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Join us, diehard cinephiles, for the third in our new series about Car Movies, wherein we wax poetic about the uncut gem Days of Thunder, starring Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall. Alex, Randy, Beck, and Tyler discuss The Randy and Alex Film Festival; the movie's (completely stacked) intro credits; behind-the-scenes drama; Cary Elwes as Iceman; Alex's deep disappointment at the film's 37% Rotten Tomatoes score; some of the film's many profoundly unlikely scenarios; drinkin' weird stuff and Bud heavies in a moving car hauler; and a surprising number of personal health jokes, but not to do with the scenes you're thinking of (which have perhaps not aged as well as some other parts of the movie);
Also covered: the gritty and impressive race cinematography; the real BAT.com; the best '90s movie parking lot; the formative way in which several of our crew learned about drafting; and, of course, the Cruise Run. Tyler reveals himself as easy to please, while Beck's godfather does not. Finally, we get a late (and exceedingly rare) name drop from our Mr. Nonnenberg. 
Mentioned in this episode:
12:36  Ex–Tom Cruise 1984 Nissan 300ZX Race Car
33:48  RoW 1985 Porsche 928S 5-Speed Strosek
37:19  Search results for Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe
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This week, Alex, Randy, and Beck talk about the correct way to staff a pickup and/or a 911SC; our recent experience at Motoring Club Cars & Coffee in San Francisco; handling good friends in bad cars; Trooper apologies; "black plates" on black cars; the true meaning of car culture (hint: it involves stealing from children); the overall event situation in and around SF; Alex's looming family trip to Disneyland, God help him; the wrong way to think about a nature preserve; and Pro 7 memories.
Next up is our favorite recent Question of the Week, wherein the crew covers a failed bumper backdate, vice-and-hammer metalwork, and extremely questionable battery mounting techniques. They briefly explore the differences between Mr. Sandman and Enter Sandman, then lust after green-dial 911s, a vintage Texaco gas station, a John Oates/Emory 356, an SVO Mustang, and other watchlist favorites.
Mentioned in this episode:
6:43  March 16 BaT Meet-Up, Encinitas Event Gallery
14:20 First BaT Alumni Gathering: A Fun Morning with Friends Old and New
17:47 The_one_they_call_The_Spaniard
19:50  BaT Meet-Up, February 21 at Desert Dunes in Palm Springs, California
19:59  BaT Local Partner Compass Collective
23:24  Question of the Week: What’s Your Best Temporary Fix That Turned Permanent?
28:08 Beck's 1974 BMW 2002tii
36:02  1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed
37:54  1961 Chrysler 300G Hardtop Coupe
38:25 Texaco Service Station Replica w/ Pumps & Memorabilia
40:12  427 SOHC “Cammer”-Powered 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe 3-Speed
41:21 John Oates’ 1960 Porsche 356B Emory Special Cabriolet
44:19 1958 Porsche 356A Emory Outlaw Cabriolet Race Car  and 1958 Porsche 356A Cabriolet Outlaw Racer
45:43  Twin-Plug 2.8L-Powered 1967 Porsche 911S Coupe Emory Outlaw
45:48  1968 Porsche 912 Emory Outlaw Race Car
46:51  24k-Mile 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
47:17  1978 Plymouth Sapporo
48:21  Preserved Euro Market Rarity: 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo Turbo Convertible
50:59  Group 4-Style, AAN-Powered 1988 Audi Quattro 
51:10 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo and 1991 Toyota Celica GT-Four RC
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This week, Alex and Randy begin with a frank look at the Deville Debacle of the weekend before last and have a discussion about how we handle major issues and mistakes as a company. On a lighter note, they move on to a recap of the fun had in Arizona for Auction Week and a followup in Vegas, debate the value proposition of a $40 corndog at the veritable circus of a live tentpole auction, and give shout-outs to several of the BaT valued Local Partners who were in Scottsdale with us.
Next up, our excitement for the upcoming BaT Meet-Up in Palm Springs; James Garner's black/gold Hertz GT350; auction fees on high-dollar cars; the  Eisenhower step; blowing minds in an R34 Skyline while driving through the desert with bros; an ode to early Hondas; the perfect '32 Ford spec; the Super Bowl vs GNRS, an easy choice if ever there was one; and finally, nerding out on Pajeros, Ladas, and 1970s ski racks.
Mentioned in this episode:
18:45  BaT Meet-Up, February 21 at Desert Dunes in Palm Springs, California
22:19  1: Life on the Limit (2013)
23:34  2k-Mile 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package and  1,900-Mile 2017 Ferrari F12tdf and 2020 McLaren Senna GTR
23:49 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
24:38  1951 Cessna L-19/O1 Bird Dog
27:28  1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV
30:26  1995 Honda NSX-R
30:59  2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec Nür
36:17  1967 Honda S800 Coupe
39:53  HOT ROD Mavericks: The Builders, Racers, and Rebels
42:28  2026 Grand National Roadster Show
43:25  Bruce Meyer on Collecting, Cobras, and Lowriders – Remastered
44:27  20-Years-Owned 2004 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed
44:44  29k-Mile 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe 6-Speed
45:08  Ex–Swede Savage 1969 AAR-Chrysler Eagle Mk 5
45:30  1955 Chrysler C-300
45:39  Ford GT Concept Static Display Vehicle
45:55  1:1 Ford GT Wooden Display Model
46:42 Coyote-Powered 1992 Ford Mustang Hatchback LX 6-Speed
47:12  401-Powered ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster
47:24  1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution and 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi
47:39 22-Years-Owned 1974 Lamborghini Espada Series III 5-Speed and 1971 Lamborghini Espada Series II
47:50  1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux
48:10  32k-Mile 1982 Audi Coupe 5-Speed
48:18 1985 Lada Niva 3-Door Hatchback 4×4
48:23  Ex–Doris Day 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
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This week we're putting a modern twist on everybody's favorite game: The One Year Garage is visiting the fresh, dewy, barely sentient year of 2026 to see what of its offerings might strike the fancy of the diehard old-car obsessives on our panel. Spoiler alert: there are strongly held opinions, some of which are not the same as yours. Along the way, they also cover Tekashi 6ix9ine; hypercar ignorance; the cost of modern car ownership; when 2014 still means "new"; auto show nostalgia; Fiero dreams; DRS on a "street car"; (good) weird small cars; non-metallic snarkiness; exotic e-bikes; Dakar semis; a far-off Scout fantasy; gigantic vehicles with gobs of power; going solo in a Sterrato; Morgan snarkiness; and a general unease with the new car industry. 
For those unfamiliar, the rules of One Year Garage are simple: each of our contestants, round-robin-style, pick a vehicle for every one of five categories: Sports Car, Daily Driver, Family Hauler, Truck/4x4, and Wild Card. All picks must be (or will theoretically be) available during the 2026 model year. Once a particular car has been picked, it can't be picked again. Self-doubt is encouraged, and judgment must be passed on others' choices. Arguments about what belongs in a certain category are expected. And the group must accidentally leave out at least one important option, the absence of which must raise the ire of a minimum of two people on Instagram. Enjoy!
 
Mentioned in this episode:
3:21 The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Does 0-60 MPH in 1.68 Seconds Road & Track
16:09  Gordon Murray Automotive T.33
18:24  Alpine A110
20:28 Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package
21:13  Porsche 911 GT3 RS
24:22 AMG E 53 Hybrid Wagon 
26:43  Volkswagen ID.Buzz listings
28:54  Acura MDX Type S
30:31  Honda Jet Echelon
32:17  Modified 2023 Honda Civic Type R
33:02  Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
35:10  Renault 5 - Fully electric city car
37:05  2026 Toyota GR86
40:10  Ducati Futa E-Bike
44:00  Land Rover Defender D7XR
47:11  6k-Mile 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V ESV
48:38  Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato
50:07  2026 GMC Canyon AT4 & AT4X
52:36  Taurus T3 Max (FIA)
55:41  Lotus Emira
57:16  Ferrari Daytona SP3
58:37  Ferrari 849 Testarossa
59:50  2026 Nissan Z
1:01:23  Ferrari 296 GTB
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Alex is joined by Randy and Zac to discuss monster trucks of yore; 1990s Sacramento basketball; "frame off" restorations of unibody cars; newly published BaT stats and Randy's thoughts on 2025 from the president's perspective; the least popular theme park for kids; an ex-Nonnenberg car live on the site; the first Radwood; and whether Zac can ever be a truck guy.
Moving on we talk about the annual BaT Awards, which we all look forward to every year; tease an upcoming Meet-Up in Palm Springs, BaT's first track event, and Route 66 activities to come; highlight current watchlist picks; give some Healey love;  park a (probably broken) 912 inside a coffee shop; arrive at a stereotypical convergence on Porsche colors; and marvel at a very special Thunderbird whose history we are all fascinated with. 
Mentioned in this episode:
3:24 An Amazing 2025 Finish, and Excitement for 2026!
12:45  5,900-Kilometer, Fuel-Injected 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
13:51 IROC RSR-Style 1973 Porsche 911T Coupe 3.2L 5-Speed
14:26  Ex-Nonnenberg 1987 BMW 535is 5-Speed
14:41 Northwest BMW Purchase Adventure: Part 1 and Part 2
19:23  It's Time for the 2025 BaT Awards—Make Your Nominations Now!
20:31  Past Photo Galleries of the Year
30:39  Past Videos of the Year
21:02  BaT People's Choice: Best Feature of 2009
21:12  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 2010
21:20  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 2011
21:29  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 2012
21:32  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 2013
21:39  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 2014
21:48  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 2017
21:54  BaT Auction Success Story: Coming Full-Circle With a Celica GT
22:04  BaT People’s Choice: Best Feature of 2016
22:31 The Winner: BaT People’s Choice Best Feature of 2018
26:00  Forklift Driver vs R34 GTR YouTube
30:13 Race Cars Category Page
30:52  1972 Datsun 510 2-Door Sedan 4-Speed Race Car
34:35  Ex–Jacques Villeneuve 1995 Reynard-Ford Cosworth 95I
34:44  1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9
35:15  LS3-Powered 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80
35:19  1967 Tatra 2-603
35:30  1985 Lada Niva 3-Door Hatchback 4×4
35:38 Lada Make Page
35:47  Euro 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
36:19  BMW E30 3-Series Touring Model Page
36:27  1998 BMW 323ti 5-Speed Individual
36:50  40k-Mile 2003 Honda S2000
37:12  1969 DeTomaso Mangusta
37:45  1983 Sbarro Super Five
38:50  1989 Hägglunds M973A1 SUSV
39:35 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB
40:07  Austin-Healey 100 Model Page
43:13  1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite 5-Speed
46:50  2014 Porsche Cayenne GTS
47:34  The Motoring Club San Francisco
51:07  One Make, One Decade with Maurice Merrick of Horsepower Heritage
52:25  Ex–Alamo Airways & Hughes Tool Company 1956 Ford Thunderbird “Crash Wagon”
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