The Daily Vroom

Good Morning Vroomers,

$6.7M worth of vehicles changed hands online yesterday — and that’s without the 2022 Ford GT LM, which topped $1M but didn’t sell. Today, BaT has another shot at a seven-figure sale with the 60-Mile Ferrari 812 Competizione, but the action isn’t just on BaT.

A 2017 Ford GT is closing over at SOMO, and we’ve also flagged four no-reserve auctions under six figures from across different platforms — each one worth a second look.

MARKET LEADERBOARD

💰 The figures shared below don’t count any other sales such as car seats, memorabilia etc… All online auction sites are analyzed to put this leaderboard together.

I only include websites that have sold 5+ vehicles in the chart below.

YESTERDAY’S TOP 5 SALES

Plenty of incredible sales yesterday — but the standout, without question, was the 1888 Silsby Steam Fire Engine. Just like I said in the comments.

“Only @Wob could turn a 136-year-old fire engine into one of the most compelling auctions of the year. Steam, history, craftsmanship — and 911 as the serial number? Unreal. Not the oldest listing on BaT, but easily one of the most valuable. Absolute museum-grade magic.”

Want to dive deeper into any of these listings? Just click on the car to take you directly to the listing.

Nearly Sale of the Day

Yesterday, a 2021 Ferrari 812 GTS bid to $428,786 and didn’t meet reserve on Cars & Bids. Comments poured in blaming the economy, the dollar, even the political climate. But here’s the thing: that narrative doesn’t hold up.

Within the last month, another 812 GTS, 757 miles — sold for $666,666. And one with 10,000 miles moved for $469,000. So no, the market isn’t crashing. The issue here wasn’t macro — it was micro: this car, this auction, this moment.

Yes, this example had more miles than the $666k sale (3,700). Yes, it was finished in Nero Daytona over Cuoio — a classic but less headline-grabbing combo than Bianco Avus over Rosso. And yes, it was up against stronger comps that closed recently.

But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad car — just one that couldn’t beat recent sales in the same arena. Sellers and commenters leaning on market pessimism are missing the point. The 812 GTS market is active. Buyers are here. They’re just smart — and they’ve seen better.

No Reserve Auctions To Keep An Eye On

Two reasons this one’s worth calling out.

First — the car itself. A clean, 44k-mile SC430 in silver over black, with a retractable hardtop and a buttery-smooth 4.3L V8. These are creeping out of their “retired dentist” reputation and into proper grand tourer territory. Lexus reliability, classic proportions, and a Mark Levinson sound system that still holds up.

Second — the comment section. Or more specifically, the seller's grip on it. Over 100 comments... and almost all from the seller. Mostly reposted images and extended monologues. Look, sellers can market how they want — and this one’s clearly experienced — but it’s borderline overwhelming. Feels more like a pitch than a conversation.

Still, the car’s solid. If you can look past the seller’s enthusiasm, this might be a sharp pick-up at the right price.

Some listings deserve attention just for what they are. This is one of them.

The 2023 Kia EV6 GT is an absolute weapon. Nearly 600 horsepower, AWD, and 0-60 in just over 3 seconds—all wrapped in a design that doesn’t scream for attention but still looks sharp enough to make people turn their heads. Finished in Steel Matte Gray over black, this one’s got presence, pace, and practicality. And it's selling no reserve.

What makes this more interesting is that this spec’d-out GT is still a bit of a unicorn on the used market. You rarely see them listed at all, and when you do, they’re usually not no-reserve and not this clean. The seller has done just over 2,000 miles since buying it earlier this year, and it comes with all the right extras—Tesla adapter, charging cable, mats, full service history, clean Carfax. It’s unmodified and optioned right.

But despite the rarity and performance, bids haven’t exploded. It’s sitting at $29,000 with hours left. Maybe it climbs. But that feels like a lot of car for the money if it doesn’t.

This 1994 Ferrari 456 GT might be one of the best-kept secrets in modern Ferrari history. A naturally aspirated 5.5L V12, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed gated manual — all wrapped in Pininfarina lines and finished in Verde Inglese over tan. It’s got presence, pedigree, and a manual shifter that puts it in rare company.

Yes, it’s been driven — over 150k km — but that’s what makes it appealing. This isn’t a garage queen. It’s been maintained, it’s been enjoyed, and it’s still ready to tour. Timing belt’s been done, clutch replaced, and it comes with books, tools, and a pretty healthy invoice trail.

And because it’s being offered with no reserve, someone is walking away with a V12 Ferrari. Period. If you've ever wanted to scratch that gated-shifter itch without breaking into the six-figure club, this might be your moment.

Mazda didn’t cut corners on the 10th Anniversary. Sapphire Blue Mica, blue top, blue Alcantara inserts, Nardi wheel, and the debut of the 6-speed manual. Bilsteins, Torsen diff, strut brace. Everything you’d option, they made standard. Only 3,000 came to the U.S. and they rarely pop up this clean — and this one’s no reserve!

Yes, it’s had six owners. But if that’s your hang-up, you’re missing the point. The mileage is still under 60k. It’s lived in warm states. It’s sorted. And at the time of writing, it’s sitting in driver-grade money — not collector money — which makes this a very appealing buy.

Now, a couple light scratches and a roll bar won’t bother the Miata faithful. In fact, the roll bar’s a plus.

So yeah, it’s a future classic. But it’s also a present-day steal if the final bid doesn’t creep up much more.