Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

“I’ve been looking for a bus like this for Rachael for many years. We are gonna make it stock height and beautiful.”

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Mr.OGPaint commented on No Reserve: 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 11-Window Microbus Project

“AMX’s and Javelins are the most underrated Muscle cars. Never understood that. They are so awesome! Too bad AMC always struggled with the big 3. Imagine if there was a AMX made today. GLWTA. Beautiful car! Great color combo and always loved the Rear spoiler option.”

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johnnyvett commented on 1969 AMC AMX 390 4-Speed

“@PDXBryan this one blows my SOHCs off.
I’ve only once seen a cammer swap as nice as this and it was supposedly done by KK as an experimental along with one they build as a mid-engine Boss 9 (both fastback Mustangs).
What’s so clever about this is you’d never expect it. The level of street sleeper, slack jaw, dumbdoundery here is off the charts. Roll up in this anywhere and get affirming nods, then open the hood and prepare for the cult of engine worship to begin their drooling genuflections.…”

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Raffi commented on 427 SOHC “Cammer”-Powered 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe 3-Speed

“340 vs 383 the 340 wins. Not only in a straight line but especially on a winding road. The small block with the well designed chassis corners like a sports car. To be fair, these days the restrictive 383 exhaust can be relieved with contemporary under-chassis headers and the big block can be as light as a small block with aluminum heads, intake and water pump housing. Throw in a stroker crank for 500ci and it will get interesting.
But for stock vintage examples I think it’s no contest. If…”

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Valiantjim commented on 1969 Dodge Dart GTS

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

“Just at the point when after all these years, and carefully observing thousands of listings, you begin to think you’re getting a handle on the collector car market, something like this comes along and puts you back in your place.”

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stev0001 commented on LS3-Powered 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Sport Coupe ICON Derelict

“@mhawkeONT When you get behind the perfectly placed seat and controls slung very low and see the iconic view out of the windshield you know you’re in something very special. You see it you feel it. Going through the gears it just sings, the shifter like a rifle bolt unlike any other. The pedals are place PERFECTLY for heal and toeing. The intake and exhaust climbs to insane levels particularly in 2nd gear, the balance and steering weight are just sublime. Brake pedal feel is just right.…”

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1982Mondial commented on One-Owner, 4,300-Mile 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed

“Look at that engine compartment.. not only can you actually see that beautiful big block engine, you can even see the road below! God I miss the simplicity of these old cars! They will forever be timeless.”

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kenzied1565 commented on 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu COPO L72 427/425 4-Speed

“Gorgeous, significant milestone car! Way ahead of its time. Wonderful restoration and great to see it here on BaT. We’re all excited to see what it will do, as well as the interest and conversations it will spark. If only it were in the U.S., dang!”

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CarGuy70 commented on 1941 Tatra T87

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

“Absolute stunner. Certainly one of the top three motorcycles of all time; likely the ‘top one’.
Exquisite restoration. This can, and ought, to be ridden.”

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Lord_Balfour_IV commented on 1952 Vincent Black Shadow

“I’ve driven this car & own a w108 Matt fitted a 113k drivetrain to. If you have the means I highly recommend it.”

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Waitforit commented on 5.4L M113-Powered 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 6-Speed by Kwiek Classics

“I must commend the team at Revology on an absolute triumph of packaging. It is one thing to shoehorn a Gen 3 Coyote into an early-model engine bay, but the way this has been engineered is incredibly clean. You actually left plenty of room to work on the car, and the plumbing is pure art. It takes a truly discerning eye to differentiate this from a factory-spec 1968 Fastback until you pop the hood.
The juxtaposition of eras is beautifully executed. Catching the modern Ford door-ajar chime in…”

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Big_DaddyRL commented on Coyote-Powered Ford Mustang GT Fastback by Revology

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

“We desperately need basic simple reliable transportation vehicles like this in new car showrooms today….. GLWTA and “Save the Manuals!””

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onlyhonda4me commented on No Reserve: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 5-Speed

“Love this example. I also have a Piedmont Green Metallic E400 Wagon (more photos on my IG @ptsrs) and can confirm it is a wonderful family car. It also gets surprisingly a lot of compliments, especially from young dads haha. As the other Piedmont owner said, the color is incredibly dynamic. The M276 V6 is buttery smooth and has a good reputation for reliability.
I searched for my wagon for several months, and pored over all of @1600veloce’s past listings of these wonderful wagons before…”

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PTSRS commented on 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Wagon

“My parents bought a blue 1964 Wagon like this and we made two big trips from MN, one to Southern California, including Disneyland, and the other to Alaska. The Alaska trip was memorable for my two brothers and I. We had 11 flat tires, the gravel was almost as big as the mosquitoes, big trucks flew by us as we rolled up the windows and ducked, of course the windshield needed replacement and within a year all of the paint had peeled off the hood. But other than that, no breakdowns and 60 year…”

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215V8man commented on 1964 Ford Country Sedan Wagon 289 4-Speed

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

“A great car with a great story! I’m often surprised how wing cars are optioned. For example, the C-21 Center front-seat cushion and folding armrest with column automatic, seen here. Deluxe wheel covers? I guess I assume it’s a class of car that would naturally be more loaded up.
Of course their existence as the manufacturers were pushing the limits of NASCAR homologation rules ensures they are inherently fascinating. Producing them had nothing to do with marketing them for profit.…”

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Valiantjim commented on 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

“Beautiful Square body! I have had 4 over the last 4 decades and have an 85 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 that is a Fall Guy replica. These trucks are imo the best trucks ever made. Someone will be getting a beautiful example and it being the first year of production is even a nicer feature. GLWTA👌👌👌”

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DBG1973 commented on 1973 Chevrolet K20 4×4

“@64_S1 Not only can you drive this back home to the Midwest, you SHOULD! As one who has driven my S2 Elan coast to coast and border to border, I highly recommend it, with a couple of caveats. First, as you noted, install the side windows. Even with the top down it will keep the wind from beating you up. Then, when you put the top up, only if needed for major rain of course, you will stay relatively dry.
Second, do not use interstate highways unless there is no reasonable alternative. As the…”

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Ross_Robbins commented on No Reserve: 1966 Lotus Elan S2

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

“Awesome! Thanks @cbjeep and team for saving it, but not overdoing it. I really appreciate the BaT community’s comments throughout this auction; they really helped me form a more fulsome picture of the car. The debate on condition is always entertaining, and really a personal preference thing. To me, this is as cool as it gets: a (nearly) guilt-free driver with character that’s impossible to replicate. It will look great next to Freiburger’s Disgustang!”

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j.a.waters commented on 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Fastback 4-Speed

“Nice to see car I built in the 80sdid all metal and paint for John did what he wanted. Twisted my arm hard to modify being I like to restore to original builds. But John had a dream and I did for him. Have pictures of me doing car. Great comment tempting to want in my shop again. Would love to talk to John but believe he has passed. Maybe talk to mercuryKG7H some time. So blessed I had my hands in a beautiful fine Ferrari. Frogman.”

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F.r.o.g.man commented on Modified 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS 24-Valve

“This surprises me! Examples individualized to this extent and enthusiast level usually stay with their owner forever, but life moves on. Someone will be walking right into a seriously perfect M3 right off the rip!”

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SimplyAnEnthusiast99 commented on Estoril Blue 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed Conversion