• Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “Hurley Haywood was my instructor at the Porsche Driving School in Alabama, actually both times I went — was really a great instructor — five time winner of 24hrs of Daytona — will never forget my laps riding with Hurley driving around that track at 9/10ths.
    

In the downhill corkscrew to get the 996 back end to to come around he caused a bunny hop by repeatedly stabbing at the brake pedal to unsettle the car, I had never seen that technique before or since, counter to what they…”

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    jpl101 commented on 1,600-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

    “You know you have to practice driving a hearse at a funeral?
    It’s called a reHearsal”

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    akp2002 commented on 1969 Lincoln Continental Sedan Hearse Conversion

    “Understated elegance, with a lot of muscle.
    One of GMs cleanest, and most enduring designs. Still looks fresh after all these years.”

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    JAY-Z commented on 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport

    “Yeah this is the one, always loved this color with the SVT performance package. The paint matches the rims perfectly. SVT package, track package, recaros, the right color… 🔥”

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    jes7 commented on 14k-Mile 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Coupe

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “This car was my dads for about 40 years. When he died my brother brought it to California where he did a massive overhaul. Forgetting the money, this Jaq has memories that fulfill a lifetime! I drove it twice, once on the stage of a charity fashion show and another when at a polo match in town Albert , my dad, had to quickly leave to get a friend to the hospital. He drove in the 4th of July parade for years; might have over heated a time or two. He tried to teach my 15 year old son to…”

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    Clverm commented on 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster

    “Great to see this notable car was recovered from the theft unbruised. As the owner of a Hotchkis equipped 72 challenger with a 408 stroker, Whose done 2 Hot Rod Power Tours in it, i can say these are great performers on hiway or in the twisties. Recommend trading out to Recaros for us full bodied guys!”

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    Drivunn commented on SEMA-Exhibited Hotchkis “E-Max” 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Six Pack 5-Speed

    “So many great options this week!
    That said and cars aside, the one that got me was for the story, not so much the car. That’s a tall statement considering my self avowed love of Packards, which is well know here. And this one is a real corker! Oh, and the Delahaye is stunning too.
    I chose the 1917 Packard owned by a young man so sadly lost in “The War to End All Wars.” The family was so devastated they couldn’t part with it, yet they couldn’t bear to see it either. In storage for forty…”

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    billyblyth commented on This Week’s Weird and Wonderful—October 17, 2025

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “I’m the previous owner that purchased this off of BAT earlier this year. I’ve owned a lot of cars and this car is one of the best. It will not disappoint! The only reason it left my collection is because I traded several vehicles to Parin on a larger purchase. I loved the car bc it reminded me of the older Ferraris and Lamborghinis without the mechanical headache and all the creature comforts of a modern car. Nothing to pick on this one. It’s ready to drive and enjoy at a fraction of the…”

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    fastlp commented on 6.0L-Powered 1967 Iso Rivolta IR 300 6-Speed

    “Thanks! My first 911 so I’m super excited!”

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    drrice27 commented on 26k-Mile 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

    “This is sooo killer. Over 500hp in 95?!?!?! Epic, simply epic. This is a prized acquisition…just wow.”

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    nasmscott commented on 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL72 AMG

    “@MikeDrew what a truly wonderful comment and such a joy to read your first hand memories from the De Tomaso factory. Thank you for sharing this with all of us, it adds so much depth to the story of the Guarà.
    You are absolutely right, this is the BMW powered version with the additional gear setup to align engine and gearbox. Early cars had the straight-cut gears and the later cars the helical gears, this Guarà Spyder fitted with the latter as you can softly hear in the driving video.…”

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    ImageStreetClassics commented on 1999 DeTomaso Guarà Spyder Prototipo

  • BaT Auction Success Story: Both Sides of the E39 Coin: A Practical Look

    Back in January 2023, BaT member J3ter won this 2003 BMW M5 Dinan S2 from RocketTurtle, and he recently wrote in with a Success Story about it:
    I’ve always considered myself an E39 enthusiast, having put thousands of miles on my father’s ’99 540i over the years. Living close to the BMW factory in Spartanburg, I’ve driven plenty of modern M cars—ones with massive power and tech—at their track events, but I had never experienced what made the E39 M5 so special.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “Anyone with the wrenching skills and the work space could have a lot of fun with this. Forget show car status, this is a drive it while you play with it diamond in the rough. First, pay the bucks to get an expert diagnosis of the issues. The interior looks more than serviceable so just get it running right…not perfect, just safely drivable. You now have a great project (father and son?) that will constantly reward your efforts. Take your time going through the mechanical needs…then move on…”

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    johnireland commented on 1982 Ferrari Mondial 8 Coupe Project

    “All of a sudden it’s 2003, I’m in my parents’ living room putting Need for Speed Underground into my Gamecube. I’ve got a Focus with green underglow and nitrous. It’s built to dominate the circuit races, but I need a better car for drifting. My dad helps me with some of the tougher races – we’re gonna watch some Monster Garage after we get a few races in.
    Shoot… I might just go into my own living room now and pop the game into the Gamecube. For old time’s sake.”

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    rickytickytavvy commented on No Reserve: Steeda-Modified 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 “Fireball”

    “Once upon a time in America, Peugeots roamed the streets. Good times!”

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    masterqi commented on No Reserve: 1975 Peugeot 504 GLD

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “For those asking: it will be back close to home. I’m in the Virginia Beach area so about 2 hours from Richmond where the original owner/builder was.
    I joined JUST to bid on this car. It’s been my favorite build of all time since I saw it 10+ years ago. Once I saw it was for sale I knew I had to take a shot at it.
    So unbelievably happy that I won!”

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    Sc0tty_kn0ws commented on 7.2 LS–Powered 1999 BMW 528i Sport Wagon 6-Speed

    “Almost looks like a Swedish Grand National”

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    McBoomFace commented on No Reserve: LS6-Powered 1985 Volvo 740 Sedan 6-Speed

    “One of the most underrated cool muscle cars of the early 70’s. Love the hump fender AMX’s. GLWTA.”

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    johnnyvett commented on No Reserve: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX 5-Speed

  • Here’s baT Auction Success Story: Once Again, Audi TTS is “Just So”

    This Success Story comes to us from BaT member racecityusa, who won a 2014 Audi TTS Roadster Quattro from CARFINDERDAVID in an April 2025 BaT auction:
    I’ve purchased six cars (and sold one) on BaT, so I’m definitely a BaT Alumnus! My latest purchase was a 2014 Audi TTS Roadster for my wife of 52 years. My wife has always loved convertibles and has owned many during our marriage. In 2009, I purchased an almost-new Audi TTS roadster for her from a local high-end pre-owned dealership. It was black over red and equipped with an automatic transmission. She loved the car very much and called it “Just So.” I even had a vanity license plate made for it. Everyone in our Ohio community knew Just So, as did the North Carolina community near Charlotte, where we moved in 2013. This was her primary car for 10 years. By 2019, we were getting older, the area traffic was getting busier, and the car’s technology was feeling dated, so she sold it. Much to my regret, I helped her make that decision.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “I’m a tech at Colonial Toyota in Milford and saw this car come in the shop for service and the pictures do not do it justice on how incredible clean this car is, it’s in damn near showroom condition. Our whole shop was infatuated with this car. Our service writer Dwayne, was worried that it wouldn’t get done in time because we couldn’t stop drooling over it 😂 GLWS”

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    Shawnnoel19 commented on No Reserve: Single-Family-Owned 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo 5-Speed

    “I have to admire the audacity and the laissez faire attitude! “…also notes “moderate damage” from a July 2014 accident in which the vehicle overturned” suggests that the owner approaches this Civic as Jeremy Clarkson approaches Reliant Robins.”

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    osteome commented on No Reserve: 2002 Honda Civic Custom 3-Wheeler

    “This is a couple more pictures of the owner for 55 years. They both have had a wonderful life together, the stories they could tell!”

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    DENWERKS commented on 55-Years-Owned 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe SS LS6 454 4-Speed

  • Question of the Week: What’s Your Favorite Five Liter Engine of All Time?—WINNER’S UPDATE — Explained

    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 your favorite five liter engine of all time?

    We broke out our bore gauges and dial indicators, then dug into this week’s five-liter-heavy thread. Chevy’s 302ci V8 —exclusive to the first-generation Camaro Z/28—was the most popular nomination, and it was first mentioned by BaT member @Erioc:

    “Early Z-28 Camaro”

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    Erioc commented on Question of the Week: What’s Your Favorite Five Liter Engine of All Time?—WINNER’S UPDATE

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    What to Know About great Photos Make Great Listings, with Matt Schiller, CEO of Snappr

    Alex and Beck sit down to catch up with Matt Schiller, CEO of Snappr—the professional-photos-anywhere agency that supports our BaT Plus listing photography service. The Australian Bay Area transplant talks about starting the company in Sydney with no intention of moving into the automotive space; assures us that even CEOs have excuses for looking at BaT instead of working; reviews the importance of accurate and numerous photos for large purchases made over the internet; and goes into some very telling stats gleaned from Snappr’s seven-year relationship with BaT (the numbers don’t lie: better photos sell more cars for higher prices!).