• What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “@Rupersburg congrats!
    Thanks for all the comments and bids on the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO the past two weeks. Thanks to the team @BaT”

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    1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

    “Who remembers this Road & Track issue? Articles by the great Phil Hill.”

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    1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

    “Former owner of this car, here. This was one of the best running and funnest driving 911’s I have ever owned. The E model has smaller numbers, but probably is the best driving street machine out of all the early cars. 1972 model to boot! For a little background, this car was purchased brand new by an airline 747 captain living in Tiburon, CA. Years later I find myself working for that same airline. A few years back I was flying with a guy on a multi day trip. We were shooting the breeze while…”

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    TangerineT commented on 1972 Porsche 911E Targa 5-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “I made a comment on this auction before an epic 10 day trip to Italy. I’m back. The auction is still going!
    I was in northern Italy (Milan and Lake Como) and guess how many Ferraris I saw?
    One. One solitary 296… in ten days.
    My son: “Dad, where are all the Ferraris?”
    Me: “In the USA.””

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    JpRocketship commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

    “Mezger engine block was literally built to be wailed on at redline for 24 hrs straight, it’s nearly impossible to destroy it, you have to be intentionally holding it past redline for probably 1 hr+.
    Reminds me of the old cash for clunkers video where they emptied the oil pan on an 80 series landcruiser, put it in neutral, and floored it. It took like 20+ mins at past redline for the engine to give out with no lubrication.”

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    TheDaVinci commented on 10k-Mile 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6-Speed

    “I have and would drive any 200 cross country. Bring a couple spanners 10mm 13 mm pop into advance grab some coolant and oil, bring an extra thermostat and you should be good to go.
    If coming west stay off 80 at night when rainy lol. 200’s are the best when on point.”

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    WAGONBOYTD commented on No Reserve: 200Tdi-Powered 1992 Land Rover Otokar Defender 110 5-Speed

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    sludgo’s Mile Markers: Mile 221 You Should Know

    This is Part Three of a three-part series. Click the links to read Part One, and Part Two.
    It was a warm and sunny June morning and I’d been home about a week and a half. I was out in the garage thinking I should take advantage of the weather and give Mom’s RAV4 a good wash because it needed it. Had gotten dusty sitting in front of the McBungalow since I got back and was still grimy and buggy from the trip, but just as I was getting motivated my phone rang. Saw it was the eldest so I picked up. Knew immediately by his voice that something was brewing. He pretended-normal for a minute, asking me all the usuals. How I was. What I’d been up to. If the dogs were okay. And I answered him with all the usuals. Fine. Not much. Yup. Then he paused and cleared his throat. Said he’d just gotten off a phone call from Grandma—the Beehive—and needed to talk to me about a couple things. So I walked over to my workbench and sat down on my shop stool. “Okeydoke, kiddo. Shoot.”

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “A great car with a great story! I’m often surprised how wing cars are optioned. For example, the C-21 Center front-seat cushion and folding armrest with column automatic, seen here. Deluxe wheel covers? I guess I assume it’s a class of car that would naturally be more loaded up.
    Of course their existence as the manufacturers were pushing the limits of NASCAR homologation rules ensures they are inherently fascinating. Producing them had nothing to do with marketing them for profit.…”

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    Valiantjim commented on 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

    “Beautiful Square body! I have had 4 over the last 4 decades and have an 85 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 that is a Fall Guy replica. These trucks are imo the best trucks ever made. Someone will be getting a beautiful example and it being the first year of production is even a nicer feature. GLWTA👌👌👌”

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    DBG1973 commented on 1973 Chevrolet K20 4×4

    “@64_S1 Not only can you drive this back home to the Midwest, you SHOULD! As one who has driven my S2 Elan coast to coast and border to border, I highly recommend it, with a couple of caveats. First, as you noted, install the side windows. Even with the top down it will keep the wind from beating you up. Then, when you put the top up, only if needed for major rain of course, you will stay relatively dry.
    Second, do not use interstate highways unless there is no reasonable alternative. As the…”

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    Ross_Robbins commented on No Reserve: 1966 Lotus Elan S2

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “@WIZZZZ
    I met Fred at Bonneville in 1963. He had set a 2-way record the previous year at 99.06 mph with his absolutely stock Corvair Monza. I had managed to go 107 mph with my stock 61 Corvair but needed bigger tires. Fred told me that Rambler Station Wagons had 15″ wheels that would fit Corvairs. There was a little junk yard on the outskirts of Wendover, Utah right on the state border with Nevada. I went down there and found a Nash Rambler in there with two 6.40 X 15″ tires (1 was…”

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    tomkeo commented on Tom Keosababian’s Record-Setting, Propane-Fueled & Turbocharged 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Sport Coupe

    “Last summer the Eastern PA Chapter of the Audi Club did it’s annual covered bridges drive and ice cream run. A very fun and spirited ~150 mile drive. I show up in my 1989 80 Quattro, my wife drove our 2001 TT 225 Roadster, and a guy I had never seen before at any Audi event shows up in one of these. Jaws dropped. He was super nice, down to earth, and had no problem with any of us getting in and checking it out.”

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    IMissMySaab commented on 363-Mile 2025 Audi RS6 Avant GT

    “I love the unique stuff you see on BAT. GLWTA!”

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    70_duster commented on 1979 Mazda Titan Wide Low Diesel 4-Speed Dually

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    Lot 250k in the Rearview, Reimaginings, and Dramatic Model Pages You Should Know

    Alex, Tyler, and Beck talk about our latest milestone sale, whether there’s a logical value cap on BaT, why it doesn’t matter if two amazing cars close at the same time, “reimagined” classics, how old a car needs to be for Route 66, Duchov luv, cross-country routes, a guerrilla house move, depreciation curves, model pages, and 1959.

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I am the previous of this car and I knew the engineer that built the car. The builder was a very talented engineer and sadly he passed away. I knew the car and I bought it from his estate. The car is a blast to drive and I will miss it. The only reason I have for selling it is that I am getting old and I still have a bucket list of cars that I would like to own before it is too late. I am sure that the new owner of this car will get a lot of enjoyment out of it.”

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    jktr250 commented on 3.9L V8–Powered 1979 MG MGB Roadster 5-Speed

    “It is a particular pleasure to make comments about this particular alloy engine . disc brake 300SL Roadster. 210 of the total of 1958 300SL Roadsters manufactured between ’57-’63 had the lower weight alloy block engines. These were produced from 3/62 through 2/8/63. The factory built an initial run of 229 numbered alloy block engines, all in 1962, 19 of which were “spares” I owned a number of this variety of 300SL RO’s including this one from ’89-’98. As I recall it was completed in the…”

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    Last_Roadster commented on 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Alloy-Block Roadster

    “My wife & I got married in July 1978. We packed her little red Chevette to the hilt with all of our wedding gifts and drove from Chicago to Houston with only gas stops along the way. Took us 24 hours! After a few years the drivers floor pan rusted through. A sheet of 3/8 plywood cut to size fixed that. It was no longer the Fred Flintstone mobile! Also had a problem with the horn button. Every time we would turn the wheel to take a corner the horn would honk. NO PROBLEM! We would wave at…”

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    Vincehummer commented on No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Chevette

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    A Look at this Week’s Weird and Wonderful—July 10, 2026

    The fireworks have been snuffed out, the hot dogs are back in the freezer until next year, and we’re all back to work for the time being. We’ve been waiting all week for Friday—not because we’re working for the weekend, but because that’s when we get to share our latest collection of strange and interesting vehicles—the Weekly Weird and Wonderful. This week, we’ve got some gnarly race cars that probably shouldn’t have titles for road use, a stripped-down Jeep with all the frills, one of the most beautiful home-built boats we’ve ever seen, an Italian tax-dodge SUV, and more. But this list is a mere taste of what’s currently live on BaT, so we invite you to head over to our Live Auctions page for more fun once you’ve finished the feature below.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “Yessir, plan to put some miles on.”

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    billviper commented on 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

    “On my dog walks about once every two weeks, only on sunny days, a 442 that looks to be identical to this car drives by me. I’ve yet to be able to check out the car up close. The sound of that car is amazing. The look of that car is amazing. snap my neck following it as it goes by. Probably one of the best looking cars in my town, and there are plenty of nice cars. These cars wear yellow really well. The tasteful black stripe accents are icing on the cake. Necking snappingly beautiful. Like…”

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    Tobyallen commented on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe W-30

    “The duck walks into a bar by himself and sits down on a stool.
    The bartender none-too-happy walks over and stares at the duck.
    The duck stares back… both glare at each other for a few moments.
    No words are spoken until finally the duck speaks up and says.
    Sunday’s the famers day off…”

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    Symbolic_International commented on No Reserve: Modified DUKW 6×4 Amphibious Vehicle

    “Ditto to that! Awesome look. Have a 93 myself and live in Austin.
    Pearl Black 199 with gray interior and 120,000 miles. Have had sine 101,000 miles and about 3 years. Awesome ride.
    What is the history of the car pre 2009?
    How about service records?
    Where was it serviced in Austin? Ben’s?
    I’ll be out of town on a e500 road trip from Austin to Midwest to northeast and southeast then back early August.
    This car was made for the road!
    Even getting 20 mph!
    Looking forward to seeing where…”

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    MK69 commented on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I was at summer camp so I was around 10 years of age when my camp best friend said his father was coming to visit for the afternoon. Something I always missed as my father lived in Italy and camp was in the United States. well his father did indeed show up and riding a Vincent Black Shadow! I was by heritage a motor head already. What in the world was this motorcycle, it was not a “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” which were taking America by storm at the time. When my friend introduced…”

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    LarryCorvette commented on 1954 Vincent Black Shadow

    “Thanks all. She’ll be coming home to Orange County and I’m looking forward to a drive down the coast and a few open stretches that we’ll both enjoy.”

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    PDV commented on 17k-Mile 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

    “When they were introduced could not sell what had been planned for U.S. mkt and some returned to Europe. Those sold here went down in value for awhile and then…. Mine was not taken by first purchaser when it arrived at dealer. I had originally turned the allocation but took it. Early comments from an owner captures it. Fantastic sound, torque, manual, no turbo, compliant suspension, smiles everytime”

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    Thor40 commented on Fayence Yellow 2005 Porsche Carrera GT