The Toyota 2000GT was the fastest brand-building halo ever | Revelations with Jason Cammisa | Ep. 25

Toyota's 2000GT was one of the fastest cars in history. Its 16 international and world endurance-speed records have nothing to do with it: the Yamaha-built Toyota 2000GT did for Toyota in eight short years what took Hyundai more than three decades: it catapulted Toyota from the laughingstock maker of Japanese curiosities (like the 1958 Toyopet Crown) to the esteemed manufacturer of a Porsche-beating supercar.
Set out to be a world-beater, the 2000GT had the Jaguar E-Type in its sights (and its long hood) but the Lotus Elan under its skin. With a backbone chassis inspired by (read: shamelessly stolen from) the Lotus, the 2000GT competed directly with the best sports cars of its time.
In fact, its spec sheet reads like the best sports cars from decades later - with a 7000-rpm twin-cam engine, fully synchronized 5-speed manual, 4-wheel disc brakes, limited-slip differential, rack-and-pinion steering, and 4-wheel independent suspension with double wishbones at each corner.
The intricately and beautifully appointed interior features Rosewood and Mahogany woods finished by Yamaha's musical instrument division.
Its exterior design is often incorrectly attributed to Albrecht Goertz, but was in fact done internally at Yamaha and Toyota, with some inspiration taken from the Yamaha A5500X spec-built show car. Its similarities to the Datsun 240Z (Nissan S30 Fairlady) are unmistakable - but are the result of two cars designed in roughly the same era and with the same goals. Though let one thing be perfectly clear: the Toyota 2000GT cannot be a copy of the Nissan Fairlady Z; it came first.
In some ways, the 2000GT is the first Lexus, as it mirrors very closely the Lexus LF A: both had heavily influence from Yamaha, both were priced above their competitors, and worked as brand halos to catapult their markers reputations.
Learn about the history of the magnificent Toyota 2000GT here, in this episode of Revelations, researched, written, and hosted by Webby-award-winning automotive journalist Jason Cammisa.
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[@dhara1002]

Speaking of the LFA, we better get a Revelations on the LFA...and its V10. Listening to Cammissa talking about 16V heads and crank angles is a therapeutic process.

[@imsobored78]

ISSIMI has a really nice video on the LFA if you want to give that one a shot.

[@dhara1002]

@@imsobored78 Are you talking about the BTS with DTS? I've seen it, and that's great too

[@Fluffy65]

Nobody can beat the video Savagegeese did on the LFA. Don't bother trying.

[@Carnold_YT]

@@Fluffy65 That's a fact, Savageese did a hell of a job on the LFA video.

[@thedeadpoet000]

@@Fluffy65 What if we get SG + JC?

[@dougms9790]

I was stationed at Peral Harbor sub base in 1968. Every time I took public transportation from the base into Honolulu I had to make a transfer in front of a Toyota dealership. In that dealership was a 2000GT. I dreamed of owning that car, Msrp was over $7,000, a Corvette was $4500. 50 years later the 2000gt is worth over 1 million dollars. Still can't afford one.

[@OOICU812]

Not all cars depreciate, do they?

[@deezcars1793]

Dang that price though

[@cactusdemar]

@@deezcars1793 nah, it is due to inflation, for example, the lamborghini miura brand new was like 16k, that in today's money would be 150k+

[@Darkest_matter]

Should've bought it back then. That's like my story with bitcoin lol

[@Darkest_matter]

@@cactusdemar you also have to think wages back then we're a lot closer to the price of items. E.g. $5K a year.. And a house was $10k. Compared to now. $20K a year and a house is $200k.

[@alanparsonsfan]

Effortlessly eye-catching car. One of the most elegant. clean designs ever.

[@casanova9227]

fck electric sh it casr all cars build since for ever gasoline or diesel

[@user-fc6dk4sz8e]

I agree it’s in my top 4 with the likes of E type, Miura, and 240z (Fairlady z)

[@shallowcaster]

I was born in Tripler Army Hospital in the fall of 1968.

[@kennywallace1]

FunFact: The James bond convertible version was a one of one, specially made for the movie as Sean Connery, at 190cm (6ft 2in), didn't fit in the cabin.

[@jamesfairmind2247]

One of two made for the film actually.

[@byhsu6140]

and 6'2" is 188 in cm.

[@commietearsdrinker]

It's an underappreciated fact that I think should be mentioned more often when the car is talked about. They chopped the roof of two 2000GTs not because the car would look beautiful as a roadster- but because an actor couldn't fit in it.

[@DrMcMoist]

​@@byhsu6140No it isn't.

[@byhsu6140]

@@DrMcMoist so what is it then?

[@camryt]

Thanks for covering this car. Its criminally underrated, most people just focus on the eyewatering price and don’t appreciate the engineering behind that price. A bit like LFA back in the day.

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

Many cars Toyota made were underrated imo -An MR2 owner

[@deltas4764]

It was totally the LFA back in the day.

[@nzsolel5284]

@@lecoureurdesbois86 I agree the eyewatering price isn't all about engineering, but the engineering is surely the main factor of the eyewatering price. I agree it engineering is not well known by the general public tho,.

[@fastinradfordable]

Ppl pay eyewatering amounts for junk every day. They line up at the dealerships and pay above list.

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

@@fastinradfordable To get their brand new Hyundai Kona NPC car

[@peekaboo1575]

The 2000GT really did put Japan on the map. Arguably the most beautiful car ever to come out of Japan.

[@ytsux9259]

Yeah, arguably by you. I still think the first NSX was the most beautiful Japanese car.

[@pb6198]

@@ytsux9259 are you high 😂

[@linoarquiza5433]

@@ytsux9259 The NSX is the same as your name. It sux.

[@Aduskett]

Rx7

[@MeteCanKarahasan]

YT Sux the engine hasn't aged a day, wow!

[@chrisgramza8582]

Every single episode that ends with a drive in the feature car... is SOOOO good. 11 minutes of info, then... engine rev and torque, engine sounds from the strategically placed camera on the front fender... that's what I'm here for. Awesome job Hagerty team.

[@Gerisheng]

I just can't get enough of the industrial art that is a nicely finished twin cam engine. And oh, at the end of the video, the gorgeous sound. I can only imagine how sweet it must be to drive a small straight six like that. The smooth balance, the responsiveness, and again, that sound.

[@JohnFromAccounting]

Toyota's current image of reliability owes a lot to the 2000GT's near bullet proof resilience.

[@AbhishekSharma-sc7ki]

Yes, for cars at least. For 4x4s the early Landcruiser models did the job. The 40 series was released in 1960, with the previous generations having been used in the Korean War and exported round the world already.

[@georgejones5019]

Not to forget the Hilux. The truck could about go through a nuclear war and keep going.

[@AbhishekSharma-sc7ki]

@@georgejones5019 the 4x4 Hilux is newer, like 1970s. They used to advertise it as a mini Landcruiser in a way.

[@Josh-ce9sv]

NO- it owes it to the 92 era Camry.

[@CarShopping101]

My 4th generation Lexus GS 350 AWD is going to continue the tradition. This thing is bulletproof with its 306 hp NA 3.5L V6 engine and Aisin 6 speed AT. 300K miles easy. Built in Japan. I f***ing love this car.

[@EnthusiastAutoGroupCincinnati]

This video series is so good. Anxiously awaiting the next one while likely watching this a few times over in the meantime!

[@JSpecGC8]

I feel the same way, Jason does a great job in keeping you engaged

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

Same, dude.

[@karlpenrodgrooscors3477]

You've gone quiet on your channel, should update it! Just yesterday I checked it out and noticed it had been quite a while

[@brian8833]

@@karlpenrodgrooscors3477 Extraordinarily sad, but Eric Keller, who was the voice of those videos, died last summer. A true loss to the BMW community.

[@deansnipah1392]

Samesies

[@basketbal1433]

those were the days, artists were making cars. Just look at how beautiful and elegant it is

[@dhollongstreet4725]

Yamaha based design, which in reality was a copy of what was being done in Europe at the time. How about they are good at using what other people/companies are already doing.

[@dhollongstreet4725]

@@yyy-875 it is called giving credit where it is due.

[@BrucifyMe]

I didn't even know what Hagerty was until I saw the name in Gran Turismo 7's legendary dealership. I knew right then these guys had something to do with cars and their value - what I didn't expect was to find such consistently great, top-quality KZbin content. So good. Keep it up ♥

[@Durzy007]

You are not the only one:)

[@ahmedmansoor6711]

Though I think this has more to do with Jason than Hagerty. He should be his own brand. This guy and Ryan F9 for motorcycles

[@j.d.8593]

Automotive excellence as always! Just missed a little part where even Mr. Shelby raced a few 2000GT's back in the day 😅

[@mikeholmed7029]

How did the Cobra's hold up to these?

[@j.d.8593]

@@mikeholmed7029 Tbh, no idea, but i don't think they raced on the same class, it was a one year only thing, one sold recently for like 2.5 millions

[@mikeholmed7029]

@@j.d.8593 l like both cars. Im a Ford guy, but l like this import.

[@donnycorn3086]

i assumed you've watched Garage Dream's video on the car itself. not judging, his video is cool and quite a shame jason missed that.

[@devandrasimanjuntak1646]

@@mikeholmed7029 as much as I love the 2000GT, the Cobra would have destroyed it. Handling is not as big of an issue as most muscle cars because the Cobra was small, light (lighter than the 2000GT), and had wide tires. And it had over 300 hp from the smallest engine you can get. It’ll beat the 2000GT everywhere.

[@FLIXXE]

This Series is just so good produced. Perfect balance of enthusiasm, Information, story telling and jokes.

[@MYJ61]

Didn’t know if you knew how the Bond convertible 2000GT came about. The movie needed for Connery to be able to enter and exit the car quickly. With Connery being tall, and you knowing how snug that cockpit is, EON Studios sent the car back to Toyota and suggested that they would use an E type instead. Toyota asked for 24 hours to come up with a solution. They returned to the movie set with the stunning convertible used in the movie! Pretty amazing! It is the only 2000GT Toyota ever created.

[@HighBoi]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm yessssssssssss i am now going to binge watch this whole series

[@genericexcuse4737]

Half-surprised to see you in the comments, but Cammisa’s videos are definitely bingeable.

[@jeremymoyse]

Love this. Especially the 200GT and LFA link... bravery, not an accountant changes the world. Sooo few people appreciate that.

[@VirtualGuth]

I'd point to intelligence rather than bravery. Take any given car company and look at the various projects where the engineers were given greater freedom than normal. This doesn't always equate to more expensive offerings, but it is certainly where the true gems can be found.

[@donnycorn3086]

@@VirtualGuth makes sense. the miura, for an instance covered by jason back in a few episodes earlier, was a decision by the elders to "let the kids to work on a supercar". Hell, i vividly remember how the story of the LFA's creation, "i want to build a sports car".

[@IanCharlesPearce]

Al Capone would like a word with you.

[@moogle68]

Grammar Nazi Edit: "... bravery, not an accountant*,* changes the world." And, just to be particularly anal, it makes no sense to compare a personality trait (ex. "bravery") with a job title (ex. "accountant"). You still got the point across, but I think a better wording of your sentence would be: " It is bravery, not frugality, that changes the world."

[@shadeburst]

Accountants prevent idiots from trying to change the world.

[@careycummings9999]

One of my top 5 cars of all time. The first time I saw it in "You Only Live Twice" I was hooked. So far ahead of its time.

[@linoarquiza5433]

Yeah, and put a hot Japanese babe behind the wheel, and you've got a winner.

[@cameronhall6733]

They had to make a one off convertible for that film because Sean Connery was too tall to fit in the standard car.

[@boxoffisa]

This man is so gifted and born for this. Sometimes when he is talking about another you think it ends there but then the next goes like that and you realize he won’t stop. Genius.

[@bakunawa534]

😪😪😪😴😴😴😴

[@FYMASMD]

Genius!! Lmfao!! 👎🤮

[@martinlagrange8821]

I've been lucky enough to see the 2000GT from 'You Only Live Twice' in the metal, at the Toyota Car Museum in 2018. What's a stunning thought is that every car in the museum is required to be road legal, and drivable - which means that the Bond car is too, along with the 6 record holding 2000GT's in the museum as well...

[@NOrlando952]

These episodes are so amazing I’ve literally started bursting out with laughter and “aahhhh” “ohhhhh” when Jason says a funny line. Never thought I would be this emotionally involved in a car video.

[@Charlie-Charlot]

You should watch his podcast “The Carmudgeon show”

[@NOrlando952]

@@Charlie-Charlot been a fan since quarantine. I listen to every episode multiple times. One step ahead of ya lol. It’s seriously amazing.

[@aliabdallah102]

Maybe you need to like get really drunk.

[@mediocreman2]

Where were the funny lines? The British accent?

[@NOrlando952]

@@mediocreman2 maybe you aren’t into cars enough to get it. One of the many jokes in here is about the side impact structure, he sets up the information with bits of humor, it’s sprinkled through all his content, you just have to pay attention. There is some little joke or subliminal thing in almost every sentence of the script, and it’s the reason why his automotive content is some of the best on any platform currently.

[@kalanajasenthuliyana]

The last part of you driving the car is just beautiful in this series. This one was too short. I wanted to see more. That was just breathtaking.

[@marcryvon]

Yep, longer driving with us in the car is a must ! In and out sound while shifting is porn !

[@SebastianGrantElKiva]

What a beautiful compliment, I feel this way about it too.

[@renanqf3975]

from every single point of view (automotive, historic, marketing, cinematography or simply entertainment) hagerty´s productions are incredible.

[@billlittlejohn2331]

The interior reminds me of the Lexus. I'm a vehicle inspector and I can tell you that I've inspected Lexus that are up to 14 years old. They all look just as beautiful today as they did the day they were sold. I believe that there are 2 reasons for this. First is the beyond superb quality of the build. Second is how well the owners take care of them. I've inspected every luxury brand out there and the Lexus tops them all. For both longevity and build quality. They are indeed the best.

[@Ih8nine]

Lexus and Toyota are the best what a coincidence.

[@Technaci0us]

What era Lamborghini would you say is the nicest? I feel like everything 2010 on up is missing something.

[@BlackPDigitalMedia]

@@Technaci0us lambos let all the rappers advertise for them so quality no longer became a sales necessity.. these cars became status symbols

[@erikolson5299]

Eh, they also more fully lack excitement, appeal, and anything special. Very few Lexus cars ended up being inherently unique, interesting, or special.

[@kenik2023]

@@erikolson5299 Lexus looks and drives like every boring Toyota I had to work on being a tech for 5 years. They're also very overrated they break as much as any chevy, they just don't get talked about.

[@brendanmcaleer4058]

One fun story about the 2000GT is how it's central to a rivalry between Pete Brock and Carroll Shelby. BRE was supposed to get the contract to race these in SCCA against 911s and so forth, but Shelby flew to Tokyo and convinced Toyota brass to change horses mid-stream. First thing Brock heard about it was when the cars showed up at Shelby's garage. So, with some Datsun Roadsters he'd secured direct from Japan via a previous connection with Hino, Brock went looking to spoil Shelby's plans. The Roadsters ran in a different class, but they would slow up the 2000GTs on the racing line, while letting their rivals by. Toyota lost the SCCA championship, packed up, and didn't return to sportscar racing for ages. There's a green-and-yellow record car tribute at Toyota HQ, but it is actually one of these Shelby-SCCA cars repainted. The original crashed and burned.

[@biznatcho7]

Got to love that level of pettiness.

[@fcorivers]

There's a company in Japan that will make a 2000gt replica with a Beams or even a 2JZ.

[@brendanmcaleer4058]

Yes Rocky Auto. Although there are a number of replica 2000GT makers. The club president has a SCCA tribute that is a mix of Nissan GTR and F355 parts, plus a built 3.0L engine.

[@marcryvon]

@@brendanmcaleer4058 👍😳

[@kevinbodman1011]

A friend of mine just sold a Shelby Toyota 2000gt for 2.5 M

[@rabidlenny7221]

This car has always been one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. Everyone has those fantasies of what they woulda drove back in the day, well, if I had the money, you're looking at it

[@gsmith207]

Agreed- nuff said and well said…

[@omaralkayal7598]

the question is how can we reach a point were we can afford these things

[@thebiggestoneyouveverhad]

This is seriously the best content for car enthusiasts out there. I really look forward to these episodes. And watching Jason trying to get in and out of these cars is just a bonus. Well done.

[@genzigzag]

I remember watching 'You only live twice' as a boy and I was mesmerized by the 2000GT... The next week I went to my local library to learn all that I could about the car(yes I'm old)

[@robertmason2311]

Every video from Jason Cammisa is a genuine treat, something to be savoured. As much as I hate to compare to other car videos / productions I find myself thinking that these videos take motoring journalism to a new level, where I find myself thinking... 'Jeremy Who?'. Other programmes (Top Gear) have continued with the same tired silliness, Jason speaks to the educated and curious, inspiring us all to be enthusiasts. Thank you so much.

[@thebigLamuzki]

Wouldn't Top Gear America have been so much better if say Jason Cammissa, Matt Farah, and Jason Fenske were the hosts? Or something like that anyways....

[@wesd991]

Not to mention it's taking Amazon a whole year or so to pump out 1 episode (sorry i mean special) while Cammisa has already made well over 10+ of these and not to mention at top quality.

[@TheHomeExpert5]

Hey, the original Top Gear blokes gave me a lot of big laughs and happy times.

[@neckray]

you can appreciate two things without hating on one, you know.

[@robertmason2311]

@@neckray no, really? I had absolutely no idea such a thing was possible.

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

Nice car. I didn’t even know it existed. As a finishing carpenter, the wooden accents caught my eye right away. It thought it looked pretty good, but when you said it was from Yamaha’s piano division, I knew it was something very special.

[@m.p.509]

I always look forward to these. Thank you, Jason! It’s always an incredible video with incredible writing!

[@Carstuff111]

Thank you Japan for making gorgeous cars that were reliable!

[@christianalden4603]

Got to appreciate the partnership between Toyota and Yamaha in making otherworldly vehicles, especially at making engines for both this car and the Lexus LFA. Looking forward for this kind of partnership again in the future, though chances are unlikely if Toyota decides to go fully electric.

[@its_summer68]

Toyota and Yamaha also collaborated on the 2ZZ engine too, their partnership is guaranteed to result in gems being created.

[@mixswist]

iirc, Yamaha said they will not make car engine again back in 2019 or 2020. At least they still partner with Toyota Group to develop a Hydrogen ICE engine.

[@ytsux9259]

Yamaha did NOT make the engines!!! It helped develop the heads and tuned the exhaust; the rest of the engines were completely created by Toyota. Stop spreading misinformation!

[@ytsux9259]

Btw, Yamaha also helped develop the heads for the 2jz, while Hitachi supplied the turbos. The rest of the engine was created by Toyota. I've read some people say, "The 2JZ was made by Yamaha..." LoL! 😂 I've also read some people claim the 2JZ was created by a German firm or BMW. 🤣 Toyota came out and said that was totally false. The 2JZ stemmed from the Toyota's M family of engines (all straight-6) from the '60s and had not an ounce of collaboration with any German firm nor BMW's M division. The Toyota's M family of engines started in 1965, way before any BMW's M division was founded (in 1972). 😏

[@carlhokanson9160]

And the best part is Yamaha worked on many other projects for Toyota. Yamaha can tune anything to get the most out of it!

[@briancsgarage5911]

Great video guys, outstanding. Entertaining, informative, and so well produced. And the ending shots of the car in the road … just wonderful. Thank you.

[@hkclawfirm3246]

It’s crazy the amount of amazing content we get. Y’all are doing gods work.

[@alphamaledriveshard]

And this is why I have a naturally aspirated 7MGE in my 1983 Supra mk2 instead of a JZ. The sound it makes is divine! Sounds exactly the same as a 2000GT with a decent exhaust.

[@nf1369]

My absolute favorite Japanese classic car of all time. This thing stands among the Mercedes-Benz 300SL and Lamborghini Miura. Toyota has been shooting for excellence ever since its genesis and it still is today. Love the 2000GT and love Toyota!

[@integritypriority4472]

IMO, the most attractive car of all time.

[@mr.2cents.846]

And the Fiero.

[@erikolson5299]

Uh, no. You may think that, but at the end of the day it is still just a front engine, rwd touring car with an inline 6. That’s a pretty ubiquitous design. The Jags from this era were almost all that way. The 240, 260, 280z were all like that. The TR6 was a convertible, but it had an X frame like the 2000 as well. There was nothing especially ground breaking developed in this car, it was just a decent quality unit. I mean, they even stole the friggin chassis from Lotus…it may have a cool design, but this is simply another decent Asian vehicle that is severely over hyped and under sold, making it rare. And here we come upon the only thing special about it; rarity. The 300sl was ground breaking in design and concept, won many touring car races. The Miura was the first of a breed of cars that didn’t exist before. The 2000 stole its engineering to make a competitive car off the backs of others’ labor and design.

[@bleedificationism]

This is one of the series that i wait all the time - Jason Cammisa's REVelations. I like these documentary-like piece. continue churning out more quality content, mr Cammisa.

[@felixcortes5005]

I love this channel so much. The quality of videos and info put out is just great

[@jergervasi3331]

This continues to be one of the absolute best KZbin channels. Love these REVelations videos! Keep up the great work, Jason and Anthony!

[@ScoutingForZen]

I know it rarely makes logical sense, but every car, every thing should be engineered like this: the best, no exceptions. Brilliant work as always, Jason and team

[@bigdaddy69420]

These days, the best is very expensive, but I too wish it would make sense

[@deathcab4booty]

Toyota did that no holds barred approach again with the LFA and lost over $300k on each one sold.

[@AisuruMirai]

In other words, everything should be so expensive that almost no one can afford it. 🤔

[@papa_pt]

@@deathcab4booty bc they spent tons on R&D and then only sold 500. Not because of the material cost of building each one

[@mixswist]

And 99% of people cant afford it

[@bowenchristiansen5783]

Absolutely love that you covered this. 2000gt has been my favorite car ever since I first saw it. Since then I've highly tossed around the idea of restoring an Open GT due to the similar gorgeous look.

[@MrAltairantares]

What an awesome channel. These stories have done far more to get me into cars than any other video on youtube.

[@photonarbiter]

Always happy to see another Jason Cammisa video! You guys are doing excellent work.

[@m...1045]

Jason this was very entertaining, informative and perfect distraction from scheduling and team members planning 👍👍👍

[@ms-iz9ye]

I really really appreciate and enjoy these videos. They’re knowledgeable and informative and interesting and very funny all together.. keep up the amazing work and amazing videos 🔥🔥

[@joes2514]

Absolutely fell in love with the styling when I saw it in You Only Live Twice. Immediately went into a depression when I discovered I couldn't afford one. Ever.

[@ghost21501]

I was introduced to this car a few years ago and I think it is definitely my favorite sports car of all time. That's a strong statement.

[@zimcam1]

Datsun 510, Chevy Corvair(coup, stinger, van truck, etc), NSX, Viper, lancia 037, even you have a great platform here. Please do these and more. Well Done. I love the niche car education and fun format.

[@sokonechjuan8194]

Absolutely perfect 👍🏻 I love every part of the video and then it always ends with a driving scene🥰

[@mrxfenyr619]

Cammisa is an awesome storyteller! Never thought about skipping. Hope he'll be in series like top gear or grand tour ❤️

[@Dolby109]

Thank you so much Jason! I've long had a crush on this car, but never got to see an actual modern review video with driving, much less a bit of flogging. Well done as usual.

[@tomasz899]

I consider myself a person that knows a lot about cars and history of cars... But they way Jason presents these informations is on level unreachable for simple peasents like me. As always - great stuff :)

[@bazzhm1447]

Im sure u allready Missleaded or brainwashed

[@AndrewNation13]

You guys filmed this so well! An absolute masterpiece of sports car Americana carllagry 😄.... the whole thing is bloody brilliant 👏

[@francisharding3837]

Just discovered this channel and i’m really enjoying the content. Another well produced and informative video.

[@carlosvillanueva9848]

It’s by far my favorite classic car

[@brianjones6465]

Yamaha also designed the original Taurus SHO motor. It was a monster and the 89 SHO ate 89 Stangs for lunch

[@R.J.1]

Equally reliable in performance as it is beautiful. Just a gorgeous car. A car novice would think the 2000GT is certainly European.

[@richardhoulton4016]

Except, for me, it looks very Japanese (in a good way).

[@ivangamer8022]

Is a pathetic copy of european cars

[@richardhoulton4016]

@@ivangamer8022 Far from “pathetic”.

[@Max_Mustermann]

@@ivangamer8022 It looks IMHO better than the E-type for example.

[@Maximus20778]

@@ivangamer8022 lmao mad

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Another wonderful episode; to all involved, thanks! Such a rare and lovely car...✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@barryrambarran8417]

I enjoy these videos. Please keep it up. I enjoy watching every single one . They are very informative and entertaining.

[@JimPekarek]

I love this car so much. It's prettier than an E-Type, maybe even prettier than a Series 1 Lotus Elan. I wish they weren't so vanishingly rare, because I'd love to own one.

[@v8_sami]

Someone needs to do a breakdown of that engine. It sounds so good.

[@techpassion4126]

The 2000GT is one of many dream cars I've had since I was a kid! Always thought the car looked gorgeous, and now this video shows that it's great even underneath that bodywork! Would love to even have the chance to see one, let alone drive one. Stunning car 👌🏻

[@andrewdawson5281]

Cammisa's style and delivery is totally engaging and entertaining. One of the very best.

[@nakazatokira6671]

2000GT, the Lexus LFA before LFA was a things, half a decade earlier

[@czechmate6916]

This is one of the most stunning cars Toyota ever built. I wish they still made them. Their Supra is about as close as you can get and it is also a stunning car.

[@utlaw5830]

I LOVE THESE VIDEOS I JUST FOUND THIS BUT OH MY GOD yesss you explain it so well, and i learned more about stuff i didn't know! awesome video dude you've got a great story telling voice

[@comaca]

You and your team never fail to impress, Jason. Just wonderful content!

[@nathansimmons163]

Informative, cool,entertaining ,and witty. Dig it ....

[@RoaroftheTiger]

At one time, All - Amerian Racers (AAR / when it was still a Partnership of Carrol Shelby & Dan Gurney) Also did some Development & Marketing Analysis for the 2000GT. It would eventually lead to Dan's long association with Toyota, in "INDY" Racing.

[@shanemack06]

absolutely love this series! thanks jason!

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

What a work of art. I am, of course, referring to both the car and this episode. Simply gorgeous.

[@MafiaboysWorld]

Fun fact: The Toyota Crown is still being sold today in 2022 in Japan. That means the same nameplate (since it's introduction in *1955* , NOT 1958!) has been in production for 67 YEARS! 😎👍

[@fcorivers]

And the Corolla is the most sold nameplate through 12 generations with over 50,000,000 units.

[@MafiaboysWorld]

@@fcorivers The Crown grew in size so much in 12yrs that the original E10 Corolla was made to fill in the gap as a small car, along with the Tiara, Corona, Mark II, Cressida, and other models. 👍

[@sbfhawk4343]

I dont know about you but if I get the cash this will be a collector for me hands down. This is the reason we have a Supra MK3 and a MK4 and its the father of them all. LFA and and LC500 def has the Genetics of it in 1 swell swoop.

[@philtucker1224]

A fascinating incite in to the birth of a great sports car. Nice episode Jason - thank you! 🙏

[@Psalm-ni3fh]

I am glad that you pointed out the Nissan A550X project. My father was involved in the project, and he used to tell me some of his stories. He passed away last year.

[@eriksantoso1741]

The grandfather of any toyota sportcars and supercars,no wondered most modern toyota sports car got roof line siluet inspired from this car.

[@ggthx]

If referring to the new Supra then I agree, the MK5 Supra takes a lot of design ques from this car.

[@650ib]

Jason... I ❤️ you

[@MESSY-AF]

your channel is awesome, found it yesterday, can't stop watching 😀

[@na_f1557]

Finally!! I've been waiting for you to covering this car. Damn it. Love this car

[@zeniscunt1023]

Jason always find a way to connect things with porsche even the unthinkble way lol

[@twanagardi]

He had the chance to say toyopet to toyojet

[@MBM8MB]

Jason, why do I end up with tears in my eyes after every episode!!??

[@Harielxaviermedia]

Well Jason, You did it again. Cars, history, and driving, what's better than this. Well done!

[@bjames4715]

Really is a beautiful car!

[@MrMarkOlson]

The Jaguar E-Type was beautiful. Then this came along eight years later, mimicking the Juguar's lines. Considering only exterior esthetics, I much prefer the E-type.

[@VirtualGuth]

I can respect that, but feel just the opposite as I prefer the proportions of the 2000GT over the E-Type. Furthermore I actually prefer the aesthetics/proportions of the 240z over the 2000GT and the E-Type both. Sadly, the Z car is seriously let down by its interior among this group. Of course it was the only budget offering of the three. Regardless, they are all beautiful cars that share the same basic visual formula.

[@VirtualGuth]

@Ali Cuntë I agree with your sentiments. Stating a preference for one thing over another doesn't necessarily downplay the less favored option. We all like what we like, but that doesn't mean that we can't agree they are all wonderful looking cars. I would add that it is not just down to the proportions, but also those things that automotive designers were able to get away with before increasingly restrictive safety regulations were put into place. For me personally, the best looking cars will always predate 1973 (when the 5mph safety bumper regulation was enacted here in the States).

[@paulg.9498]

Beautiful car👍 Jason presents this car with the professionalism and respect it deserves. Excellent again👍

[@WizardSoon]

Ohhh the straight 6 sound so nice~!! Great history lesson on Toyota 2000GT!

[@revelare_xvii6269]

THE most expensive Toyota of all time, period.

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

I always loved this car since I saw it in the Bond film, thank you Jason, you've done it again!

[@noriokushi-dn7nl]

The Toyota 2000GT is definitely the most beautiful car ever made (IMHO). My introduction to this car was in 1967 in the movie You Only Live Twice at age 12 seen at Shopper's World, Framingham, MA, USA. My very first actual close up look was in 1973 at age 18 when living in Kyoto, Japan parked along Kawaramachi near the intersection of Sanjo-dori. It was a beautiful pristine red example. Although I was in a hurry, I had to stop and just kept walking around it over and over and over and over and over again. I still remember this as though it was yesterday!

[@Bmontepeque11]

I love that green house design with the tip pointing up SOOO MUCH that it was what made me love the GT 86 as soon as I saw one in real life, and that car ignited my love for all cars ❤️🔥

[@austang7958]

So I’m an old car man that new of Hagerty back in the day at the car dealership. I knew back then they offered really cool replacement value insurance for hot rods and exotics that State Farm just didn’t offer. Watching these videos and seeing them shoot there relevance into the modern car world to the stratosphere, shows me these are still car people through and through. I have subscribed and decided to get my 2022 GT500 insured through Hagerty insurance.

[@Valtrach]

Interesting and well made. Thank you for your time and work.

[@jez_stephensanotherapex5921]

Great episode Jason; really well mapped! And the cherry was the LFA comp!

[@charlesmbonane4681]

Jason gota say you are by my opinion the best Motor journalist by Far love how you present your work, you make fun and enjoyable so much so that I binged watched all your vids in one day! Icons and Revelations, now I need more! If you could do a video bout the Audi Rs2!... Great work Bro!!

[@MuzikSonics]

Great job Jason and team, keep it up!

[@1oldskoolluvr]

While i enjoy watching your series Jason, the true pleasure comes from the small driving segment at the end of each video you (& your team) produce. And i must say, this one, truly had the hairs on my arms standing up with excitement. Just wish it lasted longer though. Yeah yeah, i know that totally set up the "that's what she said!" joke, LOL! Happy motoring!

[@Nonakame]

Ever since seeing You Only Live Twice (at a drive-in, yep, old) I've loved this car. Thank you for covering it and more so, for driving it. The sound is so awesome, nothing beats a tuned inline six! Great stuff! PS please post out takes from your show!

[@JOHNALOOPONE]

I was looking for a comment on the film. I was just a kid. If a hot Japanese Girl shows up and says get in Johnnysan. I'm on it! Left or right hand drive. I don't care.

[@lightt1161]

Love the POV driving of these amazing cars at the end.