Bobby Rahal’s Toyota 2000GT Draws Strong Interest at Auction

Bobby Rahal’s 1967 Toyota 2000GT, offered via Bring a Trailer and reported by Autoblog, has passed $750K, highlighting strong demand for rare Japanese classics.

Bobby Rahal is parting with one of the most significant Japanese cars ever built. His 1967 Toyota 2000GT, chassis MF10-10128, has appeared on Bring a Trailer and quickly climbed past the $750,000 mark, reflecting both the model’s status and the specific story behind this example.

Only 351 Toyota 2000GTs were produced between 1967 and 1970, and this right-hand-drive coupe finished in Solar Red stands out for its unusually well-documented global history. Delivered new to Mozambique, the car later moved to South Africa, briefly entered the United States in the mid-1980s, and then spent nearly three decades with a Toyota importer in Costa Rica. Such a globe-spanning ownership trail is rare even among surviving 2000GTs.

Between 2013 and 2014, the car underwent a comprehensive restoration in Costa Rica, including removal of the body from its distinctive X-shaped backbone chassis, a full repaint, and extensive cosmetic refurbishment. Additional bodywork and paint corrections were later carried out in the UK, followed by a detailed mechanical refresh covering the suspension, braking system, drivetrain, and steering. The Yamaha-developed 3M inline-six, the five-speed manual transmission, and the limited-slip differential all come with documented servicing and rebuild history.

During Rahal’s ownership, the Toyota was used sparingly but achieved a notable milestone: a class win at the 2024 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The sale includes concours ribbons, memorabilia, and supporting documentation, further reinforcing the car’s credentials at the highest level of the collector-car world.

Market interest has been intense, with thousands of views and watchers following the listing. Recent auction history shows Toyota 2000GT values ranging from the high six figures to well over $2 million, with a record-setting example becoming the most expensive Japanese car ever sold at auction. Against that backdrop, the current bidding appears less like a ceiling and more like a midpoint.

With days still remaining before the auction closes, Rahal’s 2000GT sits at the intersection of rarity, provenance, and condition. For collectors who now view landmark Japanese classics as core assets rather than curiosities, this car represents exactly the kind of opportunity that seldom comes to market.