Where can I see a 2000GT?

toyhead · Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Los Angeles CA

I'm in the L.A. area and would love to see a 2000GT in person. Is there an event or a museum/collection that is viewable to the public now or in the near future?

hotbox05 · Posted: 1/26/06 11:40AM Post subject:

they are very few and far between.

amazinn · Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 2

i believe you can see a 2000GT at the petersen museum in LA. There is also a 2000GT at the corporate headquarters in Torrence. If you can get to South Florida I can show you one. Suggest you get a copy of Shin Yoshikowa's book that will give you all the answers.
Sincerly
GT-Man

hotbox05 · Posted: 1/26/06 12:35PM Post subject:

torrance did have one. last i checked it wasnt there. maybe just for a lil detailing/mech work?

toyhead · Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Los Angeles CA

Thanks! I will get ahold of the Petersen museum and let you guys know if they have one.

Toyotageek · Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Internet

The Toyota Museum in Torrance has 3 cars. One or two might be in for maintenance. I think one is going through a complete overhaul to bring it back to it's past glory, when it belonged to 60's model Twiggy.
The Toyota Automobile Museum is Private but open to tours by appointment.

The Petersen has one, but I think it's kept tucked away most of the time (in their over stock, the part of the collection that is hidden from prying eyes most of the time).
Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd.(at Fairfax,) Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: Admissions (Cashier) (323) 964-6331 Exhibition Information (323) 930-CARS (2277)
http://www.petersen.org/

There was one at the Blackhawk Museum. Not sure if it's still there.
Blackhawk Automotive Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Danville, CA 94506
Phone: (925)736-2280
http://www.blackhawkauto.org/

Coming up on May 13th is the All Toyotafest in Long Beach, CA. Plans are for Toyota to bring out their trailer with several different cars, hopefully a 2000GT will be among them. If I learn more I'll post it here.

mikochu · Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 3531 Location: Orlando, Florida

From what I heard, Craig Zinn collects 2000GTs. He's the owner of Lexus of Pembroke Pines in Florida. Apparently, there is a hidden garage at the dealership that houses most of them.

scionlife · Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 4138 Location: scionlife.com

Yup, he posted the third post in this topic. :)

Cool, I am pretty sure that I am going to hit up ToyotaFest. It should be fun!

Toyotageek · Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Internet

scionlife wrote: Yup, he posted the third post in this topic. :)

Cool, I am pretty sure that I am going to hit up ToyotaFest. It should be fun!

A quick note about Toyotafest, if you plan on participating, it's PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY this year. Head over to the TORC website - http://www.toyotaclub.org - for registration details. I think all the Scion spots are full right now, but they do have a list for stand-by. Openings are still available for Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

p.s. - FYI, I'm the Manager for the 2000GT MSN Group :)

scionlife · Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 4138 Location: scionlife.com

I will be going as a spectator, since I am flying down from Portland. Thank you for that note, though!

AlexWilson · Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 40

yea our new hire class just went to the museum. they have 3 in red, white and green.

SquallLHeart · Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Posts: 13187 Location: NorCal LED-Head

i was able to meet Dave Jordan and Scooter Patrick as well as see their cars last year at the Monterey Historic Automobile Races held at Laguna Seca

i know a few Toyotafest people were there to support the event too.

thinking they might bring them out again this year.... not sure about the F1 this year though.. but hehehe... they had it last year and it brought goosebumps hearing that thing rev around 19K... :shock: