The 1967 Toyota 2000GT, widely regarded as the most important Japanese car ever built, is now on display at the DFW Car & Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. This award-winning, race-inspired white coupe joins the Ron Sturgeon Collection, offering visitors a rare opportunity to see a vehicle that redefined Japan's position in the automotive world.
Co-developed with Yamaha and styled by Albrecht Goertz, the designer behind BMW's 507, the 2000GT was initially proposed to Nissan, which declined. Toyota seized the opportunity, producing a hand-built masterpiece with the soul of a Porsche and the elegance of a Jaguar XKE. With only 351 units ever built, including two special roadsters for the James Bond film You Only Live Twice, the 2000GT is exceptionally rare. This particular example has won both 'Best in Show' and 'Japanese Jewels' at the 2022 London Concours, making it one of the most celebrated 2000GTs in existence.
'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.' Powered by a high-revving DOHC inline-six engine and capable of speeds up to 130 mph, the 2000GT also achieved racing success under Carroll Shelby, who campaigned the car in SCCA events. The Toyota 2000GT joins over 200 collector vehicles and 3,000 vintage toys and collectibles at the museum, which is located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX. Admission and parking are free, and the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
