Yesterday, Mitsubishi Motors North America announced that the very last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition produced in North America was sold at auction for more than $76,000. The proceed of the sale will benefit two Feeding America organizations, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
"We're thrilled to see the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition US1600 car generate so much interest and command a top price," said Don Swearingen, executive vice president and chief operating officer, MMNA. "It's a fitting and deserving finality to the Evolution nameplate to go out with so much excitement and make an impact that is sure to last a very long time to drive out hunger."
September is National Hunger Action month when Feeding America encourages people to take action to fight hunger in their local communities. Mitsubishi's contribution will help provide 230,000 meals to those in need.
"Feeding America Riverside|San Bernardino is absolutely thrilled with the success of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition US1600 eBay Car Auction," said Bill Carnegie, Chief Executive Officer of Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino. "Thousands of hungry men, women and children will benefit from Mitsubishi's commitment to the people in our community and the funds will help drive out hunger in our local communities this holiday season."
The last #Evo went for $76.4k, benefiting @FeedingAmerica and @SecondHarvestFB https://t.co/KE1sV9Lc6K pic.twitter.com/iF57ZRaMBA
— Mitsubishi USA (@mitsucars) September 15, 2016