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Isuzu 117 Coupe 1600 GT

1968 — Japan

Muscle Era (1960-1974)Grand TourerJapaneseJDM LegendsSwinging Sixties
Engine1,584 cc Inline-4 DOHC
Power120 hp
Transmission5-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Body StyleCoupe
Top Speed115 mph
Production86,192 units

Isuzu 117 Coupe 1600 GT

Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Ghia, the Isuzu 117 Coupe represented Japanese ambition to create world-class grand tourers. The handcrafted early models featured exceptional build quality and elegant proportions that rivaled European contemporaries. Its long production run of 13 years demonstrated both its timeless design and Isuzu's commitment to craftsmanship over volume.

$35,000 – $75,000

Early hand-built models from 1968-1972 are highly prized. Production shifted to more automated assembly in 1973.