If you needed any proof that Bring a Trailer can drop an absolutely filthy lineup on a random Wednesday, here it is. Today’s slate runs the gamut from a unicorn VW that most American enthusiasts have never seen in person, to a pair of Ferraris that together could buy a small neighborhood, with a legendary Le Mans replica and a Gas Monkey collection thrown in for good measure. Grab a coffee — or something stronger — because there’s a lot to unpack.
18k-Kilometer 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle RSi
Most people forget this car exists, which is exactly what makes it so dangerous at auction. The New Beetle RSi was a homologation special built in tiny numbers, packing a mid-mounted VR6 and all-wheel drive into that cute retro shell — a genuine wolf in ladybug’s clothing. With only 18,000 kilometers on the clock, this example is basically unworn. Check out this impossibly low-mileage 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle RSi before the VW nerds catch wind of it and go absolutely feral.
1991 Ferrari Testarossa
The Testarossa is one of those cars that defined an entire decade’s worth of poster dreams, and the 1991 model year sits right at the tail end of the run — making it among the most refined of the breed. Values on clean examples have been climbing steadily as the ’80s Ferrari nostalgia wave refuses to break. This 1991 Ferrari Testarossa on Bring a Trailer deserves a hard look from anyone who’s been waiting for the right one.
5k-Mile 2016 Porsche 911 R
The 911 R was the purist’s 911 the moment Porsche announced it — naturally aspirated flat-six, manual gearbox, stripped-out weight, no wing — and the market has never let anyone forget it. At just 5,000 miles, this one has barely been breathed on, and low-mileage examples continue to trade at serious premiums over sticker. This 5k-mile 2016 Porsche 911 R is the kind of listing that makes your palms sweat the second you see it.
2022 Ferrari 812 GTS
A front-engined, naturally aspirated V12 Ferrari convertible — in 2022, no less, right before the world moved on — is about as close to automotive last-rites for the combustion era as you can get. The 812 GTS is stupendously fast and genuinely beautiful, and open-top examples carry a meaningful premium over the coupe. This 2022 Ferrari 812 GTS is the kind of car you’ll still be talking about in thirty years.
The 2026 Gas Monkey Garage Collection
Gas Monkey Garage built a brand on turning wrenches, making noise, and moving metal — and now a chunk of that collection is hitting the block. Multi-car collections from recognizable names tend to carry a storytelling premium that individual listings just can’t match, plus you never quite know what’s hiding in the back of a famous shop. Browse the full 2026 Gas Monkey Garage Collection on Bring a Trailer and see if anything calls your name.
Ex–Jeff Grigsby 1939 Indian Four “Smokey Joe”
A named, provenance-heavy pre-war Indian Four with a nickname is the kind of thing that belongs in a museum — and also the kind of thing that attracts serious collector money when it surfaces. The Indian Four was the technological flagship of American motorcycling in its era, and “Smokey Joe” brings the added appeal of a documented ownership story. The ex–Jeff Grigsby 1939 Indian Four “Smokey Joe” is a legitimate piece of American motorsport history on two wheels.
20-Years-Owned 1991 Safir GT40 Mk V
The Safir GT40 Mk V was produced with factory blessing and period-correct tooling, putting it in a completely different category from the kit-car crowd — these are as close to the real Le Mans winner as you can legally register. Twenty years of single-owner stewardship almost always means a well-sorted, well-documented car, which matters enormously with something this special. This 20-years-owned 1991 Safir GT40 Mk V is the listing of the week, full stop.
5k-Mile 2005 BMW R1100S BoxerCup Replika at No Reserve
The R1100S BoxerCup Replika was BMW Motorrad’s track-focused tribute to their one-make racing series, dressed in race livery and fitted with suspension and brake upgrades over the standard bike. At 5,000 miles and No Reserve, this thing is going to sell to whoever shows up with a paddle and a pulse. Don’t sleep on this no-reserve 2005 BMW R1100S BoxerCup Replika — the no-reserve tag alone makes it one of today’s most actionable lots.
13k-Mile 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia
The 458 Italia is increasingly recognized as one of the all-time great Ferraris — a naturally aspirated V8 mid-engine car that got everything right before the turbos arrived — and 13,000 miles on a 2014 is a genuinely low-mileage survivor at this point. These are starting to move in a serious way on the collector market, and a clean example like this won’t linger. This 13k-mile 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia rounds out a Ferrari-heavy day in style.
That’s your Wednesday on BaT — a lineup that goes from pre-war American iron to a brand-new-ish open-top V12 Ferrari, with a GT40 and a unicorn VW in between. Whether you’re here to bid or just to window-shop and feel bad about your savings account, it’s a genuinely great day to be a car person. Check back as bidding opens up and things get interesting.
