A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“First BaT win. Thanks fam!”
“Besides the provenance of RH and HA, this is an awesome spec – ’71 with Stroppe installed power steering and auto with lettered adapter. Exciting to have and driving the 4 turn steering offroad is awesome. Ask me how I know.”
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Getting close now!
We told you about Bill’s event raising money for Special Olympics. It’s called All Italian Day and it’s October 11th this year (https://www.alfaromeoassociation.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=233974&item_id=2902395).
For several years we designed the t-shirt for the event. One of the last years I did the design, I felt we had to honor Bill and this wonderful car.
One of the amazing ARA members, still has a new XL shirt and is willing to gift it to…”
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GenauAutoWerks commented on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce
“Honored to be the next caretaker of this incredible M3. Huge thanks to the seller for the thorough presentation and to everyone in the comments who shared their knowledge. I’ve wanted the right E46 M3 for a long time, and I’m excited this Laguna Seca Blue example will be joining my garage. It will be well cared for and enjoyed. Thanks again!”
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DailyDrivenPorsche commented on 2001 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed
“Can’t believe the options on this one, it has factory Recaros before the ‘is’ was a thing. Plus the sport wheel, sunroof, and it’s in one of the best blues that BMW put on their in the 70s.
This is a neat e21!”
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e9er commented on 9k-Mile 1977 BMW 320i 4-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“As a sidebar to this 250,000th auction listing, yesterday at the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, BaT Co-Founder Randy Nonnenberg, spoke at length for the entrants and attendees about the phenomenon that brought about what we are experiencing here — how it began and how it evolved. It’s a fascinating story of insight, risk and reward that’s about as “American” as anything can be.
On the field were a number of “BaT Auction” sales as well as sellers, commenters and attendees who read the…”
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Delia_Wolfe commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
“”body is said to have sustained damage from shrapnel during a missile strike” . . . that’s not damage, that’s character.”
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Paul_Dietzel commented on 1965 GAZ 69
“Pontiac sure had some pretty cars in the Sixties. They’ve aged well too. Great to see two Pontiac B Bodies with three pedals on BaT in the same week… how unusual is that?
This car would have a circle of admirers at every Cars and Coffee you drove it to… elegant and much less common than the A Body cars of the era. Truly the “executives’ hot rod” especially with a four-speed.
Wonderful car… :-)”
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msjbythebay commented on 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupe 4-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“If you told me I would pull-up BaT today and there would be a 6-wheeled EcoSport for sale, I would have sent you to rehab. I’m speechless.”
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Fatalvenom commented on No Reserve: Custom Six-Wheeled 2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium
“A very special car here. This is one of the original World’s Fair batch of 60 Mustang GTs Ford built for the 1965 New York World’s Fair, the cars that introduced the GT package to the press and the first ones that rolled off the line. On April 15, 1965, all 60 were lined up together. Henry Ford II, Lee Iacocca, and Don Frey rolled past the row. The cars then went to journalists for a 10-day press evaluation. After that they were returned to Ford and sold as demos. About 20 of the original…”
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MotorGuild commented on No Reserve: World’s Fair Batch 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe GT A-Code 289
“Starting in 2023 these cars are turbocharged only it runs the 3gen erad rear diff that is constantly engaged compared to the clutch style of the previous model which could disconnect when not needed. The fun part is that if you are driving electric only you are rwd with instant torque.
I trekked down from Seattle to Cali for. ‘24 with 4k miles on it. It’s my daily commuter and plugging it in at home I have only topped off the gas tank once in 2 months.
Anyone that is considering these…”
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onyxeros commented on 2023 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“The 330 GTC has always been a favorite of mine. And the 512BB. When I was first working out of college in the early ’80’s my wife and I honeymooned in San Francisco and I dragged her to Ferrari Los Gatos, and there on the floor were my two dream cars, a 330 GTC sitting next to a 512BB. I remember them being in the $25 – $35K range? And thinking, I’ll be able to afford one of those. Unfortunately life intervened and prices for these cars increased but I was finally able to realize a dream…”
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CarCrzyTom commented on 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC
“I own a manual 6 speed ’07 NC. These are just fabulous vehicles. Nothing goes wrong. Certainly one of the finest engines Mazda ever built. Gobs of fun driving top-down and a true value fot the $ spent. New owner will be happy. GLWTA”
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Spider_Mike commented on 15k-Mile 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT
“Thanks to all bidders. I fell in love with the 904 when I first saw one in the 1980’s. I think it the most beautiful care design ever. Thats why I had to have the Beck 904. I started discussing the car with Chuck Beck in early 2020, and pulled the trigger in October of 2020. It was a 3 year build process, and I visited the factory many times during the build. My wife was involved too, and picked out the interior colors. I think it turned out nicely. Thanks for all the positive comments.”
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Armbrust commented on Beck 904 GTS
“The 505 wagon, IMHO, is one of the great longroofs. They endure rugged conditions in Africa without complaint. The 4 cylinder engine is about as indestructible as they get. Cargo capacity is unmatched. Yet the ride is so so comfy. Best seats anywhere. The video shows it off well.”
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raoulr commented on 1992 Peugeot 505 SW8
“Another one that I helped build at Torslanda in Goteborg. Some had a note under the dash: built in Sweden by a yankee. I was the only American out of supposedly 46 nationalities working there”
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volvo240s commented on 1979 Volvo 242 DL 5-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“There is a really really good chance that I painted the door jams on that car! I worked at the St. Thomas assembly plant in St. Thomas Ontario Canada from 1980 to 2011. Every time I see one of these it brings back really good memories. And trust me these things were built Ford tough. all the door jams on the early cars like this one we’re all painted my hand. In time we got the robots to start doing door jams. I was 21 years old when this car was built. Good luck with the auction I would love…”
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VWTony commented on No Reserve: 33k-Mile 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
“Rest in peace Matano-San 🖤”
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The_Dude_Abides commented on Remembering Tsutomu “Tom” Matano, 1947-2025
“As we all know, cars are a huge bridge in bringing people together. I first met this car in a garage at Sonoma Raceway attracted by its rad stance. Ventured into the garage with my 11yo and the owner says “go ahead, take a closer look, get in it!” A small conversation later and come to find out he is neighbors with a good friend of mine. We hve been good friends ever since.
The owner is an accomplished racer himself, past NASA endurance race champion. This car was built with a racers…”
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Bartlett commented on Modified 1988 BMW M5
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Thanks everyone! And, yes I will definitely be driving it!”
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gtrmnmck commented on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta
“I’ve learned a lot on this project. Thank you dad, grandpa, uncles, and friends to show me around the toolbox. This project has certainly helped me as a 15T Blackhawk mechanic to pick up aviation terminolgy easier. I wouldn’t have had the start I did without your help. My projects started small LOL, but have gotten bigger over the years. If anyone has any remaining questions, feel free to ask. Happy to see this car go to a good owner, but I’m happy to drive it around to car shows and…”
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1970DartWright commented on 440-Powered 1970 Dodge Dart Custom Hardtop
“The Lexus LS430 was built at the moment when the pursuit of perfection and the economics of mass production briefly coincided. That window has closed; it may not open again in our lifetime. And so these cars matter—not for what they are worth in dollars, but for what they prove: that it was possible, that once, for six years in a factory in Tahara, Japan, human beings got as close to perfect as human beings have ever got in the building of a motorcar. And then they stopped, and we moved on……”
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JCDenton commented on No Reserve:18k-Mile 2006 Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury Package
“In 1967, my dad informed me that he had purchased, with my savings, 1960 Falcon with 60K miles for $325.00.
While it would not have been my choice, I was excited to enter the world of independence from walking, bicycling and public transportation.
The 144 ci engine didn’t last long with my heavy foot and the constant diet of re-refined oil I fed it from our local Site gas station.
I found a 260 at the junk yard and that was a great improvement.
The original radiator did not like the 260, so…”
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Atom0096 commented on No Reserve: 29-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Falcon Futura Project