Motorweek VX Test Drive

[johnnyapollo]

Does anyone on the board have a copy of the Motorweek episode with the VX test drive? It was episode # 1823 (Feb 1999 ). I'm looking for a copy for my records

Show #1823 originally aired 2/13/99
R/T: Isuzu VehiCross
R/T: Volvo S80
Goss: Superchargers Part II
HR: Bondurant Go-Carts
LT: Mazda Miata


-- Best, John

[Cyrk]

I would love a copy of that too if anyone has it...

On a side note I got a bunch of magazine back issues (Autoweek, Car and Driver, Road & Track) with articles of the VX for my VX obsession collection.

Fast Shipping too:
http://www.coltranet.com/index.html

I will scan them if anyone is interested in seeing them.

-Dave

[johnnyapollo]

Hey Dave,

I've got a list of about 20 mags from my collection. I can post them if you'd like.


-- John

[valenki]

you should definately post them, that would be cool!!!

[AlaskaVX]

Is that the video where they drive it through the little mudpit and whatnot? If it is I saw that when I was 17 and told my buddy that I will own one of those someday! And now the dream is fulfilled! If you find that video I really, really, want one!

[Heraclid]

I definitely want one of the videos too if any turn up. :-)

[Heraclid]

I think I can get these for us - I'll let you all know once I have something more definite. I'm waiting to have their availability confirmed.

[johnnyapollo]

Here's what I have so far:

4X4 Australia June 1999 (no.185) – Page 41, “Very Quick VehiCROSS –Testing of the Pocket Rocket VehiCross”

Autocar (UK) November 3, 1993 – Page 10, Pics from the Tokyo Motor Show

Automobile February 1994 – Page 30, Tokyo Motor Show in the Up-Front segment, small pic and blurb on the VX

Autoweek June 1, 1998

Autoweek November 16, 1998

Autoweek October 18, 1999

Car Magazine (UK) December 1993 – Page 104 “Cross-country Runner” 4-page article on the prototype with interviews and color images

Car and Driver January 1994 – Page 102, 20th Tokyo Motor Show, nice pic plus discussion

Car and Driver July 1997 – Page 29, 1 page "Up Front" article about the JMD VehiCROSS

Car and Driver April 1999 – Page 79, 6 Page Isuzu “This is not a Car” ad also Page 102 4-page Isuzu VehiCROSS – The ultimate expression of off-road rage, Full article with pics.

Car and Driver 1999 New Car Guide – Page 34 w/photo, page 191 w/photo

Car and Driver 2000 New Car Guide – Page 181 w/photo

Car and Driver 2001 New Car Guide – Page 173 w/photo

Motor Trend February 1999 – Page 80, First Drive Isuzu Vehicross, Full 4 page article with pics.

Road and Track March 1999 – Page 85 “1999 Isuzu VehiCross – An adventure in Baja with Isuzu’s sporty SUV”

Sport Utility Vehicle January 1999 – Cover story “Future Vision”

Truck Trend August 1999 – Cover Story, Page 24, 4 Page Isuzu “Isuzu’s Off-Roadster” Full article with pics on the VX-02

“Hot Cars” by International Masters Publishers, Group 6 Number 19. 4-page 3-hole punched “Isuzu Vehi-CROSS.. sports off-roader”


I'll have pics of all these as scans up on my website soon.

-- John

[AlaskaVX]

Originally posted by Heraclid
I think I can get these for us - I'll let you all know once I have something more definite. I'm waiting to have their availability confirmed.
:clap: :thumbup: Your the coolest! :dance: :clap:

[Heraclid]

Wow, John - impressive collection!

[johnnyapollo]

Here's more stuff to look for:

Isuzu Publications:

VehiCROSS Accessories 1997 4 Panel brochure 22.5 mm x 28 mm folded; Japanese Market ©1997 #03-3763-6481

175 Limited Edition VehiCROSS 6 Panel brochure 22.5 mm x 28 mm folded; Japanese Market ©1999 #03-5471-1188

Isuzu 1998 “Cars, Prepare for Extinction – Introducing Isuzu VehiCROSS” Die-cut 13” x 6 ½” Appears to be a pre-production brochure.

Isuzu News Bureau Press Kit (1998 – 6 Color slides for the 1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS) – Includes Features Overview and 7 Press Releases (laser photocopies stapled with the Isuzu stationary letterhead). 2 B&W Isuzu VehiCROSS glossy photos in glassine envelope. Kit “Press Information” Pocketed Cardboard box (full color graphics)

Isuzu “Your Sports Mind” Poster Set 1998 12 Full-color posters on high-quality paper (plus one glassine introduction sheet and Japanese-text sheet), packaged in a 28.5 mm x 37 mm stiff-paper folder

Isuzu “Your Sports Mind” Postcard Set 1998 8 Full-color plus 8 B&W postcards) on high-quality paper (plus one glassine introduction sheet and Japanese-text sheet), packaged in a 11.5 mm x 16 mm stiff-paper box

Isuzu News Bureau Press Kit (Chicago Auto Show) 1999 – 15 B&W glossy photos for the 1999 line-up. 3 for the 1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS – in glassine envelope. Kit “Press Information” 3-color folder

Isuzu 1999 “The Future of Sport Utility Vehicles is Now… VehiCROSS” 8 ½” x 5 ½” stiff fold-over card. Invitation to VehiCROSS unveiling.

Isuzu 6-Page reprint of Sport Utility Vehicle January 1999 – Cover story “Future Vision” has “Landing Spring 1999!” as the back cover. (2 copies)

Isuzu “Life is Too Big for Cars” 1999 (©1998 AIMI-MKT-099-1-525M-CRT) 10 panel 6 ¾” x 6 ¾” stiff brochure – Page 2 VehiCROSS

Isuzu VX-02 1999 “The World’s First Off-Roadster” 2-sided 6 ¾” x 6 ¾” stiff card (accompanied brochure above)

Bell’s Isuzu SUV World 1999 March Vol. 3 “My Modify” 4-page article on Black VX; also, “Special Impression I VehiCROSS” 3 pages, mixed with “Special Impression 2 WIZARD test drives.

Isuzu 2000 “Cross Over Into the Future” VehiCROSS (©1999) 8-panel foldout with internal poster AIMI-MKT-000-1-75M-LTX

Isuzu 2000 “Go Farther” (©1999) 42 Page booklet Pages 11-18 AIMI-MKT-000-800M-GAC

Bell’s Isuzu SUV World 2000 January Vol 8 ‘Ride on the SUV No 7” 4 page concept SUV article with pic of VX02

Isuzu 2001 “100 Reasons” (©2000) 48 Page booklet Pages 6-13 AIMI-MKT-901-1-500M-DSN

-- John

[johnnyapollo]

And if I'm not boring you too much...

ISUZU Manuals:

Isuzu Vehicross Parts Manual – 3-Ring binder version in Red Cardboard wraps.

Isuzu 1999 VehiCROSS Owner’s Manual packet VX099-GBX-L01

Isuzu 1999 SUV Owner’s Manual Reference Book – reprints all the owner’s manuals in a 8.5 x 11 format, perfect bound AIM99-0MR-L01

Isuzu VehiCROSS 1999 Accessories 6-panel brochure

Isuzu 1999 VehiCROSS (VX) Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 203 Pages Copyright 1999 American Isuzu Motors Inc. VX099-ETM-L01

Isuzu 2000 VehiCROSS Owner’s Manual packet VX000-GBX-L01

Isuzu Introduction to 2000 Vehicles – Spiral-bound. Introduction, New model enhancements, diagrams. ST-INT-100-LV

Isuzu VehiCROSS 2000 Accessories 6-panel brochure

Isuzu 2001 VehiCROSS Owner’s Manual packet VX001-GBX-L01

Isuzu VehiCROSS 2001 Accessories 6-panel brochure

Isuzu 2002 SUV Owner’s Manual Reference Book – reprints all the owner’s manuals in a 8.5 x 11 format, perfect bound (includes VehiCROSS for some reason) AIM01-0MR-L01

-- John

[johnnyapollo]

And finally in the Video category:

ISUZU Video:

Isuzu Service Training: SUV Isuzu In-Dealer Technical Communication System (ITCS) Technician Self-Study Module – ST01-S14V-ITCS Comes with 1 videotape and letter in a clamshell binder February 16th 2001

Isuzu Service Training: SUV Isuzu In-Dealer Accessory Installation Video Kit (MT1) Technician Self-Study Module – ST01-S13K-ACCES Comes with 2 videotapes and letter in a clamshell binder February 26th, 2001

Isuzu Service Training: SUV Isuzu In-Dealer Chassis & Suspension (CS1) Technician Self-Study Module – ST01-S06K-CS1 Comes with 2 videotapes, letter and manual in a clamshell binder. April 16th 2001

Isuzu Service Training: SUV Isuzu In-Dealer Manual Drivetrain (MT1) Technician Self-Study Module – ST01-S05K-MT1 Comes with 2 videotapes, letter and manual in a clamshell binder (TOD and Differential). May 1st 2001

Isuzu Service Training: SUV Isuzu In-Dealer Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS1) Technician Self-Study Module – ST01-S09K-ABS1 Comes with 1 videotape, letter and manual in a clamshell binder June 16th 2001

Isuzu Service Training: SUV Isuzu In-Dealer Basic Electrical Computer Based Training (EL1) Technician Self-Study Module – ST01-S04K-EL1 Comes with 1 CD and letter in a clamshell binder June 30th 2001

Isuzu Service Training: SUV Isuzu In-Dealer Automatic Transmission 4L30-E (AT1) Technician Self-Study Module – ST01-S05K-AT1 Comes with 1 videotape, letter and manual in a clamshell binder June 16th 2001

InSights: Isuzu’s Video Training Library – “Art & Science: 1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS” April 1999

InSights: Isuzu’s Video Training Library – “Momentum for the New Millennium: What’s New for 2000” December 1999

-- That's it for the regular collectible stuff. Still have toys to list but haven't had time. In case you haven't figured it out, I've been preparing a VX homage site. Most of the content is done, working on scans and pics now. Hope to get it up soon.

-- John

[Heraclid]

There is also this:

"Hot Cars" Hot Haulers Group 6, #19, Japan 1997-present - Isuzu VehiCross from Int'l Masters Publishers AB
CA P 9601 12 027 Pkt. 27

It is a 3-hole punched single fold card, approx. 8"x9", folds out to approx. 16". It has pics and specs for the 1998 VehiCross JDM. Pretty nice (thanks Joe!)

There were I think 10 VX's in the US at the time, and the US model was still being tweaked, so apparently there were, for example, no interior shots in the Reebok/VehiCross IronMan kits which were part of a direct-mail campaign that kicked off just as the US VehiCross was completed. This generated 500 sales commitments to buyers who had not even seen a VehiCross yet, and NONE of them changed their minds upon delivery. The die-cut brochure is more complete as the US model was finalized by then.

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1974&perpage=15&highlight=brochure&pagenumber=2

Scroll down to my "Check this out" post.

[johnnyapollo]

Hey David,

I actually list that thing in my first post (the “Hot Cars” by International Masters Publishers, Group 6 Number 19. 4-page 3-hole punched “Isuzu Vehi-CROSS.. sports off-roader” ). There were a bunch offered by someone on eBay last year for about $5 or so.

I know about the Reebok/Ironman/Isuzu promotion and the pre-production promotion - just don't have the guts of each so I didn't list it. It's cool - wish we could get some examples.

-- John

[AnalogVX]

And I thought I loved my VX! :D

[Heraclid]

Sorry John, my mistake. And hey, maybe you can get some of those "guts". What parts are you looking for? Sounds like you have one but it is incomplete. (?)

[totallto]

yeah,yeah I want some of that action too!
how can I get a look at some of that stuff?
I sure would llike to get some of that PR stuff.

Thanks

[totallto]

Yeah, Yeah, Can I get to look at some of that PR stuff too!
thanks

aj:thumbup:

[johnnyapollo]

All I've got is the brochure itself for the pre-release promo (this was the round-ended brochure developed by The Designory). Seems they sent out 1800 in the promotion with 500 responses that actually pre-ordered. The company printed an additional 15000 for distribution to Isuzu dealers, so this is indeed the rarest of the US brochures.

The promotion also included a vellum letter and envelope which I don't have. The reward for pre-ordering was the print mentioned previously (I don't have that either).

Some of this stuff is hard to run down. Here's an image:

http://wildtoys.com/vehicross/images/vxPromoGuts.jpg

-- John

[Heraclid]

Yep, all I've got is the brochure itself, not the whole set.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Which of those mags have a VX on the cover, like this?


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/149mtcover-med.jpg

[johnnyapollo]

Only the Sport Utility Vehicle January 1999, and then the Truck Trend August 1999 (has the VX02 on the cover) . That pic you posted must be Motor Trend from May 99? I've been looking for that one.

-- Best, John

[Moncha]

Cool Sarge!! I have that one too and a couple of others but for the life of me, I can't remember where.. Damn West Nile has my brains all scrambled:(

[Anita]

At the first Los Angeles IsuzuAmerica Meet we were given the poster and the postcard set, including a Blk/w Poster of the VX's scematics. I need to check but I might have some more sets somewhere in this VX warehouse of a home.


Isuzu “Your Sports Mind” Postcard Set 1998 8 Full-color plus 8 B&W postcards) on high-quality paper (plus one glassine introduction sheet and Japanese-text sheet), packaged in a 11.5 Isuzu mm x 16 mm stiff-paper box

“Your Sports Mind” Poster Set 1998 12 Full-color posters on high-quality paper (plus one glassine introduction sheet and Japanese-text sheet), packaged in a 28.5 mm x 37 mm stiff-paper folder

[johnnyapollo]

Hey Anita,

I'd love to get a poster if you have an extra. Scott, when you have time to add to the list, it would be appreciated (be helpful in my search and research). I'm always looking for VX related materials for the archive.

-- Best, John

[Joe_Black]

Anita, if you could figure out how to get a good .TIF scan of that poster (or anything else unique for that matter) I know a place to get them reproduced. Hint hint... ;Do;

[Cyrk]

Anita, I would love a poster if you find any more.
Thanks,
-Dave

[Anita]

There is also an Isuzu service newletter that has a picture on the front that is from the VX run in Moab a couple of years ago. It shows Scott's (WSG) Proton in the foreground.

I'll do a little searching for the poster sets and postcards. I think the best thing is if anyone is interested and should I find them, go ahead and PM me. I can keep track better from there.

[Cyrk]

If anyone is looking for the Hot Cars Folder - Isuzu VEHI-CROSS
Starting bid: US $4.99

http://i20.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/b8/76/01_1.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6755&item=2435933850

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Yes, that is the may '99 issue.

[johnnyapollo]

Thanks sarge! Located a copy!

If you're into collecting VX materials, this is one of the best articles I've ever found on the original VX concept:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3555490349&category=2241

-- John

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Thanks John,

I've been looking for that one too. I can foresee that our paths will be crossing regularly. I guess that a little friendly competition can't hurt. The value/price of anything is only as much as someone is willing to pay for it. :)

[MZ-N10]

is there a vx poster somewhere?
________
WEB SHOWS (http://livesexwebshows.com/)

[Heraclid]

For everyone's reference, here's where you may be able to order the MotorWeek vids...

http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/orderform.html

I couldn't find a link from their site but this page turned up in a random search. I've tried to contact them but no reply yet.

[Simon Templar]

Hmmmm......

Somebody PLEASE put me in the queue for a poster!!!!


....sT