Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).
Today, Toyota is known for its quality of engineering and the longevity of its products, but not necessarily for any earth-shattering performance. However, on the track, Toyota has a fierce reputation and it must not be forgotten the supercar in Japan was first birthed with the brand. That first supercar would be known as the 2000GT.
Made famous by Sean Connery in the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice, the 2000GT would garner a lot of attention and would capture the imagination of many, but what was it? The movie was set in Japan, but what Japanese automaker built a car like that? Toyota.
In reality, it was Albrecht Goertz and Yamaha that had produced a prototype of the 2000GT originally. However, none of the other Japanese manufacturers would agree to produce the car, except for Toyota.
Toyota already had a reputation for designing and building practical, rather mundane, automobiles. Those within the company wanted to change that image. The concept provided just such an opportunity. Practically overnight, Toyota would go from conventional to eccentric. The other Japanese manufacturers would be left behind.
Toyota appeared to be the last to ever produce a supercar, and yet, it would be the first from Japan. And, the first of these new supercars from Japan would reach the shores of the United States for the first time with chassis 10083.
Though there were two other left-hand drive 2000GTs produced, chassis 10083 would be the first of these to arrive in the United States. The car would arrive in San Francisco on special order to Bay area resident Scott Pfefer. Registered on black plates, Pfefer knew his sports cars well and recognized the significance of the new Japanese supercar.
Being a partnership of Yamaha and Toyota, Pfefer would have ever confidence driving the car and would do so quite regularly over his 10 years of ownership. In total, almost 66,000 kilometers would be accumulated before it would pass on to another owner.
The next owner would be Oggie Davis. He would acquire the Toyota in 1970. Davis was an authorized Toyota dealer in California and would use the car to great effect before he too would sell the car, this time to Alex Sokoloff of Palo Alto.
Jim Thelan would come to own the car at one point and this would be a remarkable purchase as it would make two 2000GTs he had in his collection. Known for his enthusiasm for Japanese automobiles, Thelan would make 10083 a prominent feature within his collection and would retain the car for around 20 years.
After 20 years with Thelan, 10083 would become available for purchase. It would be at this time that the present owner came to possess the two-door coupe.
Bearing a rich red livery that was done very early on in its life, 10083 remains unrestored in every other respect, and therefore, is one of the most highly original 2000GTs in the world. One of just 351, this particular chassis has to be regarded as one of the best simply because of its originality.
Significant in so many ways, this 1967 Toyota 2000GT is a part of a history that paved the way for so many others like the Nissan GTR, Lexus LFA, Acura NSX and now the Toyota FT-1. Each and every one of the 2000GTs is significant and this particular example one of the most originally significant. Now the car stands out and is known when James Bond needs his escape.
Recognized for its high originality, estimates of $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 would be given prior to its inclusion as part of RM Sotheby's 2015 Monterey auction.By Jeremy McMullen
Made famous by Sean Connery in the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice, the 2000GT would garner a lot of attention and would capture the imagination of many, but what was it? The movie was set in Japan, but what Japanese automaker built a car like that? Toyota.
In reality, it was Albrecht Goertz and Yamaha that had produced a prototype of the 2000GT originally. However, none of the other Japanese manufacturers would agree to produce the car, except for Toyota.
Toyota already had a reputation for designing and building practical, rather mundane, automobiles. Those within the company wanted to change that image. The concept provided just such an opportunity. Practically overnight, Toyota would go from conventional to eccentric. The other Japanese manufacturers would be left behind.
Toyota appeared to be the last to ever produce a supercar, and yet, it would be the first from Japan. And, the first of these new supercars from Japan would reach the shores of the United States for the first time with chassis 10083.
Though there were two other left-hand drive 2000GTs produced, chassis 10083 would be the first of these to arrive in the United States. The car would arrive in San Francisco on special order to Bay area resident Scott Pfefer. Registered on black plates, Pfefer knew his sports cars well and recognized the significance of the new Japanese supercar.
Being a partnership of Yamaha and Toyota, Pfefer would have ever confidence driving the car and would do so quite regularly over his 10 years of ownership. In total, almost 66,000 kilometers would be accumulated before it would pass on to another owner.
The next owner would be Oggie Davis. He would acquire the Toyota in 1970. Davis was an authorized Toyota dealer in California and would use the car to great effect before he too would sell the car, this time to Alex Sokoloff of Palo Alto.
Jim Thelan would come to own the car at one point and this would be a remarkable purchase as it would make two 2000GTs he had in his collection. Known for his enthusiasm for Japanese automobiles, Thelan would make 10083 a prominent feature within his collection and would retain the car for around 20 years.
After 20 years with Thelan, 10083 would become available for purchase. It would be at this time that the present owner came to possess the two-door coupe.
Bearing a rich red livery that was done very early on in its life, 10083 remains unrestored in every other respect, and therefore, is one of the most highly original 2000GTs in the world. One of just 351, this particular chassis has to be regarded as one of the best simply because of its originality.
Significant in so many ways, this 1967 Toyota 2000GT is a part of a history that paved the way for so many others like the Nissan GTR, Lexus LFA, Acura NSX and now the Toyota FT-1. Each and every one of the 2000GTs is significant and this particular example one of the most originally significant. Now the car stands out and is known when James Bond needs his escape.
Recognized for its high originality, estimates of $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 would be given prior to its inclusion as part of RM Sotheby's 2015 Monterey auction.By Jeremy McMullen
2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,000,000-USD $1,300,000
Sale Price :
USD $825,000
1967 Toyota 2000 GT Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Toyota 2000 GT
(Data based on Model Year 1967 sales)
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF10-10110 Sold for USD$940,000 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF10-10050 Sold for USD$681,010 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1967 TOYOTA-SHELBY 2000 GT Chassis#: MF10-10001 Sold for USD$2,535,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF10-10100 Sold for USD$912,500 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF10-10158 Sold for USD$511,000 2018 RM Sothebys : The Petersen Automotive Museum | |
1967 Toyota 2000 GT Chassis#: MF10-10100 Sold for USD$550,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF10L-10111 Sold for USD$665,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Sold for USD$750,000 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1967 Toyota 2000 GT Chassis#: MF10-10128 Sold for USD$533,500 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF10-10088 Sold for USD$797,500 2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF1010100 Sold for USD$925,000 2015 Mecum : Monterey | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF10-10083 Sold for USD$825,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1967 Toyota 2000 GT Chassis#: MF10-10193 Sold for USD$803,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1967 Toyota 2000 GT Chassis#: MF10-10088 Sold for USD$1,155,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF10-10128 Sold for USD$1,045,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF10-10093 Sold for USD$968,000 2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Chassis#: MF1010147 Sold for USD$1,155,000 2013 RM - The Don Davis Collection | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT Targa Chassis#: MF10-10125 Sold for USD$283,638 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | |
1967 Toyota 2000 GT Sold for USD$231,000 2007 Worldwide Auctions - Sterling McCall 2007 |
Toyota 2000 GTs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1967 Toyota 2000 GT's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1967 Toyota 2000GT Coupé | MF10-10129 | 2023 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $700,000 | $900,000 | |
1967 TOYOTA 2000 GT | MF10-10045 | 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT | MF1010080 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $725,000 | |||
1967 Toyota 2000GT | MF1010100 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $700,000 | ||
1967 Toyota 2000 GT | MF10-10128 | 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction | $750,000 | $950,000 | |
1967 Toyota 2000GT | MF10-10158 | 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | $675,000 | $800,000 | $900,000 |
1967 Toyota 2000GT | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $750,000 | |||
1967 Toyota 2000GT | MF10-10110 | 2015 Rick Cole Monterey | $950,000 | $1,100,000 | |
1967 Toyota 2000 GT | MF10 10193 | 2015 Gooding & Company Arizona | $900,000 | $1,100,000 |
Vehicles With Comparable Market Values
Similar sales to the $856,113 range.
2022 Ford GT Carbon Series Chassis#:1FAGP9DW8MH200246 Sold for $860,288 2024 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1957 Porsche 356 Carrera 1500 GS Speedster Chassis#:83492 Sold for $860,288 2024 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
2012 Lexus LFA Chassis#:JTHHX8BH9C1000219 Sold for $850,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
2019 Ford GT Chassis#:2FAGP9CW6KH200075 Sold for $863,000 2023 RM Sothebys : New York | |
1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S Chassis#:WP0AC2990VS375827 Sold for $863,000 2023 RM Sothebys : The White Collection | |
1931 BENTLEY EIGHT LITRE FOLDING HEAD COUPE Chassis#:YX 5123 Sold for $849,548 2023 Gooding & Company : London Auction | |
1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Convertible Chassis#:194671s114630 Sold for $863,500 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
1934 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 K OFFENER TOURENWAGEN Chassis#:105355 Sold for $857,500 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
2015 Ferrari F12tdf 'Pre-Series' Chassis#:ZFF81BHB000213366 Sold for $857,063 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
2010 Ferrari 599 GTO Chassis#:ZFF70RCA8B0175964 Sold for $863,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird Sold for $852,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
2018 Ford GT Chassis#:2FAGP9CW5JH100032 Sold for $848,473 2022 RM Sothebys : Munich | |
1991 Jaguar XJR-15 Chassis#:035 Sold for $861,965 2022 RM Sothebys : London | |
2008 Zagato GTZ Nibbio Chassis#:ZFFFD60B000164839 Sold for $848,283 2022 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Arlington Sedan Chassis#:2187 Sold for $857,500 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
2010 Ferrari 599 GTO F1 Chassis#:ZFF70RDB000173816 Sold for $855,736 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1904 PIPE SERIE E 15CV FOUR-CYLINDER REAR-ENTRANCE TONNEAU Chassis#:1518 Sold for $856,605 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1929 Bentley 4½ LITER TO SUPERCHARGED SPECIFICATIONS REPLICA LE MANS STYLE COACHWORK Chassis#:AB 3669 Sold for $863,000 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1931 BENTLEY 8 LITRE POINTED TAIL TWO SEATER Chassis#:YR 5092 Sold for $859,871 2021 Gooding & Company : European Sporting & Historic Collection | |
2009 RUF CTR3 Chassis#:W09BM03879PR06002 Sold for $850,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, Fall |
1967 Toyota 2000 GT
• Additional valuation insight and sales data• History
• Specifications
• Image gallery
• Other Toyota 2000 GT model years