Bring a Trailer Podcast

Alex sits down with Randy, Zac, and Howard to discuss cars they need to see (or see again) before their inevitable (but let us hope distant) demise; registration slips as keepsakes; makes or models that they've never managed to put eyes on; a theoretical invite to use an Amphicar for its intended purpose; the abandoned cars of Dubai and Detroit; breathtaking finds in museums; the likelihood of the...

Alex brings on special guest Beck Diefenbach, manager of the BaT White Glove team, to discuss clandestine BaT operations; the differences between White Glove and Premium listings, as well as the differences between WG and other paths to auction; the singular experience of hitting a San Francisco pothole full-bore in a 911 SC Targa; high-end sellers and buyers who are shocked at the low fee structu...

Randy, Alex, Zac, and Howard discuss the undying popularity of the Lexus LFA and various Heritage Edition Ford GTs; Randy's experience at Tour Auto in Paris and the resulting aspirations for next year; Zac's recent adventures piloting hot kei cars in Japan, where the rain is slipperier than US rain and the car scene is otherworldly; hard-hitting questions about the JDM snack scene; the mysterious...

In this episode, Tyler talks with country rock guitarist, vintage BMW aficionado, and frequent motorcycle seller David Lee, who has made quite a name for himself on BaT as he approaches 50 sales. They cover early parental concerns about motorcycle riding; obsessive tendencies; the power of the no-reserve auction format; a red door as branding; building community by selling from the heart; the upco...

Alex talks with Road Scholars founder and CEO Cam Ingram about the first 356 and 550 Spyder that made him fall in love with cars and Porsches as an art student in the '90s; sweeping floors at a local shop, as every good automotive career begins with; getting laid out on the floor by an angry painter; the evolution of the shop industry; the ultimate sexiness of the four-cam Fuhrmann motor; which "p...

In this episode, Alex and Howard (newly returned to the West Coast) talk about last weekend's Alumni Gathering in Scottsdale, Arizona; the upcoming California Mille; "racing budget dysmorphia"; the wide array of parts, memorabilia, artwork, and even furniture now available on BaT; current listings catching their eye; the BaT community's ability to discern between good, great, and exceptional; gett...

At long last, Randy sits down with Anthony Serra—the driving force, along with his superstar team, of the highest-volume seller on BaT with nearly 1,400 listings and counting. They discuss Anthony's lifetime in the car business, from the family trade in '80s gray-market imports to a racing career to his first BaT listing and beyond; the importance of putting systems in place to operate at scale; f...

Alex and Zac discuss the highs and lows inherent of owning a fleet of first-world problems; shaming one's old supercar with one's FWD daily driver; sharing Laguna Seca with a Cybertruck; finding an age-appropriate classic; building the ultimate 356 in your head; what makes vintage vintage; Slantnose pros and cons; NSX desires, and preparing one for the long haul to the upcoming Overcrest Redux ral...

In this episode, Ken Lingengelter talks with Alex about his first career in title insurance; getting arrested for driving a Chevy in Dearborn; his lifelong love affair with the Corvette; taking on the Lingenfelter mantle from the late John, and the company's subsequent expansion; the Lingenfelter Collection's array of charitable endeavors; beating the Blue Angels to 60 in a C5 Corvette; the perils...

Alex and Randy talk about our recent Meet-Up event on Saturday, March 16, in Encinitas, California; evading Ospreys while humming Kenny Loggins at Miramar; a plug for Randy's upcoming appearance on Spike's Car Radio; getting the good cars out of mothballs for the spring; correct California license plate colors; what they've got their eyes on in a time of record-breaking volume on BaT; imagining a...

In this episode, Randy and Alex sit down with Shelby expert, restorer, journalist, author, and frequent BaT seller Colin Comer. The talk about his path from his first MGB GT into the world of bargain Ferraris on his ultimate path to Shelby collection and expertise; a (literal) run-in with the law as a teenager in a rusty GTV; his hot take on the Cobra Daytona Coupe versus a plain-Jane roadster; sh...

Sit down with Alex and get to know Tyler Greenblatt, BaT's resident motorcycle guru and just an all-around charming individual. The two talk about Ducatis, Harleys, Vincents, Hondas, and a number of other lovely or oddball bikes; the great time we had at the 2023 Quail Motorcycle Gathering, and every BaT Alumni Gathering; several "lightning round" questions of the slow lightning variety; and many,...

Here he is, folks—the one-and-only, the legendary, the beloved Peter Egan. He of Side Glances in Road & Track , of countless harebrained but inspirational road trips, of mock road tests, and so much more. This is the man so many of us at BaT and beyond like to think we've fashioned ourselves after; a modest and humble writer who, perhaps unknowingly, has played a formative role in our addictio...

Alex and Zac discuss the impressive values attained by Emory Speedsters and their modded Porsche brethren; Zac dreams of a Mk IV Supra beater; Alex is presented with a lengthy, detailed, and possibly accurate primer on the R34 Skyline; the duo field questions from members of the BaT staff posing as BaT sellers; and Zac comes perilously close to softening his opinions on tastes held by other people...

In this episode, Alex sits down for an engaging conversation with prolific freelance writer and interviewer AJ Baime, author of  Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans ;  The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War ; and his most recent collaboration, an autobiography of racer (and secret drug smuggler) Randy Lanier entit...

Alex and Zac discuss their various experiences with track days and club racing; what defines a supercar; and their favorite engine swaps.

Randy and Jonathan talk about high-end customs, matte finishes, artisanal leather goods, lasting and recognizable design language, and Go Campaign.

Join Randy, Zac, Howard, and Alex as they tell stories from the early days of BaT Auctions. Also, more myth-busting; the team reviews Michael Mann's Ferrari ; Howard pronounces Peugeot for the entertainment of all.

Howard sits down with former Car and Driver Editor-in-Chief Csaba Csere (say it with us!) to talk about blouse shopping with David E. Davis, memorable overseas road tests, favorite racetrack experiences, and other highlights from his long and distinguished tenure at the magazine.

Randy, Alex, and Zac review their automotive-themed holiday activities and talk Madden, McGregor, and MJ before moving on to busting myths about BaT and casting aspersions on the fine tire installation professionals of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Randy and the team at Bring a Trailer recap the Rennsport Reunion 7 celebration at Laguna Seca. Four full days filled with iconic Porsche vehicles and drivers racing on track and so much more.

Randy Nonnenberg sits down with Bring a Trailer community member, photographer and site contributor, kobus, to talk all things cars, vintage motorsports and more.

Randy gets together with  Myron Vernis and Mark Brinker to discuss their new four-volume history of post-war Japanese cars,  A Quiet Greatness .  Myron joined the BaT community in 2008 and has one of the most eclectic car collections in the country, while Mark has been on BaT since 2012 and is an orthopedic surgeon, author, screenwriter, land speed record-holder, and colle...

The Bring a Trailer team sits down to discuss the sites and highlights of the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and explore the impact on current market trends in the enthusiast and collector community.

Howard and Alex gather around the mic to discuss the career of racing legend  Mario Andretti  (guest of honor at the recent Velocity Invitational at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca), the price of slicks, and Luftgekühlt 8. Auction talk turns to the recent  JDM Collection  sale, up-and-down market trends, exceptional results like this  Hemi-powered 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T...