• Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “42 years later and this is still a solid looking coupe. Hats off to the people that preserved this time capsule in this manner, GLWA”

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    01996tt commented on 1984 Toyota Celica GT-S Sport Coupe 5-Speed

    “I see something like this and am reminded of the “ad specials” that were ordered for the newspaper ad wars for the lowest price on a given model to create showroom traffic. This no option car would’ve been a typical ad special in a metro dealership. I’m reminded of a tan (band aid color) new 76 Granada at the Ford dealership I worked at. Brand new advertised for $3999.00. A true “5 tires 2 keys and a heater” car. No power steering, radio delete, vinyl bench seat 3 speed column shift…”

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    Electraglider commented on No Reserve: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Coupe 3-Speed

    “The Amazon … Volvo ran ads on TV showing this model driving down a dirt road at about 20 mph. The driver jams the transmission in REVERSE and floors the throttle – the cars rear wheels start spinning backwards and the car is sliding forward … yeah the 122s is tough.”

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    halfthrottle commented on 50-Years-Family-Owned 1966 Volvo 122S 4-Speed

  • BaT Auction Success Story: Silver Belles You Should Know

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    BaT member cksretrogarage won two low-mileage, heavyweight BMWs—an E30 M3 offered by TheSandman in a September 2025 BaT auction and a Z8 sold by tony19 in November 2025. He recently wrote in with an update on both:
    Some cars leave an impression on you the moment you see them, and these two BMWs did exactly that in very different ways.

  • What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “We have been overwhelmed by the positive reaction and comments on the Black Shadow and our shop. I wish I could say it was all me but it is not. Jack Wilson told me ” you can’t do it all by yourself” . This maybe the best advice he ever gave me because I have two dedicated and talented mechanics that combined have been here 40 plus years. I also have several longtime sub contractors and suppliers that are reliable and understand our commitment to the motorcycles we work on.
    Contact us for any…”

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    bigdcycle commented on 1951 Vincent Black Shadow

    “Super rare!
    NSU meets Citroen
    Weird gets weirder.
    I love it!”

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    ekmcmullen commented on 1974 Citroen GS Birotor

    “This looks like a great, honest Porsche 911T Coupe 5-speed. Yes, all U.S.-delivered cars came with MFI, while ROW models had carburetors.
    This example appears to be a very untouched, original car with all the right period-correct parts, and a rare specification, leather interior, and factory A/C. It has a really nice patina, and a 1972 T in this kind of condition is becoming increasingly rare. These make fantastic driver’s cars.
    When the time comes to rebuild the engine, it’s a great…”

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    Frida commented on 1972 Porsche 911T Coupe 5-Speed

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Cars were built a la carte in those days. Note that the window sticker lists it as a “sold car,” meaning that it was ordered by the customer in advance, and built by the factory to his specifications. B-body Plymouths used completely different sheet metal and wheelbases between 2 door and 4 door models in those years, with these 2 doors having a very high style. The guy probably just wanted a stripper 2 door which was a common configuration in earlier years. I remember an older gentleman in our…”

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    NickB commented on No Reserve: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Coupe 3-Speed

    “A 400hp mini mini van with a big turbo and a extra pedal? 🍿🍺”

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    01996tt commented on Focus ST–Swapped 2014 Ford Transit Connect XLT 6-Speed

    “Having hands on experience with dry ice as well as spending time with Scott dry ice cleaning early on I will confirm 100% the “dryce system” of detailing is NEXT LEVEL !!!
    This is the perfect opportunity for a higher volume dealership, museum, or someone looking to jump all in on this business with benchmark level equipment. I started out in the automotive field in the 1990s detailing cars. I learned very quickly that a cheap rotary polisher, shop vac or carpet extractor was just a…”

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    Dean_Laumbach commented on Professional Dry-Ice Cleaning Equipment

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “At the end of the film, The Conversation, Cindy Williams (Shirley of Laverne and Shirley) is seen getting into an MB 600 Pullman, which belonged to Francis Ford Coppola, who directed the movie. Coppola won the 600 on an earlier wager with Paramount. The studio wasn’t sure if “The Godfather” was going to be a hit, but he made them promise him that if it was, they’d buy him any car he wanted, as he was weary of schlepping around with his film crew in an old station wagon. So he said “I…”

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    5gearsinreverse commented on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600

    “I can’t believe this is a 12 year-old wagon. This design has aged so well and I imagine it will continue to do so. Perfect sinister look to match the wicked motor underhood!”

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    Tripledigit commented on 33k-Mile 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG 4MATIC Wagon

    “These cars did not have a rope rear main seal, although there was a short section under the rear of the sump. They had a threaded slinger at the rear that thru oil back into the engine as it ran. With time and bearing wear this became less effective. It can be adjusted to improve function and there is a lip type seal available from several sources that might improve things if installed correctly, although all this requires engine removal. These old cars can leak from several places and it is…”

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    morganplus8 commented on 1947 MG TC

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    What to Know About celebrating 4/27 with Chevy’s Long-Lost 7-Liters—the Z11 and the Mark II “Mystery Motor”

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    As we discussed earlier this month, Henry Ford II had declared war on the competition with his “Total Performance” directive in 1962. But over at GM, the word “performance” fueled some queasy feelings amongst the brass. The General’s outright racing ban was imminent, but Chevrolet’s clandestine performance guru Vince Piggins wasn’t going down without a fight. Piggins issued a memo in mid-1962, fast-tracking the development of two race engines for NASCAR and the drag strip: the Mark IS and Mark IIS V8s, both displacing today’s magic number of 427 cubic inches.

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    Understanding new BaT Local Partners in the UK, NY, NJ, MD, VA, WA, CA, TX

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    Today we announce the addition of seven new shops in our BaT Local Partners Directory, including a new partner in the UK: Sports Purpose, with whom we will be collaborating at the Bicester Scramble this Sunday! This network of trusted facilities exists to help private owners with every facet of the BaT auction process, from preparation and presentation to auction management and logistics. At the end of the day, we want every seller to get any help they might need to list on Bring a Trailer, and our Local Partners have been instrumental to this effort. We regularly add new ones, so if you are a professional shop interested in becoming a Local Partner, please reach out to us at LocalPartners@bringatrailer.com

  • Question of the Week, Pennzoil Edition: What’s the Biggest Repair You’ve Pulled Off in an Auto Parts Store Parking Lot?—WINNER’S UPDATE You Should Know

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    WINNER’S ANNOUNCEMENT:

    We’re back to announce the winner for our Question of the Week, where our winner will rest on their laurels and accept a $25 credit for a hat or T-shirt from the BaT Gear Store.

    This week, we asked: What’s the biggest repair you’ve pulled off in an auto parts store parking lot?

    Having to do automotive repairs in an auto parts store parking lot (or adjacent) could be considered an instance of an inconvenient situation arising in the most convenient of places. After reading everyone’s comments, we’re awarding the prize to the user whose comment stood out the most to us this week. That comment comes to us from BaT member @Jim_Rosenthal:

    “Two of us changed a VW engine in the parking lot, but it wasn’t the parts store parking lot. It was the parking lot NEXT DOOR to a parts store parking lot. Because we’d fitted the engine tin wrong, one cylinder overheated and seized (this is evidently not unusual) Since neither of us had much money, and VW engines don’t weigh much, we decided to do it right there. There are many things I would not attempt now, for any amount of $$$. This is now one of them.”

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    jim_rosenthal commented on Question of the Week, Pennzoil Edition: What’s the Biggest Repair You’ve Pulled Off in an Auto Parts Store Parking Lot?—WINNER’S UPDATE

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    The Carefully Curated Collection: Group 1, from Nostalgic Motoring Ltd. You Should Know

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    The Carefully Curated Collection is the fruit of four decades of collecting for the owner, a sometime concours judge who specialized in paint and bodywork during his professional career. The cars reflect his diverse tastes and include sports cars, GTs, and even prewar classics, all of American, British, and European manufacture. He states that drivability is of paramount importance to enjoying his collection—something we can get behind—and we’re looking forward to seeing videos of these automobiles in action. The collection will be presented in multiple groups by @plasticdr of Nostalgic Motoring Ltd., and the first auctions from Group 1 are now live on the site. Additional lots will be added shortly.

  • BaT Auction Success Story: Second-Chance E21 — Explained

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    This Success Story comes to us from mak62, who won a 1979 BMW 320i from kcm125 in a September 2025 BaT auction:
    I’m thrilled to share my remarkable experience with you all. One evening, while browsing BaT, I stumbled upon a familiar face—this 1979 BMW 320i that I previously owned, but had sold off over three years ago. I first attempted to win this BMW back in March 2020, but it didn’t work out. However, after a few months I was introduced to the owner, and I eventually bought the car.