Sunday, December 2, 2012

Day 13 - An Isuzu Geek's Dream Come True

Yes, I know it is weird, off the wall, etc, but I like Isuzus.  Just outside of Tokyo, there is a place called Isuzu-Sports Eagle. It is a car shop specializing in vintage Isuzu cars, and it is probably without a doubt the only place in the world like it.

Red and black Bellett. Just one of many gorgeous cars sitting on the Isuzu-Sports lot.


After a few mix ups on the train, we made it to Hamura Station, which is the closest station to Isuzu-Sports.
Finding an Isuzu passenger vehicle in Japan, is about as hard as it is easy to find Isuzu work trucks of all varieties.
Getting closer.
Love the little Suzukis.
Ready to race Toyota Supra/Celica/Somthing?
The Isuzus popped out as we walked up to the lot of Isuzu-Sports. Another creamy 117.
I like the older 117s with the round lights.
Yikes!!  This Piazza is toast!
Much better in black.
These 90s era Geminis were never very attractive.
Same for these late 80s ones, we call I-Marks here in the States.
This is the car I wanted to bring home.
What's that Datsun doing there?
I think dark green is the best color for the old Belletts.
Freshly restored Bellett.
Orange also works quite well.
Vintage Isuzu logo. I would like some of these stickers.
The shop owner, Koji Okane-san was very nice and invited us in for some coffee. He told us about his "dai-dai" Bellett.
Talking was difficult, as usual, but we muddled through it.
He sent me packing with some posters of his car and a few other goodies. Sadly, I could not take home the NOS Piazza muffler he offered me!
Back to the train.
Totally exhausted, we decided to make it easy and hit Ooze Charm.
Fried squid.
Pizza and pasta.
Red wain.
Toe socks...I think I like them.

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