Toyota's agelessly beautiful 2000GT has been sold by RM Auctions for
$1.16 million, making it the new record holder for the most expensive
Asian car ever sold. As always, rarity played a big factory in driving
up the price; just 351 2000GT models were built, and only 62
left-hand-drive cars (like this one). The classic Toyota,
standout member of Texas car-collector Don Davies' paddock, was
originally a US-delivery car that spent time in a collection back in a
Japan before returning to Texas just a short time ago. The car last sold
in March of 2011, for just $650,000.
Enthusiasts will recognize the 2000GT as perhaps the most heralded
Japanese classic of all time. Sometimes referred to as Japan's first supercar, the 2000GT boasted a
150-horsepower, dual overhead cam, 2.0-liter straight-six engine; a
five-speed manual transmission; and a reported top speed of over 135
miles per hour.
RM described this record-setting example as, "the finest and most
authentic 2000GT to come to market in recent years."
Courtesy of Autoblog.com
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