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(first posted 3/18/2015) The Trooper II has earned some serious respect and admiration, the hard way. It was among the very first, perhaps the very first of the “compact” SUVs …
Curbside Classic: 1986 Isuzu Trooper II – An Unfulfilled Desire Read MoreThe 1973 GM T-Car was a genuine world car, sold on 5 continents under the Opel, Vauxhall, Isuzu and Holden brands, among others. But while it wasn’t the last “world …
Curbside Classic: 1985-87 Holden RB Gemini/1985-89 Chevrolet Spectrum/Isuzu I-Mark – The Stars Didn’t Align Read MoreWhat is the deal with Japanese motorists and idling? It’s like a national pastime here. I’ve seen it time and again. Sometimes, folks even recline their seat and take a …
Curbside Classic: 1984 Isuzu Piazza – An Unmoving Encounter Read MoreSorry, Hemi ‘Cuda fans, but this is one of my most prized CC finds. As you know all too well by now, CC is about documenting the cars that were …
Curbside Classic: 1982 Isuzu I-Mark Diesel – Still Clattering Away Read MoreIt is said that blood cannot be squeezed out of a stone and old dogs can’t learn new tricks. But can I wring another post out of the Isuzu 117 …
Curbside Classic: 1980 Isuzu 117 Coupé XE – Square In The Eye Read MoreWhat is the deal with Japanese motorists and idling? It’s like a national pastime here. I’ve seen it time and again. Sometimes, folks even recline their seat and take a …
Curbside Classic: 1984 Isuzu Piazza – An Unmoving Encounter Read MoreWell, now that this brief French interlude is over and done with and that Japan is closing its borders, looks like it’s back to our regular JDM finds for the …
Curbside Classic: 1975 Isuzu 117 XC Coupé (Series 2) – Quite XC-Looking, For An Isuzu Read MoreNot all cars achieve greatness. Of those that do, some are born great, but others only achieve it near the end of their production span. The 1963-73 Isuzu Bellett is …
Curbside Classic: 1972 Isuzu Bellett 1600 GTR – The Best For Last Read MoreCC hunting at night is not usually very successful. This exceptional Isuzu Bellett coupé is the exception that proved the rule. Well, what it really is, is it shows that …
Curbside Classic: 1971 Isuzu Bellett 1800 GT – Not Undercover Of The Night Read MoreThere are only so many ways to skin a cat, they say. Well, having zero experience or opinion on the flaying of felines, I really couldn’t comment. But what if …
Museum Classic: 1971 Isuzu 117 Coupé – Hang In There Read More