Toyota 2000 GT 1963-1970

The 1960s saw the appearance of many superb sports cars around the world. Toyota began to develop a Gran Turismo model, the Toyota 2000 GT prototype, unveiled at the 1965 Tokyo Motor Show, and which production started in May 1967. 337 units will be produced.
The ultra-low coupe body was designed in-house, supported by an X-shaped backbone frame that came equipped with a Yamaha 2000 cc. in-line six cylinder DOHC (double overhead camshaft) engine, a four wheel independent suspension with double wishbone and coil spring layout, four wheel disc brakes and four magnesium wheels.

Its performance was world-class, including a maximum speed of 220 kph and a 0-100 kph acceleration in 8.6 seconds.

Two of its prototypes were converted into open-tops and appeared in a James Bond film “You Only Live Twice”.

Specially prepared Toyota 2000 GT participated in competition events. This 2.0 litre straight-six-powered coupe finished third in the 1966 Japanese GP and went on to establish three world endurance records, including the fastest average speed continuously over 16,000 kilometres – 207km/h. In particular, the Shelby Organisation entered specially prepared Toyota 2000 GT in racing sports cars events in the USA. Carroll Shelby entered the 2000 GT in the 1968 Sports Car Club of America’s C-Production category. Despite little development, the lead car notched up four wins against the hitherto dominant Porsche 911.

Specifications: 1988 cc. engine producing 150 hp at 6600 rpm. Three twin choke Solex carburettors. Five-speed transmission
Dimensions: Length 4175 mm, Width 1600 mm, Height 1160 mm, Weight 1120 kg.

In 2012, one 1968 Toyota 2000 GT with 7000 km from new, was sold for US$ 627.000 at Gooding and Company Auction Sale at Pebble Beach California.

In 2013 one 1967 Toyota 2000 GT from Davis collection, , one of only 62 left hand drive unit, was sold for US $ 1.155.000 at RM Auction Sale

In 2014 one 1968 Toyota 2000 GT was sold for Euros 728.000 at Monaco RM Auction Sale

In 2014, one 1967 Toyota 2000 GT with left hand drive, was sold for US$ 1.155.000 at Monterey California Gooding and Company Auction Sale.

In 2015, one 1967 Toyota 2000 GT, the first left hand drive unit delivered to the US, was sold for US$ 825.000 at Monterey, California RM Auction Sale.

In 2018, one 1967 Toyota 2000 GT with left hand drive, was sold for US$ 665.000 at Arizona RM Auction Sale.

In 2018, one 1967 right hand drive Toyota 2000 GT was sold for US$ 511.000 at The Petersen Museum RM Auction Sale.

Source-RM Auction, Gooding and Company Auction.