Bring a Trailer Podcast

The McQueen Classics Interview

This week, Alex interviews none other than Peter Guida of @mcqueens, one of BaT's most beloved and fastest-growing Local Partners and the host of our recent Meet-Up in lovely Lewes, Delaware. The gregarious Guida talks about how he got into cars due to his dad's decades at NASA; the Maryland and SoCal hot rod subcultures; getting shot down on his first approach to BaT; the origins of the McQueen name and logo; being paid to roll back speedometers (in the '80s, don't worry!); and using similar experiences from the bad old days to run things utterly by the book in modern times.Peter also explains his unique strategies to deliver on BaT given his ever-increasing volume of listings, gets deep into the intricacies of the Delaware title system, talks up his idea for the next big thing at BaT, and regales with the various facts he uses to pitch his clientele on the BaT experience.

E177 Jul 16, 2026 53 min 31 annotations

Lot 250k in the Rearview, Reimaginings, and Dramatic Model Pages

This week Alex, Tyler, and Beck review our latest milestone sale, the gorgeous Ferrari 288 GTO that was BaT Auctions lot #250,000. They talk about whether there's a logical value cap on BaT; the different ways that our promotion hits vs. the traditional methods for very expensive cars, and the massive difference in audience size; why it doesn't matter if two amazing cars close at the same time; the modern trend of "reimagined" classics; and how old a car needs to be for a quality Route 66 trip.The trio also express Duchov luv, have a very California discussion of cross-country routes, recount a Taken-style house move, marvel at the depreciation curves for modern high-dollar offerings, dive into BaT model pages, and make a promise they can't keep.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:1:53 Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO2:30 Lot #10,000: 1956 Porsche 356A Carrera GS Coupe7:13 Lot #100,000: The BaT 1973 Datsun 240Z for Charity9:48 Custom 1950 Westcraft Capistrano Park Trailer10:32 BaT results sorted by most popular10:56 1943 M4A1 Grizzly Variant of Sherman Medium Tank11:20 1974 Ford C-750 Camelot Cruiser Motorhome w/Poloron Snowmobiles11:44 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight11:52 prancinghorse user page14:26 Ex–David Lee V8-Powered 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS “Evo 3.6”15:27 5.4L M113-Powered 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 6-Speed by Kwiek Classics19:17 E39 M5-Based, Custom-Bodied E9 CS by MKO20:33 Randy’s 331-Powered 1963.5 Ford Falcon Sprint26:59 338-Mile 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega 5-Speed36:08 Aston Martin DBX model page38:29 GMC Hummer EV model page39:37 Ford Bronco U725 model pageGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

Jul 09, 2026 50 min 126 annotations

Big Milestones, Big Bikes, and a Big Trip to Goodwood

This week Alex and Tyler embark on a quick rehash of the reaction to our last (B)at the Movies episode; reminisce about the days when you could still wrap your mind around the Star Wars universe; discover Tyler's Corvette origin story (and possibly that of the frame-swapped C2); reveal the BaT staff habit of taking conference calls in various cars parked downstairs at HQ; fuel ethanol-based paranoia; and compare the lot numbers (beat #818 - Ed.) when they started at BaT to the 250,000 we've now surpassed. That of course lends itself to a discussion of the Ferrari 288 GTOthat is set to wrap up next week, one that includes Tyler casually dropping yet another surprise ride-along story.Moving on to the bikes: the pair discuss the preponderance of cool two-wheelers in Europe and several great recent moto sales on BaT, both in the US and abroad, including a host of Vincents and a special Indian. They take a not-unexpected digression into Steve McQueen territory, pause for a Harley revelation, and finally, spend a few minutes talking about Alex's recent impromptu trip to the UK to spend some time on track at Goodwood.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:12:44 Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO15:07 1971 Ferrari Dino 246GT15:37 One Family Since New 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia19:41 Harry's Garage on YouTube20:29 1600veloce user page28:27 MrGodin user page31:12 1973 Ducati 750 Sport33:29 1949 Vincent Rapide33:40 1952 Vincent Black Shadow33:53 1951 Vincent Black Shadow35:21 Ex–Steve McQueen 1931 Harley-Davidson VL40:29 58-Years-Family-Owned 1932 Indian Four42:09 7-Mile 2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide RR45:41 1,147cc-Powered 1981 Honda CBX Super Sport by CBX-Tras45:57 1970 Honda CT70H Trail48:18 Sports_Purpose user page48:36 Bicester Motion50:11 13k-Mile 1999 Honda Integra Type R54:27 Porsche 911 SWB 2.0L Cup Race Car54:31 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Race Car56:34 Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance56:39 BaT at the WeatherTech Vintage Weekend in Downtown Elkhart Lake and Road America, July 17-1956:43 BaT Gathering with Local Partner 911r, July 11 at the Rose Cup Races in Portland, OregonGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

E175 Jul 02, 2026 57 min 51 annotations

The One-Year Garage: 1967 (Revisited)

For episode 182, we go back nearly two years for an encore presentation of our very first One-Year Garage game. These episodes have been very popular since, and we'll have a fresh one coming up soon!Alex, Randy, and Zac Try a New Thing: game time! The One-Year Garage requires them to pick one car from a certain model year for each of five categories: Sports Car, Family Hauler, Truck/4x4, Daily Driver, and Wild Card. They make up the rules as they go, and along the way discuss local trivia about The Graduate; a two-tone requirement for Randy's future car collection; whether it's necessary to remember the names of one's offspring; dieting to fit in your diminutive daily driver; a little-known fact about the '67 Mustang; an episode-long argument [you're both right! -Ed.]; a heated debate about what constitutes a sports car [you're all right! -Ed.]; how said definition relates to the owner's heart health; and the undying question, "how wild is wild?"We want to know: What five cars are on your list? Why are our picks stupid? What did we forget about in our race to pick perfection? Let us know in the comments!Follow along! Links for the picks discussed in this episode:2:35 Every 1967 car currently live, and ever listed, on BaT6:50 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 model page8:58 1967 International Harvester 1200B Travelette Pickup 4×410:35 Dodge Power Wagon model page12:40 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruisers on BaT13:48 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon 4-Speed14:58 Special-Order 1967 Ford Country Squire Wagon 428 4-Speed17:17 Modified 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Biscione 2.0L17:34 1967 Honda CL77 Scrambler18:47 Honda S800s on BAT21:42 1967 Chevrolet Camaro24:29 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider Veloce27:15 1967 Toyota 2000GT #127:25 1967 Toyota 2000GT #228:16 30k-Mile 1967 Honda S800 Coupe29:45 Mercedes-Benz W113 SL "Pagoda" model page30:12 1967 Porsche 911S on BaT32:28 1967 Porsche 91034:50 1967 Exemplar I Concept36:03 1967 Matra Jets on BaT36:54 Fiat Dino coupe model page37:50 1967 MGB GTs on BaT43:35 Every 1967 car currently live, and ever listed, on BaT: reduxGot questions for the BaT staff or suggestions for our next guest? Don’t hesitate to let us know! Write in to [email protected] and we’ll do our best to address them.

E174 Jun 25, 2026 47 min 108 annotations

B(aT) the Movies: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974 and 2000)

This week we have a full house for our next movie installment: Beck, Tyler, and Cam join Alex to talk about the joys and pains of 2000's Nic Cage vehicle Gone in 60 Seconds, and the 1974 cult film of the same name that loosely inspired it. The crew discuss how each of them came to the movie (or both, as the case may be); expose their divides of opinion early; wantonly throw around the term "masterpiece"; marvel at the huge budget divide between the old and new films, just one of the many massive differences; lament the painfully cringey car dialogue; discuss fair payment for a job done; differentiate between "nighttime" and "hot time"; and confess to some Eleanor-based confusion.And then, on to the cars. What perspective has 26 years of hindsight given us on which cars got boosted and which didn't? How was no one worried about security in a circa-2000 Ferrari warehouse? Where does the modern move sit in the pantheon of films involving car chases in the LA River. Exactly how bad was CGI in 2000? Our rowdy group of cig-rippin' drug-thievin' miscreants closes by talking about Angelina's hair, other elements that don't hold up, and some of their favorite cars in both movies.Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

Jun 18, 2026 91 min 93 annotations

172 Rob Fisher of the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance

This week Randy hosts Rob Fisher (@Acecaracer on BaT), chairman of the foundation behind the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance, who claims the mantle of longest continually running concours in the world. BaT will be sponsoring and joining the 70th annual running of this three-day event, culminating June 28 at Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame. Discount alert! The first 200 people to buy their tickets for Sunday, June 28 on the Hillsborough Concours website using the code BAT26 get $10 off the ticket price!Randy and Rob talk about having a 250 GTO and a Wienermobile in the same show; the Concours' all-volunteer organization; featuring the hundredth anniversary of Mercedes-Benz with a 1939 540K Special Roadster from the Keller Collection; the increased difficulties in getting pre-war halo cars to a venue; the charities that benefit from the proceeds of the event; the origins of the show as a community gathering with guests like Bing Crosby and Abigail van Buren; the turmoil of big changes in 2009, and the evolution since. They leave time to talk about Rob's discovery of BaT, some of the cars he's bought and sold here, and transporting important cars to Moscone Center through San Francisco's less-than-stellar neighborhoods in the wee hours.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:11:39 AbilityPath – Inspiring Inclusion12:22 The Guardsmen12:31 Hillsborough Schools Foundation41:32 Venezuela, Mexico, and Quail: 1957 AC Aceca47:52 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI47:58 65K-Mile 2007 Audi RS448:58 22k-Mile 2009 Audi R8 V8 6-SpeedGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

Jun 11, 2026 61 min 56 annotations

171 Cunningham Tears, Heavy Breathing, and Box Flares

This week Alex and Randy go over all their recent favorites from the site, talking along the way about a heavy-breathing Fairlane, the terrible-or-terrific teals of the early '90s, a bullet-riddled Jeep, a raft of special Z-cars, and one of our favorite sellers. They take a lengthy detour into oddball induction setups before returning to the special Cunningham race car on the site, which prompts memories of Alex's traumatic childhood visit to The Briggs Cunningham Automotive Museum.Next, assumed clone status; missing a Rallye in Tahoe; a brief review of '80s box flares, followed by an about-face to perhaps the curviest car ever made; a solid parking lot scene on taco night; fulfilling a 60-year dream for Alex's dad; a visit to Charlie Goodman's place; Randy's upcoming pod episode with Rob Fisher ahead of our appearance at the Hillsborough Concours, the longest-running event of its kind in California; our July gathering at the Rose Cup at PIR (also the location of the first-ever BaT event); and this summer's BaT sponsorship of the vintage weekend festivities in Elkhart Lake.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:0:21 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Two-Door Hardtop K-Code 289 4-Speed and triple carb setup2:09 5k-Mile 2014 Ford Mustang GT Holman Moody TdF3:33 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-Speed6:29 1977 AM General M151A28:52 1972 Nissan Fairlady Z4329:07 Raffi user profile9:36 BaT Podcast Episode 48: “A Quiet Greatness” with Myron Vernis and Mark Brinker11:03 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I11:11 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I11:26 Vintage Restoration Program 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed12:44 BAT Podcast Episode 143: Design and Empathy with Raffi Minasian13:25 Ex–Briggs Cunningham 1961 Cooper Monaco Mk III and LA Times GP photo16:31 Race Cars on BaT19:08 BaT Podcast Episode 76: Texas Legend: Jim Hall and his Chaparrals19:12 BaT Podcast Episode 58: Peter Egan on a Career at Large19:38 38-Years-Owned 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 4-Speed Conversion21:08 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback 4-Speed21:52 32-Years-Owned 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf25:45 250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed40:11 Live from the HMSA Portland Historic Races and Screaming V8’s at the 2012 Portland Historics and 2012 Portland Historics – Lessons Learned!Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

E171 Jun 04, 2026 46 min 138 annotations

An American at Monza, a Collection of Collections, and Wicked Snails

This week, Alex and Beck grill Randy about his recent trip to Europe, which entailed among other treats watching a BaT alumni 993 GT2 ripping it up at Monza; ripping it up himself in a Falcon on the track, on the Autostrada, and all over Europe; experiencing general Falcon love across the pond; and wishing he'd brought a bigger suitcase.The trio talk about the recent increase in BaT inventory in the EU, including skinny Porsches and perhaps the ultimate E36 Touring; how to pronounce "959" (hint: it sounds much like "wow!"); comment melees of yore; a host of recent collections on BaT; the best GTO; aspiring to 20-car Fox-body ownership; 356 price drops and Shelby price creep; driving into the sunset on Route 66; a Nomad kind of blue; some stellar recent sales; the downside of our company's name; a semi-sheepish (and obvious to anyone who speaks with him routinely) admission from Randy; and extremely fast snail with an Audi wrapped around it.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:0:43 Listings Located in Europe0:52 Listings Located in the UK01:13 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Race Car10:05 9k-Kilometer 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale11:43 2,200-Kilometer 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco GT II 5-Speed14:17 31-Years-Owned, 24k-Kilometer 1989 Porsche 911 Narrow-Body Speedster16:39 Euro 1998 BMW 323ti 5-Speed16:50 1978 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Rally 037 Tribute Build17:37 2018 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R18:01 1996 Alpina B8 4.6 Touring 6-Speed21:14 1988 Porsche 959 Sport23:34 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort28:01 Gruppe P, Part X from The Bond Group and Road Scholars28:11 2.4L Polo-Powered 1960 Porsche 356B Coupe Emory Outlaw29:33 Porsche Emory Outlaw model page30:07 The GTO Collection, from 1600Veloce35:19 The Fox-Body Collection – Six 1980s Ford Mustangs35:25 Gruppe P, Part X from The Bond Group and Road Scholars37:18 The LeVett Collection, from Mohr Imports38:00 1964 Pontiac GTO Sport Coupe Tri-Power 4-Speed47:26 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport49:06 1965 Aston Martin DB550:37 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster51:55 57k-Kilometer Banzai Blue 1993 Chrysler Daytona IROC R/T53:52 250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed56:00 Speed Week 2012: A Full Day on the SaltGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

E170 May 21, 2026 58 min 122 annotations

169 Genuine Certified Predetermined Collectibles, Theoretical Rallies

This week, Alex and Beck open with bathroom strategies for New Mexico's Philmont Scout Ranch, and then discuss long movies that are off-limits due to parenthood; how the GT350 really gots is name; Colin Comer, Howard Pardee, and the other special go-to guys for specific car models; the seedier habits of owners looking for car certification; why recent photos are the end-all, be-all for "correctness"; and when Shelby may have signed his own car.The pair move on to talk about their watchlists, in the process covering some great muscle on BaT, a refreshingly clean Porsche, and predetermined collectibility. They also touch on what prompts conservation in general, lament today's commitment levels for cross-country driving, expand on the idea of the Drum Brake Rally, and hint at a new kind of BaT event to come later in 2026.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:5:29 Ex–Carroll Shelby 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 4-Speed6:26 Shelby Mustang Fifty Years by Colin Comer20:52 c.1968 Supercharged Hemi-Powered AA/FD Top Fuel Dragster24:55 1962 Plymouth Savoy 2-Door Sedan Super Stock Max Wedge 3-Speed26:36 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport27:21 2019 Porsche 93530:44 3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed35:11 57-Years-Family-Owned 1962 Austin Mini Beach Car48:48 The Snowball Rally49:02 20th Motherlode Rally June 19-21, 202649:18 Tour De Del Rally 202651:52 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing52:47 1965 Aston Martin DB554:24 Delaware BaT Meet-Up—May 16 with McQueen Classics!Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

E169 May 14, 2026 55 min 163 annotations

Scramble! Cal Mille! Unlikely Chop Tops!

This week Alex is joined by Randy and the elusive, bi-coastal Howard to talk about exciting times for Central California Porschephiles, whether stock colors are now more interesting than PTS, and Enzo vs. 288 GTO. They relive the recent Cold Start event in San Francisco before settling into a detailed breakdown of our recent experience at the Bicester Scramble in the UK, including the joys of the British event car park and the incredible Bicester Motion facility, a historic RAF base that was restored as a collection of automotive-themed businesses. They pause to give respect to the folks pedaling vintage Jags at the Goodwood Members' Meeting, then Howard describes driving the family's Zagato-bodied Alfa as one of the long list of impressive entries in the four-day, thousand-mile Cal Mille.Finally, they talk about the need for "difficult" marque experts on BaT and move on to their favorite recent listings on the site, a suddenly topless Lamborghini, a tempting call to co-drive at the NORRA, appreciation for the resuscitated Mint 400, burly first-gen T-birds, and a pressing mystery surrounding a missing wheel lock key.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:10:52 2005 Renault Clio 182 Trophy for Thyroid UK11:40 The Intercooler Podcast: How two friends changed the way enthusiasts buy cars forever // episode 30613:22 41k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe13:32 1974 Citroen GS Birotor13:49 BaT Auctions Located in the United Kingdom20:20 2019 Lamborghini Urus21:46 LS3-Powered 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Sport Coupe ICON Derelict21:51 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Confortevole28:14 748-Mile 2012 Lexus LFA29:08 50-Years-Family-Owned 1966 Shelby Mustang GT35031:46 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT Spider Conversion33:03 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina33:44 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport33:57 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s 213-Mile 2017 Ford GT34:57 1967 Citroen DS19 Henri Chapron Serie 2 Cabriolet Conversion by Karl’s Autowerkstatt36:43 Stroppe-Modified, 331-Powered 1969 Ford Bronco NORRA Mexican 1000 Race Truck42:17 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer42:30 1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback A-Code 289 3-Speed43:30 3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed43:42 1966 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi 4-Speed43:51 1991 Volkswagen T3 Multivan Blue Star Hannover Edition 5-Speed44:19 1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda44:46 Ford Thunderbird (1955-1957) model page49:46 Ex-Burt Reynolds listingsGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

E168 May 07, 2026 50 min 130 annotations

"Is it Real?"

This week Alex and Beck jump right in with nothing much on the agenda, but overcome that hurdle to cover how the LFA has evolved in the market; peeling out and peeling tires; waterborne Lambos; viewers vs. watchers; a study in twins; sedentary Hondas; two very different takes on the modern dealer experience; whether a GT350 is truly necessary; the Mount Rushmore of "is it real?"; a practical argument against divorce; a practical argument for driving the wheels off the nicest car you can find; letting people abuse your precious; an impressive performance by Beck's kids; taking fake places at face value; and, most importantly, instilling the road trip spirit and a love of maps in one's offspring;Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:0:51 748-Mile 2012 Lexus LFA4:46 2025 Watersports Car Series L 16′9:22 Sequential-VIN 1965 Porsche 911 Coupes11:41 3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed16:33 BaT Auctions Presents: The Fox-Body Collection – Six 1980s Ford Mustangs19:11 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS L77 4-Speed22:24 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback 4-Speed22:49 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback K-Code 4-Speed36:18 Event Coverage: BaT Alumni Gathering at the Sonoma Speed Festival49:35 Delaware BaT Meet-Up—May 16 with McQueen Classics!Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

Apr 30, 2026 50 min 166 annotations

Just Back from Japan and Watching our Watchlists

This week on our little podcast, Alex and Randy talk about the Jim Farley Pantera and great PR advice for other auto execs before moving on to Randy's recent trip to Japan. He describes the general automotive vibe there: multi-generational Skylines casually out in the wild, tiny Kei cars everywhere, the cultural norm of backing into one's parking space, Cal-look Beetles, multicolored license plates, Mitsuokas, Tokyo Drift lookalikes, a ride on the bullet train, a visit to the Tamiya model store, and a missed Fast & Furious-themed opportunity (to be remedied next time).Next up, the pair go over highlights from their watchlists, including a former resident of our very own BaT HQ, some early Subaru love, a Sabrina pull, a matched pair, an odd but compelling boat, and an odd but compelling Cord.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:0:25 Jim Farley’s 1972 DeTomaso Pantera0:36 Ford CEO Jim Farley on BaT Podcast Episode 1122:00 Revisiting Colin Comer, Adventures in Shelby21:54 1966 Bill Thomas Cheetah Coupe22:14 1964 Bill Thomas Cheetah Cro-Sal Special Roadster25:51 65-Kilometer 1990 BMW Z126:41 second generation Cosmo27:04 1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT27:50 Alps-Inspired Carrera Digital Slot Car Raceway28:13 Original-Owner 1982 Subaru BRAT GL 4-Speed29:52 2007 Frauscher 686 Lido30:48 Ex–Mille Miglia Storica 1947 Healey Elliott Saloon31:14 1977 Lotus Esprit S131:40 1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe w/Rambler Rebel V832:45 1982 Renault 5 Alpine Turbo33:40 Le Mans–Class-Winning 1976 Porsche 934 Race Car34:29 Sequential-VIN 1965 Porsche 911 Coupes36:45 1992 BMW 325i Touring 5-Speed36:47 1986 Suzuki GSX-R110036:53 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo38:20 Oldsmobile 307-Powered 1937 Cord 812 Westchester40:49 35k-Mile 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe 6-Speed41:54 1958 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door Hardtop42:59 Florida BaT Meet-Up—April 25 with Bullet Motorsports!44:21 The Motoring Club Presents: Cold Start—April 26 in San Francisco, CaliforniaGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

Apr 16, 2026 46 min 56 annotations

Affordable 21st-Century Performance, Revisited

Several of our core BaT Podcast crew are away on business and/or pleasure this week, so we bring you a remastered version of episode 118 - we'll be back next week!Alex, Randy, and Howard give a brief event recap and then talk about a Saab record holder; the "full mileage discount"; how much raw performance can be had for under (or well under) $40k; scary prospects from the likes of AMG and Aston Martin; the ideal four-Porsche driveway for value seekers; and what's in store for the first-year Bentayga.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:03:54 2025 Snowball Rally April 25, 26 & 27, 202504:00 Hagerty California Mille04:30 Third Annual BaT Moto Gathering, May 17, 2025 at The Quail04:54 Historic Grand Prix at Zandvoort 202506:19 WeatherTech Vintage Weekend with Brian Redman July 17-20, 202508:58 South Florida BaT Meet-Up—April 19 with K2 Motorcars!09: 36 k2motorcars user page13:38 Chevrolet Corvette C5 model page14:04 First-gen Bentley Continental GT17:12 BMW E63/E64 M617:50 Audi RS518:05 Audi B7 RS418:24 Nissan 370Z20:02 First-gen Cadillac CTS & CTS-V21:28 Mercedes-Benz W203 C55 & C32 AMG24:41 BMW E89 Z4 Roadster25:39 Dodge Neon SRT-426:51 Dodge Challenger (non-SRT, 2009-2015)27:24 Chrysler Crossfire29:06 Mazda NC MX-5 Miata30:26 2001-2007 Subaru Impreza WRX30:33 Volvo V70R33:19 Mazdaspeed634:00 Mazdaspeed336:07 Porsche 986 Boxster38:22 Ford Mustang Saleen S28142:06 Porsche 955/957 Cayenne Turbo47:06 Jaguar XKR48:01 Panoz Esperante48:20 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab48:51 Fiat 500 Abarth (2012-2019)Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

Apr 09, 2026 50 min 52 annotations

The One-Year Garage: 1960

This BaT Podcast episode, recorded on a particularly active day for the motorcycle shop next door, sees Alex, Randy and Cam choosing the best of the transitory period between the late '50s and mid '60s. They set the stage with politics, the state of American optimism, and the top film, music and motorsports events of the year before picking their favorite vehicles in the Sports Car, Truck/4x4, Family Hauler, Daily Driver, and Wild Card categories. Along the way: driving a DB4 in flip flops; wildly varying opinions on the '60 Galaxie lineup; a country sedan that isn't; big honkin' Brit cars; light name-calling; a tight race in trucks; a helluva deal; an aquatic detour in high style; an aspirational rush into GT territory; overloading a Giulietta TI; a sad Mini merger; and a most honorable mention. Links for things mentioned in this episode:0:57 All previous auction results for model year 196014:58 1960 Porsche 356B Super w/ GT Fuel Tank17:07 1960 Fiat-Abarth 750 Sestriere by Zagato20:18 1960 Aston Martin DB4 4.225:10 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster26:50 Targa Florio-Class-Winning 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato34:36 Confusing Name: 1960 Ford Country Sedan36:31 1960 Citroen DS1936:36 Citroën Spring T-Shirt in the BaT Gear Store40:01 Ex–Alfred Hitchcock 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Saloon by Mulliner41:08 LQ4-Powered 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur by H.J. Mulliner Design 7508 w/Van Gerbig Quarter Windows44:13 Single-Family-Owned 1960 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Transporter46:51 1960 Land Rover 88 Series II51:01 1960 Willys Station Wagon 4×4 for Charity53:49 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Coupe56:21 Modified 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE 4-Speed1:01:45 1960 Riva Tritone 26′1:06:53 1960 Jaguar XK150 FHC 3.8L w/ Overdrive1:09:40 Modified 1960 MG MGA 1600 Roadster1:15:10 BaT’s 1275cc 1960 Morris Mini MinorGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

E164 Apr 02, 2026 78 min 50 annotations

Questions of the Week and a UK Sneak Peek

This BaT Podcast episode, Randy, Beck, and Alex preview some upcoming news and events from BaT in the UK—stay tuned for more! Randy also recounts test driving the Renault 5 EV, talks about what to do when your grandpa asks "so what's your story," finally starts his letter-series Chrysler (IYKYK), and takes a spirited rip around the Marin Headlands in his LoCort.The trio then move on to the meat of the episode: answering some of our favorite Questions of the Week from all of BaT history. If you're not already hooked on this longstanding BaT feature, a favorite of the community and staff alike, please do yourself a favor and subscribe here!Links for things mentioned in this episode:1:52 Bring a Trailer: Now Serving the United Kingdom!2:16 Sports_Purpose seller page2:18 Bicester Motion2:24 The Intercooler Podcast Episode 306: How Bring a Trailer revolutionised the market, with Randy Nonnenberg and James Turner4:37 Renault 5: Fully electric city car by Renault15:08 Subscribe to "10 Questions" on BaT15:26 Subscribe to "Why We Love Them" on BaT15:29 Old "Drive at 25" Articles on BaT15:32 Old "See Where They Rust" Articles on BaT17:01 Question of the Week, Pennzoil Edition—What’s the Oldest Car You’ve Driven Daily?22:08 One Family Since New 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia27:58 Question of the Week: What’s Your Favorite Italian-American Hybrid?29:18 Question of the Week: What’s the Best Car that’s Better With an Automatic?36:07 Question of the Week: What’s a Modification You Loved But Have Soured On?Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

E163 Mar 26, 2026 46 min 34 annotations

(B)aT the Movies: American Graffiti (1973)

This BaT Podcast episode, the fourth in our series about Car Movies, covers the surprise hit American Graffiti—the early, scrappy, low-budget George Lucas effort featuring Ron(nie) Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, and many more names who might not be at the tips of our tongues in 2026 but whose roles in the movie have left indelible marks on so many of us. And let us not forget the cast of true A-listers led by Milner's legendary yellow Deuce coupe.Alex, Cam, Beck, and Zac talk about what the film meant (or didn't mean) to kids who grew up in various parts of California, even ones from a generation after it was made; its vérité-adjacent shooting style; Mel's as a story anchor; the drunken antics of Harrison Ford and company; a revelation that (a thinly disguised) Curt works at BaT; a diegetic score culminating in the hardest-hitting usage of "Green Onions" ever; Wolfman Jack as an omniscient narrator; how texting and Tinder would have rendered the movie impossible; the car history of George Lucas; modern gangs of teens on e-bikes; and what the '90s versions of the hero and villain cars would have been.Links for things mentioned in this episode:31:32 1963 Cobra Roadster CSX212832:57 22-Years-Family-Owned, 239 Flathead-Powered 1930 Ford 5-Window Coupe by Hollywood Hotrods38:25 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster Hot Rod 5-Speed39:31 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS crash test40:57 The American Graffiti 55 Chevy1:06:23 BaT Podcast Episode 56: AJ Baime on Go Like Hell, The Arsenal of Democracy, and MoreGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

E162 Mar 19, 2026 67 min 36 annotations

E30 M3 Dreams and Cars We've Missed

This week, Alex talks with Beck and Zac about a formative pair of BMWs in Zac's neighborhood growing up; a snowballed BMW project threatening to be come a full avalanche; a very quick turnaround; a curious Bay Area car-buying ploy; Alex's odd but steadfast list of cheap childhood cars he'd buy if only he could find them; (misplaced?) nostalgia for late-1980s Ford performance cars and keyless entry code buttons; and attainable transaxle Porsches.The team goes on to describe a brief history of the Toyota celebrity support race at the Long Beach Grand Prix; impressive feats from a 190E 2.3 16-valve; Gene Hackman's side gig; Tommy Kendall, an all-around decent guy; a good color change; an interesting museum collection sale; and current watchlist favorites punctuated with Porsche whale-tale nerdiness and shame.Mentioned in this episode:1:30 S52-Powered 1988 BMW M36:25 Pristine 69k-Mile 1990 BMW M315:16 4,700-Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe15:52 19k-Mile 1989 Ford Taurus SHO17:42 37k-Mile 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde17:56 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde21:24 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport Coupes on BaT24:11 2000-2006 Toyota Celicas on BaT30:57 Mini R53 Cooper S Model Page36:27 IMSA, NASCAR, RX-7s, and Land Yachts with Tommy Kendall37:34 49k-Mile 1992 Ford Taurus SHO38:20 Original-Owner 1979 BMW M138:43 Ex–Stu Hayner 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Challenge Race Car38:54 The Gilmore Car Museum Collection, Offered at No Reserve39:17 Gilmore_Cars user page40:13 1993 Geo Tracker LSi 4×4 5-Speed w/Camso Track System40:55 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback R-Code 427 4-Speed41:21 Euro 1986 Ferrari 328 GTB42:01 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster43:38 1968 Mazda Cosmo Series II43:42 1990 Lamborghini LM002 LM/American45:23 RoW 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI Coupe46:58 Whale Tales: A Visual Guide to the Evolution of Porsche 911 Spoilers47:26 Dual-Quad 350–Powered 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop Coupe47:37 MSCLASSICCARSLLC user page47:46 Bill Goldberg’s Twin-Plug 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo49:55 RoW 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Coupe51:26 1975 Porsche 911 CarreraGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

E161 Mar 12, 2026 53 min 89 annotations

Palm Springs, Important Questions, Favorite Recent Listings

This week, Alex brings in the big guns. Randy, Howard, and Zac talk about our recent Palm Springs event; crazy winds and a curious white substance in the southern California mountains; a magnet for male attention; important questions about people who film everything they do; a remarkably un-harrowing experience at Disneyland; reviews of Alex's beautiful new Euro 308GTB; a flying Corvette; an exceptional 240Z; and discontinued BaT merch that haunts Randy.They also talk about hunting the ones that got away and the perpetual lie of project car completion percentage, take a brief stop in Aviation Corner with Alex, and preview a very special upcoming collection sale. Also featured: a very bad dog, split-window Corvettes hitting escape velocity, and favorite auctions from the last couple of weeks.Mentioned in this episode:14:35 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe18:09 Time Machine: A Success Story in Motion from BaT and Pennzoil29:32 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer32:15 1964 Porsche 356C Carrera 2 Coupe33:01 Ex–Vic Edelbrock Jr., 292 Flathead-Powered 1932 Ford Roadster by Roy Brizio33:43 1993 Porsche 911 RS America Gemballa Slantnose RSR 3.8 Conversion34:48 8k-Mile 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe34:59 1961 AC Aceca-Bristol35:04 62-Years-Owned 1958 AC Ace-Bristol35:21 1974 MasterCraft “Stars & Stripes” 18′ Competition Ski Boat35:53 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider36:09 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe Body Shell Project37:40 Kelsey-Hayes Wheels for Chevrolet Corvette37:54 28k-Mile 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO T-Top38:18 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera38:30 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO38:59 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster by Gunther Werks39:11 Original-Owner 1979 BMW M139:25 1979 Mercury Capri Turbo RS 4-Speed40:17 Lot of Four 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air & 150 4-Door Sedan Projects42:00 Race Cars on BaT43:17 Ex–Stu Hayner 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Challenge Race CarGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

E160 Mar 05, 2026 43 min 57 annotations

FIXED: The One-Year Garage: 1980

Apologies to our listeners using Apple Podcasts - an upload snafu caused you to get a repeat of last week's episode. Here's this week's One Year!It's malaise time—or is it? This week, Alex, Cam, Tyler, and Beck choose their top five vehicles from the model year 1980 in an impromptu, nearly unprepped episode. Spoiler alert: you've heard Tyler talk about bikes, but it's a widely known "secret" around the halls of BaT that his taste in cars is...well, weird. The crew talk about their surprisingly fun research, skin-deep beauty, and the wide variety of cultural ways in which 1980 was a transitional periodThey also narrowly avoid a prolonged version of the usual "what is a supercar" debate; slightly cheat with Euro cars; spend a surprising amount of time on the Dodge Ramcharger and Plymouth Trail Duster; stump Alex (again) but allow him out of perpetual loserhood; talk about the various trips one might take in a Vanagon; discovered all sorts of eagles glee; recount a worse "learning to drive stick" story than most of you have, thankfully; and take an unexpected but welcome diversion into the land (sea?) of Boston Whaler center consoles.Mentioned in this episode:8:42 ⁠Ex-Steve McQueen 1952 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup with Camper and Husqvarna CR250⁠9:45 ⁠Ex-Steve McQueen bikes⁠ on BaT17:42 ⁠1980 BMW M1⁠21:33 ⁠1980 Honda CBX Super Sport⁠ and ⁠29-Years-Owned 1980 Honda CBX Super Sport⁠23:36 ⁠Euro 1980 Porsche 930 Turbo⁠26:34 ⁠1980 Ferrari 512 BB⁠28:34 ⁠1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi⁠30:04 ⁠1980 Plymouth Trail Duster⁠31:56 ⁠1978 Dodge Ramcharger Top Hand 4×4⁠32:31 ⁠Dodge Ramcharger / Plymouth Trail Duster⁠ model page34:04 ⁠Ex-CHP 1982 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4⁠35:07 ⁠One-Family-Owned 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco S 5-Speed⁠38:50 ⁠Single-Family-Owned 1980 Porsche 911SC Coupe Weissach⁠43:05 ⁠Euro 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9⁠45:00 ⁠1980 Cadillac Seville⁠52:31 ⁠1979 Ford Pinto Wagon 4-Speed⁠52:47 ⁠Time Machine: A Success Story in Motion from BaT and Pennzoil⁠53:38 ⁠1980 Ford Pinto Rallye Pack Wagon 4-Speed⁠56:01 ⁠1980 AMC Eagle 2-Door Sedan⁠58:03 ⁠1979 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle 4-Speed⁠1:01:12 ⁠1980 GL 4WD - US Ski Team Wagon⁠1:04:07 ⁠1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE Cabriolet 4-Speed⁠1:06:44 ⁠8k-Mile 1980 Ford Mustang McLaren M-81⁠1:10:03 ⁠1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit Classic⁠1:12:23 ⁠Single-Family-Owned 1986 Boston Whaler Montauk 17′ Project⁠1:14:28 ⁠Porsche 935 K3⁠1:21:20 ⁠V8-Powered 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 5-Speed⁠1:24:38 ⁠1980 Toyota Celica RA45 GT2000 Rally⁠Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

Feb 27, 2026 85 min 102 annotations

The One-Year Garage: 1980

It's malaise time—or is it? This week, Alex, Cam, Tyler, and Beck choose their top five vehicles from the model year 1980 in an impromptu, nearly unprepped episode. Spoiler alert: you've heard Tyler talk about bikes, but it's a widely known "secret" around the halls of BaT that his taste in cars is...well, weird. The crew talk about their surprisingly fun research, skin-deep beauty, and the wide variety of cultural ways in which 1980 was a transitional periodThey also narrowly avoid a prolonged version of the usual "what is a supercar" debate; slightly cheat with Euro cars; spend a surprising amount of time on the Dodge Ramcharger and Plymouth Trail Duster; stump Alex (again) but allow him out of perpetual loserhood; talk about the various trips one might take in a Vanagon; discovered all sorts of eagles glee; recount a worse "learning to drive stick" story than most of you have, thankfully; and take an unexpected but welcome diversion into the land (sea?) of Boston Whaler center consoles.Mentioned in this episode:8:42 Ex-Steve McQueen 1952 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup with Camper and Husqvarna CR2509:45 Ex-Steve McQueen bikes on BaT17:42 1980 BMW M121:33 1980 Honda CBX Super Sport and 29-Years-Owned 1980 Honda CBX Super Sport23:36 Euro 1980 Porsche 930 Turbo26:34 1980 Ferrari 512 BB28:34 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi30:04 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster31:56 1978 Dodge Ramcharger Top Hand 4×432:31 Dodge Ramcharger / Plymouth Trail Duster model page34:04 Ex-CHP 1982 Dodge Ramcharger 4×435:07 One-Family-Owned 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco S 5-Speed38:50 Single-Family-Owned 1980 Porsche 911SC Coupe Weissach43:05 Euro 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.945:00 1980 Cadillac Seville52:31 1979 Ford Pinto Wagon 4-Speed52:47 Time Machine: A Success Story in Motion from BaT and Pennzoil53:38 1980 Ford Pinto Rallye Pack Wagon 4-Speed56:01 1980 AMC Eagle 2-Door Sedan58:03 1979 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle 4-Speed1:01:12 1980 GL 4WD - US Ski Team Wagon1:04:07 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE Cabriolet 4-Speed1:06:44 8k-Mile 1980 Ford Mustang McLaren M-811:10:03 1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit Classic1:12:23 Single-Family-Owned 1986 Boston Whaler Montauk 17′ Project1:14:28 Porsche 935 K31:21:20 V8-Powered 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 5-Speed1:24:38 1980 Toyota Celica RA45 GT2000 RallyGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

E159 Feb 26, 2026 53 min 62 annotations

Favorite Motorcycle Auctions of 2025

Last year was, almost inarguably, our best year ever for motorcycle auctions. This week on the podcast, Alex and Tyler discuss each of their top 10 bikes of the year.Along the way, they touch on a public transport admission; daily and weekly firsts; the care taken to design parts that will always be visible; their favorite exhaust systems; scaring horses off roads a century ago; the difficulty in modernizing the Harley-Davidson; left-hand throttles and Colt Pythons; Bimota and Harley trivia; odd partnerships and engine configurations; and a great run of big pre-war, air-cooled fours.Mentioned in this episode:10:37 1929 Harley-Davidson Model J w/ Sidecar11:48 50-Years Owned 1951 Vincent Rapide Series C17:387 Vespa 946 Christian Dior Limited Editions19:59 1985 Bimota DB1 Project20:03 The Racing Relics Collection from 1600veloce22:55 Brodix 427-Powered 2010 Vanquish V823:43 Ford Flathead V8-60-Powered Custom Motorcycle25:44 1990 BMW K1 & 1993 BMW K1 Ultima Pair27:54 Lot of Five 1980 Chrysler Sno-Runners29:02 1920 Harley-Davidson Model W Sport30:57 1953 Ariel Square Four35:50 1936 Brough Superior SS80 w/Petrol-Tube Sidecar37:40 1949 Moto Guzzi Airone Sport41:05 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA42:25 Vincent Auction Results42:41 1952 Vincent Black Shadow44:07 49-Mile 1977 MV Agusta 750S America45:17 1942 Indian Four45:39 1931 Indian Four46:20 1-Kilometer 1991 Bimota Tesi 1D 904 SR48:03 CR750-Style 1969 Honda CB750 Sandcast48:29 Postcards from Monterey Collection from MohrImports50:02 1918 Henderson Four Model H53:06 BaT Podcast Episode 67: The Davidlee8 InterviewGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

E158 Feb 19, 2026 53 min 21 annotations

(B)aT the Movies: Days of Thunder (1990)

Join us, diehard cinephiles, for the third in our new series about Car Movies, wherein we wax poetic about the uncut gem Days of Thunder, starring Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall. Alex, Randy, Beck, and Tyler discuss The Randy and Alex Film Festival; the movie's (completely stacked) intro credits; behind-the-scenes drama; Cary Elwes as Iceman; Alex's deep disappointment at the film's 37% Rotten Tomatoes score; some of the film's many profoundly unlikely scenarios; drinkin' weird stuff and Bud heavies in a moving car hauler; and a surprising number of personal health jokes, but not to do with the scenes you're thinking of (which have perhaps not aged as well as some other parts of the movie);Also covered: the gritty and impressive race cinematography; the real BAT.com; the best '90s movie parking lot; the formative way in which several of our crew learned about drafting; and, of course, the Cruise Run. Tyler reveals himself as easy to please, while Beck's godfather does not. Finally, we get a late (and exceedingly rare) name drop from our Mr. Nonnenberg. Mentioned in this episode:12:36 Ex–Tom Cruise 1984 Nissan 300ZX Race Car33:48 RoW 1985 Porsche 928S 5-Speed Strosek37:19 Search results for Monte Carlo SS Aero CoupeGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

E157 Feb 12, 2026 67 min 33 annotations

A New Events Season, Bad Fixes, and Fresh Favorites

This week, Alex, Randy, and Beck talk about the correct way to staff a pickup and/or a 911SC; our recent experience at Motoring Club Cars & Coffee in San Francisco; handling good friends in bad cars; Trooper apologies; "black plates" on black cars; the true meaning of car culture (hint: it involves stealing from children); the overall event situation in and around SF; Alex's looming family trip to Disneyland, God help him; the wrong way to think about a nature preserve; and Pro 7 memories.Next up is our favorite recent Question of the Week, wherein the crew covers a failed bumper backdate, vice-and-hammer metalwork, and extremely questionable battery mounting techniques. 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? Let us know in the comments below!

Feb 05, 2026 52 min 56 annotations

Thwarting AI Photos, A Scottsdale Recap, and Watchlist Favorites

This week, Alex and Randy begin with a frank look at the Deville Debacle of the weekend before last and have a discussion about how we handle major issues and mistakes as a company. On a lighter note, they move on to a recap of the fun had in Arizona for Auction Week and a followup in Vegas, debate the value proposition of a $40 corndog at the veritable circus of a live tentpole auction, and give shout-outs to several of the BaT valued Local Partners who were in Scottsdale with us.Next up, our excitement for the upcoming BaT Meet-Up in Palm Springs; James Garner's black/gold Hertz GT350; auction fees on high-dollar cars; the Eisenhower step; blowing minds in an R34 Skyline while driving through the desert with bros; an ode to early Hondas; the perfect '32 Ford spec; the Super Bowl vs GNRS, an easy choice if ever there was one; and finally, nerding out on Pajeros, Ladas, and 1970s ski racks.Mentioned in this episode:18:45 BaT Meet-Up, February 21 at Desert Dunes in Palm Springs, California22:19 1: Life on the Limit (2013)23:34 2k-Mile 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package and 1,900-Mile 2017 Ferrari F12tdf and 2020 McLaren Senna GTR23:49 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S24:38 1951 Cessna L-19/O1 Bird Dog27:28 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV30:26 1995 Honda NSX-R30:59 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec Nür36:17 1967 Honda S800 Coupe39:53 HOT ROD Mavericks: The Builders, Racers, and Rebels42:28 2026 Grand National Roadster Show43:25 Bruce Meyer on Collecting, Cobras, and Lowriders – Remastered44:27 20-Years-Owned 2004 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed44:44 29k-Mile 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe 6-Speed45:08 Ex–Swede Savage 1969 AAR-Chrysler Eagle Mk 545:30 1955 Chrysler C-30045:39 Ford GT Concept Static Display Vehicle45:55 1:1 Ford GT Wooden Display Model46:42 Coyote-Powered 1992 Ford Mustang Hatchback LX 6-Speed47:12 401-Powered ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster47:24 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution and 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi47:39 22-Years-Owned 1974 Lamborghini Espada Series III 5-Speed and 1971 Lamborghini Espada Series II47:50 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux48:10 32k-Mile 1982 Audi Coupe 5-Speed48:18 1985 Lada Niva 3-Door Hatchback 4×448:23 Ex–Doris Day 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SELGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

E155 Jan 29, 2026 50 min 68 annotations

The One-Year Garage: 2026

This week we're putting a modern twist on everybody's favorite game: The One Year Garage is visiting the fresh, dewy, barely sentient year of 2026 to see what of its offerings might strike the fancy of the diehard old-car obsessives on our panel. Spoiler alert: there are strongly held opinions, some of which are not the same as yours. Along the way, they also cover Tekashi 6ix9ine; hypercar ignorance; the cost of modern car ownership; when 2014 still means "new"; auto show nostalgia; Fiero dreams; DRS on a "street car"; (good) weird small cars; non-metallic snarkiness; exotic e-bikes; Dakar semis; a far-off Scout fantasy; gigantic vehicles with gobs of power; going solo in a Sterrato; Morgan snarkiness; and a general unease with the new car industry. For those unfamiliar, the rules of One Year Garage are simple: each of our contestants, round-robin-style, pick a vehicle for every one of five categories: Sports Car, Daily Driver, Family Hauler, Truck/4x4, and Wild Card. All picks must be (or will theoretically be) available during the 2026 model year. Once a particular car has been picked, it can't be picked again. Self-doubt is encouraged, and judgment must be passed on others' choices. Arguments about what belongs in a certain category are expected. And the group must accidentally leave out at least one important option, the absence of which must raise the ire of a minimum of two people on Instagram. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode:3:21 The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Does 0-60 MPH in 1.68 Seconds Road & Track16:09 Gordon Murray Automotive T.3318:24 Alpine A11020:28 Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package21:13 Porsche 911 GT3 RS24:22 AMG E 53 Hybrid Wagon 26:43 Volkswagen ID.Buzz listings28:54 Acura MDX Type S30:31 Honda Jet Echelon32:17 Modified 2023 Honda Civic Type R33:02 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS35:10 Renault 5 - Fully electric city car37:05 2026 Toyota GR8640:10 Ducati Futa E-Bike44:00 Land Rover Defender D7XR47:11 6k-Mile 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V ESV48:38 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato50:07 2026 GMC Canyon AT4 & AT4X52:36 Taurus T3 Max (FIA)55:41 Lotus Emira57:16 Ferrari Daytona SP358:37 Ferrari 849 Testarossa59:50 2026 Nissan Z1:01:23 Ferrari 296 GTBGot suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community, One Year Garage episode, or (B)aT the Movies subject? Let us know in the comments below!

E154 Jan 15, 2026 67 min 80 annotations