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Author: Andy Lilienthal

Winter Wonderland Wanderlust: Holiday Travel in a JDM Mitsubishi

December 6, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Snow covered Mitsubishi Pajero

Like millions of other people, we’re headed home for the holidays in a couple of weeks. However, unlike millions of other people, we’re going to drive a 26 year-old diesel-powered JDM Mitsubishi Pajero 4,000 miles to do so. Hold my eggnog …

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We Just Bought Another Mitsubishi Pajero

December 5, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / 5 Comments
1991 Mitsubishi Pajero

In the immortal words of Britney Spears: “Oops, I did it again.” Yes, we bought a second  short-wheelbase gen II Mitsubishi Pajero. We’re repeat offenders.

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The Mongol Rally Short Film

November 28, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
1971 Morris Minor in the Mongol Rally

You know how we are always saying “Every Vehicle is an Adventure”? Well, here’s proof.

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Crankshaft Chronicles: Matt’s Swapped Suzuki Sidekick Sport

November 1, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / 11 Comments

We all know that one person who seems to be a jack of all trades; a renaissance man (or woman). For me, that man is Matt Verley. From welding to professional drone operator; fireman to mechanic—Matt knows just seems to know a lot about, well, a lot. Another thing Matt knows a lot about: Suzuki…

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Crankshaft Chronicles: Jeff Z’s 1920 Ford Model T

October 11, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Driving a Model T

Crankshaft Culture’s mantra is “Every Vehicle is an Adventure.” But have you ever thought what was the first adventuremobile?  It very well might be the Ford Model T. In the first part of the 20th century, just having a Model T might have been exciting, and I’m guessing most trips (pretty much anywhere) were an…

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Is it Time for a Crossover Racing Series?

October 3, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Ryan Millen's Rally Toyota RAV4

Crossovers are possibly the most popular auto segment out there. Pretty much every single automaker offers one. Often looked at as mundane—the minivan of the 21st century?—crossovers don’t have to be dull. Maybe they need an image boost. Maybe we need to go racing.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is Not an Eclipse, But is a Solid Crossover

October 1, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / 3 Comments
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Crossovers are money makers for car companies these days. Part car, part SUV, these hatchbacks are possibly the hottest segment in the automotive market today, and pretty much all manufacturers sell them. Mitsubishi has offered a crossovers for years including  the Outlander and the compact Outlander Sport (or RVR in Canada). For 2018, Mitsubishi added…

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Crankshaft Culture Clothing Now Available

September 14, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Crankshaft Culture Clothing

Hey you—don’t you think it’s time you treated yourself to a new tri-blend t-shirt, a warm hoodie, or a cool decal? We do, too. We’re excited to announce we’re now offering men’s and women’s tri-blend t-shirts, hoodies, and decals through the Crankshaft Culture Online Store! (There’s also a link to the shop in the upper…

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Crankshaft Chronicles: Phil and the Other Evo – Mitsubishi’s Rare Pajero Evolution

September 7, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / 5 Comments
Phil Hansford and his Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution

Meet Phil, a self-professed Mitsubishi enthusiast (to put it mildly) and owner of an Evo. Not a Lancer Evo, a Pajero Evo. Phil is also an asset to the entire Mitsubishi community. All car cliques should have a Phil. Let me explain.

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What We’ve Learned After a Year With Our Delica, the Space Tractor

August 16, 2018 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Delica Before and After

Amazingly, it’s been a bit more than year with our Delica. It’s amazing the places we’ve gone and the things we’ve seen with the Space Tractor in just over 365 days. It’s been quite the journey, and it’s just begun. We’ve also learned a lot.

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