PVlexus

"Toyota's agelessly beautiful 2000GT has been sold by RM Auctions for $1.16 million, making it the new record holder for the most expensive Asian car ever sold. As always, rarity played a big factory in driving up the price; just 351 2000GT models were built, and only 62 left-hand-drive cars (like this one). The classic Toyota, standout member of Texas car-collector Don Davies' paddock, was originally a US-delivery car that spent time in a collection back in a Japan before returning to Texas just a short time ago. The car last sold in March of 2011, for just $650,000.

Enthusiasts will recognize the 2000GT as perhaps the most heralded Japanese classic of all time. The Toyota was a contemporary of the Jaguar E-Type – though one that obviously sold in a fraction of the English car's numbers – that was well reviewed by the motoring press of the day. Sometimes referred to as Japan's first supercar, the 2000GT boasted a 150-horsepower, dual overhead cam, 2.0-liter straight-six engine; a five-speed manual transmission; and a reported top speed of over 135 miles per hour.

RM described this record-setting example as, "the finest and most authentic 2000GT to come to market in recent years," equating it with blue chip classic exotics like the Ferrari Daytona and Lamborghini Miura."

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/10/1...-car-ever-sol/

I8ABMR

very very cool. Its a rare bird, beautiful, AND was a Bond car.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

Brilliant coupe the 2000GT. Curious what an LFA will go for in 46 years

rominl

iTrader: (4)

very nice. to be honest at this price i almost want to say it's still a bargain. i think the car should be worth more

ydooby

Well here's one being sold for $1.7M, one that was campaigned by Carroll Shelby. If it finds a buyer then the record will be broken by a good $0.5M.
http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2012...r-1-7-million/

MX5

I love these - in fact I have one in my office at work (slightly smaller and cost under a Million LOL)

Gojirra99

Never does anything for me ......

GS3Tek

iTrader: (8)

I appreciate the heritage it holds for toyota, but design wise, it never tickled me fancy either

Not baller enough unless you pick one up for the kids.....luckily they didn't fit

UberNoob

+1
lol (quite a bit slightly smaller, 18 times smaller to be exact lol)

autoart

MX5

I think mine is 43 times smaller LOL but still might be AutoArt - IIRC it was pretty pricey. It's silver.

jadu

iTrader: (42)

rare car indeed. that engine is spotless

T0ked

iTrader: (2)

Beautiful car. To all the naysayers, there's your stinkin heritage right there!