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This original vintage Ralliart Mitsubishi Motors jacket is a definitive artifact from Japan’s factory-backed motorsport culture. Produced during the era when Mitsubishi was asserting global dominance through rally competition, this jacket embodies the functional, no-nonsense aesthetic of professional racing teams rather than consumer merchandise. Executed in a striking black and red colorway synonymous with Ralliart’s visual identity, the jacket reflects a period when motorsport apparel prioritized performance association, durability, and brand authority. The cropped racing silhouette and structured proportions reinforce its purpose-driven design language, distinct from later lifestyle reinterpretations. Unlike mass-market motorsport jackets, authentic Ralliart pieces from this era were produced in limited quantities for team use, events, or controlled distribution. Surviving examples in clean condition have become increasingly scarce, positioning this jacket firmly within archive-grade JDM motorsport territory. HISTORY & RELATED INFLUENCE Ralliart served as Mitsubishi’s official motorsport division, responsible for the brand’s success in World Rally Championship competition and the global reputation of platforms like the Lancer Evolution. Apparel bearing Ralliart branding represents direct proximity to factory racing operations rather than fan-oriented merchandise. In contemporary archive fashion, vintage Ralliart jackets are increasingly recognized alongside NISMO and STI as essential references in JDM motorsport history. Their sharp color blocking and technical silhouettes align strongly with modern archive and utilitarian styling trends. DETAILS • ERA: Late 1990s – Early 2000s • Ralliart Mitsubishi Motors racing jacket • Black and red factory motorsport colorway • Zip-front construction • Structured racing silhouette • Authentic Ralliart branding • Japanese motorsport heritage piece SIZE & MEASUREMENTS (measured flat) • Tag size: Large • Chest: 24 inches • Length (shoulder to hem): 25 inches • Shoulder: 21.5 inches • Sleeve length: 23 inches • Hem: 15 inches CONDITION Very good vintage condition. Fabric remains strong with no major damage. Color saturation is intact, with light age-appropriate wear consistent with authentic motorsport apparel preservation. SHIPPING Worldwide tracked shipping available. Item will be packed carefully to preserve structure and surface integrity during transit. Why buy from WAROENGKARTINI45_? WAROENGKARTINI45_ operates as an institutional-grade archive seller, specializing in culturally significant motorsport and subculture garments. Every item is contextualized and positioned for long-term archival value. AUTHENTICITY NOTE This is an original vintage Ralliart Mitsubishi Motors jacket. Not a reprint. Not a reproduction. Not a modern remake. • Vintage JDM motorsport collectors • Mitsubishi / Lancer Evolution historians • Archive fashion enthusiasts • High-end buyers in Tokyo, Osaka, London, NYC • Long-term value-oriented collectors • Factory motorsport lineage (Ralliart division) • Correct era colorway and silhouette • Increasing scarcity of authentic Ralliart apparel • Strong crossover appeal between motorsport and archive fashion • Positioned intentionally to filter non-serious buyers
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