BaT Auction Success Story: Seller Turned Buyer with a STS-V You Should Know

After selling six vehicles, BaT member loganpopo celebrated his first win in September 2025: a 2007 Cadillac STS-V auctioned by skillda1. loganpopo recently wrote in to tell us about his road trip home with the car.

Anything with an engine has always been a part of my life—cars, dirt bikes, jet skis, and boats. These things filled my childhood thanks to my father. These childhood moments were more than just about the machines themselves—they were lessons. He taught my brother and me to respect them and how to shop for them. He also taught us how to communicate with a seller, what details to pay attention to, and more importantly, that you buy the seller and the story as much as you evaluate the condition of the car.

I have been a Bring a Trailer member since September 2017, originally starting as a seller. The site quickly became a weekly ritual for me—scrolling through auctions, wishing for more garage space, and occasionally selling a car. My first listing was a set of Fuchs 15″ wheels, followed by two GMT800 trucks, then my father’s Fox-Body Mustang and K5 Blazer, and lastly a Honda Z50. After years of watching and listing, I finally won my first Bring a Trailer auction: this 2007 Cadillac STS-V. The listing grabbed my attention right away. I clicked on it, looked through every picture, read every comment, and watched every video multiple times. It was a low-mileage car in excellent condition, and the documented history spanned 15 years. All of this made it stand out to me. Having owned a 2007 STS-V before, I knew I wanted to relive that experience, and this example felt like the perfect opportunity.

The final minutes of the auction were both exciting and nerve-racking; a strong group of bidders was circling the listing, and I hoped my next bid would be the one to seal the deal. Luckily, it did. The thrill and anticipation of what was to come were unforgettable from the moment the auction ended and I realized that I had won. This must be what auction fever is all about.

From that moment, I knew I wanted to road-trip the car home. The following weekend, we flew to Las Vegas to pick it up. The handoff went perfectly, and the first drive exceeded every expectation. Working with the seller was great; communication was clear and consistent, and they were accommodating at every step of the process. The service records were also thorough and meticulously kept. It made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable, exactly the way buying a special car should be.

The drive home was something I will never forget. We traced a path along I-40, making stops that were both nostalgic and new. Passing through Williams, Arizona, brought back memories of a family trip from my childhood, and seeing it again as an adult felt like things had come full circle. Lunch in Flagstaff at the Galaxy Diner was a new highlight before continuing on to Albuquerque for the night.

The next day, we rolled through Tucumcari, where I stopped to take photos of the car against a desert backdrop.

In Amarillo, we visited Cadillac Ranch and ate lunch at The Big Texan—our first time there, despite being lifelong Texans. From there, we went through the small towns along I-40 all the way home.

Over the course of the trip, we stretched our new Caddy’s legs and put 1,211 flawless miles on the odometer. With just 3,000 miles added in the last three years, the car felt as though it had been waiting for this trip and performed without a single issue. This car doesn’t just highlight my first Bring a Trailer win; it represents years of being part of this community, the passion for cars that began with my father, and a father-and-son memory I will always treasure. From the thrill of the auction to the long, scenic drive home, this 2007 Cadillac STS-V exceeded every expectation and has earned a permanent place in my automotive journey.

Thank you to Bring a Trailer, to the seller, David, and most importantly, to my father, who inspired my lifelong passion for cars and has supported me in every decision along the way.

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We love to hear from satisfied BaT buyers and sellers, and a Success Story feature is a great addition to any car’s history when you’re ready to sell.