1967 Toyota 2000GT fetches $1.15 million at auction

[Thatruth2001]

Thought you guys would be interested in the article below concerning the appreciation potential of your new ride. . . .


Among those in the know, the Toyota 2000GT is appreciated for its style, craftsmanship and performance. But for decades, it has been overshadowed in the collector world for more prestigious and recognized European marques. But Toyota’s classic is finally getting its due after setting a new record for a production Japanese car. The car from the Don Davis collection in Fort Worth, Texas, recently sold at auction for $1.15 million, the highest a 2000GT has ever fetched at auction.

With a price of $7230 new in 1967, approximately $50,000 in today’s dollars, the 2000GT was never a cheap car, being more expensive than its more common peers of the time, the Porsche 911, which sold for $6190, and the Jaguar E-Type, which sold for $5559. But the 2000GT was far more rare than either of those models, especially in North-American spec. Of the 351 2000GTs built, only 62 were built with left-hand-drive.

Although not particularly fast or powerful by today’s standards, the 2000GT was acclaimed for its refinement and performance by automotive journalists of its day, who compared it to the Jaguar E-Type. Its 2.0-liter overhead-cam inline-six was developed by Yamaha, and produced 150 hp. Thanks to its light weight, the 2000GT could attain a 135 mph top speed.

[GTB/ZR-1]

My $10k phone bid just missed it... lol

[Ishii Motors]

That's a surprising amount for a 2000gt. Typically they sell around $150,000 to $300,000 and perhaps a bit more for a fully restored one. Over 1million is huge!

I've personally seen around 60 different 2000gt's and everytime just can't take my eyes off!

I was offered to drive one once, but declined just in case anything should happen. Maybe someday if I'm lucky enough to own one!

Ishii

[Touge_ninja]

i think thats a cue to sell one of your skylines for over 100k steve, since they are in absolute perfect condition