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Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT

dbizzle Posted hell of a lot Posts: 9,334	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT dbizzle @dbizzle
	Feb 22, 2010 12:15:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'd never heard of the Isuzu Bellett before last weekend, when one randomly popped up in the second-hand bargain bin in Gran Turismo 4... ...so I did a little investigating to find out what it was all about. Built from 1963-73, you could get one as a 2- or 4-door sedan, an estate called the Bellett Express or a pickup called the Wasp. The Bellet GT was a twin-carbed 2-door coupe launched in '64, apparently the first Japanese car ever to adopt the GT moniker, while the GT-R (as in pics above) was a special racing version of the GT, offered with power brakes, the engine from the 117 coupe and, best of all, a black bonnet. Some more pics...


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jnoiles Part of things Posts: 354	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT jnoiles @jnoiles
	Feb 22, 2010 12:18:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I initially read this as the Isuzu Bellend and I thought 'that's a bit harsh'. I quite like it. The Isuzu that is, not the bell end.


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mercmad Posted a lot Flush Hard,it's a long way to McDonalds. Posts: 1,740	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT mercmad @mercmad
	Feb 22, 2010 12:20:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The Isuzu bellet was common in New Zealand but i am sure the Prince Skyline GT was introduced before the Bellet.
	Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.

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dbizzle Posted hell of a lot Posts: 9,334	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT dbizzle @dbizzle
	Feb 22, 2010 12:24:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 22, 2010 12:20:26 GMT mercmad said: I am sure the Prince Skyline GT was introduced before the Bellet. Prince Skyline GT was launched in mid-'64, so it's a close call...


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scoobypete Part of things Posts: 612	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT scoobypete @scoobypete
	Feb 22, 2010 12:39:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	nniiice...i like it......the wasp pickup sounds interesting too ;D
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dbizzle Posted hell of a lot Posts: 9,334	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT dbizzle @dbizzle
	Feb 22, 2010 12:40:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top



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alolympic South East Posts: 1,809	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT alolympic @alolympic
	Feb 22, 2010 13:20:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for posting! I like them a lot, unusual and seem to lower nicely too!
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dbizzle Posted hell of a lot Posts: 9,334	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT dbizzle @dbizzle
	Feb 22, 2010 13:41:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	They sound pretty awesome too.
	Last Edit: Feb 22, 2010 13:43:40 GMT by dbizzle

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RetroMat Posted a lot Column Shifting! Posts: 3,444	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT RetroMat @retromicra
	Feb 22, 2010 18:23:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	very pretty cars those Belletts, especially that slammed white one


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WillCarter Yorkshire and The Humber Posts: 6,617	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT WillCarter @supersport1987
	Feb 22, 2010 18:51:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Any more info on that 'rally' one Mat?
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Siert Posted a lot Posts: 1,107	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT Siert @86corollaliftback
	Feb 22, 2010 19:00:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This Finnish one with FIA Historic Rally papers has been for sale for a long, long time: www.nettiauto.com/isuzu/bellett/2616688
	1978 Citroën GS 1220 Club Previously: autoslalom 309 and rust bucket CX

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JohnnySomersett Posted hell of a lot AKA The Beastmaster Posts: 6,401	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT JohnnySomersett @johnnysomersett
	Feb 22, 2010 19:02:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love these things... sadly, the chances of finding & owning one are so slim Ive decided its best not to torture myself
	Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350

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RetroMat Posted a lot Column Shifting! Posts: 3,444	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT RetroMat @retromicra
	Feb 22, 2010 20:20:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 22, 2010 18:51:29 GMT WillCarter said: Any more info on that 'rally' one Mat? no sorry, other than it was in My Pictures; isuzu file! www.isuzuownersclub.com/en/?fid=2


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luckygti Posted a lot I need to try harder! Posts: 4,912	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT luckygti @luckygti
	Feb 22, 2010 20:28:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well, I really rather like that. Looks like a really nice shape, right wheel drive, could definitely go for one of those
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nigelbickle Posted a lot Posts: 1,552	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT nigelbickle @nigelbickle
	Feb 23, 2010 10:01:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	There's at least one in the UK.... Here's mine, being collected from Southampton docks last year!
	Last Edit: Feb 23, 2010 10:06:40 GMT by Oldbus

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dbizzle Posted hell of a lot Posts: 9,334	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT dbizzle @dbizzle
	Feb 23, 2010 10:07:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cool! How's she looking now?


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nigelbickle Posted a lot Posts: 1,552	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT nigelbickle @nigelbickle
	Feb 23, 2010 10:08:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ooopss sorry!


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Oldbus Posted hell of a lot If it won´t go force it.......if it breaks, it needed fixing anyway! Posts: 6,352	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT Oldbus @oldbus64
	Feb 23, 2010 10:08:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi Nige, just fixed that pic for you. Nice one, must have a nose around your barn next time i´m local


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nigelbickle Posted a lot Posts: 1,552	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT nigelbickle @nigelbickle
	Feb 23, 2010 10:10:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	'Bout the same. Sorted the brakes,myriad running issues, completed half thewelding.One corner still to do. Of all the cars I've imported from the southern hemisphere-this is the only rusty one-too date. Luck of thedrawer-I guess.


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sunbeammadd Part of things Posts: 141	Isuzu Bellett - Japan's first GT sunbeammadd @sunbeammadd
	Feb 23, 2010 10:20:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Isuzu was partnered with Rootes in the 60s. The Bellett's engine was heavily based on the Minx's. I'd love to get hold of one of the rare DOHC Bellett motors and put it in my Sunbeam Alpine.
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