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

    5d ago

    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!

    1h 32m
  2. Rob Fisher of the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance

    Jun 11

    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!

    1h 1m
  3. Cunningham Tears, Heavy Breathing, and Box Flares

    Jun 4

    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 setup 2:09  5k-Mile 2014 Ford Mustang GT Holman Moody TdF 3:33  1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-Speed 6:29  1977 AM General M151A2 8:52  1972 Nissan Fairlady Z432 9:07  Raffi user profile 9:36  BaT Podcast Episode 48: “A Quiet Greatness” with Myron Vernis and Mark Brinker 11:03 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I 11:11  1970 Datsun 240Z Series I 11:26  Vintage Restoration Program 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed 12:44  BAT Podcast Episode 143: Design and Empathy with Raffi Minasian 13:25 Ex–Briggs Cunningham 1961 Cooper Monaco Mk III and  LA Times GP photo 16:31 Race Cars on BaT 19:08  BaT Podcast Episode 76: Texas Legend: Jim Hall and his Chaparrals 19:12  BaT Podcast Episode 58: Peter Egan on a Career at Large 19:38  38-Years-Owned 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 4-Speed Conversion 21:08  1969 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback 4-Speed 21:52  32-Years-Owned 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf 25:45  250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed 40:11  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 podcast@bringatrailer.com!

    47 min
  4. An American at Monza, a Collection of Collections, and Wicked Snails

    May 21

    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 Europe 0:52  Listings Located in the UK 01:13  1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Race Car 10:05  9k-Kilometer 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 11:43  2,200-Kilometer 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco GT II 5-Speed 14:17  31-Years-Owned, 24k-Kilometer 1989 Porsche 911 Narrow-Body Speedster 16:39  Euro 1998 BMW 323ti 5-Speed 16:50  1978 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Rally 037 Tribute Build 17:37  2018 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R 18:01  1996 Alpina B8 4.6 Touring 6-Speed 21:14 1988 Porsche 959 Sport 23:34  1988 Porsche 959 Komfort 28:01  Gruppe P, Part X from The Bond Group and Road Scholars 28:11  2.4L Polo-Powered 1960 Porsche 356B Coupe Emory Outlaw 29:33  Porsche Emory Outlaw model page 30:07  The GTO Collection, from 1600Veloce 35:19  The Fox-Body Collection – Six 1980s Ford Mustangs 35:25  Gruppe P, Part X from The Bond Group and Road Scholars 37:18 The LeVett Collection, from Mohr Imports 38:00 1964 Pontiac GTO Sport Coupe Tri-Power 4-Speed 47:26  2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 49:06  1965 Aston Martin DB5 50:37  1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster 51:55  57k-Kilometer Banzai Blue 1993 Chrysler Daytona IROC R/T 53:52  250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed 56:00  Speed Week 2012: A Full Day on the Salt 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!

    59 min
  5. Genuine Certified Predetermined Collectibles, Theoretical Rallies

    May 14

    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-Speed 6:26  Shelby Mustang Fifty Years by Colin Comer 20:52 c.1968 Supercharged Hemi-Powered AA/FD Top Fuel Dragster 24:55  1962 Plymouth Savoy 2-Door Sedan Super Stock Max Wedge 3-Speed 26:36  2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport 27:21 2019 Porsche 935 30:44  3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed 35:11  57-Years-Family-Owned 1962 Austin Mini Beach Car 48:48 The Snowball Rally 49:02  20th Motherlode Rally June 19-21, 2026 49:18  Tour De Del Rally 2026 51:52  1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 52:47  1965 Aston Martin DB5 54:24  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 podcast@bringatrailer.com!

    55 min
  6. Scramble! Cal Mille! Unlikely Chop Tops!

    May 7

    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 UK 11:40  The Intercooler Podcast: How two friends changed the way enthusiasts buy cars forever // episode 306 13:22  41k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe 13:32  1974 Citroen GS Birotor 13:49  BaT Auctions Located in the United Kingdom 20:20  2019 Lamborghini Urus 21:46  LS3-Powered 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Sport Coupe ICON Derelict 21:51  1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Confortevole 28:14  748-Mile 2012 Lexus LFA 29:08  50-Years-Family-Owned 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 31:46  1967 Lamborghini 400 GT Spider Conversion 33:03  1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina 33:44 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport 33:57  Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s 213-Mile 2017 Ford GT 34:57  1967 Citroen DS19 Henri Chapron Serie 2 Cabriolet Conversion by Karl’s Autowerkstatt 36:43  Stroppe-Modified, 331-Powered 1969 Ford Bronco NORRA Mexican 1000 Race Truck 42:17  1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer 42:30  1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback A-Code 289 3-Speed 43:30  3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed 43:42  1966 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi 4-Speed 43:51  1991 Volkswagen T3 Multivan Blue Star Hannover Edition 5-Speed 44:19  1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda 44:46  Ford Thunderbird (1955-1957) model page 49:46  Ex-Burt Reynolds listings 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!

    50 min
  7. "Is it Real?"

    Apr 30

    "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 LFA 4:46  2025 Watersports Car Series L 16′ 9:22  Sequential-VIN 1965 Porsche 911 Coupes 11:41  3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed 16:33  BaT Auctions Presents: The Fox-Body Collection – Six 1980s Ford Mustangs 19:11 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS L77 4-Speed 22:24  1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback 4-Speed 22:49  1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback K-Code 4-Speed 36:18  Event Coverage: BaT Alumni Gathering at the Sonoma Speed Festival 49:35  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 podcast@bringatrailer.com!

    50 min
  8. Just Back from Japan and Watching our Watchlists

    Apr 16

    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 Pantera 0:36  Ford CEO Jim Farley on BaT Podcast Episode 112 2:00  Revisiting Colin Comer, Adventures in Shelby 21:54  1966 Bill Thomas Cheetah Coupe 22:14  1964 Bill Thomas Cheetah Cro-Sal Special Roadster 25:51  65-Kilometer 1990 BMW Z1 26:41  second generation Cosmo 27:04  1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT 27:50 Alps-Inspired Carrera Digital Slot Car Raceway 28:13  Original-Owner 1982 Subaru BRAT GL 4-Speed 29:52  2007 Frauscher 686 Lido 30:48  Ex–Mille Miglia Storica 1947 Healey Elliott Saloon 31:14  1977 Lotus Esprit S1 31:40  1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe w/Rambler Rebel V8 32:45  1982 Renault 5 Alpine Turbo 33:40  Le Mans–Class-Winning 1976 Porsche 934 Race Car 34:29 Sequential-VIN 1965 Porsche 911 Coupes 36:45  1992 BMW 325i Touring 5-Speed 36:47  1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100 36:53  1979 Porsche 930 Turbo 38:20  Oldsmobile 307-Powered 1937 Cord 812 Westchester 40:49  35k-Mile 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe 6-Speed 41:54  1958 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door Hardtop 42:59  Florida BaT Meet-Up—April 25 with Bullet Motorsports! 44:21  The Motoring Club Presents: Cold Start—April 26 in San Francisco, California 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!

    46 min
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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
    178
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