Slow: 1981 Isuzu I-Mark Diesel

If you enjoy driving fast, you'll probably want to skip this next feature. Yeah.  You.  Just fly right by and head to the next thing that has an LS6 swapped into a dune buggy chassis.  Ok.  Its now just you, me, and CFlo reading -- he loves the slow stuff too.  The Isuzu Gemini was originally sold in the US market as the Opel by Isuzu, changed to the Buick Opel and finally in 1981 became the Isuzu I-Mark.  It was a rear drive Japanese classic holdover from another era and used a rear-drive setup, but could be powered by a  1.8 liter 4-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel engine that puts out 51 horsepower.  You might struggled to keep up with traffic on a mild grade, but the smiles and questions from strangers when you fill up at the green pump will be worth it. Find this 1981 Isuzu I-Mark Diesel offered for $5,800 in Bellflower, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Suspension by Lotus: 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS

The Isuzu I-Mark (I Mark, you Jane!) is part of the GM '80s compact car family, built by Isuzu but marked by GM, known as the Gemini.  The styling was started by noted Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro noted for such designs as the DeTomaso Mangusta, Iso Griffo, 'the' Delorean, Ferrari 250GT. The little I-Mark wasn't a bad looking design for the maestro, but late changes demanded by the bottom line driven bean counters at GM caused such a tiff with the Italian that he disavowed any relationship with the car. Regardless, they make for an interesting cheap classic that anybody could drive. Find this 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS offered for $4,500 in Rocklin, CA via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Tuned by Lotus: 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS

The Isuzu I Mark is part of the GM '80s compact car family, built by Isuzu but sold by GM with the name Gemini.  The 2nd generation styling (1985-1990) was started by noted Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro (known for such designs as the DeTomaso Mangusta, Iso Griffo, 'the' Delorean, Ferrari 250GT) but changes demanded by the bottom line driven bean counters at GM caused such a tiff with the Italian master of design that he disavowed any relationship with the car.  Find this 1988 Isuzu I-Mark RS here on eBay bidding for $1,750 with 3 days to go, located in Knoxville, TN.

Auction Watch: 1983 Isuzu I-Mark Diesel

Find this 1983 Isuzu I-Mark Diesel here on eBay bidding for $2,000 with auction ending today (Monday) at 3:05PM Pacific.

A Gemini In The Rough: 1989 Isuzu I-Mark Turbo LS

The second generation Gemini was a GM backed and Isuzu built subcompact that was "sort of" styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro.  The front engine front drive setup of the 2nd generation might mean that it lacks the drift potential of the rear-drive first generation, but this one makes up for that deficiency with a spattering of badges that claim things like "LS", "Handling by Lotus", "Turbo," and "1.5T".  Find this 1989 Isuzu I-Mark Turbo LS offered for $3,2000 in Brooklyn, NY via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Belief in Lotus Suspended: 1988 Isuzu I-Mark RS Turbo

The Isuzu I Mark (I Mark, you Jane!) is part of the GM '80s compact car family, built by Isuzu but marked by GM, known as the Gemini.  The styling was started by noted Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiario noted for such designs as the DeTomaso Mangusta, Iso Griffo, 'the' Delorean, Ferrari 250GT, but changes demanded by the bottom line driven bean counters at GM caused such a tiff with the Italian master of design that he disavowed any relationship with the car.  Find this 1988 Isuzu I-Mark RS Turbo here on eBay bidding for $4,450 with less than one day to go, located in Temecula, CA. As seen on Oddimotive.

1k: Seller Submission: 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS

Here at the offices of DT, we are often apprehensive with seller submissions.  Sometimes the cars are overpriced, or just not right for the site.  Other times we feel bad as we rip into the submitters ability to hold a camera, write sentences, or paint his car with chop sticks.  The next seller submission, however, is not at all horrible.  It is an interesting car offered at a fair price.  Not only that, but it is a Giorgetto Giugiaro designed 3-door hatch with a peppy DOHC engine mated to a 5-speed.  Find this 1989 Isuzu I-Mark offered here on craigslist for $1,500 in Boston, MA.  Seller submission from I.N. 

5k: Slowest Car Ever: 1981 Isuzu I-Mark Diesel

The Isuzu Gemini was originally sold in the US market as the Opel by Isuzu, changed to the Buick Opel and finally in 1981 became the Isuzu I-Mark.  The 2nd generation I-Mark was a Giugiaro designed front driver, but the first generation was a rear drive Japanese classic holdover from another era.  Find this 1981 Isuzu I-Mark diesel for sale in Staten Island, NY for $6,700 buy-it-now via ebay.  Tip from Mark vdD.