1968 Toyota 2000GT

[Greg G]

Yes I got to experience the Holy Grail of Toyotas yesterday... the uber rare 2000GT!

Some quick facts:

Borne from a collaboration between Toyota and Yamaha.

Total 351 units produced between 1968-1970.

Only 60 LHD versions reached the USA... this car is one of 57 LHD remaining cars.

Original MSRP was $6800 USD, the 911S and XKE of this era sold for $7000.

Ultimately poor sales killed the car off prematurely, probably because of the excessive price.

Present market value is in excess of 250K.

More details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_2000GT

And before I get hate mail... I am sworn to secrecy regarding its owner and its whereabouts, so please dont ask. The car belongs to a private collector and is not for sale.

Enjoy the pix...

[Greg G]

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[Greg G]

BONUS: the guy also has this pristine FJ...

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[Supra GTR]

Great photos Greg. You really did a great job of capturing the details on the 2000.

[1982black2199]

Very nicely done Greg...your photogaphic talent is made for this sort of stuff...I think you can go places with it. Great job!

[Domi]

How lucky you are :)
Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures :thumbsup:

[KesekiSupra]

5 lugs ey? *grumbles* stupid yota....mk2...*moan*

[supkar]

Nice pics. I'd love to own a GT. Best lines ever. Toyota, as always, was way ahead of it's time.

[zank]

Nice pics Greg

You know there is this place out here Near my job that sells all sorts restored FJ's they have a few of them on display in their show room. One of these days i gotta go over there and snap a few good pics for you ;)

[BBSupramk2]

WOW Is the Land Cruiser his also, that things mint. Thats a interesting color on the 2000gt and the first time I've seen one painted in pastel. Whats it called? Probably not the most sought after color but a great period color.

[IDreamOfSupra]

Wow. Just wow. Thanks so much for the post.

[RedP85]

You sure did brought us nice pics.
I'm sure you were like a little kid !

[mk2_suprafan]

i think i just came a little.

beautiful car, awesome pictures... riddle me this... how the hell are you so damn lucky to experience al lthese exotics/rare cars up close and personal.

[Tanya]

i think i just came a little.



x2


I want one in black. Mmmm.


Amazing pics Greg. That car is simply stunning.

[Tire Shredder]

x2


I want one in black. Mmmm.


Amazing pics Greg. That car is simply stunning.

no, RED!


that's an amazing car. would love to see it after some paint correction and chrome polish/rechroming. car looks to be in fantastic shape. That FJ is UNREAL!!

[Phil G.]

Nice work G. Car looks awesome from all angles. I even like the pale yellow color.

[Greg G]

that's an amazing car. would love to see it after some paint correction and chrome polish/rechroming. car looks to be in fantastic shape.

Yeah there were lotsa things I saw that I cld improve upon with minimal effort, but the fact remains this is a driver, and its patina makes it look very authentic indeed. Seeing as it had current tags and registration, I get the impression it gets excercised regularly.

Refinishing the wheels and mounting beefier tires wld go a long way to making it look better no doubt. I was shocked to read the Dunlop sidewall... 165 series.

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[rexgo]

Greg - very nice & thanks for the pics - great job. I had to go back to understand/recognize some of the angles you took. (esp. roof)

Thanks for showing the battery location - I was wondering what was inside (that cover).
Agree w/Phil - I like the pale yellow.
Wow - how many louvers does that car have?
Love the hatch shots - reminds me of a - IIRC a DB7/8
Never noticed (or read) how the GT2000 grill and the MKI are very similiar.
It's great - it's our roots.

[robidunno]

That's Awesome!!! Personally I couldn't care less what color it was. It could be completely covered in rust and I'd still be in just as much awe. Nice pics Greg. That FJ is very sweet too.

[Malchick]

I half expected to see you getting at least ride in the passenger seat based on your opening post but still, to be that close to one must be exciting. I always wondered what kind of power and agility they have but will never get to find out. I bet very few people do know considering how rare these cars are and how often they are (not) driven.

I've also never really seen an FJ up close before, now I want one.

[Michael764]

simple stylish never looked so damn good

[Greg G]

You guys forget my "Mk2 inspiration thread? I showed these pix to prove the lineage...

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Heres the original thread:

http://forums.celicasupra.com/showthread.php?t=37289&highlight=inspiration

Seeing the 2000GT up close helps me appreciate the roofline and greenhouse details of the FT-HS concept.... its apparent where the lines came from.

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[turbogoo1]

Congrats on the score of a story!!

Awesome pics as usual.

[Xeno_omega]

Great pics as usual Greg. Would've been great to meet up to check the car out seeing as the car is in PA but if the owner wished privacy it's understandable. Great score!

[82MKIILtype]

Bitchin' pics! Thanks!

[guido]

i see a toyota concept car which seem inspired by the 2000 gt recently on a magazine but forget the name of the concept

[Greg G]

i see a toyota concept car which seem inspired by the 2000 gt recently on a magazine but forget the name of the concept

Perhaps it was this Concept 2000SR?

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[tekdeus]

If you guys are ever near Vancouver, Canada, there is a mint red 2000 GT on display at the Richmond Open Road Toyota dealership. Inside, right next to the parts counter. I drool on it whenever I'm picking up a gasket or something :)

[SlapFunkWarrior]

im gonna have to go over and get some pics of it.

greg. great shots. what type of lens gives the fish bowl effect a convex lense of some sort?
i love how it can show so much if the interior in one shot.

thanks again for the pics.

[AJ]

Greg, Thanks for sharing!! Pics are beyond nice!!

This car reminds me of the GRX

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/wickedcoolstuff_2032_199429777


Perhaps it was this Concept 2000SR?

[Greg G]

i
what type of lens gives the fish bowl effect a convex lense of some sort?
i love how it can show so much if the interior in one shot.


Nikkor 10.5mm "fisheye".

[amscamryse]

Such an awesome car.

[Cap'n 2jz]

what a beautiful car, there is really nothing else to say.

[SlapFunkWarrior]

Nikkor 10.5mm "fisheye".

thanks greg.

[rsdeo]

Great shots Greg. Thanks.

[FWDsux]

Awesome G.

I can only assume you got a ride...but how was it? :D

[Greg G]

Not yet Nick.... but never say never.

[sowsley]

Reminds me a lot of the Jaguar XKE

http://www.remarkablecars.com/main/jaguar/jaguar-xke-pictures.html

[ra24man]

It's simply amazing to see how far Toyota engineering has come...thanks for sharing! I'd assume the owner was a Toyota dealer of some sort??

[SlapFunkWarrior]

It's simply amazing to see how far Toyota engineering has come...thanks for sharing! I'd assume the owner was a Toyota dealer of some sort??

mark . in his post he says he cannot divulge any info on the cars owner or its wherabouts.

[FWDsux]

Not yet Nick.... but never say never.

:sadsmilie

Still awesome tho!

[Eric]

:thumbsup:

Thanks for sharing!

Eric

[williamb82]

i just gooed in my shorts!

[CarFreek]

I have been waiting for these pix since reading first about the sale, and then your teaser. You da Man, G! Livin La Vida Yota!

[Greg G]

I have been waiting for these pix since reading first about the sale, and then your teaser.

Maybe I missed it... but what sale?

[droptopsupra]

Awesome pics! That car is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks Greg.

It is not a simple design at all. Toyota paid attention to detail and craftsmanship, hence the price tag then and now.

[CarFreek]

I apologize. I read of a recent 2000gt transaction, and thought this one was it. My Bad.

[Bleek]

Beautiful car, good pics too.

[Rich64N]

I guess Greg has only one other Toyota "Holy Grail" to see, the Toyota Sports 800 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Sports_800). I haven't seen a 2000GT yet, but I've seen 3 800s (1 museum, 2 running).

[Greg G]

Found another one...

Please do not repost these pix.

Owner was gracious enough to let me snap them, but really dsnt want them spread all over.

Obviously he has some pretty ssiicckk stuff besides the GT.

Hopefully more treats coming soon.

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[jefe_not]

Thanks for posting those, Greg. I can't remember seeing a gray one before - very nice car...

[sarinas_dragons]

...chills....only one of the best-looking cars ever designed, and your shots are great, thanks...

[hereiam]

Great shots. If I may be so picky it would've been nice to have a shot with lights on/pop ups up. I love how you prove to naysayers that car can be art, very nice.

[1982black2199]

I guess Greg has only one other Toyota "Holy Grail" to see, the Toyota Sports 800 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Sports_800). I haven't seen a 2000GT yet, but I've seen 3 800s (1 museum, 2 running).

I guess you still have some work to do G!

[pimptrizkit]

yeah i feel the same way about the 5lug set up. and im dieing that you didn't post any undercarrage pictures. i would love to see how it was set up.

i did notice the front end had a lower arm that didn't have a strut tube attached to it!

and the tower's in the rear look like it may have some decent suspension back there too.

[lechner]

Original MSRP was $6800 USD, the 911S and XKE of this era sold for $7000.

Ultimately poor sales killed the car off prematurely, probably because of the excessive price.

Present market value is in excess of 250K.If people had just known then what they know now... Looking at the pics and seeing the attention to detail that went into every design decision, the 2000GT had every right to be in the price rink with some exotics. But at the time I guess the Toyota brand name just didn't have enough reputation in the US and a high-end sports car certainly didn't fit their image here. I think that is why sales weren't greater. Sad more people couldn't see the potential here...

[RedP85]

Greg is like a magnet of wonderfull cars

[Greg G]

BTW.... the latest issue of Hemmings Sports & Exotics (May 2009) did a driving impressions report on the white 2000GT from Mainline Exotics up in Maine.

Real nice story... check it out!

[Crazy_Tycoon]

that is sheer beauty

[Greg G]

Thanks to RichN for the bump... Ive been meaning to update this thread.

Theres a crazy-insane exotics dealer in Japan listing this late-model 2000GT for sale since 11/2009.

Bingo Sports is located in Tokyo and is known for offering the sickest cars ever.

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Id kinda like to know what the black box is sitting in back between the seats.

Check out the rest of their inventory while browsing the site, unless you dont like Koenigseggs, McLarens, and Zondas!

[jefe_not]

That's beautiful.

I sometimes think a road trip to this place would be in order:

http://www.mainelineexotics.com/

http://www.mainelineexotics.com/catalog/images/cars.jpg

[Greg G]

Yessir Jeff... here is the Hemmings article no those guys:

http://www.hemmings.com/hsx/stories/2009/05/01/hmn_feature1.html

[Muchbzy]

Greg beautiful shots, you really are the man. I keep hearing about 5 lug but I see center knock offs?? Maybe I should look again...:duh: Also, the clocks (why are there two?) in the first one are square and the ones in Japan are round. Hhhmmmmm

[kvanderlaag]

I don't know that I've ever mentioned it, but I really find it cool that this shows very clearly where the MkI's front grille came from.

[Greg G]

Also, the clocks (why are there two?) in the first one are square and the ones in Japan are round. Hhhmmmmm

c'mon CJ... look again.

not two clocks, ones a 60sec stopwatch

[Buttered]

Nice Pics!

My dad has a Fj just like that, he rebuilt his around 2003 and he actually let me drive it. I love those old Landcruiser.

[Scoobynut]

I'm not sure if anyone's mentioned it yet, but Yamaha not only did a lot of the engineering and development work on the engine, but were also responsible for providing the highly-polished wood for the dash, due to their expertise with fine pianos.

Kind of an interesting side note I thought. I know a decent amount of the Yamaha Corporations history, and in many ways it's more interesting than the Japanese auto manufacturer's histories.

See the other thread I will be starting in 'Other Cars' for a little history of the 1992 Yamaha OX 99-11 supercar prototype. Kind of makes you wonder what could've been, not just with that car, but if they had decided to build cars along with motorcycles.