In an ongoing auction, a pristine 1968 Toyota 2000GT is gaining speed with bidders. The current going rate recently surpassed the half-million-dollar mark in the final days of October, demonstrating continued interest by eager collectors in the industry.

Although Toyota, unfortunately, isn’t a name that generally gets mentioned when the topic of vintage luxury and designer marques going to auction comes up, one model provides just a sample of what the Japanese automaker has to offer.

While the 1968 2000GT has turned heads with its white exterior, the sleek forms and pristine condition have brought heavy traffic to Bring a Trailer where the sale is being hosted.

The attractive and athletic ride is only one of 109 made with lefthand drive. There were 351 cars in the run overall. 

The 2000GT originally captured the public’s attention at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965. Although the car was only manufactured from 1967 to 1970, the classic sporty look made its mark across the globe, creating an exponentially growing fanbase for Toyota.

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At the time of the 2000GT’s release, many consumers did not have confidence in cars built outside of Europe or the United States. Toyota changed all of that, and this shift in trust is what makes the older models such a hot commodity among collectors of all levels nowadays.

The example that’s up for grabs, chassis number MF10-10101, comes from the 2000GT’s production run’s second year. The curvy fenders, lengthy front, and stunning paint job give the car plenty of street credit. The lefthand drive, black vinyl, and wood motifs seal the deal.

There is a rumor that the car originally had roared the streets in Solar Red. Although that would be quite sharp, we can’t blame someone for wanting to try something new with such a sweet set of wheels.