A 1967 Toyota 2000 GT was auctioned for an incredible $ 1.15 million, which makes it the most expensive Toyota ever sold and most expensive Asian car ever, according to the publisher of Hagerty’s Price Guide. The Toyota 2000 GT stands in line of Toyota’s long history of creating exciting, driver-focused sports cars which started with the introduction of the 2-cylinder boxer engined Sports 800 in 1962 and lives on in the Toyota 86.
“When the Toyota 2000 GT was built I was eleven years old, and I loved it. I said, I want to drive something like this when I grow up. My dream came true when I drove a 2000 GT in a vintage car rally. That was a really great experience,” said Akio Toyoda, president, Toyota Motor Corporation. “I want young people to feel those same desires when they see a new Toyota sports car. I want to transfer the thrill of the race track to our vehicles, and make driving fun and exciting for our customers.”
The 2000 GT was powered by a 2.0L straight-6 with a double overhead camshaft that generated 112kW and could reach 220 km/h on the track. The Japanese “supercar” established three world endurance records, including the fastest average speed continuously over 16,000 km at 207km/h.
Its elegant, flowing form was distinctively prominent among car designs in those days and it created a sensation overseas; so much that a specially customized 2000GT convertible appeared with Sean Connery in the James Bond movie, “You only live twice” in 1967.
During development of the 86, chief engineer Tetsuya Tada placed a 2000 GT in the studio next to the designers’ clay model. The result is that the 86 is infused with the character of the 2000 GT, especially the graceful side-window shape, long bonnet and rear fender line.
Similar to the collaboration with Subaru on the 86, the 2000GT was jointly developed with Yamaha Motor Co., which tuned the engine and assembled parts.
The Toyota 86 captures the best elements of three key models its rich heritage - the Sports 800, 2000GT and AE86 - and delivers passionate sports car fans in Saudi Arabia and around the world a unique and exciting driving experience.
1967 Toyota 2000 GT most expensive Toyota ever sold
1967 Toyota 2000 GT most expensive Toyota ever sold
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
- It follows the critically acclaimed synth pop “Harry’s House,” which earned the former One Direction star album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards
- “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” will contain 12 tracks and is executive produced by Kid Harpoon
NEW YORK: In this world, it’s just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
Titled “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” and out March 6, the album is Styles’ first full-length project in four years. It follows the 2022, critically acclaimed synth pop record “Harry’s House,” which earned the former One Direction star the top prize of album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
In a review, The Associated Press celebrated “Harry’s House” for showcasing “a breadth of style that matches the album’s emotional range.”
On Instagram, Styles’ shared the cover artwork for “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” which features the 31-year-old artist in a T-shirt and jeans at night, standing underneath a shimmering disco ball hung outside.
According to a press release, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” will contain 12 tracks and is executive produced by Kid Harpoon. The British songwriter and producer has been a close collaborator of Styles’ since the beginning of his solo career, working on all of his albums since the singer’s 2017 self-titled debut.
“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” is now available for preorder.
It is also Styles’ first project since his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne died in 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
