephanburgess654]

Congratulations on this job. The mighty Magna looks absolutely fantastic. Love your work. As a Mitsubishi man I am so glad to have watch the ups and downs of this job. You can only be awarded the highest praise for this work. Thank you for saving and restoring an iconic car from the Mitsubishi stable. As you can see I am just overwhelmed with seeing this car back to its original state. Thank you.

[@BodenM]

Hot tip if you ever find yourself trying to remove old glue like on those side mouldings again, anything with d-limonene in it (stuff like Orange Power or De-solv-it, or sprays used for removing plastidip) will turn the adhesive to goo in seconds which you can just easily wipe or scrape off

[@kimbo167]

"Old mate" really did a number on you. You've done really well to get it back to where it is. Well done. The plates are a subtle finish

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I think you should be very proud of yourself Sean for rescuing that old girl I had two previous models and loved the Magna and that one I so wanted I believe that back in the day when that was new it was the best built Australian car out there I won’t say the same for the 380 I thought that was rubbish That car when in the show car stage was supposed to be turbo charged and 4wd 😢 Pity that didn’t happen but the been counters got to it Well done mate I just love it and when you have polished it wow 😍😍

[@TheTorkerman]

Looks more green than black, very 90’s colour 👍🏼👍🏼

[@cantybrad]

Wow what a great job, glad you were able to finish the car and not have to throw in the towel like alot of use would have.

[@liddz434]

Fark me! Mitsubishis really outdid themselves on the design of those magnas! That thing had got such a great shape, highly underrated. Well done mate

[@brantleyfoster021]

It's not it's complete form yet. I hope Sean will do it soon though. But this Ralliart Magna is missing the front lip spoiler. This add's presence & aggression, I mean it looks amazing as it is but it's just not the same without the front lip spoiler🌟

[@MotoringBoxTV]

@@brantleyfoster021 Sorry to disappoint you, but it won't be getting one of those. They make an already low front lip even lower, and for the price I'll need to pay I don't love them that much!

[@brantleyfoster021]

@@MotoringBoxTV But couldn't you do it just for getting nice pic's & video's? Then take it off when you have finished doing that. Be more valuable with it too.

[@jamesforge8107]

The Magna looks absolutely fantastic.

[@whoguy4231]

Def the BEST of the Magna series and the best thing about them is they were designed and made in Australia,

[@kournikovac2625]

I've watched you since you did your 1st video on the AU, and while I love what you've done with your falcons (own one myself!), seeing this fagna finished has to be the most satisfying video to date!! Thank you for preserving and freeing up the funds to make this happen!! It's also great to see someone giving a rats about these cars, they're almost all but gone on the roads and the active community I was once apart of when I owned a TJ is almost pretty much gone too.

[@andeek79]

Looks mint! I used to work at a place that imported JDM cars back in the 90's. The driver's mirror glass needed replacing for DOT compliance because they were convex glass. Soaking the plastic mirror frame in boiling water for a few minutes made life alot easier. Could remove old glass 95% of the time without breaking it. Just a thought for next time!

[@krissteel4074]

As a fellow owner of an even older, much stupider Mitsubishi I appreciate the tenacity of hanging in there to get the job done. It looks fantastic and you should be very proud

[@MartinJones123]

This project has come a long way, with a lot of blood, sweat and tears... Congratulations on getting the Magna to the finish line... You should do a Magna documentary as you did with your AU, BA and VT (if you have the time of course as it will take a long time to film and edit)

[@pearlwhite7150]

Great job mate, I tip my hat to you for hanging in there.

[@Michka1001]

My hats off to you, Sir Shawn! You've really outdone yourself on this old girl, and it really shows. I hope to see it a car show in person one day. P.S. My Pajero needs saving.. 😂🤣 (jokes)

[@BlitzkriegBev]

I've been waiting so long for this video. Big congratulations mate, she's awesome 😎 well done 💯!!!

[@NYC6721]

Great job. The look on your face at the reveal was worth all the hassle.

[@austiwollongongwolf]

I have thoroughly enjoyed the series, even I got emotional for you at the end. It’s great to see a Ford man find the passion for the mighty Mitsubishi Magna. We have all shared your ups and downs, except the costs! Because of your video I think you have bought so many more people on board on preserving something different when it comes to Aussie cars. Hoping you do another series of something Aussie and completely out of the square. That is what made this series so interesting for me anyway. I would love that in my garage, but I only got room for two cars. Can’t wait to see her after buff. Again thanks for the series.

[@change_your_oil_regularly4287]

Definitely not my favorite car but It's great to see any car repaired and preserved. Well done.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

What an enormous relief. You have achieved something very special and it looks fab. Front 3/4 view really shows it off beautifully. 😊 🏆

[@durdre]

As a former TJ Magna Solara owner, I 🫡 you and the amazing finished car. The colour is ❤

[@m.e.zz.e.m6546]

All the hard days have paid off! Congrats!

[@FaiqDunkmies]

That Phantom Liberty OST caught me off guard, awesome transformation.

[@panners125]

For off the gun. She has come up well. I used to own a TP magna back in the day, but this was my favorite body shaped magna. Well done to everyone who has put the work into this car. Cheers

[@commodorenut]

Fantastic work Sean. 🎉 So many people skip the details, and do a “near enough” job - too eager to get a car back on the road. It’s this last 5% detail that takes a car from good to f’n great! It takes incredible patience and perseverance to do what you have done. I applaud your efforts. Hours invested with not much to show for it, but you know, and the viewers know, you’ve done it right. You can’t put a dollar value on the time you spent getting all the tiny details spot-on, because you’d go broke paying someone to do it (and they’d do a crap job). It’s the definition of a labour of love. The result is well worth it. I can’t wait to see it buffed and badged. Good thinking with the rally flaps. I also put double sided tape on my rear plates - a one inch square in each bottom corner, and it keeps the boot lid nice & quiet. Depending on how high the plastic standoffs for the screws are, it sometimes needs a couple of layers to build it out level. The comment noting Velcro is clever, but I don’t take plates off to clean cars, so it’s overkill for me😊

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I usually put a solid rectangle of tape around the edges of the plate (set in about 1cm from the edges) to stop water or dirt going too far in behind it.

[@stevenloynds3691]

I've seen this car fight you all the way well circumstances out of your control.....one thing i 100% respect is that you didn't give up.....I'm not a magna fan I hung around to support because I wanted to see you get this done, and that you did.....awesome mate I bet this car has made you love Fords even more 😂 congrats mate and thanks been an interesting adventure 👍Now the question is has the battle make you love this car or is she going to go.....I will say I've noticed your presenting on video isn't as excited as when your doing your other cars.... I can see you just want it done and dusted.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

It's been tiresome and with a lot of pressure particularly in the final videos... there were a lot of jobs and very little time to do them. Plus filming it at the same time doubles how long it takes! But it's been worth it, it's pretty much line-ball with my XR6T as to how much I like it.

[@MiraSubieGirl]

Theres a P Plater that drives one around Mary Valley in Qld, its yellow and always perfectly clean. I am not in Aus at the moment, but my Subaru club pals keep seeing it and im the only person they know who appreciates and loves these old Mitsubishis! Magnas were really underated :)

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I've heard about that car before, it may have even been the owner in the comments here once before!

[@Andrew.quigley]

I'm not a Mitsubishi fan, but a really great result by yourself and the spray painter. Hope you get heaps of hours behind the wheel.

[@Carcyclechronicles]

Well done on persisting with it Sean, arent ya glad you did! Looks great!! And that feeling you get when you drive it after you get the work done is priceless!!

[@DarrelGarard-ky5vb]

Well done.you persevered,persisted and didn't fall in a heap.the end result is testament to this.looks fantastic.

[@AWOL_ODST]

From a fanatical EVO owner, my hat off to you. Immense amount of blood, sweat and tears going into this ride. This car will remain very unique and Im sure will give you no end in pleasure driving around town... just dont sell it :P

[@martinguybuhler]

Well done Sean,was gutted for you when it all went pear shaped,great that you hung tuff,outstanding effort

[@cherylstollery3444]

I admire how determined you are and finish this big project

[@darwonboyful]

You've done a fantastic job restoring this special little part of our unique Aussie car history. The magna turned out stunning.

[@ms_enj]

Congratulations, Sean. You are the savior of a survivor. 😌

[@Triple-N]

That is one happy Magna. It's like an old abandoned stray dog that's been taken home and cared for.

[@drob3984]

Well done mate I thought after old mate derailed the magna you would give up but you stayed strong and the outcome is great please keep up the great content

[@iancowen171]

Well done Shaun. It looks mint. Be proud of yourself

[@distantblaze561]

Well done dude. You've got to be proud and it's definitely worth it. Rarer than Hen's teeth and it's all yours.

[@scultura44]

Congrats mate. I know the feeling of having your car screwed about by panel shops. So hats off to you for sticking it out and getting the final product you were chasing from the beginning. The results speak for themselves.

[@sonofdat]

After all the highs and lows of this project, you should be very proud and happy. Well done Sean! All the pain was worth it in the long run. Looks awsome. 😊

[@pattersonbowler862]

i love how you take the time to do all of the little nitty gritty things. The Magna has come a long way

[@EAFSQ9]

Mate, please, if @RegularCarReviews does come to Melbourne later this year, you totally should show him your Ralliart Magna. This is superb.

[@hamishfullerton7309]

Great job👍,I agree totally on the Magna manual box ,when I drove one years ago they are a sweet little change ,allowing you to ring that v6 out making some good music and a bit of squirt from a naturally aspirated engine of that era which must feel fun even today

[@RWB1111]

A good tip when using double sided tape - hit it with a heat gun before sticking it down to create a stronger bond

[@michaelrobinson1134]

9.50-11.10... laying down some true words to live by❤. Love your work. Inspirational stuff.

[@seb7610]

Looking forward to seeing the timing belt video. Definitely not an easy job but a good challenge. Great to see the Ralliart looking mint as! Well done Sean.

[@peterriggall8409]

Congrats. Sean. As you say, the hard times make moments like this all the sweeter. I am just about finished doing up a car that has thrown heaps of curled balls but I’m nearly there too. Enjoy it mate.

[@mz22wa]

You’re such a legend Sean. Car looks incredible

[@nickmcmahon3434]

Love it. For me, it doesn’t really matter what the car is, I just love bringing something back to life. You could have done this on a Datsun 200B and I’d be happy. Well done!

[@davepax982]

I'm so happy to see this Ralliart done. They're a great car and it is looking awesome!

[@grafboystef]

I've owned 3 TJ VR-Xs. Maroon, Black and the limited yellow one with the sunroof. Loved that car 🥲

[@pcorf]

I have a maroon TJ Sports (metallic red/burgundy). It has served me well.

[@arondriessen8481]

Awesome job saved another Aussie icon 😊

[@sasquatchfoote8235]

Back from a near death experience and she is looking Beautiful 😍 Well Done 👍🏻

[@UpgradeAddiction]

18:57 was the money shot. I'm so glad you weathered the storm, so to speak, because it turned out great! Magna's have a special place in my heart. I had a 2001 Manual Sport (Poor mans VRX) and it was the best driving manual car I've ever had, still to this date, I definitely agree with your comments about the shift feel and the way it drives. I really hope we see a final montage once all the badges and stickers are on and its buffed up.

[@AusAviation149]

So great to see her back on the road looking better than ever Sean! I work near the old Tonsley Plant, and both go past it on the train each morning & frequently find myself in the Innovation hub as it's called now. Every single time Im standing in the old factory, I think how your Magna once rolled through there all shiny and new

[@Tk-ou9ec]

My CM Chrysler was made there as well! Ah the memories

[@murry001]

Looks awesome, i can't wait to see it after it's detailed next! In 10-20 years you won't really see any of them on the road so to have one preserved is really cool

[@CulturallyLost]

Congrats on the restoration! This is a great series, one of the most honest restorations Ive seen

[@dazzamac70]

Congrats on the build mate, it's true that Hard Work Beats Talent (HWBT)!!!👌

[@bobbavet]

Nice. The pinnacle of the Magna design.

[@Catherozero07]

Congratulations on your overhaul on the Magna! I always had a soft spot for these Ralliart Magnas because of their looks inspired by the Evo and their V6 performance, and they being another bit of Australiana!! You must feel so proud! Enjoy the car 😀

[@Jay-uw2eb]

Massive improvement over it's original condition, well done 😎

[@wildzero7777]

Immensely satisfying to see your efforts and attention to detail here. It's turned out great! 💎

[@claytondickson9094]

Yes mate!! Great job. I have a WK supercharged statesman and in a couple more weeks it too will be completed. Full engine rebuild. This series has got me through mine. Awesome

[@dasbsbih2491]

She looks beautiful mate well done, that paint looks amazing in the sun, you have done a great job on everything, those number plates definitely suit the sable, I might need to make a set of those mudflaps because the dirt and grime looks terrible on the white skirts aha.. give yourself a pat on the back mate really looks marvellous, a prime example of a restored rare classic Aussie build. Also, still keen for a cruise and a few photos soon! 👌😅

[@tysonelder646]

Mate! Great work! I really like that you lean towards these sort of older 'Aussie' cars. I don't think there is another one of these on KZbin. Again, great work. Keep it up!

[@TomBudin]

what a colour choice man, goosebumps

[@scottrandall2751]

Well done looks great, takes me back to the gold old days

[@jamesking566]

It’s looks amazing just need the badges now! Hopefully you can put the badges on that I sent you!

[@bradgriffiths7507]

Car Builders do kits for both the moisture barrier (including mastik) inside the car door and also the underside bonnet sound deadening... it's not 'original' but I think would follow your ethos on this build

[@dennismiller2385]

Way to go! The Magna looks great. Canada here.

[@alexandreb.1101]

Let's f****** go!!!!!!! been here since the au falcon and this makes me so proud of the channel's progress

[@sirris2008]

So glad you didn’t rattle tin this. It’s come out amazing.

[@ChrisC-ht2br]

Mate, your videos are amazing. It’s obvious the work you put into them. I’m more of a Holden & Ford man but you are an inspiration to every home mechanic. Top stuff keeping these older cars alive.

[@RistoffHD]

Self-tapping screws (not tek screws) will hold the front plate pretty well. As for the rear plate, you can screws it on and adhere some thick foam blocks at the bottom behind the plate to absorb the vibrations 😁

[@Robobeast76]

I've watched the transformation of this vehicle over more than 12 months. This has been quite the journey for you and I'm in tremendous admiration of your perseverance. Kudos. P.S. I thought this might have been an April 1st tease so I'm pleasantly surprised that wasn't the case.

[@mackaman1964]

Well done Sean the Magna looks fantastic you should be proud of your work

[@TheRealMrCods]

Bloody good Sean, Happy for you. 💖

[@Tuckermen]

You've taken me back to the highs and lows I've experienced in getting work done on my cars. What you have done with that car is a work of art. Enjoy.

[@AustraBanderaMan]

Sick, that looks dope bro. I have a white 03 GTV-ei and I am at least 2=3 years away from restoring to this standard.

[@simonlyons6866]

Having played around with my Vrx all weekend, I also am getting it ready for paint, so l replaced the front body kit. l now realise how cheaply made they are. There are literally 8 10mm bolts holding the front end on. The body kits held together by about 12 screws and a couple of brackets are holding that to the car. I was surprised it was able to last 20 years, and the wheel arch flares are held on by the dust covers with a couple of clips. After doing my own fabrication and modifications, it's much more secure to drive now.

[@lbonken]

This is amazing to see and how far its come. The driving shots really bring me back to when we had one of these (Red, manual) from new, wish we'd kept it.

[@mickhofman]

this is the best stuff ive found for number plate mounting, solid but can be removed without incident and adapted to a new plate if needed easily.. Scotch Extreme Fasteners Black 2.5cm x 7.6cm Strips RF6731

[@malsmith2012]

I seen what you did there 🤣haven't had RSI in both hands like that since you were a teenager!! Love your content Sean!

[@UserName-bj8sy]

I’m pretty sure you would do pretty good at shows this car is so dang cool!! 💜💜💜

[@brantleyfoster021]

Sean are you going to get a front lip spoiler for the car? Doesn't seem quite the same without it😅

[@g_force3857]

Looks fantastic…. Can’t imagine what they would have sold like if they were RWD, Australians loved the RWD… maybe a AWD conversion in the future ….. Love it and good luck buddy

[@zoomosis]

17:00 If you don't want to use tape you can instead put a few washers under the number plate (through the screws) to stop it rattling.

[@zoomosis]

Well done Sean. What a saga! You should be proud.