• BaT Auction Success Story: Corrado Dreams Come True — Explained

    Byjustpastevehicles

    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 Look at yesterday’s comments of note

    Byjustpastevehicles

    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

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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    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.
    https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18zchQUvvz/
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/DblPO8YDVzQ/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet“

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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

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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    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

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    This Week’s Weird and Wonderful—August 7, 2026: A Practical Look

    Byjustpastevehicles

    Happy Car Week Eve, to those who celebrate! Some of our community will undoubtedly be in Monterey soon (check out the Mohr Imports Local Partners Insider’s Guide if you’re planning on it), but many of us will continue to live vicariously through features like this, our weekly roundup of strange and interesting cars currently live on the pages of BaT. This week we have some impressive classic and vintage racers (both real and re-created), Russian armor, a good amount of Pininfarina, and the biggest rat rod you’ve ever seen. Of course, there are many other treasures on our live auctions page, which hit almost 1,400 listings this week! Should you find yourself in need of further automotive edification, please do yourself a favor and head over there when you’re done here.

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    sludgo’s Mile Markers—Mile 223 You Should Know

    Byjustpastevehicles

    This last Saturday evening I met my youngest at the rib place over by the mall. We’ve made it a regular date ever since he moved out of the McBungalow however many years ago. I enjoy seeing him and think he enjoys seeing his dear ol’ dad, but I know full well that in light of his instant-ramen-level cooking skills what he likely enjoys most is having a decent meal once a week, especially if I’m springing for it. No matter. I don’t mind. It’s become a highlight of my week. I always buy a couple of scratch-off tickets for us—the five dollar kind—and we sit in our favorite booth scratching away, hoping to win big bucks as we chat about this and that and nosh on our racks of baby backs and stacks of sweet Vidalia beer-battered onion rings before washing everything down with a Long Island iced tea for me and a Dr. Pepper for the kiddo. It’s a good time. Like I said, a highlight of my week.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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    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

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

    Byjustpastevehicles

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

    “Thanks everyone! And, yes I will definitely be driving it!”

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    gtrmnmck commented on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta

    “I’ve learned a lot on this project. Thank you dad, grandpa, uncles, and friends to show me around the toolbox. This project has certainly helped me as a 15T Blackhawk mechanic to pick up aviation terminolgy easier. I wouldn’t have had the start I did without your help. My projects started small LOL, but have gotten bigger over the years. If anyone has any remaining questions, feel free to ask. Happy to see this car go to a good owner, but I’m happy to drive it around to car shows and…”

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    1970DartWright commented on 440-Powered 1970 Dodge Dart Custom Hardtop

    “The Lexus LS430 was built at the moment when the pursuit of perfection and the economics of mass production briefly coincided. That window has closed; it may not open again in our lifetime. And so these cars matter—not for what they are worth in dollars, but for what they prove: that it was possible, that once, for six years in a factory in Tahara, Japan, human beings got as close to perfect as human beings have ever got in the building of a motorcar. And then they stopped, and we moved on……”

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    JCDenton commented on No Reserve:18k-Mile 2006 Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury Package

  • BaT Auction Success Story: bamiot’s Sunburst Gold M3 Boomerang — Explained

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    This Success Story comes to us from bamiot, who won this Sunburst Gold F80 M3 from casciomotors in a December 2025 BaT auction:
    I had the fortune of winning this 2016 Sunburst Gold Metallic BMW M3, one of just two F80 M3s originally collected via Euro Tourist Delivery.  My younger brother originally built it for a client, who turned and sold it—it’s the second of his BMW builds that I’ve won. In this case, my brother and his shop Parts Score in Scottsdale, Arizona, had previously installed Pure Turbos Stage 2 turbochargers and KW4 coilovers, among other tweaks. The car had been further modified after a subsequent purchase in 2016 by other shops in California, I believe.

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “Jimmy Don Ventura had owned enough unusual automobiles over the years to believe he understood the public. He’d driven a lime-green AMC Gremlin, a Triumph Spitfire that leaked oil with the determination of an East Texas mosquito, and a Plymouth Barracuda that had once stranded him in front of the Dairy Twin during the lunch rush. Every one of them had attracted comments, questions, and unsolicited mechanical advice from complete strangers.
    Then he bought Fred.
    Officially, it was a 1949…”

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    CaptainMyCaptain commented on “5 Ton Fred” Wrecker-Style, Autocar C-50-Bodied Rat Rod

    “If you told me 10 years ago that GM’s only manual performance car would be a Cadillac sedan, I’d have told you you’re crazy.”

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    70_duster commented on 1,500-Mile 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6-Speed

    “I recall the great stories from the original owner. Need to bottle them with the car.”

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    Ptrem commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed