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  • Favorite Motorcycle Auctions of 2025

    Favorite Motorcycle Auctions of 2025
    Feb 19 2026

    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

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    54 Min.
  • (B)aT the Movies: Days of Thunder (1990)

    (B)aT the Movies: Days of Thunder (1990)
    Feb 12 2026

    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

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    1 Std. und 8 Min.
  • A New Events Season, Bad Fixes, and Fresh Favorites

    A New Events Season, Bad Fixes, and Fresh Favorites
    Feb 5 2026

    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

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    52 Min.
  • Thwarting AI Photos, A Scottsdale Recap, and Watchlist Favorites

    Thwarting AI Photos, A Scottsdale Recap, and Watchlist Favorites
    Jan 29 2026
    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!
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    51 Min.
  • The One-Year Garage: 2026

    The One-Year Garage: 2026
    Jan 15 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!
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    1 Std. und 7 Min.
  • BaT Stats, 2025 Awards, Watchlist Favorites, and Too Much Time in a Tiny Plane

    BaT Stats, 2025 Awards, Watchlist Favorites, and Too Much Time in a Tiny Plane
    Jan 8 2026
    Alex is joined by Randy and Zac to discuss monster trucks of yore; 1990s Sacramento basketball; "frame off" restorations of unibody cars; newly published BaT stats and Randy's thoughts on 2025 from the president's perspective; the least popular theme park for kids; an ex-Nonnenberg car live on the site; the first Radwood; and whether Zac can ever be a truck guy.Moving on we talk about the annual BaT Awards, which we all look forward to every year; tease an upcoming Meet-Up in Palm Springs, BaT's first track event, and Route 66 activities to come; highlight current watchlist picks; give some Healey love;  park a (probably broken) 912 inside a coffee shop; arrive at a stereotypical convergence on Porsche colors; and marvel at a very special Thunderbird whose history we are all fascinated with. Mentioned in this episode:3:24 An Amazing 2025 Finish, and Excitement for 2026!12:45  5,900-Kilometer, Fuel-Injected 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa13:51 IROC RSR-Style 1973 Porsche 911T Coupe 3.2L 5-Speed14:26  Ex-Nonnenberg 1987 BMW 535is 5-Speed14:41 Northwest BMW Purchase Adventure: Part 1 and Part 219:23  It's Time for the 2025 BaT Awards—Make Your Nominations Now!20:31  Past Photo Galleries of the Year30:39  Past Videos of the Year21:02  BaT People's Choice: Best Feature of 200921:12  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 201021:20  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 201121:29  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 201221:32  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 201321:39  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 201421:48  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 201721:54  BaT Auction Success Story: Coming Full-Circle With a Celica GT22:04  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 201622:31 The Winner: BaT People’s Choice Best Feature of 201826:00  Forklift Driver vs R34 GTR YouTube30:13 Race Cars Category Page30:52  1972 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 4-Speed Race Car34:35  Ex–Jacques Villeneuve 1995 Reynard-Ford Cosworth 95I34:44  1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.935:15  LS3-Powered 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ8035:19  1967 Tatra 2-60335:30  1985 Lada Niva 3-Door Hatchback 4×435:38 Lada Make Page35:47  Euro 1994 Ferrari 512 TR36:19  BMW E30 3-Series Touring Model Page36:27  1998 BMW 323ti 5-Speed Individual36:50  40k-Mile 2003 Honda S200037:12  1969 DeTomaso Mangusta37:45  1983 Sbarro Super Five38:50  1989 Hägglunds M973A1 SUSV39:35 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB40:07  Austin-Healey 100 Model Page43:13  1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite 5-Speed46:50  2014 Porsche Cayenne GTS47:34  The Motoring Club San Francisco51:07  One Make, One Decade with Maurice Merrick of Horsepower Heritage52:25  Ex–Alamo Airways & Hughes Tool Company 1956 Ford Thunderbird “Crash Wagon”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!
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    1 Std.
  • 2025 Year in Review

    2025 Year in Review
    Jan 1 2026
    Alex is joined by fellow BaT senior luminaries, Howard and Zac, to take a look back at 2025 and ring in the new year. They regale us with some of their favorite or otherwise notable listings from throughout the year, and along the way talk about Howard as a secret Corvette guy; the glory of the Mazdaspeed Protege and its predecessors; the Valentine One (and related bad advice from Howard); and key value differences between the beginning and end of 2025.Also discussed: a rare glimpse into curation regrets; alphanumeric Lambo soup;  going from one first world problem to the next (some of which involve virus-related emergency roadside stops); teasers for upcoming BaT events; a mutual yearning to get back out on track; and resurrecting Crashgate 2008.Links for things mentioned in this episode:1:42  Original-Owner 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé2:22  Mazda Protegé MP3 Car and Driver First Drive3:02  In Memory of Mike Valentine, a Pioneer of the Radar Detector Industry Car and Driver5:29 Lot #50,000: 2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.45:56  Lot #10,000: 1956 Porsche 356A Carrera GS Coupe7:19  Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Touring search pages7:27  Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG model page7:48   2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Sold for USD $4,000,0007:54  20-Years-Owned 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Sold for USD $371,0008:34  1986 Porsche 962C Sold for USD $1,249,6208:36  1990 AAR-Toyota Eagle HF89 Sold for USD $1,400,0009:00  1993 Jaguar XJ220-N Sold for USD $691,2349:02  Ex–Car and Driver Twin-Engine 1984 Honda CR-X² Sold for USD $41,4019:06  Ex–Paul Walker 2005 Ford GT Sold for USD $627,0009:21  392 Hemi Stroker-Powered 1930 Ford Model A “Wade Coupe” 4-Speed Sold for USD $98,5009:44  Ex–Cormac McCarthy 1998 Ferrari F355 GTS Sold for USD $108,3559:53  Neon Porcelain Dairy Queen Sign Sold for USD $21,00010:08  Porsche 918 Spyder model page10:10  Singer DLS search page10:13  1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Sold for USD $2,375,00010:23  2010 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale Zagato Sold for USD $600,55610:45  Blu Elettrico 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari Sold for USD $4,475,00010:55  17k-Kilometer 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 6-Speed11:37  Widebody 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Neon Nights Edition Sold for USD $310,00011:59  2026 Corvette ZR-1 search page13:20  Sahara Beige 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Sold for USD $106,50013:45  Parts and Automobilia category page13:48  Sega Ferrari F355 Challenge Arcade Game Sold for USD $20,00013:55  F Racer F40-Style Junior Go-Kart Sold for GBP £16,00014:01 L’Autopède Bus Ride & Power Car Go-Kart Sold for USD $21,50014:21  Parts and Automobilia – Racing Simulators model page15:58  1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk IV Project Sold for USD $10016:04  2006 Ferrari F430 Spider Chassis Sold for USD $2,00616:43  1995 BMW M3 AC Schnitzer ACS3 CLS Sold for USD $188,00018:16  1918 Henderson Four Model H Sold for USD $141,00018:21  1920 Ace Four Sold for USD $147,00020:01  2014 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Coupe 6-Speed Sold for USD $235,00020:28  Lamborghini Murcielago Coupe 6-Speed search page21:29  10k-Mile 2006 Subaru Baja Turbo Sold for USD $55,55521:35  Volvo V70R model page23:13  Ford GT Mk II Race Car search page23:30  1964 Bill Thomas Cheetah Cro-Sal Special Roadster Sold for USD $415,00024:12  1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD 6-Speed Sold for USD $7,80024:37  Toyota Tercel model page47:53  Michael Richards’ 2004 Mercedes-Benz S500 Sold for USD $24,444Got 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!
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    49 Min.
  • Holiday Insanity, Movie Cars, and Plymouth Connoisseurship

    Holiday Insanity, Movie Cars, and Plymouth Connoisseurship
    Dec 25 2025
    Alex, Randy, Beck, and Tyler discuss Hanukkah gift-giving strategies; holiday road trips to the snow, in order of escalating insanity; and a highly charged movie debate.This last subject becomes a jumping-off point for an extended talk about movie-adjacent cars; lamenting and besmirching; Plymouth wood paneling connoisseurship; ghosts of American car brands past; drift missiles; stalker Eagles; and generational Jeep headlight trauma. becomes a jumping-off point for an extended talk about movie-adjacent cars; lamenting and besmirching; Plymouth wood paneling connoisseurship; ghosts of American car brands past; drift missiles; stalker Eagles; and generational Jeep headlight trauma.Links for things mentioned in this episode:5:47  The Breakfast Club Rally7:36  Toyota Pickup model page10:55  1968 Ford Mustang Fastback 4-Speed Bullitt Tribute15:53  1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 Fastback17:05  1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Coupe 5-Speed sold for $17,25017:15 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe GSX 5-Speed  sold for $63,00019:19  Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, & Plymouth Laser model page20:26 6k-Mile 1992 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo AWD 5-Speed sold for $11,00023:17  1950 Buick Super Estate Wagon23:33  Volkswagen Jetta model page23:51  25-Years-Owned 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 5-Speed sold for $10,99924:20  1997 Volkswagen Golf Trek Edition 5-Speed w/Bicycle25:55  Nissan R33 Skyline model page27:22  Nissan 240SX model page29:29 Toyota Supra A80 (1993-2002) model page30:27  1948 Packard Super Eight Victoria Convertible sold for $35,00033:13  6k-Mile 1992 Toyota Pickup XtraCab SR5 V6 4×4 5-Speed sold for $54,00035:30  Volkswagen-Powered Death Race 2000 “Monster” Re-Creation sold for $15,66636:11  Carter Brothers Mini Monster Jeep Go-Kart w/Velociraptor sold for $6,10037:38  36k-Mile 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4.0 sold for $17,75040:46  1972 Grumman AA-1A Trainer41:00  Aircraft category page41:18  The Grumman LLV Has Finally Reached The End Of Its Mail Delivery Days — Revelations w/ Jason CammisaGot 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!
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    47 Min.