JULY: TRUCK OF THE YEAR

The weather across Australia is frosty but that won’t be enough to cool off the Truck of the Year competition which is only heating up as the year zooms by! Isuzu truck owners put their best wheel forward showcasing recreational Isuzu's and trucks working hard for family businesses. Heritage Isuzu truck owners have had an amazing response to the Heritage truck category, with loads of entrants showing their Isuzu love. The Heritage category celebrates the milestone of Isuzu trading trucks for 50 years in Australia and 25 years of the Truck of the Year competition. You can view the terms and conditions, or click here to enter and show us what your Isuzu is made of! The lucky winner of July Truck of the Year is Grant Scott of YP Rimshine with a stellar NLR 45–150, taking home a $300 merch prize pack of Isuzu Trucks merchandise.  YP Rimshine is also now in the running to be crowned King of the N Series, and an additional $1,000 Visa cash card plus they are in the running for the Grand Prize—a $6,000 Visa cash card!

CONGRATUALTIONS TO YP RIMSHINE FOR WINNING THE JULY ROUND OF TRUCK OF THE YEAR!

YP RIMSHINE

Grant Scott of YP Rimshine is as proud as punch of his NLR 45-150 SWB AMT SERVICEPACK-X. “My favourite features are the size of my Isuzu NLR 45-150,” Grant said. “Not to forget the way it’s been all decked out!” Our favourite feature is the 110 kW of power @ 2,800 rpm and the torque of 375 Nm @ 1,600 - 2,800, making the NLR 45-150 a mighty machine capable of carrying big loads, everything YP Rimshine needs to get the job done.

PRECISION TILING PROJECTS

Josiah Denham of Precision Tiling Projects based in Brisbane has a totally tricked out 2020 NPR 45-155 Tradepack! Featuring seven custom toolboxes, a built-in 3.2 m drawer, 120 L water tank with pump, solar panels, a built-in fridge and a compressor. Used in residential construction Josiah never has to worry about leaving a tool behind because this truck wants for nothing. This NPR is a workshop, lunchroom and storage shed all in one.

TOGETHER WHEREVER OZ

Melissa Jones who runs the blog Together Wherever OZ never misses out on gorgeous outback sunsets thanks to her 2021 NPS 75-155 4x4. “It makes living on the road really easy,” said Melissa. “My NPS 75-155 is a head turner on and off the road. So many people wave at us and come over and ask us about the truck. “It's built to go anywhere, and it certainly does that. But at the end of the day, it fits nicely in the city just as much as the outback. Life on the road would not be the same without our epic Isuzu NPS!”

HERITAGE ENTRANTS

ARNOLD CONSTRUCTION

This 1981 SBR 422 Tipper belonging to Zac Arnold of Arnold Construction knows a little something about the Isuzu reliability! “My 1981 SBR has the reliability that makes it start first time every time,” Zac said. “I have had my SBR for 41 years and while it might be slowing down after all this time, I have no doubt it will still get the job done!”

MR B FARM TRANSPORT

Mark Baily of Mr B Farm Transport owns a 1995 NPR 400 which has been supporting his business for an outstanding 27 years. “My Isuzu works hard every day,” stated Mark. “It never lets me down and I love the way the engine sounds.”

R&R TOWING

Sometimes a secondhand Isuzu can have new life breathed into it by a fresh owner, as Nathan Briffa of R&R Towing found out. “I bought my 1993 FSR 550 as a rundown tow truck,” Nathan said. “Over an 11 month span I had the help of some mates working on my tow truck with me to bring it back to its former glory.”

SHAKKEI LANDSCAPING

Steven Bridge of Shakkei Landscaping has a 1992 FSR 550 LWB that’s been the backbone of the family business. “My dad owned the truck before me,” stated Steven cheerfully. “So now it’s the hardest working member of my landscaping team.”

TJC AUTO ELECTRICS

Tom Carroll of TJC Auto Electrics has an immaculately restored 1982 SBR 422. With fond memories of restoring the SBR to its tip top condition, Tom reminisced about the early years. “I bought it when I was an apprentice and restored it to use to cart hay around the parent's farm.”

LA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Justin Attard of LA Construction Company owns an ultra-reliable 1981 model Isuzu truck. “My Isuzu is a work horse which never lets me down,” Justin said. “It has been a part of the family for 41 years, and we have had it since day dot. “We will never get rid of it because we love our Isuzu.”

SIMON MCPHERSON

Simon McPherson has an Isuzu SBR 422 which he uses as a recreational vehicle. Isuzu’s are a versatile truck that can be adapted to recreational uses such as towing camper vans and motor homes for die-hard road trippers or retired grey nomads. “It's not fast,” stated Simon. “My Isuzu isn't luxurious, but it will always get the job done because of that true Isuzu reliability!”

CLASSIC AUSSIE CATERERS

Ross Luxmore of Classic Aussie Caterers owns a 1987 NKR 57E which pulls out all the stops for his food catering business. Going strong for 35 years, Ross shared what a workhorse his NKR is. “It takes a beating every day it's on the job. I have had it since 1987 and am still using it to this day.”

RAF’S EXPRESS

With a bright red 1993 FVZ, Raff Elsiz of Raf’s Express still has the 29-year-old truck doing heavy lifting. “My Isuzu FVZ was my first truck,” Raf said. “I have now had it for 29 years, and this Isuzu is still going strong.”

ABBAS PREMIUM TOWING

Daphne Abbas of Abbas Premium Towing has a 2006 NQR 450 that has been passed on from mother to son. “Our son now drives her,” stated Daphne proudly. “He has looked after her and put in so much time and effort in making her look so good! “My son gets plenty of positive feedback on her looks. Our NQR is so special to us all and has performed beautifully since she joined the family in 2006,” said Daphne. Isuzu trucks do have a habit of becoming one of the family, so if you have an Isuzu in the family don’t forget to show us at isuzu.com.au