Collector Offers Three Rare Toyota 2000GTs
The Toyota 2000GT may not be a household name for the general public, but among collectors and automotive industry enthusiasts, it is considered one of the most revered sports models ever to come out of Japan. Its rarity is due to the fact that only 351 units were produced between 1967 and 1970, making it a find even in elite retro car collector circles.
Despite this, one anonymous collector is reportedly putting up for sale not one, but three such cars at once. The total asking price for the trio is $3.8 million. And surprisingly, that’s not even the most unusual part of the story.
Offer Details and the Cars
The lot for sale includes one automatic car in silver metallic color, as well as two models with a manual transmission, painted in Solar Red and white “Pegasus” color. This combination covers exactly half of the original factory colors available for the 2000GT.
The listing appeared thanks to Evren Milano, a designer from Abu Dhabi. The message states that all three cars are located in Japan, on-site inspections are possible, and a “representative in Qatar” is involved in the process. Detailed information about mileage or service history is not provided, but limited photographs of the red and silver cars indicate their exceptionally clean exterior and interior.
Limited photographs of the red and silver cars indicate their exceptionally clean exterior and interior.
Questions Regarding the Seller and Sale Conditions
The sales situation appears somewhat murky. The listing is placed on Facebook Marketplace — a platform more associated with selling used electronics than with classic cars worth millions. Any potential buyer seriously considering such a deal would need to thoroughly verify all details. Uncertainty remains regarding the seller’s identity, the exact location of the cars, and the transaction mechanism.
If buying all three cars seems excessive, the seller offers them separately as well. The automatic costs about $970 thousand, while the manual transmission models are valued at approximately $1.4 million each.
Market Value and Prospects
Toyota 2000GT prices have steadily risen over the past decade. Well-preserved examples are now regularly valued in seven-figure sums, and particularly rare or historically significant models cost much more. Whether these three cars meet that level is an open question, but they will certainly serve as a test for it.
The silver 2000GT, judging by everything, is a post-facelift version (after 1969) with smaller headlights integrated into the grille. The white and red cars are pre-facelift models with the original design.
White 2000GT from the Toyota Automobile Museum collection.
The sale of three such iconic cars at once is an event that attracts the attention of the entire collector world. It not only demonstrates the consistently high demand for Japanese classics but also points to the growth of their status as an investment asset. The success of this deal could set a new benchmark for the market, especially considering that each of these cars represents different stages of production and specifications. However, the unusual sales channel — a social network — leaves many questions regarding the legitimacy and safety of the transaction, which could affect the final outcome.