Over 110 of you made your voices heard in the fourth round of this year’s Michelin and BFGoodrich tire giveaway! From the outset, this contest turned into a battle between the Olds Toronado and the Roadtrek Ram van, with the Toronado securing the win in the end. Congratulations to its newest owner, @FreddyFreshAG.
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Going back to Verde Pino”
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mick54 commented on 45-Years-Owned 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
“Very happy to have won this e12. I owned a 1980 528i for 12.5 years until it was crushed by a massive oak tree limb. The e12 is my favorite car in the world.”
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lte12 commented on 1980 BMW 528i 5-Speed
“Dad had a Del Ray Skylounger when we were kids. The bunk above the cab could be made into seats. We loved riding up there (no such thing as seat belts, of course).”
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ghnl commented on 1968 Chevrolet C20 CST Custom Camper w/1966 Del Rey Sky Lounge Camper
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“my goodness….I’ll NEVER grow tired of seeing a classic truck with Montana Big Sky Country in the background…just perfect”
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DUGEEEFRESH04 commented on No Reserve: 1974 Dodge W100 Power Wagon 4×4 318
“Any compact two door wagon is cool in its own right and being a Stude ensures it’ll be the only one anywhere it goes. What’s most unique and exciting about this rarity though is the engine build. I had no idea there was an array of speed equipment for the flathead six, particularly to the level of a high compression aluminum head. Reading the attached Cathcart article (from 1999!) suggests at least 140HP from this little 169ci flattie. It’s got to be a light car, I’m guessing under 3K lbs…”
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Valiantjim commented on 1959 Studebaker Lark VI Deluxe 2-Door Station Wagon 3-Speed
“normalize three pedal SUVs”
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LVbuddah commented on 2011 Porsche Cayenne 6-Speed
Welcome to the Weekly Weird and Wonderful, our all-too-abbreviated collection of the most interesting, significant, and unusual vehicles to appear on BaT in the last seven days. Think of this as a core sample full of worthwhile information that should ultimately guide you to excavate the full depth of our live auctions page, armed with a brush and a magnifying glass.
Over the years, Porsche has more or less laid claim to the term “rennsport,” but it simply refers to motorsport or “racing sport” in their native German. The Rennsport Collection, represented by BaT Local Partner Group C Curation, reappropriates the term in that broader sense, as it features eight late-model sports cars from one owner and his immediate family, all of which are inspired by racing in the grand European tradition. Porsches are not underrepresented, as they comprise more than half of the collection, and the pair of Ferraris and the Ford GT are models that squared off with contemporary 911s in various racing series.
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“What a beast. 12k miles on a S7 is impressive. Most have far fewer.
The dollars spent to miles driven ratio must be wild.”
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Button commented on One-Owner 2004 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
“Transmission is an M6 presto-matic WITH fluid drive. 2 gears in low range and 2 gears in high range. Rumor is it 2 gears in reverse but I have never attempted it in my 50 Chrysler equipped with the same trans. Fluid drive is the coupler between the trans and engine which works as an early torque converter basically allowing to come to a stop without taking out gear. Most people start in high range (Where 3rd is like a 3 on the tree) and at 12-18 MPH you just lift your foot off the gas and wait…”
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BrooklynBeer commented on No Reserve: Three-Decades-Family-Owned 1950 DeSoto Custom Sedan
“A 2016 Ford Taurus SHO with just a 93-octane tune (often referred to as a “tune-only” car) typically gains about 75–100+ horsepower over stock, bringing it close to 450–500 horsepower at the crank. In the 1/4 mile, a tuned SHO, even without bolt-on parts, is capable of running times in the low 12-second range, often around 12.3 to 12.6 seconds.”
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Frederal commented on No Reserve: 524-Mile 2016 Ford Taurus SHO
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Beautiful example, as usual from David! Love love love love the original paint and stripes, even with blemishes here and there that attest to its lifetime of soulfulness. The R50 is such a smooooooth sweet little bike, everyone needs one! Good luck to all interested bidders, these original paint beauties don’t come around often.”
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Ant5842 commented on 1967 BMW R50/2
“I know this car better than most, having owned it for seven years between 2016 – 2023 and being mostly responsible for the condition that it is presented in today.
I have owned three DC2’s in total, they are wonderful drivers cars, for the enthusiast.
This one however is truly unrepeatable, it genuinely is a special car.
when I bought the car it was unmolested, completely factory original with complete history, all keys and literature present even down to the original dealer plates…”
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Jackinabox commented on 12k-Mile 1999 Honda Integra Type R
“Way back in the day, in 1963 when I was just 14 years old, there was one of these for sale at the local Skelly station. The place was a favorite hangout for many of us early teens, and the car was parked on the side of the station. It was a dark blue, light blue, and white combination as I recall, and I thought it was the coolest thing on wheels. So, I managed to drag Dad over to take a look.
I thought he might also find it cool, as he was a car guy, and I thought maybe I could get him to…”
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neverenoughgold commented on No Reserve: 1956 DeSoto Firedome Sedan
5/22 Event Coverage:
That’s another BaT Meet-Up in the books for 2026, folks. Last Saturday was fantastic, and we can’t thank Local Partner McQueen Classics enough for the invite and the consistent support, organization, and good vibes.
It’s been too long since we’ve published “Why We Love Them,” a series of articles paying tribute to some of BaT’s favorite vehicles from the past. Era, genre, and country of origin aren’t as important as character—that hard-to-define “something” that all the best cars seem to have. This time around, we’re including input from members of the BaT community and staff as we discuss the R129 Mercedes-Benz SL roadster in all its variety.
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Thanks everyone for your comments. I’m very excited to own this beautiful car. Always loved Dinos!”
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ojo3985 commented on No Reserve: 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT L-Series
“Amazing! This will proudly be on display in no time.”
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Petersen6060 commented on 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I
“In 1960 as senior in high school I was a member of the Ecurie Ecosse Association. The team came to Watkins Glen to run in Formula Libre race. Went down to the pits to say hello and got invited to be a “guest pit crew member” for Sunday’s race!! I expected to stand in the corner out of the way! Big surprise I was tasked with carrying the pit signal board from the pits to edge of the track to signal Roy Salvadori driving the team’s Cooper Monaco!! Keep in mind no pesky waivers to sign for a…”
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rotary63 commented on Ex–Briggs Cunningham 1961 Cooper Monaco Mk III