Category: Commerical time (Page 11 of 15)

Commerical time: Lancer fights on in China

November 16, 2010 / banpei / 3 Comments

I always liked the looks of the seventh generation Lancer, especially when it became available in that awesome EVO package. I really have fond memories of seeing a EVO V up close during a smoke break in 2001 when one of the (shady) business partners of one of my former employers parked it right next to me. I can still remember that awesome sound, those awesome looks and that awesome smell of burnt oil! :)

Anyways, I’m drifting off a bit too much… The Chinese car manufacturer Soueast is building the seventh generation of the Lancer in license. In other words, you can still buy them!

There is also a sports edition with a restyled nose. Let’s hope the Chinese are sane enough to offer the EVO versions as well! :)

Commerical time: Toyota Tarago, a real winner!

November 9, 2010 / banpei / 0 Comments

Back in 1987 when I visited my uncle in Australia he moved us around the Brisbane area in his Toyota Tarago before my parents rented a Holden Commodore VK. I thought the Tarago was much cooler to drive around than the Commodore: it had more room, better view, turnaround seats and most importantly aircon!

So I kind of liked this Australian Tarago commercial:

Funny thing is that according to this ad the bumpers passed the US safety regulations. Apparently the Australians really liked that big fat lip under the face of the Tarago. Personally I preferred the JDM/EU face with Carina-like headlights and plastic bumpers:

EUDM Toyota Van (MasterAce/Tarago)
When I spotted a Toyota Van for sale earlier this year I was very tempted. I could constrain myself and someone else walked away with it. I met the lucky owner on the Japan Classic Sunday this summer and he takes really good care of the van!

And here is another Australian ad:

Is it a bullet? Is it a train? No! It is Tarago!

Commerical time: Toyota Corona 2000GT DOHC

October 30, 2010 / banpei / 0 Comments

I wonder what would rock more, a Toyota Corona RT132 or a Toyota Carina RA45? In this commercial the Toyota Corona 2000GT is looking just as great as the Carina!

No wonder they merged them together in the next generation!

Direct link to video: 1979 TOYOTA CORONA Ad

Commerical time: 1977 Isuzu Gemini

October 18, 2010 / banpei / 1 Comment

We all know the first generation Isuzu Gemini was based upon the Opel Kadett C (third generation), but what I didn’t know was that Isuzu actually upgraded its specs to Japanese standard:

Yes, that’s a Kadett C with not only headlight washers but actually double headlight washers! Now that’s something you can misuse to squirt on girls! :D

Isuzu also prolonged the Gemini beyond the FWD Kadett D by giving it a mild facelift. To prove they did a great job on that they launched this comparison commercial:

Now if it also could also fly as good as the Space Shuttle it would be even better than the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am. :P

Commerical time: Hakosuka commuter

September 30, 2010 / banpei / 1 Comment

Fourty two years ago there was a businessman returning home from his work in his new shiney Nissan Skyline GC10. Judging from the short nose it is almost certainly powered by the G-15:

It is also funny to see the comparison with the Japanese Grand Prix winning Nissan R381 #20. That would certainly be a good reason to wear those leather gloves during daily commute. ;)

Commerical time: Celica my love

September 18, 2010 / banpei / 0 Comments

I’m not a fan of the TA22 (I’d rather have the TA28 liftback instead) and I don’t know why, but I really like this 1970 Japanese Toyota Celica commercial:

Maybe it is that addictive Celeeeeeca my looooooovu song. ;)