It’s Veterans Day and Bring a Trailer is not taking the day off — today’s lineup reads like somebody raided three different dream garages and threw everything onto the block at once. We’ve got Italian open-air drama, British supercar restraint, a sentimental hot rod, and a Pontiac that refuses to let the ’90s die. Grab your coffee and let’s walk the lot.
5k-Mile 2017 McLaren 570GT
Five thousand miles on a 570GT means this thing has basically been stored in someone’s heart rather than their driveway. The 570GT was always the civilized McLaren — a little more grand-tourer, a little less track-day anxiety — and low-mileage examples are starting to get serious attention as the Sports Series ages gracefully into collectibility. If you’ve been waiting for a sensible entry point into the McLaren universe, this nearly-new 2017 McLaren 570GT might be the one to watch.
1954 Ford F-100 3-Speed
The ’54 F-100 is one of the cleanest designs Ford ever bolted together — those smooth, rounded lines still look like rolling sculpture seventy-plus years on. First-gen F-100s have been climbing steadily, driven by both restorers and the restomod crowd who want that timeless shape with modern manners. Whether this one is a survivor, a project, or something in between, this 1954 Ford F-100 3-Speed is exactly the kind of truck that starts bidding wars for good reason.
19k-Mile 1995 Ferrari F355 Spider 6-Speed
A stick-shift F355 Spider with under 20,000 miles is the kind of listing that makes you instinctively check your bank balance. The F355 is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and driver-focused Ferraris ever made, and the open-top, six-speed manual combination is the absolute peak of that recipe. Values on clean F355 examples have been on a one-way escalator for years, so this 19k-mile 1995 Ferrari F355 Spider is going to draw a crowd the moment bidding opens.
28k-Mile 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 7-Speed
The 991-generation 911 Cabriolet is hitting that sweet spot where depreciation has done its worst and collectors are starting to pay attention again, especially for low-mileage, manual-transmission cars. Twenty-eight thousand miles on a 2013 is practically fresh, and the 7-speed manual is the gearbox you want — that extra-long seventh gear is a highway cruising revelation. This 28k-mile 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet ticks nearly every box for a usable, appreciating modern classic.
2001 BMW 740iL
The E38 740iL is the rare BMW that appeals equally to luxury buyers and the “hidden gem” crowd who know these long-wheelbase V8 sedans drove like absolute royalty when new and can still embarrass plenty of modern cars on the highway. Maintenance history is everything with these — the ones that were cared for are spectacular, and the ones that weren’t are cautionary tales. This 2001 BMW 740iL is worth a close look for anyone who wants a lot of car for what should be a very reasonable number.
Two-Decades-Family-Owned, 350-Powered T-Bucket
There is something deeply charming about a T-Bucket that’s been in one family for twenty years — that’s not a flipper’s car, that’s somebody’s pride and joy, and it shows in ways that auction photos can’t always capture. A small-block 350 is the right engine for this application: torquey, simple, and infinitely tuneable. If you’ve got a soft spot for classic hot rod culture, this two-decades-family-owned, 350-powered T-Bucket is a piece of American automotive folk art.
8k-Mile 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 30th Anniversary Edition Coupe 6-Speed
Eight thousand miles. 30th Anniversary Edition. Six-speed manual. This is the Trans Am that collectors have been chasing, and whoever parked this one in 1999 and barely touched it did the enthusiast community a genuine favor. The 30th Anniversary cars came with specific graphics, interior treatments, and a heritage that ties directly back to the original 1969 Trans Am, making them legitimately special rather than just a sticker package. This 8k-mile 1999 Trans Am 30th Anniversary 6-Speed is a time capsule and bidding is going to reflect that.
1981 Mercedes-Benz 240GD 4-Speed
Long before “overlanding” was a lifestyle brand, Mercedes was building the 240GD — a diesel-powered, body-on-frame bruiser that treated rugged terrain as a minor inconvenience. These W460-generation G-Wagens have developed a passionate following among people who want the real thing rather than the modern luxury-truck interpretation, and early examples with a manual gearbox are especially sought after. This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240GD 4-Speed is about as authentic as it gets.
428-Powered Shell Valley Cobra Replica
Shell Valley built some of the most respected Cobra replicas of their era — these weren’t kit-car jokes, they were serious fiberglass-bodied machines that took the formula earnestly. A 428-cubic-inch big-block is a serious motivator in a car that weighs next to nothing, which means this thing is almost certainly a handful in the best possible way. This 428-powered Shell Valley Cobra replica is for the driver who wants Shelby theater without the Shelby price of admission.
That’s the full board for today — nine very different cars that together cover about every corner of the enthusiast universe, from Italian open-top royalty to old-school American hot rod. Keep an eye on the F355 Spider and the Trans Am 30th Anniversary; those two feel like the ones that will generate the most heat before the hammers fall. Check back tomorrow for the next round.
