The allure of the single cab, short bed pickup truck is based in its inherent simplicity, along with the fact that we don’t get trucks like these anymore from the major manufacturers. Like the old saying goes, you don’t… more»
Isuzu
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Rare 80s Hot Hatch: 1988 Isuzu Impulse
There comes a point in every car enthusiast’s life where you have to draw a line. It’s surprisingly easy to acquire cars once people know you like a certain type of vehicle, and given my odd preference for old… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bargain Overlander: 1988 Isuzu Trooper II
The Isuzu Trooper has long been a favorite truck of mine, to the point that I’ve acquired two out of salvage yards in the past few years and brought them back to life. The Trooper is known for being… more»
Jan 13, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Japanese Alfa: 1971 Isuzu Bellett GTR
For as long as most of us can remember, the BMW 2002 and the Alfa Romeo GTV have been the benchmarks in sports sedan manufacturing. Today, those same models are among the more sought-after vintage European models you can… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare Wedge: 1984 Isuzu Impulse ES
UPDATE 11/22/23 – It’s been a while since we last featured this Izuzu but apparently, it’s still on the market. Find it here on eBay where it’s listed with no reserve! FROM 5/26/23 – As some of you know,… more»
Aug 19, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Turbo Diesel 4X4: 1986 Isuzu Trooper
When it comes to fun times playing off the road, hauling cargo, or just being a reliable driver to get you from Point A to Point B, this 1986 Isuzu Trooper seems like a capable performer in all three… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Owner 1989 Isuzu Trooper II
Isuzu was in the US long before the Trooper hit our shores. The company entered a joint venture agreement with General Motors in 1971 and just about immediately, Isuzu-built Chevy Luv trucks began plying our roads. After a decade… more»
Feb 20, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
1 of 135: 2000 Isuzu VehiCROSS 4×4
Looking somehow tough and cartoon-like at the same time, the Isuzu VehiCROSS is one unusual vehicle. I can’t think of the last time I’ve seen one on the street, which isn’t surprising since they made just over 4,100 of… more»
Aug 21, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Never This Nice: 1986 Isuzu P’up Spacecab
Vintage Japanese trucks have always had a following, and this segment of the hobby remains one of the few corners left where you can buy a vehicle for peanuts and likely make out OK when it comes time to… more»
Jun 22, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap Wheels: 1990 Isuzu Impulse XS
In a busy field of small, imported sport coupes, the Isuzu Impulse was never a major player. But it was a capable little car whose online faults seem to relate to them being noisy but not bad autos. According… more»
Jun 6, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
4×4 Motorhome: 1992 Isuzu Rodeo Camper Conversion
The world of Japanese-market imports is quite colorful, with all kinds of novel vehicles arriving on our shores these days courtesy of any number of specialty vehicle importers. A large percentage of the recent arrivals reflect consumer desires to… more»
May 23, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Track Star: 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
If you’re going to buy a Porsche 944, it really does behoove you to buy the rarest car in the best condition that you can afford. Obviously, every classifieds section is littered with trashed 944s and 924s as these… more»
Apr 29, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Design by Giugiaro: 1978 Isuzu 117 XC
As some of you may know, I’ve become a bit of an Isuzu fan over the years. Specifically, I’ve been drawn to what their best known for, which is the iconic Trooper 4×4. But I also like the brand… more»
Apr 1, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare Hot Hatch: 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS
Hot hatch alert! While the 1980s are chock-full of entry-level classic imports like the Volkswagen GTI and the Honda Civic, we very rarely see the equally-capable entry from Isuzu known as the i-Mark. This was known as the Gemini… more»
Mar 18, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
10 Years on Stands: 1996 Isuzu Trooper
It may seem strange, but trucks like the Isuzu Trooper are becoming mildly collectible. Some of you may recall, I had a 1986 Isuzu Trooper project that was profiled on these pages a few times, but I ended up… more»
Jan 14, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Only 47k Miles! 1979 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4
The seller of this 1979 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4 pickup says that it’s a one-owner vehicle that was owned by an Air Force officer and with just 47,180 miles on the odometer, it looks like he rarely drove it…. more»
