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The One-Year Garage: 1999

The One-Year Garage: 1999

Bring a Trailer Podcast Feb 27, 2025 55 min
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A lively discussion unfolds as the hosts dive into the 1999 one-year garage game, where they each select dream cars from that year across various categories. The playful rivalry between Beck and Zach adds a competitive edge, with Alex trying to strategize his picks. Notable cars discussed include the 996 GT3, Dodge Viper GTS, and the R34 Skyline. The episode is filled with nostalgic stories and debates about their teenage car aspirations, making it a fun and engaging listen for automotive enthusiasts.

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Porsche 911

"...iously my parents cars, which one of them was the 911 target. It's downstairs. Mom was driving a 97 For..."
Term

Craigslist

"...I was thinking of Alfa Molana dreaming of Alfa Molana's Alfa Molana and not been presented to me yet. But I was definitely on Craigslist..."

Craigslist is a website where people can post ads to sell things, like cars. You can find many different types of cars for sale there.

Car

Ford Edge

"...rted every day. So it was like it was just on the edge of the warm up for the warm up. Like just I was s..."

The Ford Edge is a comfortable SUV that is good for families. It has a lot of space and is easy to drive.

Car

Honda Prelude

"...? No, the Ford Explorer automatic. So yeah, Honda Prelude 5 speed. Well done. I think Randy took his like a..."

The Honda Prelude is a two-door car that is fun to drive and looks good. It was made for many years and is loved by people who enjoy sporty cars.

Car

Mercedes-Benz 260 E

"Too cowardly to take it in a manual transmission. Took it in my mom's 260 E W 124."

The Mercedes-Benz 260 E is a reliable car known for its smooth ride and good performance. It's part of a series that many people appreciate for its quality.

Car

Volkswagen Beetle

"69 VW good memory was the first car I ever drove stick on."

The Volkswagen Beetle is a small car that many people recognize because of its unique round shape. It's been around for a long time and is loved by many.

Car

Mini Cooper S

"And then a lot of seat time in our Mini Cooper S."

The Mini Cooper S is a sporty version of the Mini car that many people love for its fun driving experience. It's small but powerful.

Car

Infiniti G20

"I was rolling around in 99 was a manual, dark green Infiniti G20."

The Infiniti G20 is a small luxury car that was popular in the late 1990s. It was known for being comfortable and stylish.

Term

SR20 engine

"The G20 had the, is it the SR20, the good engine out of the interest center SER."

The SR20 engine is a type of engine made by Nissan that is known for being powerful and good for racing. It was used in several cars.

Car

Nissan Maxima

"...his and that, but at least 20 years. But G20 is a maxima or it's a Altima. What is it underneath? It's a l..."

The Nissan Maxima is a comfortable car that is good for families. It's known for being reliable and has a nice design.

Car

Nissan Altima

"... at least 20 years. But G20 is a maxima or it's a Altima. What is it underneath? It's a luxury center. It'..."
Car

Porsche 911 GT3

"...lier. And then you get the Enzo later. There's no GT3. No one's cheating and putting a 99 because 2000...."
Car

Ferrari F50

"...99 and there's not a lot of like, there's no, the F50 is earlier. And then you get the Enzo later. Ther..."

The Ferrari F50 is a very fast and expensive sports car made by Ferrari. It's special because it has a powerful engine and is designed for serious car lovers.

Car

Ferrari 355

"You can have 355 or 360. Yes. So I think those were both on the table..."

The Ferrari 355 is a fast and stylish sports car made by Ferrari in the 1990s. It's famous for its powerful engine and beautiful looks, making it a dream car for many.

Car

Ferrari 360

"You can have 355 or 360. Yes. So I think those were both on the table..."

The Ferrari 360 is another sports car made by Ferrari, following the 355. It's known for being very fast and fun to drive, with a sleek design.

Car

Rolls-Royce Phantom

"... Close. It was on there. I saw the Matrix. It was phantom menace was number one. By a lot. In fact, Matrix ..."

The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a very fancy car that is all about luxury and comfort. It's known for being one of the most expensive and beautiful cars in the world.

Concept

Formula One

"Mika Hockenon, Formula One Champion for the year. McLaren drove that."

Formula One is a type of car racing where specially designed cars race on tracks around the world. It's very popular and features some of the fastest cars and best drivers.

Company

Bring a Trailer (BaT)

"...we see it every day with people selling on BAT is massive now."

Bring a Trailer, often called BaT, is a website where people can buy and sell special cars. It's popular for classic and interesting vehicles, and people often share their stories about the cars there.

Car

One-Owner 12k-Mile 1999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition #51

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Car

Dodge Viper GTS

"My replacement would be Dodge Viper GTS."

The Dodge Viper GTS is a fast sports car with a big engine. It's known for its unique look and exciting driving experience.

Car

Ford SVT Lightning

"...I'm going to do SVT Lightning. I'm going to do kind of classic. It's 99 in the first Fast and Furious Act..."

The Ford SVT Lightning is a fast pickup truck that was made for performance. The 1999 version is famous because it was featured in a popular movie called Fast and Furious, where a character drove it.

Car

Ford Lightning

"I love second-gen light means. I love that they added the SVT badge on there, because for me at that age, it was like a prime moment of like understanding"

The Ford Lightning is a special version of the Ford F-150 truck that is designed to be faster and more powerful than regular trucks. People really like it for its speed and sporty look.

Car

Ford Mustang

"that how that relates to the Mustang, which I really did, but still for me and my dumb brain at the time, I thought that was awesome."

The Ford Mustang is a popular sports car that many people love for its speed and style. It's been around for a long time and is often featured in movies and magazines.

Concept

Fast and Furious

"Had that not been in Fast and Furious one, would you still pick it? Yes."

Fast and Furious is a popular movie series that features fast cars and exciting races. It has made many people interested in cars and racing.

Company

Road and Track

"So I was deep into enthusiast magazines at that time, particularly road and track."

Road and Track is a magazine that talks about cars, including reviews and racing news. It's popular among people who love cars and want to learn more about them.

Car

GMC Typhoons

"...there'd been typhoons and there's a first gen lightening."

The GMC Typhoon is a fast SUV that was made in the 1990s. It was special because it had a powerful engine and could go really fast, similar to sports cars.

Term

0-60 time

"...I think it was zero to 60 and six seconds or more or less, and so that made it seem like it was equitable to sports cars of the time."

0-60 time is how long it takes a car to go from a stop to 60 miles per hour. It's a way to measure how fast a car can speed up.

Term

ride height

"...The thing that always stood out to me was the ride height."

Ride height is how high a car sits off the ground. It can change how the car drives and how it looks, with lower cars being sportier and higher cars being better for rough roads.

Term

body kits

"...Yeah, body kits and stuff, right?"

Body kits are extra parts you can add to a car to change how it looks and make it more aerodynamic. They can make a car look sportier or more aggressive.

Car

Mercedes-Benz G500 Cabriolet

"...go full blown and just, just knock the G500 cabriolay out. That was, oh, actually,..."

The G500 Cabriolet is a fancy version of a Mercedes SUV that has a convertible top. It's known for being both tough and luxurious.

Car

Mitsubishi Pajero

"For my four by four pickup, Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution. Oh, nice one. I love to look at these things."

The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution is a type of SUV made for off-road driving and racing. It's known for being tough and powerful, making it great for adventures.

Concept

homologation

"I don't know if they actually are the homologation for the Pajero Ebo Dakar trucks. Pretty sure they're meant to hint at some of the things that would be on the racing trucks."

Homologation is a way to make sure that cars are built to certain rules and standards, especially for racing. It means the car is approved to be used in competitions.

Car

Mitsubishi Dakar truck

"Didn't we see one at the Mitsubishi? They had the actual Dakar truck. The racing truck."

The Mitsubishi Dakar truck is a special type of vehicle made for a tough race called the Dakar Rally. It's built to drive on very rough roads and can handle difficult conditions.

Term

EVO

"Anyway, the EVO ones are, yeah, they're stumpy too, right?"

EVO is short for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, a fast car made for racing. It's known for being powerful and good at handling on different types of roads.

Car

Mercedes-Benz Cclass Amgs

"I love those. I love C-Class AMGs. My family had a C36."

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG is a sportier version of the regular C-Class car that is made for speed and luxury. It's popular with people who want a fast and nice-looking car.

Car

Mercedes-Benz C36

"My family had a C36. I loved it. I actually liked it more when I was a teenager than our 500D."

The Mercedes-Benz C36 is an older performance version of the C-Class. It was one of the first models made by AMG, which is known for making fast cars.

Car

500D

"We bought our 500D in 1999. My dad let me drive it back."

The 500D is a luxury car from Mercedes-Benz that was popular in the late 1990s. It offers a comfortable ride and good performance.

Term

quarter mile

"...that we would stick onto our windshield and it would give you zero to 16 quarter mile times. I know now an iPhone can do all that stuff..."

A quarter mile is a distance used in racing that is 1,320 feet long. It's a common way to test how fast a car can go in a straight line.

Term

0 to 60 time

"...that we would stick onto our windshield and it would give you zero to 16 quarter mile times. I know now an iPhone can do all that stuff..."

0 to 60 time is how long it takes a car to go from a stop to 60 miles per hour. It's a way to see how fast a car can speed up.

Car

BMW M3

"...ier. It felt more like a muscle car version of an M3 kind of. I loved it."

The BMW M3 is a sportier version of a regular BMW car that is made for speed and fun driving. It's popular among people who like fast cars.

Car

Rare AMG Wagon: 1998 Mercedes Benz C43

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Car

Ferrari 99

"Yeah. But if you had the money and went to Ferrari 99, they would have made you one, though."

The Ferrari 599 GTO is a super-fast sports car made by Ferrari. It's special because it's very powerful and not many were made.

Car

Honda Civic Si Coupe

"I mean, could be. My family hauler is a civic SI coup, right?"

The Honda Civic Si Coupe is a small car that is made for fun driving. It's popular because it's sporty and not too expensive.

Car

Jeep Cherokee

"but I love these so much, a Jeep Cherokee classic 4x4. Oh, back."

The Jeep Cherokee is a smaller SUV that is great for driving on rough trails. It's popular because it's useful for both adventures and daily errands.

Car

Jeep Wranglers

"...ill going to get the same four-liter motor as the Wranglers at the time. I like those a lot."

The Jeep Wrangler is a tough car that can drive on rough roads and trails. People love it for its ability to go anywhere and its cool, boxy look.

Car

BMW 540I

"...re going to take this. But I was super debating a 540i six speed E39. Because I also really really like"

The BMW 5 Series is a comfortable and stylish car that is fun to drive. It's popular among people who want a nice car with good performance.

Car

BMW E36

"...those cool two piece wheels in 99. But I love the E36. It's kind of crapped on sometimes."

The BMW 3 Series is a small luxury car that is fun to drive and comfortable. It's popular because it combines style with good performance.

Car

Chevrolet Corvette

"Anyway, go ahead, back. Chevy Corvette 6-speed. Oh, interesting."

The Chevrolet Corvette is a fast sports car that looks really cool. It's famous for being powerful and is a symbol of American cars.

Car

Ford F150

"100%. There may have been an F-150 SBT lighting if someone hadn't taken it."

The Ford F-150 is a big truck that people use for work and play. It's popular because it's strong and can carry a lot of stuff.

Car

Panoz Esperante

"Oh, yeah. Not an Esperante, but it's the front engine. Yes."

The Panoz Esperante is a special sports car that is not very common. It's known for being unique and fun to drive.

Car

Ferrari F355

"When I rolled up to that American Le Mans series races, SAKA, the series that was out was the F-355 challenge series. And I went the next year in 2000 and it was all Diablo's of some, so is it, is that what"

The Ferrari F355 is a fast and beautiful sports car made by Ferrari. It's known for its powerful engine and is loved by car enthusiasts.

Car

Lamborghini Diablos

"the F-355 challenge series. And I went the next year in 2000 and it was all Diablo's of some, so is it, is that what they were?"

The Lamborghini Diablo is a very fast and flashy sports car that looks amazing. It's known for being one of the coolest cars ever made.

Car

Acura NSX

"...hink they look better, but it's too similar to an NSX with headlights, I think. And I just like when Fe..."

The Acura NSX is a fast sports car that was made to compete with the best in the world. It's known for being reliable and fun to drive.

Car

Honda Civic Type-R

"... is probably more what I'm looking for. No Civic, Civic Type R, I thought about. That is..."

The Honda Civic Type-R is a sportier version of the regular Civic that is made for speed and fun driving. It's popular with people who love fast cars.

Car

Ford Focus RS

"...e that I was also on my list for a while was Ford Focus RS. So the Euro version, which we never got the RS b..."

The Ford Focus RS is a sportier version of the regular Focus car that is made for speed and fun driving. It's popular with people who enjoy racing and fast cars.

Car

Chevrolet Suburban

"...it down. My last one list for that would be a GMC suburban SLT. Oh, interesting."

The Chevrolet Suburban is a big family SUV that can carry a lot of people and stuff. It's great for road trips and has lots of room inside.

Car

Chevrolet Tahoes

"Yep. I love Tahoe's from this. This is all the rich kids in my high school drove."

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a large SUV that is good for families because it has a lot of space. It's also strong enough to go off-road if needed.

Car

Dodge Ram

"So stuff like that. Cummins, Dooley, Ram in the kind of, you know, the original retro body..."

The Dodge Ram is a big truck that people use for work and to carry heavy things. It's popular because it's strong and reliable.

Car

BMW Z4

"...hat we did with Randy. My love has shifted to the Z4 coupe. Interesting."

The BMW Z4 is a sporty car that looks great and is fun to drive. It can be a convertible, so you can enjoy the open air when driving.

Car

BMW Z3

"Interesting. But is there a Z3 M-coop in this year in 1999? Or is it just?"

The BMW Z3 is a small, fun car that is open at the top, making it great for sunny days. It's known for being sporty and stylish.

Car

Mercedes-Benz Clk Gtr

"Daily driver R34 Skyline White. VSpec wild card CLK GTR Streetcar. Back."

The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is a very rare and fast sports car made for racing and the road. It's special because not many were made, and it's really powerful.

Car

Nissan Skyline

"... interesting that it might actually work as well. Skyline NSX might seal it. That wagon next to your Jeep g..."

The Nissan Skyline is a car that is famous for being fast and cool, especially the GT-R version. It's loved by car fans for its racing history.

Car

Jeep Grand

"...kyline NSX might seal it. That wagon next to your Jeep grand wagon here. I think the safest thing to say is th..."

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a tough SUV that can handle rough roads but also feels nice inside. It's good for people who want to explore and be comfortable.

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