Bellatrix
The Toyota 2000GT has become quiet. A few years ago, prices rose above a million dollars, and suddenly there was a lot of hype in the market. But in the meantime, things have cooled down a bit, and interest is focused on other Japanese vehicles (see: ‘Sayonara’). That’s another reason why we’d like to show a Toyota 2000GT like this again. We have the whole story and a nice collection, here, which we are now expanding. Incidentally, the colour is called Bellatrix Yellow.
VIN: MF10-10111
Auction: RM Sotheby’s, Arizona 2018, sold for 665’000 Dollar, with these informations: «The example offered here is one of 62 original left-hand-drive versions produced, and one of six 2000GTs originally finished in what is arguably the most desirable factory color, Bellatrix Yellow, as documented in Shin Yoshikawa’s well-known book on the model. First shipped to the U.S., it was sold in 1983 by Bill Young to well-known Toyota dealer and 2000GT collector, Craig Zinn, who had it restored and enjoyed it as his everyday driver for several years. In 2003 Mr. Zinn commissioned a fresh, show-quality restoration of the 2000GT by Steve Classen, in which it was returned to the original color scheme, had the engine and suspension overhauled, and was fitted with an upgraded electric brake booster and a completely custom-fabricated cooling system.»
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