It’s time for Round 9 of our monthly Michelin/BFGoodrich Tire Giveaway! Our partners at Michelin USA have granted us the ability to hand out brand new sets of Michelin, Michelin Classic, and BFGoodrich tires to select BaT auction winners. But we hate to play favorites within the BaT community, so we’re asking for your help in choosing which vehicle is most worthy of new rubber.
We all love a car with a good story, and the cars with the most miles often have the best ones. We think that makes special high-mileage vehicles and their histories worth preserving, and our friends at Pennzoil share this outlook. To help members of the BaT community keep old cars on the road where they belong, they’ve extended their rebate good for up to 6 quarts of any Pennzoil motor oil into the fall. In support of their “long may we drive” mantra, we’re highlighting some of the many steadfast vehicles on this site that have rewarded their owners with decades of regular use and enjoyment. This is our fourth salute to those High Mileage Heroes.
It’s time to announce the winner for the sixth round of our 2026 Michelin and BFGoodrich tire giveaway! Over 120 of you weighed in, and it was a photo finish between the gargantuan Ford Galaxie Country Squire wagon and the charming Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible. With the contest being this close, we’re exercising our Editorial Privilege this round and handing the win to the Karmann Ghia! Congratulations to its newest owner, @CertifiedPreownedLungs.
Event Coverage:
Portland may as well have greeted us with a bouquet of literal roses. We had a great time with our wonderful hosts at Portland International Raceway, and the turnout was stellar. What better way to say it than this, from our friends at Avant-Garde Collection:
“What a fine Saturday morning it was for a Bring a Trailer Gathering at the 2026 FOPIR Rose Cup Races! We filled the entire display field on the front straight of PIR and welcomed enthusiasts driving all types of cool vehicles. We handed out lots of 911r merchandise and BaT provided commemorative event posters to attendees.
Before we announce the winners of July’s High Mileage Heroes giveaway, we need to mention another cool giveaway that everybody should take advantage of; our partners at Pennzoil are currently offering a rebate good for up to 6 quarts of Pennzoil motor oil! That’s a free oil change for most vehicles out there, and one heck of a generous offer. Now, on with the show…
8/11 Update: issues with the rebate site have been resolved! Please visit pennzoil.com/BaT to take advantage of the offer.
Our partners at Pennzoil have extended their rebate for Bring a Trailer members, leaving you a little more time to pick up six quarts of Pennzoil motor oil for free! Just follow the instructions below.
Back in 1995, the late Ferndale resident Nelson House helped create what would become “North America’s largest one-day automotive event”—the Woodward Dream Cruise, a seemingly endless stream of American car culture parading along Motown’s legendary Woodward Avenue. A BaT crew will be there for this year’s happening, which will take place this coming Saturday, August 15.
Event Coverage:
We thought it’d be hard to match last year for the sheer thrill of being around thousands of fellow fans and hundreds of great cars at one of the most festive automotive events in the USA, but 2026 managed to deliver.
It was a battle of the longroofs for the seventh installment of our 2026 Michelin and BFGoodrich tire giveaway, with well over 120 of you casting your vote! The competition turned into a nail-biter between the 1982 AMC Eagle wagon and the 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback, and in the end, the Squareback came out on top by two! Congratulations to its new owner, @Schertzer.
You, our esteemed BaT community, came through with a variety of 1980s rides that certainly didn’t disappoint. Bravo! Of course, there can only be one winner, and this week our favorite comment of the bunch was left by BaT member @ant: