It’s a Sunday-in-August kind of day on Bring a Trailer, and the lineup reads like somebody raided three different dream garages and a Route 66 diner. We’ve got pre-war American royalty, Italian thunder from multiple eras, a nearly untouched 993 Turbo, and — because BaT is BaT — a pinball machine. Buckle up, because there’s something here for every flavor of obsessive.
1929 Cord L29 Phaeton Sedan
The Cord L29 was a genuine watershed moment in American automotive history — front-wheel drive in 1929, before most engineers even thought that was a sane idea. The long, low hood and coffin-nose styling made it look like it arrived from the future, which is ironic given it’s nearly a century old now. A Phaeton Sedan body style means open-air elegance at its most theatrical. No bids yet, which feels like an opportunity for someone paying attention — check out the 1929 Cord L29 Phaeton Sedan on BaT before the crowd wakes up.
2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6-Speed Conversion at No Reserve
The Murciélago LP640 Roadster is already a poster-child supercar in open-top form, but somebody went ahead and swapped in a 6-speed manual gearbox, which transforms this thing from a drama machine into an actual driver’s car. No reserve means it sells regardless of where the bidding lands — that detail alone should have enthusiasts circling like sharks. This is the rare case where the modification actually makes the car more desirable, not less. Don’t sleep on this no-reserve 2008 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster with 6-speed conversion.
Original-Owner, 7k-Mile 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6
Seven thousand miles. Original owner. 1994 993-generation 911 Turbo 3.6. I’ll let that sentence breathe for a moment. The 993 Turbo is already considered one of the greatest Porsches ever made — twin turbos, all-wheel drive, that wide-body stance — and finding one this untouched is like stumbling across a sealed bourbon barrel. This one is going to attract serious money from serious collectors. See the original-owner 7k-mile 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 on Bring a Trailer while you still can.
1981 Ferrari 512 BB
The Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer is one of those cars that looks exactly as fast as it sounds — a flat-twelve engine mounted longitudinally behind the driver, all wrapped in Pininfarina coachwork that still stops traffic today. The BB was Ferrari’s flagship in the late 1970s and early ’80s, squaring off against the Lamborghini Countach in the war for bragging rights among the very rich. A 1981 example means you’re getting the final-evolution 5.0-liter version. Have a look at this 1981 Ferrari 512 BB listing on BaT — these don’t show up every week.
One-Owner 2006 Ford GT
One owner, 2006, Ford GT. The Le Mans centenary tribute car that actually lived up to the hype — 550 horsepower from a supercharged V8, a mid-engine layout, and styling that made grown men cry at dealerships. One-owner examples with clean histories are the ones the serious Ford GT market gravitates toward, and the GT market has been anything but shy in recent years. Follow the bidding on this one-owner 2006 Ford GT — it’s the kind of listing that fills up a comments section fast.
1965 Maserati 3500 GTi Sebring Series II at No Reserve
The Maserati Sebring Series II is one of those Italian grand tourers that gets overshadowed by flashier siblings, but that’s exactly what makes it interesting — you get genuine 1960s Maserati soul, coachwork by Vignale, and a twin-cam inline-six with fuel injection, all at a price point that doesn’t require selling a kidney. The no-reserve tag means the market will set the price, and history suggests the Sebring is quietly appreciating. Bid on the no-reserve 1965 Maserati 3500 GTi Sebring Series II before the Europeans log on.
350-Powered ’32 Ford 5-Window Highboy Coupe
Is there a more iconic American hot rod canvas than the ’32 Ford 5-Window Coupe? Generations of builders have answered that question the same way — no. A small-block 350 stuffed into that chopped highboy body is a recipe that’s been working since before most of us were born, and it never gets old. This is the kind of car you drive to a Friday night cruise-in and immediately become the most popular person there. Check out the 350-powered 1932 Ford 5-Window Highboy Coupe on BaT for your next garage centerpiece.
Williams High Speed Pinball Machine at No Reserve
Look, we don’t make the rules — BaT sells what BaT sells, and apparently today that includes a Williams High Speed pinball machine. No reserve means you could theoretically furnish your man cave for less than the price of a set of vintage Porsche wheels. Garage art is part of car culture, and this is a legitimate piece of it. Snag the no-reserve Williams High Speed pinball machine for the corner of whatever room holds the fun stuff.
Sunoco-Branded Wayne 400 Gas Pump at No Reserve
And to go with your pinball machine, here’s a Sunoco-branded Wayne 400 vintage gas pump, selling at no reserve. These old visible-register pumps are the kind of garage décor that makes visitors forget they came to look at your car. Whether you’re restoring a ’50s service station aesthetic or just need a conversation piece next to the lift, this is a legitimate piece of American petroliana. Grab the no-reserve Sunoco Wayne 400 gas pump and complete the vibe.
That’s your August 8th roundup from the BaT auction floor — pre-war pioneers, Italian exotics, an all-American hot rod, and enough garage décor to make your space look like a museum. Whether you’re here for the 993 Turbo or the pinball machine, there’s no shame in either. See you in the comments section.
