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Bring a Trailer Auctions
Updated 7 days agoBring a Trailer staffers chat and laugh about car enthusiasm, favorite auction listings, and industry news. Plus, our One-Year Garage game, in-depth car movie breakdowns, and interviews with guests from around the automotive world.
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Episodes (182)
BaT Talks Emory Speedsters and JDM Legends
Alex and Zac discuss the impressive values attained by Emory Speedsters and their modded Porsche brethren; Zac dreams of a Mk IV Supra beater; Alex is presented with a lengthy, detailed, and possibly accurate primer on the R34 Skyline; the duo field questions from members of the BaT staff posing as BaT sellers; and Zac comes perilously close to softening his opinions on tastes held by other people.
AJ Baime on Go Like Hell, The Arsenal of Democracy, and More
In this episode, Alex sits down for an engaging conversation with prolific freelance writer and interviewer AJ Baime, author of Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans; The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War; and his most recent collaboration, an autobiography of racer (and secret drug smuggler) Randy Lanier entitled Survival of the Fastest: Weed, Speed, and the 1980s Drug Scandal that Shocked the Sports World. Also covered is the Ford v Ferrari movie based on Baime's book, the joys and importance of interviewing the old guard of the motorsports world, and a Malibu afternoon spent in a Lamborghini with Ferrari director Michael Mann.
Getting on Track
Alex and Zac discuss their various experiences with track days and club racing; what defines a supercar; and their favorite engine swaps.
Jonathan Ward on ICON and Other Endeavors
Randy and Jonathan talk about high-end customs, matte finishes, artisanal leather goods, lasting and recognizable design language, and Go Campaign.
Stories from the Dawn of BaT Auctions
Join Randy, Zac, Howard, and Alex as they tell stories from the early days of BaT Auctions. Also, more myth-busting; the team reviews Michael Mann's Ferrari; Howard pronounces Peugeot for the entertainment of all.
Csaba Csere Shares Car and Driver Stories
Howard sits down with former Car and Driver Editor-in-Chief Csaba Csere (say it with us!) to talk about blouse shopping with David E. Davis, memorable overseas road tests, favorite racetrack experiences, and other highlights from his long and distinguished tenure at the magazine.
We're Back! Discussing Celeb Cars and Busting Myths
Randy, Alex, and Zac review their automotive-themed holiday activities and talk Madden, McGregor, and MJ before moving on to busting myths about BaT and casting aspersions on the fine tire installation professionals of the San Francisco Bay Area.
BaT talks Rennsport Reunion 7 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Randy and the team at Bring a Trailer recap the Rennsport Reunion 7 celebration at Laguna Seca. Four full days filled with iconic Porsche vehicles and drivers racing on track and so much more.
Randy Nonnenberg and kobus talk cars, vintage racing and more
Randy Nonnenberg sits down with Bring a Trailer community member, photographer and site contributor, kobus, to talk all things cars, vintage motorsports and more.
“A Quiet Greatness” with Myron Vernis and Mark Brinker
Randy gets together with Myron Vernis and Mark Brinker to discuss their new four-volume history of post-war Japanese cars, A Quiet Greatness. Myron joined the BaT community in 2008 and has one of the most eclectic car collections in the country, while Mark has been on BaT since 2012 and is an orthopedic surgeon, author, screenwriter, land speed record-holder, and collector of Italian sports cars from the 1950s. The story of how they met and collaborated on this impressive project is absolutely worth a listen.
Staff Discuss the Best Exhibits at SEMA and Current Market Trends
The Bring a Trailer team sits down to discuss the sites and highlights of the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and explore the impact on current market trends in the enthusiast and collector community.
Staff Discuss Mario Andretti's Career, Events in Porsches, and Favorite Auction Listings
Howard and Alex gather around the mic to discuss the career of racing legend Mario Andretti (guest of honor at the recent Velocity Invitational at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca), the price of slicks, and Luftgekühlt 8. Auction talk turns to the recent JDM Collection sale, up-and-down market trends, exceptional results like this Hemi-powered 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, and excitement around live auctions including the Oktmotorfest Collection and our third Ferrari F40.
Staff Discuss the Lamborghini Market and their Favorite Auction Listings
Howard, Alex, and Zac circle up to discuss the Lamborghini market, debrief on our fantastic Seattle Bring a Trailer Alumni Event, and dish on their favorite recent listings including a 1955 Austin Healey 100S, a TdF-bodied Ferrari 250 GT, a Bugatti Type 59/50, and more, and share tales from the recent Copperstate 1000 Rally.
Cars and Baseball with Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson
Howard sits down with Reggie Jackson to talk about his great car stories as well as what he loves collecting today. He used to cruise his LS6 Chevelle to the stadium for home games, and he drove 42 hours cross-country in the Rolls-Royce Corniche he still owns the day after hitting 3 home runs in Game 6 to clinch the 1977 World Series. Tune in to hear these and much more in this 44th episode about #44!
Dry Ice Cleaning with Scott Ales
In this episode Randy sits down with veteran BaT Community member Scott Ales to talk about his network of dry ice cleaning providers across the USA called Dryce Nation. They talk about the new equipment and techniques that are being used on BaT listings to help present underbody and engine compartments in impressively clean detail.
Miles Collier and the Archaeological Automobile
We sit down with Miles Collier to discuss his knowledgeable insights on what it means to be a collector, how to approach the restoration process, racing a Porsche Speedster in 1970s SCCA events, and many other topics covered in his new book The Archaeological Automobile.
Talking Devin Sports Cars with Kevin Callahan
Howard chats with Kevin Callahan about Devin Sports Cars' heritage, history and future. Check them out online at https://devinsportscarsllc.com/.
Collecting and Indy Car Culture with Bill Oesterle
Howard chats with Bill Oesterle about collecting and Indy car culture. If you are interested in supporting the ALS Association, donations can be made here http://webin.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=IN_homepage
Porsche 959 and 962 Ownership with Wayne Dempsey
Randy and Wayne sit down to chat 959's, the parts business and how to tell your wife you accidentally bought an $800,000 car.
Talking Vintage Aston Martins and the Collector Car Market with Steve Serio
Howard kicks off 2022 by chatting with Steve Serio (BaT user fiminod) about vintage Aston Martins and the collector car market.
Show or Display Vehicles and 2021 Year in Review
Howard and Alex wrap up 2021 with a few of their favorites from the year and dive into Show or Display vehicles.
Velocity Invitational Recap and Notable Auction Listings
Randy, Howard and Zac chat about the Velocity Invitational event at Laguna Seca and touch on notable auctions from the past week.
Turbocharged DeLoreans, Ford GT Trio, and Favorite Auctions of the Week
Howard, Zac and Alex are back talking about their favorite auctions from the past week.
Rallying through Sicily: 2021 Targa Florio Event Recap
Randy, Howard and Zac chat about the 2021 Targa Florio.
The Wob Interview
Howard, Zac and Alex chat with BaT seller extraordinaire, Robert Dietz, better known as Wob.