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    Understanding car and Driver Road Tests: Reintroducing the 928 for 9/28

    Byjustpastevehicles

    In their June 1977 issue of Car and Driver, the editorial staff labeled the Porsche 928 as “the best Porsche ever.” That was a lofty claim even at the time, even if Yates had labeled the Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 “the best car” just a year prior. In this piece, entitled Porsche Re-Introduces the Sports Car, David E. Davis, Jr., L.J.K. Setright, and Brock Yates each gave their respective take on the new front-engined V8 Porsche during an early 1977 press launch. Today is 9/28, so what better day to revisit?

    Click above to open the article in a full-window viewer, or hit the “share” arrow to download the PDF. Individual pages can be viewed in the gallery below.
    First code-named 911 H, the 928 was conceived in 1971; by 1974, 200 million Deutschmarks had been committed to the project. This came at a time when most big manufacturers were struggling. Porsche chairman Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann put it thusly:

    “In 1974, mind you…nobody would give you a penny for the future of the sports car. There was an energy crisis, a recession, and most of the people running car companies had—I don’t know how to say this nicely in English—uh, brown in their underwear. But we went ahead. We couldn’t look back.”

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

    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

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    Understanding question of the Week: What’s Your Pre-Winter Car Care Routine?—WINNER’S UPDATE

    Byjustpastevehicles

    WINNER’S ANNOUNCEMENT:
    Happy Monday! 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 was: What’s your pre-winter car care routine?
    We stuck our head out the window, licked a finger, and held it to the wind as we read through your answers, which certainly varied depending on your location. This week, we’re handing the prize to the comment with the most likes (the People’s Choice!), which was left by BaT member @UGW: 

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

    Byjustpastevehicles

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

    “Lets talk about tires. It was noted that I spend tons of money restoring these Elans and then use cheap tires. There is a very limited selection of 13″ tires available. You can’t just go to Tire Rack and get Michelin Pilot Sports. They just don’t make them in 13”.
    The original tire on an early Elan was a bias ply 145 series. Very narrow. Although you can get some 145 or 165X80 series tires, I prefer the slightly wider but not any taller 165X65X13 tires. They fit the wheel well and still have…”

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    Lotuszog commented on 1964 Lotus Elan S1

    “Man, I really miss that scrappy little car company. They were like the runt kid in school that punched way above his weight.”

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    XLR8TG commented on 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler

    “Man oh man, nobody writes any more like these guys did. Never knew it was anything other than as-expected and normal when I’d wait for my Car and Driver, Road & Track and Auto Week magazines to arrive in the mail to immediately read from front to back beginning as a 6 or 7 year old in the 70’s.
    No wonder I became a car nut. It can be attributed to the brilliant authors of the articles written by these guys.
    Great stuff.”

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    CarsBicyclesAndSushi commented on Car and Driver Road Tests: Reintroducing the 928 for 9/28

    “Over the past fifty years, we’ve owned too many Saabs to count and a few Porsches along the way. An older perfectly maintained low miles Porsche comes through BaT every week. However, those who own Saabs enjoy the wheels off them. A Porsche is often a third or fourth car in a stable. A Saab is the daily driver and gets the miles. That as many have survived is testament to those who love Saabs really love them and will put in more time and money out of love, knowing it’s not a rational…”

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    packardv8 commented on No Reserve: 1990 Saab 900 Turbo SPG

    “Happy 9/28! I’ve owned many cars since I started driving in 2009, and the 928 remains my favorite car of all time. I’ll occasionally go lengthy periods without driving one (months at a time), and begin to question whether something else is worthy of that mantle in my own mind. Then I’ll hop into one and go for a drive, immediately erasing any doubt that it remains top dog.”

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    Andymonium commented on Car and Driver Road Tests: Reintroducing the 928 for 9/28

  • Understanding 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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    This Week’s Weird and Wonderful—September 26, 2025: A Practical Look

    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.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

    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

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    The Icons of Zuffenhausen Collection, from Wob You Should Know

    Byjustpastevehicles

    In the German state of Baden-Württemberg, on the northern edge of the city of Stuttgart, lies the borough of Zuffenhausen. Humans have lived here continuously for over 7,000 years, and 75 years ago, they began doing something very special: building Porsches. In this Icons of Zuffenhausen collection, Wob has assembled some of the best of the breed. Some are cars that defined the Porsche brand as we know it today, like a veteran 356 racer and a sublime ’73 Carrera RS. Others are cars that seek to stretch the definition of what a Porsche can be, like a one-off Spyder prototype racer, a hyper-exotic 918 Spyder, and a 992 GT3 R Rennsport—perhaps the ultimate track weapon. This is the second collection of incredible high-performance Porsches from Wob, and we’re very excited to see the cars start to go live this evening, Monday, September 29.

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    Car and Driver Road Tests: Reintroducing the 928 for 9/28 You Should Know

    Byjustpastevehicles

    In their June 1977 issue of Car and Driver, the editorial staff labeled the Porsche 928 as “the best Porsche ever.” That was a lofty claim even at the time, even if Yates had labeled the Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 “the best car” just a year prior. In this piece, entitled Porsche Re-Introduces the Sports Car, David E. Davis, Jr., L.J.K. Setright, and Brock Yates each gave their respective take on the new front-engined V8 Porsche during an early 1977 press launch. Today is 9/28, so what better day to revisit?

    Click above to open the article in a full-window viewer, or hit the “share” arrow to download the PDF. Individual pages can be viewed in the gallery below.
    First code-named 911 H, the 928 was conceived in 1971; by 1974, 200 million Deutschmarks had been committed to the project. This came at a time when most big manufacturers were struggling. Porsche chairman Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann put it thusly:

    “In 1974, mind you…nobody would give you a penny for the future of the sports car. There was an energy crisis, a recession, and most of the people running car companies had—I don’t know how to say this nicely in English—uh, brown in their underwear. But we went ahead. We couldn’t look back.”