Monday on Bring a Trailer and the sellers are not playing games. Today’s lineup reads like someone raided the fantasy garage of every enthusiast forum simultaneously — a no-reserve first-gen Tacoma, a low-mile BMW 1M, a rare Defender 130, and enough Japanese, British, Italian, and German metal to keep you arguing with your wallet all day. Bids are still cold, which means the window to swoop in early is wide open. Let’s break it down.
2000 Toyota Tacoma SR5 XtraCab V6 4×4 5-Speed — No Reserve
A no-reserve sticker on a first-gen Tacoma in 2026 is basically throwing chum in the water — the sharks will circle. The pre-2005 Tacomas have developed a ferocious collector following thanks to their bulletproof reputation and the fact that rust has quietly murdered most of them. A V6, 4×4, manual gearbox, extra cab configuration is the holy quadfecta. Bid on this no-reserve 2000 Tacoma SR5 XtraCab V6 before the rest of the internet wakes up.
24k-Mile 2011 BMW 1M
The BMW 1M is one of those cars that felt underappreciated when new and is now spoken about in hushed, reverent tones. Built for a single model year, with a twin-turbo inline-six stuffed into the smallest body BMW would allow, it’s the last honest analog M car before the bloat set in. Twenty-four thousand miles on one of these is practically delivery-mileage territory, and it will not be cheap — nor should it be. Check out this 24k-mile 2011 BMW 1M on Bring a Trailer and prepare your heart rate accordingly.
2001 Land Rover Defender 130 Td5 High-Cap 5-Speed
A Defender 130 High-Cap is the long-wheelbase, crew-cab working truck version of the Defender family — a legitimate rarity even by Defender standards. The Td5 turbodiesel engine has a devoted following for its tunability and fuel economy, and anything in the Defender 130 body style draws serious international money. This is a proper right-hand-drive British workhorse with serious collector upside. Explore this 2001 Land Rover Defender 130 Td5 listing if you’ve been sitting on a pile of cash waiting for a reason.
36k-Mile 2003 Mini Cooper S 6-Speed
The R53 Mini Cooper S — the supercharged first-generation reimagining — is quietly becoming a proper collector car, and low-mileage examples with the six-speed manual are leading that charge. Thirty-six thousand miles on a 23-year-old hot hatch is remarkably clean, and these are genuinely fun to drive in a way that newer, heavier Minis simply aren’t. See what this 36k-mile 2003 Mini Cooper S 6-Speed brings — the R53 appreciation curve is only pointing one direction.
2002 Audi S6 Avant Quattro — No Reserve
A no-reserve S6 Avant is one of those listings that makes the wagon faithful sit up straight. The C5-generation S6 Avant paired a 4.2-liter V8 with Quattro all-wheel drive in a practical long-roof body, and finding a clean one today requires real effort. No reserve means this goes to whoever shows up, and that’s both exciting and terrifying. Don’t sleep on this no-reserve 2002 Audi S6 Avant Quattro — the wagon tax is real and it cuts both ways.
5k-Mile 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT 6-Speed
Five thousand miles on an NC Miata with the Power Retractable Hardtop is the kind of number that stops the scroll. The PRHT Grand Touring was the top-spec version of an already great car, and at barely broken-in mileage, this one essentially never left the garage. NC Miatas are still criminally undervalued in the collector market, which makes this a genuinely interesting opportunity. Take a look at this 5k-mile 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT Grand Touring before the NC gets its full due.
Turbodiesel-Powered 1988 Nissan Safari Granroad 5-Speed 4WD — No Reserve
The Nissan Safari — sold as the Patrol in most markets but wearing the Granroad trim name here — is a legitimate Japanese land cruiser rival with a cult following that’s been growing fast alongside 25-year import eligibility. A turbodiesel with a five-speed manual and 4WD in a no-reserve format is exactly what the overlanding and JDM communities have been hunting. Check out this no-reserve 1988 Nissan Safari Granroad turbodiesel while the bidding is still a blank page.
9k-Mile 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
A 1990 first-year Miata with nine thousand miles is essentially a time capsule of one of the most important sports cars ever built. The NA Miata rewrote the rules on what an affordable roadster could be, and survivors with mileage this low are increasingly hard to find without a corresponding price tag that takes your breath away. Bid on this stunning 9k-mile 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata — you might not see another one like it for a long time.
Ex-Overcrest Rally 1989 BMW 325i 5-Speed
The Overcrest Rally connection gives this E30 325i a provenance story that most auction BMWs can only dream about, and the E30 faithful don’t need much more reason than that to pay attention. The 325i was the sweet spot of the E30 lineup — enough engine, perfect chassis balance, and a manual gearbox that rewards every input. Rally history adds character and a paper trail, which collectors love. Dig into this ex-Overcrest Rally 1989 BMW 325i 5-Speed and see if the history matches your enthusiasm.
That’s Monday’s slate — a genuinely eclectic and well-curated mix ranging from Japanese 4×4 royalty to British expedition trucks to some of the finest driver’s cars of the last four decades. With bids just opening up, now is the time to set your alerts, do your homework, and get ready to fight for the one that speaks to you. We’ll be watching.
