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Auctions can be an exhilarating experience, especially when you are the highest bidder. Weekly top bargains on Cars and Bids and Bring a Trailer make it easy to find the most incredible deals available, like a 1990 Bentley Turbo R. However, you can also learn about other fantastic opportunities like the selling of vehicles from Mad Max: Fury Road.

Also, find out when celebrities like Richard Hammond send some classic cars and bikes to auction from their personal collection. Find super rare vintage cars that are some of the most expensive sold at specific events. Discover affordable options as well that won’t break the bank.

However, is it even worth it to sell your car on auction websites or buy one? What happens when you can’t pay the auctioneer? This is a great place to start to answer all those questions and more. With information on how auctions function, the different cars, and the prices, you’ll be prepared for your next auction.
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Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2002 996 Porsche 911 Carrera

Air-cooled 911s might be expensive, but not every classic or used Porsche is. And this week on Cars & Bids, there's a chance to own one of the most affordable 911s: a 2002 996-gen 911 Carrera. But don't worry, the IMS bearing has been addressed.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on October 1, 2021 11:59 pm

A classic red-and-white Austin Mini Cooper S drives around the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed Forest Rally Stage

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Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S

John Cooper helped turn the original Mini from a reasonably-fun city car into a rally-winning hot hatch. And one of the hottest early variants, a 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S Mk I, is up for sale for a low price on Bring a Trailer.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on September 24, 2021 9:50 pm

A red 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo parked by a stone wall

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Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

In the 1990s, the Z32 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo didn't just keep up with the likes of Corvettes, Supras, and Porsches: it could out-perform some of them. And although this classic sports car is getting more expensive, bargains like this clean 1990 example on Cars & Bids can still be found.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on September 24, 2021 5:55 pm

'Mad Max: Fury Road' cars are transported to the dunes outside Swakopmund, Namibia, in 2012

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‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Vehicles Are on Their Way to Auction

Movie cars that have gone up for auction range from Herbie the Love Bug to the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider used in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.' Now the fascinating cars from 'Mad Max: Fury Road' are coming to auction. Here's how you can add one of these famous vehicles to your collection.

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Published on September 22, 2021 11:39 pm

A 1991 Toyota modified to resemble a black-and-white Japanese police car parked next to a pond

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Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 1991 Toyota Crown

It's little-known in the US, but the Toyota Crown is a JDM luxury sedan beloved by cops, drifters, and taxi cab drivers. And now, there's a chance to own a 1991 example modified with some police flair on Cars & Bids.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on September 17, 2021 6:15 pm

A red 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa S with a rear spoiler

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Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa

It doesn't have the Countach V12, but the Lamborghini Jalpa offers similar looks and a visceral engine note at a significantly more affordable price. And the well-maintained 1987 Jalpa currently listed on Bring a Trailer is an excellent example of this.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on September 17, 2021 1:15 pm

Light blue 2021 Ford Bronco driving on rocky terrain

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New Ford Bronco Fetches $126,000 at Auction

The Bronco has been in high demand since it was announced it would be relaunched in 2020. Part of the reason for the stop in production for specifically Broncos is the hardtop roofs.

by Tim Harding

Published on September 13, 2021 8:17 pm

A Los Angeles police officer on a black-and-white Moto Guzzi Eldorado 850 police bike in a 1970s parking lot

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Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado Police

This week on Bring a Trailer, there's an opportunity to bid on a well-refurbished vintage Italian touring motorcycle that earned accolades with regular riders and motorcycle cops: a 1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado 850.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on September 10, 2021 11:59 pm

The side 3/4 view of a red 1994 Suzuki Jimny Sierra 4x4 by a lake

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Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 1994 Suzuki Jimny Sierra 4×4

While the modern Suzuki Jimny isn't sold in the US, and clean examples of its US ancestor, the Samurai, are getting harder to find, imported Jimny SUVs still offer durable, simple, rugged off-road charms. And examples like this 1994 Suzuki Jimny Sierra 4x4 on Cars & Bids are still bargains.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on September 10, 2021 8:15 pm

A dark-blue 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 '60 Series'

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Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60

Vintage Toyota Land Cruisers are rising in value, especially ones from the 1980s. But a few bargain-priced examples are still around. And this V8-swapped 1987 Land Cruiser FJ60 on Bring a Trailer is one of them.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on September 3, 2021 11:30 pm

The front 3/4 view of a red modified red 1987 Land Rover 'Defender' 90 in a driveway

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Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 1987 Land Rover Defender 90

US-market vintage Land Rover Defenders are often expensive classic off-road SUVs. But European models are now old enough to import. And a classic Defender 90 like this 1987 example on Cars & Bids can be genuine bargains.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on September 3, 2021 9:50 pm

A red 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 on a driveway

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Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10

If you want a pickup truck with a manual and the engine from a Viper, the only solution is a Dodge Ram SRT-10. And while these V10-powered trucks are going up in value, this 2004 model on Cars & Bids is still a bargain.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on August 27, 2021 11:20 pm

1995 sliver Toyota Celica GT-Four with black Enkei wheels.

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Cars and Bids: 1995 Toyota Celica GT-Four JDM Gem

This right-hand-drive, Toyota Celica GT-Four is live right now on Cars and Bids but the auction is almost over. How much will this JDM hidden gem sell for?

by Andrew Beckford

Published on August 25, 2021 8:00 am

The Creighton Brown 1995 McLaren F1 parked by some pine trees

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A 1995 McLaren F1 Just Set a $20.5 Million World Auction Record

The record for 'most expensive McLaren F1 ever sold at auction' has just been broken by a 1-of-1-spec, 242-mile 1995 example sold at the 2021 Pebble Beach auction by Gooding & Company. The winning bid? $20,465,000.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on August 16, 2021 5:15 pm

A tan-silver 2002 Porsche Boxster S on a road

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Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 2002 Porsche Boxster S

The 986 Porsche Boxster is one of the most affordable ways to get into a fun, daily-drivable Porsche sports car. And this 2002 Boxster S on Bring a Trailer offers extra sportiness with some IMS-related peace of mind.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on August 13, 2021 11:30 pm

A blue-gray 2000 BMW E39 M5 on a city street

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Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2000 E39 BMW M5

The E39 BMW M5 is considered one of the brand's high-water marks from the early 2000s and hailed by many as one of the best-driving luxury sedans ever made. And there's a 2000 example currently listed on Cars & Bids at a bargain price.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on August 13, 2021 8:15 pm

A gray 2006 Acura RSX Type S on a tree-lined road

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Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 2006 Acura RSX Type S

This week on Bring a Trailer comes a chance to own a more affordable, more daily-drivable, but still fun alternative to the Integra Type R: a 2006 Acura RSX Type S.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on August 6, 2021 8:00 pm

The side 3/4 view of a gray 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in a parking lot

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Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

A used Aston Martin V8 Vantage still looks stunningly stylish today. And if it's regularly driven and serviced, like this 2008 example on Cars & Bids, it can be both reliable and relatively affordable.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on August 6, 2021 6:00 pm

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What Happens When Your Auction Winner Won’t Pay?

Let's be honest with ourselves for a minute. Buying a car is exciting. Especially at auction. Selling one? Not so much. Unfortunately, it can be a real headache. A stressful experience to say the least. So what happens in the worst-case scenario? You've listed your car for auction, gotten the money you wanted, and now the buyer won't cough up the cash.

by Chase Bierenkoven

Published on August 6, 2021 5:29 pm

A black 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic in a parking lot

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Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL550

This week on Cars & Bids, there's a chance to bid on a bargain-priced example of what once was the S-Class Coupe: a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic.

by Matthew Skwarczek

Published on July 31, 2021 2:30 pm