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Isuzu Bellett: The club car that helped ‘Bondy’ become a superstar

Submitted by on January 22, 2014

The Shannons Club

The Isuzu Bellett at Warwick Farm Raceway

 Image: www.autopics.com.au via the Shannons Club

The Isuzu Bellett, in particular the 1.6-litre GT Coupe, is a pretty little car with looks that belie its impressive performance credentials. And in the early to mid ‘60s, it helped launch the career of an Aussie great – Colin Bond.

Bond’s efforts driving Belletts in rally and circuit club racing scored him bigger and better drives and set him on a path that ultimately made him an Australian motorsport legend. Isuzu Bellett: The club car that helped ‘Bondy’ become a superstar over at the Shannons Club tells the story.

Via the Shannons Club

Image: www.autopics.com.au

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