August is supposed to be slow, but nobody told Bring a Trailer. Today’s lineup is a genuine mixed bag — from a rear-wheel-drive-converted 993 Turbo that’ll make purists either furious or ecstatic, to a last-of-the-line Acura NSX-T, a pre-war Lagonda, and a Cushman Eagle that has absolutely no business being this interesting. Zero bids across the board right now, which means the feeding frenzy hasn’t started yet. Grab your coffee.
RWD-Converted 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8L at No Reserve
Oh, this one is going to start a comment-section war. The 993 Turbo was Porsche’s last air-cooled turbocharged 911, and it came from the factory as an all-wheel-drive machine — so whoever converted this one to rear-wheel drive either knew exactly what they were doing or opened Pandora’s box. Throw in a 3.8-liter displacement bump (stock was 3.6L) and a no-reserve hammer, and you’ve got a car that could go for a song or a fortune depending on how the BaT crowd feels about modifications today. Check out the RWD-converted 993 Turbo listing before someone scoops it.
2013 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE at No Reserve
Yes, we cover bikes here when they’re this cool — and the Griso 1200 8V SE absolutely qualifies. Moto Guzzi’s transverse V-twin in 1200cc eight-valve trim is a torque monster with the kind of character that modern Japanese bikes have been systematically engineering out for decades. The “SE” designation typically means a bump in suspension and finishing quality, and no reserve means you might actually win it for a reasonable number. Bid on the Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE before the Italian-bike faithful show up.
2003 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed
The 2003 model year puts this NSX in its final chapter — Honda’s mid-engine aluminum masterpiece was only with us through 2005, and the manual gearbox is absolutely the spec you want. The “T” designation means the targa top is in play, so you get open-air driving in what many still consider the finest analog sports car ever built in Japan. NSX values have been climbing steadily for years, and a late-production six-speed example is the kind of thing people hold onto forever. See the full 2003 Acura NSX-T listing on BaT — this one won’t be cheap.
Ferrari 212 Barchetta Re-Creation
Let’s be clear about what this is: a re-creation, not the real thing — real 212 Barchettas are museum pieces worth millions. But the soul of those gorgeous early-Fifties Ferrari open roadsters is worth chasing, and a well-executed tribute built on a period 330 GT platform can be a genuinely beautiful way to experience that aesthetic. The caveat is that “re-creation” pricing and quality vary wildly, so due diligence is everything here. Examine the Ferrari 212 Barchetta re-creation listing carefully before you get swept up in the romance.
36-Years-Owned, 16k-Mile 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Thirty-six years with one owner and only 16,000 miles — that’s not a car, that’s a time capsule with a flat-six. The 911 Speedster was a limited-run, purpose-built model with a raked windscreen and a fiberglass tonneau cover that made it one of the most dramatic-looking 911s Porsche ever sold new. Single-family ownership stories like this are exactly what the collector market lives for, and low-mile Speedsters consistently punch above their weight at auction. Don’t miss the 36-years-owned 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster — this is a serious collector piece.
1954 Cushman Eagle at No Reserve
The Cushman Eagle is pure Americana — a utilitarian scooter that somehow became a cult classic, and this 1954 example is hitting the block with no reserve, which means it goes home with someone today no matter what. These things are simple, charming, and endlessly tinkerable, the kind of garage companion that puts a smile on your face without requiring a second mortgage. Place your bid on the 1954 Cushman Eagle — at no reserve, the floor is yours.
1936 Lagonda LG45 Two-Seat Boattail Special
Pre-war British machinery doesn’t get much more evocative than a boattail special, and the LG45 was Lagonda’s serious sporting model of the era — the same basic engine family that won Le Mans in 1935. A two-seat boattail body style on a genuine pre-war Lagonda chassis is the definition of a conversation piece, and the kind of thing that draws a crowd at any concours. Explore the 1936 Lagonda LG45 Boattail Special listing if you’ve always wanted something genuinely different.
1957 Bentley S1
The S1 was Bentley’s first all-new postwar design, sharing its platform with the Silver Cloud and offering that signature combination of effortless long-distance cruising and British understatement. A 1957 example is solidly in the golden age of coachbuilt luxury motoring, and these have been appreciating quietly while the flashier stuff grabs headlines. View the 1957 Bentley S1 auction page for a masterclass in old-money cool.
1972 BMW 1602 at No Reserve
The 1602 is the entry point into the original BMW 02 series — smaller-displacement than the iconic 2002 but sharing all the same sharp handling DNA and tossable dimensions that made this generation a legend. No reserve on a ’72 example means the market sets the price today, and these honest, driver-focused little BMWs have been quietly gaining a following as the 2002 prices have gone stratospheric. Bid on the no-reserve 1972 BMW 1602 before the 02-series faithful clean it up.
That’s your Tuesday lineup — nine auctions covering roughly eight decades of automotive and two-wheeled history, from a no-reserve Cushman to what could be a six-figure NSX battle. Check back as bidding opens up and things get interesting. As always, click the listings, read the comments, and bid with your eyes open.
