In a BaT Podcast first that we'd love to make a regular feature, four of the crew gather at HQ to hash out one of our collective favorite car movies: none other, of course, than 1968's Bullitt with Steve McQueen. The crew start by establishing their various McQueen bona fides and history with the movie before talking about the evasive nature of the plot (and what, in fact, that plot might be); filming and financing details; background car spotting; San Francisco landmarks, both here and gone; razor sharp jaws; the sleep-inducing sections; regenerating hubcaps; the Lalo Schifrin score (or lack thereof, in key places); and of course, the most famous car chase in the movies.

But they don't stop there - this movie has a lot more to cover, like several unintentional car stunts; Mopar-on-camera violence; gun-toting styles of late-'60s movie detectives; the film's sartorial choices; homages in later movies; and which of those movies should make it onto the list of future podcast subjects. 

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

2:27  1001 Steve McQueen Facts by BaT's own Tyler Greenblatt

1:01:07  Retracing Steve McQueen’s “Bullitt” Car Chase in San Francisco on MotorTrend

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Please help us extend a warm welcome to one of BaT's favorite designers, teachers, sellers, and all-around renaissance men: Raffi Minasian, known in these halls as @raffi. He talks with Alex about his father's "trial by fire" mechanical training program; the roots of his obsession with car design; learning to drive in a 1952 Crosley (with doors!); human- and object-based empathy; a novel way to stay calm in the BaT comments; accidentally becoming a star seller for other people's cars; the odd calmness that 1,200 live BaT auctions can provide; his unorthodox, Pegaso-centric introduction to Art Center College of Design, his future alma mater; his 16 years in die cast design at Franklin Mint; insights into shifts in popular culture; embracing the ridiculous; and the Beetle as a gateway drug.

The pair close out talking about Raffi's efforts in nontraditional, hands-on education for young children, his recent foray into TV writing and acting, and his numerous, fascinating upcoming projects.

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

1:05  Listings and Car Stories Contributed by Raffi 

9:18  39k-Mile 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

13:47  1-of-52 1967 Ghia 450SS

18:58  Car Stories: Raffi’s 1953 Pegaso Z-102–The “Thrill” of a Lifetime

27:28  Franklin Mint 1970 Datsun 240Z

28:35  BaT Limited Edition Hot Rod and BaT Limited Edition 1972 Chevrolet K10 Tow Rig and Trailer Combo

31:36  1958 Chris-Craft 26′ Continental Hardtop

31:50 Coronado Boats on BaT

54:32  It's a Lot TV pilot trailer

59:52 1990 Yugo Cabrio 5-Speed

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Alex and Beck sit down to catch up with Matt Schiller, CEO of Snappr—the professional-photos-anywhere agency that supports our BaT Plus listing photography service. The Australian Bay Area transplant talks about starting the company in Sydney with no intention of moving into the automotive space; assures us that even CEOs have excuses for looking at BaT instead of working; reviews the importance of accurate and numerous photos for large purchases made over the internet; and goes into some very telling stats gleaned from Snappr's seven-year relationship with BaT (the numbers don't lie: better photos sell more cars for higher prices!).

The trio talk about the importance of keeping AI out of automotive sales photography, and also keeping a creator in the loop when using generative AI for non-automotive applications. All three are pilots at various levels, so fair warning: the tail(dragger) end of the conversation descends quickly into airplane madness.

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

37:10   Aircraft and related auctions on BaT

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 Alex has a lively interview with none other than Donald Osborne (@zagato67 on BaT): ASA accredited senior appraiser, TV personality, principal of Automotive Valuation Services, and consulting director for the Audrain Automobile Museum. They talk about BaT's start as an amalgamation of interesting POSes;  maximum impact for minimal outlay; the similarities between a car for sale and the ideal political candidacy; sage advice for sellers on BaT and elsewhere; the art of self-editing;  the right price for the wrong car; multitasking, the car guy way; ignoring one's own hard-earned advice; cars as an investment in happiness; driving Derek Drinkwater's Le Monstre replica at Goodwood; and adventures in Sicily on the old Targa Florio route. We'll have Donald back for more!

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

2:11   1960 Fiat 500 D Tetto Apribile BaT listing

21:45  What's My Car Worth? IMDB

23:06 Alfa Romeo 106-Series 2600 BaT model page

30:17  1950 Crosley Gardner Special conceptcarz.com

31:07  1951 Crosley Le Mans Special BaT listing

33:29  Lamborghini Islero BaT model page

52:06 Path Imperfect: Porsche and the Targa Florio PCA YouTube channel

56:40 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week

57:24  Ex–Jeff Gordon 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Winston Cup Race Car BaT listing

57:48  Veteran Car Tour

58:36  Sculpture in Motion 

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It's time once again for your favorite game—The One-Year Garage! This time we're back for one of the best automotive years imaginable: 1965, by special request of Sue Counselman from Vintage Underground. In addition to the crew's picks for their preferred sports car, family hauler, truck/4x4, daily driver, and wild card, we have Randy's hot take on the second-series GTO; a flippy-floppy driving video in Hawaii; Alex's ideal Eichler-dwelling 1965 self; what constitutes too many windshields; deep pulls from the Brits and Germans; a sobering trivia tidbit from Le Mans; Alfa Romeo naming conventions; Kardex friction, and (of course)...more!

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

4:04  Ferrari 250 GTO drive review. Does it still deserve its almost mythical status today? Harry's Garage on YouTube

7:07 1965 Porsche 911 Coupe 5-Speed BaT listing

9:44  1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 BaT listing

10:49  Modified 1985 Ferrari 308 GTB and 1985 Mazda RX-7 Group B Rally Car BaT listings

11:08 1965 Alfa Romeo GTA BaT search

13:44 3.0L Busso V6-Powered 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider-R by Alfaholics BaT listing

17:10  1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero Deluxe 289 4-Speed BaT listing

22:22  6.0L-Powered 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45LV BaT listing

25:00  1965 Buick Sport Wagon BaT listing

25:40  413-Powered 1960 DeSoto Fireflite Hardtop BaT listing

27:39  1965 Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake Reddit

29:06  Mercedes-Benz Universal station wagon BaT feature

30:38 1967 Mercedes Benz 230S Fintail Rally Car BaT listing

33:31 1965 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Coupe 5-Speed BaT listing

34:35 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 BaT listing

36:17  Sounds Good: 1965 Honda RA272 V12 BaT feature

37:33  Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ and TZ2 FCA Heritage 

39:08  1965 Pontiac GTO BaT search

44:37  AJ Baime on Go Like Hell, The Arsenal of Democracy, and More BaT podcast episode

45:10  1965 Alpine A110 BaT search

46:00 1965 Alfa Romeo  Sprint Speciale BaT search

46:37 1965  Land Rover Series IIA BaT search

50:23 1965 Buick Riviera BaT search

53:10  1965 Austin Mini Moke BaT search

54:08 1965 Mercedes-Benz Coupe BaT search

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Randy interviews comedy writer and podcaster Spike Feresten, host of the wildly popular Spike's Car Radio podcast. They talk about sharing insider car craziness with the masses, the endless learning curve of car collecting, Spike's upcoming trip to Newport for the Audrain Concours (and mansion peeping), grading the Ineos Grenadier, what your Bentley convertible says about you, his Bronco Heritage and vintage Range Rover obsessions, his recent charity auctions, and celebrity lurkers in the BaT comments.

 The conversation moves on into playing the advice columnist on Patreon, the hypercarification of Monterey Car Week, what to do when your teenager starts driving (and flying or riding motorcycles!), and the ongoing rebirth of Willow Springs.

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

4:47 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week 2025

11:03 Ford Bronco U725 BaT model page

16:49  Spike Feresten’s 1966 Triumph Bonneville T120R for Charity BaT listing

17:40 Collection of Sheffield ALLSPORT Diver 1 Spike’s Car Radio Limited Edition Watches for Charity BaT listing

22:30  Spike's Car Radio on Patreon

34:25  Porsche 911 S/T Auctions BaT search

40:28 Willow Springs Reimagined, October 11

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Alex, Randy, and special guest Beck sit down to shoot the breeze. They talk about buying a 100k-mile German car from New York, Beck's upcoming auction of the German car it replaced, and the inevitable German car oil on Alex's garage floor. Everyone has hair-raising brake failure stories and opinions on "how much hot rod" is appropriate for driving 2,000 miles. They talk spats vs. skirts and other British crossover terms, drive slow cars on the Interstate, and give brief a review of BaT White Glove service.

The trio wrap by discussing favorite recent sales, marveling at the brand new 2k Sellers Club, and dabbling in some popular Questions of the Week about road trip stops, oil change disasters, and stick shifts

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

1:10 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC Wagon BaT listing

18:56  1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe BaT listing

20:42  28-Years-Owned, 302-Powered 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Club Coupe BaT listing

20:52  1950 Mercury Eight Convertible Grease Movie Car BaT listing

25:53  1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, 1968 Porsche 910, and 1,800-Mile 2005 Porsche Carrera GT BaT listings

27:00  1959 BMW 507 Series II BaT listing

27:53  392 Hemi Stroker-Powered 1930 Ford Model A “Wade Coupe” 4-Speed BaT listing

28:27  Original-Owner 2012 Lexus LFA , Arrow Blue 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach, and 2024 Porsche 911 Dakar BaT listings

30:23 The 2k Seller’s Club Roundtable, Featuring Wob, 1600veloce, and 911r BaT story

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Alex and Randy talk about The Bridge IX, last weekend's refreshingly unique collection of three separate car events in the Hamptons. Randy's first time on Long Island could not have found a more fitting venue than among the ghosts of one of America's first road courses. They cover the dark reasons behind said courses' creation, the curated garden party atmosphere of the main Saturday event on the (former road, now golf) course, run-ins with great cars including a fabulously rare Volvo and a breathtaking array of Ferrari 308s, and the dichotomies of small, well-to-do East Coast villages. They move on to Day Three, wherein BaT and top seller 1600veloce co-sponsored the followup Cars and Coffee in the town of Bridgehampton; highlights from the morning included a dry-aged Mustang and too many other cars to list.

Speaking of too many great cars to list, the pair finish up with a rapid-fire perusal of their current BaT watchlists—it's an exciting time for the site, so follow along !

14:06  Volvo P1900 BaT features

28:15  1969 Ferrari 365 GTC BaT auction

30:25  331-Powered 1965 Ford Mustang 5-Speed

32:37  18k-Mile 1988 BMW M3

38:59  1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429

39:05  1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

40:13  1913 Stutz 4B Bearcat

40:55  1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS

41:05  1941 Tatra T87

42:38  427 FE-Powered 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Holman-Moody-Style Race Car 4-Speed

43:15  1992 Volkswagen Jetta GTX 16V 5-Speed and 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V

44:01  7k-Mile 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Coupe 440

44:20  Saddam Hussein–Seized 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward

44:32  Ex-Works 1961 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 Coupe

46:32  Edsel Ford II’s 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

46:36 Ex–Bruce Willis, 327-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad and Ex–Bruce Willis, L71-Powered 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed

46:44 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder

47:35  1971 Monteverdi High Speed 375/4

48:57  331 Cadillac-Powered Ford Model A 5-Window Coupe 5-Speed

51:19  Macchinissima III

Randy visits the legendary Bruce Meyer's storied car collection in Los Angeles. They cover his early discovery of fellow enthusiasts at BaT; car collecting in the DNA; being born on the perfect day in history; his start as a corner paper boy; flipping and racing motorcycles while in college at Berkeley; buying his first Porsche via European Delivery in 1961; his "first, fastest, or prettiest" collection mentality; a predilection for race cars built by hot rodders; his lifetime of Cobra ownership, leading to acquisition of the very first production example; memories from 1960s Lake Tahoe, including the 327-powered Gullwing he picked up from the back of a wooden boat shop; watching out for "air cars"; his deep involvement as founding chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum; and his love of the LA lowrider community.

Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:

15:46 ⁠The Mustache and the Signal Yellow 911S⁠

17:37 ⁠Ex-Duffy Livingstone ca.1971 FKE Mole Enduro Go-Kart⁠

19:51 ⁠New RUF CTR and Freshly Restored CTR Yellowbird #001 Make U.S. Debut at Monterey Car Week⁠ Kahn Media

20:01 ⁠A Saga Of Audacity: The Aar Eagle Formula 1 Story⁠ Dan Gurney's All American Racers

20:05 ⁠First Production Cobra⁠ Petersen Automotive Museum on Instagram

27:47 ⁠Salon Retromobile - Paris Expo Porte de Versailles⁠

40:30 ⁠Petersen Automotive Museum⁠

51:39 H⁠ublot clock coming soon to BaT⁠

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Alex sits down with Randy and friend of BaT Jim Huff, furniture merchant and connoisseur of the Neue Klasse, to talk about racing at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion during this year's recent edition of Monterey Car Week. Both Randy and Huff drove in the Pre-Reunion and the main event later in the week; Huff describes mixing it up with Giulias and GTAs in the saloon class in his BMW 1800 Ti, while Randy and his Mustang held their own with more experienced racers amongst a crop of other animals: Cobras, Jags, and Tigers. 

Heartfelt recommendations come from all to spend time at the track if you ever find yourself on the Peninsula for Car Week (it's where it's at!). The duo "lightly threaten" to expand their efforts to the Pacific Northwest and (well) beyond, talk about developing camaraderie from on-track observations and paddock interactions, describe "helmet-yelling out of stoke," theorize about the ultimate old-school tow rig, take a brief aside to mention the the wooden boat of our dreams, and wrap up by recounting the recent 50th annual SAAC meeting at Sonoma.

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

07:18  7 generations of IROC race cars you’ll see at Monterey this year Classic Motorsports

08:17  Exclusive Tour: F1’s 75-Year Display at Rolex Monterey with Zak Brown YouTube

09:15  IROC Race Cars BaT

09:24 Pontiac Firebird IROC Race Car BaT

14:39  Presenting the 2025 Mohr Imports Car Week Collection: Postcards from Monterey BaT

29:02  User cfujgo BaT

32:05 1968 BMW 1600-2 Race Car BaT

34:12  Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance Best-In-Class-Winning 1955 Chris-Craft 21’ Cobra BaT

36:40  SVO Mustangs BaT

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