Why Toyota Only Built Two Convertible 2000GTs

Key Points:

• The Toyota 2000GT, produced in the mid-1960s, is considered Japan's first supercar and is the most desirable Toyota sports car, surpassing models like the MK4 Supra, MR2, and Celica.
• Featuring a sleek aluminum body and powered by a 2.0-liter inline-six engine producing 150 horsepower, the 2000GT achieved a top speed of 136 mph and broke three world speed and endurance records.
• Only 351 units were made before production ended in 1970, with 337 for road use and just two rare convertible prototypes created specifically for the James Bond film "You Only Live Twice" to accommodate Sean Connery's height.
• These convertible 2000GTs were not true convertibles but had a tonneau cover instead of a folding roof, making them unique but not practical for everyday use.
• The 2000GT coupe models regularly sell for over a million dollars, with one Shelby-tuned example fetching over $2.5 million, and the Bond convertibles are expected to command even higher prices due to their extreme rarity and cinematic history.