A 1967 Toyota 2000 GT raced by Shelby American crossed the auction block March 4 for US$2.535 million (after auction fees), setting a record for the most expensive Japanese car ever sold. The car.
The Shelby Toyota 2000 GT sold for $2.535 million, becoming the most expensive JDM car ever sold. The car was one of only three racing examples built by Carroll Shelby, adding to its value.
The Toyota 2000GT is a limited-production front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door, two-seat sports car / grand tourer designed by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha. First displayed to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was manufactured under contract by Yamaha between 1967 and 1970. A halo car for the automaker, in Japan it was exclusive to Toyota's Japanese retail.
So it must have been a surprise when Toyota approached Carroll Shelby with a $500,000 budget to field the 2000GT in production sports car racing. Specifically, the class was the 1968 season of SCCA C/Production, where cars like the Triumph TR250 and the Porsche 911 were already dominant.
The Shelby Toyota 2000 GT sold for $2.535 million, becoming the most expensive JDM car ever sold. The car was one of only three racing examples built by Carroll Shelby, adding to its value.
This Shelby-built Toyota 2000GT is now the most expensive Japanese car ever sold at auction at a staggering $2,535,000. The car is a stand-out rarity among the already rare 2000GT line, mind you.
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
A 1967 Toyota 2000 GT raced by Shelby American crossed the auction block March 4 for US$2.535 million (after auction fees), setting a record for the most expensive Japanese car ever sold. The car.
The 2000GT was the car which launched Toyota's circuit racing history. It made its debut at the Japanese Grand Prix.
The Shelby Toyota 2000 GT sold for $2.535 million, becoming the most expensive JDM car ever sold. The car was one of only three racing examples built by Carroll Shelby, adding to its value.
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
A 1967 Toyota 2000 GT raced by Shelby American crossed the auction block March 4 for US$2.535 million (after auction fees), setting a record for the most expensive Japanese car ever sold. The car.
The Shelby Toyota 2000 GT sold for $2.535 million, becoming the most expensive JDM car ever sold. The car was one of only three racing examples built by Carroll Shelby, adding to its value.
So it must have been a surprise when Toyota approached Carroll Shelby with a $500,000 budget to field the 2000GT in production sports car racing. Specifically, the class was the 1968 season of SCCA C/Production, where cars like the Triumph TR250 and the Porsche 911 were already dominant.
The Toyota 2000GT is already the stuff of myth. The Shelby racing connection of this 1967 model adds that much more mystique.
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
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The Toyota 2000GT is a limited-production front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door, two-seat sports car / grand tourer designed by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha. First displayed to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was manufactured under contract by Yamaha between 1967 and 1970. A halo car for the automaker, in Japan it was exclusive to Toyota's Japanese retail.
So it must have been a surprise when Toyota approached Carroll Shelby with a $500,000 budget to field the 2000GT in production sports car racing. Specifically, the class was the 1968 season of SCCA C/Production, where cars like the Triumph TR250 and the Porsche 911 were already dominant.
The Shelby Toyota 2000 GT sold for $2.535 million, becoming the most expensive JDM car ever sold. The car was one of only three racing examples built by Carroll Shelby, adding to its value.
This Shelby-built Toyota 2000GT is now the most expensive Japanese car ever sold at auction at a staggering $2,535,000. The car is a stand-out rarity among the already rare 2000GT line, mind you.
The Toyota 2000GT is a limited-production front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door, two-seat sports car / grand tourer designed by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha. First displayed to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was manufactured under contract by Yamaha between 1967 and 1970. A halo car for the automaker, in Japan it was exclusive to Toyota's Japanese retail.
So it must have been a surprise when Toyota approached Carroll Shelby with a $500,000 budget to field the 2000GT in production sports car racing. Specifically, the class was the 1968 season of SCCA C/Production, where cars like the Triumph TR250 and the Porsche 911 were already dominant.
A 1967 Toyota 2000 GT raced by Shelby American crossed the auction block March 4 for US$2.535 million (after auction fees), setting a record for the most expensive Japanese car ever sold. The car.
This Shelby-built Toyota 2000GT is now the most expensive Japanese car ever sold at auction at a staggering $2,535,000. The car is a stand-out rarity among the already rare 2000GT line, mind you.
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In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
The Shelby Toyota 2000 GT sold for $2.535 million, becoming the most expensive JDM car ever sold. The car was one of only three racing examples built by Carroll Shelby, adding to its value.
A 1967 Toyota 2000 GT raced by Shelby American crossed the auction block March 4 for US$2.535 million (after auction fees), setting a record for the most expensive Japanese car ever sold. The car.
So impressed was Shelby and the team that they figured with the lessons learned from 1968 that the 69 seasons would result in a championship. But Toyota had other plans, not seeing the value of motorsports for marketing economy cars they pulled the funding of the program and the 2000GT factory program came to an early and abrupt end.
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The 2000GT was the car which launched Toyota's circuit racing history. It made its debut at the Japanese Grand Prix.
A 1967 Toyota 2000 GT raced by Shelby American crossed the auction block March 4 for US$2.535 million (after auction fees), setting a record for the most expensive Japanese car ever sold. The car.
The Toyota 2000GT is already the stuff of myth. The Shelby racing connection of this 1967 model adds that much more mystique.
So impressed was Shelby and the team that they figured with the lessons learned from 1968 that the 69 seasons would result in a championship. But Toyota had other plans, not seeing the value of motorsports for marketing economy cars they pulled the funding of the program and the 2000GT factory program came to an early and abrupt end.
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This Shelby-built Toyota 2000GT is now the most expensive Japanese car ever sold at auction at a staggering $2,535,000. The car is a stand-out rarity among the already rare 2000GT line, mind you.
The Toyota 2000GT is a limited-production front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door, two-seat sports car / grand tourer designed by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha. First displayed to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was manufactured under contract by Yamaha between 1967 and 1970. A halo car for the automaker, in Japan it was exclusive to Toyota's Japanese retail.
The Shelby Toyota 2000 GT sold for $2.535 million, becoming the most expensive JDM car ever sold. The car was one of only three racing examples built by Carroll Shelby, adding to its value.
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
The Toyota 2000GT is a limited-production front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door, two-seat sports car / grand tourer designed by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha. First displayed to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was manufactured under contract by Yamaha between 1967 and 1970. A halo car for the automaker, in Japan it was exclusive to Toyota's Japanese retail.
This Shelby-built Toyota 2000GT is now the most expensive Japanese car ever sold at auction at a staggering $2,535,000. The car is a stand-out rarity among the already rare 2000GT line, mind you.
The Toyota 2000 GT is a highly desirable classic car in the collectors' market with an average sale price of around $1 million. However, the Toyota-Shelby 2000 GT's desirability understandably eclipses that of the standard model, deemed as "one of the most significant Japanese cars ever built" by the auction house.
The Toyota 2000GT is already the stuff of myth. The Shelby racing connection of this 1967 model adds that much more mystique.
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This Shelby-built Toyota 2000GT is now the most expensive Japanese car ever sold at auction at a staggering $2,535,000. The car is a stand-out rarity among the already rare 2000GT line, mind you.
The Toyota 2000GT is a limited-production front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door, two-seat sports car / grand tourer designed by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha. First displayed to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was manufactured under contract by Yamaha between 1967 and 1970. A halo car for the automaker, in Japan it was exclusive to Toyota's Japanese retail.
A 1967 Toyota 2000 GT raced by Shelby American crossed the auction block March 4 for US$2.535 million (after auction fees), setting a record for the most expensive Japanese car ever sold. The car.
The Toyota 2000GT is already the stuff of myth. The Shelby racing connection of this 1967 model adds that much more mystique.
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The Shelby Toyota 2000 GT sold for $2.535 million, becoming the most expensive JDM car ever sold. The car was one of only three racing examples built by Carroll Shelby, adding to its value.
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
So impressed was Shelby and the team that they figured with the lessons learned from 1968 that the 69 seasons would result in a championship. But Toyota had other plans, not seeing the value of motorsports for marketing economy cars they pulled the funding of the program and the 2000GT factory program came to an early and abrupt end.
The Toyota 2000GT is a limited-production front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door, two-seat sports car / grand tourer designed by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha. First displayed to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was manufactured under contract by Yamaha between 1967 and 1970. A halo car for the automaker, in Japan it was exclusive to Toyota's Japanese retail.
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So it must have been a surprise when Toyota approached Carroll Shelby with a $500,000 budget to field the 2000GT in production sports car racing. Specifically, the class was the 1968 season of SCCA C/Production, where cars like the Triumph TR250 and the Porsche 911 were already dominant.
The Toyota 2000GT is already the stuff of myth. The Shelby racing connection of this 1967 model adds that much more mystique.
The Toyota 2000 GT is a highly desirable classic car in the collectors' market with an average sale price of around $1 million. However, the Toyota-Shelby 2000 GT's desirability understandably eclipses that of the standard model, deemed as "one of the most significant Japanese cars ever built" by the auction house.
The Shelby Toyota 2000 GT sold for $2.535 million, becoming the most expensive JDM car ever sold. The car was one of only three racing examples built by Carroll Shelby, adding to its value.
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
So impressed was Shelby and the team that they figured with the lessons learned from 1968 that the 69 seasons would result in a championship. But Toyota had other plans, not seeing the value of motorsports for marketing economy cars they pulled the funding of the program and the 2000GT factory program came to an early and abrupt end.
This Shelby-built Toyota 2000GT is now the most expensive Japanese car ever sold at auction at a staggering $2,535,000. The car is a stand-out rarity among the already rare 2000GT line, mind you.
The Toyota 2000GT is already the stuff of myth. The Shelby racing connection of this 1967 model adds that much more mystique.
The Toyota 2000 GT is a highly desirable classic car in the collectors' market with an average sale price of around $1 million. However, the Toyota-Shelby 2000 GT's desirability understandably eclipses that of the standard model, deemed as "one of the most significant Japanese cars ever built" by the auction house.
So it must have been a surprise when Toyota approached Carroll Shelby with a $500,000 budget to field the 2000GT in production sports car racing. Specifically, the class was the 1968 season of SCCA C/Production, where cars like the Triumph TR250 and the Porsche 911 were already dominant.
The 2000GT was the car which launched Toyota's circuit racing history. It made its debut at the Japanese Grand Prix.
The Toyota 2000GT is a limited-production front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door, two-seat sports car / grand tourer designed by Toyota in collaboration with Yamaha. First displayed to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was manufactured under contract by Yamaha between 1967 and 1970. A halo car for the automaker, in Japan it was exclusive to Toyota's Japanese retail.
The Shelby Toyota 2000 GT sold for $2.535 million, becoming the most expensive JDM car ever sold. The car was one of only three racing examples built by Carroll Shelby, adding to its value.
A 1967 Toyota 2000 GT raced by Shelby American crossed the auction block March 4 for US$2.535 million (after auction fees), setting a record for the most expensive Japanese car ever sold. The car.
