1996 Mitsubishi Minicab
1991–1999 · U41/U42
MITSUBISHI · 1991–1999
U41/U42
Mitsubishi redesigned the Minicab series in 1991 with a larger cab and revised chassis. Truck and van specifications must be kept separate.
These dates describe this guide’s coverage. Changeover years may show two bodies; 2001 is the library cutoff, not necessarily the model’s final year.
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You’re viewing 1996 within the 1991–1999 version. A calendar year does not automatically mean a new version. Check the production month and chassis plate.
Engine
Verify the engine code and specification on the truck’s documents.
Drive & transmission
U41/U42 truck-family reference. The manufacturer’s general series history includes van equipment, so it is not a complete truck transmission table.
Identification
U41/U42
Match the complete chassis code to the truck’s documents. Related bodies and reference photographs do not confirm a factory grade.
Factory grades & equipment
Factory grades describe equipment. Auction grades describe condition; they are different.
| Grade / specification | What is documented |
|---|---|
| Truck grade not yet independently verified | The manufacturer history establishes the redesign, but does not establish a full truck grade table. We will identify the actual grade from period documentation when sourcing a vehicle. |
Version changes & milestones
- 1991: full redesign, with a longer truck cab and front disc brakes.
- The reference shows an early round-headlamp truck; later fronts differ.
Rarity & value
Reliable production counts and comparable completed-sale evidence have not been verified sufficiently to rank this version’s grades. We do not label a grade “rarest” or “most valuable” without that evidence.
Compare documented specification, structural condition, maintenance and the complete quoted cost. Original trim level alone does not establish resale value.
Evidence reviewed: 19 September 2026.Before choosing this truck
- Confirm production details, frame plate and original documents.
- Ask for cab-floor and underbody photographs, known defects and repair history.
- Verify engine, drivetrain, steering and air conditioning on the actual vehicle.
- Check replacement-parts availability and wheel fitment for the exact chassis.
- Discuss your destination, intended use and preparation requirements before ordering.
Sources & period documentation
Mitsubishi manufacturer model history ↗
Sources may be in Japanese. Historical guides are educational; they do not certify a particular vehicle or claim that every special edition has been documented.
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