The Daily Vroom

Good morning Vroomers,

I get pitched all the time from watches to investment funds, dealerships and whole lot more. Everyone seems to want a piece of this audience. Over two years of The Daily Vroom, though, I've never once said yes to an ad. Not a single one.

I’m asked all the time how I make money running this. The straight answer is I don't. I do it because I love the classic car world and I really enjoy adding value to the community. That's been the unspoken deal from day one.

All that said, I'm not completely closed off to offer you something compelling. If a company I respect comes along with something that genuinely helps you, not me, I'm willing to listen.

Michelin reached out a while back with a straightforward proposal: give one Vroomer a free set of four tires from their Michelin Classic catalog. No discount code, no partial offer, just the full set.

It feels right to share this one. So many gorgeous classics are still out there running on tires that are 15 or 20 years old. The tread might look decent, but the rubber compound hardens with age, something I’ve faced more times than I’d like! Grip fades, braking takes longer, and wet-weather performance suffers the most. You can have a beautifully preserved car and still be putting safety at risk because of what's connecting it to the road.

So if you're interested in being in the running for the set, just reply to this email and say "I'm in." I'll collect all the names, toss them into a random generator, and draw one winner. Simple, fair, and no funny business.

Big thanks to Michelin for making this happen.

On a related note, they told me they’re also running a program through 2026 where if you buy Michelin Classic tires from Tire Rack and upload your invoice on their site, you get a prepaid Visa card that covers the cost of the tires (minus tax). It functions like cash, so it's a nice perk if you're already thinking about fresh rubber anyway.

No affiliate links here, no cut for me, no hidden angle, just passing along something useful to get safer, better-performing tires under those special cars.

YESTERDAY’S TOP 5 SALES

What a fantastic day for Collecting Cars! They kicked off the week strong with a $1.7 million sale topping the charts on that stunning Tailor Made Ferrari, followed closely by the second-highest result on the Porsche. Great momentum right out of the gate.

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

Sale of the Day

This was a strong spec. 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible 20 Years Edition, electric Blue Metallic over Parchment with matching blue accents, production number 292 of just 412 built for the U.S., powered by the 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 with 250 horsepower and paired to a 6-speed automatic. Heated seats, anniversary trim, unmodified, 61,000 miles, clean Carfax, and offered at no reserve. It sold for $8,100.

The seller mentioned he had been offered $9,000 locally before choosing to run it on Cars & Bids. On the surface that sounds like a missed opportunity, but anyone who has done local transactions understands how theoretical those numbers can be. A buyer agrees to a price, shows up, then starts negotiating in person over cosmetic flaws, soft-top quirks, or minor wear. That $9k often turns into something closer to the high eights once the dust settles.

This car was clearly a driver. Bubbling paint on the tonneau cover, intermittent soft-top operation, hazy headlights, interior wear, minor corrosion underneath. Nothing unusual for a 20-year-old convertible, but enough to frame expectations. An automatic transmission and visible cosmetic needs typically cap upside in an online auction environment, especially at no reserve.

Against that backdrop, $8,100 feels in line with reality rather than a disappointment.

The bigger takeaway is the Saab value proposition. For well under $10k, the buyer received a limited-production anniversary model with a turbo V6, distinctive color combination, and a design that still stands apart from the German mainstream. Comparable limited-run convertibles from Porsche, BMW, or Mercedes simply do not trade anywhere near this level.

In practical terms, the seller likely avoided the back-and-forth of a local renegotiation and achieved a clean, competitive result. The buyer acquired a rare Aero at entry-level money with room for cosmetic improvement and upside.

That is a fair outcome on both sides and a reminder that Saab continues to offer outsized value in today’s enthusiast market.

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