• Here’s question of the Week: What’s The Most Interesting Beetle-Based Creation You’ve Ever Seen?—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, we asked: What’s the most interesting Beetle-based creation you’ve ever seen?

    Questions like this tend to activate different regions of the BaT hive mind, and this week the V-Dub cadre showed up with a variety of nominations. In the end, the Brubaker Box was the most mentioned creation, earning a cumulative 47 thumbs-up as of this writing! BaT member @pelzo was the first to nominate it:

    “How about the Brubaker Box? Yeah Dude.”

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    pelzo commented on Question of the Week: What’s The Most Interesting Beetle-Based Creation You’ve Ever Seen?—WINNER’S UPDATE

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Ahhh, the Saab night mode. Easily one of the coolest features ever put in a car. Wish we could have Saabs still being released today, they were so cheeky”

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    Jerusha commented on No Reserve: 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi 6-Speed

    “A lot of people don’t like 4 doors. But I love them! GLWTA!”

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    70_duster commented on 1968 Dodge Coronet Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 3-Speed Project

    “1988 I’d be taking this home. Mine was blue and white. Like the man said earlier. It would make novice look good. 66 years old still a novice lol. Roll on wheelies, check. Slam second you better be hanging on and sitting foward. The only race I ever lost was to a Ferrari. Smoked him off the line. 120 I looked in the mirror. Too late, just then he blew by me like I was standing still. At 150 came around the next bend. He was just a red speck. Going around the next turn. Ah to be young. Slowly…”

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    EricBB commented on No Reserve: 1989 Yamaha FZR1000

  • BaT Auction Success Story: Dvredc5 Finds His Trans Am at the Mall: A Practical Look

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    This Success Story comes to us from Dvredc5, who won this modified 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 from Flexfitness16 in a November 2025 BaT auction:
    I’ve been a BaT member for a couple of years now and have enjoyed every moment of it. I had been seeking an ’80s IROC-Z similar to one I bought new in 1986 and sold in 1990 to help fund my new business. There were very few examples out there, and I never found the right car.

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I bought my 1st 300SL roadster in 1987, and sold my last one in 2018. I have loved the model since I was a 1st grader in 1957. I found the 300SL to be remarkably bulletproof when sorted by an excellent mechanic. I 1st met Scott Grundfor in 1989. Because I lived on the East Coast, most work on my 300SL’s was done by Paul Russell, in Massachusetts. My ownership experience was greatly enhanced by my membership in the Gull Wing Group, founded in 1961, and dedicated to the preservation, and…”

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    Last_Roadster commented on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

    “Nine-liter Viper power with a six-speed manual and a transfer case? Look out SRT Trackhawk! As a kid I was intrigued by Bill Harrah’s daily driver Jerrari, the Wagoneer with a Columbo V12, but this has more than twice the HP! Amazing, GLWTA!”

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    Valiantjim commented on Viper-Powered 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief 6-Speed by Vigilante

    “Just shy of 50 years old, and the design is still stunning. And mechanically, an easy car to maintain and a fun car to drive, especially in this original configuration. One of the landmark Ferraris that will always turn heads wherever you drive it. GLWTA.”

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    johnireland commented on 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB

  • What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I will treat this jewel with all the respect and care it deserves.”

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    GreenmanWood commented on 215ci V8-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Sport Coupe 4-Speed

    “My best friend has his dad’s 240Z in this color combo. His dad died when he was young and he’s dreamt of getting it out of the garage, rust repaired, and running since. Sadly I’m not sure that day will ever come. This one… this is just fantastic. Wish he could have one go in his dad’s car… one day!
    Either way… @raffi is a top person and seller! Best of luck to the future buyer! The car will be delivered as promised.”

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    jcole commented on 1972 Nissan Fairlady Z432

    “The German language 1989 color info brochure from Porsche lists lachsilbermetallic as color code Z9. I only see three other US market ’89s in this color, would argue that it’s more than 3 paint cans rare, per Rennbow.”

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    Teutonic commented on No Reserve: 1989 Porsche 928 S4

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “As an owner of an exceptional example like this one all I can say is it is about time these cars get their due! There is nothing like them for comfort on the road today. Absolutely one of a kind. Great auction seller!”

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    RPChan commented on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600

    “Thanks! Been wanting one of these for a long time!”

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    Hondarc51 commented on 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

    “Guess, I have to change my user name now.”

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    RedRidesATriumph commented on No Reserve: 3,100-Mile 2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore

    “By the way folks, this Lincoln is my 400th listing on BAT!! Woo hoo!! What a car to hit the 400 mark!!!! BAT has been good to me and I have made friends with so many of you guys! Thanks for many of you who regularly attend the auctions and bring awesome commentary to the table!”

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    Competitioncars commented on 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible

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    Event Coverage: Kobus—a Model Citizen at NNL East 2026 — Explained

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    BaT is the kind of place where attention to detail is appreciated. That’s why we were happy to receive this latest dispatch from @kobus about the NNL East Model Car Show. There is something intensely satisfying about these tiny cars and the ingenuity on display in their creation, and we had a lot of fun poring over his photo gallery. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
    April 25th, 2026—Wayne Police Athletic League Complex, Wayne, New Jersey
    I have many favorite car events, but the NNL East model car show stands out. I missed it the last two years, so this year it was a must for me. It did not disappoint! If you’d like to compare shows, you can read my 2023 coverage here.

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    What to Know About rob Fisher of the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance

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    Randy hosts the  chairman of the foundation behind the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, whose 70th running culminates  June 28. Tune in for ticket discounts and hear about a 250 GTO and a Wienermobile in the same show, the event’s volunteer organization and history, the charities that benefit, BaT evangelism, and rare cars in scary neighborhoods.

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “One of my long-time car friends is a national champion level modeler. When my wife and I married his wedding gift to us was a custom-built diorama of a C-Type Jaguar at le Mans. Remains my second favorite gift from the wedding (my wife’s unending love is the most favorite).
    There have been far too many years passed since I build a car or airplane model. I have quite a few unbuilt kits on the shelf, I need to either get building or move them along.”

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    Jags_in_the_barn commented on Event Coverage: Kobus—a Model Citizen at NNL East 2026

    “I almost bought one of these in silver blue 45+ years ago but my dog could not stand up in the back so I bought a used Audi Fox wagon (think VW Dasher) instead.
    I’m excited to have this opportunity to own one now. I was impressed with the Sellers response and candid video talk. I’m unsure if I’ll meet the Seller but I want to thank you.
    Lee”

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    CanoeLee commented on 1973 Volvo 1800ES 4-Speed

    “Like others, hopefully you will take this to the Historics and let it eat! I spectate and enjoy getting to see the first car I ever drove on a road course – the #78 Boss 302 Matthews car that you would be running with if you go. The guy that restored it barely knew me and still let me run it in the Cobra Club novice group around 35 years ago now that I think about it! Changed my life – drag raced one more time after that before putting fat tires all around on my 70 Fastback 🙂 Guy that has…”

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    byndbad914 commented on No Reserve: Ex-Bondurant/Guldstrand Dana Chevrolet 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Trans Am Race Car

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    Here’s summer 2026 BaT Events—Mark Your Calendars!

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    BaT events continue to be the highlights of our year! Since our first Alumni Gathering in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood in 2018, our events have grown in both variety and scale. To date, we’ve hosted more than 50 Alumni Gatherings and Meet-Ups, along with many appearances at concours, races, and other enthusiast events around the world. It’s always great to meet the folks behind the usernames and ogle at the broad swath of impressive machinery that tends to show up to these gatherings. Our 2026 event season has been busier than ever, and we’re cooking up even more opportunities to bring the BaT community together. We’re pleased to announce the next three events of 2026:

    We’ll be sponsoring the 70th anniversary of the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance in Burlingame, California. Over the decades, the Concours has brought a plethora of vintage iron together, making it “the longest continually running Concours in the world” according to the organizers. If you’re attending, visit our big-top on the fairway of the Crystal Springs Golf Course, where we’ll feature a trio of enthusiast cars and hand out free giveaways. It’s happening on Sunday, June 28, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and additional details can be found here. Grab your tickets now! BaT users can get $10 off their Sunday tickets by entering code BAT26 at checkout—available for the first 200 tickets sold. We hope to see you there!
    We’re coming to the Rose Cup Races at Portland International Raceway on July 11 for a BaT gathering with Local Partner @911r of the Avant-Garde Collection in Portland, Oregon. We’ll have a large area for enthusiasts to display their interesting vehicles, and BaT staff will be on hand with giveaways and plenty of good company. Please note that you’ll have to register to display your vehicle.
    Join us a week later for the WeatherTech Vintage Weekend festivities in downtown Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. BaT is the Title Sponsor for this year’s Race Car Parade on Friday, July 17 and the Road America Concours d’Elegance on Saturday, July 18. Both events run from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, and you can visit our tent to enjoy giveaways, great camaraderie, and a compelling array of special cars. We’ll also have a large tent at Turn 5 at Road America throughout the weekend.