Toyota 2000GT 1968

Toyota 2000 GT 1968

There have been many posts and discussion of the Toyota 2000GT, considering this car is one of the most important sports car in automotive history of Japan. For the first time at that time, people outside of Japan began considering a sports car made in Japan, although only ever made as many as 351 units.  

Success Toyota 2000GT can not be separated from the role of Yamaha, as shown in the design of a twin cam head in the 6-cylinder engine that is used 2000GT. Not only that, even the wood material attached to the dashboard is also a result of the creation of Yamaha piano division.

Toyota 2000GT that you see here is a model output in 1968, and this car is one of the 84 units are designed with the left wheel. This car was first sold in Belgium. Since then, this red sports car berkelir begin restored. Beginning in 1999, the restoration process finally finished 3 years later.  

This car still has the original tool kit, and these tools could be considered rare. Nevertheless, there is one that is no longer the original, namely the addition of power injector, NOS, as shown on sheet paper issued by RM Auctions.

This car will be auctioned this weekend on Amelia Island, Florida. The price of the Toyota 2000GT in 1968 is expected to penetrate up to $ 1.1 million or approximately USD 14.5 billion.





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