By Liam Graham
Lancer Evolution 7 Debut Series World Rally Championship Produced 2005 - Present Designer Unknown Number B9606DescriptionLaunched in 2005 by Hot Wheels, the Lancer Evolution 7 is a direct representation of Mitsubishi's Seventh generation Lancer Evolution model. Originally only intended for sale in Japan, enthusiast demand in Europe brought the Lancer out of its JDM shell and through a firm called RalliArt introduced into Europe, but not North America. This casting was originally introduced with a plastic body and separate wing. The base of the casting reads Mitsubishi Evo 7; later versions read Mitsubishi Evo. VersionsThe Lancer Evolution 7 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:2008 cardFrom the back of the 2008 card:Born: 2004Birthplace: Minato-ku, Tokyo, JapanDesigner: MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATIONSpecialty: Decked out with a rear wing, roll cage, and traction control, this turbocharged rally car was made to start an Evo-lution.
