Bring a Trailer Podcast
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsJoin Bring a Trailer President Randy Nonnenberg and friends as they chat about cars, BaT listings, and industry news amongst each other as well as with guests from the BaT community and around the automotive world.
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Episodes
BaT Staff on Recent Events, Automobilia, and QoTW
April 18, 2024 07:30 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBIn 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; getting some color into your life via car collecting; forced learning about mid-'70s land yachts; an...
The 1600veloce Interview
April 11, 2024 07:30 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBAt 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; focusing on the long view rather than a single sale price; how detailed photos can make a sale;...
Spring Plans Aplenty
April 04, 2024 07:30 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBAlex 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 rally in May; Alex's first trip to the Indy 500; Zac's second trip to Japan, this time to partake i...
Ken Lingenfelter's Corvettes, Ferraris, and Wide-Ranging BaT Watchlist
March 28, 2024 07:30 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBIn 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 of a broad set of automotive interests; the perils and joys of being in the "Ferrari Club"; bei...
Events, Favorite Listings, and Verified Checkout
March 21, 2024 07:30 - 45 minutes - 62 MBAlex 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 Christmas morning present delivered via flatbed and forklift; divine intentions regarding 1960s ...
Colin Comer
March 14, 2024 07:30 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBIn 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; sharing a Lister Knobbly with Sam Smith for a thousand miles; telling Keith Martin to stick to spo...
Motorcycles at BaT
March 07, 2024 11:05 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBSit 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, many tangents. We aim to feature more staff appearances on the podcast to go along with the r...
Peter Egan on His Career at Large
February 29, 2024 11:30 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBHere 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 addictions to the great machinery of the world, the call of the open road, and the treasures to be found when...
BaT Talks Emory Speedsters and JDM Legends
February 22, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBAlex 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.
AJ Baime on Go Like Hell, The Arsenal of Democracy, and More
February 15, 2024 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBIn 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 entitled Survival of the Fastest: Weed, Speed, and the 1980s Drug Scandal that Shocked the Sports World. ...
Getting on Track
February 08, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBAlex and Zac discuss their various experiences with track days and club racing; what defines a supercar; and their favorite engine swaps.
Jonathan Ward on ICON and Other Endeavors
February 01, 2024 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBRandy and Jonathan talk about high-end customs, matte finishes, artisanal leather goods, lasting and recognizable design language, and Go Campaign.
Stories from the Dawn of BaT Auctions
January 25, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBJoin 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.
Csaba Csere Shares Car and Driver Stories
January 18, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBHoward 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.
We're Back! Discussing Celeb Cars and Busting Myths
January 11, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBRandy, 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.
BaT talks Rennsport Reunion 7 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
October 06, 2023 05:07 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBRandy 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 and kobus talk cars, vintage racing and more
May 15, 2023 17:20 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBRandy Nonnenberg sits down with Bring a Trailer community member, photographer and site contributor, kobus, to talk all things cars, vintage motorsports and more.
“A Quiet Greatness” with Myron Vernis and Mark Brinker
December 06, 2022 17:43 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBRandy 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 collector of Italian sports cars from the 1950s. The story of how they met and collaborated on this impressive project is absolute...
Staff Discuss the Best Exhibits at SEMA and Current Market Trends
November 18, 2022 14:49 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBThe 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.
Staff Discuss Mario Andretti's Career, Events in Porsches, and Favorite Auction Listings
October 28, 2022 15:36 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBHoward 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, and excitement around live auctions including the Oktmotorfest Collection and our third Ferrari F40.
Staff Discuss the Lamborghini Market and their Favorite Auction Listings
July 19, 2022 18:52 - 45 minutes - 62 MBHoward, Alex, and Zac circle up to discuss the Lamborghini market, debrief on our fantastic Seattle Bring a Trailer Alumni Event, and dish on their favorite recent listings including a 1955 Austin Healey 100S, a TdF-bodied Ferrari 250 GT, a Bugatti Type 59/50, and more, and share tales from the recent Copperstate 1000 Rally.
Cars and Baseball with Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson
June 27, 2022 18:59 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBHoward sits down with Reggie Jackson to talk about his great car stories as well as what he loves collecting today. He used to cruise his LS6 Chevelle to the stadium for home games, and he drove 42 hours cross-country in the Rolls-Royce Corniche he still owns the day after hitting 3 home runs in Game 6 to clinch the 1977 World Series. Tune in to hear these and much more in this 44th episode about #44!
Dry Ice Cleaning with Scott Ales
May 24, 2022 23:06 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBIn this episode Randy sits down with veteran BaT Community member Scott Ales to talk about his network of dry ice cleaning providers across the USA called Dryce Nation. They talk about the new equipment and techniques that are being used on BaT listings to help present underbody and engine compartments in impressively clean detail.
Miles Collier and the Archaeological Automobile
May 10, 2022 00:21 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWe sit down with Miles Collier to discuss his knowledgeable insights on what it means to be a collector, how to approach the restoration process, racing a Porsche Speedster in 1970s SCCA events, and many other topics covered in his new book The Archaeological Automobile.
Talking Devin Sports Cars with Kevin Callahan
March 18, 2022 17:24 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBHoward chats with Kevin Callahan about Devin Sports Cars' heritage, history and future. Check them out online at https://devinsportscarsllc.com/.
Collecting and Indy Car Culture with Bill Oesterle
February 28, 2022 16:39 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHoward chats with Bill Oesterle about collecting and Indy car culture. If you are interested in supporting the ALS Association, donations can be made here http://webin.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=IN_homepage
Porsche 959 and 962 Ownership with Wayne Dempsey
February 11, 2022 22:15 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBRandy and Wayne sit down to chat 959's, the parts business and how to tell your wife you accidentally bought an $800,000 car.
Talking Vintage Aston Martins and the Collector Car Market with Steve Serio
January 13, 2022 00:23 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHoward kicks off 2022 by chatting with Steve Serio (BaT user fiminod) about vintage Aston Martins and the collector car market.
Show or Display Vehicles and 2021 Year in Review
December 20, 2021 20:59 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBHoward and Alex wrap up 2021 with a few of their favorites from the year and dive into Show or Display vehicles.
Velocity Invitational Recap and Notable Auction Listings
December 03, 2021 18:43 - 44 minutes - 41 MBRandy, Howard and Zac chat about the Velocity Invitational event at Laguna Seca and touch on notable auctions from the past week.
Turbocharged DeLoreans, Ford GT Trio, and Favorite Auctions of the Week
November 10, 2021 20:58 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHoward, Zac and Alex are back talking about their favorite auctions from the past week.
Rallying through Sicily: 2021 Targa Florio Event Recap
October 28, 2021 23:05 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBRandy, Howard and Zac chat about the 2021 Targa Florio.
The Wob Interview
October 20, 2021 16:17 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBHoward, Zac and Alex chat with BaT seller extraordinaire, Robert Dietz, better known as Wob.
The Team Talks Favorite Muscle Cars and Dream Garages
October 08, 2021 00:07 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBHoward, Zac and Alex chat about their favorite muscle cars and what they would have in their dream garages.
The Team Talks Favorite Auction Listings and Opinions on 4x4 Builds
September 27, 2021 21:42 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBRandy, Howard, Zac and Alex are back! In this episode, the boys chat about their favorite auction listings and preference on 4x4 builds.
Dynamics of Ultra-Low Mileage and Early Racing History with the Roeblings and Vanderbilts
September 21, 2021 00:26 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBHoward, Zac, and Alex discuss the dynamics of ultra-low mileage vehicles and early racing history with the Roeblings and Vanderbilts on the 30th episode of the BaT podcast.
Joey Pomerenke and the Dallas Motor Club
September 14, 2021 16:50 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBHoward chats with BaT community member Joey Pomerenke of the Dallas Motor Club.
Custom Racing Boats and Cross-Shopping Sports Cars from 1967
September 07, 2021 21:30 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBHoward, Zac and Alex discuss custom racing boats and cross-shopping sports cars from 1967.
Greg Miller; Founder of the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum
August 30, 2021 20:07 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBRandy chats with Greg Miller, the Founder of the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum.
Getting Kids Into Cars with R&T Crew
August 24, 2021 17:39 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRandy sits down with Dan Bova from R&T Crew to discuss the incredible opportunity to speak directly to young enthusiasts and to deliver something truly entertaining and educational.
Getting Kids Excited About Cars with R&T Crew
August 24, 2021 17:39 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRandy sits down with Dan Bova from R&T Crew to discuss the incredible opportunity to speak directly to young enthusiasts and to deliver something truly entertaining and educational.
Monterey Car Week
August 16, 2021 23:32 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBHoward. Zac, and Alex are back with the inside scoop of the 2021 Monterey Car Week.
Jay Ward of Pixar on His Cars and Monterey
August 11, 2021 17:52 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn this episode, Randy chats with Jay Ward of Pixar about his cars and Monterey Car Week.
Eddie Hill's Ford GT, Small-Displacement V8 Engines, and Valet Tips
July 27, 2021 00:40 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHoward. Zac, and Alex are back at the BaT headquarters chatting about Eddie Hill's Ford GT, Small-Displacement V8 Engines, and Valet Tips.
Duesenbergs and Motocompos: Staff Discuss Notable Auction Results and More
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBHoward, Zac and Alex discuss notable auction results from the Bring a Trailer headquarters.
Jay Leno on Car Collecting, Restoration Projects and Selling His First Car in 30 Years
July 09, 2021 15:58 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBRandy and Howard catch up with one of the greatest car guys of all time, Jay Leno.
RPM Foundation and the Future of Vintage Specialty Workshops
June 28, 2021 20:54 - 48 minutes - 110 MBWe sit down with Nick Ellis of the RPM foundation to chat about the restoration and preservation of classic cars.
Market Insights with Fantasy Junction's Spencer Trenery
June 21, 2021 21:44 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHoward sits down with Spencer Trenery, owner of the Bay Area dealership Fantasy Junction.
Steve Dinan Talks BMW Tuning Then and Now
June 11, 2021 17:54 - 40 minutes - 92.4 MBRandy and Howard sit down with BMW enthusiast and CarBahn Autoworks owner Steve Dinan.
CaptainMyCaptain - 2019 BaT Commenter of the Year
June 04, 2021 21:31 - 1 hour - 90 MBRandy chats with one of BaT's most prolific users, CaptainMyCaptain, the 2019 BaT Commenter of the Year.