This vehicle is pretty special and its coming to AUCTION, read on. The Toyota Sports 800, affectionately known as the “Yota-Hachi,” holds the distinction of being Toyota’s first production sports car. Manufactured between 1965 and 1969, only 3,131 units were produced, with approximately 300 crafted in left-hand drive (LHD) configuration to cater to specific markets like Okinawa, which, due to post-war American influence, favored LHD vehicles. This particular LHD example, currently located in Amsterdam, presents a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire a piece of automotive history. The vehicle is offered with no reserve in an online-only auction by Bonhams|Cars Online. For more details, including photographs and a comprehensive description, interested parties are encouraged to visit the auction platform.
This Sports 800 boasts a storied past, having spent several years in the Philippines before making its way to Europe. The odometer displays 55,573 kilometers; however, this figure remains unverified. While the car is in need of restoration, its rarity and historical significance make it a compelling project for those passionate about classic Japanese sports cars. Once restored, this Toyota Sports 800 is poised to turn heads and spark conversations wherever it goes, offering a unique blend of heritage and driving pleasure.
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“This is an online-only, auction by Bonhams|Cars Online [Website URL removed] Offered with No Reserve – the price shown is the lower estimate only. To see more details, read the full description and see photographs please visit our website. It is free to Register an account and bid. There is no Buy it Now or part-exchange. Here is a brief excerpt taken from the auction description: The vast majority of the 3,131 Sports 800 cars made were RHD, but some 300 were LHD models like this one, and were originally built to serve the needs of an Okinawan demographic that had grown accustomed to LHD cars after being occupied by American troops after the war. A very small number of these cars made their way to …… ” READ MORE …
