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ART CORNER: Build these retro race liveried Toyotas during coronavirus lockdown

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Ben Hsu

A few years ago Toyota UK created some very cool GT86es to commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary in the United Kingdom. While slapping a wrap and putting some wheels on an otherwise stock car can be a half-assed way for … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Corner | Tagged 2000gt, 86, a20, A80, celica, Celica GT-Four, imsa, JGTC, papercraft, scca, st185, supra, toyota, wrc, yatabe | 2 Comments

50 YEAR CLUB: Toyota 2000GT

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Ben Hsu

Fifty years ago, the automotive world was forever changed. It was a Tuesday, May 16, 1967 that the Toyota 2000GT was introduced. It marked the dawn of a new age, a breakthrough in not only Japan’s automotive industry, but in … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 Year Club | Tagged 2000gt, fuji speedway, japan grand prix, Prince R380, publica, Shihomi Hosoya, sports 800, toyota, yatabe | 13 Comments

NEXT VERSION: Lexus LFA in Toyota 2000GT Yatabe Speed Trial livery

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Ben Hsu

If you were one of the lucky ones who ordered one of 500 Lexus LFAs before production ended in December 2012, you could have ordered it an any color under the rainbow. Pearl Yellow wouldn’t have been our first choice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lexus, Next Version, toyota | Tagged 2000gt, lexus, lfa, toyota, yatabe | 10 Comments

Wednesday Wall: Racing Toyotas from TRD

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Ben Hsu

As the Toyota 86 inches closer to its Japanese debut the Aichi mothership is releasing a slew of propaganda. The latest is a series of TRD wallpapers beautifully illustrated by Masahisa Higuchi. They depict the neo-hachiroku and its racing forebears, including the … Continue reading →

Posted in toyota, Wednesday Wall | Tagged 2000gt, 86, ae86, brz, corolla, crown, fr-s, gt 86, hachiroku, levin, mobilgas trial, prius, s30, scion, sports 800, sprinter, subaru, toyota, trd, trueno, Wednesday Wall, yatabe, yotahachi | 9 Comments

Friday Video: 1966 Toyota 2000GT Speed Trial

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Ben Hsu

In honor of the 15th Annual Toyotafest this weekend, this week’s Friday Video is over 30 minutes devoted entirely to one defining moment in Japanese automotive history: the Toyota 2000GT‘s record breaking speed trial. 72 hours at Yatabe Test Circuit … Continue reading →

Posted in toyota | Tagged 1966, 2000gt, fia, speed trial, toyota, yatabe | 9 Comments

Famous Toyota and Mazda Racers, JNC Issue 3 Sneak Peek

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Ben Hsu

Time to check in with our friends at Speedhunters, who have had the fortune to see the famous yellow and green Toyota 2000GT land speed record car in person. If you’ve read Lifelong Pursuit, our profile about Shunichi Kasai’s Toyota … Continue reading →

Posted in mazda, motorsports, toyota | Tagged imsa gtu mazda, mazda, mazda rx-7, mazda rx7, rx-7, rx7, toyota 2000gt, toyota 2000gt land speed record, yatabe, yatabe 2000gt | 8 Comments