Journal
Field notes from a BaT Local Partner.
Practical, opinionated writing on selling collector cars on Bring a Trailer - valuation, reserve strategy, photography, and what actually moves the final price.
- August 5, 2026 · 8 min read
How to prepare your classic car for Bring a Trailer
The prep that actually moves the final number on BaT - paint correction, ice blasting, studio photography, and documentation.
Read article - May 12, 2026 · 6 min read
What's my classic car worth on Bring a Trailer?
How comp-driven BaT valuations actually work - and why the answer is rarely 'whatever Hagerty says.'
Read article - April 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Reserve vs no-reserve on Bring a Trailer: which gets a stronger result?
The conventional wisdom is 'no-reserve sells higher.' The real answer depends on the car, the comps, and the timing.
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