by Michael Satterfield Carroll Shelby had done it all, he saw victory at Le Mans with Aston Martin, raced in the early days of F1, created the Cobra, Daytona Coupe, Shelby Mustangs, and was a successful businessman. All of his success captured the attention of Toyota and in 1968 they asked Shelby to become their distributor for the state of Texas. Shelby declined, "I turned it down because I.
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
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.
Toyota-Shelby 2000GT - Secret Classics
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
Right after Toyota revealed its sleek, iconic 2000GT, Carroll Shelby got three of them to turn into SCCA race cars. And now, one of those three--the very first production 2000GT--is about to hit Gooding & Co's auction block.
The Toyota 2000GT resonates with car collectors and lovers around the world. Carroll Shelby seemed unlikely to take the Japanese import racing, but he did.
This is the 1967 Shelby Toyota 2000GT his team raced with in the 1968 C-Production SCCA racing circuit. Carroll Shelby was fame came from many different automotive ventures, however, he is probably most known for his cars while at Ford. He helped develop several cars there including the Shelby Cobra and Mustang-based Shelby GT350, GT500.
For Sale: 1967 Toyota 2000GT Carroll Shelby Race Car, 1 Of 3 Ever Made ...
The Toyota 2000GT resonates with car collectors and lovers around the world. Carroll Shelby seemed unlikely to take the Japanese import racing, but he did.
This Toyota/Shelby 2000GT is the most historically significant car to ever come out of Japan to the US and is one of three cars campaigned by Carroll Shelby. Japan took a unique approach to marketing this vehicle to the public by first wowing fans at the racetrack before making them available for purchase at Toyota showrooms.
A one-of-three 1967 Toyota 2000 GT sports car tuned for racing by Carroll Shelby just sold for a record-setting $2.54 million at auction.
The 2000GT has long been revered for it's style, and it's Yamaha partnership - but did you also know that Toyota asked none other than Carroll Shelby for help?
Kidney, Anyone? Carroll Shelby’s Toyota 2000GT #00001 For $1.7 Million ...
The Toyota 2000GT is already the stuff of myth. The Shelby racing connection of this 1967 model adds that much more mystique.
This is the 1967 Shelby Toyota 2000GT his team raced with in the 1968 C-Production SCCA racing circuit. Carroll Shelby was fame came from many different automotive ventures, however, he is probably most known for his cars while at Ford. He helped develop several cars there including the Shelby Cobra and Mustang-based Shelby GT350, GT500.
This Toyota/Shelby 2000GT is the most historically significant car to ever come out of Japan to the US and is one of three cars campaigned by Carroll Shelby. Japan took a unique approach to marketing this vehicle to the public by first wowing fans at the racetrack before making them available for purchase at Toyota showrooms.
A one-of-three 1967 Toyota 2000 GT sports car tuned for racing by Carroll Shelby just sold for a record-setting $2.54 million at auction.
Toyota 2000GT De Corrida Preparado Por Carroll Shelby Vai A Leilão
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.
Right after Toyota revealed its sleek, iconic 2000GT, Carroll Shelby got three of them to turn into SCCA race cars. And now, one of those three--the very first production 2000GT--is about to hit Gooding & Co's auction block.
A one-of-three 1967 Toyota 2000 GT sports car tuned for racing by Carroll Shelby just sold for a record-setting $2.54 million at auction.
The 2000GT has long been revered for it's style, and it's Yamaha partnership - but did you also know that Toyota asked none other than Carroll Shelby for help?
Toyota Shelby/2000GT
by Michael Satterfield Carroll Shelby had done it all, he saw victory at Le Mans with Aston Martin, raced in the early days of F1, created the Cobra, Daytona Coupe, Shelby Mustangs, and was a successful businessman. All of his success captured the attention of Toyota and in 1968 they asked Shelby to become their distributor for the state of Texas. Shelby declined, "I turned it down because I.
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 resonates with car collectors and lovers around the world. Carroll Shelby seemed unlikely to take the Japanese import racing, but he did.
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
Just Announced: Hot Wheels RLC Exclusive Carroll Shelby SCCA Toyota ...
This Toyota/Shelby 2000GT is the most historically significant car to ever come out of Japan to the US and is one of three cars campaigned by Carroll Shelby. Japan took a unique approach to marketing this vehicle to the public by first wowing fans at the racetrack before making them available for purchase at Toyota showrooms.
The Toyota 2000GT resonates with car collectors and lovers around the world. Carroll Shelby seemed unlikely to take the Japanese import racing, but he did.
A one-of-three 1967 Toyota 2000 GT sports car tuned for racing by Carroll Shelby just sold for a record-setting $2.54 million at auction.
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 Toyota 2000GT Souped By Carroll Shelby Could Sell For Millions
Right after Toyota revealed its sleek, iconic 2000GT, Carroll Shelby got three of them to turn into SCCA race cars. And now, one of those three--the very first production 2000GT--is about to hit Gooding & Co's auction block.
This is the 1967 Shelby Toyota 2000GT his team raced with in the 1968 C-Production SCCA racing circuit. Carroll Shelby was fame came from many different automotive ventures, however, he is probably most known for his cars while at Ford. He helped develop several cars there including the Shelby Cobra and Mustang-based Shelby GT350, GT500.
The 2000GT has long been revered for it's style, and it's Yamaha partnership - but did you also know that Toyota asked none other than Carroll Shelby for help?
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.
Carroll Shelby Toyota 2000gt
The 2000GT has long been revered for it's style, and it's Yamaha partnership - but did you also know that Toyota asked none other than Carroll Shelby for help?
Right after Toyota revealed its sleek, iconic 2000GT, Carroll Shelby got three of them to turn into SCCA race cars. And now, one of those three--the very first production 2000GT--is about to hit Gooding & Co's auction block.
This is the 1967 Shelby Toyota 2000GT his team raced with in the 1968 C-Production SCCA racing circuit. Carroll Shelby was fame came from many different automotive ventures, however, he is probably most known for his cars while at Ford. He helped develop several cars there including the Shelby Cobra and Mustang-based Shelby GT350, GT500.
The Toyota 2000GT resonates with car collectors and lovers around the world. Carroll Shelby seemed unlikely to take the Japanese import racing, but he did.
Toyota 2000 Gt Shelby
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
This is the 1967 Shelby Toyota 2000GT his team raced with in the 1968 C-Production SCCA racing circuit. Carroll Shelby was fame came from many different automotive ventures, however, he is probably most known for his cars while at Ford. He helped develop several cars there including the Shelby Cobra and Mustang-based Shelby GT350, GT500.
A one-of-three 1967 Toyota 2000 GT sports car tuned for racing by Carroll Shelby just sold for a record-setting $2.54 million at auction.
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.
Toyota 2000GT De Corrida Preparado Por Carroll Shelby Vai A Leilão
by Michael Satterfield Carroll Shelby had done it all, he saw victory at Le Mans with Aston Martin, raced in the early days of F1, created the Cobra, Daytona Coupe, Shelby Mustangs, and was a successful businessman. All of his success captured the attention of Toyota and in 1968 they asked Shelby to become their distributor for the state of Texas. Shelby declined, "I turned it down because I.
Right after Toyota revealed its sleek, iconic 2000GT, Carroll Shelby got three of them to turn into SCCA race cars. And now, one of those three--the very first production 2000GT--is about to hit Gooding & Co's auction block.
The Toyota 2000GT resonates with car collectors and lovers around the world. Carroll Shelby seemed unlikely to take the Japanese import racing, but he did.
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
This Toyota/Shelby 2000GT is the most historically significant car to ever come out of Japan to the US and is one of three cars campaigned by Carroll Shelby. Japan took a unique approach to marketing this vehicle to the public by first wowing fans at the racetrack before making them available for purchase at Toyota showrooms.
The Toyota 2000GT resonates with car collectors and lovers around the world. Carroll Shelby seemed unlikely to take the Japanese import racing, but he did.
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 has long been revered for it's style, and it's Yamaha partnership - but did you also know that Toyota asked none other than Carroll Shelby for help?
For Sale: 1967 Toyota 2000GT Carroll Shelby Race Car, 1 Of 3 Ever Made ...
The Toyota 2000GT is already the stuff of myth. The Shelby racing connection of this 1967 model adds that much more mystique.
Right after Toyota revealed its sleek, iconic 2000GT, Carroll Shelby got three of them to turn into SCCA race cars. And now, one of those three--the very first production 2000GT--is about to hit Gooding & Co's auction block.
The Toyota 2000GT resonates with car collectors and lovers around the world. Carroll Shelby seemed unlikely to take the Japanese import racing, but he did.
A one-of-three 1967 Toyota 2000 GT sports car tuned for racing by Carroll Shelby just sold for a record-setting $2.54 million at auction.
This Toyota/Shelby 2000GT is the most historically significant car to ever come out of Japan to the US and is one of three cars campaigned by Carroll Shelby. Japan took a unique approach to marketing this vehicle to the public by first wowing fans at the racetrack before making them available for purchase at Toyota showrooms.
The Toyota 2000GT resonates with car collectors and lovers around the world. Carroll Shelby seemed unlikely to take the Japanese import racing, but he did.
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 has long been revered for it's style, and it's Yamaha partnership - but did you also know that Toyota asked none other than Carroll Shelby for help?
by Michael Satterfield Carroll Shelby had done it all, he saw victory at Le Mans with Aston Martin, raced in the early days of F1, created the Cobra, Daytona Coupe, Shelby Mustangs, and was a successful businessman. All of his success captured the attention of Toyota and in 1968 they asked Shelby to become their distributor for the state of Texas. Shelby declined, "I turned it down because I.
The Toyota 2000GT is already the stuff of myth. The Shelby racing connection of this 1967 model adds that much more mystique.
Right after Toyota revealed its sleek, iconic 2000GT, Carroll Shelby got three of them to turn into SCCA race cars. And now, one of those three--the very first production 2000GT--is about to hit Gooding & Co's auction block.
This is the 1967 Shelby Toyota 2000GT his team raced with in the 1968 C-Production SCCA racing circuit. Carroll Shelby was fame came from many different automotive ventures, however, he is probably most known for his cars while at Ford. He helped develop several cars there including the Shelby Cobra and Mustang-based Shelby GT350, GT500.
A one-of-three 1967 Toyota 2000 GT sports car tuned for racing by Carroll Shelby just sold for a record-setting $2.54 million at auction.
In 1967, Toyota teamed up with Carroll Shelby to enter the 2000GT in the American SCCA series in C category.
