The Trooper endured a handful of redesigns during its heyday as Isuzu began to include two-door and four-door models and offered the option of two-wheel and four-wheel drive.

The starting point for this makeover is the 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6 thruster from the Trooper and VehiCROSS. Isuzu calls the engine, with its unusual 75-degree V-angle, the 6VDI.

People like to say “they don’t make ‘em like that anymore,” and when it comes to Isuzus today’s Nice Price or Crack Pipe Trooper, they don’t make ‘em at all. Let’s see if this old ...