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Originally Posted by go2brz
Name me one Toyota car that is remembered or listed by auto writers, classic car magazines, as being a memorable "sports car". Don't list off thier failures and classify them as meaningful cars to the sports car history.
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Both the 2000GT and the MR2 are recognized by auto writers and classic car magazines as being memorable sports cars and benchmarks in sports car history.
The 2000GT as the first world class Japanese sports car. They have sold at collector car auctions for as much as $375,000 USD. This car spurred Datsun to build the 240Z.
The MR2 as the first Japanese mid-engined sports car. It was widely hailed by automobile journalist around the world as a groundbreaking achievement for Japanese automakers. Recently two automotive sites/publications have named the MR-S version of the car as a sports car classic. British automobile site Pistonhead and American publication Grassroots Motorsports listed it as a highly desirable sports car for a purest to own. The MR2 series of cars were produced in too great a number to quickly obtain collector status but low mileage pristine models can fetch their original selling price or more.
The AE86 (which I do not personally consider a sports car) is held in high esteem by automobile writers and car enthusiast everywhere. It has reached classic status and a perfect unmodified example will sell for much more than its original sticker price.
And no, I am not a Toyota fanboi. I own one now but I have actually owned more Datsun/Nissan and Mazda sports cars than I have Toyota.
Done here. /thread