The Daily Vroom

Good morning Vroomers,

Last week didn’t quite hit the now-familiar $50M+ mark, but the market still moved an impressive $46.3M worth of cars. A quieter week by recent standards, but plenty of interesting metal changed hands.

Today’s newsletter dives into the one listing that stopped me mid scroll, a wagon that’s pure temptation, and a handful of other auctions worth tracking before they’re gone.

Settle in and scrol some very good cars are hiding below.

Find of The Week

Every so often a listing drops that makes you stop mid scroll. This week it is a real unicorn: a 1981 Porsche 930 Turbo converted to full RUF BTR spec back in 1989, now live on Collecting Cars. Before you scroll past this one, it’s location is here in the US!

RUFs BTR program turned the already wild 930 Turbo into something far more serious. More power, upgraded suspension and brakes, and that unmistakable RUF presence. True period conversions do not surface often and most stay in Europe. Seeing one titled and ready to go in California and listed on a platform better known for its European, Australian and Middle Eastern sales is unexpected and worth paying attention to.

This one nails the look: Grand Prix White, non sunroof shell, RUF Speedlines, proper Recaros, and period bodywork. It has been woken up after years in Belgian storage with fresh suspension, brake work, and other maintenance from a respected shop. There are some small quirks (a stubborn seat belt light, a puff of smoke here and there) but nothing that should scare off a real enthusiast.

It is also a market curiosity. RUF values have been climbing but remain inconsistent, especially for WP VIN cars like this versus the ultra rare full W09 VIN RUF builds. This one sold out of Belgium, made its way to California, and has had very little traction early on in it’s listing. Expect serious action as people discover it.

If you follow RUF history or just love wild 80s Turbos, this is one of the more interesting US based listings from Collecting Cars we have seen in a while and a rare chance to own something usually kept overseas.

Auction of The Week

You know I have to pick a wagon every week. Wagons are my weakness, and this one has completely stolen my attention. A 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in the perfect Nogaro Blue, already titled here in the States, and selling at no reserve. If there’s ever a car that makes me hover over the bid button, it’s this.

The RS4 Avant is one of those cars that rewrote what a fast wagon could be. It’s small by today’s standards but feels serious and purposeful wide fenders, Quattro grip, and the kind of presence that made Audi cool in the first place. This is the wagon that turned a generation of enthusiasts into Audi diehards.

This particular car is special. Just over 53,000 miles, finished in the color everyone wants, and clearly loved. The owner has kept it sharp and well cared for, with fresh service and attention to the details that matter. It’s been driven lightly since it was last on Cars & Bids back in 2021, when it sold for $91,000. Seeing it come back with so few extra miles makes this feel like a second chance at a car people regret not buying the first time.

Clean, rare, and ready to enjoy, that’s a hard combination to find. With no reserve and a U.S. title in hand, this one will have plenty of eyes on it. Current bid is just over $81k, but I’d expect a serious fight at the finish.

Auctions You Don’t Want To Miss

This one is unreal!

A 500 horsepower high revving V10 stuffed into a family sedan. BMW only tried this once and they nailed it. This E60 M5 is the wildest four door they ever built, a car that feels more motorsport than luxury. Most have been driven hard, modded, or simply used up. This one has just 3,300 miles, bone stock, perfectly optioned, and Southern owned from new.

It is Alpine White over Sepang leather, loaded with the right gear: full Merino hide, heated seats front and back, head up display, the factory 19 inch Style 166M wheels. No tacky mods, no mystery history. The seller went deep on maintenance this year with fresh fluids everywhere, new tires, even transmission and diff service so it is not just a garage ornament, it is ready to enjoy.

Low mile E60s almost never surface. You can rebuild rod bearings or replace gaskets but you cannot undo decades of use. If you have been waiting for a true time capsule V10 M car this is as close to day one new as the E60 M5 gets.

Alright, let’s dive into this jaw-dropping 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport in Riviera Blue. This thing is a rare gem, only 227 Clubsports were built to homologate Porsche’s GT racing in the 90s.

It’s got the full track-ready vibe: seam-welded chassis, roll cage, lightweight build, and a super-rare factory air conditioning option for a touch of comfort. Showing just 39,000 km, it’s stock, freshly serviced with fixed oil leaks, refreshed brakes, new front shocks, and a replaced trailing arm.

For U.S. buyers nervous about importing, chill, this car’s got you covered. At 30 years old, it cruises right through the 25-year import rule, meaning it skips modern DOT and EPA standards, no stress over crash tests or emissions. Plus, it avoids the new 15-25% tariffs hitting newer cars. You’re only on the hook for the standard 2.5% import duty. So, for a $400,000 car that’s about $10,000 in duty, plus shipping and broker fees. Not pocket change, but way less scary than some make it sound.

The BaT comment section, though is a total mess. There’s a tangle of chatter with some folks swearing you’ll get hit with extra 10-15% tariffs on top of the 2.5% duty.

The 25-year rule (check HTSUS 9903.94.04 if you’re curious, it’s very long winded!) clearly states cars this old only pay the 2.5% duty, no extra tariffs. Some importers might overcharge out of caution or confusion, but that’s not the law.

And VAT? That’s a European tax, not a U.S. import thing, despite what some comments claim.

It’s a bummer BaT doesn’t step in with clearer, up-to-date info to cut through the noise. They could easily arm bidders with a quick rundown on the 25-year rule and duty costs, maybe with a disclaimer to always double-check with a pro importer or customs broker. It’d save everyone the headache of sorting through outdated or mixed-up advice in the comments.

To sum it up this Riviera Blue RS Clubsport with AC is a once-in-a-blue-moon find, clean and ready to roll. Don’t let the import confusion scare you off, just get a sharp customs broker (upfront, you have time) who knows the rules, and you’re set to snag a Porsche legend.

Some cars turn into legends the moment they leave the factory. The BMW 1M wasn’t supposed to. It was a small-run experiment built from leftover parts, and BMW planned to make just a few thousand. Instead it became the modern M car everyone wishes they’d bought when new.

This one is the dream spec. Valencia Orange, single California owner, 24,300 miles, clean history, no modifications, full records. It has the right factory packages and the 19-inch Style 359M wheels. It has lived its life in a garage and shows no coastal corrosion, a detail the seller confirmed after a careful inspection. Recent service covers important sensors and fluids, exactly the sort of care you want to see.

The 1M stands out because BMW hasn’t built anything like it since. Hydraulic steering, compact size, and a raw, eager chassis in an era before M cars got big and heavy. Owners rarely let go, which is why finding an unmodified, one-owner, low-mile car is special.

Bidding is at $72,000 with a few days left. Expect action at the end, this checks every box for the collectors who know what this car is.