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Before we say goodbye to the Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe, which will not see a next generation model, the Japanese auto maker will make a 2012 special edition available through some dealerships.

According to sources at Mitsubishi, 2012's Eclipse Coupe and Eclipse Spyder "will be available in a unique SE Special Edition featuring attention-grabbing exterior features that include special "SE" side decal, black side mirrors and striking 18-in. dark finish alloy wheels. There is also

The Mitsubishi Eclipse was launched more than 20 years ago, to replace the angular Mitsubishi Starion coupe.  Back in 1990, you could find a Mitsubishi Eclipse for everyone's taste and wallet. After that it did not take long for the Eclipse to become Mitsubishi's signature luxury performance sports coupe on this side of the Atlantic.

The Eclipse did sell very well from its first- to its fourth-generation model, launched in 2006. And while

Well, all good things must come to an end. The classic Mitsubishi Eclipse and reliable Mitsubishi Endeavor are at the end of their lives.

As the company is planning several new introductions next year, other models will have to go. The announcement was made last week that production will end for Eclipse coupe, Eclipse Spyder, and Endeavor crossover this August.

Eclipse's demise marks an end to a 21-year history. To commemorate it, Mitsubishi has