The Daily Vroom

Good morning Vroomers!

Yesterday saw just shy of $6.5M in vehicle sales across all platforms, with an above-average daily sale price of $45K. Interestingly, there weren’t many high-end sales driving that number up—instead, a strong wave of mid-range sales kept the market moving.

Below, you’ll find a breakdown of the top 5 makes sold, their percentage of total sales, and their average selling price. Let’s dive in.

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

Not the big sales we’ve seen in the past, but that Sterrato is a lot of car for that money!

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

From Misstep to Masterstroke: The No-Stripe GT Comeback

A 15k-mile No Reserve 2005 Ford GT was meant to end yesterday. Instead, it turned into one of the most buzzed-about withdrawals we’ve seen lately—and for good reason.

The big issue was those black stripes. Listed as a four-option GT with factory stripes, something felt off. The spacing wasn’t quite right, the finish looked suspect, and after some sharp-eyed scrutiny, the truth came out: this wasn’t a striped car from Ford—it was a stripe-delete model, born without them.

That’s a big deal. Only 16 yellow stripe-delete GTs were made, and just six skipped the side stripes too. Rarity like that doesn’t just turn heads—it shifts the whole game.

The seller, sidelined by a health issue, couldn’t weigh in early on. But once they caught wind of the chatter, they didn’t hesitate—pulled the auction, vowed to strip the vinyl, and promised a relist, still no reserve. Smart move, and honestly, pretty classy.

When it returns, watch out. A factory-correct, no-stripe yellow GT at no reserve, that’s catnip for collectors. It’ll draw a bigger crowd and, mark my words, a fatter final bid. Missteps don’t often turn into wins like this—but this GT’s about to prove the exception.

Your Hemmings Feedback

You didn’t pull any punches when sharing your thoughts on Hemmings’ future in the auction space. The consensus? They’re at a crossroads.

As I said yesterday, I really want them to succeed—but now it’s up to them to make some changes. They did however sell this cool 1964 Amphicar 770 yesterday.

Below are the poll results, followed by a selection of your comments.

Auctions To Keep An Eye On

A 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S with all-wheel drive, a PDK transmission, and over $25K in factory options doesn’t need much of a sales pitch. These cars speak for themselves—400 horsepower, Sport Chrono, Burmester sound system, 20” Carrera Classic wheels, and a spotless history. With just 32K miles, it’s been babied, garaged, and meticulously maintained. No track days, no weather exposure—just concours-level care from an owner who knows their stuff.

But what’s just as interesting is where this one’s being sold. GuysWithRides.com is relaunching their auction platform, and they’re doing things differently—including a 1% buyer’s fee!! a fraction of what you’ll find elsewhere. Good luck to them…

I’m a sucker for a Slant Nose, and this 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet M505 is one we’ve seen before. Back in April ‘23, this exact car changed hands for $332K, sporting the same low mileage and its signature Guards Red over Champagne leather spec. Now, after a bit of fresh maintenance, it’s back up for grabs.

With just 2,700 miles on the clock, this thing is barely broken in. Turbocharged 3.3-liter flat-six, limited-slip diff, and factory M505 flachbau bodywork—it’s the full package. The market has shifted a little since ‘23, but good cars sell all year round. I’d bet the seller is expecting more than it sold for last time. Will it get there? I’m not so sure…

Finding an unmodified 2005 Subaru WRX STI is like spotting Bigfoot—people claim they exist, but you rarely see one in the wild. Yet here it is: 16,800 miles, bone stock, and in stunning Obsidian Black Pearl. No questionable tunes, no cut-up fenders, no “stage 2” experiments—just Subaru’s rally-bred monster exactly as it left the factory.

With its 300-hp turbocharged flat-four, 6-speed manual, driver-controlled center diff, and gold BBS wheels, this is peak GD-chassis STI. And while most of these cars have been driven hard, modded into oblivion, or crashed, this one has been preserved like a time capsule. Even the original factory markings are still in place.

Not easy to find one like this. Good ones don’t sit around long.