• Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “I truly appreciate all of the thoughtful comments along the way. The collective expertise of the community is both helpful and part of the fun! I realize that from a collector’s point of view, this may not be ideal. However, I buy them to drive, and it would feel bad buying a perfect spec collector’s car and driving it as hard as I plan to do. The alternative would have been to find a donor car, and either build it myself or take it to a resto mod shop. This one is already done and ready…”

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    Alanjeeps commented on L71-Powered 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed

    “Having an Arnage was on my bucket list for a very long time and after years trying to find a 2009 I was finally able to get one about 4-5 years ago. It was worth the wait. Just being inside it is a special occasion. It became my daily driver for a while and I always caught myself finding excuses to go places so I could drive it.
    On a funny note, every time I’m on a 4-way stop people wait for me to go first. I think they just want to stare at the Arnage. People love it.
    If you are true car…”

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    Niteroi commented on 19k-Mile 2009 Bentley Arnage T Mulliner

    “Super excited. I have a twin of this car in the driveway, save for wood trim vs. carbon fiber and over 275,000 miles on the odometer. If I get even half that much more fun out of this one, I’ll feel pretty blessed.”

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    illimidv commented on No Reserve: 2008 Audi S6

    “Wonderful handling wagons. If well maintained the drivetrain will last well past 200k miles. Most common issues are door panel fabric detachment, interior plastic scratching, exterior door window rubber degradation, and infotainment electronic glitches. Anyone who says they should have offered this with the six has never driven one. For its intended market the 2.4 is more than adequate to move the wagon at a comfortably fast pace and the five speed auto is well matched to the engine. For those…”

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    Ycbmsma commented on No Reserve: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “My first car was a 74 2002, non-tii. I learned how to heel-and-toe in that car and used to make fun of my friend Bob who had a GTO he thought was real tough. Oh sure, in a straight line he’d blow me away but he had to start braking for turns about ½ mile out, and I’d just cruise by him, by the time we left the turn he was in my mirror, then in about 15 seconds I’d choke on his exhaust as he smoked (literally) past me. My other friend Rich said if he ever robbed a bank he would hire me as his…”

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    ScottOnTheRocks commented on 1974 BMW 2002tii 4-Speed

    “This belongs on a Malibu beach at golden hour in a print ad for Camel Lights”

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    guerrila commented on No Reserve: 1996 Ford Bronco XLT

    “Well that was fun! I just wanted to comment here that i fell in love with this car when I was 16 years old. The first car I ever bought myself at 17 was a 1992 Black SHO, and my friend had a white 89. I’ve owned 5 of the Gen 2 cars since 2003 and I’ve been waiting to add the right SHO to my collection. I have my favorite car from each decade and the car from the 80s was the last missing piece. I am excited to year the secondaries open on the Yamaha 3.0 and to show my 3 young kids what peak…”

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    pjfraser1 commented on 19k-Mile 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “I’ve been racing a 1966 Lola T70 Spyder now for five years. And can promise you that the experience is incredible. I certainly hope that the new owner will come racing. And I get a chance to be on the track with this car, and with you the new owner.
    Talk about being welcome to just about any grid. This is your ticket.
    I also purchased the Lola T163 here on BAT recently. The purchase price was $350,000. And the experience of purchasing the car. And after the purchase. Was very nice with…”

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    juspassingthru commented on No Reserve: Ex–Peter Revson 1968 McLaren M6B

    “This truck is why the Toyota pickups are on my watchlist.”

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    chips66 commented on 1985 Toyota Pickup XtraCab SR5 4×4 5-Speed

    “If you are looking for something that will outlast the four-cylinder turbo that is now in the Land Cruiser, this is what you need. These things will go another 400,000 miles, no problem. At first glance, it looks like a garage queen but it’s just getting broken in!”

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    Tombo62 commented on No Reserve: 2006 Lexus GX470

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    This Week’s Weird and Wonderful—March 6, 2026 — Explained

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    “May you live in interesting times,” said British statesman Joseph Chamberlain, though the saying is often attributed as an ancient Chinese curse. And at the end of another week in which it seems the world has been moving at 3x speed, we have come to offer you a brief respite from the madness—an escape into the world of petroliana obscura. Here you will find a small collection of unique vehicles that we consider “interesting” in a better sense, that is to say: fascinating and enjoyable. Of course, this is just a fraction of those that caught our eye, and an even smaller fraction of the ~900 auctions currently live on the site.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “I remember seeing these at the Buick dealer in Jamestown , NY. Soon to be just a Honda dealer. Well equipped at base price, and hard to get one.[1976].
    I moved back to Washington DC, in mid 78. By fall of 1979, i ordered a [Catherine] brown base car, from a dealer in Fredericksburg VA, which I realized ,after 5 months, was never going to come in. While visiting the local huge dealer in Arlington, I saw a Red LX. I asked if I might buy it for sticker, and the salesmen agreed. Signed the buyers…”

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    Uncle_G1 commented on 174-Mile 1978 Honda Accord Hatchback 5-Speed

    “I am in love. The opalescent paints that Jaguar used during this era are some of the best looking colors ever produced – almost like late ‘50s Detroit colors, but more delicate. Good luck with this auction, but with a car this good looking, I don’t think you need luck!”

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    slickmick commented on 1963 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 Roadster

    “Thanks to all for the congrats We live in Oregon and this was always my wives dream car”

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    61ss commented on Fuel-Injected, 331-Powered 1957 Ford Thunderbird 5-Speed

  • Question of the Week: What’s the top Car Powered By a Non-Automotive Engine?—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 victor will accept a $25 credit for a hat or T-shirt from the BaT Gear Store and the acclaim of their peers.

    This week, our question was: What’s the best car powered by a non-automotive engine?

    Thanks to everyone who participated! We broke out our exhaustive engine start checklist, fired up the laptop, and went to work reviewing your comments. Your suggestions were diverse, and in the end, John Dodd’s “Beast” and the STP-Paxton Turbocar received the most nominations. Seeing as the latter was the subject of a 2025 QotW win, we’re exercising our Editorial Privilege and handing the win to The Beast! And the first to it was BaT member @jglowe77:

    “The Beast with the 27 litre aircraft engine”

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    AnonUserasSRy commented on Question of the Week: What’s the Best Car Powered By a Non-Automotive Engine?—WINNER’S UPDATE

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    Meet our New BaT Local Partners in SC, MO, CA, and PA: A Practical Look

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    Our growing network of BaT Local Partners now includes trusted shops all over the United States and in three Canadian provinces, three European countries, and the UK. Every few weeks, we take some time to recognize the newest members of the community, and today we’re welcoming five new Local Partners in Missouri, South Carolina, California, and Pennsylvania. Some of them have been on BaT for over a decade, and some have joined more recently, but we’re excited that all of them have signed on to offer their services to owners wanting professional assistance selling their vehicles on Bring a Trailer.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

    Byjustpastevehicles

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

    “Thanks gang! A bit numb…
    Promise to take great care of it. Lots of VW in my past but I won’t bore you other than to say this one wraps them all into one, and erases all regret for every sale (including my last…a Corrado in ‘04)
    To all the caretakers and @seller…Thank You!”

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    slcorrado commented on 2.1L 16V-Powered 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S 6-Speed

    “My Dad had a ‘61 in this color and with roof rack. VW advertised they would float. I was 15 and a friend and I tried to drive it in a local reservoir that was just being impounded. It did float but wouldn’t steer and bogged down due to back pressure. Crawled out window and pushed it back to shore. Cranked it watching pea shooters squirt water. It cranked up. We drove it until the floorboards were dry. Did not tell Dad until 10 years later. He couldn’t kill me then, I had kids of my own”

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    Dbalfisto commented on 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe

    “Styling of this era Accord still looks fresh to my eyes. If it ends up on display at a Honda dealer showroom, will it make customers think, “God, new cars sure are ugly now.” But then again, I may be biased. My daily drivers are 35-year old Hondas.”

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    Miatadon commented on 174-Mile 1978 Honda Accord Hatchback 5-Speed

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    The Gilmore Car Museum Collection, Offered at No Reserve: A Practical Look

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    With the occasion of this collection sale, we are excited to announce a new partnership with the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan (on the heel of the Michigan mitten hand near Kalamazoo, for anyone curious). The museum features a collection of over 400 vehicles, and also hosts seven independent marque- and model-specific museums on their 90-acre campus. The Gilmore is focused primarily on American vehicles from the 20th Century, but their selection of vehicles changes over time, which is why they approached Bring a Trailer for this first collection sale. Here we have five American-made vehicles ranging from 1930 to 1973 that will be sold with no reserve, including Indycar team owner Jim Gilmore’s personal Cadillac Eldorado convertible. The Gilmore Car Museum is itself a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and proceeds from the auction, including the BaT buyer’s fee, will go toward the museum’s mission of preserving the history and heritage of the American automobile.

  • BaT Auction Success Story: A BMW R100S Changes His Mind — Explained

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    This Success Story comes to us from BaT member Andrewbaron78, who won this 1978 BMW R100S from scott_dc in a September 2025 BaT auction:
    I wasn’t in the market for another motorcycle. But for years, I’ve been saying that a late-1970s BMW R100 would change that, especially if one happened to become available near me. Lo and behold, a friend sent me a link to a gorgeous 1978 R100S listed on BaT located near Portland, Oregon, where I live.