Today, car manufacturers often auction take the first production example of their latest halo cars for charity. Usually, this is “it” sports car of the moment, such as the 2023 70th Anniversary Edition Escort shiprecently downloaded record $3.6 millionor the first fifth generation Toyota Suprawhich Sold in 2019 for $2.1 million. However, the first production 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone crossed the threshold over the weekend for $700,000.
As Toyota’s new top pickup The capstone is luxurious, with Lexus LS quality walnut leather and trim, but we don’t know that it’s worth the price of one. Rolls Royce Phantom and Lamborghini Huracan Evo. Of course, the price is underpinned by the fact that every penny goes to the Toyota USA Paralympic Foundation, which benefits athletes with disabilities. The owner also has the right to brag about owning a Tundra Capstone with a VIN ending in 001 means it’s the first production Tundra Capstone to ship at Toyota’s San Antonio, Texas factory. In addition, both Bentley and Lambo maybe drag a 10,340-pound trailer or carry a refrigerator, so there’s that.
In the same auction, an orange Tundra TRD Pro 2022 was sold for $550,000 and the money will go to the same fund. On this truck, the VIN ends with 002, which is simply not as interesting (though there is no word on where the VIN 001 went). A total of 1.25 million Paralympic athletes.
We would be remiss if we didn’t mention it Toyota Tundra Capstone starts at $75,225, so the winning bidder paid almost 10 times as much. Pricing for the Tundra TRD Pro 2022 has yet to be announced, but previous-generation 2021 models start at around $60,000.
Auctions also show that today’s halo cars don’t have to be cars. Especially for Toyota, its most fervent enthusiasts these days seem to come from Tacoma, 4Runnerand Land Cruiser owners. Its sports car aficionados could easily find a Subaru or a BMW, but off-roading and off-roading have evolved dramatically and Toyota has capitalized on its legendary reputation for endurance and four-wheel power.
If you’re still reeling from the Tundra’s price, consider this. The first Bronco sold last year for $1.075 million while the first Hummer The EV sold for $2.5 million. That makes first Ram 1500 TRX seems like a relative bargain at $410,000.
