Tuesday on Bring a Trailer is serving up a spread that would make any gearhead’s head spin — from a 255-mile Ford GT Carbon Series to a no-reserve Jaguar V12 drop-top, with a classic Pagoda Benz and a fishing-trip Honda Element thrown in for good measure. The bidding meters are sitting at zero across the board right now, which means the feeding frenzy hasn’t started yet — but it’s coming. Grab your coffee and let’s walk the lot.
255-Mile 2020 Ford GT Carbon Series
Two hundred and fifty-five miles. That’s it. On a Ford GT Carbon Series — one of the most exclusive, lottery-application-required supercars ever to come out of Dearborn. The Carbon Series sheds weight with carbon fiber body panels, an exposed carbon fiber roof, and unique aero bits, making it the most track-focused variant of an already brutally capable machine. This one is essentially brand new, and this 255-mile 2020 Ford GT Carbon Series on BaT is going to draw some very serious seven-figure attention before the gavel falls.
RoW 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe Widebody 5-Speed
A Rest-of-World spec 964 C4 in widebody form with a five-speed manual — this is the kind of listing that makes the air-cooled faithful start refreshing their browser every 10 minutes. The 964 generation is fully in its appreciation era, and the Carrera 4 widebody brings that aggressive rear haunch that makes it look like it means business even standing still. Check out this RoW 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Widebody on Bring a Trailer before the 911 crowd piles on.
2019 Ferrari 488 Spider
The 488 Spider is one of the last Ferraris to rock a twin-turbo flat-plane V8 before the marque moved on, and the retractable hardtop means you get the full aria of that engine without sacrificing the coupe look when you want it. Values on the 488 family have settled into a relatively accessible range compared to their new-car sticker, which makes this an interesting window to buy in. This 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider on BaT is going to remind everyone why mid-engine Italian convertibles never really go out of style.
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
The W113 Pagoda SL is one of those rare cars that sits at the intersection of sculpture and engineering — Bruno Sacco’s roofline is still one of the most elegant shapes in automotive history. A 1968 280SL is the top displacement variant of the Pagoda run, and demand for clean examples has stayed stubbornly strong for years. This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL on Bring a Trailer is the kind of listing that attracts both serious collectors and people who just want something beautiful in their garage.
1977 Yamaha XS400 at No Reserve
Yes, we cover bikes too, and the XS400 is a legitimately fun little parallel-twin that’s become a favorite canvas for cafe racer builders and commuter minimalists alike. No reserve means someone is walking away with it no matter what, which always pumps up the action on smaller-ticket two-wheelers. This no-reserve 1977 Yamaha XS400 is the wildcard of the day — cheap to buy, cheap to run, and genuinely a blast to ride.
17×8.5″ and 17×10″ AMG Aero III Wheels by OZ Racing for Mercedes-Benz at No Reserve
BaT sells wheels now, and honestly, why not — a set of genuine OZ Racing AMG Aero IIIs is exactly the kind of obscure, correct-era fitment that the Mercedes crowd goes absolutely sideways for. These are the real deal, not repo, and finding period-correct hoops for a W124 or W210 AMG project can be a genuine headache. These no-reserve AMG Aero III wheels by OZ Racing on BaT are a gift to whoever needs them and a curiosity for everyone else.
1990 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible at No Reserve
The XJ-S V12 convertible is one of the great overlooked grand tourers of the late classic era — silky smooth, impossibly long in the hood, and dramatically styled in that only-Jaguar way. No reserve on a V12 Jag convertible is the kind of thing that sounds like a trap but usually ends up being a genuine opportunity for someone willing to embrace a little British character. This no-reserve 1990 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible on Bring a Trailer deserves more love than it typically gets on the open market.
1972 Volvo 1800ES 4-Speed at No Reserve
The 1800ES is Volvo’s swan song sports car — a shooting brake body on a sports car platform, produced for just two years, and looking cooler with every passing decade. No reserve on an ES means the Volvo faithful, and there are more of them than you think, will be watching this one very closely. This no-reserve 1972 Volvo 1800ES 4-Speed on BaT is the dark horse of today’s lineup and my personal pick for most underrated listing.
2005 Honda Element EX 5-Speed at No Reserve
Don’t sleep on the Element — the manual-transmission EX has become a legitimate cult collectible among the overlanding and outdoor crowd, and clean examples with three-pedals are genuinely getting harder to find. No reserve means this one sells, full stop, and the bidding on well-kept manual Elements has been surprisingly spirited on BaT lately. This no-reserve 2005 Honda Element EX 5-Speed on Bring a Trailer will almost certainly surprise people with where it finishes.
That’s the full Tuesday slate — a true top-to-bottom spread from Ford GT supercar money all the way down to a scrappy little Yamaha twin. The no-reserve listings are where the drama usually lives, so keep your eyes on the Jag, the Volvo, and the Element as the clock winds down. We’ll be back tomorrow with fresh listings and more auction chaos.
