As mentioned, 311RS #00 was a 2009 model, which was never sold in the US. Mitsubishi imported an excess of 2008s and as a result, there wasn’t a need to bring in a full lot of 2009 Evos. The handful that did make it in were relegated to the track.

Ryan made the trip to SoCal to disassemble #00 with help from our partner, Evasive Motorsports. The requirements from Mitsubishi were that the car had to “roll”. With that we dug in. Everyone involved with disassembly was torn up. It felt like such a waste to take apart what had become such an important piece of our history.

These wheels were the first components off #00. 311RS Blue was created on these. They started out as bronze Ce28n so they had a texture to them which ended up adding a cool depth to the color.

Part way through the process we came across the original Owner’s Manual for #00. Sure enough, it’s truly a 2009.

We thought it was only send #00 off with some flair (and dignity). We fitted a set of chrome wheels that Evasive had on hand. Of all the things we removed, which included the drivetrain, suspension, braking components, and a few interior bits, we decided to keep the doors on the car so the car could be laid to rest with some “clothes” on.

And here is what we ended up with. Very nearly a 311RS in a box. It’s being shipped back to Minneapolis and the parts are to be used on what will become a tribute to 311RS #00. We’re thinking of calling it 311RS #000. But we shall see. RIP #00, you may be gone but we’ll see to it that you won’t be forgotten.

Ryan setting the air pressure on #00 at the Modified Tuner Shootout in 2011.