Published by Bring a Trailer Auctions
Bring a Trailer staffers chat and laugh about car enthusiasm, favorite auction listings, and industry news. Plus, our One-Year Garage game, in-depth car movie breakdowns, and interviews with guests from around the automotive world.
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This week, Alex and Beck make excuses; speak out of their rear ends; contemplate "two for twice the price"; share the joys of a race track at dawn; decide whether drag racing is an "event phenomenon"; think screaming matches are the best part of F1, which has a multitude of non-best parts; drop some dated (and sadly inaccurate) LeBron theory; and opine on the true marker of middle age. They then embark on an extended conversation about sub-professional sports teams, ruminate on the news from Goodwood, discover the potential benefits of wearing BaT gear in public, talk about what constitutes rarity (with, admittedly, some stretching of numbers to make a point), go boar hunting with machine guns, train a wunderkind to be an insufferable car nerd, and, naturally, discuss their favorite license plates. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 1:29 Peter Cunningham and RealTime Collection Hall, Remastered 22:37 Video Podcast: Adam Mohr and Steve Kittrell of Mohr Imports, BaT’s Local Partner in Monterey 23:35 Event Coverage: BaT Gathering with Local Partner 911r at the Rose Cup Races in Portland, Oregon 29:31 Premium Listings on BaT 30:23 251-Mile 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 30:44 674-Mile 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT 30:58 3,700-Mile 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG AMG Performance Studio 31:15 1,500-Mile 2021 Ferrari 812 GTS 33:37 624k-Mile 1997 Honda Accord LX Sedan 34:04 50k-Mile 2017 Ford GT 35:19 7k-Mile 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and 1,700-Mile 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT 42:40 1926 Avions Voisin C7 Lumineuse Saloon 42:47 The Swig Family Collection, Presented by Fantasy Junction 42:50 1975 Toyota Celica 2000 GT RA28 5-Speed 43:03 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L88 427/430 4-Speed 45:37 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L88 427/430 4-Speed 47:12 1964.5 Ford Mustang Coupe D-Code 289 4-Speed
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This week, Alex and Tyler are joined for the first time by Emily, BaT's treasured and stalwart Operations Manager, to talk about what it's like to be on the fringes of car enthusiasm while working with a staff full of blustery, car-obsessed nerds. They talk about being the bridge between a major corporation and the rogues gallery that is BaT HQ in San Francisco; her first memorable event experiences in Monterey, and more recent ones; Alex's 308 GTB vs Randy's Turbo 2; a great new merch idea (and a call for suggestions); office therapy; Spotted Cow and fried cheese curds; the prospects of driving a Cord and a Willys coupe to Flagstaff; and Retromobile vs the World Cup. Also covered: going to a bar and screaming, the world-healing power of ranch dressing, the team's recent watchlist favorites, uncertainty about a self-propelled house, an unavoidable Elan/Elite deep dive, Tyler's unpopular automotive opinions, Em's quintessential '90s VW first-car experience, various permutations of the New Beetle, and the cars that first spoke to us in media or sense memory. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 11:11 Rob Fisher of the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance 12:06 BaT Gathering with Local Partner 911r, July 11 at the Rose Cup Races in Portland, Oregon 12:23 BaT at the WeatherTech Vintage Weekend in Downtown Elkhart Lake and Road America, July 17-18 16:04 Bicester Motion 17:57 Rétromobile New York 23:21 1954 Redman New Moon 36′ Park Trailer 23:33 Volkswagen New Beetle model page 27:04 1966 Lotus Elan S2 30:50 Lotus Elan +2 Auction Results on BaT 31:23 Nissan Z32 300ZX 2+2 Auction Results on BaT 31:37 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder Auction Results on BaT 31:43 Ford Skyliner listings on BaT 39:37 Volkswagen Beetle Gooseneck Camper 40:17 1968 Volkswagen Beetle Super Bugger Camper 40:36 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle TDI 5-Speed Ute Conversion & Travel Trailer 41:28 RUF-Style 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S 1.8T 6-Speed Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
53 min
This week, Alex interviews none other than Peter Guida of @ mcqueens , one of BaT's most beloved and fastest-growing Local Partners and the host of our recent Meet-Up in lovely Lewes, Delaware . The gregarious Guida talks about how he got into cars due to his dad's decades at NASA; the Maryland and SoCal hot rod subcultures; getting shot down on his first approach to BaT; the origins of the McQueen name and logo; being paid to roll back speedometers (in the '80s, don't worry!); and using similar experiences from the bad old days to run things utterly by the book in modern times. Peter also explains his unique strategies to deliver on BaT given his ever-increasing volume of listings, gets deep into the intricacies of the Delaware title system, talks up his idea for the next big thing at BaT, and regales with the various facts he uses to pitch his clientele on the BaT experience.
50 min
This week Alex, Tyler, and Beck review our latest milestone sale, the gorgeous Ferrari 288 GTO that was BaT Auctions lot #250,000 . They talk about whether there's a logical value cap on BaT; the different ways that our promotion hits vs. the traditional methods for very expensive cars, and the massive difference in audience size; why it doesn't matter if two amazing cars close at the same time; the modern trend of "reimagined" classics; and how old a car needs to be for a quality Route 66 trip. The trio also express Duchov luv, have a very California discussion of cross-country routes, recount a Taken -style house move, marvel at the depreciation curves for modern high-dollar offerings, dive into BaT model pages, and make a promise they can't keep. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 1:53 Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO 2:30 Lot #10,000: 1956 Porsche 356A Carrera GS Coupe 7:13 Lot #100,000: The BaT 1973 Datsun 240Z for Charity 9:48 Custom 1950 Westcraft Capistrano Park Trailer 10:32 BaT results sorted by most popular 10:56 1943 M4A1 Grizzly Variant of Sherman Medium Tank 11:20 1974 Ford C-750 Camelot Cruiser Motorhome w/Poloron Snowmobiles 11:44 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight 11:52 prancinghorse user page 14:26 Ex–David Lee V8-Powered 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS “Evo 3.6” 15:27 5.4L M113-Powered 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 6-Speed by Kwiek Classics 19:17 E39 M5-Based, Custom-Bodied E9 CS by MKO 20:33 Randy’s 331-Powered 1963.5 Ford Falcon Sprint 26:59 338-Mile 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega 5-Speed 36:08 Aston Martin DBX model page 38:29 GMC Hummer EV model page 39:37 Ford Bronco U725 model page Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
57 min
This week Alex and Tyler embark on a quick rehash of the reaction to our last (B)at the Movies episode; reminisce about the days when you could still wrap your mind around the Star Wars universe; discover Tyler's Corvette origin story (and possibly that of the frame-swapped C2); reveal the BaT staff habit of taking conference calls in various cars parked downstairs at HQ; fuel ethanol-based paranoia; and compare the lot numbers ( beat #818 - Ed. ) when they started at BaT to the 250,000 we've now surpassed. That of course lends itself to a discussion of the Ferrari 288 GTO that is set to wrap up next week, one that includes Tyler casually dropping yet another surprise ride-along story. Moving on to the bikes: the pair discuss the preponderance of cool two-wheelers in Europe and several great recent moto sales on BaT, both in the US and abroad, including a host of Vincents and a special Indian. They take a not-unexpected digression into Steve McQueen territory, pause for a Harley revelation, and finally, spend a few minutes talking about Alex's recent impromptu trip to the UK to spend some time on track at Goodwood. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 12:44 Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO 15:07 1971 Ferrari Dino 246GT 15:37 One Family Since New 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 19:41 Harry's Garage on YouTube 20:29 1600veloce user page 28:27 MrGodin user page 31:12 1973 Ducati 750 Sport 33:29 1949 Vincent Rapide 33:40 1952 Vincent Black Shadow 33:53 1951 Vincent Black Shadow 35:21 Ex–Steve McQueen 1931 Harley-Davidson VL 40:29 58-Years-Family-Owned 1932 Indian Four 42:09 7-Mile 2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide RR 45:41 1,147cc-Powered 1981 Honda CBX Super Sport by CBX-Tras 45:57 1970 Honda CT70H Trail 48:18 Sports_Purpose user page 48:36 Bicester Motion 50:11 13k-Mile 1999 Honda Integra Type R 54:27 Porsche 911 SWB 2.0L Cup Race Car 54:31 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Race Car 56:34 Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance 56:39 BaT at the WeatherTech Vintage Weekend in Downtown Elkhart Lake and Road America, July 17-19 56:43 BaT Gathering with Local Partner 911r, July 11 at the Rose Cup Races in Portland, Oregon Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
47 min
For episode 182, we go back nearly two years for an encore presentation of our very first One-Year Garage game. These episodes have been very popular since, and we'll have a fresh one coming up soon! Alex, Randy, and Zac Try a New Thing: game time! The One-Year Garage requires them to pick one car from a certain model year for each of five categories: Sports Car, Family Hauler, Truck/4x4, Daily Driver, and Wild Card. They make up the rules as they go, and along the way discuss local trivia about The Graduate; a two-tone requirement for Randy's future car collection; whether it's necessary to remember the names of one's offspring; dieting to fit in your diminutive daily driver; a little-known fact about the '67 Mustang; an episode-long argument [ you're both right! -Ed. ]; a heated debate about what constitutes a sports car [ you're all right! -Ed. ]; how said definition relates to the owner's heart health; and the undying question, "how wild is wild?" We want to know: What five cars are on your list? Why are our picks stupid? What did we forget about in our race to pick perfection? Let us know in the comments! Follow along! Links for the picks discussed in this episode: 2:35 Every 1967 car currently live, and ever listed, on BaT 6:50 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 model page 8:58 1967 International Harvester 1200B Travelette Pickup 4×4 10:35 Dodge Power Wagon model page 12:40 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruisers on BaT 13:48 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon 4-Speed 14:58 Special-Order 1967 Ford Country Squire Wagon 428 4-Speed 17:17 Modified 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Biscione 2.0L 17:34 1967 Honda CL77 Scrambler 18:47 Honda S800s on BAT 21:42 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 24:29 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider Veloce 27:15 1967 Toyota 2000GT #1 27:25 1967 Toyota 2000GT #2 28:16 30k-Mile 1967 Honda S800 Coupe 29:45 Mercedes-Benz W113 SL "Pagoda" model page 30:12 1967 Porsche 911S on BaT 32:28 1967 Porsche 910 34:50 1967 Exemplar I Concept 36:03 1967 Matra Jets on BaT 36:54 Fiat Dino coupe model page 37:50 1967 MGB GTs on BaT 43:35 Every 1967 car currently live, and ever listed, on BaT : redux Got questions for the BaT staff or suggestions for our next guest? Don’t hesitate to let us know! Write in to podcast@bringatrailer.com and we’ll do our best to address them.
1 hr 31 min
This week we have a full house for our next movie installment: Beck, Tyler, and Cam join Alex to talk about the joys and pains of 2000's Nic Cage vehicle Gone in 60 Seconds, and the 1974 cult film of the same name that loosely inspired it. The crew discuss how each of them came to the movie (or both, as the case may be); expose their divides of opinion early; wantonly throw around the term "masterpiece"; marvel at the huge budget divide between the old and new films, just one of the many massive differences; lament the painfully cringey car dialogue; discuss fair payment for a job done; differentiate between "nighttime" and "hot time"; and confess to some Eleanor-based confusion. And then, on to the cars. What perspective has 26 years of hindsight given us on which cars got boosted and which didn't? How was no one worried about security in a circa-2000 Ferrari warehouse? Where does the modern move sit in the pantheon of films involving car chases in the LA River. Exactly how bad was CGI in 2000? Our rowdy group of cig-rippin' drug-thievin' miscreants closes by talking about Angelina's hair, other elements that don't hold up, and some of their favorite cars in both movies. Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
1 hr 1 min
This week Randy hosts Rob Fisher (@ Acecaracer on BaT), chairman of the foundation behind the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance , who claims the mantle of longest continually running concours in the world. BaT will be sponsoring and joining the 70th annual running of this three-day event, culminating June 28 at Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame. Discount alert! The first 200 people to buy their tickets for Sunday, June 28 on the Hillsborough Concours website using the code BAT26 get $10 off the ticket price ! Randy and Rob talk about having a 250 GTO and a Wienermobile in the same show; the Concours' all-volunteer organization; featuring the hundredth anniversary of Mercedes-Benz with a 1939 540K Special Roadster from the Keller Collection ; the increased difficulties in getting pre-war halo cars to a venue; the charities that benefit from the proceeds of the event; the origins of the show as a community gathering with guests like Bing Crosby and Abigail van Buren; the turmoil of big changes in 2009, and the evolution since. They leave time to talk about Rob's discovery of BaT, some of the cars he's bought and sold here, and transporting important cars to Moscone Center through San Francisco's less-than-stellar neighborhoods in the wee hours. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 11:39 AbilityPath – Inspiring Inclusion 12:22 The Guardsmen 12:31 Hillsborough Schools Foundation 41:32 Venezuela, Mexico, and Quail: 1957 AC Aceca 47:52 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI 47:58 65K-Mile 2007 Audi RS4 48:58 22k-Mile 2009 Audi R8 V8 6-Speed Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
46 min
This week Alex and Randy go over all their recent favorites from the site, talking along the way about a heavy-breathing Fairlane, the terrible-or-terrific teals of the early '90s, a bullet-riddled Jeep, a raft of special Z-cars, and one of our favorite sellers. They take a lengthy detour into oddball induction setups before returning to the special Cunningham race car on the site, which prompts memories of Alex's traumatic childhood visit to The Briggs Cunningham Automotive Museum. Next, assumed clone status; missing a Rallye in Tahoe; a brief review of '80s box flares, followed by an about-face to perhaps the curviest car ever made; a solid parking lot scene on taco night; fulfilling a 60-year dream for Alex's dad; a visit to Charlie Goodman's place; Randy's upcoming pod episode with Rob Fisher ahead of our appearance at the Hillsborough Concours, the longest-running event of its kind in California; our July gathering at the Rose Cup at PIR (also the location of the first-ever BaT event); and this summer's BaT sponsorship of the vintage weekend festivities in Elkhart Lake. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 0:21 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Two-Door Hardtop K-Code 289 4-Speed and triple carb setup 2:09 5k-Mile 2014 Ford Mustang GT Holman Moody TdF 3:33 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-Speed 6:29 1977 AM General M151A2 8:52 1972 Nissan Fairlady Z432 9:07 Raffi user profile 9:36 BaT Podcast Episode 48: “A Quiet Greatness” with Myron Vernis and Mark Brinker 11:03 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I 11:11 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I 11:26 Vintage Restoration Program 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed 12:44 BAT Podcast Episode 143: Design and Empathy with Raffi Minasian 13:25 Ex–Briggs Cunningham 1961 Cooper Monaco Mk III and LA Times GP photo 16:31 Race Cars on BaT 19:08 BaT Podcast Episode 76: Texas Legend: Jim Hall and his Chaparrals 19:12 BaT Podcast Episode 58: Peter Egan on a Career at Large 19:38 38-Years-Owned 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 4-Speed Conversion 21:08 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback 4-Speed 21:52 32-Years-Owned 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf 25:45 250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed 40:11 Live from the HMSA Portland Historic Races and Screaming V8’s at the 2012 Portland Historics and 2012 Portland Historics – Lessons Learned! Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
58 min
This week, Alex and Beck grill Randy about his recent trip to Europe, which entailed among other treats watching a BaT alumni 993 GT2 ripping it up at Monza; ripping it up himself in a Falcon on the track, on the Autostrada, and all over Europe; experiencing general Falcon love across the pond; and wishing he'd brought a bigger suitcase. The trio talk about the recent increase in BaT inventory in the EU, including skinny Porsches and perhaps the ultimate E36 Touring; how to pronounce "959" (hint: it sounds much like "wow!"); comment melees of yore; a host of recent collections on BaT; the best GTO; aspiring to 20-car Fox-body ownership; 356 price drops and Shelby price creep; driving into the sunset on Route 66; a Nomad kind of blue; some stellar recent sales; the downside of our company's name; a semi-sheepish (and obvious to anyone who speaks with him routinely) admission from Randy; and extremely fast snail with an Audi wrapped around it. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 0:43 Listings Located in Europe 0:52 Listings Located in the UK 01:13 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Race Car 10:05 9k-Kilometer 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 11:43 2,200-Kilometer 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco GT II 5-Speed 14:17 31-Years-Owned, 24k-Kilometer 1989 Porsche 911 Narrow-Body Speedster 16:39 Euro 1998 BMW 323ti 5-Speed 16:50 1978 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Rally 037 Tribute Build 17:37 2018 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R 18:01 1996 Alpina B8 4.6 Touring 6-Speed 21:14 1988 Porsche 959 Sport 23:34 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort 28:01 Gruppe P, Part X from The Bond Group and Road Scholars 28:11 2.4L Polo-Powered 1960 Porsche 356B Coupe Emory Outlaw 29:33 Porsche Emory Outlaw model page 30:07 The GTO Collection, from 1600Veloce 35:19 The Fox-Body Collection – Six 1980s Ford Mustangs 35:25 Gruppe P, Part X from The Bond Group and Road Scholars 37:18 The LeVett Collection, from Mohr Imports 38:00 1964 Pontiac GTO Sport Coupe Tri-Power 4-Speed 47:26 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 49:06 1965 Aston Martin DB5 50:37 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster 51:55 57k-Kilometer Banzai Blue 1993 Chrysler Daytona IROC R/T 53:52 250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed 56:00 Speed Week 2012: A Full Day on the Salt Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
55 min
This week, Alex and Beck open with bathroom strategies for New Mexico's Philmont Scout Ranch, and then discuss long movies that are off-limits due to parenthood; how the GT350 really gots is name; Colin Comer, Howard Pardee, and the other special go-to guys for specific car models; the seedier habits of owners looking for car certification; why recent photos are the end-all, be-all for "correctness"; and when Shelby may have signed his own car. The pair move on to talk about their watchlists, in the process covering some great muscle on BaT, a refreshingly clean Porsche, and predetermined collectibility. They also touch on what prompts conservation in general, lament today's commitment levels for cross-country driving, expand on the idea of the Drum Brake Rally, and hint at a new kind of BaT event to come later in 2026. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 5:29 Ex–Carroll Shelby 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 4-Speed 6:26 Shelby Mustang Fifty Years by Colin Comer 20:52 c.1968 Supercharged Hemi-Powered AA/FD Top Fuel Dragster 24:55 1962 Plymouth Savoy 2-Door Sedan Super Stock Max Wedge 3-Speed 26:36 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport 27:21 2019 Porsche 935 30:44 3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed 35:11 57-Years-Family-Owned 1962 Austin Mini Beach Car 48:48 The Snowball Rally 49:02 20th Motherlode Rally June 19-21, 2026 49:18 Tour De Del Rally 2026 51:52 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 52:47 1965 Aston Martin DB5 54:24 Delaware BaT Meet-Up—May 16 with McQueen Classics! Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
50 min
This week Alex is joined by Randy and the elusive, bi-coastal Howard to talk about exciting times for Central California Porschephiles, whether stock colors are now more interesting than PTS, and Enzo vs. 288 GTO. They relive the recent Cold Start event in San Francisco before settling into a detailed breakdown of our recent experience at the Bicester Scramble in the UK, including the joys of the British event car park and the incredible Bicester Motion facility, a historic RAF base that was restored as a collection of automotive-themed businesses. They pause to give respect to the folks pedaling vintage Jags at the Goodwood Members' Meeting, then Howard describes driving the family's Zagato-bodied Alfa as one of the long list of impressive entries in the four-day, thousand-mile Cal Mille. Finally, they talk about the need for "difficult" marque experts on BaT and move on to their favorite recent listings on the site, a suddenly topless Lamborghini, a tempting call to co-drive at the NORRA, appreciation for the resuscitated Mint 400, burly first-gen T-birds, and a pressing mystery surrounding a missing wheel lock key. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 10:52 2005 Renault Clio 182 Trophy for Thyroid UK 11:40 The Intercooler Podcast: How two friends changed the way enthusiasts buy cars forever // episode 306 13:22 41k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe 13:32 1974 Citroen GS Birotor 13:49 BaT Auctions Located in the United Kingdom 20:20 2019 Lamborghini Urus 21:46 LS3-Powered 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Sport Coupe ICON Derelict 21:51 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Confortevole 28:14 748-Mile 2012 Lexus LFA 29:08 50-Years-Family-Owned 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 31:46 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT Spider Conversion 33:03 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina 33:44 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport 33:57 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s 213-Mile 2017 Ford GT 34:57 1967 Citroen DS19 Henri Chapron Serie 2 Cabriolet Conversion by Karl’s Autowerkstatt 36:43 Stroppe-Modified, 331-Powered 1969 Ford Bronco NORRA Mexican 1000 Race Truck 42:17 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer 42:30 1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback A-Code 289 3-Speed 43:30 3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed 43:42 1966 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi 4-Speed 43:51 1991 Volkswagen T3 Multivan Blue Star Hannover Edition 5-Speed 44:19 1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda 44:46 Ford Thunderbird (1955-1957) model page 49:46 Ex-Burt Reynolds listings Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
50 min
This week Alex and Beck jump right in with nothing much on the agenda, but overcome that hurdle to cover how the LFA has evolved in the market; peeling out and peeling tires; waterborne Lambos; viewers vs. watchers; a study in twins; sedentary Hondas; two very different takes on the modern dealer experience; whether a GT350 is truly necessary; the Mount Rushmore of "is it real?"; a practical argument against divorce; a practical argument for driving the wheels off the nicest car you can find; letting people abuse your precious; an impressive performance by Beck's kids; taking fake places at face value; and, most importantly, instilling the road trip spirit and a love of maps in one's offspring; Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 0:51 748-Mile 2012 Lexus LFA 4:46 2025 Watersports Car Series L 16′ 9:22 Sequential-VIN 1965 Porsche 911 Coupes 11:41 3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed 16:33 BaT Auctions Presents: The Fox-Body Collection – Six 1980s Ford Mustangs 19:11 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS L77 4-Speed 22:24 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback 4-Speed 22:49 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback K-Code 4-Speed 36:18 Event Coverage: BaT Alumni Gathering at the Sonoma Speed Festival 49:35 Delaware BaT Meet-Up—May 16 with McQueen Classics! Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
46 min
This week on our little podcast, Alex and Randy talk about the Jim Farley Pantera and great PR advice for other auto execs before moving on to Randy's recent trip to Japan. He describes the general automotive vibe there: multi-generational Skylines casually out in the wild, tiny Kei cars everywhere, the cultural norm of backing into one's parking space, Cal-look Beetles, multicolored license plates, Mitsuokas, Tokyo Drift lookalikes, a ride on the bullet train, a visit to the Tamiya model store, and a missed Fast & Furious-themed opportunity (to be remedied next time). Next up, the pair go over highlights from their watchlists, including a former resident of our very own BaT HQ, some early Subaru love, a Sabrina pull, a matched pair, an odd but compelling boat, and an odd but compelling Cord. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 0:25 Jim Farley’s 1972 DeTomaso Pantera 0:36 Ford CEO Jim Farley on BaT Podcast Episode 112 2:00 Revisiting Colin Comer, Adventures in Shelby 21:54 1966 Bill Thomas Cheetah Coupe 22:14 1964 Bill Thomas Cheetah Cro-Sal Special Roadster 25:51 65-Kilometer 1990 BMW Z1 26:41 second generation Cosmo 27:04 1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT 27:50 Alps-Inspired Carrera Digital Slot Car Raceway 28:13 Original-Owner 1982 Subaru BRAT GL 4-Speed 29:52 2007 Frauscher 686 Lido 30:48 Ex–Mille Miglia Storica 1947 Healey Elliott Saloon 31:14 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 31:40 1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe w/Rambler Rebel V8 32:45 1982 Renault 5 Alpine Turbo 33:40 Le Mans–Class-Winning 1976 Porsche 934 Race Car 34:29 Sequential-VIN 1965 Porsche 911 Coupes 36:45 1992 BMW 325i Touring 5-Speed 36:47 1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100 36:53 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo 38:20 Oldsmobile 307-Powered 1937 Cord 812 Westchester 40:49 35k-Mile 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe 6-Speed 41:54 1958 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door Hardtop 42:59 Florida BaT Meet-Up—April 25 with Bullet Motorsports! 44:21 The Motoring Club Presents: Cold Start—April 26 in San Francisco, California Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
50 min
Several of our core BaT Podcast crew are away on business and/or pleasure this week, so we bring you a remastered version of episode 118 - we'll be back next week! Alex, Randy, and Howard give a brief event recap and then talk about a Saab record holder; the "full mileage discount"; how much raw performance can be had for under (or well under) $40k; scary prospects from the likes of AMG and Aston Martin; the ideal four-Porsche driveway for value seekers; and what's in store for the first-year Bentayga. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 03:54 2025 Snowball Rally April 25, 26 & 27, 2025 04:00 Hagerty California Mille 04:30 Third Annual BaT Moto Gathering , May 17, 2025 at The Quail 04:54 Historic Grand Prix at Zandvoort 2025 06:19 WeatherTech Vintage Weekend with Brian Redman July 17-20, 2025 08:58 South Florida BaT Meet-Up—April 19 with K2 Motorcars! 09: 36 k2motorcars user page 13:38 Chevrolet Corvette C5 model page 14:04 First-gen Bentley Continental GT 17:12 BMW E63/E64 M6 17:50 Audi RS5 18:05 Audi B7 RS4 18:24 Nissan 370Z 20:02 First-gen Cadillac CTS & CTS-V 21:28 Mercedes-Benz W203 C55 & C32 AMG 24:41 BMW E89 Z4 Roadster 25:39 Dodge Neon SRT-4 26:51 Dodge Challenger (non-SRT, 2009-2015) 27:24 Chrysler Crossfire 29:06 Mazda NC MX-5 Miata 30:26 2001-2007 Subaru Impreza WRX 30:33 Volvo V70R 33:19 Mazdaspeed6 34:00 Mazdaspeed3 36:07 Porsche 986 Boxster 38:22 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 42:06 Porsche 955/957 Cayenne Turbo 47:06 Jaguar XKR 48:01 Panoz Esperante 48:20 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab 48:51 Fiat 500 Abarth (2012-2019) Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
1 hr 18 min
This BaT Podcast episode, recorded on a particularly active day for the motorcycle shop next door, sees Alex, Randy and Cam choosing the best of the transitory period between the late '50s and mid '60s. They set the stage with politics, the state of American optimism, and the top film, music and motorsports events of the year before picking their favorite vehicles in the Sports Car, Truck/4x4, Family Hauler, Daily Driver, and Wild Card categories. Along the way: driving a DB4 in flip flops; wildly varying opinions on the '60 Galaxie lineup; a country sedan that isn't; big honkin' Brit cars; light name-calling; a tight race in trucks; a helluva deal; an aquatic detour in high style; an aspirational rush into GT territory; overloading a Giulietta TI; a sad Mini merger; and a most honorable mention. Links for things mentioned in this episode: 0:57 All previous auction results for model year 1960 14:58 1960 Porsche 356B Super w/ GT Fuel Tank 17:07 1960 Fiat-Abarth 750 Sestriere by Zagato 20:18 1960 Aston Martin DB4 4.2 25:10 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster 26:50 Targa Florio-Class-Winning 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato 34:36 Confusing Name: 1960 Ford Country Sedan 36:31 1960 Citroen DS19 36:36 Citroën Spring T-Shirt in the BaT Gear Store 40:01 Ex–Alfred Hitchcock 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Saloon by Mulliner 41:08 LQ4-Powered 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur by H.J. Mulliner Design 7508 w/Van Gerbig Quarter Windows 44:13 Single-Family-Owned 1960 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Transporter 46:51 1960 Land Rover 88 Series II 51:01 1960 Willys Station Wagon 4×4 for Charity 53:49 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Coupe 56:21 Modified 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE 4-Speed 1:01:45 1960 Riva Tritone 26′ 1:06:53 1960 Jaguar XK150 FHC 3.8L w/ Overdrive 1:09:40 Modified 1960 MG MGA 1600 Roadster 1:15:10 BaT’s 1275cc 1960 Morris Mini Minor Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!
46 min
This BaT Podcast episode, Randy, Beck, and Alex preview some upcoming news and events from BaT in the UK—stay tuned for more! Randy also recounts test driving the Renault 5 EV, talks about what to do when your grandpa asks "so what's your story," finally starts his letter-series Chrysler (IYKYK), and takes a spirited rip around the Marin Headlands in his LoCort. The trio then move on to the meat of the episode: answering some of our favorite Questions of the Week from all of BaT history. If you're not already hooked on this longstanding BaT feature, a favorite of the community and staff alike, please do yourself a favor and subscribe here! Links for things mentioned in this episode: 1:52 Bring a Trailer: Now Serving the United Kingdom! 2:16 Sports_Purpose seller page 2:18 Bicester Motion 2:24 The Intercooler Podcast Episode 306: How Bring a Trailer revolutionised the market, with Randy Nonnenberg and James Turner 4:37 Renault 5: Fully electric city car by Renault 15:08 Subscribe to "10 Questions" on BaT 15:26 Subscribe to "Why We Love Them" on BaT 15:29 Old "Drive at 25" Articles on BaT 15:32 Old "See Where They Rust" Articles on BaT 17:01 Question of the Week, Pennzoil Edition—What’s the Oldest Car You’ve Driven Daily? 22:08 One Family Since New 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 27:58 Question of the Week: What’s Your Favorite Italian-American Hybrid? 29:18 Question of the Week: What’s the Best Car that’s Better With an Automatic? 36:07 Question of the Week: What’s a Modification You Loved But Have Soured On? Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!
1 hr 7 min
This BaT Podcast episode, the fourth in our series about Car Movies, covers the surprise hit American Graffiti— the early, scrappy, low-budget George Lucas effort featuring Ron(nie) Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, and many more names who might not be at the tips of our tongues in 2026 but whose roles in the movie have left indelible marks on so many of us. And let us not forget the cast of true A-listers led by Milner's legendary yellow Deuce coupe. Alex, Cam, Beck, and Zac talk about what the film meant (or didn't mean) to kids who grew up in various parts of California, even ones from a generation after it was made; its vérité-adjacent shooting style; Mel's as a story anchor; the drunken antics of Harrison Ford and company; a revelation that (a thinly disguised) Curt works at BaT; a diegetic score culminating in the hardest-hitting usage of "Green Onions" ever; Wolfman Jack as an omniscient narrator; how texting and Tinder would have rendered the movie impossible; the car history of George Lucas; modern gangs of teens on e-bikes; and what the '90s versions of the hero and villain cars would have been. Links for things mentioned in this episode: 31:32 1963 Cobra Roadster CSX2128 32:57 22-Years-Family-Owned, 239 Flathead-Powered 1930 Ford 5-Window Coupe by Hollywood Hotrods 38:25 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster Hot Rod 5-Speed 39:31 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS crash test 40:57 The American Graffiti 55 Chevy 1:06:23 BaT Podcast Episode 56: AJ Baime on Go Like Hell, The Arsenal of Democracy, and More Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!
53 min
This week, Alex talks with Beck and Zac about a formative pair of BMWs in Zac's neighborhood growing up; a snowballed BMW project threatening to be come a full avalanche; a very quick turnaround; a curious Bay Area car-buying ploy; Alex's odd but steadfast list of cheap childhood cars he'd buy if only he could find them; (misplaced?) nostalgia for late-1980s Ford performance cars and keyless entry code buttons; and attainable transaxle Porsches. The team goes on to describe a brief history of the Toyota celebrity support race at the Long Beach Grand Prix; impressive feats from a 190E 2.3 16-valve; Gene Hackman's side gig; Tommy Kendall, an all-around decent guy; a good color change; an interesting museum collection sale; and current watchlist favorites punctuated with Porsche whale-tale nerdiness and shame. Mentioned in this episode: 1:30 S52-Powered 1988 BMW M3 6:25 Pristine 69k-Mile 1990 BMW M3 15:16 4,700-Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 15:52 19k-Mile 1989 Ford Taurus SHO 17:42 37k-Mile 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde 17:56 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde 21:24 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport Coupes on BaT 24:11 2000-2006 Toyota Celicas on BaT 30:57 Mini R53 Cooper S Model Page 36:27 IMSA, NASCAR, RX-7s, and Land Yachts with Tommy Kendall 37:34 49k-Mile 1992 Ford Taurus SHO 38:20 Original-Owner 1979 BMW M1 38:43 Ex–Stu Hayner 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Challenge Race Car 38:54 The Gilmore Car Museum Collection, Offered at No Reserve 39:17 Gilmore_Cars user page 40:13 1993 Geo Tracker LSi 4×4 5-Speed w/Camso Track System 40:55 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback R-Code 427 4-Speed 41:21 Euro 1986 Ferrari 328 GTB 42:01 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster 43:38 1968 Mazda Cosmo Series II 43:42 1990 Lamborghini LM002 LM/American 45:23 RoW 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI Coupe 46:58 Whale Tales: A Visual Guide to the Evolution of Porsche 911 Spoilers 47:26 Dual-Quad 350–Powered 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop Coupe 47:37 MSCLASSICCARSLLC user page 47:46 Bill Goldberg’s Twin-Plug 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo 49:55 RoW 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Coupe 51:26 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!
43 min
This week, Alex brings in the big guns. Randy, Howard, and Zac talk about our recent Palm Springs event ; crazy winds and a curious white substance in the southern California mountains; a magnet for male attention; important questions about people who film everything they do; a remarkably un-harrowing experience at Disneyland; reviews of Alex's beautiful new Euro 308GTB; a flying Corvette; an exceptional 240Z; and discontinued BaT merch that haunts Randy. They also talk about hunting the ones that got away and the perpetual lie of project car completion percentage, take a brief stop in Aviation Corner with Alex, and preview a very special upcoming collection sale. Also featured: a very bad dog, split-window Corvettes hitting escape velocity, and favorite auctions from the last couple of weeks. Mentioned in this episode: 14:35 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe 18:09 Time Machine: A Success Story in Motion from BaT and Pennzoil 29:32 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer 32:15 1964 Porsche 356C Carrera 2 Coupe 33:01 Ex–Vic Edelbrock Jr., 292 Flathead-Powered 1932 Ford Roadster by Roy Brizio 33:43 1993 Porsche 911 RS America Gemballa Slantnose RSR 3.8 Conversion 34:48 8k-Mile 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe 34:59 1961 AC Aceca-Bristol 35:04 62-Years-Owned 1958 AC Ace-Bristol 35:21 1974 MasterCraft “Stars & Stripes” 18′ Competition Ski Boat 35:53 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 36:09 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe Body Shell Project 37:40 Kelsey-Hayes Wheels for Chevrolet Corvette 37:54 28k-Mile 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO T-Top 38:18 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera 38:30 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO 38:59 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster by Gunther Werks 39:11 Original-Owner 1979 BMW M1 39:25 1979 Mercury Capri Turbo RS 4-Speed 40:17 Lot of Four 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air & 150 4-Door Sedan Projects 42:00 Race Cars on BaT 43:17 Ex–Stu Hayner 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Challenge Race Car Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!
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