• Remembering Tsutomu “Tom” Matano, 1947-2025 You Should Know

    Byjustpastevehicles

    We wanted to take a moment to celebrate the accomplishments of Tsutomu “Tom” Matano, often called the “Father of the Miata,” who passed away on September 22 at the age of 77. Matano was a champion of “empathetic design”—the idea that objects should communicate how they want to be used with their design—and he shaped Mazda’s design philosophy during what could be considered the most important period in the company’s history. Above all, he was remembered for his cheerful disposition and boundless enthusiasm for car culture and its people.

  • What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

    Byjustpastevehicles

    A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

    “Great to see this car here on @BaT. I remember my dad and Jan putting this sale together back in the early 2000’s.
    The history of the car is so well documented. Jan wanted a factory car and Al new Dr. Falk from the early days of the FOC and when the car came up it was a good fit.
    I did go to Luppi personally while on a trip to Italy in 2003 to get the materials for the interior.
    Reading through this listing brings back a lot of great memories.
    Congratulations to whomever ends up…”

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    MohrImports commented on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder

    “Took the car for a spin yesterday with the owner. My track car frame of reference is a track modified GT4 and 997.1 C4 before that. What perhaps doesn’t come through in the videos is all the audible feedback. The boost comes on hard when the hammer is down, yet seems controlled when the throttle is feathered in a turn. When decelerating you get pleasant crackles and hear the excess boost being dumped. I think there is a learning curve on this car (at least for me) managing the power,…”

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    MaineGT commented on Turbocharged Twin-Plug 3.3L-Powered 1976 Porsche 911S Coupe

    “I now have 3 PT Cruisers!
    I have owned PTs since 2001 and they are a great car.
    This one is very unique”

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    chookasd commented on No Reserve: 302-Powered 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Street Rod

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    Understanding personal Rides, Bad Brakes, and Questions of the Week

    Byjustpastevehicles

    Alex, Randy, and special guest Beck shoot the breeze about a German car from New York, the German car it replaced, the German car oil on Alex’s garage floor, brake failure stories, “how much hot rod” is appropriate for driving 2,000 miles, slow cars on the Interstate, favorite recent sales, the 2k Sellers Club, and popular Questions of the Week.

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    sludgo’s Mile Markers: Mile 202 You Should Know

    Byjustpastevehicles

    This is Part Two of a three-part series. Click the link to read Part One.
    It had been a glorious NoDak autumn Saturday morning for twelve-year-old me. I’d woken to a gorgeous orange-red sunrise and the cool prairie breeze drifting across my face as it blew through my opened window. All the birds outside were merrily greeting the day in song, all the robins and wrens and sparrows and meadowlarks and mourning doves, even the peacocks and ducks and geese and swans calling out from over at the Deaf School pond. I’d jumped out of bed and into my routine early, stripping off my pajamas and putting on my weekend duds before pouring myself a heaping bowlful of Lucky Charms then parking out on the living room couch to watch cartoons on our big thirty-six inch color console RCA. Four hours later—after Bugs Bunny and the Road Runner and the Jetsons and Scooby-Doo and Josie and the Pussycats and Archie and then Fat Albert—it was noontime and the Lucky Charms were long gone and I was hungry again so I’d decided to hop on my StingRay and ride across town to Grandma Lettie’s to see if she’d make me one of her world-famous fried bologna and Miracle-Whip sandwiches but when I got there she wasn’t home. Figured I’d wait for her a bit and headed out to her backyard to climb Big Olie, the giant oak she’d planted as a sapling fifty years ago when she first bought the house, but as I walked up to Olie’s trunk, I glanced across the way at Old Man Granger’s place and noticed something interesting—the walk-in door to his garage was ever-so-slightly ajar. Hm.

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

    Byjustpastevehicles

    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 Look at yesterday’s comments of note

    Byjustpastevehicles

    A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

    “Thanks fellas…looking forward to racking up some miles on this beauty!”

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    mrliquidity commented on Supercharged 6.2L LT5-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

    “I’ve seen this beauty in person, and let me tell you—it’s been meticulously maintained and absolutely babied. The owner has taken incredible care of it, keeping it spotless inside and out. Everything runs smoothly, looks sharp, and feels road-ready without a worry. If you’re looking for a motorhome that’s been treated with pride and attention to detail, this one is a rare find. You won’t just be buying a rig—you’ll be getting peace of mind knowing it’s been loved and cared for…”

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    Mathew1 commented on 2022 Entegra Cornerstone 45W

    “What a lovely, and well driven example! Tasteful mods, and miles and miles of future enjoyment for the next lucky owner. I’ve owned my 97 C4S for 15 years, she just rolled 135k, up from 63k at acquisition. These cars are just such an experience, just so immensely satisfying to drive…and to own.
    Good luck to the seller, and fair notice to potential bidders….well sorted, long term owner, well “driven” 993’s are more scarce by the year. This car will continue to turn heads, and…”

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    Magdaddy commented on No Reserve: 21-Years-Owned 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 6-Speed

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    What to Know About this Week’s Weird and Wonderful—September 26, 2025

    Byjustpastevehicles

    You’ve made it to the end of another week, and that means it’s time to celebrate with the Weekly Weird & Wonderful, a collection of the strangest and coolest things on BaT assembled just for you. This list was compiled from approximately 1,200 auctions up on the site, so we had to be choosy for brevity’s sake. There’s plenty more goodness to peruse on our live auctions page.

  • BaT Auction Success Story: NSX-T, Round Two: A Practical Look

    Byjustpastevehicles

    BaT member macmacma sold his 1995 Acura NSX-T on BaT in November 2016—but as the highest bidder on a 2022 BaT auction, he earned the opportunity to buy his old car back. He recently wrote in with an update covering the last few years:
    I sold my NSX on BaT in 2016 and bought it back on the site in 2022. Since then, I’ve put over 12,000 miles on it. I’ve been updating my car’s history files and thought it would be fun to share my experience with the BaT community.

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    sludgo’s Mile Markers: Mile 202 You Should Know

    Byjustpastevehicles

    This is Part Two of a three-part series. Click the link to read Part One.
    It had been a glorious NoDak autumn Saturday morning for twelve-year-old me. I’d woken to a gorgeous orange-red sunrise and the cool prairie breeze drifting across my face as it blew through my opened window. All the birds outside were merrily greeting the day in song, all the robins and wrens and sparrows and meadowlarks and mourning doves, even the peacocks and ducks and geese and swans calling out from over at the Deaf School pond. I’d jumped out of bed and into my routine early, stripping off my pajamas and putting on my weekend duds before pouring myself a heaping bowlful of Lucky Charms then parking out on the living room couch to watch cartoons on our big thirty-six inch color console RCA. Four hours later—after Bugs Bunny and the Road Runner and the Jetsons and Scooby-Doo and Josie and the Pussycats and Archie and then Fat Albert—it was noontime and the Lucky Charms were long gone and I was hungry again so I’d decided to hop on my StingRay and ride across town to Grandma Lettie’s to see if she’d make me one of her world-famous fried bologna and Miracle-Whip sandwiches but when I got there she wasn’t home. Figured I’d wait for her a bit and headed out to her backyard to climb Big Olie, the giant oak she’d planted as a sapling fifty years ago when she first bought the house, but as I walked up to Olie’s trunk, I glanced across the way at Old Man Granger’s place and noticed something interesting—the walk-in door to his garage was ever-so-slightly ajar. Hm.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

    Byjustpastevehicles

    A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

    “it will be parked next to my 70 Plum Crazy 383 roadrunner”

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    mnnice commented on No Reserve: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe 383 4-Speed

    “This jeep has been great to own for over 31 years. I just decided that it is time to move on and find a buyer who will appreciate it and take care of it like I have. It was one of the very last to be built with a 5-speed manual transmission, which makes it a rare find. I welcome any questions that buyers may have. Thank you for your interest.”

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    rbillinger commented on No Reserve: Original-Owner 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4 5-Speed

    “That’s legit and 100% original IMHO. Worked at a Schwinn shop as a kid and put together a few of those. A lot of people (cool kids) ditched the front fender. That’s the original seat. Those are the original pedals. This is all recollection but very clear. . They were wheelie machines and no fun whatsoever to get up a hill! An early but awesome memory! GLWTA!”

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    Silver-MTB commented on No Reserve: 1968 Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate Bicycle