1970 Toyota 2000GT – The Crown Jewel of Japanese Automotive History The 1970 Toyota 2000GT is a rare and revolutionary masterpiece that redefined Japan’s position in the world of high-performance sports cars. Powered by a 2.0L DOHC inline-six engine developed in collaboration with Yamaha, it produced 150 horsepower and was paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, delivering refined performance and a top speed of over 135 mph (217 km/h). With its hand-built aluminum body, pop-up headlights, and flowing fastback design, the 2000GT combined European styling elegance with Japanese precision. Its advanced engineering included four-wheel independent suspension and all-wheel disc brakes—features uncommon even among European sports cars of the era. Limited to just 351 units worldwide, the 2000GT is not only Toyota’s first true supercar, but also a cultural icon, famously featured in the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice. Today, it stands as one of the most collectible and valuable Japanese cars ever produced, symbolizing the birth of Japan’s world-class sports car legacy.