• Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

    Byjustpastevehicles

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

    “Of course, the whole 250,000 Auctions Milestone was all anybody could talk about at the Grounds for Divorce. Lucinda started promoting it the minute the listing went live, offering a Two-Fer on Texas pecan pie and free Folgers to anyone who showed up wearing a Bring a Trailer T-shirt.
    Hank over at the Lucky Lady Lounge had a similar promotion going, but the T-shirt had to be wet and there were considerably fewer takers. Ultimately, Earl from Earl’s Salvage Yard and Formalwear took home the…”

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

    “OK, I’ve been meaning to write this story for awhile now, and so now is the appropriate time to share that story.
    I remember in the early 2000s when all the trade rags showed the new Mustang. they were beautiful. I would periodically go and test drive them. I remember once driving a GT with a 3.73 rear end and a 5-speed manual and that thing had some git up and go!
    Where I live, they have a car show every MLK weekend. They had one of these Bullitts on display and I wanted one.…”

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    TL486 commented on 630-Mile 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

    “As the owner of a 73 1600 Touring, these are fun and useful with the rear seats folded down lots of cargo space they are a few inches shorter than sedans and have a more aerodynamic windshield angle. At a 02 meet up they are rare.
    GLWA”

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    Rommel commented on No Reserve: 1974 BMW 2002 Touring 4-Speed

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    Event Coverage: BaT and ImageStreetClassics, Historic Grand Prix at Zandvoort, June 19-21: A Practical Look

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    6/24/26 Event Coverage:
    The ImageStreetClassics team returned to Zandvoort to represent BaT for 2026, landing right back into our can’t-miss-it spot in the Historic Grand Prix paddock. The weather was, for third year in a row, unusually hot for June in the Netherlands—or so we’re told, though it’s starting to look pretty usual to us.

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

    Byjustpastevehicles

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

    “We currently have a 250 SWB in our care that was built in direct collaboration with the exceptional team at GTO Engineering. Prior to joining Mohr Imports, I had the privilege of running GTO Engineering’s Los Angeles operation for several years and visited both the GTO House and restoration facility on multiple occasions.
    I can’t say enough positive things about the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and passion that goes into these cars. Having had the opportunity to work alongside both…”

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    MohrImports commented on 250 GT Berlinetta SWB “Revival” by GTO Engineering

    “A Nova Wagon with dog dish wheels and a V8 paired to a 4 speed. It doesn’t get a better than that! GLWTA”

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    70_duster commented on No Reserve: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Wagon 327 4-Speed

    “Gated V8 over V10 with paddles! Do you agree? Love the Mugello Blue Pearl Paint! Beautiful!
    GLWTA”

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    SingleClutch commented on 11k-Mile 2009 Audi R8 Coupe 6-Speed

    “Such great trucks, went a decade with minimal styling updates. And the Vortec Chevy 454 is a LEGEND! And if it is really as clean as it appears, someone is going to get an awesome ride. Only thing it is missing from my ideal 3/4 Suburban build sheet would be barn doors in back, but the tailgate is what makes pregaming work too.”

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    One_for_the_Hill commented on 1999 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban LT 7.4L 4×4

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

    Byjustpastevehicles

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

    “congratulation to the new owner. as mentioned i am the third owner of this car and i am in many of the pictures with the car from the 80s. including pictures taken at Bloomington when the car was awarded a gold certificate. I enjoyed seeing those pictures again, have not seen them in decades.”

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    addictedtojunk commented on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L88 427/430 4-Speed

    “Several years ago (well, maybe more than several!) I was offered a ride-along slot taking notes on the road trial of a 288 GTO which had just been serviced for a prominent collector here in MD. Midway through the loop, which was about thirty miles on various roads, we merged onto a local interstate at about 90 mph. The driver then floored it, the turbos spooled up, and at 90+ mph the tires chirped and the car rocketed forward, pushing us both back in our seats. I’ll remember that, always- at…”

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

    “Happy to have it back since I drove it for most of its miles from 1997 to 2005”

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    E30M3Scott commented on 1988 BMW M3

    “As soon as I saw the lead photo when this listing went live, I wondered if this was the same car I saw at Radwood Detroit a few years ago. Your early comment — and digging back through my pictures — confirmed my memory! You’ve done a great job preserving this awesome artifact of the ’90s era.
    I had a ’94 GT 5-sp. in Teal Mist, and whenever I see one of these pop up on BAT, I’m tempted to jump in and try to relive my 20s. Subsequent cars I’ve owned have been faster and more…”

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    joliver3333 commented on 49k-Mile 1994 Ford Probe GT 5-Speed

  • Here’s sludgo’s Mile Markers: Mile 220

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    This is Part Two of a three-part series. To read Part One, click this link. Part Three is linked at the end of this piece.
    My flight to Phoenix got in on time. Wasn’t as bad as most. My seatmate was a chatty blonde eighteen-year-old with big blinky blue eyes who cheerily introduced herself when I first sat down. Saw me glance at her name tag and explained she was on her way to Lubbock, Texas, to attend missionary training school. I asked if she’d ever been to Lubbock before and she shook her head sweetly. I said I had and found it to be a pretty cool town. Told her it was Buddy Holly’s birthplace and she crinkled her nose and said she didn’t know who that was. I laughed then quickly sang a few choruses of his more famous tunes—“Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Oh Boy”—but only got a goofy grin out of her. No matter. I spent the next two hours listening to her talk about how wonderful her life had been thus far and how excited she was about all the terrific plans she had for her future. I smiled wistfully all the while, remembering what it was like when I had more days in front of me than behind me, back when I was giddily optimistic and ever-excited for tomorrow, constantly wishing it’d hurry up and get here. Then, just like that, it had.

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    The Skyline Collection, from 1600veloce — Explained

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    This handsome trio of Skylines comes to us from @1600veloce, and two were built and tuned by NISMO at their Omori factory. We spent decades waiting for the Skylines of the 1990s to hit their 25th birthday, and we’re happy to say that all of these have reached their maturation date and were imported into the US in 2025 and 2026. As with many Japanese tuner cars, their lists of special equipment and desirable modifications are seemingly endless, and there will be plenty of minutiae for the JDM-heads among us to obsess over at length. For now, we will provide but a preview—we don’t want anyone getting overstimulated.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

    Byjustpastevehicles

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

    “in all this auction excitement, I’ve devoted a certain amount of my morning coffee time searching the internet for my own Ferrari 288 GTO – a number of which are thankfully within my price range, including Walmart, for about $100.
    However, due to their scaled down 1:18 size and non-running status, it’s unlikely I’ll be driving it anywhere other than “my imagination” during this lifetime.
    Perhaps my NEXT lifetime.”

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

    “Another interesting fact thanks to Andy is this car was shipped on August 17, 1965 and delivered to Hayward Motors in CA and on the deliver truck were two additional 350’s as well as a prototype GT40….now that would be a cool truck to see driving down the road!!! This car is a statement piece and one of the true great American muscle cars.”

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    Falconpartners commented on 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350

    “Fantastic listing, beautiful wagon. Every time I look through the gallery it brings back memories of the days of wooden picnic baskets and surfboards with the family, when times were just a tad slower. @bosshoss3406pack thank you for the tag, great memories with this one.”

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    MrTime commented on No Reserve: 1953 Ford Customline Country Sedan

    “Oh my… not sure if anyone remembers the ’67 Plymouth GTX ads in Hot Rod magazine. Roasting the rear tires?
    I do… and wanted one ever since!”

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    a990dna commented on 33-Years-Owned 1967 Plymouth GTX Hardtop

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    Understanding this Week’s Weird and Wonderful—June 26, 2026

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    Two weeks back we hit a new record for site volume, and the milestones just keep coming as we hit the 250,000 auction mark this week. We’re pinching ourselves over here at BaT HQ, and we are ever grateful that we’ve had the best online community in the world alongside us for this incredible journey. As a small token of our appreciation, we have prepared our curated list of the Weekly Weird and Wonderful, a collection of the vehicles and auctions from the last seven days that we found interesting, exciting, odd, or all three at once.

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Wow !! Brings back wonderful memories as I learned how to drive on my Dad’s ‘60 Bonneville convertible ..He was a “car guy”having several Chrysler letter cars before I talked him into the Bonneville. Our neighbor had a ‘59 Bonneville convertible and he took me for a ride on a warm summer night with the top down …When he hit the gas and I heard that VROOOM of the carbs opening I was smitten !!
    He told my Dad to make sure he ordered the Tri/Power option to match the power of his…”

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    Noisyboyz commented on 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

    “Many years ago i used to take quite a few road trips and generally would find any excuse i could make up just to do so . There was always a destination , but the journey was the reason , just a love of being on the open road and feeling young and unencumbered . I always used to have my “Road Trip” tape which i had previously recorded and was quite long and had a wide variety of music to listen to on the road but the same song , first up on the tape , “Vehicle” by The Ides of March always…”

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    Petrolholic commented on sludgo’s Mile Markers: Mile 220

    “The 996T manual has become a gold mine, and it’s super fun to drive. What more could one want in a 911 Turbo, the quintessential sports car of the modern era? Enjoy ownership in safety and good health.”

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    RecoveringAtty commented on 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6-Speed

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Absolute stunner. Certainly one of the top three motorcycles of all time; likely the ‘top one’.
    Exquisite restoration. This can, and ought, to be ridden.”

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    Lord_Balfour_IV commented on 1952 Vincent Black Shadow

    “I’ve driven this car & own a w108 Matt fitted a 113k drivetrain to. If you have the means I highly recommend it.”

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    Waitforit commented on 5.4L M113-Powered 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 6-Speed by Kwiek Classics

    “I must commend the team at Revology on an absolute triumph of packaging. It is one thing to shoehorn a Gen 3 Coyote into an early-model engine bay, but the way this has been engineered is incredibly clean. You actually left plenty of room to work on the car, and the plumbing is pure art. It takes a truly discerning eye to differentiate this from a factory-spec 1968 Fastback until you pop the hood.
    The juxtaposition of eras is beautifully executed. Catching the modern Ford door-ajar chime in…”

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    Big_DaddyRL commented on Coyote-Powered Ford Mustang GT Fastback by Revology