• Here’s baT Auction Success Story: Cross-Country C1 Corvette

    BaT member Jmast completed an epic 900-mile journey home with the 327-powered ’59 C1 Corvette that he won from Cherry1 in a June 2025 BaT auction, and he recently wrote in to tell us all about it:
    The seller, David from Nixa, Missouri, was absolutely fantastic to work with and went above and beyond. I flew into Springfield Friday morning, and not only did he have all the paperwork ready, but he thoughtfully provided extra oil, coolant, and even a spare tire and jack in case I ran into any issues on the long drive home. That kind of preparation and care really shows the quality of sellers you find on BaT.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “I can still hear “Prepare to Qualify””

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    Hercule_LaJoy commented on No Reserve: Atari Pole Position Arcade Game

    “I have the sister car, an Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1 which has identical interior and underpinnings. In addition to the rarity and handbuilt Zagato heritage, these cars are amazing drivers. They’re quick and super comfortable for road trips. My daughter and her husband did a 2200 mile round trip with our car in a weekend to the Amelia Island Concours last year where the car won a class award. To make things even better for this car, it comes out of one the country’s great collections. I…”

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    Myron_Vernis commented on 1995 Autech Zagato Gavia

    “Around the time this was new, I was working on a Spielberg film in Northern California. Part of his deal was to have a Pole Position arcade game provided in a dedicated office at the studio – it was just down the hall from my editing room. I figured out his schedule – while it was around, I came in early before him – and got very good at the free play!”

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    wwwpcs commented on No Reserve: Atari Pole Position Arcade Game

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “In Carlisle, Pennsylvania 2025 the chief engineer of the project who has since retired stated that this is the perfect supercar. All of the cars tested went 213 mph but they only certified the GT for 205 mph. He also noted that not one motor malfunctioned in the testing process. all of the first and second generation Ford Gt‘s engines were built by Jack rousch at their plant in Michigan.. when I visited the engine factory back in August he was actually there working believe it or not in…”

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    GTFRAN commented on No Reserve: 906-Mile 2005 Ford GT

    “Very rare to see an LS with the Saddle interior. Very nice.”

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    Wheelyneat commented on No Reserve: 2004 Lexus LS430

    “My ‘84 was the twin of this car. It too had the blue interior, which I thought was much more interesting than the more common red/burgundy. Worthless Trivia: the ‘84s gained a filler piece at the front bumper which concealed the lower fascia.
    To this day that car remains as a favorite. Many fond memories of track days at Lime Rock Park, graduate school in Indiana, that little car followed me around like an energetic puppy.”

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    High_Hope commented on 47k-Mile 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI

  • Question of the Week: What’s the Most Satisfying Transmission?—WINNER’S UPDATE: A Practical Look

    WINNER’S ANNOUNCEMENT:

    We’re back to announce the winner for our Question of the Week, where our victor will accept a $25 credit for a hat or T-shirt from the BaT Gear Store and the acclaim of their peers.

    Our question this week was: What’s the most satisfying transmission?

    We fired up our laptops, dropped them into gear, and went straight to work tallying up your nominations. Manual gearboxes dominated the thread, and the six-speed manual transmission found in the Honda S2000 earned the most mentions. BaT user @paulkstadden was the first to nominate it, making him this week’s winner! 

    “Honda S2000. I got to drive one and realized it has less play in neutral than my CTS-V has in gear.”

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    paulkstadden commented on Question of the Week: What’s the Most Satisfying Transmission?—WINNER’S UPDATE

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    The Ferrari Fall Festival Collection, From Wob — Explained

    The Ferrari Fall Festival features a forthcoming phalanx of fine Ferraris found by four-wheel fanatic @Wob. Alliteration aside, let’s just say that we are quite excited to present this tidy group of 10 Modenese exotics, a selection of well-preserved, low-mile classics and unique special edition cars manufactured between 1979 and 2025.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “When I was in my late twenties I did not have much money and like many of us, cut my teeth on Japanese sports cars as they were plentiful, cheap and we all remember back in the ’80s in high school when they were new and so cool. It was just a normal progression to buy one..as the years marched on after graduating university and finally working full time, I had an epiphany…I finally got sick of buying people’s hand me down rusty cars that I would spend years fixing-up only to end up with…”

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    SlowNRusty commented on 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

    “A bunch of years ago (well, decades ago), I bought a well-used but complete and drivable ’66 912 from a garage sale in Reseda, CA for the princely sum of $1000. I drove it the few blocks to my home. Going through the paperwork, I found the title, with Axl Rose’s name on it. Guns ‘n Roses’ Axl Rose.
    So I washed it a bit, advertised it in The Recycler and flipped it for $2000. Felt like a genius.
    How times have changed…”

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    DaveD commented on No Reserve: 27-Years-Owned, 2.0L-Equipped 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe 5-Speed Project

    “Stoked! Genuinely honored to be the one to carry on the legacy of this one-of-a-kind build”

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    af1010 commented on One-Owner, Oldsmobile V8–Powered Tornado Sports Cars GT40 Replica

  • What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “A perfect vehicle for Veterans Day! Thank you to all veterans!
    Before his passing, I was fortunate to attend an open house at Jacques Littlefield’s estate where there were hundreds of tanks from all eras. He and his crew did a masterful job of restoring and maintaining these beauties.
    I was wondering if this was ever part of his collection?”

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    portraitmac commented on Stuart M5A1 Tank

    “Delivery-mileage ‘70s land yachts are so much more fun to follow than the stock market. 📈”

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    shervinator commented on No Reserve: 97-Mile 1979 Lincoln Mark V Collector Series

    “The Haynes Manual for the Chieftain Main Battle Tank – Owners’ Workshop Manual is authored by Dick Taylor and published by Haynes Publishing Group in association with The Tank Museum. 
    • ISBN: 978-1-78521-059-4. 
    • Covers the Chieftain MBT from 1966 onwards—design, construction, operation, maintenance. 
    You can also get one for a Supermarine Spitfire amongst other interesting means of transport. Haynes was my biggest source pre internet when I got interested in Alfa…”

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    AlfistiNY commented on Leyland FV4201 Chieftain Main Battle Tank

    “I raced against this car for decades, always fast and well prepared… driven by an absolute Gentleman…”

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    bentleyboy29 commented on 36-Years-Owned 1959 Morgan Plus 4 Race Car 2.2L

  • BaT Site Update: Introducing Two-Factor Authentication and New Account Requirements You Should Know

    Edit 11/11/25: We heard your feedback on two-factor authentication (2FA) options and we are pleased to announce that you can now choose to receive 2FA codes via email.
    While setting up 2FA, select Email as your verification method from the list of options:

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “Even though I have a museum
    I keep the best driving cars at my home garage
    This one has been there
    Fantastic car for cars & coffee
    Love my Sunday drives in this special car
    Will miss my pal
    Mike
    Malamut Auto Museum”

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    mmalamut commented on 1967 Volvo Duett P210

    “A tip for the seller or new owner: When I replaced the door seals on my E34 M5 I used the seals from an E39. At the time E34 door seals were NLA and the E39 ones were readily available. I had to shorten them a few inches, but otherwise they are a perfect fit.”

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    Sixspeedbmw commented on 1991 BMW M5 Dinan

    “The 550 was, by and large, the end of the gated manual era at Ferrari and was the final model offered exclusively with a 6-speed transmission. Gearbox technology was advancing quickly as Scuderia Ferrari dominated F1, so when the updated 575M was introduced in 2002, nearly all of them came equipped with the F1 transmission. Only 246 575Ms were optioned with the manual gearbox, and its successor, the 599, saw just 30 manuals produced.
    The 550 is sleek, slippery, and sexy—a grand touring…”

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    Garage44 commented on 19k-Kilometer 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

  • BaT Auction Success Story: Driving a 911—Like Riding a Bike: A Practical Look

    BaT member HarperCZ recently wrote in with a quick update on her new 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe that she won from RScollection in an August 2025 BaT auction:
    I sold my 1975 Porsche 911 over 40 years ago and have regretted it ever since, so I finally decided to do something about it. After watching many nice 911s listed on Bring a Trailer, I finally saw one that ticked all the boxes. I held on during the bidding battle and won it!