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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