Tag Archives: isuzu

Classic Japanese Show & Shine, Brisbane, Australia

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Ben Hsu

A couple of months ago our friends in the southern hemisphere held their own gathering of nostalgics. And because everything is topsy-turvy down there, they occupied an entirely different circle in the J-tin Venn diagram. Look at the photo above. … Continue reading →

Posted in datsun, isuzu, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, toyota | Tagged b110, bellet, cedric, cedric 1900, compagno spider, daihatsu, datsun, datsun 1200, isuzu, mazda, nissan, prince motors, prince skyline, rx-2, rx-3, skyline, sunny | 3 Comments

Friday Video: Bollywood Love in Tokyo

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Ben Hsu

The 1966 Indian movie Love in Tokyo contains this toe-tappin’ Bollywood song and dance number that meanders through the streets of 1960s Tokyo. As a result, cameras inadvertently captured the very beginning of the era of Japanese prosperity in which … Continue reading →

Posted in nissan, toyota, Video Games | Tagged bellel, bollywood, cedric, corona, crown, datsun, hillman minx, honda, isuzu, love in tokyo, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, prince, s30, s40, sambar, subaru, toyoace, toyopet, toyota | 5 Comments

Isuzu, Subaru and Daihatsu Label Liquor

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Ben Hsu

The beauty of Kimi Kurasu Machi carrot shochu is that it combines three Japanese crazes — that of regional delicacies, alcohol, and limited edition products — and wraps them all in a label illustrated with nostalgic cars.

Posted in isuzu, japan, subaru | Tagged carrot shochu, daihatsu, daihatsu midget, isuzu, isuzu 117, Kimi Kurasu Machi, kiyose, shochu, subaru, subaru 360, subaru sambar | 6 Comments

JNC Book Club: In Search of the Holden Piazza

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Ben Hsu

In case you’ve missed the epic debate in the JNC Forums regarding the Isuzu Piazza (called the Impulse in the US market), here’s your chance to read all about what could be either one of the greatest (or one of … Continue reading →

Posted in isuzu | Tagged chris warr, holden piazza, in search of the holden piazza, isuzu, isuzu impulse, isuzu piazza, joe kremzer | 5 Comments

Sayonara, Isuzu

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Well, it’s February. That means Isuzu’s passenger car division has quietly exited, stage left, from the US auto market as we reported would happen year ago. The end of an era! Our brief time with Isuzu began in the 70s … Continue reading →

Posted in cm, isuzu | Tagged isuzu, isuzu gemini, isuzu impulse, isuzu trooper, joe isuzu, opel gemini | 8 Comments

Crazy Ken Band’s Isuzu Bellett 1600GT

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Ben Hsu

W-W-W-Welcome baaack to WJNC, bringin’ you the best nostalgic tunes and old school jams! Hope you’re enjoying your Fridaaaay! Put on your dancing shoes and crank up the volume, because coming up next we have back-to-back tracks from the Crazy … Continue reading →

Posted in isuzu, japan, toyota | Tagged 2000 gt-x, bellett, isuzu | 4 Comments