I don't know about a "newer style" - but many consider a wider width Fuch as an upgrade.

Agree though - the Fuch style wheel is the best!

Wider Fuchs is the ONLY upgrade :)

rjp

I bought and sold a car on BAT. Very nice experience. I bought a 993 back in 2020 just at the first wiff of the Pandemic (just an odd chance) , and then sold a Triumph TR6. Did well both ways. In my experience if you are really a buyer or seller and have the cash it's a good site. Any time there is big money sloshing around people will come out to take shots. i personally had a good experience.

I never thought about selling Fuchs on B.a.T. I have a set from a 951 with the deeper offsets I want to sell at some point. I wonder if B.a.T. would be better than the PP classifieds?

Better meaning less hassles and more $....

Guys who post early, low bids for no other reason except to feel self-important and ask a lot of questions on cars they'll never, ever have the intention or means to buy.

BaT is hilarious.

rjp

My buddy is up in NC at their mountain home. Goes to the local car show and has some car buddies up there. He drives an S2000 but has owned many different sports cars over the years like most of us.

Told me the older crowd up there aren't too keen on Jap. cars - more inclined toward American iron, Jags, stuff like that. And Porsches.

Said these guys up there seem to have money and most have shops with lifts and stuff and do work & upkeep on their own cars.

I told him - sounds like the 356 guys. On the subject of B.a.T. auctions...they always show up and comment when a tub is listed with all kinds of comments....that's not the right gas cap....that headlight isn't original....stuff like that. These guys are like a cult! The amount of detailed info they collectively possess is downright scary! You know...in a good way. I say that because as a member of the registry I have benefited from tapping into that brain trust...and they never fail to provide what's needed.....

Hmmm, I recently commented on an '08 Bullitt Mustang up for bid. Mostly just a quick ownership review. Did that make me a pest? Maybe so. I purposely do not comment on any early 911 sales...most would be too easy to be critical of...especially those claiming originality.

The sheer size/notoriety/reach of BaT makes it statistically near impossible for anyone to score a good deal anymore. Great for selling if you are patient and risk averse (no guarantees at all, no protections at all). Also fun if you want to educate yourself on a specific model and can separate the knowledgeable folks from the peanut gallery... But to buy a car ? nah. There'll always be someone with more $ and less clues that wants it that day.

Custom Ford Model A Speedster
Current Bid: $25,000 Ends in16:57:06

BaT Essentials
Seller: BennettsCustoms
Location: Perth, Australia
Listing Details

Engine No. E71A725132
Custom-Fabricated Steel Body
Boxed Ford Model A Frame
21-Stud Flathead V8
Three-Speed Manual Transmission
Louvered Aluminum Hood & Rocker Panels
Maroon Paint w/Gold Lettering
Brass Windscreen & Grille Inserts
Side-Mounted Exhaust Pipes
Single Seat
Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel
Drilled Front Axle w/Split Wishbones
21" Wire Wheels
Smith Friction Dampers

This single-seat speedster was built by the seller, Bennetts Customs of Dunsborough, Western Australia, utilizing a custom-fabricated body mounted to a modified Ford Model A frame. Dubbed the “Midnight Special,” the car is powered by a 21-stud flathead V8 equipped with a Holley 94-style carburetor and backed by a three-speed manual transmission. A brass windscreen and polished louvers accent the maroon exterior, and other highlights of the build include a drilled front axle, cowl steering, Smith friction dampers, split wishbones, 21” wire wheels, and side-mounted exhaust. The build was documented on the seller’s YouTube channel leading up to the car’s debut at the 2022 Red Dust Revival held at Lake Perkolilli. This boat-tail speedster is now offered on a bill of sale in Perth, Australia.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1722471041.jpg

1975 AMC Pacer (Wichita)

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-amc-pacer-10/

Current Bid: $6,100

Ends in 17:41:57

WOWZERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

For anyone wanting to re-live American car peak turd.

I'm in!

:)

Plus, it already comes with rust bubbles under the paint.

So you don't have to wait 18 months like the original owners.

Doesn't sound like the car for you.


I got rust on 3 of my 4 Porsches.

Plus some of my motorcycles.


And my '02 Silverado.


But I love them all.


Thanks for your contributions to the thread! :rolleyes:

I meant that in the most lighthearted way possible, Baz.

:)

I thought it was funny! And true.

We used to make some pretty cool cars in our country........

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-mercury-park-lane-convertible-2/

1964 Mercury Park Lane Convertible
Current Bid: $16,000
Ends in 27:53

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^^^ Sold for $25,250 on 10/3/24 ;)

I find BAT overwhelming now. I've switched to carsandbids.


https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9ngyMGPn/1987-buick-regal-turbo-t