What is a Toyota 2000GT worth?
The 2000GT was built in limited numbers, and only 62 of them came to the United States—one of which will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in May. In previous auctions, 2000GTs have sold for upward of $500,000, with one in 2013 going for $1.2 million, so what this one will fetch is somewhat unpredictable.
How fast is a Toyota 2000GT?
128 mph
Although it is widely regarded as “the first Japanese supercar,” the 2000GT wasn’t among the quickest vehicles of the era. It needed 10 seconds to hit 60 mph and no fewer than 24 ticks to reach 100 mph. Top speed was estimated at 128 mph.
How many Toyota 2000GT are left?
From 1967 to 1970, just 351 2000GT sports cars left Toyota showrooms around the world. After an unfortunate meeting with a tree last weekend, there is now one fewer example of the ultra-rare classic left.
What was the white sports car in You Only Live Twice?
2000GT
The 2000GT made its most famous screen appearance in the 1967 James Bond movie You Only Live Twice, most of which was filmed in Japan.
How much was a 2000GT new?
The initial asking price of the 2000GT was $6,800, about $1,000 more than a Porsche 911 or Jaguar E-Type at the time, but actually more than likely less than what the car cost to produce. Toyota had hoped to sell 1,000 of the 2000GT per month.
How much was a Toyota 2000GT new?
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.
How much is a 1967 Toyota 2000GT?
Even back when it first launched in 1967, the 2000GT was the most expensive on the Japanese market, priced at ¥2.38 million (around AU$120,000 today). It was sold in the US for the similarly steep price of between US$6800 and US$7200, resulting in slow sales.
What cars were used in James Bond You Only Live Twice?
Cars and trucks
| Film | Vehicle | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| You Only Live Twice | Toyota 2000GT (1967) | Aki |
| Dodge Polara (1964) | Osato Chemicals and Engineering | |
| Toyopet Crown Deluxe (1966) | Osato Chemicals and Engineering | |
| On Her Majesty’s Secret Service | Aston Martin DBS (1968) | MI6 |
Is AE86 slow?
With 123bhp from its 1.6-litre four-pot, you’d be forgiven for writing the AE86 off as slow – although to do so would be to miss the point of the car completely. But in reality it feels much more sprightly than its specifications would have you believe. It does weigh less than a tonne, after all.