{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"1600veloce’s Next Move: To Europe!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/1600veloce-s-next-move-to-europe","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/4b0db308/podcast/play/97120420/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-16%2F9d65ad64-f88d-c116-e20d-aae904b712b3.mp3","description":"In episode 104 of the Bat Podcast, Randy and Anthony Serra preview an exciting special announcement about 1600veloce opening operations at a facility in Göttingen, Germany as the second BaT Local Partner in Europe. They talk about the deeply passionate place from which Anthony and his team have developed their business ethos and their love of the BaT platform, and discuss why it's such a good fit for car enthusiasts in Germany and well beyond. They tell how to subscribe to Listings Located in Europe on BaT regardless of your location, describe how submissions and multilingual communications work for Europeans wishing to use Local Partner services and representation, give a sneak peak at BaT's upcoming release of multi-currency support, and more. Keep your eyes peeled for the main announcement about this exciting turn of events to come shortly.\nBaT is always on the lookout for partners with whom to bring the variety, buyer/seller experience, and community that make our platform stand out to new audiences.  If you are an accomplished seller who would like to start a conversation about becoming another European BaT Local Partner, please reach out to us at LocalPartners@Bringatrailer.com. We look forward to hearing from you!\nFollow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:\n21:08 Euro 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 5-Speed in France\n38:31 We'll say it: Euro cars are BETTER.\n38:38 euro m635csi bought by Anthony 2023\n49:26 1600veloce - Bring a Trailer Local Partner\n50:48 BaT Local Partners\n56:17 Subscribe to Listings Located in Europe\nGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? 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