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.

Your the coolest!

[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 �� 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 �� x 5 �� 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 �� x 6 �� stiff brochure � Page 2 VehiCROSS

Isuzu VX-02 1999 �The World�s First Off-Roadster� 2-sided 6 �� x 6 �� 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/sho...e&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