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Sales are starting to taper off from the summer highs, which always happens this time of year. But this isn’t about fewer cars selling, sell-through rates are still healthy. BaT is holding steady around 75 to 80%, and Cars & Bids had an excellent sales day yesterday with 85% sold. So sales overall are strong.

I’m also keeping my eye on DuPont Registry Live. They’re still rolling out auctions slowly, and for now all the sellers are DuPont themselves. Prices have been landing well for buyers, check out the Ferrari below. Their new listing, a 1992 Porsche 911 Targa Reimagined by Singer, looks like another one to watch. Once a few more results come in, I’ll dig into how their early numbers are stacking up. Plus I’ll have some answers for you on their 14-day moneyback guarantee and 100% sell-through rate promise.

YESTERDAY’S TOP 5 SALES

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 one was wild to watch at the end.

The 1977 Porsche 911 RSR build finally sold for $128,500 after a last minute snipe that hit reserve with seconds left. The comments were full of disbelief, some expected it to break two hundred, others thought it might stall short of six figures. That tension says a lot about where the air-cooled race builds sit right now.

This car wasn’t a casual weekend project. Marty Robb spent twelve years building it from a shell in his garage. Every panel, weld, and curve shaped by hand. His wife even worked extra hours to help fund it. There’s something deeply human about that. The result is a fully sorted RSR-inspired car running a 3.8 liter flat six built by Dawe Motorsports, backed by a full cage, fire system, Motec engine management, and a laundry list of top-shelf parts. It’s pure craftsmanship.

So was $128,500 a deal? Probably. The parts and labor alone easily reach that figure, but the reality is these hand-built race cars live in a strange middle ground. They’re too modified for collectors, too perfect for flippers, and too personal for mainstream buyers. That’s why you get fireworks at the end instead of a feeding frenzy.

This was one of those listings where passion outweighed polish, and the final number feels like a bargain for the story behind it.

Potential Bargains Ending Today

This 2001 BMW 540i could quietly end up being one of the smarter buys of the week.

It’s a 6-speed, V8, rear-drive E39 in Orient Blue with the Sport and Cold Weather Packages, about as close as you’ll get to M5 vibes without the M badge or maintenance bills. It’s also offered at no reserve, sitting under $9K with hours to go, and includes solid upgrades like Dinan suspension and exhaust, StopTech brakes, and a full service trail that shows steady care.

The comments have been a masterclass in E39 ownership, with talk of timing chain guide costs and oil habits that can make or break these cars. One owner said their 540i made it past 125K miles on original guides simply from good maintenance. Another said it’s a $4 to $6K job if it’s ever needed. The takeaway is simple: if you buy smart and listen to the motor, you’re fine.

This one’s been in Washington since new, has a clean Carfax, and the kind of understated spec that feels more classic every year. It’s not a garage queen, but that’s part of the appeal. This is one you can drive hard, enjoy, and still come out ahead.

If it stays anywhere near the current bid, this might be one of the last real bargains left in analog BMWs.

This 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 might slip through the cracks today, and that’s exactly why it deserves a closer look.

It’s showing just 28,000 miles and looks sharp in white with black striping, Recaro seats, and all the right upgrades. Kooks headers, H-pipe exhaust, BBK intake and throttle body, a full set of BMR suspension pieces, and Brembo brakes up front. The modifications are serious enough to make it feel like a Track Key car on steroids, but that’s also what will scare away some bidders.

The seller hasn’t exactly been detailed in the comments, and that uncertainty tends to push people off. No answers on emissions, track use, or original parts means bidders will hesitate, which usually equals opportunity for anyone who knows these cars. The missing cats mean it won’t pass California emissions, but for buyers outside the state or planning to swap them back in, it’s hardly a dealbreaker.

Clean, low mile Boss 302s are getting harder to find, and this one checks all the boxes for someone who wants the right car without paying a premium for marketing polish. With bidding still quiet, this could be one of those rare chances to grab a properly built Boss at the right number.

This 1995 Volkswagen Passat GLX VR6 Wagon feels like one of those overlooked listings that’s going to surprise someone when the hammer drops.

It’s a five speed manual paired with VW’s legendary 2.8 liter VR6, finished in Black Magic Metallic over Sahara velour, and showing only 80,000 miles. That’s remarkably low for a car that still feels usable every day. The VR6 was one of VW’s best engines, smooth, torquey, and with a distinctive growl, and this one looks well kept with recent servicing and a clean presentation.

A few quirks are expected for its age, some corrosion underneath, one missing rear headrest, and a small repair needed on the sway bar that’s already being addressed, but the overall package is solid. The comments even note how clean the underbody is for a Midwest car, which says a lot.

There’s real value here for someone who knows what this is. A manual VR6 wagon from this era isn’t just practical, it’s a time capsule from when VW built cars with real personality. With only 80k miles, it’s got plenty of life left, and it’s the kind of affordable driver that’ll make you smile every time you turn the key.

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