Stuff on B.a.T.
 

Instead of individual threads I'm making one to cover various auctions I run across and think might be of interest to the forum.

How about this '66 Lotus Elan Type 45?

My Lord.......just bliss........

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Auction ends in 1 hour, 20 minutes:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-lotus-elan-type-45-convertible/

I love BaT, even after the Hearst acquisition. Still tons of great, rare, and sometimes bizarre vehicles interspersed with the usual super-exotic "dead-guy" cars.

Part of my morning routine is to scroll through the first few pages of auctions just to catch the oddball stuff.

Yeah--it's not the BaT of old, but then again , nothing is.

Good friend of mine (car guy) had a routine with his youngest son --- they'd make guesses at how each auction would end up at from the daily summary, you mentioned.

I have a notification of Honda motorcycles & Volvos - that's it.

It really has evolved like you said......

That was great. If I ever get another sports car, probably, it will be similar to what you posted. I am not interested in speed and lap times, rather top down (Targa top off:)) drives.

This thread should be great.

I love the idea of owning a '60s classic. Problem is, most are rust riddled nightmares parading as a boomer's sweet dream. As an example, I present this '67 GP on BaT. It's beautiful outside, but the door bottoms and inner quarters reveal there's a cornucopia of rust that'll rear it's head at any moment.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1719523295.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1719523316.jpg

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BAT is like the Sears Christmas catalog. All those great toys that will never own.

The Elan is a neat little car. Original Miata beside one is like putting an original Mini next to a new bmw Mini.

The 67 Elan we had you could reach over to the passenger seat and open that door from the outside while you were sitting in driver seat.

Probably safer driving a motorcycle today!

John Player Special-Style Livery Chair


Current Bid: $2,099, Ends in 17:36:13

Troy Hills, NJ

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^^^ That's very cool! :)

I know nothing about Studebakers (or 40/50s American iron in general) but I spotted this a week ago and thought it was unbelievably cool. A 1947 Commander Regal Deluxe. The name alone is worth the price :D Seems like a lot of car for $13,250.

1947-studebaker-commander



http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1720622195.jpg

Reminds me of "Hudson Hawk"! :D

the land of fake Z 28's. : )

Check out the 'driving' video on this listing for a 944 turbo cab. Not sold at $18K...no surprise there.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-porsche-944-turbo-cabriolet-s2/

Some choice comments from the peanut gallery ↓

“OMG…….that was the best driving video EVER!!!”

“Listing is a Master Class in how not to sell your car.”

“Now I know why my auction didn’t do as well as I’d hoped...I need to think outside the box.”

:eek:

File under "What was he thinking?"

Meanwhile...there's a freaking pinball machine on B.a.T.!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/pinball-machine-13/

:D :rolleyes:

Thanks for the tip! The only things missing were a curb slam and some LEO blue lights :D

1970 BMW 1600-2
Current Bid: $5,600
Ends in 21:00:31

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Interesting to have the narrated videos.....I like it!

Then this comment and video from the photographer.

Love the passion........


Hey everyone! My name is Andre and I am the photographer that took the photos of this beautiful bmw. The vehicle is stunning in person. If you are considering purchasing this vehicle you won’t be disappointed. Here’s a little video I posted about it.
Just a 1970 BMW 1600
https://youtu.be/t7i3nWnnHTs

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These are the standard wheels that came on the 911SC. They were on my '81 when I bought it. I upgraded to wider versions.

This auction ends in 21 hours and currently sits at $600......

16×6″ and 16×7″ Fuchs Wheels for Porsche 911

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/fuchs-165/

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1722114447.jpg

guy is gonna regret selling those.
he "upgraded" to newer style wheels.

There are almost 0 upgrades from Fuchs. :)