This week we have a full house for our next movie installment: Beck, Tyler, and Cam join Alex to talk about the joys and pains of 2000's Nic Cage vehicle Gone in 60 Seconds, and the 1974 cult film of the same name that loosely inspired it. The crew discuss how each of them came to the movie (or both, as the case may be); expose their divides of opinion early; wantonly throw around the term "masterpiece"; marvel at the huge budget divide between the old and new films, just one of the many massive differences; lament the painfully cringey car dialogue; discuss fair payment for a job done; differentiate between "nighttime" and "hot time"; and confess to some Eleanor-based confusion.

And then, on to the cars. What perspective has 26 years of hindsight given us on which cars got boosted and which didn't? How was no one worried about security in a circa-2000 Ferrari warehouse? Where does the modern move sit in the pantheon of films involving car chases in the LA River. Exactly how bad was CGI in 2000? Our rowdy group of cig-rippin' drug-thievin' miscreants closes by talking about Angelina's hair, other elements that don't hold up, and some of their favorite cars in both movies.

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This week Randy hosts Rob Fisher (@Acecaracer on BaT),  chairman of the foundation behind the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance, who claims the mantle of longest continually running concours in the world.  BaT will be sponsoring and joining the 70th annual running of this three-day event, culminating  June 28 at Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame. Discount alert! The first 200 people to buy their tickets for Sunday, June 28 on the Hillsborough Concours website using the code  BAT26 get $10 off the ticket price!

Randy and Rob talk about having a 250 GTO and a Wienermobile in the same show; the Concours' all-volunteer organization; featuring the  hundredth anniversary of Mercedes-Benz with a  1939 540K Special Roadster from the Keller Collection; the increased difficulties in getting pre-war halo cars to a venue; the charities that benefit from the proceeds of the event; the origins of the show as a community gathering with guests like Bing Crosby and Abigail van Buren; the turmoil of big changes in 2009, and the evolution since. They leave time to talk about Rob's discovery of BaT, some of the cars he's bought and sold here, and transporting important cars to Moscone Center through San Francisco's less-than-stellar neighborhoods in the wee hours.

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

11:39  AbilityPath – Inspiring Inclusion

12:22  The Guardsmen

12:31  Hillsborough Schools Foundation

41:32  Venezuela, Mexico, and Quail: 1957 AC Aceca

47:52  1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MKI

47:58  65K-Mile 2007 Audi RS4

48:58  22k-Mile 2009 Audi R8 V8 6-Speed

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This week Alex and Randy go over all their recent favorites from the site, talking along the way about a heavy-breathing Fairlane, the terrible-or-terrific teals of the early '90s, a bullet-riddled Jeep, a raft of special Z-cars, and one of our favorite sellers. They take a lengthy detour into oddball induction setups before returning to the special Cunningham race car on the site, which prompts memories of Alex's traumatic childhood visit to The Briggs Cunningham Automotive Museum.

Next, assumed clone status; missing a Rallye in Tahoe; a brief review of '80s box flares, followed by an about-face to perhaps the curviest car ever made; a solid parking lot scene on taco night; fulfilling a 60-year dream for Alex's dad; a visit to Charlie Goodman's place; Randy's upcoming pod episode with Rob Fisher ahead of our appearance at the Hillsborough Concours, the longest-running event of its kind in California; our July gathering at the Rose Cup at PIR (also the location of the first-ever BaT event); and this summer's BaT sponsorship of the vintage weekend festivities in Elkhart Lake.

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

0:21  1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Two-Door Hardtop K-Code 289 4-Speed and triple carb setup

2:09  5k-Mile 2014 Ford Mustang GT Holman Moody TdF

3:33  1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-Speed

6:29  1977 AM General M151A2

8:52  1972 Nissan Fairlady Z432

9:07  Raffi user profile

9:36  BaT Podcast Episode 48: “A Quiet Greatness” with Myron Vernis and Mark Brinker

11:03 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I

11:11  1970 Datsun 240Z Series I

11:26  Vintage Restoration Program 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed

12:44  BAT Podcast Episode 143: Design and Empathy with Raffi Minasian

13:25 Ex–Briggs Cunningham 1961 Cooper Monaco Mk III and  LA Times GP photo

16:31 Race Cars on BaT

19:08  BaT Podcast Episode 76: Texas Legend: Jim Hall and his Chaparrals

19:12  BaT Podcast Episode 58: Peter Egan on a Career at Large

19:38  38-Years-Owned 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 4-Speed Conversion

21:08  1969 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback 4-Speed

21:52  32-Years-Owned 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf

25:45  250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed

40:11  Live from the HMSA Portland Historic Races and Screaming V8’s at the 2012 Portland Historics and 2012 Portland Historics – Lessons Learned!

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This week, Alex and Beck grill Randy about his recent trip to Europe, which entailed among other treats watching a BaT alumni 993 GT2 ripping it up at Monza; ripping it up himself in a Falcon on the track, on the Autostrada, and all over Europe; experiencing general Falcon love across the pond; and wishing he'd brought a bigger suitcase.

The trio talk about the recent increase in BaT inventory in the EU, including skinny Porsches and perhaps the ultimate E36 Touring; how to pronounce "959" (hint: it sounds much like "wow!"); comment melees of yore; a host of recent collections on BaT; the best GTO; aspiring to 20-car Fox-body ownership; 356 price drops and Shelby price creep; driving into the sunset on Route 66; a Nomad kind of blue; some stellar recent sales; the downside of our company's name; a semi-sheepish (and obvious to anyone who speaks with him routinely) admission from Randy; and extremely fast snail with an Audi wrapped around it.

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

0:43  Listings Located in Europe

0:52  Listings Located in the UK

01:13  1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Race Car

10:05  9k-Kilometer 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

11:43  2,200-Kilometer 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco GT II 5-Speed

14:17  31-Years-Owned, 24k-Kilometer 1989 Porsche 911 Narrow-Body Speedster

16:39  Euro 1998 BMW 323ti 5-Speed

16:50  1978 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Rally 037 Tribute Build

17:37  2018 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R

18:01  1996 Alpina B8 4.6 Touring 6-Speed

21:14 1988 Porsche 959 Sport

23:34  1988 Porsche 959 Komfort

28:01  Gruppe P, Part X from The Bond Group and Road Scholars

28:11  2.4L Polo-Powered 1960 Porsche 356B Coupe Emory Outlaw

29:33  Porsche Emory Outlaw model page

30:07  The GTO Collection, from 1600Veloce

35:19  The Fox-Body Collection – Six 1980s Ford Mustangs

35:25  Gruppe P, Part X from The Bond Group and Road Scholars

37:18 The LeVett Collection, from Mohr Imports

38:00 1964 Pontiac GTO Sport Coupe Tri-Power 4-Speed

47:26  2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport

49:06  1965 Aston Martin DB5

50:37  1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

51:55  57k-Kilometer Banzai Blue 1993 Chrysler Daytona IROC R/T

53:52  250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed

56:00  Speed Week 2012: A Full Day on the Salt

Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

This week, Alex and Beck open with bathroom strategies for New Mexico's Philmont Scout Ranch, and then discuss long movies that are off-limits due to parenthood; how the GT350 really gots is name; Colin Comer, Howard Pardee, and the other special go-to guys for specific car models; the seedier habits of owners looking for car certification; why recent photos are the end-all, be-all for "correctness"; and when Shelby may have signed his own car.

The pair move on to talk about their watchlists, in the process covering some great muscle on BaT, a refreshingly clean Porsche, and predetermined collectibility. They also touch on what prompts conservation in general, lament today's commitment levels for cross-country driving, expand on the idea of the Drum Brake Rally, and hint at a new kind of BaT event to come later in 2026.

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

5:29 Ex–Carroll Shelby 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 4-Speed

6:26  Shelby Mustang Fifty Years by Colin Comer

20:52 c.1968 Supercharged Hemi-Powered AA/FD Top Fuel Dragster

24:55  1962 Plymouth Savoy 2-Door Sedan Super Stock Max Wedge 3-Speed

26:36  2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport

27:21 2019 Porsche 935

30:44  3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed

35:11  57-Years-Family-Owned 1962 Austin Mini Beach Car

48:48 The Snowball Rally

49:02  20th Motherlode Rally June 19-21, 2026

49:18  Tour De Del Rally 2026

51:52  1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

52:47  1965 Aston Martin DB5

54:24  Delaware BaT Meet-Up—May 16 with McQueen Classics!

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This week Alex is joined by Randy and the elusive, bi-coastal Howard to talk about exciting times for Central California Porschephiles, whether stock colors are now more interesting than PTS, and Enzo vs. 288 GTO. They relive the recent Cold Start event in San Francisco before settling into a detailed breakdown of our recent experience at the Bicester Scramble in the UK, including the joys of the British event car park and the incredible Bicester Motion facility, a historic RAF base that was restored as a collection of automotive-themed businesses. They pause to give respect to the folks pedaling vintage Jags at the Goodwood Members' Meeting, then Howard describes driving the family's Zagato-bodied Alfa as one of the long list of impressive entries in the four-day, thousand-mile Cal Mille.

Finally, they talk about the need for "difficult" marque experts on BaT and move on to their favorite recent listings on the site, a suddenly topless Lamborghini, a tempting call to co-drive at the NORRA, appreciation for the resuscitated Mint 400, burly first-gen T-birds, and a pressing mystery surrounding a missing wheel lock key.

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

10:52  2005 Renault Clio 182 Trophy for Thyroid UK

11:40  The Intercooler Podcast: How two friends changed the way enthusiasts buy cars forever // episode 306

13:22  41k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe

13:32  1974 Citroen GS Birotor

13:49  BaT Auctions Located in the United Kingdom

20:20  2019 Lamborghini Urus

21:46  LS3-Powered 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Sport Coupe ICON Derelict

21:51  1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Confortevole

28:14  748-Mile 2012 Lexus LFA

29:08  50-Years-Family-Owned 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350

31:46  1967 Lamborghini 400 GT Spider Conversion

33:03  1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina

33:44 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport

33:57  Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s 213-Mile 2017 Ford GT

34:57  1967 Citroen DS19 Henri Chapron Serie 2 Cabriolet Conversion by Karl’s Autowerkstatt

36:43  Stroppe-Modified, 331-Powered 1969 Ford Bronco NORRA Mexican 1000 Race Truck

42:17  1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer

42:30  1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback A-Code 289 3-Speed

43:30  3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed

43:42  1966 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi 4-Speed

43:51  1991 Volkswagen T3 Multivan Blue Star Hannover Edition 5-Speed

44:19  1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda

44:46  Ford Thunderbird (1955-1957) model page

49:46  Ex-Burt Reynolds listings

Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

This week Alex and Beck jump right in with nothing much on the agenda, but overcome that hurdle to cover how the LFA has evolved in the market; peeling out and peeling tires; waterborne Lambos; viewers vs. watchers; a study in twins; sedentary Hondas; two very different takes on the modern dealer experience; whether a GT350 is truly necessary; the Mount Rushmore of "is it real?"; a practical argument against divorce; a practical argument for driving the wheels off the nicest car you can find; letting people abuse your precious; an impressive performance by Beck's kids; taking fake places at face value; and, most importantly, instilling the road trip spirit and a love of maps in one's offspring;

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

0:51 748-Mile 2012 Lexus LFA

4:46  2025 Watersports Car Series L 16′

9:22  Sequential-VIN 1965 Porsche 911 Coupes

11:41  3k-Mile Supercharged 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed

16:33  BaT Auctions Presents: The Fox-Body Collection – Six 1980s Ford Mustangs

19:11 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS L77 4-Speed

22:24  1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback 4-Speed

22:49  1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback K-Code 4-Speed

36:18  Event Coverage: BaT Alumni Gathering at the Sonoma Speed Festival

49:35  Delaware BaT Meet-Up—May 16 with McQueen Classics!

Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

This week on our little podcast, Alex and Randy talk about the Jim Farley Pantera and great PR advice for other auto execs before moving on to Randy's recent trip to Japan. He describes the general automotive vibe there: multi-generational Skylines casually out in the wild, tiny Kei cars everywhere, the cultural norm of backing into one's parking space, Cal-look Beetles, multicolored license plates, Mitsuokas, Tokyo Drift lookalikes, a ride on the bullet train, a visit to the Tamiya model store, and a missed Fast & Furious-themed opportunity (to be remedied next time).

Next up, the pair go over highlights from their watchlists, including a former resident of our very own BaT HQ, some early Subaru love, a Sabrina pull, a matched pair, an odd but compelling boat, and an odd but compelling Cord.

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

0:25  Jim Farley’s 1972 DeTomaso Pantera

0:36  Ford CEO Jim Farley on BaT Podcast Episode 112

2:00  Revisiting Colin Comer, Adventures in Shelby

21:54  1966 Bill Thomas Cheetah Coupe

22:14  1964 Bill Thomas Cheetah Cro-Sal Special Roadster

25:51  65-Kilometer 1990 BMW Z1

26:41  second generation Cosmo

27:04  1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

27:50 Alps-Inspired Carrera Digital Slot Car Raceway

28:13  Original-Owner 1982 Subaru BRAT GL 4-Speed

29:52  2007 Frauscher 686 Lido

30:48  Ex–Mille Miglia Storica 1947 Healey Elliott Saloon

31:14  1977 Lotus Esprit S1

31:40  1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe w/Rambler Rebel V8

32:45  1982 Renault 5 Alpine Turbo

33:40  Le Mans–Class-Winning 1976 Porsche 934 Race Car

34:29 Sequential-VIN 1965 Porsche 911 Coupes

36:45  1992 BMW 325i Touring 5-Speed

36:47  1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100

36:53  1979 Porsche 930 Turbo

38:20  Oldsmobile 307-Powered 1937 Cord 812 Westchester

40:49  35k-Mile 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe 6-Speed

41:54  1958 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door Hardtop

42:59  Florida BaT Meet-Up—April 25 with Bullet Motorsports!

44:21  The Motoring Club Presents: Cold Start—April 26 in San Francisco, California

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Several of our core BaT Podcast crew are away on business and/or pleasure this week, so we bring you a remastered version of episode 118 - we'll be back next week!

Alex, Randy, and Howard give a brief event recap and then talk about a Saab record holder; the "full mileage discount"; how much raw performance can be had for under (or well under) $40k; scary prospects from the likes of AMG and Aston Martin; the ideal four-Porsche driveway for value seekers; and what's in store for the first-year Bentayga.

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

03:54 2025 Snowball Rally April 25, 26 & 27, 2025

04:00  Hagerty California Mille

04:30  Third Annual BaT Moto Gathering, May 17, 2025 at The Quail

04:54  Historic Grand Prix at Zandvoort 2025

06:19  WeatherTech Vintage Weekend with Brian Redman July 17-20, 2025

08:58  South Florida BaT Meet-Up—April 19 with K2 Motorcars!

09: 36 k2motorcars user page

13:38  Chevrolet Corvette C5 model page

14:04  First-gen Bentley Continental GT

17:12  BMW E63/E64 M6

17:50  Audi RS5

18:05 Audi B7 RS4

18:24  Nissan 370Z

20:02  First-gen Cadillac CTS & CTS-V

21:28  Mercedes-Benz W203 C55 & C32 AMG

24:41  BMW E89 Z4 Roadster

25:39  Dodge Neon SRT-4

26:51  Dodge Challenger (non-SRT, 2009-2015)

27:24  Chrysler Crossfire

29:06  Mazda NC MX-5 Miata

30:26 2001-2007 Subaru Impreza WRX

30:33  Volvo V70R

33:19  Mazdaspeed6

34:00  Mazdaspeed3

36:07 Porsche 986 Boxster

38:22  Ford Mustang Saleen S281

42:06 Porsche 955/957 Cayenne Turbo

47:06  Jaguar XKR

48:01  Panoz Esperante

48:20  Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab

48:51  Fiat 500 Abarth (2012-2019)

Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at [email protected]!

This BaT Podcast episode, recorded on a particularly active day for the motorcycle shop next door, sees Alex, Randy and Cam choosing the best of the transitory period between the late '50s and mid '60s. They set the stage with politics, the state of American optimism, and the top film, music and motorsports events of the year before picking their favorite vehicles in the Sports Car, Truck/4x4, Family Hauler, Daily Driver, and Wild Card categories. 

Along the way: driving a DB4 in flip flops; wildly varying opinions on the '60 Galaxie lineup; a country sedan that isn't; big honkin' Brit cars; light name-calling; a tight race in trucks; a helluva deal; an aquatic detour in high style; an aspirational rush into GT territory; overloading a Giulietta TI; a sad Mini merger; and a most honorable mention. 

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

0:57  All previous auction results for model year 1960

14:58  1960 Porsche 356B Super w/ GT Fuel Tank

17:07  1960 Fiat-Abarth 750 Sestriere by Zagato

20:18  1960 Aston Martin DB4 4.2

25:10 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

26:50 Targa Florio-Class-Winning 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato

34:36 Confusing Name: 1960 Ford Country Sedan

36:31 1960 Citroen DS19

36:36  Citroën Spring T-Shirt in the BaT Gear Store

40:01 Ex–Alfred Hitchcock 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Saloon by Mulliner

41:08 LQ4-Powered 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur by H.J. Mulliner Design 7508 w/Van Gerbig Quarter Windows

44:13  Single-Family-Owned 1960 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Transporter

46:51  1960 Land Rover 88 Series II

51:01  1960 Willys Station Wagon 4×4 for Charity

53:49  1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Coupe

56:21  Modified 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE 4-Speed

1:01:45  1960 Riva Tritone 26′

1:06:53 1960 Jaguar XK150 FHC 3.8L w/ Overdrive

1:09:40  Modified 1960 MG MGA 1600 Roadster

1:15:10 BaT’s 1275cc 1960 Morris Mini Minor

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!