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1974 MG MGB GT

BaT Auction: 1974 MG MGB GT

This 1974 MG MGB GT is said to have undergone a refurbishment beginning in 2008 that involved replacing the 1.8-liter inline-four and refinishing the body in yellow. Equipment includes a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive, as well as 14” wire-spoke wheels, chrome-finished bumpers, bright trim, an AM/FM radio, and front bucket seats upholstered in black cloth. The car was acquired by the seller in 2018, and subsequent service reportedly consisted of overhauling the engine’s top end along with rebuilding the carburetors. Work in preparation for the sale is said to have included performing a valve adjustment, repairing the emergency brake, and replacing the battery, starter relay, and carburetor heat compensators. This MGB GT is now offered with partial service records, a toolkit, a car cover, spare parts, assorted literature, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

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One-Owner 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

BaT Auction: One-Owner 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

This 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 was purchased new by the seller’s spouse and now shows 37k miles. Finished in two-tone black and silver over a burgundy interior, the car is powered by a 307ci V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with a Hurst Lightning Rods triple-shifter setup. Additional equipment includes a hood scoop, a rear spoiler, an adjustable rear suspension, and 15″ Super Stock III wheels in addition to air conditioning, cruise control, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. This 442 is now offered with a clean New Jersey title in the name of the seller’s spouse.

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1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

BaT Auction: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 was refurbished under previous ownership and spent time in Utah and Pennsylvania before it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2020. Work reportedly consisted of replacing various body panels and refinishing the truck in brown in addition to reupholstering the interior in black vinyl, overhauling the suspension and braking systems, and installing 15″ American Racing wheels with 33″ tires. Power is provided by a 4.2-liter 2F inline-six linked with a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Additional features include a removable hardtop, a black soft top, manually locking front hubs, front disc brakes, air conditioning, a roll bar, and rear jump seats. This FJ40 is now offered in Connecticut with a Pennsylvania title.

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New Make and Model Pages

New Make and Model Pages

Will we ever stop adding to our make and model page directory? Perish the thought! If you, like us, love to see all the weird and wonderful vehicles that have been listed on BaT sorted by kind into pages that are easy to follow and browse, you’ll be happy to see that we’ve got another update to the library.

Check out the latest additions below, and be sure to subscribe to alerts for any you’re interested in following.

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Five-Piece Ferrari 348 Luggage Set by Schedoni

N No Reserve
BaT Auction: Five-Piece Ferrari 348 Luggage Set by Schedoni at No Reserve

This five-piece luggage collection was produced by Schedoni of Modena, Italy, for use with a Ferrari 348. The bags are constructed of tan leather and feature brass hardware and Ferrari prancing-horse logos. The set consists of a garment bag, a two-piece hard-sided case, and two suitcases. This luggage collection is said to have been acquired by the seller in the early 2000s and is now offered at no reserve in Bochum, Germany, with keys, luggage tags, three brass padlocks, and four drawstring dust bags.

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1974 Datsun 260Z

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BaT Auction: 1974 Datsun 260Z at No Reserve

This 1974 Datsun 260Z was acquired by the seller in 2021 as an unfinished project and subsequently refurbished. Body repairs were performed and front and rear spoilers were installed before the car was repainted gold, trim components were replaced, the black interior was refreshed, the steering system was overhauled, 15″ Enkei wheels were installed, and the triple Weber carburetors for the 2.6-liter inline-six were rebuilt. The car is also equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, an aluminum radiator, LED headlights, and aftermarket bucket seats. This 260Z is now offered at no reserve with a replacement dashboard, spare parts, two keys, and a Washington title in the seller’s name.

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10k-Mile 2001 Porsche Boxster 5-Speed

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BaT Auction: 10k-Mile 2001 Porsche Boxster 5-Speed

This 2001 Porsche Boxster is powered by a 2.7-liter flat-six paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, and the odometer indicates 10k miles. Finished in Arctic Silver Metallic over black leather upholstery, it is equipped with a power-operated black soft top, the Sport package, Porsche Stability Management, 17″ Boxster Design wheels, a deployable rear spoiler, heated seats, automatic climate control, and an aftermarket Sony CD stereo. Time with its first owner in New York included storage from 2014 until shortly before the car was sold on BaT in October 2021, and it was acquired by the selling dealer in September 2022. This 986 Boxster is now offered with a window sticker, manufacturer’s literature,  and a clean New Jersey title.

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24k-Mile 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi

BaT Auction: 24k-Mile 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi

This 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi is powered by a fuel-injected 2.9-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Rosso Corsa over beige leather upholstery. Additional equipment includes a limited-slip differential, 16″ alloy wheels, four-wheel vented disc brakes, a black removable roof panel, Pininfarina badging, quad exhaust outlets, power windows, a Blaupunkt CD stereo, and a gated shifter. The timing belt, rear exhaust manifold, and engine mounts were replaced in 2016 and the car was acquired by the selling dealer in 2022. This 308 GTSi shows 24k miles and is now offered with a tool kit, a jack, manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New Jersey title.

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25k-Mile 2005 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed

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BaT Auction: 25k-Mile 2005 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed

This 2005 BMW M3 coupe spent time in Ohio and California through the seller’s acquisition on BaT in June 2018 and now has 25k miles. It is finished in Imola Red over black Nappa leather upholstery and is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six linked with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes the Cold Weather Package as well as 19″ M cross-spoke wheels, a power sunroof, xenon headlights, a trunk lid spoiler, heated power-adjustable front sport seats, an alarm system, Homelink, Bavsound speakers, a BMW Business CD stereo, and automatic climate control. This E46 M3 is now offered with factory literature, service records, spare parts, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

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Euro 1995 BMW M3 GT Coupe 5-Speed

BaT Auction: Euro 1995 BMW M3 GT Coupe 5-Speed

This 1995 BMW M3 GT is one of 356 European-market examples built for the single model year, all of which were powered by a 3.0-liter S50 inline-six paired to a five-speed manual transmission and finished in British Racing Green over Anthracite Amaretta upholstery with Mexico Green Nappa leather inserts. The left-hand-drive car was initially sold in Germany and spent the majority of its life in Sweden before it was acquired by the seller in 2022 and subsequently imported to the United States. It now has 104k kilometers (~65k miles) and is equipped with a limited-slip differential, carbon-fiber trim, air conditioning, an onboard computer, power windows, heated sport seats, a front splitter, a rear wing, and forged 17″ wheels. This E36 M3 GT is offered in California with manufacturer’s literature, service records, a tool kit, a first aid kit, a car cover, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

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Yesterday’s comments of note

A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
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1982 BMW R100

N No Reserve
BaT Auction: 1982 BMW R100 at No Reserve

This 1982 BMW R100 is powered by a 980cc opposed twin paired with a five-speed transmission and was refinished in yellow with orange pinstripes under previous ownership. Equipment includes an R100S-style fairing and tail section as well as bar-end mirrors, staggered-diameter cast alloy wheels, dual front disc brakes with Brembo calipers, and a chrome dual exhaust system. The bike spent time in New Jersey before it was acquired by the seller in 2022, and subsequent maintenance included cleaning and re-sealing the fuel tank, overhauling and tuning the carburetors, and replacing the clutch cable, driveshaft bolts, tires, fuel petcocks, and spark plugs. This R100 is now offered at no reserve with a spare seat, removed passenger foot pegs, parts invoices, and a clean Georgia title in the seller’s name.

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1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed

BaT Auction: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed

This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was produced on March 10, 1966, and delivered new to Schwyn Brothers Chevrolet in Blissfield, Michigan. The car is finished in red over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 327ci V8 mated to a Muncie M20 four-speed manual transmission and a 3.08:1 Positraction rear axle. Features include a black convertible top, 15″ steel wheels with covers, Bridgestone white-stripe tires, a power-operated antenna, and a Delco AM/FM stereo. This C2 convertible was acquired by the seller in 2019 and is now offered with an NCRS Shipping Data Report, manufacturer’s literature, engine rebuild photos, and a clean Virginia title in the seller’s name.

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24-Years-Owned 1972 BMW 3.0CS 4-Speed Project

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BaT Auction: 24-Years-Owned 1972 BMW 3.0CS 4-Speed Project at No Reserve

This 1972 BMW 3.0CS was acquired by the seller as a non-running project approximately 24 years ago. The car is finished in black over tan leather upholstery and features a 3.0L inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes an air conditioning system, a sunroof, chrome bumpers and trim, quad headlights, and aftermarket multi-piece wheels. This E9 project is being offered at no reserve with a spare engine and wheels, a partial tool kit, and a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name.

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Supercharged 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

BaT Auction: Supercharged 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

This 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is powered by a Whipple-supercharged 5.2-liter Voodoo V8 linked with a six-speed manual transmission and a Torsen limited-slip differential, and it now has 13k miles. Additional modifications reportedly include a ProFlex E85 conversion kit, long-tube headers, aftermarket catalytic converters, and revised fuel injectors and ECU tuning. The car is finished in Lightning Blue Metallic with white stripes over Ebony leather and microsuede upholstery. Equipment includes black 19″ wheels, Brembo brake calipers, a voice-activated touchscreen, a rearview camera, and heated and ventilated front seats. The car spent time in Texas, Mississippi, and Tennessee before being acquired by the seller in 2019. This modified GT350 is now offered with service records, two key fobs, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

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1982 Toyota 4×4 DLX Pickup 5-Speed

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BaT Auction: 1982 Toyota 4×4 DLX Pickup 5-Speed

This 1982 Toyota Pickup is a short-bed 4×4 DLX example that spent time in California and Oregon and was later relocated to Virginia after the seller’s acquisition on BaT in March 2021. The truck is powered by a 2.4-liter 22R inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case and is finished in red over gray cloth upholstery. It is equipped with 15″ steel wheels, a Weber carburetor, a lifted suspension, locking front hubs, a bed cap, a sleeping platform, an auxiliary fuel tank, air conditioning, and a push-button radio linked to aftermarket speakers. Service under current ownership is said to have included replacing the transmission, catalytic converter, water pump. This Toyota Pickup is now offered in Virginia with a clean Carfax report and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

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1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

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BaT Auction: 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow at No Reserve

This 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is finished in Scots Pine over tan leather and is powered by a 6.75-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes a hydraulic self-leveling suspension system, four-wheel disc brakes, power windows, air conditioning, a Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio, and a Pioneer eight-track player. The car was acquired by the seller in 2017 and in 2022 the engine relays, rear door locks, cigar lighter, heater tap, trunk latch, and eight-track player were replaced. This Silver Shadow is now offered at no reserve on behalf of the owner’s assistant with two keys, a factory tool kit, a battery tender, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

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1988 Suzuki Samurai

BaT Auction: 1988 Suzuki Samurai

This 1988 Suzuki Samurai has been registered in Oregon since at least 1994, and it was acquired by its current owner in 2011. The truck is finished in teal over two-tone vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 1.3-liter inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Equipment includes a black soft top, a front tow-bar mount, a receiver hitch, a JVC CD stereo, chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels, and manually locking front hubs. This Samurai is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a set of four spare wheels with winter tires as well as a clean Carfax report and a clean Oregon title in the owner’s name.

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1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo

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BaT Auction: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo at No Reserve

This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Silver Blue Metallic over blue MB-Tex upholstery. Equipment includes a sunroof, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, a bright grille and trim, cruise control, and a Pioneer stereo. The car spent time in New York until the selling dealer’s purchase in 2022. This W123 300D Turbo shows 95k miles and is now offered at no reserve with a tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

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1957 Ford Thunderbird

BaT Auction: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a 312ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and is said to have been acquired by the seller’s uncle in the early 1990s. The car was sold to the seller’s father circa 2000, and a subsequent refurbishment reportedly consisted of repainting the car in Dusk Rose, rebuilding the engine, overhauling the suspension and braking components, and replacing the white soft top and white vinyl interior. Ownership passed to the seller in 2021, and work under current ownership reportedly consisted of re-chroming the bumpers, rebuilding the carburetor, fitting an electric choke, and replacing the windshield, weatherstripping, tires, hardtop headliner, and fuel system components. Additional equipment includes 14” wire wheels, fender skirts, and air conditioning. This Thunderbird is now offered with an owner’s manual, a shop manual, a bumper jack, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

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