Is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V a good investment?

The thesis

7,500 units, final year before Evo VI. Improved torque over Evo IV, updated styling, 2.0L 4G63T, AWD, manual. US 25-year eligible since 2023. Lower average pricing (£27k) than Evo VI TME, yet same fundamental rally DNA. Clean, low-mileage examples meet criteria. Market hasn't fully priced rarity versus later, more common Evo VIII/IX/X. Limited special edition appeal weaker than TME, but production scarcity genuine.