Tag Archives: trucks

EVENTS: 2012 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 07: Trucks & Vans

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Ben

Thought we were done with our barrage of 2012 JCCS photos? Think again! From mini trucks to land crushers, trucks have been part of the Nihon nostalgic scene for decades. And like their car counterparts, they have just as many … Continue reading →

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Friday Video: Seizure-inducing onslaught of vintage photos is an Isuzu ad, surprisingly

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Ben

Out of all the Japanese automakers we’d vote Isuzu, hands down, as the marque least likely scour the attic for a heritage hyping infodump of family photos in the name of advertising. Sure we’ve seen history-laden campaigns from the likes … Continue reading →

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Subaru celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Sambar

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Ben

It’s not fast, luxurious or particularly sexy, but the Subaru Sambar is a key part of Japan’s automotive history and one of its first kei trucks. If you’ve ever set foot in Japan you’ll know these little breadboxes are everywhere, … Continue reading →

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What a Japanese Redneck Would Drive

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Ben

Whilst browsing The Intarwebs last weekend we came across this feat of fabrication. Why anyone would ute the Triple Diamond’s executive town car is something we, sadly, do not have the answer to. What we do have is a Mitsubishi Debonair … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 16, 2010 by Ben

Suzuki Mario Bros.: Those Koopa Troopas don’t stand a chance when Mario and Luigi are behind the wheel of Suzuki Carry. The kei truck feasts on turtle soup tonight. [Reddit via Jalopnik]

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