Classic car becomes a PHEV

Mitsubishi is putting a modern spin on its Model A car to celebrate its centenary.

It has partnered with California-based West Coast Customs to recreate the vehicle on the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) platform.

“We’re proud to be a 100-year-old brand with a rich heritage in the automotive landscape,” says Francine Harsini, senior director, marketing at Mitsubishi Motors North America.

“The Mitsubishi Model A is the vehicle that paved the way for many other unique and exciting models over the years.”

It will feature all the distinctive aspects of the 1917 vehicle, but will have all the latest in automotive technology, she says.