I'm buying the Japanese Rolls-Royce: the Toyota Century V12!

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The Toyota Century is the Japanese equivalent of a Rolls-Royce. It's what the Japanese Prime Minster and even the Emperor are chauffeured in. The reason why I want one - the Toyota Century has a 5.0-litre V12. In fact it's the only V12 engine ever built in Japan. But there's more to the car than just it's engine. I's full-on quirky Japanese and has one of the best solutions for allowing the VIP in the rear to stretch their legs out.

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Mat Watson Cars

Should I buy a Toyota Century? LIKE for 'YES' and COMMENT for NO - BTW you can find out more about my special driving glasses Transitions Drivewear here:

Mondo Take Photos

My inner Japanese was screaming “take off your shoes!” When he put his foot through the seat.

Thabo Tshuma

I'd be more terrified of a mafia boss stepping out of this than a mafia boss stepping out of a Phantom.

970357ers

You should document the buying/ import process and getting fully operational. A trip to Japan could be set against costs. Would make a good mini-series!

sclark1701

Matt’s lack of restraint and care in handling this car would drive me crazy if it were mine. Clearly the owner takes the upmost care with everything while Matt jabs and prods everything like a child. I don’t think I would have let him inside even 😅

Jose Ardila

I was having a hard time watching this a Matt touched everything. Ran his fingers through the paint, and pulled, prodded, pushed every part of the car. Watching his shoes as he climbed into the trunk and through the seat, I felt bad for the owner a he clearly takes meticulous care of this car. Beautiful car!

すてぃっくアルミ.

I'm Japanese who moved to UK recently and love how people here loves our motor culture. Century is one of those cars that's pretty common around Tokyo and not something I would usually mind, but here even I think it is cool thanks to you and other motor journalists feature it. So thanks, hope you'll find nice one!

0990

Great thing about 1GZ-FE V12 is, it runs by separate computers per each bank so if one of the cylinder fails, it will shut down half of the bank and turn into straight 6

Kristoffer Mangila

Fun fact: these cars are handmade. And the tools of the bodywork guys (which are the best of the best of Toyota's bodywork guys) are bespoke, custom fitted for the individual worker.

Kulebyak Master

I didn't watch the video yet, but i think James from Throttle House will definitely recommend you to buy this car!😂

Bar code

I'm Japanese and I'm commenting from Japan.

sighheinrich

Love the car and love the owner. Seems like a cool guy, he's made all the right choices that I would make if I had that kind of money to throw at a car like this :)

EmfraZa

The owner couldn't have chosen a more complimentary aftermarket wheel, I've never seen such a classy slammed and donked Japanese car in my life! Well done, Sir.

Anthony McPhee

While the leather is nice, a "proper" Century has wool seats!

Martin Nercessian

I don't normally like modified cars, but those wheels really suit it. Love it!

Aaron Randolph Chen

Wow that V12 is so smooth and quiet. I would never have guessed it could hit 60 mph in less than 8 seconds, either! I wonder how much it weighs!

Brains Matter

You see a few of these around in Melbourne, Australia. Absolutely gorgeous cars. I love the little touches, like the Century branded Walkman you get to dictate business notes and things like that, it’s all the quality little things that make this so amazing. The latest generation have a hybrid, so I’d go with the V12 😊 and as a few others have mentioned, the wool interior is the one to get over the leather

Great car a bit more respect for other man’s cars would be nice (with your shoes on the leather etc.) otherwise great this item. Usually I am not a big fan of aftermarket wheels but these fit the car very nice looks like factory and is a tasteful upgrade. Look forward of the story of buying and importing a century i hope you will rust proof the car in a good manner because the UK climate with the salt and bad road conditions is very hard on cars rust / corrosion wise.

Nigel Clark

As a 2005 Lexus LS430 owner for the last 18 years - it was amazing to see how many parts and controls are shared with the Century. The sun visor over the rear view mirror for example and the pull handle in the boot - straight swaps! My latest LS430 which I’ve owned since 2012 is now 102,000 miles and as smooth as ever and everything works!

Piri aka Trackwrecker

Your cohost was brilliant, he went with you on all of your riffs. Great bloody car too, dream for sure. See them in NZ a bit, with all the Japanese imports here. We call it the Yankeeyakuza.