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#192
Thursday · 52 min
Rallies and Regressions
Alex, Randy, and Robert enjoy the surfeit of hot rod action currently on BaT, compare their various top speed experiences and give a preview of an upcoming discussion about the movie Ronin before moving on to rehash two rallies they drove in last weekend. Randy and Alex participated with their fathers (and Randy's son) in the Genau Rally, in which all had a great time despite experiencing various levels of old-English-car drama; they discuss "limping it" vs. "nursing it" home. Bobbo, meanwhile, partook of the much more intense Overcrest Lost Coast rally in Northern California, wherein drivers negotiated tarmac and dirt stages, long days, temporary failures to proceed, and their inferiority to a superstar Citroen SM. We discover Randy's favorite sentence and hear about regions of California somehow never explored by our three natives. Alex employs an artful segue into what cars, contrary to the current "everything is getting more expensive" narrative, can be had as relative bargains these days on BaT (the cars that are coming to you instead of getting away from you). The cover vintage Jags, modified 914s, a jujitsu-based Steve McQueen connection, a drum-brake-swapped Zanardi NSX, jumping "industry" BMWs, and when a V8 doesn't even count. Randy insists that he's normal. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 0:29 Hot Rods category page 1:14 Olds 324 Rocket-Powered 1940 Ford Coupe 5-Speed w/Tri-Power Intake 1:35 210+ MPH, Supercharged 302 Chevy-Powered ’32 Ford Roadster Bonneville Land Speed Record Car 12:30 Mid-Engined Masterpiece: Justin Cashmore’s 1960 Renault Dauphine Avants website 23:30 Citroen SM model page 28:36 1938 Ford Standard Coupe 31:08 Porsche 914 model page 33:56 1964.5 Ford Mustang Coupe D-Code 289 4-Speed 45:24 1984 Pontiac Fiero 2M4 4-Speed 48:25 Ford Bronco U725 model page
#191
October 22 · 1 hr 5 min
The One-Year Garage: 1989
Alex, Randy, and Beck welcome Robert, returning BaT staffer/podcast first-timer/one of our favorite people to the table to talk about the best cars of 1989. They first discuss recreational test drives and Loma Prieta memories (for those alive at the time, anyway) as well as embarking on a bit of cultural scene-setting, and then dive right into their picks. Alex sets an unusual stage by going Wild Card first, throwing everyone for a loop and sending them scrambling for essentially the weirdest picks they can think of. No one takes some of the most obvious choices, because who needs another F40, after all? The crew wraps up with a frankly embarrassing array of honorable mentions, heavily weighted toward (but in no way limited to) offerings from the Blue Oval and the other American carmakers struggling for relevance as the '90s loomed in the near distance. What are your top five picks from 1989? Tell us how far off the mark we were, and get us thinking right! Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 13:57 Mazda 767 on Wikipedia 16:45 Pristine 69k-Mile 1990 BMW M3 17:11 1990 BMW 325iX Touring 5-Speed 19:17 Ex–Mark Martin 1989 Ford Thunderbird NASCAR Race Car 21:14 1989 Ferrari 328 GTB 23:01 35-Years-Owned 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup 25:22 18k-Mile 1988 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 10th Anniversary 5-Speed 26:44 2,200-Mile 1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II 5-Speed 30:05 19k-Mile 1989 Ford Taurus SHO 31:20 Second-gen Nissan Maximas on BaT 33:31 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagons on BaT 36:26 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution Is on BaT 38:44 1989 Saleen Mustangs on BaT 40:17 Ex–Jim Farley, Supercharged 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen LX Hatchback 5-Speed 41:05 Saab 9000 Turbos on BaT 42:11 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1977-1989) Model Page 44:00 Dodge Shelby Dakotas on BaT 47:02 LS3-Powered 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 48:22 1990 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 4×4 50:57 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280GE Cabriolet 1.57:59 1989 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo 5-Speed 59:04 Ford Escort GTs on BaT
#190
October 15 · 1 hr 14 min
100 Years of Route 66, and the Top 5 Cars to Drive It In
Alex and Randy, fresh off our recent gathering and film screening of the forthcoming documentary series Route 66: The Main Street of America in Flagstaff, Arizona, discuss Randy's father-daughter trip from Riverside to Flagstaff in his red Chrysler 300B; learning the Chuck Berry version of Get Your Kicks on Route 66 backward and forward; swimming against the stream on the notoriously east-to-west road; the first post-prohibition liquor license in Chicago; the captivating documentary and the great, historic Orpheum Theater in which we got to see it; giving cars a reason to live; the temptation of the vintage motel and gas station business; love for the desert Googie diner; a brief "stroad" explainer; teaching kids patience and flexibility on the road; and that most elusive and necessary part of any good road trip: time. They move on to a game of picking their top five ideal cars to do the whole route in, along the way discussing aesthetic over speed; candidates from a stakebed farm truck to a Duesenberg; if one could make the drive appropriately in a non-American car; whether a convertible is really a good idea; a Swiss tourist who had Randy pegged within seconds; and specific instances in which roll-up windows prove important. What are your top five rides for the Mother Road? Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 12:55 Route 66 BaT Gathering at the Orpheum Theater in Flagstaff, Arizona 35:05 347-Powered 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed 35:42 Lot 1: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 38:25 Ford F-Series 1953-1956 model page 41:26 1926 Duesenberg Model A Opera Coupe 45:53 Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) model page 47:53 1957 Chevrolet Nomads on BaT 48:46 1957 Chevrolet 150 2-Door Sedan Fuelie 3-Speed 50:29 1950 Buick Super Estate Wagon 53:32 Supercharged 1956 Ford Country Squire Wagon 54:18 239 Flathead-Powered ’31 Ford 5-Window Coupe 4-Speed 1:00:06 54-Years-Owned 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe 1:01:31 1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500XL Hardtop Fastback R-Code 4-Speed 1:05:58 1961 Chrysler New Yorkers on BaT
#189
October 8 · 1 hr 7 min
Special Episode: How the 986 Boxster Saved Porsche – with Alex Porter from BaT
This week, we have something a bit different for you: a guest episode from our esteemed partners and pals over at The Intercooler Magazine in the UK. Episode 334 of The Intercooler Podcast was recorded this past Sunday at the final Bicester Scramble of 2026, during which BaT took over the massive Hangar 113 with the help of our Local Partners Sports Purpose and Chase Classics. Alex Porter, your regular BaT podcast host, joined Andrew Frankel and Gez Medinger in front of a live audience to talk about what made Alex happy this week (spoiler: it's his recent mastery of the British roundabout), play a Porsche-themed version of their popular Buy, Borrow, Burn segment, and reveal the Bring a Trailer Car of the Week. The latter leads into a discussion about the context for and reception of the first-generation Boxster, one of the unsung (at least less-sung) heroes of the modern Porsche era. They then cover the early history of BaT, which is less familiar to our friends in the UK than to our US community; the similarities between US and UK car culture; and a frank overview of not only how, but why BaT works as well as it does.
#188
October 1 · 1 hr 7 min
“Is it Real?” (Pt. 2)
Alex, Tyler and Beck welcome first-timer Christian, the head of our Customer Service team and one of the people at BaT who is most observant of the human personality (even if he can't ever remember the customer service number, which is 415-787-0961 for anyone looking). Christian gives a quick description of the Customer Service landscape before the crew get down to a couple vintage Questions of the Week, covering phantom old car sounds; a seized Alfa V6; the automotive form of ignorance=bliss; a sudden nosedive in a '90s Honda; why they tell you to check your torque settings after 500 miles; stuck-open throttles; cars that left big impressions; and what model year they'd choose to get stuck with forever. The group then moves on to the somewhat more intense subject of where modern internet freakout culture and confirmation bias collide with conspicuous wealth and discomfort with change, most commonly exemplified by something along the lines of "There's no way that [insert an auction result you don't like or understand here] is real!" Our wise and experienced staffers, who are closer to the realities of the car auction market than anyone, offer up the reasons that yes—it is real. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 20:43 Question of the Week archive 34:05 758-Mile 2004 Honda Element EX 4WD Sold for USD $42,750 on 3/06/2025 39:49 One-Owner, 23k-Mile 1999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition #22 Sold for USD $628,000 on 9/23/2026 40:11 @speedman9000 Member since February 2024 44:23 1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster Sold for USD $64,507 on 9/18/2026 45:32 8-Mile, One-Owner 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition Sold for USD $2,101,000 on 8/04/2026 47:56 Acura NSX NA2 Auction Results and Ferrari F430 Auction Results 48:11 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Auction Results 51:55 251-Mile 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Sold for USD $775,000 on 7/8/2026 55:03 1973 Fiat 850 Sport Spider Sold for USD $4,058 on 9/17/2026
#187
September 24 · 54 min
Bruce Trenery on 50 Years of Fantasy Junction
Randy interviews none other than Bruce Trenery, founder of the famed collector car dealership Fantasy Junction in Emeryville, California. They talk about growing up in the Berkeley hills, littered with the discarded but interesting cars of avid travelers; opening the first version of the shop with a partner in Berkeley before taking it solo in 1978; buying an all-star collection in 1982 and just about breaking even; how the fickle Euro impacts the company's overseas business; Bruce's appreciation for Bring a Trailer and specifically the expert commentary; Aurelias growing on trees; and how his son Spencer, a big name in his own right, grew up at the dealership and only occasionally torpedoed sales as a toddler. In his trademark quiet and humble way, Bruce drops bombs about driving a vintage Bentley across Europe with no preparation during the Chernobyl disaster, running the Mille Miglia in six spectacular cars, buying a Horch from Robin Hood, and purchasing a Delahaye from a Texas palm reader with good advice about airplanes. He talks about the infamous FJ photo wall, gives sage words about honesty in the car business and how nice a car it truly makes sense to own, makes a tongue-in-cheek (or is it?) prediction regarding the '34 Packard, and describes a harrowing attempt at La Carrera Panamericana in a Hudson. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 0:52 FantasyJunction BaT seller page 14:52 Lancia Aurelia model page 27:14 32-Years-Owned 1931 Chrysler CD-8 Sport Roadster 28:52 Bristol make page 30:30 1987 Porsche 962 IMSA GTP
#186
September 17 · 1 hr 1 min
Great British Cars
Randy, Alex, and Beck attempt to talk about British cars. Instead, they cover vigilante gardening; the new Grand Tour; getting to know The Intercooler; an oddly aggressive door handle issue; a very hard-working girlfriend; terrifying death traps; and R. Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion three-wheeler at the National Automobile Museum. But there's room for the Brits yet! The trio go on to discuss Allard vs. Healey Silverstone; BaT's overall favorite Bugeye; which carmakers are actually still British; love for '90s Land Rovers; sailing an M100 Elan into a cow pasture; what car traits and accomplishments are the most quintessentially British; the best car to stick a Buick/Rover V8 into; a philosophical question about the TR7 and TR8; an uninformed question about the Lotus Esprit V8; our upcoming appearance in Hangar 113 at the Bicester Scramble on October 4; and their favorite Brit car listings ever on BaT. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 7:58 The new Grand Tour hosts on replacing Clarkson, Hammond & May The Intercooler Podcast 8:35 The light fantastic The Intercooler Volkswagen XL1 article 14:36 Vortec-Powered 1962 Land Rover 109 Series IIA 20:13 Dymaxion Car at the National Automobile Museum 24:17 1950 Healey Silverstone 26:52 1951 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage and 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Saloon 5-Speed 28:53 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite 5-Speed 32:52 Morgan Plus 4 33:11 1,275cc-Powered 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite 37:11 46k-Mile 1999 Lotus Elise 42:04 35k-Mile 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe 6-Speed 49:56 Small-Block-Powered 1964 Jaguar Mk II 57:04 59-Years-Owned 1950 Allard J2 57:49 46-Years-Family-Owned 1961 Aston Martin DB4 57:56 1960 Jaguar XK150 FHC 3.8L w/ Overdrive 59:59 1969 Lola T70 Mk.3B Coupe 1:00:50 Ex–Mario Andretti 1985 Lola-Cosworth T900
#185
September 10 · 40 min
Andrew Frankel of The Intercooler—BaT's Newest Partner in the UK!
This week, Randy welcomes Andrew Frankel, renowned automotive journalist and founder of The Intercooler Car Magazine—BaT's newest partner in the UK. They talk about the beginnings of the magazine during the pandemic; its expansion into a podcast and YouTube channel; their recent event, termed "a concours for cars that get used"; the world's highest-mileage Carrera GT; a shared ethos of "interest in everything" and gaining credibility for the right reasons; the superhero motoring journalists who inspired Andrew; and the idea of using journalism on Instagram. As one might expect for a man of his background, Mr. Frankel arrives with a healthy collection of great stories. He tells Randy about using editorial privilege to test old racing cars, recounts his experience driving a 1970 Porsche 917K in the late 1990s, and describes ghostwriting for (and racing against!) his good friend Stirling Moss. Frankel wraps things up by determining the "Peak Car" era, ruminating on the dangers of downforce, putting forth the single most important metric of motor racing, and appreciating the privilege of working only with people one chooses. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 2:58 8-Mile, One-Owner 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition 11:44 The Intercooler website 35:21 How two friends changed the way enthusiasts buy cars forever // episode 306 The Intercooler Podcast 36:01 October 2026 Scramble at Bicester Motion
#184
September 3 · 58 min
Cruise Control and Questions of the Week
Alex and Beck discuss the sudden dissolution of Alex's car cred, the joy of automatic distance control, and some bad habits of highway travel; the CyberCab versus the Volkswagen XL1; why EV companies don't compete in racing series; the downside of a cohesive design language across all models from a brand; a lovely picture of vacationing with children; and "feeling poor" in a Ferrari on the Monterey Peninsula. They move on to answering some Questions of the Week from the popular series in BaT Features, in which they cover such disparate subjects as Inspector Gadget, the Ninja Turtles, and Tail Spin; forced tension on movie characters; a double-wing F40 amongst the Prii; ways to improve a Delorean; tow trucks as bodyguards; Cord pipes, SVO Mustangs, and Autozams; a genius idea for new YouTube content; middle-aged men with nothing better to do; merit badges; a dad's requirement to click tongs; and Tom Sawyering Boy Scouts into maintaining your car. Links for things mentioned in this episode: 4:17 The light fantastic The Intercooler article on the Volkswagen XL1 17:48 Blu Elettrico 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari 22:44 The Mohr Imports Monterey Car Week Collection 23:44 Question of the Week category on BaT 39:04 Modified Twin-Turbo 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 6-Speed 39:42 Matt Farah's 4,400-Mile 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed 49:49 1954 Moretti 750 Gran Sport Vintage Racer Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
#183
August 27 · 1 hr 11 min
(B)at the Movies: Ford v Ferrari (2019)
Let's get this out of the way: we love this movie, car-guy-detail-nerd complaints or no, and it remains the only film we've ever taken the entire BaT HQ staff to. In this latest installment of (B)at the Movies, we talk about the problem with Cobras; balancing historical accuracy with crowd appeal and ticket sales; a great way to put Boy Scouts to sleep (or apparently, inspired vocal patriotism); the iconic opening scenes of the movie, from Ken Miles' mechanic shop to the production floor at Ford to the paddock at Willow Springs; the dumb downshifts and sudden discovery of extra room under the right foot required in every racing movie; admiration for the charming leads and for Tracy Letts, the character actor playing The Deuce; evil composite characters; 17" wheels that almost ruin everything; doing 218 on the Mulsanne Straight; the sad folder situation at modern-day Ford; teaching the young about Ken Miles; and finally, the movie's ranking in the pantheon of racing films. What details did we miss? What performances did we sail past without so much as a nod? What was going on with that 356, anyway? Tell us in the comments below! Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 2:39 BaT Podcast Episode 56: AJ Baime on Go Like Hell, The Arsenal of Democracy, and More 1:09:49 Porsche 906 Re-Creation 1:10:17 1963 Ford Falcon
#181
August 20 · 59 min
ENCORE: Donald Osborne on Buying Right, Selling Right, and Living Right
This is an encore presentation of our popular episode from October 16, 2025. Alex has a lively interview with none other than Donald Osborne (@zagato67 on BaT): ASA accredited senior appraiser, TV personality, principal of Automotive Valuation Services, and consulting director for the Audrain Automobile Museum. They talk about BaT's start as an amalgamation of interesting POSes; maximum impact for minimal outlay; the similarities between a car for sale and the ideal political candidacy; sage advice for sellers on BaT and elsewhere; the art of self-editing; the right price for the wrong car; multitasking, the car guy way; ignoring one's own hard-earned advice; cars as an investment in happiness; driving Derek Drinkwater's Le Monstre replica at Goodwood; and adventures in Sicily on the old Targa Florio route. We'll have Donald back for more! Links for things mentioned in this episode: 2:11 1960 Fiat 500 D Tetto Apribile BaT listing 21:45 What's My Car Worth? IMDB 23:06 Alfa Romeo 106-Series 2600 BaT model page 30:17 1950 Crosley Gardner Special conceptcarz.com 31:07 1951 Crosley Le Mans Special BaT listing 33:29 Lamborghini Islero BaT model page 52:06 Path Imperfect: Porsche and the Targa Florio PCA YouTube channel 56:40 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week 57:24 Ex–Jeff Gordon 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Winston Cup Race Car BaT listing 57:48 Veteran Car Tour 58:36 Sculpture in Motion Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
#180
August 13 · 39 min
Motorsports Mavericks with George Levy
This week, Alex welcomes perennial favorite (and recently retired) guest George Levy back to the show to talk about his new book, Motorsports Mavericks, on which he partnered with his dear friend, the late Pete Biro–photographer, editor, and magician extraordinaire. The book focuses on the personalities and world of motor racing in the 1960s, so George and Alex have plenty to talk about. The pair cover being in that special "someplace else" as a race photographer; the bygone decathletes of motor racing; the effect of dropping Biro's name, whether at the track or the Magic Castle; the importance of the human connection in motorsports; shooting mere inches from race cars at full chat; pulling the tablecloth trick for Bruce McLaren; the humanity of Dan Gurney; mining oral history instead of "writing the third book"; the personal cost of losing drivers and friends to the cruel sport; and money, fame, and girls for John Morton. George encourages patronizing your local enthusiast bookstore, should you be lucky enough to have one nearby. And if you're really lucky, you can find him at these upcoming signings—he promises a signed copy is only worth 20% less than a regular one! September 12: 8am-12pm Pasteiner’s 33202 Woodward Ave. Birmingham, Michigan 248-646-2886 pasteiners.com September 19 Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum 6825-31 Norwitch Dr. Philadelphia, PA 19153 215-365-7233 Simeone-Museum-Header-1024x576.png simeonemuseum.org October 10: 10am-1pm Autobooks-Aerobooks 2900 Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 818-845-0707 autobooks-aerobooks.com
#179
July 30 · 56 min
Rising Tides, F1, Semi-Pros, Nerds in Training
This week, Alex and Beck make excuses; speak out of their rear ends; contemplate "two for twice the price"; share the joys of a race track at dawn; decide whether drag racing is an "event phenomenon"; think screaming matches are the best part of F1, which has a multitude of non-best parts; drop some dated (and sadly inaccurate) LeBron theory; and opine on the true marker of middle age. They then embark on an extended conversation about sub-professional sports teams, ruminate on the news from Goodwood, discover the potential benefits of wearing BaT gear in public, talk about what constitutes rarity (with, admittedly, some stretching of numbers to make a point), go boar hunting with machine guns, train a wunderkind to be an insufferable car nerd, and, naturally, discuss their favorite license plates. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 1:29 Peter Cunningham and RealTime Collection Hall, Remastered 22:37 Video Podcast: Adam Mohr and Steve Kittrell of Mohr Imports, BaT’s Local Partner in Monterey 23:35 Event Coverage: BaT Gathering with Local Partner 911r at the Rose Cup Races in Portland, Oregon 29:31 Premium Listings on BaT 30:23 251-Mile 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 30:44 674-Mile 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT 30:58 3,700-Mile 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG AMG Performance Studio 31:15 1,500-Mile 2021 Ferrari 812 GTS 33:37 624k-Mile 1997 Honda Accord LX Sedan 34:04 50k-Mile 2017 Ford GT 35:19 7k-Mile 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and 1,700-Mile 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT 42:40 1926 Avions Voisin C7 Lumineuse Saloon 42:47 The Swig Family Collection, Presented by Fantasy Junction 42:50 1975 Toyota Celica 2000 GT RA28 5-Speed 43:03 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L88 427/430 4-Speed 45:37 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L88 427/430 4-Speed 47:12 1964.5 Ford Mustang Coupe D-Code 289 4-Speed
#178
July 23 · 46 min
How We Really Keep it Running
This week, Alex and Tyler are joined for the first time by Emily, BaT's treasured and stalwart Operations Manager, to talk about what it's like to be on the fringes of car enthusiasm while working with a staff full of blustery, car-obsessed nerds. They talk about being the bridge between a major corporation and the rogues gallery that is BaT HQ in San Francisco; her first memorable event experiences in Monterey, and more recent ones; Alex's 308 GTB vs Randy's Turbo 2; a great new merch idea (and a call for suggestions); office therapy; Spotted Cow and fried cheese curds; the prospects of driving a Cord and a Willys coupe to Flagstaff; and Retromobile vs the World Cup. Also covered: going to a bar and screaming, the world-healing power of ranch dressing, the team's recent watchlist favorites, uncertainty about a self-propelled house, an unavoidable Elan/Elite deep dive, Tyler's unpopular automotive opinions, Em's quintessential '90s VW first-car experience, various permutations of the New Beetle, and the cars that first spoke to us in media or sense memory. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 11:11 Rob Fisher of the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance 12:06 BaT Gathering with Local Partner 911r, July 11 at the Rose Cup Races in Portland, Oregon 12:23 BaT at the WeatherTech Vintage Weekend in Downtown Elkhart Lake and Road America, July 17-18 16:04 Bicester Motion 17:57 Rétromobile New York 23:21 1954 Redman New Moon 36′ Park Trailer 23:33 Volkswagen New Beetle model page 27:04 1966 Lotus Elan S2 30:50 Lotus Elan +2 Auction Results on BaT 31:23 Nissan Z32 300ZX 2+2 Auction Results on BaT 31:37 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder Auction Results on BaT 31:43 Ford Skyliner listings on BaT 39:37 Volkswagen Beetle Gooseneck Camper 40:17 1968 Volkswagen Beetle Super Bugger Camper 40:36 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle TDI 5-Speed Ute Conversion & Travel Trailer 41:28 RUF-Style 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S 1.8T 6-Speed Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
#177
July 16 · 53 min
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.
July 9 · 50 min
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 GTO 2:30 Lot #10,000: 1956 Porsche 356A Carrera GS Coupe 7:13 Lot #100,000: The BaT 1973 Datsun 240Z for Charity 9:48 Custom 1950 Westcraft Capistrano Park Trailer 10:32 BaT results sorted by most popular 10:56 1943 M4A1 Grizzly Variant of Sherman Medium Tank 11:20 1974 Ford C-750 Camelot Cruiser Motorhome w/Poloron Snowmobiles 11:44 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight 11:52 prancinghorse user page 14:26 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 Classics 19:17 E39 M5-Based, Custom-Bodied E9 CS by MKO 20:33 Randy’s 331-Powered 1963.5 Ford Falcon Sprint 26:59 338-Mile 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega 5-Speed 36:08 Aston Martin DBX model page 38:29 GMC Hummer EV model page 39:37 Ford Bronco U725 model page Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
#175
July 2 · 57 min
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 GTO 15:07 1971 Ferrari Dino 246GT 15:37 One Family Since New 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 19:41 Harry's Garage on YouTube 20:29 1600veloce user page 28:27 MrGodin user page 31:12 1973 Ducati 750 Sport 33:29 1949 Vincent Rapide 33:40 1952 Vincent Black Shadow 33:53 1951 Vincent Black Shadow 35:21 Ex–Steve McQueen 1931 Harley-Davidson VL 40:29 58-Years-Family-Owned 1932 Indian Four 42:09 7-Mile 2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide RR 45:41 1,147cc-Powered 1981 Honda CBX Super Sport by CBX-Tras 45:57 1970 Honda CT70H Trail 48:18 Sports_Purpose user page 48:36 Bicester Motion 50:11 13k-Mile 1999 Honda Integra Type R 54:27 Porsche 911 SWB 2.0L Cup Race Car 54:31 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Race Car 56:34 Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance 56:39 BaT at the WeatherTech Vintage Weekend in Downtown Elkhart Lake and Road America, July 17-19 56:43 BaT Gathering with Local Partner 911r, July 11 at the Rose Cup Races in Portland, Oregon Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!
#174
June 25 · 47 min
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 BaT 6:50 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 model page 8:58 1967 International Harvester 1200B Travelette Pickup 4×4 10:35 Dodge Power Wagon model page 12:40 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruisers on BaT 13:48 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon 4-Speed 14:58 Special-Order 1967 Ford Country Squire Wagon 428 4-Speed 17:17 Modified 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Biscione 2.0L 17:34 1967 Honda CL77 Scrambler 18:47 Honda S800s on BAT 21:42 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 24:29 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider Veloce 27:15 1967 Toyota 2000GT #1 27:25 1967 Toyota 2000GT #2 28:16 30k-Mile 1967 Honda S800 Coupe 29:45 Mercedes-Benz W113 SL "Pagoda" model page 30:12 1967 Porsche 911S on BaT 32:28 1967 Porsche 910 34:50 1967 Exemplar I Concept 36:03 1967 Matra Jets on BaT 36:54 Fiat Dino coupe model page 37:50 1967 MGB GTs on BaT 43:35 Every 1967 car currently live, and ever listed, on BaT: redux Got questions for the BaT staff or suggestions for our next guest? Don’t hesitate to let us know! Write in to podcast@bringatrailer.com and we’ll do our best to address them.
June 18 · 1 hr 31 min
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 podcast@bringatrailer.com!
June 11 · 1 hr 1 min
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 Inclusion 12:22 The Guardsmen 12:31 Hillsborough Schools Foundation 41:32 Venezuela, Mexico, and Quail: 1957 AC Aceca 47:52 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI 47:58 65K-Mile 2007 Audi RS4 48:58 22k-Mile 2009 Audi R8 V8 6-Speed Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!

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