• Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “Hello BaT universe! I am the owner, craftsman, artist of this X-34 Landspeeder tribute vehicle. Since I couldn’t acquire the real one from that galaxy far, far away, (the import/transport fees would have been “astronomical”) I decided to build one to commemorate the upcoming 50th earthly anniversary of this iconic movie vehicle. I am looking forward to all the comments, questions, and bids.”

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    StoneRoller_ReadLuke24 commented on No Reserve: X-34 Landspeeder-Style Golf Cart

    “When I scroll BaT, I’ve always held out hope I’d come across two cars: my dad’s ‘66 E Type, and this car. I sold this car to the current seller. Bought when I was 14, restored it, drove it through high school and into young married life. Sold it when I was broke with a growing family to support. Broke my heart to sell it, but clearly I sold to the right individual. Car looks absolutely amazing. I’ll start the bidding with the last sale price…”

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    Mgh20180 commented on No Reserve: Backdated 1971 MG MGB Roadster

    “Harold is a Stroppe and Ford icon still with us today, he admits he is older and as for all of us, his memory is fading.
    Rod unfortunately is no longer with us but there is a lot more info on his legendary existence.
    with that being said, i invite anyone who knew or knew of Harold Allen and or his talents to share any stats and stories with us and the same with Rod?
    i am sure @BajaBronco / Andrew and @Todd_Z. and @House along with a handful of others will have some important history and…”

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    Chapter2 commented on Ex–Rod Hall 1971 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja

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    Understanding this Week’s Weird and Wonderful—July 17, 2026

    For much of the North American population, today is a day to stay inside if you can, lest one be exposed to excessive smoke, tainted lettuce, and other modern perils. To keep you from going stir-crazy, we have assembled for your viewing pleasure a curated list of the most interesting and noteworthy vehicles currently on BaT. This week’s installment contains two military vehicles, three race bikes, two fantastic tribute cars, and the coolest woodie wagon you’ve ever seen. But there was such an abundance that we had to leave things like a DeTomaso Mangusta and an LS3-swapped Mercedes tour bus on the cutting room floor. Not to worry, they can still be seen on our live auctions page, which currently hosts around 1,200 vehicles.

  • Question of the Week: What’s the top First Car Ever Built By an Automaker?—WINNER’S UPDATE

    WINNER’S ANNOUNCEMENT:

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

    This week, we asked: What’s the best first car ever built by an automaker?

    Thanks to everyone who threw their suggestions into the ring! This week, the Volkswagen Beetle and the Tesla Roadster were tied in nominations, and instead of turning to the thumbs, we’re exercising our Editorial Privilege to break the tie by picking the nomination that intrigued us most—the Tesla Roadster! BaT member @JPSO86 was the first to mention it: 

    “You could make a strong argument for the Tesla Roadster.
    It got the ball rolling on electric vehicles again and launched Elon’s wealth making career”

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    JPSO86 commented on Question of the Week: What’s the Best First Car Ever Built By an Automaker?—WINNER’S UPDATE

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “This is a sweet ’69 El Camino L78… no vinyl top! Could have been used to drag race or simply used to pull a boat down to the river. With the pin-striping that was removed, my guess, it was sparingly used to launch a Sanger flat-bottom boat with a built 427.
    😉”

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    a990dna commented on No Reserve: 396-Powered 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 4-Speed

    “I had the absolute pleasure of being parked next to this vehicle at the BaT concours d’elegance in Elkhart Lake on Saturday evening, and I must say: this car somehow looks even better in person. I am in and out of a ton of aircooled Porsches in a professional capacity, and this may be the nicest 911SC I’ve ever seen. It’s obvious after talking to the seller that they took their time to refurbish the car the correct way – with the love and care this fine example deserves.
    Somebody is going to…”

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    Edelweiss_Autowerks commented on 43-Years-Family-Owned 1979 Porsche 911SC Coupe

    “There were two icons of the late 1980s for me: the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2 16V and the Lancia Delta Integrale 16V.
    If you grew up like I did in the 1980s there’s a good chance you were obsessed with one—or both.
    The GTI was the benchmark hot hatch, while the Integrale was the rally-bred legend that dominated the world stage. Different personalities, yet both became automotive icons that defined a generation of enthusiasts.
    It’s so cool to see a well-sorted GTI 16V again. Seeing one…”

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    zraphael commented on Restored & Modified 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “My Dad and I were at our local Ford dealer buying yet another LTD for family use back in the day. Our sales guy was working on my Dad’s most recent offer (a little game they played). A car carrier truck pulled up front at the dealership and our salesman got all crazy. He said his new ’71 Mach 1 was on the truck and would we mind if he took a minute to get it on the ground. Dad said sure and we all went out to see a very red Mach 1. They got it off the truck and the new owner was just giddy with…”

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    billyblyth commented on 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 Cobra Jet Ram Air 4-Speed

    “Quick comment here! See the white sticker on the bottom corner of the windshield on driver’s side? This is the genuine RCA sticker for parking lot, when Pat Ieraci owned this Volvo since it was new. Pat Ieraci was the influence with RCA to sign Jefferson Airplane. I emailed with (the late) Ieraci’s daughter. She remembered the Volvo with fondness and said her father dearly loved the car. We owned the Volvo and sold it to the present owner. My husband is a life-long master mechanic and…”

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    loisrogers52 commented on 1968 Volvo 122S 2-Door 4-Speed

    “Thanks everyone I’m so happy. This has been my dream car since I first saw one on the Dallas North Tollway back in 1994. I’ve spent decades trying to find the right one. Thanks everyone for bidding and the great sportsmanship. This is a wonderful community!”

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    TSwanz71 commented on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E

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    What to Know About 2026 Michelin Tire Giveaway, Round 6—Congratulations, CertifiedPreownedLungs!

    It’s time to announce the winner for the sixth round of our 2026 Michelin and BFGoodrich tire giveaway!  Over 120 of you weighed in, and it was a photo finish between the gargantuan Ford Galaxie Country Squire wagon and the charming Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible. With the contest being this close, we’re exercising our Editorial Privilege this round and handing the win to the Karmann Ghia! Congratulations to its newest owner, @CertifiedPreownedLungs.

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I did the rear disc conversion on this truck many years ago. It was done using front hubs (bolt right on) and RRC /DI rear rotors and calipers. I never liked the way Land Rover cheaped out on the factory rear Salisbury disc setup by using the narrow drive flanges with short splines that strip out easily and short spindles with narrow spaced bearings… That’s why I used to do it this way, retaining the far better wide drive flanges and longer axle spline engagement, with wet splines. The…”

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    51rvr commented on 1993 Land Rover Defender 110 NAS 5-Speed

    “When I was a kid, I remember overhearing a conversation between my mom and dad about it being time for a new car. Final words to my dad were “I don’t care what it is as long as it’s a station wagon!’. Boy, just imagine if he had come home with this one!!”

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    PanteraMike74 commented on No Reserve: 31-Mile 2025 Audi RS6 Avant GT

    “I use to own that car. I bought it from the original owner who owned it in Sacramento California. When I sold it through a Ferrari shop located in San Mateo it went back east . At the time it still had it’s original paint and by looking at the pictures I think it still does.. I had both seats redone in the original material that I obtained from Italy.. i remember the car well. ( I designed the battery closing panel as I could not find back then an original battery cover.. The car never had…”

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    dinoverde commented on 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal

  • BaT Auction Success Story: Joy and Floating in Las Vegas You Should Know

    BaT member 88csanderson penned our latest Success Story after winning this 1988 Lincoln Town Car from Billzlost in a November 2025 BaT auction:
    When I began looking for a car on BaT, my intention wasn’t to find the nicest, cleanest, and most rare car. My taste in vehicles has always been more on the “land yacht” side of American car manufacturing, and what better vehicle to look into than an old Lincoln Town Car? I searched for one that was the right price and age, and I found this 1988 model located in Southern Las Vegas. It piqued my interest.

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    How We Really Keep it Running You Should Know

    We’re joined for the first time by Emily, BaT’s Operations Manager, to talk about life at BaT HQ, her first event, 308 vs Turbo 2, new merch, office therapy, Spotted Cow and cheese curds, driving to Flagstaff, screaming in bars, the power of ranch dressing, Tyler’s unpopular opinions, a quintessential ’90s VW experience, the New Beetle, and more.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “Thks auction has brought back some memories for me. Back in the mid/late fifties my parents had a 1952 Buick Roadmaster woody wagon, maroon with maroon leather interior. It was may fathers favorite car out of many Buicks he had owned. On many warm Sunday afternoons my parents would load me and my brother in the Buick along with a pick nick basket, and sometimes a cocker spaniel, and we’d go for drive. Often the drive took us to a place here in the hills of north central Pennsylvania know as…”

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    Aridgerunner commented on 1948 Mercury Wagon Woody Marmon-Herrington 4×4

    “One of the coolest daily drivers of all time. A wagon with a supercharged v8. The six-speed manual is the cherry on top. GLWTA!”

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    70_duster commented on 15k-Kilometer 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon 6-Speed

    “I was a teenager HS student working at the corner service station. We had a local Dr that had one of these, his was the beautiful dark blue with matching padded top. He would pull in for gas, 27 gallon tank. After putting the car in “Park” he would tilt the wheel which would almost go horizontal on these and throw a small towel that covered the wheel from rim edge to edge. Gas up. Then………the fun would begin! Around to the car wash. Customers would be directed into the wash at the correct…”

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    MotoMike commented on 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Talisman