About 16,000 Isuzu Bellett sedans are believed to have been exported from Japan to Australia, plus about 290 Bellett GT coupes in the period from 1964 to 1970. The majority of cars were imported by 1968. As far as I know, none of the station wagon variants or diesel cars were imported nor the 2 door sedan called the 1600 Sport or the DOHC GTR coupe. A few 1800cc SOHC coupes have been seen. Accounting for damaged cars, there are probably less than 100 or so complete GT's left in Australia.

I have been a follower of these vehicles from 1966 when I first saw them and then from about 1979, when I actually got to own my first Bellett, a 1965 sedan, which I rebuilt.  Since then, I have owned six or so,  including sedans and 3 GT coupes. I recently sold my last GT, which I restored in about 1992.

I have been a member of the Bellett Car Club of Victoria (inc) since about 1980. I was the Treasurer of the club up until early 2012.

My Belletts  My last Isuzu Bellett GT, previous Belletts etc

UPDATE July 2012:- After being without a Bellett since 2005, the 'urge' (disease?) has returned.

I am currently in the middle of getting a 2 Door "SPORT" sedan from Japan. After a long search and many dissapointments, I found a nice (in pictures) 1972 Sport model sedan. It will be the only such model in Australia. The car was purchased in Japan in June and arrived in Australia in October 2012. The deal also included a quantity of spare parts. The car was not running but that was quickly quickly sorted out. (distributor problem)

CLICK HERE TO SEE IT !

 


 

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This page was last updated on October 25, 2012

 

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The Isuzu Web   A  huge site dedicated to lovers of all types of Isuzu cars. Well worth a visit.
Isuzu Car Club  A site from the Sydney based Isuzu club   (link updated 5th Dec 2009)
Alan's Bellel and Bellett pages.    

Peter's 1800cc SOHC powered 1966 Bellett race car.

Brett's Bellett race car (both at Sandown track 2nd Nov 99)

Peter rolled it over at Phillip Island race track.  March. 2000 New shell required and lots of work.

Currently retired from Racing.

New engine,  June 2000

This car is still under development and racing

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Kame's Bellett GTR in Japan

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Russell's 1971 Isuzu Bellett GT undergoing restoration. One of only three known GT's in the USA

Russel says work is on hold for a while.

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Dicks Bellett 1600 Sport in Holland
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Belletts at car show in Holland
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1800 Bellett GT in Holland 

Doug's 1965 Bellett Sedan in California  

Peters 1965 Bellett is now GTR (1600 DOHC) powered 

Australia

ex Bellett GTR DOHC engine is now in a sedan, with twin Weber carbs and other goodies.

Australia

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Bought by a Club member, a 1 owner (89 yo lady) low mileage (80,000mile) 66 sedan. Cost, $450
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From Darwin, Neil's '66 sedan, almost finished, only interior to go. Looks fantastic, has "XTINCT" number plates!
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Feb 17, 2000

Neil has been busy.  New wheels from a Nissan Turbo.......

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and a new white interior.

Nice one, Neil!

New (more power!) motor is next.

 

 

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