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Bring 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.

  1. Palm Springs, Important Questions, Favorite Recent Listings

    4D AGO

    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 Coupe 18:09  Time Machine: A Success Story in Motion from BaT and Pennzoil 29:32  1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer 32:15 1964 Porsche 356C Carrera 2 Coupe 33:01  Ex–Vic Edelbrock Jr., 292 Flathead-Powered 1932 Ford Roadster by Roy Brizio 33:43  1993 Porsche 911 RS America Gemballa Slantnose RSR 3.8 Conversion 34:48  8k-Mile 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe 34:59  1961 AC Aceca-Bristol 35:04  62-Years-Owned 1958 AC Ace-Bristol 35:21  1974 MasterCraft “Stars & Stripes” 18′ Competition Ski Boat 35:53  2020 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 36:09  1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe Body Shell Project 37:40  Kelsey-Hayes Wheels for Chevrolet Corvette 37:54  28k-Mile 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO T-Top 38:18  1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera 38:30 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO 38:59  1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster by Gunther Werks 39:11  Original-Owner 1979 BMW M1 39:25  1979 Mercury Capri Turbo RS 4-Speed 40:17  Lot of Four 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air & 150 4-Door Sedan Projects 42:00 Race Cars on BaT 43:17  Ex–Stu Hayner 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Challenge Race Car 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!

    44 min
  2. FIXED: The One-Year Garage: 1980

    FEB 27

    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 period They 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 CR250⁠ 9:45  ⁠Ex-Steve McQueen bikes⁠ on BaT 17:42  ⁠1980 BMW M1⁠ 21:33  ⁠1980 Honda CBX Super Sport⁠ and   ⁠29-Years-Owned 1980 Honda CBX Super Sport⁠ 23:36  ⁠Euro 1980 Porsche 930 Turbo⁠ 26:34 ⁠1980 Ferrari 512 BB⁠ 28:34 ⁠1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi⁠ 30:04  ⁠1980 Plymouth Trail Duster⁠ 31:56 ⁠1978 Dodge Ramcharger Top Hand 4×4⁠ 32:31  ⁠Dodge Ramcharger / Plymouth Trail Duster⁠ model page 34:04  ⁠Ex-CHP 1982 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4⁠ 35:07  ⁠One-Family-Owned 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco S 5-Speed⁠ 38:50 ⁠Single-Family-Owned 1980 Porsche 911SC Coupe Weissach⁠ 43:05  ⁠Euro 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9⁠ 45:00  ⁠1980 Cadillac Seville⁠ 52:31  ⁠1979 Ford Pinto Wagon 4-Speed⁠ 52:47  ⁠Time Machine: A Success Story in Motion from BaT and Pennzoil⁠ 53:38  ⁠1980 Ford Pinto Rallye Pack Wagon 4-Speed⁠ 56:01  ⁠1980 AMC Eagle 2-Door Sedan⁠ 58:03  ⁠1979 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle 4-Speed⁠ 1:01:12  ⁠1980 GL 4WD - US Ski Team Wagon⁠ 1:04:07  ⁠1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE Cabriolet 4-Speed⁠ 1:06:44 ⁠8k-Mile 1980 Ford Mustang McLaren M-81⁠ 1:10:03  ⁠1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit Classic⁠ 1:12:23  ⁠Single-Family-Owned 1986 Boston Whaler Montauk 17′ Project⁠ 1:14:28  ⁠Porsche 935 K3⁠ 1:21:20  ⁠V8-Powered 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 5-Speed⁠ 1:24:38 ⁠1980 Toyota Celica RA45 GT2000 Rally⁠ 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!

    1h 25m
  3. The One-Year Garage: 1980

    FEB 26

    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 period They 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 CR250 9:45  Ex-Steve McQueen bikes on BaT 17:42  1980 BMW M1 21:33  1980 Honda CBX Super Sport and   29-Years-Owned 1980 Honda CBX Super Sport 23:36  Euro 1980 Porsche 930 Turbo 26:34 1980 Ferrari 512 BB 28:34 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi 30:04  1980 Plymouth Trail Duster 31:56 1978 Dodge Ramcharger Top Hand 4×4 32:31  Dodge Ramcharger / Plymouth Trail Duster model page 34:04  Ex-CHP 1982 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4 35:07  One-Family-Owned 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco S 5-Speed 38:50 Single-Family-Owned 1980 Porsche 911SC Coupe Weissach 43:05  Euro 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 45:00  1980 Cadillac Seville 52:31  1979 Ford Pinto Wagon 4-Speed 52:47  Time Machine: A Success Story in Motion from BaT and Pennzoil 53:38  1980 Ford Pinto Rallye Pack Wagon 4-Speed 56:01  1980 AMC Eagle 2-Door Sedan 58:03  1979 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle 4-Speed 1:01:12  1980 GL 4WD - US Ski Team Wagon 1:04:07  1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE Cabriolet 4-Speed 1:06:44 8k-Mile 1980 Ford Mustang McLaren M-81 1:10:03  1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit Classic 1:12:23  Single-Family-Owned 1986 Boston Whaler Montauk 17′ Project 1:14:28  Porsche 935 K3 1:21:20  V8-Powered 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 5-Speed 1:24:38 1980 Toyota Celica RA45 GT2000 Rally 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!

    1h 25m
  4. Favorite Motorcycle Auctions of 2025

    FEB 19

    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/ Sidecar 11:48  50-Years Owned 1951 Vincent Rapide Series C 17:387  Vespa 946 Christian Dior Limited Editions 19:59  1985 Bimota DB1 Project 20:03  The Racing Relics Collection from 1600veloce 22:55  Brodix 427-Powered 2010 Vanquish V8 23:43  Ford Flathead V8-60-Powered Custom Motorcycle 25:44  1990 BMW K1 & 1993 BMW K1 Ultima Pair 27:54  Lot of Five 1980 Chrysler Sno-Runners 29:02  1920 Harley-Davidson Model W Sport 30:57  1953 Ariel Square Four 35:50  1936 Brough Superior SS80 w/Petrol-Tube Sidecar 37:40  1949 Moto Guzzi Airone Sport 41:05  1942 Harley-Davidson WLA 42:25  Vincent Auction Results 42:41  1952 Vincent Black Shadow 44:07  49-Mile 1977 MV Agusta 750S America 45:17  1942 Indian Four 45:39  1931 Indian Four 46:20 1-Kilometer 1991 Bimota Tesi 1D 904 SR 48:03  CR750-Style 1969 Honda CB750 Sandcast 48:29  Postcards from Monterey Collection from MohrImports 50:02  1918 Henderson Four Model H 53:06  BaT Podcast Episode 67: The Davidlee8 Interview 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!

    54 min
  5. (B)aT the Movies: Days of Thunder (1990)

    FEB 12

    (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 Car 33:48  RoW 1985 Porsche 928S 5-Speed Strosek 37:19  Search results for Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe 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!

    1h 8m
  6. A New Events Season, Bad Fixes, and Fresh Favorites

    FEB 5

    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 Gallery 14:20 First BaT Alumni Gathering: A Fun Morning with Friends Old and New 17:47 The_one_they_call_The_Spaniard 19:50  BaT Meet-Up, February 21 at Desert Dunes in Palm Springs, California 19:59  BaT Local Partner Compass Collective 23:24  Question of the Week: What’s Your Best Temporary Fix That Turned Permanent? 28:08 Beck's 1974 BMW 2002tii 36:02  1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed 37:54  1961 Chrysler 300G Hardtop Coupe 38:25 Texaco Service Station Replica w/ Pumps & Memorabilia 40:12  427 SOHC “Cammer”-Powered 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe 3-Speed 41:21 John Oates’ 1960 Porsche 356B Emory Special Cabriolet 44:19 1958 Porsche 356A Emory Outlaw Cabriolet Race Car  and 1958 Porsche 356A Cabriolet Outlaw Racer 45:43  Twin-Plug 2.8L-Powered 1967 Porsche 911S Coupe Emory Outlaw 45:48  1968 Porsche 912 Emory Outlaw Race Car 46:51  24k-Mile 1986 Ford Mustang SVO 47:17  1978 Plymouth Sapporo 48:21  Preserved Euro Market Rarity: 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo Turbo Convertible 50:59  Group 4-Style, AAN-Powered 1988 Audi Quattro  51:10 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo and 1991 Toyota Celica GT-Four RC 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!

    52 min
  7. Thwarting AI Photos, A Scottsdale Recap, and Watchlist Favorites

    JAN 29

    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, California 22:19  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 GTR 23:49 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S 24:38  1951 Cessna L-19/O1 Bird Dog 27:28  1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV 30:26  1995 Honda NSX-R 30:59  2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec Nür 36:17  1967 Honda S800 Coupe 39:53  HOT ROD Mavericks: The Builders, Racers, and Rebels 42:28  2026 Grand National Roadster Show 43:25  Bruce Meyer on Collecting, Cobras, and Lowriders – Remastered 44:27  20-Years-Owned 2004 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed 44:44  29k-Mile 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe 6-Speed 45:08  Ex–Swede Savage 1969 AAR-Chrysler Eagle Mk 5 45:30  1955 Chrysler C-300 45:39  Ford GT Concept Static Display Vehicle 45:55  1:1 Ford GT Wooden Display Model 46:42 Coyote-Powered 1992 Ford Mustang Hatchback LX 6-Speed 47:12  401-Powered ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster 47:24  1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution and 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi 47:39 22-Years-Owned 1974 Lamborghini Espada Series III 5-Speed and 1971 Lamborghini Espada Series II 47:50  1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux 48:10  32k-Mile 1982 Audi Coupe 5-Speed 48:18 1985 Lada Niva 3-Door Hatchback 4×4 48:23  Ex–Doris Day 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 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!

    51 min
  8. The One-Year Garage: 2026

    JAN 15

    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 & Track 16:09  Gordon Murray Automotive T.33 18:24  Alpine A110 20:28 Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package 21:13  Porsche 911 GT3 RS 24:22 AMG E 53 Hybrid Wagon  26:43  Volkswagen ID.Buzz listings 28:54  Acura MDX Type S 30:31  Honda Jet Echelon 32:17  Modified 2023 Honda Civic Type R 33:02  Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 35:10  Renault 5 - Fully electric city car 37:05  2026 Toyota GR86 40:10  Ducati Futa E-Bike 44:00  Land Rover Defender D7XR 47:11  6k-Mile 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V ESV 48:38  Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato 50:07  2026 GMC Canyon AT4 & AT4X 52:36  Taurus T3 Max (FIA) 55:41  Lotus Emira 57:16  Ferrari Daytona SP3 58:37  Ferrari 849 Testarossa 59:50  2026 Nissan Z 1:01:23  Ferrari 296 GTB 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!

    1h 7m
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Bring 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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    Bring a Trailer Auctions
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    165
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