This week on our little podcast, Alex and Randy talk about the Jim Farley Pantera and great PR advice for other auto execs before moving on to Randy's recent trip to Japan. He describes the general automotive vibe there: multi-generational Skylines casually out in the wild, tiny Kei cars everywhere, the cultural norm of backing into one's parking space, Cal-look Beetles, multicolored license plates, Mitsuokas, Tokyo Drift lookalikes, a ride on the bullet train, a visit to the Tamiya model store, and a missed Fast & Furious-themed opportunity (to be remedied next time).

Next up, the pair go over highlights from their watchlists, including a former resident of our very own BaT HQ, some early Subaru love, a Sabrina pull, a matched pair, an odd but compelling boat, and an odd but compelling Cord.

Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:

0:25  Jim Farley’s 1972 DeTomaso Pantera

0:36  Ford CEO Jim Farley on BaT Podcast Episode 112

2:00  Revisiting Colin Comer, Adventures in Shelby

21:54  1966 Bill Thomas Cheetah Coupe

22:14  1964 Bill Thomas Cheetah Cro-Sal Special Roadster

25:51  65-Kilometer 1990 BMW Z1

26:41  second generation Cosmo

27:04  1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

27:50 Alps-Inspired Carrera Digital Slot Car Raceway

28:13  Original-Owner 1982 Subaru BRAT GL 4-Speed

29:52  2007 Frauscher 686 Lido

30:48  Ex–Mille Miglia Storica 1947 Healey Elliott Saloon

31:14  1977 Lotus Esprit S1

31:40  1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe w/Rambler Rebel V8

32:45  1982 Renault 5 Alpine Turbo

33:40  Le Mans–Class-Winning 1976 Porsche 934 Race Car

34:29 Sequential-VIN 1965 Porsche 911 Coupes

36:45  1992 BMW 325i Touring 5-Speed

36:47  1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100

36:53  1979 Porsche 930 Turbo

38:20  Oldsmobile 307-Powered 1937 Cord 812 Westchester

40:49  35k-Mile 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe 6-Speed

41:54  1958 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door Hardtop

42:59  Florida BaT Meet-Up—April 25 with Bullet Motorsports!

44:21  The Motoring Club Presents: Cold Start—April 26 in San Francisco, California

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This BaT Podcast episode, recorded on a particularly active day for the motorcycle shop next door, sees Alex, Randy and Cam choosing the best of the transitory period between the late '50s and mid '60s. They set the stage with politics, the state of American optimism, and the top film, music and motorsports events of the year before picking their favorite vehicles in the Sports Car, Truck/4x4, Family Hauler, Daily Driver, and Wild Card categories.

Along the way: driving a DB4 in flip flops; wildly varying opinions on the '60 Galaxie lineup; a country sedan that isn't; big honkin' Brit cars; light name-calling; a tight race in trucks; a helluva deal; an aquatic detour in high style; an aspirational rush into GT territory; overloading a Giulietta TI; a sad Mini merger; and a most honorable mention.

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

0:57  All previous auction results for model year 1960

14:58  1960 Porsche 356B Super w/ GT Fuel Tank

17:07  1960 Fiat-Abarth 750 Sestriere by Zagato

20:18  1960 Aston Martin DB4 4.2

25:10 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

26:50 Targa Florio-Class-Winning 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato

34:36 Confusing Name: 1960 Ford Country Sedan

36:31 1960 Citroen DS19

36:36  Citroën Spring T-Shirt in the BaT Gear Store

40:01 Ex–Alfred Hitchcock 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Saloon by Mulliner

41:08 LQ4-Powered 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur by H.J. Mulliner Design 7508 w/Van Gerbig Quarter Windows

44:13  Single-Family-Owned 1960 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Transporter

46:51  1960 Land Rover 88 Series II

51:01  1960 Willys Station Wagon 4×4 for Charity

53:49  1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Coupe

56:21  Modified 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE 4-Speed

1:01:45  1960 Riva Tritone 26′

1:06:53 1960 Jaguar XK150 FHC 3.8L w/ Overdrive

1:09:40  Modified 1960 MG MGA 1600 Roadster

1:15:10 BaT’s 1275cc 1960 Morris Mini Minor

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