1967 Toyota 2000GT
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC inline-six with three twin-choke side-draft carburetors, 150 bhp
The Toyota 2000GT is widely regarded as Japan's first world-class sports car, debuting at the 1965 Tokyo Motor Show and produced in very limited numbers — just 351 units through 1970, of which only 84 were left-hand drive. This December 1967 example was originally delivered in Belgium and later acquired by Karl Walterscheidt, Germany's inaugural Toyota dealer, who undertook a thorough three-year restoration completed around 2002. The car subsequently appeared at the 2010 Schloss Dyck Classic Days in the Toyota display alongside other 2000GTs and the Lexus LFA.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$880,000
- 1967-12-01 → 1985Factory deliveryBelgian original ownerpartial documentation
First owner took delivery of the car in Belgium and kept it there continuously until selling it in 1985.
- 1985 → 2012-02-01Private saleKarl Walterscheidtpartial documentation
Noted as Germany's earliest Toyota dealer and a dedicated enthusiast; commissioned a full three-year restoration beginning in 1999 and actively drove the car at events.
- 2012-02-01 →Acquisition unknownCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Had the car mechanically refreshed and fitted with more supportive sport seats; retains original radio, spare parts, and a complete original tool roll.
Competition
- 2010Schloss Dyck Classic Days 2010Driver: Karl Walterscheidt
Car was displayed as part of a Toyota manufacturer exhibit alongside several other 2000GTs and the then-new Lexus LFA.
- —Nürburgring ClassicDriver: Karl Walterscheidt
Owner participated in this rally event during his period of ownership; precise year not stated.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1999Restoration
A full and comprehensive restoration spanning three years was undertaken by owner Karl Walterscheidt, completed approximately 2002.
Described as a complete and thorough restoration of the entire vehicle.
- —Mechanical
A mechanical refresh was carried out after the current owner acquired the car in February 2012.
- —Bodywork
More supportive sport seats were fitted, trimmed in period-correct style material; a Blaupunkt radio was installed while the original unit was retained separately.
Original radio preserved and included with the car along with NOS and other spare parts.
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