1967 Toyota 2000GT: A Generational Gift

In this week’s film we head off to the French commune of Annemasse just outside of Switzerland, where we met multiple generations of the Degenève family as they recounted the story of this Toyota 2000GT. The clan operates the oldest Toyota dealer in the country, and at one point Jean-Pierre Degenève owned two of these cars. He was forced to sell them both, but decades later his sons tracked down this white example outside of Tokyo with the help of Toyota. After buying and then hiding the car from their father’s eyes for months, he was finally presented with it on his 70th birthday. That’s gifting tastefully.
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[@hakalakalaka0.963]

Japanese manufacturers had some killer designs in the late 60s/early 70s era, this car is unreasonably good looking.

[@C345OFR]

And definitely not a rip-off of the E-Type, amirite?

[@damefaso]

But a good rip off,it looks better than the Jag

[@user-fe8ms9ht7j]

@@C345OFR E-Type is overrated in terms of looks. It's subpar compared to this

[@TheNoisyNinja72]

Agreed. The 200oGT i streets ahead of the E-Type in looks. The TA22 Celica is also another beautiful Japanese design.

[@bobtremblay3168]

Like the mazda cosmo the first Mazda car with a rotary engine the 10A

[@Mclovin2469]

Yamaha had worked on creating the Lexus LFA as well. Clearly a Yamaha-Toyota partnership does wonders.

[@Cena1297]

Also, the 2JZ-GTE engine from the Toyota Supra MK4 was developed with the help of Yamaha. Yes, it does wonders.

[@orbitaaltube]

They also jointly developed the 2zz engine found in celica and tsport corolla models. Great engine.

[@freemustangdreamer]

and the mighty 4A-GE engine

[@DoctorJay184]

And the 3S-GTE.

[@marcryvon]

vedant agarwal Yep. Yamaha developed a highly sought expertise in light but strong aluminium alloys, castings and very precise machining of high reving engines and transmissions. Still true to this day.

[@Mclovin2469]

Arguably one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@bunta53]

vedant agarwal Ye this and the Ferrari 330 P4

[@Mclovin2469]

Sideways G yea the basic shape is similar but then again that Sam body style is present in cars made today as well so you gotta look at the finer details and that's where I think this looks a bit better than the e-type. I'm talking about the e-type coupe, the convertible is probably equal to this in me eyes.

[@JuanGarcia-fv9ph]

Sideways G Knock off? It does the shape better than the E type does

[@adityah5620]

@Sideways G but it scores extra for pop up headlights.

[@FLEX89]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made!

[@marcscordato4385]

This car put the world on notice that Japan was capable of building world class automobiles. Though clearly inspired by the XKE it’s never the less the most beautiful Japanese Car of all time

[@guilhermedecastroleite]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made! I've seen one in person before and it's even better.

[@esdeekay4344]

This is my favorite KZbin channel. It not only shows beautiful drivable Artworks & Craftsmanship..... .....it also shows the human adoration and the close bond with it.....

[@johnmaccoy4324]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made. Truly a dream machine.

[@DIEGO28735]

Actually saw a car video of a FRENCH guy that owns a JAPANESSE car while he speaks in FRENCH with ENGLISH subtitles while i translate in my mind to SPANISH LOL

[@antoinewille890]

Mr Worldwide :D

[@atranas6018]

globalization

[@900108Chale]

LOL! Same here! Greetings from Mexico.

[@jp_0118]

Multilingual squad where you at fam?

[@kleanovodust-bin69]

@@jp_0118 im here

[@2015071]

The Toyota 2000GT, the 1960's LFA.

[@roochiecooch]

It's so beautiful. I just want to hug it, with a completely clean and sterile microfiber suit on in a clean room of course so as not to scratch or tarnish the car in any way shape or form. The Love if feel for this car is maddening sometimes since I know I will never get one. I have too many cars already and couldn't afford one now even if I ever found one that didn't need a full restoration.

[@chrisazure4177]

Hell of a gift.

[@kenjiMTB]

That Starlet was looking pretty good as well

[@techpassion4126]

I saw the notification and saw "Toyota 2000GT" and I immediately clicked. This is one of my most favourite cars of all time, and to have it covered by Petrolicious is a dream come true ^_^

[@noompunk]

The first 20 seconds really could have been shortened to like 5 seconds.

[@Fe_lix]

And could have used it to specify the spoken language... turned on the captions for nothing.

[@WadeWilson-]

Considering the amount of whining for not having subs on other videos, I think it's fair.

[@AleXstProduction]

Blame it on the stupid people that cant use youtube

[@minkedamonke]

I knew I would find this comment somewhere lol

[@dacarguru7983]

Great story, great visuals, and a fantastic 2000 GT. I can’t think of a single Petrolicious video I didn’t like for any reason whatsoever. Keep it up team !

[@hughmungus8115]

I've been waiting for this video my whole life. Thank you to the most genuine and well spoken car lovers that actually drive these cars like they were meant to be driven, also thank you petrolicious for supplying us with this amazing content.

[@rahulmandala4930]

Ahhhh...Toyota being the beauties they once were...i hope they could return to their former glory...70s to 90s Toyotas are the Best🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@xxroyalxtigerxx]

Rahul Mandala Honestly Lexus is really bringing that back with the GSF, RCF, LC500 and LCF It's a new era for Toyota boys, and it's a beautiful one

[@rahulmandala4930]

xxroyalxtigerxx oh yeah, no doubt Lexus is amazing, but Toyota too could use some of that performance treatment like how type r is for Honda, and I know Lexus has the F sport, but Toyota could work in gazoo racing and uptune it

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

This is one car that I have yet to see in the flesh. Hopefully, someday soon...

[@kosmos_marichuanovitsch]

As always great cinematography! Great car and wonderful story. Thank you

[@UsherLinder]

Gorgeous, luscious visuals. A feast for those of us who love beautiful, sporting automobiles.

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

Thank you for bringing us the images and story of this wonderful car. Its lines are beautiful-especially from a side and 3/4 rear view.

[@dand777]

So rare, so beautiful, so ground-breaking for Japanese cars. It's no wonder these sell for a million a piece nowadays.

[@sneugler]

This has always been my favorite car by a wide margin. I’d love to see one of the videos of this like with the 250gto, where you have raw driving for a few minutes. There’s pretty much no footage of ones driving normally, just unloading, at good wood, or on display. Thank you for another fantastic video, have a great day. :)

[@Gregorrable]

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[@sneugler]

Yup, I was referencing that one. The same sort of thing but for the 2000GT

[@user-nl6cm4tf9y]

Gosh,what a beauty…

[@nigelnuj]

😲 you guys topped yourself by finding the greatest Japanese classic car, thank you for sharing this story with us.

[@foreignerhill]

I've waited for this car to appear here for such a long time, and I'm not disappointed. Thank you, Petrolicious. I wish for the opportunity and power to seize one of these Japanese moving art pieces every single day.

[@ludovic9477]

Magnifique voiture, magnifique histoire. Il à de la chance votre père d’être aimé de la sorte. Un véhicule très rare à garder précieusement.

[@ne2i]

I was about 10 years old when my dad and I visited Paramus Toyota NJ. He was a Toyota salesman at the time (1981) There was a 2000GT in the showroom with wire wheels in the same color as this car. I actually had a chance to sit inside the car. I remember it being almost the right size for me. That experience has stayed with me all these years later and makes this one of my favorite cars.

[@DriftAnimator]

I'm not crying! Just really humid around my eyes right now.

[@chickenwing5715]

That KP61 he was working on at the beginning was pretty mint too 👌🏽

[@skeligun]

Car and story were absolutely beautiful. Such an amazing vehicle, #1 in my top 5 dream cars to own.

[@grahamlawton6250]

This car...gorgeous look, sound and looks so light that I’d believe you if you said Colin Chapman was involved. Dream car. I’ve loved it since I was a kid and it still pulls my heart strings. Thanks for this.

[@Makku293]

I wanna thank to Petrolcious from the bottom of my heart for be a OLD SCHOOL channel!!!

[@alexlamas6324]

Absolutely amazing! What a wonderful story as well.

[@Poorgeniu5]

The editing, the camera works and the music just mixed together in harmony, I've never seen such video like this just perfectly crafted with care and love. The music are chosen perfectly and carefully to emphasis the story to the point his feelings are tangible and it made me cried inside. Why was this channel hidden from me for years?!

[@Hobartthedolphinboy]

Beats the hell out of these other KZbinr buys dad his dream car videos

[@Lascariis]

Que de souvenir... Je me souviens encore d'être allé vous voir à Annemasse il y a bien longtemps (mon permis à peine en poche) pour decouvrir "en vrai" cette sublime 2000GT rouge. Merci.

[@nielsgodron3999]

I gave my father a book for his birthday. Not showing him this video.

[@idokwatcher2062]

it's cool bro. when your father leaves you 100M inheritance you can buy him a 1M gift with his own money

[@YouThubez]

Finally a Japanese legend!

[@Duct_Tape.]

Wonderful video, but needs more engine sound... the only background music you really need.

[@mulliedog1]

I've only seen 1 of these on the road. It was 5 years ago leaving Vantage Motorworks in Miami. What a beautiful classic sports car. I couldn't believe it was cruising down the street next to me!

[@IsadoreWoW]

The 2000gt is one of the main reasons I bought a 280z. It was as close as I could afford. Long nose, 2 door with really nice flowing design and of course a stunning sound track.

[@ryotaarai3816]

Those cars in his garage had me drooling 😋

[@davidthomits544]

I’m absolutely obsessed with this car because it’s a Toyota they are just the best so reliable

[@BrennanMcKissick]

Absolutely gorgeous car with a great story behind it. Fantastic video as always.

[@01FozzyS]

Just tease us with their KP and RA's too please. lol

[@Barsprojects]

why in the end not showing the father with the car, the story is not completed yet

[@kevvymetal666]

maybe he didn't like the color

[@shiroichi4096]

2000GT is the most beautiful car I ever seen. YAMAHA made most of TOYOTA 2000GT. TOYOTA and YAMAHA are good partner to make good cars.

[@marcscordato4385]

shiro ichi You have to love Yamaha Great motorcycles , grand pianos Audio equipment

[@troutstalker7855]

wow..pure beauty.

[@thomasandreo5254]

Magnifique j'en ai eu la larme à l'œil

[@Patr1ck2332]

How beautiful in both vision and story

[@waqarghulam3548]

No bad angle anywhere, simply beautiful,

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Loved this beauty since it was a bond Car

[@ne2i]

The Bond car was one of 2 convertibles made. It needed to be a convertible because Sean Connery would not fit in the coupe.

[@clasherface7227]

I just discovered this beautiful car. I'm surprised I haven't heard of it previously as Toyota is one of my favorite car companies and I am obsessed with sports cars and classics. Such a beautiful car and one day I hope I am lucky enough to drive one!

[@erichakanson7010]

Interesting that the father had a Ferrari 365gtb/4 ahead of the Toyota 2000gt. I've always thought this Toyota was the Japanese version of the Daytona (later on the same could be said for the 240z.) For years I've been captivated by the design of this car, especially the pop up headlights along with the front mounted lights in the nose. 5-7 years ago these were the hot item at high end auctions but seem to have cooled a bit lately. Still a fascinating car and fascinating video from Petrolicious.

[@robertsixto6320]

The closed caption message at the start was a nice touch, thanks for giving the English speakers a moment to make the switch. It's a small detail, but not surprising that Petrolicious would be aware of making the small detail improvements. Bravo!

[@tangchiprathomo819]

You guys are incredible sons. Your father is a lucky man.

[@TheNerdSwagg]

Beautiful car

[@arnaudduguet7877]

Wonderful video! Great car! C’est toujours un plaisir de voir les vidéos de petrolicious! Voir les passionnés d’automobile à travers le monde est un réel plaisir!

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

I love Petrolicious videos. As a videographer and classic car enthusiast, I find them beautifully shot and incredibly inspiring.

[@theguywholikescars5359]

Totally a heart touching story. Another excellent work by Petrolicious.

[@WolfrCats]

Such a amazing car. Later becoming the well known Supra. This 2000GT needs more love.

[@wannabecarguy]

One sold for 3 million. That's love.

[@jmsjms296]

@@wannabecarguy No it's called dough

[@p_a_r_v_o]

I found this channel today and I'm already in love with every single video

[@cristianjrosas2356]

2000gt and 1st gen Celicas are the bestttt

[@joh3688]

that is arguably the most beautiful car EVER designed

[@ammaarsayed8339]

Truly one of The most beautiful cars ever created.....

[@fouadbenrezzak8398]

Just look at that beauty seriously 😍

[@izzelyy3189]

The music is a bit too loud. But anyway fantastic story and brilliant camera work as always.

[@kennethj1956]

Swapping in a Chevy Crate LS7 would make beautiful Music........... 'MERICA...... F Yeah!

[@Archer335]

Wonderful story. Fascinating car.

[@dimitrisbastas739]

TOYOTA Masterpiece. And the value now...

[@aneeshwagle8892]

This car really was a milestone for Toyota. They were known for making affordable, reliable cars, but this one showed they were just as capable of making a stunning supercar capable of competing with the traditional Western marques. What a machine....

[@jo23bulls]

You can really see how Toyota used this as an inspiration for the 86's body. Hard to beat the OG tho.

[@jordannash153]

Love that blue 45 series Land Cruiser!

[@SmallBlogV8]

Love the story of why and how they bought it. Such a wonderful-looking car as well... and tiny! I stood next to one a few years ago and felt surprised that an adult might actually fit in one! No wonder they needed to cut the roof off for Sean Connery...

[@ashram7936]

Great mini Documentary !

[@ralphcooper236]

The little green car was a Toyota 800.

[@ty2u]

Another awesome film. You have reached the epitome automotive films. Bravo!

[@zenkitrueno6787]

Even if the Japanese copied other manufacturers, they still looked amazing, this Toyota started the love for Toyotas for me.

[@gfunkmoney06]

To this day, it remains the most beautiful Japanese car ever made. They nailed this absolutely timeless design.

[@CLA82529]

My favourite british classic car is the DB5. This is the japanese one. Both are so beautiful.

[@xxroyalxtigerxx]

THIS IS LITERALLY THE FASTEST IVE EVER CLICKE DON ANY VIDEO. OMFG, I NEVER THOUGHT THIS DAY WOULD COME

[@xxroyalxtigerxx]

I'm legitimately get chills watching this video, thank you guys so much😭 you just solidified my desire to get a 2000GT hand built with a Toyota Century V12 in it

[@drewholt1860]

xxroyalxtigerxx Why on earth would you put a fuel injected engine in this perfect classic?

[@xxroyalxtigerxx]

PJ Zizzle simply this. Go to the KZbin search, type in Toyota Century V12, ITBs and hear your ears orgasm. Nothing better than ITB's on Toyotas only v12 ever made( not ever made because the new century has a v12 I think). In the most perfect Toyota ever made. Itd be a match in heaven And it's impossible to get your hands on one, so I'd employ some japanese metal workers to rebuild the body, use art Morrison for the chassis, and put together a modern perfect 2000gt replica

[@drewholt1860]

xxroyalxtigerxx I know it’s a great engine but I don’t think it belongs in a numbers matching car, maybe if you found a chassis or roller laying around and couldn’t source an engine.

[@xxroyalxtigerxx]

PJ Zizzle I think you missed the part of having a replica built. I said replica not numbers matching original. That was the point for the whole art Morrison chassis, and hand formed body work stuff. Like I said it's impossible to get a real one at this point.

[@MiniOne82]

My Dream Classic Car. Would love one in Bellatrix Yellow

[@tarek307]

such a beautiful car

[@ericchandra7733]

absolutely beautiful car

[@DestinysComputer]

Easily the most beautiful car of all time.

[@0711nico]

Magnifique témoignage

[@stillsearching1284]

Along with the Ferrari 250 GTO, Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gulwing, and Lamborghini Miura this is my favorite classic car.

[@luismiguelrodriguezpina5122]

Pétrolìçiouse lately 😂

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

Lel

[@godspeed7963]

I'm I blind or did I not once see his father behind the wheel of the Toyota 2000GT

[@ERICK4431]

godspeed He liked the car so much that he decided to keep it instead of giving it to his dad 😅

[@idokwatcher2062]

it's an investment, they are full of BS. probably not even allowed to drive legally past 65 by law.

[@petertran2701]

You guys should do the JDM era more! Who wouldn't love to see the supras, rx7, and of course the GTR!!!

[@LegendaryGauntlet]

Oh oh i live very near i'll have to take a look at this magnificent car in person !

[@gmain1977]

Best looking Japanese car of all time

[@tonydex4750]

I saw 2 of these at a NY auto show a couple of years ago, I got to sit inside one which wasn't easy because they're so tiny, smaller than a Miata I think. I'd love to own one though.

[@askaniuk]

Featured in the classic James bond film "You only live twice".

[@kd4000]

was a convertible though made especially for the film.

[@virgilrytaar9083]

askaniuk Sean Connery was too tall for the standard car so they had to make it roofless!

[@415s30]

two cars were chopped for the film.

[@m.christian9454]

Amazing story, amazing car, and amazing effort

[@marcoferreira3832]

the Grandfather of the SUPRA

[@SmallBlogV8]

Specific badge aside, it's really the grandfather of the Lexus LFA. It was tremendously expensive when new and created as a money-no-object image builder for the company. Their 'halo model'.

[@Thunder-qf5dm]

Mikeado66 I think the Design of the Supra MK4 was heavily inspired by this Car... Like really heavily but other than that i'd have to agree with you

[@johngerson7335]

I agree entirely. I think that Mazda also took some styling cues from the convertible model for their 3rd generation Rx7 as well.

[@Thunder-qf5dm]

Underwear Guru yes but the MK3 doesnt Look as much Like the 2000 GT as the MK4 does

[@lusciouskollektibles8663]

Supra it never is. Amongst many other things, the 2000 GT is not your mass-produced Toyota-Lexus. The Supra, being a Toyota, merely took bits of DNA from the 2000 GT but the real child is the LFA. Just some Supra fanboyery at work wanting to elevate the Supra's status.

[@Fe_lix]

Very nice BJ45 at the beginning!

[@liverush24]

Always loved these.

[@user-jd7gb2xt5h]

すげーな👍 俺が生まれて初めて作ったプラモデル（笑） 40年くらい前に😁