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A Toyota 2000GT with an opaque history, including an engine swap, is expected to boost its selling price at an auction in Tokyo.

Tokyo, Japan

Who
Toyota, Yamaha, BH Auction
What
A Toyota 2000GT with an opaque history, including an engine swap, is expected to boost its selling price at an auction in Tokyo.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:13:12 GMT · 2h 54m ago
Where
Tokyo, Japan ·
Why
The car's "mysterious history" and status as an important early pre-production chassis are expected to drive up its value.
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A rare pre-production Toyota 2000GT with an undocumented history and unique blend of early and late design elements is being auctioned, with an estimated selling price of up to $1.7 million.

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    A Toyota 2000GT with a "mysterious history" is expected to boost its selling price, with an estimated value of ¥140-160 million ($875,000-US$1m), in an auction in Tokyo on June 21.
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