• Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “What a neat rig with an incredible pedigree! And you won’t need to bring a trailer because it’s too precious. Just drive it home and enjoy it.
    I don’t have a lot to add on top of what others have said about Harold Allen except to say that many years ago I came into a collection of his Stroppe-related photos from Ford Motor Company and I’m forever grateful for those.
    I think this is the only Bronco I know of that was owned by one of Ford’s off road racing stars that has come to market in…”

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

    “Condolences to your Grandfather-he looked like a happy chap!
    He obviously cherished this BRG beauty!
    Cheers!”

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    LandSpeedster commented on One-Family-Owned 1999 Jaguar XJR

    “The BMW 3.0 CSL is a 1970s icon. It has no equal. It’s the car upon which BMW has built its image and reputation since 1972”

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    Delia_Wolfe commented on 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

  • 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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    A Look at baT Auction Success Story: Buster82’s Super Beetle, Ready for Summer

    BaT member Buster82 won a 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible for his wife from KSC813 in a November 2025 BaT auction, and he recently wrote in with an update:
    My wife had owned a Super Beetle many years ago. I decided to take her back in time with this recent purchase. As the bid amount grew, I had to show her the auction to make sure that she would be happy if I was ultimately the highest bidder.

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    2026 Michelin Tire Giveaway, Round 6—Congratulations, CertifiedPreownedLungs!: A Practical Look

    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.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

    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

  • A Look at baT Auction Success Story: Joy and Floating in Las Vegas

    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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    Event Coverage: BaT Gathering with Local Partner 911r at the Rose Cup Races in Portland, Oregon — Explained

    Event Coverage:
    Portland may as well have greeted us with a bouquet of literal roses. We had a great time with our wonderful hosts at Portland International Raceway, and the turnout was stellar. What better way to say it than this, from our friends at Avant-Garde Collection:
    “What a fine Saturday morning it was for a Bring a Trailer Gathering at the 2026 FOPIR Rose Cup Races! We filled the entire display field on the front straight of PIR and welcomed enthusiasts driving all types of cool vehicles. We handed out lots of 911r merchandise and BaT provided commemorative event posters to attendees.

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    A Look at how We Really Keep it Running

    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.