The Daily Vroom

Good Morning Vroomers,

The holiday season is behind us—finally! I’m thrilled to be back at my desk full-time, diving into the whirlwind of auctions that roll in every day. Some are incredible, some… not so much, but they all keep things interesting. Every platform is kicking off 2025 with high hopes, and I can’t wait to see what changes, surprises, and strategies they bring to the table this year. Let’s get into it!

BaT Resolution…

Over the weekend, I had a lot of people asking me how Bring a Trailer handled the Ford GT auction drama we dove into on Friday—you know, the one where two bidders ended up with the exact same high bid. Before we get into how it played out, let’s look back at how you all voted in Friday’s poll on ‘What BaT should do in this one-in-a-million situation?’

It was one of our biggest poll turnouts yet. Most of you thought the auction should either go to the bidder with the first timestamped high bid or have both bidders submit sealed offers to decide the winner.

Here’s what actually happened: BaT awarded the car to the second timestamped bidder/winner—but waived the buyer’s fee for them. The first bidder/winner, however, chose not to engage further, so BaT left it to the seller to make the final call, and they went with the second bidder. To try and smooth things over, BaT also offered the first bidder a no-fee perk on any future auction they participate in. That said, it wouldn’t be surprising if that bidder decides to part ways with the platform entirely, which is completely understandable.

This was a tough situation for BaT—one caused by their own technical glitch. They took their time to come up with a solution, but in a case like this, there was always going to be someone who felt let down. Hopefully, with an engineering fix in place (or already implemented), this is the last time we’ll see something like this happen on BaT.

Auctions To Keep An Eye On

There are so many Porsche auctions every single day that it’s getting harder and harder to pick out the truly special ones—but this 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe is one I absolutely love. This car is going to get real love in the bidding, no doubt about it, as we head into the final hours.

What makes it so special? For starters, it’s one of only 639 U.S. cars made in 1989, the final production year of the legendary 930 Turbo. That alone gives it some serious collector cred. Add to that the coveted G50 five-speed transmission, which transformed the driving experience, and you’ve got a car that represents the pinnacle of Porsche’s air-cooled era. The Grand Prix White over black leather spec is just the cherry on top.

This is the kind of auction that reminds you why the 930 Turbo is so iconic. It’s rare, it’s pristine, and it’s a no-reserve sale—this one’s destined to go big, and deservedly so.

There are so many quirky JDM imports up for auction these days, but this 1989 Nissan S-Cargo is one I can’t help but highlight. It’s fun, it’s weird, and it’s unapologetically unique. With its retro styling inspired by the Citroën 2CV and a name that literally translates to “snail” (S-Cargo, get it?), this little van has a personality that’s impossible to ignore.

What makes this one special? For starters, it’s part of Nissan’s legendary Pike lineup—arguably the coolest and quirkiest series of cars they ever made. Plus, it’s got some fun custom touches, like a wooden console and wood flooring in the cargo area, giving it a camper vibe. It’s also already been imported to the U.S. with a clean title, saving the next owner a ton of hassle.

With just under 70k miles on the clock and a no-reserve auction, this S-Cargo is the kind of vehicle that’s going to make someone smile every single time they get behind the wheel—or every time they park it and watch people stop and stare. At the current bid of $4,350, it’s a steal for such a rare and whimsical piece of automotive history. Someone’s going to have a blast owning this one.

It’s not every day you come across something as wild and rare as the 1982 Guanci SJJ Prototype. There are plenty of unique cars out there, but this one is a true unicorn—only three were ever built, and this is the final one. Designed to take on the likes of Lotus and Maserati, it’s a fascinating glimpse into what could have been if a determined industrialist from Chicago had succeeded in his dream of creating an American exotic.

This car is quirky in all the best ways. It’s got a mid-engine setup with a 4.0L Oldsmobile Aurora V8, a monocoque chassis by Can-Am legend Bob McKee, and styling that blends retro-futurism with the sleekness of 1980s exotics. The flying buttresses, retractable headlights, and scalloped intake add a level of drama you just don’t see anymore. Inside, it’s all about the blue and white corduroy with Scheel-Mann bucket seats, making it as much a conversation piece as a car.

Let’s be honest, you’re not buying this to daily-drive it. Without a title, it’s more of a collector’s centerpiece or a museum-worthy oddity. But imagine showing up to any car event with this—you’d have the most talked-about vehicle in the lot, hands down. It’s a prototype, a piece of history, and a window into the unfulfilled dreams of an era. If I had the garage space, I’d already be bidding.

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