Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

“I have an old family friend (89 years young) that I showed these pictures to that has been a wood carver all his life and has made some exquisite pieces of animals, custom stair cases, door frames and such using a chain saw and wood chisels and a lot of sanding. He was really impressed and spent a half hour flicking between the photos and commenting on the details presented here with the biggest smile. On our second pour of Blanton’s I joking asked him if he could do something like this and…”

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Lockinload commented on No Reserve: 1:1 Ford GT Wooden Display Model

“I did not expect to buy a car today but could not pass this one up. It’s coming to Texas to be driven.”

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mynewride1979 commented on 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

“Yes, I have rally plans for this Saab :)”

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retrosporting commented on No Reserve: 1966 Saab 96 Special Project

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

“Thks auction has brought back some memories for me. Back in the mid/late fifties my parents had a 1952 Buick Roadmaster woody wagon, maroon with maroon leather interior. It was may fathers favorite car out of many Buicks he had owned. On many warm Sunday afternoons my parents would load me and my brother in the Buick along with a pick nick basket, and sometimes a cocker spaniel, and we’d go for drive. Often the drive took us to a place here in the hills of north central Pennsylvania know as…”

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Aridgerunner commented on 1948 Mercury Wagon Woody Marmon-Herrington 4×4

“One of the coolest daily drivers of all time. A wagon with a supercharged v8. The six-speed manual is the cherry on top. GLWTA!”

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70_duster commented on 15k-Kilometer 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon 6-Speed

“I was a teenager HS student working at the corner service station. We had a local Dr that had one of these, his was the beautiful dark blue with matching padded top. He would pull in for gas, 27 gallon tank. After putting the car in “Park” he would tilt the wheel which would almost go horizontal on these and throw a small towel that covered the wheel from rim edge to edge. Gas up. Then………the fun would begin! Around to the car wash. Customers would be directed into the wash at the correct…”

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MotoMike commented on 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Talisman

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

“This is what the first-gen Celica liftback was meant to be. We got what was spec’ed for US market, same chassis but with the big 5mph bumpers and a much lower-performance engine. The 20R is great for a truck, but 100 hp at 4800 rpm isn’t as much fun as an 18R-G140 hp at 6500 rpm in a sub-2500 lb car.
B-D
Were the dash and console panels painted gray? I believe all the RA29s had woodgrain vinyl stickers, which harked back to the 2000GT’s beautiful woodwork, but perhaps that was also…”

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Toyotero commented on No Reserve: 1975 Toyota Celica 2000 GT 5-Speed

“What an amazing man.
Martin L. Swig, February 8, 1934 – July 3, 2012.
A quintessential West Coast “car guy,” he organized the California Mille (1000 mile historic race car tour on Northern California back roads) in 1991 after discovering and driving Italy’s most-famous open road race (Mille Miglia) in 1982.
Summing up his priorities in the historic motorsport world, he dedicated his event to “Great cars, Little Roads, and Wonderful Friends.”
He kidded sedentary TV sports types with his…”

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Stratos commented on The Swig Family Collection, Presented by Fantasy Junction—All Cars Are Live!

“Back in the year 2001, I had this long-held notion I’d own a BMW 2002 in the YEAR 2002. So, obviously I began my search too early and found one far too quickly. So, In the dead of Winter, I rented a car and drove from Michigan to Washington DC and bought an Inka 1973 2002tii with sunroof. I drove it home, missing the blizzard in Pennsyvanis by a half day.
A few years later, in 2005, when I moved to the West Coast I drove it to from Michigan, covering 5000 miles within a month — crossing…”

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Delia_Wolfe commented on 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL 5-Speed

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

“It’s hard to let my “Baby” go, after 55 years and so many upgrades and good experience. I hope the next owner appreciates and enjoys it as much!”

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BAB9146 commented on One-Owner, 2.4L-Powered 1970 Porsche 914-6

“Gotta love ❤️ 84.9 CENT/gal gas on 10 JAN 1994. Seriously, this 2nd Gen (1992) Honda Wagon is virtually identical to the one our family drove from that year to 2009 with zero issues. It was the reason I got another white 1993, virtually identical to this one, on BaT recently to relive the best car ever. It actually has a little “Grannymobile” sticker on the rear window. GLWTA!”

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DeusEquitare commented on No Reserve: 1992 Honda Accord EX Wagon 5-Speed

“Going to the Eagles Mere Air, Auto, and Motorcycle Museum to be driven and maybe raced.”

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JennyOXX6 commented on No Reserve: 327-Powered Devin Special

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

“100-4’s are amazing cars. One of the most beautify production Sports Cars every produced; especially with the windshield in the down position. On top of the Aesthetics, its an amazing car to drive on a winding country road; the sound, the wind whistling by your ears, and the the overall fun is exciting.
This car may not win a gold level medal at any concours shows but it will win the gold when it comes to having fun and attracting attention on the road or a local classic car show.
Best…”

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MNberg commented on 1956 Austin-Healey 100 BN2 Roadster

“I love seeing this. A Porsche driven just like it was built to do.
My wife and I drove our 1982 181k miles. Sold it in 2015 with 195k miles. Original owner only drove it 14k miles in his4 year ownership. He missed out.
I miss that car! Oh, side note! One day when I took her in for service there was one just like ours on the rack. She had 425k miles on it. Made me jealous.”

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Magic8 commented on 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

“TA rear spoilers rarely fit well, especially original cars, and even more so 79-81 cars with their urethane corner pieces. The later corner pieces also tend to appear as slightly different colors, and tend to fade to the point where the urethane is visible.
This car shows exceptionally well. I personally wouldn’t touch a thing in terms of overall appearance. This is certainly a rare offering amongst later TAs!”

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Gmmuscleusa commented on 41-Years-Owned, 31k-Mile 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 4-Speed

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

“My dad bought a new 406 w/3x2s in early ‘63. Ford introduced the 427 fastback “legend” as a 63 1/2 model. My dad blew up his 406 and Ford replaced it with a 427 shortblock…under warranty. He will be 85 next week. This one would be a great birthday present!”

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Danphipps commented on 1963 Ford Galaxie Fastback 390 4-Speed

“There are few things that could improve Fort Stockton. This Texaco station would be one of those. One morning it could simply appear, as if the town had been holding its breath for eighty years and finally exhaled in porcelain enamel and red stars.
It isn’t a working gas station, not really. Nobody’s pumping Sky Chief into a ’57 Ford Sunliner or wiping windshields with a rag that’s seen seven administrations. It’s a shrine. A perfectly scaled, lovingly obsessive recreation, right…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on Texaco Service Station Replica w/ Pumps & Memorabilia

“With the recent unveiling of the Dark Horse SC, it only cements that the GT350/R is the last of its breed. Naturally aspirated, special engine (high revving flat plane crank) with a high quality Tremec transmission. The car has already reached legendary status, often compared with a Porsche GT3. The sound is intoxicating, especially north of 6,000 rpms.”

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MillerMustang commented on No Reserve: 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R