This Success Story comes to us from zipcode, who won this 2007 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 Sportwagen in a February 2025 BaT auction:
I purchased a 2007 Jaguar X-Type wagon over a year ago, on February 10, 2025, from Vancouver, Canada. We waited until May 2025 to fly from Florida to Toronto to catch the train for a four-night trip to Vancouver.
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“WOW! I’m exhausted. Congratulations ttscout. I hope it meets all your expectations and then some. Excited to work with you to get the details done.
Thank you for all the comments, questions, compliments and interest.
I’ve now been on both sides of a BAT auction. Both are equally exciting, fun and nerve wracking. I need a beer.”
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jb2102 commented on No Reserve: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed
“Lauterbach hulls are indeed special as is the family. Thanks for the heads up about the book and reunion. If there was a way to get to the event it sure would be fun.
Back in the 1970’s on Seattles Green Lake were some special times. We would sit on the beach with a battery operated B&W 2 inch TV screen watching Indy and at the same time enjoy the boat races. Some hard core racing with Larry Lauterbach and then Tom D’Eath piloting Lauterbach hulls against John Leach’s Buccaneer.…”
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Buzby commented on No Reserve: 1972 Henry Lauterbach 16′ Racing Hydroplane
“My great grandmother was one of the first VW owners in Montana. I think she was on her third VW when she purchased one just like this, same color, in 1962-63, from the dealer in Butte. By this time, my great grandfather had stopped driving, so she drove them everywhere. One road trip took them west to Seattle, down through San Francisco and finally to Phoenix before heading back home via the Grand Canyon and other sights. Quite an adventure–but just one of many–for two old fuddies in a…”
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jgage1201 commented on 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
Our latest Success Story was penned by BaT member ChevyJ, who won one of the 56 1988 Corvette Challenge spec racers from eyedrron in a July 2025 BaT auction:
I’ll be completely honest: I literally didn’t have a good answer when I was confronted with the question: “What are you going to do with it?” I just always wanted one, so I suppose I’ll drive it.
Mid-August is just around the corner, and our friends at Mohr Imports are back with the seventh(!) installment of their Monterey Car Week Collection. This year’s is as eclectic as ever, with a heavy focus on German sports cars this time around. There’s also a quartet of Cobras and Ford GTs, a 16M Scud, an Aston dressed in Ferrari colors, and one of the rarer variants of the Lotus Esprit. The collection encompasses 22 cars in all, spanning from 1957–2022. As a Bring a Trailer Local Partner and a mainstay of the Monterey collector car community for over 40 years, Mohr has provided a series of tour videos featuring the cars from the collection, which showcases many highlights that the area has to offer. They’re calling it “The Local Partners Insider’s Guide to Monterey Car Week” and it’s definitely worth a look.
BaT member ardee2002 won this 1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC VR6 from BaT Local Partner lromanosky in a November 2025 BaT auction, and he wrote in to tell us about it:
After 35 years of waiting, I finally won a 1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC VR6. When I won this 41k-km example in December 2025, it was fulfilling a Gen-X dream. Born in the late 1960s, I grew up in the peak malaise era, followed by the rise of Japanese sports coupes from the 1980s. Being 6’4″, I never seemed to fit in contemporary Integras and 240SXs, so my university car was a Mk2 Golf—basic, sturdy, and fun. I developed a love for German engineering that never left me.
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“WOW, WOW, WOW… What an auction that was! That’s one for the record books!
With more than 1,700 comments and 53,000 views, this auction exceeded all expectations.
Thank you, everyone, for the bids, the comments, and for making this such an exciting auction. We are in contact with @flippipaldi now and are thrilled to see this incredible GT heading to its new home.
Congratulations to the winning bidder, and thank you again to the entire BaT community for making this such a memorable…”
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hymanltd commented on 8-Mile, One-Owner 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition
“It has been a genuine privilege to have this extraordinary 113-year-old racing motorcycle on display in my collection. It stands as far more than a rare machine—it is a tangible reminder of the ingenuity, craftsmanship, and determination of the pioneers who built it.
This motorcycle is a testament to what skilled hands, creative minds, and unwavering perseverance could accomplish more than a century ago.
Yet the motorcycle tells only part of the story.
It also pays tribute to the fearless…”
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Moviethings commented on 1913 Excelsior 7SC Board Track Racer
“As the former owner of XS004 and a serial collector of special Fox Body Mustangs, you can’t find many more special than a KB car. If I had the room I’d be going after this under full boost! GLWTA!”
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CC350 commented on One-Family-Owned, 30k-Mile 1992 Ford Mustang Kenny Brown Outlaw XS
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“This was my Dad’s car. I learned to drive a stick in this car and took my drivers test for my license. He and I worked on it together and we would race through the mountains. When he was over seas, my mom and I had to drive it weekly to keep it running. both of my parents are in heaven. My mom is looking down at me, saying what in the hell are you thinking? My dad is looking down at me and saying hell yeah!”
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joedryden commented on Korman-Built, S38-Powered Widebody 1968 BMW 1600ti 5-Speed
“It’s bittersweet to see this car listed here with @craterface. I was the co-driver for the Modena Centro Ore event in this car and it was just a champion. In addition to buying a tested and regularly driven car, you are buying a top-tier seller. I’ve had the pleasure of over a decade of friendship with the seller and his is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate steward of his cars. He is especially fond of Alfas and I suspect there is another Alfa coming to replace this one. Bid with…”
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deichenb commented on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint
“Leading off the BaT Best Flybys of the Week is #XS003. The Kenny Brown suspension and chassis mods really hook this car up. Trust me when I tell you that this Outlaw is capable of so much more.
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campari commented on One-Family-Owned, 30k-Mile 1992 Ford Mustang Kenny Brown Outlaw XS
“I was calm and collected, until I saw your congrats posts. I just got emotional I have dreamed of owning this car for 30 years, and this is my 50th birthday gift to myself. super excited”
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TShab commented on 1991 Acura NSX
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: What car would you choose for a T-top conversion?
Thanks to everyone who chimed in! It was quite the open discussion this week, but in the end, one nomination stood out from the rest—the Aston Martin DB7! BaT member @bodhi1601 was the first to it, but he already won a QotW earlier this year, and we want to spread the love around. So we’re awarding the prize to the runner-up this week—congratulations, @EBecker! Check your email to claim the prize.
“Aston Martin Db7 – Nice choice. Really any sport sedan with beautiful lines that you don’t want to ruin with a soft top would benefit from a t-top. Ferrari 400i, 60’s Mustang, Maserati BiTurbo all come to mind. But this week I’ll go along with the Db7.”
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EBecker commented on Question of the Week: What Car Would You Choose for a T-top Conversion?—WINNER’S UPDATE
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Oh good, it’s a Medium tank. My HOA tends to frown upon the Large ones…”
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3Pedalonly commented on ca.1945 T-34/85 Medium Tank
“My first car was a black 1987 325es. I loved that car and always told myself I would own another E30. This one is perfect.”
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rpmesq commented on S54-Powered 1986 BMW 325es 5-Speed
“Every time I see one of these I can’t help but think so fondly of Ed “Lancia” Levin and his remarkable knowledge surrounding these cars.
These really are spectacular cars in every respect. Once you drive one, you never forget it. @seller needs no introduction here so bid with confidence. These have been woefully undervalued compared with similar era cars, but I believe all that is about to change as more people wake up to US landed examples like this, and the amazing amount of fun one can…”
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Raffi commented on 1969 Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF Fanalone
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Hi this is Phyllis Yes. I bought the car back because I couldn’t sleep thinking
that the paint might be taken off. It will be donated to a museum for all to enjoy.”
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Justme123 commented on 1967 Porsche 911S Coupe “Por She” Art Car by Dr. Phyllis Yes
“Toyota really built them well back in the day. Not only that, but they’re not too big, not too small and look good. New owner will be happy. GLWTA”
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Spider_Mike commented on No Reserve: 1995 Toyota Pickup XtraCab DX V6 4×4 5-Speed
“I own the same car, even down to the 1592 twin cam and automatic transmission. It was built 6,028 cars later than this one, currently has 178,408 miles, and is our daily driver. I got it from the original owner’s family, and am technically the 4th caretaker. Since I also specialize in Fiats, I have serviced it mostly from new.
We take it on club tours, and it’s comfortable at an indicated 70+ mph. In 2024 we won worst in class at the concours d’lemons in Seaside California, and last year we…”
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Fiatplus commented on No Reserve: 1974 Fiat 124 Special Sedan