Retro Info : Colt Galant GTO

• The Mitsubishi Galant GTO was launched in 1970 as the two-door hardtop variant of Mitsubishi `s then new Galant sedan, and was known as the Colt Galant GTO.

• Designed by Hiroaki Kamisago, who had previously been sent by Mitsubishi to study at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, it incorporated many stylistic cues from contemporary American Muscle cars like the Mustang, Firebird and Cougar, including a long hood, raised cut-off ductail rear, and rounded quad-headlamps and tail- lamps.

• It was also the first Japanese passenger car to have full side windows and pillarless design.