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They briefly explore the differences between Mr. Sandman and Enter Sandman, then lust after green-dial 911s, a vintage Texaco gas station, a John Oates/Emory 356, an SVO Mustang, and other watchlist favorites.Mentioned in this episode:6:43  March 16 BaT Meet-Up, Encinitas Event Gallery14:20 First BaT Alumni Gathering: A Fun Morning with Friends Old and New17:47 The_one_they_call_The_Spaniard19:50  BaT Meet-Up, February 21 at Desert Dunes in Palm Springs, California19:59  BaT Local Partner Compass Collective23:24  Question of the Week: What’s Your Best Temporary Fix That Turned Permanent?28:08 Beck's 1974 BMW 2002tii36:02  1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed37:54  1961 Chrysler 300G Hardtop Coupe38:25 Texaco Service Station Replica w/ Pumps & Memorabilia40:12  427 SOHC “Cammer”-Powered 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe 3-Speed41:21 John Oates’ 1960 Porsche 356B Emory Special Cabriolet44:19 1958 Porsche 356A Emory Outlaw Cabriolet Race Car  and 1958 Porsche 356A Cabriolet Outlaw Racer45:43  Twin-Plug 2.8L-Powered 1967 Porsche 911S Coupe Emory Outlaw45:48  1968 Porsche 912 Emory Outlaw Race Car46:51  24k-Mile 1986 Ford Mustang SVO47:17  1978 Plymouth Sapporo48:21  Preserved Euro Market Rarity: 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo Turbo Convertible50:59  Group 4-Style, AAN-Powered 1988 Audi Quattro 51:10 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo and 1991 Toyota Celica GT-Four RCGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? 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