Revered by collectors, worshipped by enthusiasts, and coveted by museums worldwide, the 1967 Toyota 2000GT is a car that redefined what Japan could offer the automotive world. Now, this award-winning, race-inspired white coupe joins the Ron Sturgeon Collection at the DFW Car & Toy Museum—and it's nothing short of legendary.
Co-developed with Yamaha and styled by Albrecht Goertz—the same designer behind BMW's 507—the 2000GT was originally pitched to Nissan, who passed. Toyota seized the opportunity, and the result was a hand-built masterpiece with the soul of a Porsche and the elegance of a Jaguar XKE. Produced to challenge the likes of the Porsche 911 and Jaguar E-Type, it cost more than both—and delivered stunning looks, razor-sharp handling, and up to 200 horsepower in race trim.
'This is the most important Japanese car ever made. Period,' said Ron Sturgeon, founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum. 'It's not just rare—it's a symbol of a moment when the world finally took Toyota seriously as a performance brand.'
Only 351 Toyota 2000GTs were ever built, including two special roadsters made for James Bond's You Only Live Twice. This example not only survives—it thrives, having won both 'Best in Show' and 'Japanese Jewels' at the 2022 London Concours, making it one of the most celebrated 2000GTs in existence today.
Powered by a high-revving DOHC inline-six and capable of speeds up to 130 mph, the 2000GT also saw racing success under the direction of Carroll Shelby, who campaigned the car in SCCA events, further cementing its performance pedigree.
Now proudly displayed in Fort Worth, this pristine white 2000GT offers visitors a rare opportunity to see the car that reshaped global perceptions of Japanese engineering and design.
The Toyota 2000GT joins over 200 collector vehicles and 3,000 vintage toys and collectibles at the DFW Car & Toy Museum, where new additions continue to surprise and inspire guests throughout the year. For more information, visit the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
