A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“A perspective: I own a 911sc converted to an ev with a P100D motor in it. It’s the most fun car i’ve ever owned. I also have a beetle with a 60hp type 1 and that is also super fun. There’s room in the world for all types! I’m certain this 2002 has a soul and personality, will bring smiles to all who get to experience it, and would be a blast to drive. Good luck to the buyer and seller!”

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rwilner commented on 1972 BMW “2002te” EV Conversion by Bavarian Econs

“Thanks, I wasn’t letting this one get away. My dad and his dad before him retired as Chrysler mechanics. This will be in good hands for a long time!”

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pjarhead commented on No Reserve: 1948 Chrysler Windsor Sedan

“I was fortunate enough to be able to watch Chuck Wray’s shop prepare a Bizzarrini for Pebble Beach, years ago- I think it was 2003. It came second in the Giugiaro class, which (of course) was judged by Giugiaro; best in class was a Ghibli, which he mentioned was his favorite of his designs. The level of meticulous work and knowledge at Chuck’s shop has to be seen to be believed. As Frank said, back then not many knew that these cars even existed. Nice to see them getting their propers.”

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jim_rosenthal commented on 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 GT America

A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“Nothing beats the simplicity of an old truck. No screens, no tech just three pedals and a steering wheel. GLWTA!”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: 47-Years-Family-Owned 1979 Toyota Pickup 4-Speed

“And now the end is near. I truly enjoyed this car and would love to see it go to a new owner and a loving home. I have had great memories of building the car and driving the car. I truly know that the next owner will be thrilled while driving the car next.”

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D_Reed commented on Fuel-Injected, 400-Powered 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

“One of the things I really like about this is that, at its heart, it’s just so simple. Not like the Italian limited production barchetta cars where everything is unobtainable or very expensive. A T Series MG set up is the personification of of basic spark, fuel, air motoring. Like the upkeep on TD. That should bring it more into the range of folks who lust after the style but have been afraid of the reality of finding mechanical spares. Opportunity rarely knocks as loud as this one, IMHO!”

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billyblyth commented on 1952 Cooper-MG T21 Barchetta

A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“My Dad was one of the first SAAB dealers in the US, so I grew up with the cornpoppers. We were located near the entry port and headquarters . I remember visiting the New Haven HQ and riding a freight elevator to Ralph Millet’s office. We had one tech whose job was engine replacement, and he was kept busy. They are fun cars to drive, the odds of seeing another one on the road rare. This is a beauty, good luck with the sale.”

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Jester419 commented on No Reserve: Monte Carlo–Style 1966 Saab 96

“I bought mine new in 04 (same color and spec) and with a wife and 4 kids, drove it 210,000 trouble free miles in 15 years making it the best and most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned. If this truck was properly maintained, 100k miles is nothing and should provide the next family years of reliable service. I don’t know the seller at all but love his responsiveness and transparency in this auction. GLWTA.”

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Balance commented on No Reserve: 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali

“I quite like this version of the 2002, I still remember in 1970 when my father picked up his brand new 2002 Ti here in Vancouver. My father’s car came in Colorado orange, it had a limited slip differential and sunroof but only a 4 speed transmission. The next year, I used the Ti for all my driving lessons and tests when I pursued my driver’s licence, even the driving instructors were impressed with the car.”

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Wilkie commented on 1970 BMW 2002ti

A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“I can’t believe I won this. I am super stoked.”

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urseppos commented on 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe X50 6-Speed

“brake duct hoses, eyeball CAB’s, adjustable rear subframe and holes in floor and wheel well from a roll bar that has been removed. looks like this car spent some time being properly used on track….”

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mlytle commented on No Reserve: 1988 BMW M3

“I have a similar setup with a Rover 4.0. The all aluminum Rover is 35lbs lighter than the original 4 banger. I’m getting 26 mpg in mine.”

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jagmike90 commented on Rover V8-Powered 1977 MG MGB Roadster 5-Speed

A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“It wasn’t every day something this cute rolled into Fort Stockton. Folks were used to pickup trucks big enough to block out the sun, not pastel-colored cars that looked like they’d been dipped in lemon pudding and whipped cream. But there it was—parked right out front of Grounds for Divorce, turning heads like a visiting movie star.
A 1956 Nash Metropolitan. Yellow over white. Chrome trim shining like a smile that’s been to the dentist.
Lucinda leaned against the café window,…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: 1956 Nash Metropolitan Hardtop for Corvilla

“I remember that turbo kit from HO Racing Specialties out of California. I bought my 78 TA new (still have it) and once the 1 year warranty was up, i installed the HO performance kit with new jets and metering rods for the Q-Jet.”

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IK54 commented on One-Owner, Turbocharged 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

“Thanks @sludgo @Dazed_and_Amused @PDXBryan and @AJL1988 for your kind comments. I had a great time with Alex doing this podcast. Get me started talking about cars and I’ll go on for a while…just ask my wife and daughters!!
Thanks to @BaT for hosting our conversation and sharing it with the community.”

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Raffi commented on Design and Empathy with Raffi Minasian

A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“Jimmy Don Ventura had owned enough unusual automobiles over the years to believe he understood the public. He’d driven a lime-green AMC Gremlin, a Triumph Spitfire that leaked oil with the determination of an East Texas mosquito, and a Plymouth Barracuda that had once stranded him in front of the Dairy Twin during the lunch rush. Every one of them had attracted comments, questions, and unsolicited mechanical advice from complete strangers.
Then he bought Fred.
Officially, it was a 1949…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on “5 Ton Fred” Wrecker-Style, Autocar C-50-Bodied Rat Rod

“If you told me 10 years ago that GM’s only manual performance car would be a Cadillac sedan, I’d have told you you’re crazy.”

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70_duster commented on 1,500-Mile 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6-Speed

“I recall the great stories from the original owner. Need to bottle them with the car.”

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Ptrem commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed