Considered the first Japanese super car

I can certainly understand why and I agree.

@bob-jackman +1  I also agree Bob.

@jack-dodds + 1 I also agree Bob, and agree with you for agreeing with Bob about agreeing with John.

One of my great regrets not getting this when it came out.

@chris On that we can all agree.

And I agree with those who agree this is a terrific automobile ! John's AutoArt replica is excellent.

I found some pictures of (I think) the real car as set up as a one-off convertible for the tall Sean Connery -James Bond 007 movie "You Only Live Twice".

I have this model in coupe and convertible form in 1:43 and love them.  I'm surprised that the convertible wasn't put into production; it's a beauty.

For those 5' 10" or under who could fit in the coupe, here's one more color:

I absolutely love the 2000GT.  I had a 1/64 as a kid & wish I'd grabbed AA's first release of the red Coupe to go along with these 2.