The Delica has been Mitsubishi’s signature adven- ture van for decades. Whether exploring the Oregon Outback, or the B.C. back country, it’s a popular plat- form worldwide. There have been multiple iterations over the years, but the model started to get worldwide attention in the mid-1980s. Popular with adventure seekers and campers worldwide, the Delica pairs a capable 4WD system and chassis and various engine choices to a versatile van body allowing its occupants to travel, camp, and even sleep in comfort wherever the road
(or lack thereof) takes them. While never officially sold in North America, these vans can be imported into Canada so long as they’re at least 15 years old. My wife, Mercedes and I have owned two of these adventuremobiles over the past six years including our current 1994 Delica Space Gear (L400) we call the Travel Tractor. The tractor name arose due to the diesel engine’s tractor-like sound. Our vans were ori- ginally sold on the Japanese domestic market (JDM) and are right-hand drive, which does take some get- ting used on North America’s roads.
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