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[asdreww]

No way, this is the elusive Japanese embassy Century! there was speculation about what happened to it, some thought it was shipped back to japan. so cool it was just sold privately.

[mikenco]

Switzerland will have a catatonic fit when they find out that ancient V12 is in the country.

[joelg]

Europe is wild. I drive 1000km in Australia, I haven't left my state. You drive 1000km and cross 3 countries.
I'm jealous of the French pastries and the Swiss chocolate!

[LateNiteRadio]

More to the Taylor get his Beef Brenda on the ferry? 😂

[gillsontoast]

Absolutely loving the V2 content recently and I'd like to add what a great host Taylor is on these videos.

[gureno]

They are a very very special vehicle, and im so happy I've experienced several of them including the 2005+ series 2's with the 6 speed autos. Seeing and feeling these vehicles in the flesh is worth doing, the craftsmanship is beautiful.

Some cool facts are only hand selected technicians with exemplary records at Toyota can build the Century, at a completely isolated facility in Japan, seperate to any other toyota manufacturing plant. All of their hand tools are bespoke and made to fit their hands.

7 layers of paint are applied to it, and the vehicles are tested with trained technicians using stethoscopes for 100s of miles on toyotas test track to ensure quality is met regarding harshness, vibration and noise.

the phoenix badges are all hand carved and all slightly different as a result.

All the wood is from yamaha instruments and single trees are selected to match the grain through out the cabin.

They even come with an ostrich feather duster to softly remove dust from the paint work.

Additionally you cant buy this car from Toyota in Japan, you must be invited to purchase it.

[troykennedy]

I understand expenses were paid. And you get to make a vid out of it. But big up you guys for helping Tamas get his Century!!

[DoubleDeckerAnton]

11:50 thought the car might fall into the sea...😂

[matthijsgerretse]

Fun fact about the Century; they basically fully encapulate the Japanese essense. Toyota still makes the Century (though idk if it still has a V12), and compared to all of its rivals (from an S-class to a Phantom) it is the least technical car of all. This is because the car is made especially to appeal to the Japanese CEOs of today, most of whom are over the age of 60. It's made to be comfortable and reserved. No massage seats, no TVs, no useless fancy gizmos aside from a phone, and the ability to move the seat in front of whatever important bloke's sat in the back.

[rickyfoofighter]

At 8:15 run it at 2x speed and you get a nice little drum and bass tune. Nice bit of amen 🙏😂

[JakeTheSnake]

This was a fantastic video. These two are quickly becoming my favorite duo! They have the best banter.

[arnaspaltanavicius]

This episode blew me away, what an amazing car comunity can be. Enjoy your new/old car Thomas

[ceejxy__]

Great video! But did Anyone else notice the front number plate was damaged at 12:20 but wasn’t before 🤔😅

[repairupdaterepeat]

Switzerland is both the most expensive and most beautiful places ive ever been.

[lucy]

Holy! That front and rearbumpers are Unique. As in one of one probably? They have euro spec license plate holes! Theres also a single Left Hand Drive car in the Toyota Museum in Cologne! And you forgot about the fact that, since most of them were black, the C-pillar was used as an outside mirror to see if your suit and tie were sitting right before getting into a meeting!

[sbarneaionut]

Every car that Taylor sees and can touch, he is literally like a kid on Christmas day. What a good bit of content, thanks for the tip with the vignette, we have a Christmas trip planned out in Switzerland and we could use not paying any fines as it is stupidly expensive everything there haha. Thanks all.

[amullally]

That car was in Ireland as you can see from the NCT cert in the window

[DeimosPC]

The old mafia/presidential VIP style Toyota sedans are some of the coolest cars in the world imo. They have so much charm it's crazy.

[ABRouleauville]

Did a quick search - the auction purchase price was £6100. As comparison, there's one that just sold at auction in New York for US$14000, less mileage at 107000 miles but might not be in quite as good shape.