This 1967 Toyota 2000GT is finished in Solar Red and is one of just 62 LHD US-market examples produced. The limited-production, hand-built grand tourer was developed as a collaboration between Yamaha and Toyota, and it receives power from a 1,988cc DOHC inline-six paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential. This example (chassis MF10-10100) was purchased new by the late Otto Linton, a Philadelphia-area collector, tuner, racer, and Toyota dealer. It remained with Mr. Linton for over 30 years and has since traded hands between a number of private collectors. Marque specialists Main Line Exotics performed a partial restoration in 2006, and the car was showcased the following year at the at the Monterey Historics as part of the Toyota Motorsports 50th Anniversary display. It also participated in the 2010 Copperstate 1000 and received approximately $29k in mechanical service under the previous owner. MF10-10100 is now being offered by the selling dealer in San Jose, California with its original owner’s manual, factory tools, and clear Montana title.

Just 351 2000GTs were built between 1967 and 1970, when production ended. The final concept was drawn by a young industrial designer, Saturo Nozak, and the bodywork was hand-formed over a wooden buck and constructed entirely in Japan. Pegasus White and Solar Red were the most common colors.

This example remains finished in the factory color, which was reapplied during the 2006 partial restoration by Robert Tkacik at Main Line Exotics in Biddeford, Maine. Driving lamps are concealed behind plexiglass covers, with pop-up headlights positioned above. 4-wheel power-assisted Sumitomo/Dunlop disc brakes are mounted behind the magnesium center-lock wheels, both firsts for Toyota.

The 2000GT utilizes a center-backbone chassis, inspired by the Lotus Elan and designed to enable a roofline of just 45.” Independent coilover suspension is also fitted at each corner, another first for Toyota. The rectangular side doors behind the front wheels provide access to the air cleaner, windshield washer reservoir, and battery.

Of the 351 2000GTs produced for worldwide distribution, only 62 US-market cars were manufactured by the factory with left-hand drive.

The rosewood-veneer dash was constructed by the craftsmen at Yamaha’s piano division and is complemented by a mahogany wheel and shift knob. Primary gauges are mounted behind conically-shaped lenses to prevent sunlight from reflecting into the driver’s eyes. A dual-face rally clock is integrated into the center console just below factory auto-seek radio. 14 miles are shown on the odometer, which has been reset.

The 1988cc inline-six is mounted low between the two front chassis spars and behind the front axle centerline. It is based on a Toyota sedan block and utilizes a Yamaha-developed twin-cam aluminum cylinder head with hemispherical combustion chambers, as well as forged pistons and an aluminum sump. The factory induction system was comprised of three Mikuni/Solex sidedraft carburetors, which have been replaced by triple 40 DCOE Webers on this car to aid driveability.

A synchronized 5-speed gearbox is responsible for transmitting power to a factory limited-slip rear differential through a short, 21″ driveshaft. Under the previous owner, a reported $29k was spent on mechanical service, primarily focused on the engine and transmission. Additional photos of the undercarriage have been provided in the gallery below.

The original English language owner’s manual has been retained, along with the factory tool roll, soft-face mallet, jack, and spare tire. MF10-10100 is listed in Toyota 2000 GT: The Complete History of Japan’s First Supercar by author and cutaway artist Shin Yoshikawa, and it has also been featured in multiple automotive magazines and publications.