To honor its historic 1964 Monte Carlo Rally win, Mini released 1000 examples of the Cooper S MC40 in 2004. And one is up for auction on Bring a Trailer.

It doesn't have as much tech as its modern equivalent, but the 2000 Lexus LS 400 on Cars & Bids is a smooth, quiet, comfortable, reliable luxury sedan bargain.

The 2006 Subaru Imperza WRX STI is the penultimate version of the first STI to make it to the States. And there's an affordable one available now on BaT.

This extremely rare 1963 Corvette split-window made a surprise appearance on a lowkey Canadian auction site thanks to an estate sale.

A used Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport is an affordable, fun, comfortable luxury sports sedan that might be more reliable than you think.

It's not as sporty as the M3, but a BMW 325Ci like the 2004 example on Bring a Trailer is a great budget entry into the E46 3 Series.

Someone paid roughly double the average market price to win Denzel Washington's 993 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo on Bring a Trailer.

A 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage like this modified one on Cars & Bids isn't quite 911-sharp, but it feels more exotic--and can be reliable.

Most air-cooled Porsche 911s, especially first-gen models, are rather expensive. This 1973 Porsche 911 S Targa on Bring a Trailer, though, isn't.

You can't get a 2022 WRX STI, but a Subaru Impreza 22B STi like the one Collecting Cars is auctioning off is an excellent memorial.

At this price, it's virtually impossible to find something to compare to the 400 horsepower track-oriented Corvette Z06.

For under $20,000, you'd be hard-pressed to find another vehicle of this pedigree and performance

The C219-gen Mercedes CLS essentially created the 'four-door coupe' luxury car segment on its own back in 2005. And even today, a first-gen example like the 2006 CLS 500 on Bring a Trailer still looks fresh. However, it's much more affordable now.

The 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design currently listed on Cars & Bids isn't a 'true' Polestar Limited Edition model. But it was modified by Polestar to the same degree--and that makes it a comfortable and solid Swedish alternative to other more-common hot hatches.

Volkswagen only brought over 5000 examples of the Mk5 R32, but the AWD hot hatch is still a comfortable, refined, and practical performance car. And its VR6 engine remains a burbly icon to this day. Plus, as the 2008 R32 on Bring a Trailer demonstrates, it's more affordable than the Golf R or Mk4 model.

The 2012-2013 Mk6 Volkswagen Golf R doesn't have the R32's VR6, but this AWD hot hatch packs even more power and refinement. And used ones like the 2013 model currently listed on Cars & Bids offer arguably more fun than the 2022 model for less money.

Only 10-12 Figoni et Falaschi-bodied Talbot-Lago T150-C-SS Teardrop Coupes exist, and the only 'Modele New York' one still wearing its original body is headed to auction. And if it beats its $10-million estimate, it could become the most expensive French car sold at auction.

The first car that AMG modified after Mercedes purchased it was the W202, the first-gen C-Class. And in 1998, it released the first-ever V8-powered, factory-warranty AMG: the Mercedes C43 AMG. It's not as fast by modern standards, but a W202 C43 like the one on Cars & Bids is a durable, affordable luxury car.

The last of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution line, the Evo X was a little less energetic, but slightly comfier and just as sharp of a rally-style sports sedan. And though clean examples are usually pricey, the 4900-mile Evo X MR Touring on Bring a Trailer is a rare exception.

There might be more pickup trucks built on car platforms these days, but no truck currently captures the spirit of the Subaru Baja. That means the manual 2006 Baja Sport currently listed on Bring a Trailer might be in high demand.