• sludgo’s Mile Markers: Mile 216 — Explained

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    It was an ordinary day, just like any other. I got up at six and let the dogs out to take care of their business. Brought them back in then took care of mine. Shaved and showered and got into my jeans and a fresh t-shirt and my blue hoodie and Tom’s. Watched the sunrise while I sipped a steaming cup of black coffee and took inventory. Felt pretty good about things and around eight o’clock thought I’d give myself a treat and go to that new breakfast place that just opened down the street for a big plate of runny eggs and crispy bacon and near-burnt hash browns and whole-wheat toast slathered in melty butter then smeared with a thick swipe of homemade blackberry jam. Yum. Trotted out to the garage and climbed into the Audi. Fired it up and putted the couple-few blocks over to the joint then turned into its freshly paved and painted parking lot and that’s when it happened. One of the most dreaded experiences a car owner can have. My ‘check engine’ light came on.

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “My family has been the proud steward of this remarkable 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham for nearly 70 years, and it has been one of our most treasured possessions. My father purchased this car new in 1957 as a gift to my mother, and it has been a part of our family’s story ever since.
    My father, Ralph S. Peer, was a pioneering figure in the American music industry; the A&R executive behind some of the most historically significant recordings ever made, including Crazy Blues, the first…”

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    PH8159 commented on Original-Family-Owned 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

    “The car that blasted through Porsche RR7 at Laguna Seca Raceway in Oct 2023. I could remember being invited to the unveiling of the GT3 R Rennsport. Patrick Long was introducing this beauty in the hot pits at Laguna Seca Raceway outside of garage 12. Great memories capturing this beauty through the crowd of enthusiasts and gear heads at 9:30 pm at night after day one of Porsche’s RR7. One of the best modern day GT cars by Metzger and Porsche.”

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    corkscrewlife commented on 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport

    “A cool Ferrari moment I thought I would share, the Mondial was the only model Ferrari pope John Paul II was ever seen in. This picture comes from the Pope’s visit to the legendary Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy back in 1988. He later celebrated Mass at the Fiorano Circuit racetrack. Instead of traveling in the regular Popemobile that day, the Pope took a ride in one of the Ferraris that was waiting for him at the factory. The mondial remains an icon with timeless pininfarina lines, mid…”

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    Carguy4fun commented on 1991 Ferrari Mondial T Cabriolet

    “This is about as thoughtful of a build as they come. The TJM T17 is the best aftermarket bumper in my opinion. I’m curious about the Kenwood touch screen – I’ve got an ’03, and am not familiar with this navigation delete.”

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    leucadiacruiser commented on One-Owner 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100

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    Here’s this Week’s Weird and Wonderful—May 1, 2026

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    We’re bringing you this week’s post with an important caveat: it’s very heavy on the weird (that’s good news). Of the 1,100 auctions live on the site this week, the collection below included many that were so irresistibly strange that we had to show them off, even at the expense of things like a FABCAR Porsche 935 and a BOSS 429-powered Pantera. That’s just a taste of the goodness that awaits you over on our Live Auctions page. But before you head there, have a look at the superlatively odd batch of vehicles that make up this edition of the Weekly Weird and Wonderful!

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    A Look at event Coverage: Florida BaT Meet-Up with Bullet Motorsports

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    Event Coverage 5/2/26:
    It was hot, it was sunny, there were great cars and boats everywhere–in short, it was South Florida in April! We had a great time meeting everyone who came out to visit us at BaT Local Partner Bullet Motorsports in Fort Lauderdale, where we welcomed hundreds of interesting vehicles and the families and friends who brought them out for the show on Saturday, April 25.

  • BaT Auction Success Story: The End of a Relentless Pursuit: A Practical Look

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    This Success Story comes to us from stevec1456, who completed a fly-and-drive adventure with the 2000 Lexus LS400 Platinum Series that he won from Lroling in an October 2025 BaT auction:
    We paid a little more than what I thought was the going rate for a reasonably low-mileage Lexus LS400. But it appeared to be a well-maintained car capable of driving cross-country, which was exactly what we had in mind. We flew from California to Florida and picked it up, then started our 3,000-mile, 12-day adventure.

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    BaT Auction Success Story: dnbmetzger’s Blue C1: A Practical Look

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    Our latest Success Story comes to us from BaT member dnbmetzger, who won this blue 283-powered C1 from LynndaleBlue in an October 2025 BaT auction:
    This was my very first successful win on BaT. Although I was close in a few previous auctions, I was never the prevailing winner. Perhaps it was also a serendipitous coincidence that it was the seller’s very first auction.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “My wife drives a PT Cruiser. She LOVES the car. We’ve never been able to take it on any kind of road trip without a CEL. I keep an OBD II reader in the car. Two crankshaft position sensors, one camshaft position sensor, one idle air mixture valve, two ECMs, and numerous gas caps. Did I mention that she loves the thing?”

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    bigslimsdad commented on sludgo’s Mile Markers: Mile 216

    “Another amazing 911. Norway knows how to build for sure. This is why I love coming to BAT. Not only do I learn more about some of the cars I never really got into. Plus with my serious health issues right now, BAT really helps me get up early, and make it through another day. And it gives me hope that one day I will own one. GLWTA!!!”

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    MikeFiftyNine commented on RWD-Converted 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Widebody Coupe 4.0L 6-Speed

    “Wow this is a beauty! Oregon just has the nicest square body and OBS trucks on the planet seems like”

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    wsettle68 commented on 1986 GMC C2500 Sierra Classic Diesel

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “It’s incredible to see the one-year only chromed exhaust extensions! They were unique to 1975 Formulas and 400-powered Trans Ams.
    For record, the chromed splitters, which were introduced on the 1974 GTO were included with the Trans Am’s “455 HO” package introduced in midyear 1975 and used throughout the remainder of the 1970s and into the 1980s.”

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    RockyRotella commented on 10k-Mile 1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

    “When I was 17 my best friend bought almost this same car – his was actually a ‘67 but they look the same to me. At the time it was an 8 year old used car, bought for $800
    What a great car that was! Some of my favorite memories are cruising with my best friend in the Cadillac listening to Led Zeppelin. A true Party Barge! He passed away last year, still my best friend. Thanks for the memories”

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    Johnathebar commented on No Reserve: 1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Hardtop Sedan

    “I had to give up my old track day 911 I bought many years ago at 19. I promised myself that one day I would find a way to fill that void. I guess today’s that day.
    Thanks everyone. We had a great time.”

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    Maybethis commented on 28k-Mile 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4

  • Here’s question of the Week: What Was the Most ’70s Paint Color of the 1970s?—WINNER’S UPDATE

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    WINNER’S ANNOUNCEMENT:

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

    This week, we asked: What was the most ‘70s paint color of the 1970s?

    Thanks to everyone who participated! We took out our 64-color set out of Crayola Crayons and immediately went to working reviewing your answers. Varying shades of greens, browns, and golds were popular this week, but one particular color was the most-mentioned by name: Plum Crazy Purple! BaT member @Trusted_One was the first to nominate it:

    “Well, being totally colorblind (my dates thought I just had no taste in fashion!) I’m probably not the one to comment on this. But I do remember being able to see the.Plum Crazy Dodge Challenger R/T and having to put on my Ray-Ban sunglasses to tone down the pain to my eyes!”

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    trusted_one commented on Question of the Week: What Was the Most ’70s Paint Color of the 1970s?—WINNER’S UPDATE

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “When I look at this listing I can feel Anne’s arms around my waist. Both of us sixteen. Laughing with each other as we sped around sludgoville on those hot summer nights back in ’77 on the bike I picked up for a couple-hundred bucks from a buddy who needed the cash. No helmets. No leathers. Just being kids who thought we were immortal. These days I’m holding on to those moments of youth you can never really hold on to, only remember. But tonight, on this silly website, I can still smell her…”

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    sludgo commented on No Reserve: 1971 Honda CB350

    “3.8L in a car that weighs as much as a Slim Jim?
    Yes please!
    Some cars come with engines….some engines come with cars.
    One of the most exciting E21s featured on BaT.”

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    SlowNRusty commented on 3.8L-Powered 1979 BMW Alpina B6 5-Speed

    “Those roof air intakes are SO COOL!
    It must have been so much fun being a car designer during this era. Styling and thinking of the next big thing was the competitive differentiator then. And let’s not forget about the space age influence that began to appear in the late 50s.
    Nice car and restoration @seller.”

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    LegacyGraphicDesign commented on 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser 4-Door Phaeton Sedan