Auction Watch: Week 10, 2026
Week of March 2, 2026
An AP1 S2000 breaks $38K, the E46 M3 market stays hot, and an FD RX-7 crosses $50K for the second time this year.
The Week in Auctions
The first week of March reminded us why Japanese sports cars from the late 1990s are the market's hottest segment. Two separate BaT auctions for an S2000 and an FD RX-7 blew past expectations, and the E46 M3 continues its steady climb toward $50K for clean examples.
The 944 Turbo result is worth highlighting. At $28K, it remains one of the most accessible Porsche performance cars on the market -- but the window is closing. Five years ago these were $12K cars. The trajectory is clear.
What We're Watching
The Audi TT failing to sell is not a surprise -- the Mk1 TT has never quite achieved the collector status its design deserves. But at the right price, these Quattro models are genuinely fun drivers with appreciating aesthetics. If one relists under $15K, it could be the sleeper buy of the quarter.
Notable Listings
1999 Honda S2000 AP1
Bring a Trailer
$38,000
The 1999 Honda S2000 AP1 hammered at $38,000 on Bring a Trailer. A strong result that reflects continued collector interest in this chassis.
2005 BMW E46 M3 Competition
Cars & Bids
$45,000
The 2005 BMW E46 M3 Competition hammered at $45,000 on Cars & Bids. A strong result that reflects continued collector interest in this chassis.
1993 Mazda RX-7 FD
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$52,000
The 1993 Mazda RX-7 FD hammered at $52,000 on Bring a Trailer. A strong result that reflects continued collector interest in this chassis.
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
Cars & Bids
$28,000
The 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo hammered at $28,000 on Cars & Bids. A strong result that reflects continued collector interest in this chassis.
2001 Audi TT Quattro
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UnsoldThis 2001 Audi TT Quattro failed to meet reserve on Bring a Trailer. Could signal softening demand or an ambitious seller -- worth watching if it relists.