The Classic Cars That Sean Connery Made So Famous
You Only Live Twice serves up all the best elements of a classic spy thriller. It is packed with spacecraft, agents of espionage, international arms smuggling, and ninjas, the best action film trope of all. However, as glorious as all the comically bad marksmanship and grand explosions are, for some, nothing in this film can beat the glorious Toyota 2000 GT, driven by Japanese secret service agent Aki.
In this film, Bond finds himself in Japan attempting to uncover a plot involving a hijacked spacecraft. During his journey, an assassination is ordered on him as he leaves an office complex and is then pursued by Japanese assassins. Coming to his rescue just in time is Aki in a specially equipped Toyota 2000 GT convertible. This car is arguably the best Toyota ever created and it is a shame that it was such a limited production run, because that means few of its fans will ever see it, much less drive it.
The 2000 GT is a fastback car, but the car seen in the film is a spider. Two cars were cut down and turned into convertibles specifically for Bond and Aki, and remain the only droptop versions. Today, the 2000 GT is a highly valued treasure and the chance to buy one does not happen often. Jalopnik reported that one had hit the virtual auction block on Bring A Trailer recently with a detailed rundown of the car’s highlights and history. The final winning bid on the car was $850K, so entry into the 2000 GT club is not cheap.
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