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Rare Rides Icons: The Ford Taurus, Modernizing Family Transportation (Part V)

After a lengthy and costly development period while Ford’s finances were nearly underwater, the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable debuted to great fanfare in 1986. On their exteriors the two models had more differentiation than one might expect, and shared only doors and a roof. There were differences between the two models on the inside, too. Almost unbelievably, Sable owners looked at a different dashboard than Taurus customers.

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9k-Mile 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia

This 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia has 9k miles and was configured with black and silver racing stripes that adorn its Rosso Corsa-finished body. It is powered by a 4.3-liter DOHC V8 paired with a six-speed F1 automated transaxle, and its carbon-fiber bucket seats are trimmed in black upholstery. Stopping power is provided by Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes with red-finished calipers, and the car is further equipped with 19" Scuderia alloy wheels, carbon-fiber exterior and interior trim, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, a CD stereo, navigation, and automatic climate control. This 430 Scuderia was purchased by the current owner in 2020 and is now offered on dealer consignment by the selling dealer, a BaT Local Partner , with a window sticker, the owner's manual, a car cover, two keys, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean California title.

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TPI 350-Powered 1938 Lincoln Zephyr Custom Roadster Conversion

This 1938 Lincoln-Zephyr started life as a coupe and became the subject of a custom street rod build carried out in the 1990s by Dave Iverson of South Dakota. More than 5,000 hours were reportedly spent converting the body to a convertible, shaving the exterior, adding a Mustang II-style front suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, and installing a 350ci Tuned-Port Injection V8 linked to a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a ten-bolt rear end. The car was purchased by the current owner in 2019 and relocated to Arizona, where adjustable air springs were installed and the interior was redone with maroon leather upholstery, a mahogany wood dashboard, and a Kenwood sound system. Highlights include a V-shaped windshield, a gray soft top, Vintage Air climate control, power windows, a Lokar shifter, a banjo-style steering wheel, and AutoMeter gauges. Nicknamed “Gracie,” this custom Lincoln Zephyr is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with an Idaho title.

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40-Years-Owned 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe

This 1964 Porsche 356C coupe was acquired by the current owner in 1986 from its prior owner of 22 years. The car is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Light Ivory over black leatherette. Features include 15" steel wheels, disc brakes, body-color bumpers, twin engine grilles, front bucket seats, an AM radio, and an analog clock. This 356C coupe is now offered on consignment by the selling dealer, a BaT Local Partner , with the owner's manual, service records, and a clean Massachusetts title.

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This Week’s Weird and Wonderful—September 18, 2026

Welcome to the Weekly Weird & Wonderful —our collection of the strangest, coolest, and most interesting cars to appear on BaT in the last seven days. We'll dispense with the preamble this week, save to say that the listings below are but a few notable drops in the vast ocean of vehicles that is our Live Auctions Page , where you may sail on at your leisure until you've fallen off the edge of the Earth.

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21-Years-Owned 1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible at No Reserve

This 1947 Chrysler Town & Country convertible was owned in Ohio from 1962 through the early 1990s, and it was refurbished during the 1990s. The current owner bought the car in 2005 and had difficulty managing its Fluid Drive transmission and unassisted steering, so the vehicle was stored for ten years before being modified in 2015 with the installation of a 727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission. The car has been driven approximately 50 miles since that time. Powered by a 323.5ci Spitfire inline-eight, the Chrysler is finished in Heather Green with ash-framed mahogany exterior paneling over brown leather upholstery with tan cloth inserts. Equipment includes a power-operated tan soft top, driving lights, power-assisted drum brakes, power steering, wheel covers, whitewall tires, bench seats, an AM radio, and seatbelts. This Town & Country is now offered in New Hampshire at no reserve with service records, a car cover, tire-changing tools, and Connecticut registration in the owner's name.

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32-Years-Owned 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 5-Speed

This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was ordered new by a US Naval Officer through European Motors, Ltd. in San Francisco, California, with European delivery. It was acquired by the current owner in 1994. The car is finished in Dark Olive over Bamboo MB-Tex and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a ZF five-speed manual transmission and an optional limited-slip differential. Equipment includes a black convertible top, 14″ steel wheels with painted covers, power steering, and a Becker Mexico AM/FM cassette stereo. This W113 SL is now offered on behalf of the owner in New Hampshire with an owner's manual, stamped maintenance booklet, data plate, data card, and a clean Massachusetts title in the owner's name.

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1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Convertible 4-Speed

This 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR convertible is one of 518 examples produced for the model year, of which 267 were specified with a 428ci Cobra Jet V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Acapulco Blue over black Luxury vinyl upholstery, the car underwent a seven-year restoration completed around 2021 by Orlando Mustang of Osteen, Florida. Factory equipment includes a power-operated black soft top, a roll bar, power steering, power-assisted front disc brakes, and the Interior Décor, Visibility, and GT Equipment groups. The selling dealer acquired the car in 2026. This GT500KR is now offered in Anaheim, California, with a Deluxe Marti Report, binders with the restoration information, and a Florida title.

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20k-Mile 2003 Ferrari 575M Maranello

This 2003 Ferrari 575M Maranello has 20k miles, and it was specified in Rosso Corsa over beige Connolly leather. The car is powered by a 5.75-liter F133E V12 linked to a six-speed F1 automated manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential, and features include xenon headlights, a central hood scoop, 19" multi-piece alloy wheels, Skyhook suspension, power-adjustable Daytona-style seats, a CD stereo, and automatic climate control. This 575M Maranello is now offered by the selling dealer, a BaT Local Partner , with a clean Carfax report and a clean Florida title.

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308-Powered 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 5-Speed

This 1966 Ford Mustang fastback was built in July 1965 at the Metuchen, New Jersey, assembly plant, and was the subject of a refurbishment by the selling dealer in 2023. Work during the refurbishment included repainting the car in white with red bodyside stripes, refreshing the red vinyl interior, and a drivetrain build that features a 308ci V8, a Borg Warner T5 five-speed manual transmission, and an 8" limited-slip differential with a 3.55:1 final drive. The engine is equipped with Ford Racing aluminum cylinder heads, Mahle forged pistons, an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and a Pypes dual-exit exhaust system, and Borgeson power-assisted steering, KYB shocks, four-piston front brake calipers, 15" styled steel wheels, a retro-style stereo, an SST shifter, and Rally-Pac gauges are additional highlights. The car was previously sold by the selling dealer on BaT in June 2024 , and it was recently reacquired. Work in 2026 included replacing the spark plugs, fuel pump, engine and transmission mounts, front brake hoses, and heater control switch. This Mustang is offered by the selling dealer in Massachusetts with refurbishment records, a 2023 dyno sheet, and an Arizona title.

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36k-Mile 2010 Audi R8 Coupe 6-Speed at No Reserve

This 2010 Audi R8 coupe is powered by a 4.2-liter FSI V8 that drives all four wheels through a six-speed manual transaxle, and it is finished in Ibis White with carbon-fiber Sigma sides blades over a Black leather interior also trimmed with carbon fiber. The Audi Magnetic Ride dampers were replaced in July 2024, and the car is further appointed with a gated shifter, 19" double-spoke wheels, a rearview camera, and heated power-adjustable seats. The current owner purchased the car in 2017 and has since added approximately 4k of the 36k indicated miles. This R8 is offered at no reserve on dealer consignment by a BaT Local Partner with service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New Jersey title.

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1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition 4-Speed

This 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was delivered new to Colandrea Pontiac of Newburgh, New York, and optioned with the Y82 Special Edition package, a 6.6-liter W72 V8, a Muncie M21 four-speed manual transmission, and air conditioning. Work in 2023 consisted of refinishing the body, refreshing the black vinyl interior, reconditioning the dashboard and dash fascia, modernizing the air conditioning, and replacing the engine with a 1978 model year unit. Equipment includes removable T-top roof panels, a shaker hood, refinished gold snowflake wheels, power steering, front disc brakes, a Hurst shifter, a custom exhaust system, and an AM/FM radio with Bluetooth. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2026, this Trans Am Special Edition is now offered with a copy of the dealer invoice, service records, and an Ohio title.

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LS3-Powered 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

This 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air sport coupe was purchased by the seller in 2022 and the subsequent build was completed in 2025. The car is powered by an LS3 V8 linked with a Tremec five-speed transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes 18" US Mags wheels, Wilwood disc brakes, Ridetech air suspension, power steering, air conditioning, and Dakota Digital instrumentation. This Bel Air is now offered with a clean Minnesota title in the seller's name.

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2021 Volvo XC90 Momentum at No Reserve

This 2021 Volvo XC90 Momentum was delivered new to Open Road Volvo Edison in New Jersey, and it was specified in Crystal White Pearl Metallic over black leather upholstery. Optioned with the Climate Package, the truck is powered by a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter inline-four that drives all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Further details include optional 21" alloy wheels, LED headlights, a powered glass sunroof, heated and powered front seats, a heated steering wheel and second-row seats, four-zone automatic climate control, blind spot monitoring, wireless charging, and Sensus infotainment with an integrated 9″ touchscreen. This XC90 has 92k miles and is offered at no reserve with a window sticker copy, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

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1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SEb Coupe

This 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SEb coupe was purchased new in Germany and was imported to the US by its original owner, from whose family the car was acquired by the seller last year. Subsequent work has included refurbishing the cabin with GAHH Automotive leather upholstery and carpeting, servicing the fuel injectors and ignition system, and replacing the tires and exhaust system. Power is from a 2.2-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, and the car is finished in Black. This W111 coupe is now offered with the owner's manual, records, a set of black California license plates, and a clean California title in the seller's name.

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37k-Mile 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC at No Reserve

This 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC remained with the original owner in California until 2026 and now has 37k miles. The crossover is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic over Sahara Beige MB-Tex and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 linked with a seven-speed automatic transmission and a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. Equipment includes the Premium 1, Lane Tracking, and Appearance packages as well as a panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate, 20" double-spoke wheels, heated power-adjustable front seats, a rearview camera, and COMAND with navigation. Recently acquired by the selling dealer, this X204 GLK350 4MATIC is now offered in Indiana at no reserve with the owner's manual, two key fobs, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.

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Porsche M96 Flat-Six Engine Coffee Table at No Reserve

This coffee table was constructed by the seller using an M96.25 2.7-liter flat-six sourced from a 2005 Porsche Boxster that had an IMS bearing failure. The engine was disassembled, cleaned, vapor-blasted, and reassembled for display as a table with a tempered glass top. Lockable casters support the engine. This Porsche flat-six coffee table is offered at no reserve in Miami, Florida.

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Roush 427IR-Powered Superformance GT40 Mk I

This Superformance GT40 Mk I was manufactured by Hillbank Motor Corporation and is powered by a 427SR Roush V8 linked with a five-speed manual transaxle. The engine is equipped with an eight-stack fuel injection system, MSD ignition, and a dual exhaust system with “bundle of snakes” headers, and the car rides on 15″ BRM-style knockoff wheels accompanied by coilovers with H&R springs, Wilwood disc brakes, and a KW hydraulic lift system. The fiberglass bodywork is finished in a light blue and orange Gulf-style livery, and inside, black microsuede fixed-back seats with Simpson harnesses are accompanied by a Moto-Lita steering wheel and Smiths gauges. It was acquired by the current owner in 2021, and work in preparation for the sale involved replacing the valve cover gaskets, front wheel bearings, and fuel filters along with mapping of the FAST EFI system. This GT40 Mk I replica is now offered on dealer consignment with service records and a clean Texas title listing the car as a 1966 ASVE GT4.

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1965 Ford F-250 4×4 4-Speed Conversion at No Reserve

This 1965 Ford F-250 Custom Styleside pickup was purchased by the seller's father in 1974 and was acquired by the seller in 1988. It was used as a camper until 1999 and was refurbished over a six-year period starting in 2020. Work consisted of removing and repainting the cab and bed, installing a 1978 Ford F-250 dual-range transfer case and 4x4 axles, re-trimming the cabin, rebuilding the 390ci V8 and steering gear box, and replacing the bumpers, trim, instrument panel, carpets, padding, door panels, seals, and drive shafts. The engine is linked with a four-speed manual transmission, an NP 205 dual-range transfer case, a Dana 44 front axle, and a Dana 60 rear axle, and the truck is finished in Caribbean Turquoise and Raven Black over black and green upholstery. Equipment includes a suspension lift kit, power steering, power front disc brakes, 16.5" eight-spoke wheels, manually locking front hubs, a bed mounted spare tire fixture, an Edelbrock intake manifold and four-barrel carburetor, and Doug Thorley headers. This F-250 is now offered at no reserve with build photos and a Utah title in the seller's name.

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1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed Project at No Reserve

This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is a non-running project that is said to have been acquired by the current owner in 1982 and last registered in the late 1980s. A 350ci V8 is presently installed, though a removed 427ci V8 short block and additional components are included in the sale. The car is further equipped with a four-speed manual transmission, a black convertible soft top, aftermarket wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, retractable headlights, and an AM/FM radio. This C2 project is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner at no reserve with spare parts and aWisconsin title.

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40-Year-Owned 1984 Porsche 944 5-Speed Project

This 1984 Porsche 944 was acquired by the seller in 1986, and it is finished in Guards Red over Black leather. The car features 15" cookie-cutter alloy wheels, a five-speed manual transaxle, pop-up headlights, fog lights, and a Blaupunkt cassette stereo. The seller notes a timing belt failure on the 2.5-liter inline-four in August 2026 resulted in a loss of compression. This 944 shows 59k miles and is offered with the owner's manual, Porsche workshop manuals, service records, spare parts, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New Jersey title in the seller's name.

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1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe 5-Speed

This 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 coupe is a Canadian-market car that was imported into the United States in December 2015. The car was purchased by the seller in December 2017, and 7k of the 189k kilometers (~117k miles) shown have been added since that time. The car is finished in Silver Metallic over Marine Blue leather and is powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six that drives all four wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes 17" Cup wheels, Bilstein PSS10 coilovers, a limited-slip differential, a sunroof, heated power-adjustable front sport seats, a MOMO three-spoke steering wheel, a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB head unit, cruise control, and air conditioning. This 964 C4 coupe is now offered with the owner's manual, service records, and a clean California title in the seller's name.

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347-Powered 1981 Ford Bronco Custom 4×4 4-Speed

This 1981 Ford Bronco Custom 4x4 was acquired by the current owner as an unfinished project in 2022 and subsequent work consisted of re-trimming the cabin, replacing suspension, steering, and weather stripping components, and installing a 347ci V8 ATK crate engine that has a CVF Racing serpentine drive system, an Edelbrock intake manifold and four-barrel carburetor, MSD ignition components, Flowmaster mufflers, and long-tube exhaust headers. Finished in Candyapple Red over Dark Red cloth and vinyl upholstery, the truck is further equipped with a four-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, a white removable hardtop, multi-tone graphics, KC auxiliary lights, an RC four-inch lift kit, an aftermarket track bar, Rancho shocks, Pro Comp 15" aluminum wheels, and a Bluetooth audio receiver. This Bronco is now offered on dealer consignment by a BaT Local Partner with service records, spare parts, and a clean Colorado title.

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50k-Mile 2016 BMW M4 Coupe

This 2016 BMW M4 coupe was purchased by the seller in August 2016, and they have since added 41k of the 50k indicated miles while registering it in North Carolina. Finished in Mineral White Metallic over Sonoma Beige Merino leather, the car is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline-six paired with a seven-speed M dual-clutch automatic transmission. Features include adaptive M suspension, 19" Style 437M wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, a sunroof, heated Sport seats, a Harman Kardon sound system, and rear-, side-, and top-view cameras. This M4 is now offered with a windshield sunshade, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller's name.

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45k-Mile 1995 Ford F-150 XL 5-Speed at No Reserve

This 1995 Ford F-150 XL pickup is finished in Deep Forest Green Metallic over Opal Gray vinyl and powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that drives the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes 15" argent-finished steel wheels, an AM/FM stereo, air conditioning, and dual fuel tanks. This F-150 has 45k miles and is offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a Deluxe Marti report, manufacturer's literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

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46-Years-Family-Owned 1974 Honda MT250 Elsinore at No Reserve

This 1974 Honda MT250 Elsinore was acquired by the seller's father in 1980, and ownership passed to the seller in 2026. Subsequent service included replacing the battery, front tire, and turn signal switch. Finished in black with orange and black tank stripes, power comes from a 248cc two-stroke single paired with a five-speed transmission. Features include a black vinyl solo seat, a custom passenger pillion, a kick starter, a black-finished upswept expansion-chamber exhaust with a chrome heat shield, a chrome cross-braced handlebar, high-mounted fenders, street lighting, wire-spoke wheels with alloy rims, and a side stand. This MT250 Elsinore is now offered at no reserve with an owner's manual, a tool kit, and a Utah title in the seller's name.

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19k-Mile 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

This 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has 19k miles, and its 5.7-liter V12 has been fitted with an X-OST Maranello exhaust system. Shifting is through a six-speed F1A sequential transaxle, and the power-adjustable Daytona-style front seats are trimmed in beige leather. Finished in Rosso Corsa, the car is further equipped with 19" modular alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, a radar detector, a SiriusXM module, a CD stereo, a Becker CD changer, and dual-zone automatic climate control. This 612 Scaglietti was acquired by the selling dealer in 2026 and is now offered with a Vehicle Identification Passport, the owner's manual, two keys, service records, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

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2004 Honda Rune

This 2004 Honda Rune is a limited-production motorcycle based on the contemporary Valkyrie, and this US-spec example was sold new in Florida before being imported to Canada in 2012 and acquired by the seller in 2022. Finished in Illusion Blue with chrome accents, the motorcycle is powered by a liquid-cooled 1,832cc SOHC flat-six paired with a five-speed transmission. It also has an enclosed driveshaft, electronic fuel injection, individual throttle bodies, a six-into-two exhaust system, a trailing-link fork, a Unit Pro-Link monoshock, a single-sided swingarm, triple disc brakes, five-spoke alloy wheels, an aluminum twin-spar frame, a triangular color-keyed headlight bucket, a chrome engine guard, vertical LED taillight strips, a solo saddle and a Corbin two-up seat with backrests, and a side stand. Now indicating 12k miles, this Rune is offered in Canada with a Honda service manual, a size-XL leather jacket with a Rune patch, and British Columbia registration in the seller's name.

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3,100-Mile 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider

This 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider is # 673 of 765 examples produced, and it has 3,100 miles. It was specified with MSO Napier Green paintwork in addition to Carbon Black and green upholstery that covers the heated power-adjustable sport seats. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle, the car is equipped with the Exterior Carbon Fibre Pack 1, 19" and 20" 10-spoke lightweight forged alloy wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes, a titanium quad-exit exhaust system, a retractable hardtop, an active rear spoiler, 360-degree parking assist, a vehicle lift system, a 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system, and an 8" touchscreen infotainment system. This 765LT Spider was acquired by the selling dealer in 2026 and is now offered in Florida with a photocopy of the window sticker, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Montana title.

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