[{"id": 7218969, "authorName": "F430motors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f430motors/", "bidAmount": 430000, "content": "$430,000 bid placed by F430motors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635903108, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7218978, "authorName": "joepags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joepags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1 is a unicorn. 2 is a run.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1635903284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7218984, "authorName": "tundraudio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tundraudio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I finished all my popcorn for that '68 auction...time to fire up the microwave again!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635903317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7218987, "authorName": "BCEvo05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcevo05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 of these in the same 3 week period?! Unreal! I'm more partial to red without a doubt... But the white one that just sold and this one both look to be fantastic examples! GLWTA!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1635903457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219009, "authorName": "WillotheGlen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willotheglen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure, they're rare, and they have that cool Yamaha-designed DOHC cylinder head \u2013 but I don't consider the 2000GT a very good-looking car, and I will never understand why they pull such high prices.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1635903647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219022, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy double take BaTman!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1635903848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219025, "authorName": "Jseiver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jseiver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait a gosh darn minute. This is Deja Vu all over again. The white one that just sold had been solar red before repaint. Now this one original and still solar red one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635903856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219026, "authorName": "pruveit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pruveit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great first bid!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635903860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219030, "authorName": "wherearemypants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wherearemypants/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@willotheglen because you're wrong. Plus Bond.", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1635903904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219041, "authorName": "donyount (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donyount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://kaizen-factor.com/ultimate-toyota-restoration-car/\r\n\r\nMore on the history.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1635904050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219072, "authorName": "Slim67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slim67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know why but the white one looks better", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635904551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219085, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are starting to grow on me....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635904814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219089, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful. Will a blue one be next?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635904913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219094, "authorName": "3H0nda0rphans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3h0nda0rphans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully, Maine Line Exotics will notice this one too and provide some more insights and history for everyone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635905006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219097, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Slim, most people became familiar with these with James Bond, who was driven in a white one. Plus, white is the prototypical color for Japanese cars. Makes sense.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635905061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219098, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are just so cool. One showed up at the Palo Alto British Car Show in the etcetera category about 20 years ago. Very cool, and not yet priced in the stratosphere. Had a nice chat with the owner who liked the exotic nature of the car. Not unusually for cars of this era, it struck me how small and delicate it was. GLWA.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635905089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219150, "authorName": "jimmyx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmyx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never even knew what a 2000GT was until about 25 years ago. The landlord for one of my businesses was an older Doctor that had an eclectic collection of cars. I had to deliver some paperwork to his house one day and sitting in the driveway was a white 2000GT. It had seen better days and was sitting outside uncovered which is not terminal in So-Cal, but not good nonetheless. I asked him if he ever though of selling it and he said not really, but if someone would pony up $10K he would probably let it go. Back then I could still find nice Lotus Europa drivers for $4K, so I thought he was nuts. Looking back, the only nut was me......", "likes": 25, "timestamp": 1635905915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219152, "authorName": "devin1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devin1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, there will be no tire kickers given that first bid!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1635905947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219178, "authorName": "unclmank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclmank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, again!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635906460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219188, "authorName": "Marienbad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marienbad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad I just bought the white one, as I was really looking for one in red", "likes": 25, "timestamp": 1635906620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219258, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can not believe it\u2019s been 5 years - oy! 5 years and 265 miles\u2026..see, that\u2019s why I should never own a car of this caliber. I woulda put 26K on it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1635908215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219254, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For some silly reason I was under impression that these were rare!", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1635908215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219266, "authorName": "donyount (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donyount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More pics on my ig thedonyount. Thanks guys. Was planning on listing and blown away when saw the white one listed. Only one saw traded last few years was the one in Indiana auction for 912k. Saw it in person as well as bought an alpine at same auction. Open to questions.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1635908466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219272, "authorName": "green72c10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/green72c10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The owner of this one saw the white one sell and thought \u201cdamn, I think I have one those laying around somewhere\u201d.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1635908662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219276, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First thing I thought of when I saw this listing, coming right after today's successful 2000GT auction is that Craig Jackson must be seething.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1635908784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219322, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So. The Rockstar has me over. For pizza and some booze. And after a while of staring at the ocean and the sunset, he asks me if I'd be interested to see his cars.\r\n\r\n\"Yes. Yes I would.\"\r\n\r\nWe take an elevator to the bottom floor of his pad. The doors open. There's the usual. A couple Ferraris. A Lambo. Some muscle. MoPar mostly. And tucked over in a corner, a white 2000GT. I smile and say, \"James Bond\" and he laughs. Asks if I want to take it for a spin.\r\n\r\n\"Yes. Yes I do.\"\r\n\r\nA few glorious hours later, having rolled up Mulholland and down 101 and through Pedro, I'm convinced. There are cars, and then there are Cars.\r\n\r\nThis, is a Car.\r\n\r\nGLWTA.\r\n\r\n;^)", "likes": 34, "timestamp": 1635909759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219346, "authorName": "WillotheGlen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willotheglen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gee, @wherearemypants, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. (Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Bond didn't even drive it \u2013 he was driven around in it by the SIS agent.)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635910477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219395, "authorName": "DamianLillardToyota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damianlillardtoyota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That would look fantastic on my showroom floor with my red 1967 Toyota Stout.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635911620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219430, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning beauty...timeless in every way.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635912885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219433, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep an eye on this \"Toyota\" outfit ... they may be going places!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1635913020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219477, "authorName": "caymanandwent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanandwent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Costa Rica? Really? Not the normal stomping grounds for one of these babies.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635913986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219478, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's raining 2000GT's!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635914018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219554, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Take a ruler and draw a straight line form this to the Supra MKiv.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635916929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219556, "authorName": "Magicalmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magicalmachine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Back to Back 2000GT's. What are the chances?!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635917065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219610, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where else would you be able to find TWO Toyota 2000 GTs in a weeks time?? This is certainly the place to be though it is a long way from where BaT began. Beautiful car in a striking red-looks like one restored for the owner of Tysons Toyota many years ago.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1635921063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219624, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What color will be next? Incredible!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635922896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219651, "authorName": "Miatadon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatadon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has done a lot of traveling all over the world, more by air and sea than on roads.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1635926495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219658, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Miatadon Bring a Shipping Container\r\n\r\nI remember this the first time around. Since the virtues of these probably don't bear repeating I'm very interested as to where this lands pricewise -- the 2016 price is looking like a real bargain. I would say that RHD might slightly limit the pool of buyers but this color combination is more striking than the white/black one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635930929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219694, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Toyota 2000GT, the new Ford GT of BAT.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1635936632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219729, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks great, that\u2019s an MF10!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635939243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219735, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT one of these is special, but now you're just trolling us plebes that will never have the means to get near one of these, let alone own one.\r\n\r\nThanks! This is a car whose photos I will never tire of looking at.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1635939404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219794, "authorName": "Fuzz148", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fuzz148/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "White one was beautiful, but this red one is just drop dead gorgeous. And the fact it is right hand drive only adds to its cool factor.\r\nAnd what an awesome video. Captured every flawless angle of this car perfectly. Kudos to the video editor.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635942223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219804, "authorName": "Paw333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paw333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow a second one? I'm still wiping the drool off my keyboard from the white one.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1635942405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219819, "authorName": "GP1393", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gp1393/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@donyount was generous enough to host a PCA event at his house recently. I had the chance to see this car in the flesh. It is so tiny, almost unassuming. But when I saw it, my jaw dropped. I'd never seen one in person. Funny, but I am pretty sure that many of the people attending the event did not know what they were looking at. I sure did. Took several pix and still scroll the the interior shots I took. Snug, for sure, but with the row of gauges and glossy wood it is just perfect. Amazing! BTW @donyount I am the guy that gave you the action adventure novels. If you are reading them, hope you are enjoying.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1635942656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219848, "authorName": "wwjjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwjjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First time I saw one of these (red w/black interior) in 1981, wondered what a Ferrari was doing in a Toyota service area. But the dealership was on PCH where it bends around Palos Verdes, and a lot of high end cars come down out of those hills and canyons, so I wasn't too surprised. \r\nThen I saw it was a Toyota, and was shocked. Didn't realize ...(my ignorance)...Toyota was capable of such a beautiful car. In 2014 whilst touring a Toyota production facility in Japan, I bought a model of one in their gift shop. Closest I will ever come to owning one, but have admired their beauty for 30 years and counting.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1635943251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219877, "authorName": "Larry_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larry_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every time I promise to quit BaT another unicorn shows up. Is there a 12-step program available? Peace.", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1635943938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219865, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Toyotathon on BaT is going on right now! Come on down! 2000GT's? - we got em at unheard of pricing! No credit? No problem. Buy here, pay here!\n\nBalloons and party favors for the kids. So come on down, but hurry. Toyotathon on BaT ends soon and when they're gone, they're gone!", "likes": 44, "timestamp": 1635944334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219900, "authorName": "steveracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3Pedalonly. If I could upvote you 100 times I would.\r\n\r\nLove the engine compartment in this car. The best looking piece of the package. Oh, and the T grille bar, subtle, strong and on the early Celica Supras as well....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635944368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219919, "authorName": "a_ponce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a_ponce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow\u2026spectacular car\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635944720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219935, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forrest Gump:\r\n\"And just like that, the 2000 GT's came out of hiding.\"", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1635944890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219974, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh well, another 2000GT.\n\n\n\n\nOK, if one likes that sort of thing.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1635945300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219978, "authorName": "bmwofdaytona", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwofdaytona/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "have the owners manuel available to the winning bidder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635945324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220012, "authorName": "Lexday47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lexday47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At one time there was a Florida Toyota dealer who had 12 of these in his collection and probably still does.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635945837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220063, "authorName": "unclecharlie51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclecharlie51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like it's time to sell the '68 Corona RT43!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635946555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220103, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If Ford can bring back the GT(40) and Porsche bring back the Speedster I wonder why Toyota have not brought us a new one of these beauties?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1635947109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220142, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 down ~ 349 more to go", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1635947700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220172, "authorName": "yellowc7vert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowc7vert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep this up and I'll be able to start making LS swap and IMS bearing cracks without getting flagged.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635948072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220299, "authorName": "Bueller86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bueller86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3Pedalonly That was brilliant! I do not think I have ever actually laughed from a BaT comment before that one. I truly enjoy your comments here, very witty!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1635949740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220397, "authorName": "PrettyMuchAShelbyGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prettymuchashelbyguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow... in Big-D no doubt. Had no idea this treasure was so close... Extremely impressive!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635950954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220416, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@caymanandwent Nor is Mozambique!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635951282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220475, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@steveracer @Bueller86 Thank you so much for the kind words, much appreciated. @trademark Nice to see you too at the beginning of an auction! Now back to our regularly scheduled 2000GT auction, already in progress...\n\nNo, wait. Just received word from our A OK used car department that several low mileage off lease McLaren F1's and Ferrari 250 GTO's have been taken in on trade and will be coming to auction shortly. Further updates as they become available", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1635952205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220510, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3Pedalonly\r\n\r\nGood stuff as Carson would say & I'll add that you remind me of Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam with your announcement type comments ~ Adds levity to the auctions and great to see.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1635952373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220533, "authorName": "donyount (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donyount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gp1393. Thanks so much for the novels and kind words. Yes the Toyota has been surrounded by the porsches and always a favorite for all that see it. Saving the novels for some beach reading this winter. Thanks !", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1635952664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220560, "authorName": "fixkars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fixkars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will set the record", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635953042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220646, "authorName": "Habu2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/habu2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw this car at a local car show a couple of years ago, couldn't get a good look at it because the crowd around it was 10 deep. Thankfully the pics here give me a better look than I ever could have gotten back then.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635953929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220653, "authorName": "Deliguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deliguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the chances that two of these would show up on BaT within a couple of weeks of one another?", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1635954033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220657, "authorName": "uncledickie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uncledickie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i guess it is time to splurge on a lottery ticket! I could afford to buy it, but it lacks the necessary closet space....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635954110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220676, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"i guess it is time to splurge on a lottery ticket! I could afford to buy it, but it lacks the necessary closet space\u2026.\"\r\n\r\nIf your numbers come in I'm pretty certain a nice garage is in your future as well ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635954291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220710, "authorName": "Deliguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deliguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One thing I've always wondered about these cars, is if they are true knock-on splined hubs or if the five nuts are what hold the wheels on and the knock-ons are just \"trim\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635954673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220716, "authorName": "FlaRudy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flarudy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A twin of this beauty lives nearby and I have seen it driving several times down beautiful Old Cutler Rd. The car sounds amazing and is just so striking. I always wonder how many other drivers notice?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635954739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220798, "authorName": "sr31aj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sr31aj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend\u2019s dad bought one of these new back in the day. Comments for yesterday\u2019s white one compared the styling to 240Z, XKE, or Ferrari Daytona - these are much smaller. I remember my initial reaction was \u201chey look, someone\u2019s put a fastback body on a Lotus Elan\u201d! Easy to understand how some thought Toyota actually used the Lotus frame.\r\nUnfortunately I never got a ride in that one. Said Dad wasn\u2019t around much after purchasing the 2000GT, apparently he was busy shopping for a new wife to go with the new car! \r\nBTW, that car (NOT the one in this listing) was stolen, then eventually recovered something like 10 years later. Maybe someone here ( @MLE ?) knows more about that story?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635955663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220919, "authorName": "donyount (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donyount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@deliguy. Knock ons are not just trim. Got a better tool made from Toyota Corp special services division at cost of 5k which of course included with car. Old tool wasn\u2019t doing the trick. Nice comment from them was my car was nicer than ones in the museum. \r\n\r\nhttps://kaizen-factor.com/ultimate-toyota-restoration-car/", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1635956940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220949, "authorName": "55canri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/55canri/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anotha one", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635957202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221153, "authorName": "Dougiejak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougiejak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Token BAT clever comment (win lottery is taken):\n\nWelp, time to sell the house. Anyone know a good realtor?\n\nSeriously, what an iconic, stunning automobile. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635959295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221208, "authorName": "crosscountry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosscountry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The attention to detail is superb; the wood (Rosewood, I believe) was finished by a Japanese piano maker. Although it's right hand-drive, this is the one to get. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635959794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221220, "authorName": "JRE_SBSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jre_sbsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@55canri\r\n\r\nBeat me too it, tho I would have added a\r\n\r\n\r\n?\r\n\r\n\r\nto the post", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635959836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221382, "authorName": "Wdjsinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdjsinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Red > White", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635961155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221419, "authorName": "Dougiejak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougiejak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2112 Had exactly the same thing run through my mind on BJ Auctions.\r\nWhile social media has it\u2019s great and horrific (FB), BAT has taken it to a whole new level for future and current car enthusiasts. While seeing the car in person is great, the depth of the experience is unmatched here. Photos, videos, getting to know the owners, chat from experts, and the rest of us. Puts BJ in the Pleistocene. \r\nThis is solidly confirmed by the vast growth of high end, rare cars coming in droves to BAT. \r\nThank you BAT! Sry for over consuming bandwidth with a general comment, but I was waiting for a large chat to present my opinion and appreciation. GLWTA, although I doubt you\u2019ll need it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1635961380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221421, "authorName": "BlitzLead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blitzlead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FWIW, I think two Toyota 2000GTs in a row on BaT are just one example of the current status of how high value collector cars are now being auctioned.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1635961392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221427, "authorName": "3H0nda0rphans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3h0nda0rphans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yamaha deserves more credit for its involvement with the development and production of the 2000GT's. Yamaha 2000GT?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1635961423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221521, "authorName": "jh3384kksds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jh3384kksds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too saw the 2000GT drive in to the Palo Alto car show many years ago. I was standing inches away and did an unironic double take.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635962157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221482, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear BaThouse Forum: I own this 2000GT and the LHD from the other day. My gorgeous, young significant other is driving one and I'm in the other as we head down the twisty 2 lane road of my private island at sunset, sitting inches apart from each other. we gaze into each others eyes as we drive and occasionally look at the road till we reach the beach at the other end of the island where we...\n\nIn the real world, I'm stuck commenting here while dodging Teams meetings", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1635962292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221564, "authorName": "Tedman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Must've been 10 or more years ago now that we got to visit Shin Yoshikawa's shop. He was building an aluminum bodied 2000GT from scratch. He had the frame and most of the body nearly complete. It was quite an impressive sight in bare aluminum. Between seeing that, plus Shelby's personal Cobra (in for some aluminum repair work), plus a bare never-been-built original series CSX# Cobra frame (with original shipping labels still attached!), it made for quite a memorable afternoon. And to think our visit was totally unplanned. We didn't even know Shin had a shop nearby, and many of us didn't even know who he was. We were on a group run and had just stopped at local diner for lunch. Shin saw our cars as he lived close by, so he came over to say \"Hi\" and see what we were up to. One thing led to another and next thing you know he invited us to follow him over to his shop! He also gave us a good deal on his cutaway car prints (Shin's no dummy!), and those of us with cars, or an interest in cars he'd drawn, left with some very cool autographed mementos of that serendipitous afternoon. I still wonder if he ever finished his aluminum 2000GT, and if that Cobra frame ever got built into a complete car?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1635962333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221566, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 550000, "content": "$550,000 bid placed by SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635962340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7221616, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome to see yet another of these 2000GTs. What a beauty this one is, love the color!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635962522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221703, "authorName": "vwbussed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwbussed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a feeling $850k on the last one would bring more of these out of the woodwork", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635962882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221723, "authorName": "Deliguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deliguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "donyount, if the knock-ons are correct, the lug nuts must hold the splined hub on the wheel, correct. Interesting article you attached about the history of the car and the serial numbers and total production. Many low production cars have similar serial number issues, especially in the prewar period. No one knows for sure how many Austin Seven EA Sports were built, and though the number 168 or 167 crops up from time to time, I know of one numbered just over 200.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635962965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221726, "authorName": "vwbussed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwbussed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motorator another one to track on the pod", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635962981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7221860, "authorName": "linderpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linderpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vwbussed - the one from the other day did not cause this one to just pop out of the woodwork. I\u2019m sure both were submitted to BaT quite awhile ago, and neither seller likely knew which one would list first. Pure happenstance unless the sellers themselves are working together to move these rare cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635963502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7222724, "authorName": "donyount (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donyount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct. I submitted the car month and half ago and no one more surprised to see the white one than me I congratulate bat and buyer and seller for running excellent auction. I actually learned a lot from comments and enjoyed it.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1635967379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223283, "authorName": "motorator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vwbussed For sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635969731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223567, "authorName": "gordonf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gordonf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are gorgeous cars. The details are exquisite. I saw one of these at the Toyota Museum in Torrance a few years ago and had been to TMC's museum in Japan where there was another 2000GT.\n\nI worked for Toyota HQ in parts procurement ops. Sometime around 2004 - 2005, I was approached by a 2000GT owner asking if TMC in Japan could produce a batch of the magnesium wheels for the 2000GT. \n\nTMC replied that they had the drawings and material specs, but they said the magnesium alloy was no longer available. The buyer asked if any other mag or aluminum alloys could be used. TMC's reply was that the tooling for these wheels was designed for an exact amount of material shrinkage. There was no alternative alloy available that would work according to the TMC engineers. I was surprised that they still had any engineering info on the 2000GT.\n\nAnyway, to the seller and auction winner - GLWTA...these cars are rare and truly beautiful!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1635970992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223621, "authorName": "jazzyg72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jazzyg72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@crosscountry I read that it was the lead builder for Yamaha Pianos who was entrusted to do all of the woodwork on these beauties. And if you look closely at the detail in the photos it appears he made an effort to use only the finest wood available to him at that time. Absolutely stunning detail on these cars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635971133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223761, "authorName": "jazzyg72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jazzyg72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wwjjr We used to get our '73 Celica ST serviced at that Toyota dealer on PCH - I believe then it was Whitlesey Toyota. But the really amazing exotic collection was in the showrooms north on PCH in Hermosa Beach at Vasek Polak Porsche and just south of them on PCH was a boutique Ferrari and Maserati shop called Trend Motors. I became friendly with the staff there after stopping by frequently thinking someday I would own a Dino because that was the \"affordable\" Ferrari and then I would move up from there! LOL!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635971770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224197, "authorName": "RDO23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdo23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hmmmm, another Toyota unicorn within 1 day of a previous auction ending... pretty sneaky BaT, pretty sneaky", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635974130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224393, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Due unicorns? That's a lot of unicorns :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635975135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224540, "authorName": "Exige-S240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exige-s240/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing. I like this one better so perhaps it will bring more???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635975717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7225148, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alright! We get another chance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635977712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7225243, "authorName": "CyrusWong787", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyruswong787/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One goes out, another comes in...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635978789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7225303, "authorName": "SchlickVonReitmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schlickvonreitmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The lower mileage 2000GT sold for $850K yesterday, so we'll see how this one does. Hope it meets reserve. Not many of these around. GLWTA ! (sorry, just read some previous posts and this has already been covered...)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635979690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7225558, "authorName": "MLE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sr31aj If that \u2018stolen car\u2019 was from St Louis then yes, we do know about it. It was offered to us perhaps 10 years ago. Thru the VIN and our owner files we were able to assist the family in retaking possession. \r\n\r\n@deliguy Thx for asking about the center knockoffs and lug nuts. The lug nuts attach to torque studs that seat into the brake discs, thus eliminating the chance of the wheel rotating should the knockoff loosen. \r\nA protective technique in loosening the knockoffs is to put a sacrificial piece of leather between the knockoff and the removal tool before hitting the ear of the tool, thus protecting the chrome finish. \r\nMaine Line Exotics", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635983614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7225651, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MLE\r\n\r\nYou continue to add so much knowledge ~ I'm simply an observer and enjoy all of the details you add ~ Thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635984912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7225707, "authorName": "Habu2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/habu2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do two Unicorns make a Bicorn? a Duocorn?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635985700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7225728, "authorName": "Deliguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deliguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MLE, thank you for letting me know about the knock-ons. Rather than a lead hammer on the knock-ons on my Frazer Nash, I use a rawhide one which doesn't damage the chrome. That what many prewar cars like the F-N's came with.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635986156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7225742, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tedman As I understood it - that aluminum body was being hand built by Shin for a customer. After several years the customer was unhappy with the progress and/or quality of the work. A law suite followed.. and some settlement was made or ordered. Shin was quite upset.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635986401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7226034, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super rare car by today's mass produced standards, where, e.g., Ferrari built ten times as many 488 Pista (~3500). More rare than a 550 Barchetta or SuperAmerica. Comparable to the 250 Lusso (350) and just 15 more than the Alfa 8C Spider (336). Looks great in red!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635990994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7226146, "authorName": "Cobraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a result of some last minute comments made during the white 2000GT auction, I took a look at the rear of this car for assembled fit and finish (pic 11 and pic 177). Of note, the right rear taillight location on this car appears to align better with the left taillight and the lower splash panel is more uniform below the car. The stance of the car is also more level with the ground. Understanding that both cars were hand assembled and parts changes were likely made during the manufacturing process, I suppose such variances could be seen as normal. Anyway, all is extremely square on this car and it appears to be an exceptional example. Although these cars look good in white, I\u2019m partial to this one in the red. GLWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635992907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7226215, "authorName": "silverarrowcarsltd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverarrowcarsltd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck seller! We were thrilled with the engagement we had from our 2000GT!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635994077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7226371, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Habu2 I believe a bicorn and duocorn are both two horned unicorn, but several unicorns are the start of a herd.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635997846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7226557, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cornbread Everone knows the plural of unicorn is unicorps and a group of them is called a blessing \ud83e\udd84", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636005354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7226614, "authorName": "vintageair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a documentary about the 2000 GT that you can find on YouTube. One of the many interesting bits of trivia - when they were taking the photographs of the car for the sales brochures all they had was a LHD version so for the domestic market they made a special mirror image license plate and then flipped the negative so the car would appear as a RHD version. Crafty Japanese d;-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1636013284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7226625, "authorName": "shervinator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shervinator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply exquisite. Quite possibly the most beautiful car Toyota has ever made.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636016610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7226813, "authorName": "DocPorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had the good fortune to see this car in person!\r\nThis is the nicest example of one of these I have ever seen.\r\nSomeone will get a gem with this one! It\u2019s Beautiful!!! \r\nGood luck with the sale Don!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636029124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7227034, "authorName": "wwjjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwjjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JazzyG72 Don't want to detract from the auction, but I lived on 2nd street up the hill from the Keg House. Every morning I drove to work I looked in the Vasek Polak Porsche showroom, and told myself,,,,, \"one of these days.\" Finally bought a left over 81 ............in early 82. Only regret is that I sold it, but I still have the license plate frame.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1636033908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7227054, "authorName": "wwjjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwjjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember the showroom was full of Porsche's and that red BMW M1.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636034307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7227327, "authorName": "ProfOak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sneaky BaT auction managers trying to retarget us car addicts with another 2000GT, back to back! I'm going to pass on this one with the same strong resolve as the previous one but I'm not sure I'll be able to restrain myself much longer... I think 3rd time might be a charm!! If another 2000GT pops up for sale in 8 days, it might be time to start a side-business behind a dumpster at a poorly-lit gas station at 5 bucks a piece! Only 110k \"favors\" to grant to cover the current asking price but might need to deduct some $500 for incidentals such as chapstick...\n\nAlso, I hope that 3rd GT is also RHD, I got a feeling my right hand would be no good for shifting gears anymore after putting it all that work to raise the funds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636038795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7228453, "authorName": "jazzyg72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jazzyg72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wwjjr Yep that Red M1 was only the second M1 I have ever seen. The first was a Silver M1 racing blow by me in PV with the exhaust wide open at about 90mph 7am on a Saturday. My buddies and I would all go to Rosa's for dinner and then check out the Vasek Polak collection across the street. Trend Motors was just south of there about 100 yards or so if memory serves.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1636048507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7231010, "authorName": "ProfOak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No sense of humor on BaT these days, I see... let the record show that my comment was just a sordid tale of the lengths one would be willing to go to raise funds for a beauty like this (nothing explicit though). Point taken, apparently jokes about selling your organs and/ or your kids are better received here... along with wife jokes. Gotta know your audience!\n\nLong-time fan of the GT2000, it's the epitome of Japanese craftsmanship and I can't believe BaT has been able to bring us two of these rarities back to back! Timeless piece of art, a Nipponese Ferrari 250 if you will (with half the cylinders and for a fraction of the price!) GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1636058322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7231397, "authorName": "donyount (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donyount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://kaizen-factor.com/ultimate-toyota-restoration-car/\r\n\r\nKeeping the article fresh I had referred to earlier to help answer some questions and added more pictures to ig thedonyount. Hope that helps guys.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636059943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7232957, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sludgo\r\nNo one writes like 'sludgo'..... you hang on, and enjoy every single word. \r\n\r\nThanks for the great memory/story/post! ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636067511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7234154, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Makes me feel slightly better that my daily driver is a Camry. Still a Toyota but the gawkers aren't 10 deep when I fill up at the station.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1636088254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7234169, "authorName": "Jeff_Segan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_segan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@donyount - Interesting hyper-link to kaizen-factor.com \r\n\r\nKAIZEN; gradual unending improvement; doing little things better; setting and achieving ever higher standards. \r\n\r\nIn the USA we refer to Dr. Demings and Dr. Juran\u2019s Total Quality Control / Total Quality Management (continual process improvement). \r\n\r\nMasaaki Imai\u2019s Book written in the 1980\u2019s \u201cKAIZEN - The Key to Japans Competitive Success\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636088731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7234232, "authorName": "Farben_Kyber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farben_kyber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen one in person at the Toyota Museum near Nagoya, Japan. Even more stunning in person (but small)! Museum is great too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636091022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7234293, "authorName": "Miatadon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatadon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not many websites devoted to classic Japanese cars. Here's a link to one I like a lot, and this page's subject is the 2000GT: https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/50-year-club-toyota-2000gt/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636097227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7234442, "authorName": "VancouverPorscheFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancouverporschefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my favorite features on BaT:\n\nThis Toyota 2000GT got away, but there are more like it \u201chere\u201d.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1636113013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7235112, "authorName": "unclecharlie51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclecharlie51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those of us with a smaller budget, there is a Sports 800 on the other auction site. When I was working parts at the dealer in New Castle, Delaware the parts manager had one that needed a back window and Mid Atlantic Toyota's part division found one in Japan for him.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636125295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7235180, "authorName": "The_one_they_call_The_Spaniard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_one_they_call_the_spaniard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know there was plenty of previous questions about the side doors, and their use. On the previous 2000GT, they were access panels for the air filter and battery. On this particular example, they enclose a unique propulsion system that enables the Red 2000GT to run virtually silent. It's designed to approach by stealth, and shower unsuspecting enthusiasts with multiple compound curves, with little or no warning before impact.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636126421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7235758, "authorName": "DocPorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docporsche/", "bidAmount": 650000, "content": "$650,000 bid placed by DocPorsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636131430, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7236176, "authorName": "Ronz240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronz240/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A small step for mankind but a big step for Docporsche.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636134661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7236638, "authorName": "Waskar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waskar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was able to see out of these at Toyota's HQ in Plano, TX. The craftsmanship and little details are amazing. It truly is thing of beauty, so much so I forgot to take photos of the LFA on the other side of the room.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636137627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7240205, "authorName": "Sunline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a beautiful side silhouette. Possibly the best ever IMHO.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1636164639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7240214, "authorName": "jazzyg72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jazzyg72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some comments have referenced it is slightly smaller @farben_kyber than it appears in photographs. Would it be closer in size to the Opel GT?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636164849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7240707, "authorName": "PZR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pzr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jazzyg72 I think people exaggerate the \"it's small\" stuff about the MF10. There's a little bit of optical illusion helped by its low overall height, but it is not Abarth 205 Vignale Berlinetta small.\r\nSome comparisons with Nissan's premium S30-series Z of 1969 to give scale:\r\nWheelbase: MF10 = 2330mm / PS30 = 2305mm\r\nOverall length: MF10 = 4175mm / PS30 = 4115mm\r\nHeight: MF10 = 1170mm / PS30 = 1290mm\r\nOverall width : MF10 = 1600mm / PS30 = 1630mm", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1636193986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7240711, "authorName": "Farben_Kyber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farben_kyber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jazzyg72 @PZR Agree. It\u2019s not easy to compare size to other cars. The difference between assumption of size and actual is similar to a GT-40. Height is certainly the driving factor. At 6\u20193\u201d I\u2019m probably out of luck for both sadly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636194540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7241887, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful car but make mine white. @Farben_Kyber, @jazzyg72, @PZR - if you ever want to see one in person - LeMay has one in their 'house' tour (they only open that up once per year in late Aug - not the main museum) - they have a white one in there - very cool and you're right - not big at all - visually you'd think it's about the size of a cheeseball 70's Corvette, but nowhere near that big.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636219864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7243610, "authorName": "skihouse0000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skihouse0000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still have trouble wrapping my head around the values of these cars. Yeah they look somewhat cool, but no Italian beauty .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636233228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7243851, "authorName": "donyount (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donyount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks guys for comments. The car has been in my garage lately between a 71 911 and 71 Renault alpine a110. So it looked large compared to the alpine for sure ! Agree it\u2019s height is very low and makes it look smaller than it is actually. Added pics to my ig and will add some more this week.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636235726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244509, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know this will upset some...remember...Rembrandt or Picasso...Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. \r\nThis is the second bug eyed toyodor I have seen on BaT in the past week...and it is still butt ugly. \r\nHowever, I acquiesce for whatever reason in understanding that this captures some kind of emotion from the serious bidders...NO ISSUE from me...muohmyohmy. Best to all...GLWTA :-)>", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636248472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244514, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Butt...what do I know...LOL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636248575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244580, "authorName": "donyount (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donyount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lmgun I have cars from a Porsche 906 to 53 pre a to Renault alpine to Lemans P2 prototype . This car still gathers the attention. I had Porsche club event at my house and it upstaged the other cars at the event. Only reason I am selling it is not one I would drive hArd as I like to drive my cars hard as they would be driven. It is too nice. To well restored. Not that I haven\u2019t drove it 120 mph on toll way to make sure it was capable ;).", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1636250664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244584, "authorName": "donyount (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donyount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And I noticed your last auction win was a pt cruiser. Thanks for your comments on my car.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1636250850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244616, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@donyount ...believe me I mean NO disrespect. I captured a 2003 PTCruiser 40K orig miles here on BaT this summer. That car is loathed by the masses...remember...Rembrandt or Picasso...I snagged the PT for $ 2,800, had it checked out, and mechanically it is perfect. I need to do some rocker panel reconditioning, which will cost approx $ 2,200...WITH SOME SERIOUS UNDERCOATING...lol I will pull her behind my motor home, then retire her so my grandsons can reap the rewards in 40-50 years of a BUTT ugly...rare...beauty :-)>", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636251618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244625, "authorName": "donyount (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donyount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree beauty is in eye of the beholder. The Toyota is a true show stopper. Enjoying the auction and always the information learned on bat.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1636251868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244640, "authorName": "sidecarwilliam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidecarwilliam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First, last and only one of these I ever saw was in Vung Tau Vietnam in 1968 and was owned by one of the supervisors at Dynaelctron were I worked. Thought it was a strange place to own a car like that given the poor state of the roads at that time. War and all. Tried to tell people about it when I came back to the States but no one had heard of it and no internet. Beautiful car. No one could have imagined a price like this back then.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1636252333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244671, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I look at it again in the photo gallery, the profile is not too bad...reminds me of a cross between a Jag XKE and an Opal GT...prefer the Jag...LOL. I cannot get past the bulbous appearance of the front end with those two Hollywood spot lights emblazoned coming at you...then...\"POP-UP\"...more bug eyes. When I see a woman, the eyes capture/captivate me FIRST. All my cars have women's names, because to me all my cars are beauties...even the PT. This GT does not captivate me...\"Rembrandt or Picasso\" :-)>", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636253225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244716, "authorName": "Sunline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LMGun Wow wow wow \r\n You actually spent your hard earned money for a PT Cruiser- quite possibly one of the ugliest cars ever produced, possibly a close second to the Gremlin or the Pontiac Aztek. I guess the old saying certainly applies here \u2026\u201ddifferent strokes for different \u2026\u2026 (very) different folks\u201d Just giving you a hard time so no disrespect intended.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1636254427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244733, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sunline ...none taken. That is why I posted it. If I can comment on vehicles that do not appeal to me, all will see that I love ugly too...it is like taking care of the runt of the litter. Any followers on BaT that are young enough to be around in 40 years will see the magic of 'Rembrandt or Picasso\" play out when one of the very very few PT's to still be pristine after 60 years will go to the next \"ugly\" caretaker...double entendre...for BIG bucks...LOLOLOLOL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636255057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244738, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...total PT investment to date including the pending $ 2,200 mentioned below....is...$ 5,500. A gamble for my grandsons who are 11 & 8....we will see from above...LOLOLOL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636255157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7244741, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW...I agree about the Aztec, however, I LOVE all AMC beauties...& Edsel & DeLorean & on & on & on...OMG I am such a bottom feeder :-)>", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636255338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7245067, "authorName": "diegorod05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diegorod05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The buyer will get a gem! This car is stunning from every angle. Restoration was done with amazing attention to detail and seeking for nothing but the best. Had the privilege to be part of this project, super fun to drive, amazing sound, great looks. What a great car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1636286296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7245592, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG...I actually do like this car. I just realized.........look at the head-on view of the front end...reminds me of Mr Magoo...old people (early 1960's) will remember. This is the Mr Magoo Mobile....when you saw him with his rare black horn rimmed glasses. Thanks Jim Backus.\r\nI am not taking anything away from the pristine restoration...nicely done :-)>", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636297794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7245922, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting tangents some auctions veer off to as evidenced by a number of recent comments ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636302638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7247334, "authorName": "vroomvroom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vroomvroom/", "bidAmount": 655000, "content": "$655,000 bid placed by vroomvroom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636314666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7248481, "authorName": "airforce1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airforce1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "boom! Let the Squid Games begin.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1636324595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7249369, "authorName": "Huizenga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/huizenga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A magical car. Wish Toyota could find the soul it had when this was made.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1636342545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7249455, "authorName": "Sunline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Huizenga Toyota did when they created the LFA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1636345803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7251058, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2000GTs for auction on BaT right now - 1\r\nS2000s for auction on BaT right now - 0\r\n\r\nAlso, three years since the last 2000GT until last week...and now we have two in a