1981 Ferrari 512 BB for sale on BaT Auctions – ending August 22 (Lot #117,526)
This 1981 Ferrari 512 BB is one of 929 carbureted examples produced between 1976 and 1981, and it was imported to the US in July 1981. The car was registered…
Just A Car Guy: just do it
About Just A Car Guy just adding interesting stuff to the blog in my spare time, so pardon the miscellany and lack of any organization. If you need to email…
Johnny Cash finds his Plymouth Savoy
In 1972 Johnny Cash was hired to do a series of radio commercials for Plymouth. During a break he he got to talking about the best car he ever owned…
Can You Put a Rooftop Tent on a Classic Car?
When you buy a classic car, you rarely purchase it as a daily driver. You might take it to the occasional car show or out for a weekend drive, but…
A Fiero Can't Be A Ferrari, and other Unpopular Opinions
You know those awful Fieros with a fiberglass “Ferrari” body on top, proudly brought to the local car show by a strange individual? I thought those Fieros taught us that,…
Events for July 2023 Bring a Trailer
Update 7/12/23: We’re excited to announce that registration is open for our marquee annual event—the BaT Alumni Gathering at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, CA on August 19, in…
people com up with some crazy stuff, and this is another of dozens of example of why the Model T ws the most versatile vehicle I’ve ever seen
Just A Car Guy: people com up with some crazy stuff, and this is another of dozens of example of why the Model T ws the most versatile vehicle I've…
Sport Magazine gave away Corvettes to MVPs- Sorry Pete Rose!
For years Sport Magazine would choose an MVP for each of the major sports championships and award them with a brand new Corvette. Sandy Koufax, Johnny Unitas and Frank Robinson…
Classic Nation Tips: Insuring a Classic Car
Classic cars are often prized possessions of collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate their unique design, craftsmanship, and historical significance. But owning a vintage car also comes with the responsibility of…
Freedom at Forty MPH, or Life in the Not So Fast Lane
It’s the fourth of July, I’ve just recently turned forty, and I have some thoughts on freedom. If you lean towards pacifism, green-hair dye, or socialism you’re probably moving on…
LS3-Powered 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions – ending July 22 (Lot #114,296)
This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette split-window coupe was modified prior to the selling dealer’s 2023 acquisition by installing a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 and a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. Additional work is…
10 of the more unusual cars sold at Barrett-Jackson 2015
If you’ve never been to the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction be sure to put it on your list of destinations. For a Northerner like me a few days in sunny Arizona…