Only James Bond who ever drove this Toyota 2000GT Roadster

The world are shocked when knew, Sean Connery, the legendary great actor known for his roles as James Bond, reportedly died at the age of 90, Saturday, October 31, 2020. His death was confirmed by his family, and the BBC reported that the actor died in his sleep while in Nassau, Bahama.

1967 Toyota 2000GT Roadster which only made 2 units is drove by James Bond (Sean Connery) in the 1967 movie-titled 'You Only Live Twice'. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2JrmTgj)

Apart from appearing as Secret Agent 007, Sean Connery is also known to have played in films such as The Wind and the Lion, The Man Who Would Be King, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Sean Connery also won an Academy Awards for the Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Brian De Palma's The Untouchables (1987) and many others.

1964 Aston Martin DB5 is drove by James Bond (Sean Connery) in the 1964 movie-titled 'Goldfinger'. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/37YpPLB)

So when we talk about the character as James Bond, played by the late Sean Connery, whose figure is always familiar with the sophisticated sports cars that always accompany him in every action. Maybe the 007 secret agent fans only know the exotic and iconic British car named Aston Martin DB5 which was driven by the late Sean Connery when he played James Bond.

1967 Toyota 2000GT Roadster which only made 2 units is drove by James Bond (Sean Connery) in the 1967 movie-titled 'You Only Live Twice'.. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/37Z3RIh)

Did You know, apart from those British sports cars, it turns out that there is another car that is no less cool and iconic called the Toyota 2000GT which was used by him when acting as James Bond in the 1967 movie-titled 'You Only Live Twice'.

1967 Toyota 2000GT Roadster which only made 2 units is drove by James Bond (Sean Connery) in the 1967 movie-titled 'You Only Live Twice'. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2GlfZrM)

As we already know, this car is the first supercar made by the Japanese automotive giant, Toyota in 1967, in which the creation process also involved Yamaha, another Japanese automotive manufacturer. This car can be said to be a revolutionary car from a Japanese manufacturer, from a manufacturer that is known for its less attractive products, but then with the presence of this figure it can prove that the Japanese can also make a sports car that can match their European and American rivals.

1967 Toyota 2000GT Roadster which only made 2 units is drove by James Bond (Sean Connery) in the 1967 movie-titled 'You Only Live Twice'. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2GlfZrM)

A total of 351 units in the form of a sports coupe were sold. This happened because the price was very expensive, exceeding the price of the Porsche and Jaguar at that time. Mostly sold in red and white. This Toyota 2000GT car is known to be driven by a 3M-coded engine, with a capacity of 1,988 cc, 6 cylinder in line, DOHC which is taken from the Toyota Crown. This engine was modified by Yamaha to use 3 2-barrel Mikuni-Solex 40 PHH carburetors and mated to a 5-speed manual transmission system.

1967 Toyota 2000GT Roadster which only made 2 units is drove by James Bond (Sean Connery) in the 1967 movie-titled 'You Only Live Twice'. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2GlfZrM)

But the legendary Toyota 2000GT that James Bond rode is so iconic that Daniel Craig, the current James Bond actor, admits that the car is his favorite. What makes it so special is that the Toyota 2000GT Roadster used by the Brit's 007 secret agent only produced two units.

So the Toyota 2000GT Roadster model was never mass-produced by the Japanese automotive giant and was only made specifically for the purposes of this movie. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HEMMINGS ]

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This article is dedicated to the memory of the late Sir Thomas Sean Connery, a legendary great actor who passed away in Nassau, Bahamas on October 31, 2020. 

"In sorrow, we mourn those lost. In gratitude, we embrace those around us. In sympathy, we reach out to those who grieve. May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. He has left us but memory they left will stay forever in our heart."

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