A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

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  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “One of my long-time car friends is a national champion level modeler. When my wife and I married his wedding gift to us was a custom-built diorama of a C-Type Jaguar at le Mans. Remains my second favorite gift from the wedding (my wife’s unending love is the most favorite).
    There have been far too many years passed since I build a car or airplane model. I have quite a few unbuilt kits on the shelf, I need to either get building or move them along.”

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    Jags_in_the_barn commented on Event Coverage: Kobus—a Model Citizen at NNL East 2026

    “I almost bought one of these in silver blue 45+ years ago but my dog could not stand up in the back so I bought a used Audi Fox wagon (think VW Dasher) instead.
    I’m excited to have this opportunity to own one now. I was impressed with the Sellers response and candid video talk. I’m unsure if I’ll meet the Seller but I want to thank you.
    Lee”

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    CanoeLee commented on 1973 Volvo 1800ES 4-Speed

    “Like others, hopefully you will take this to the Historics and let it eat! I spectate and enjoy getting to see the first car I ever drove on a road course – the #78 Boss 302 Matthews car that you would be running with if you go. The guy that restored it barely knew me and still let me run it in the Cobra Club novice group around 35 years ago now that I think about it! Changed my life – drag raced one more time after that before putting fat tires all around on my 70 Fastback 🙂 Guy that has…”

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    byndbad914 commented on No Reserve: Ex-Bondurant/Guldstrand Dana Chevrolet 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Trans Am Race Car

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I am the previous of this car and I knew the engineer that built the car. The builder was a very talented engineer and sadly he passed away. I knew the car and I bought it from his estate. The car is a blast to drive and I will miss it. The only reason I have for selling it is that I am getting old and I still have a bucket list of cars that I would like to own before it is too late. I am sure that the new owner of this car will get a lot of enjoyment out of it.”

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    jktr250 commented on 3.9L V8–Powered 1979 MG MGB Roadster 5-Speed

    “It is a particular pleasure to make comments about this particular alloy engine . disc brake 300SL Roadster. 210 of the total of 1958 300SL Roadsters manufactured between ’57-’63 had the lower weight alloy block engines. These were produced from 3/62 through 2/8/63. The factory built an initial run of 229 numbered alloy block engines, all in 1962, 19 of which were “spares” I owned a number of this variety of 300SL RO’s including this one from ’89-’98. As I recall it was completed in the…”

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    Last_Roadster commented on 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Alloy-Block Roadster

    “My wife & I got married in July 1978. We packed her little red Chevette to the hilt with all of our wedding gifts and drove from Chicago to Houston with only gas stops along the way. Took us 24 hours! After a few years the drivers floor pan rusted through. A sheet of 3/8 plywood cut to size fixed that. It was no longer the Fred Flintstone mobile! Also had a problem with the horn button. Every time we would turn the wheel to take a corner the horn would honk. NO PROBLEM! We would wave at…”

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    Vincehummer commented on No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Chevette

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “While hitchhiking to the 1966 Comblain Latour Jazz Festival I got stranded somewere south of Liege.It was a wet and heazy night.In the far distance under the orange light of a lonely streetlamp I noticed a highly unfamiliar shape.It looked like some kind of alien spacecraft.As I got nearer I saw that it wasn’t a space vehicle,but a road car of a type I didn’t know it existed,had never seen before,and for that matter have never seen again,save for some pictures.It was a Bizzarini like the one…”

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    CarKoen commented on 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 GT America

    “Folks, the Gen 5 Viper was the epitome of everything great with cars. Manual transmission, rear wheel drive, hydraulic steering, and beautiful art inside and out with modern day technology. They will never make cars like this again and nothing made right now even matches the visceral feel of this. When you have mass produced 911s going for 200-500k, it’s amazing that this is not going for more than 500k. Those cars are so boring compared to this!”

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    thetrailer commented on Original-Owner 2013 SRT Viper GTS

    “What an extraordinary find!
    That toothy front may well have inspired this 1955 Motorama Dream Car:
    https://www.petersen.org/vehicle-spotlights/1955-chevrolet-biscayne
    And there is a hint of Karmann-Ghia coupe in the roofline and rear haunches, pic #5.”

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    tripleblack commented on 65-Years-Family-Owned 1953 Cisitalia 808XF Coupe Prototype

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Great 914. Had a set of American Le Mans waiting in my parents garage while waiting for my 914 in gold metallic . Mine was born in JAN 71 so I missed on first year of production. I still very much enjoy this car today and the stock wheels and hubcaps are still in the American Racing boxes 55 years later. The 1.7 had more HP & torque than the 1.8 and makes for a great driver.”

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    TedLitvin commented on No Reserve: 1970 Porsche 914

    “I have owned five Mexicos and 13 Ghibli’s over the last 25 years and theses are such great cars . Mexicos are very similar to the Ghibli as they share many mechanical components and the same parts book. Dry sump for the Ghibli and wet for the Mexico. both cars on BAT currently are very nice examples. I used to own a Maserati Restoration company in Santa Barbara CA and had many Maserati Gt from the 50s thru the early 70s come thru my care. My fav was a 1969 4.7 Mexico with power steering Oxford…”

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    sbroadster505 commented on 1967 Maserati Mexico 5-Speed

    “That’s the car that started it all for me. I went to high school with Bob Akin’s son, who I believe is a member here at BaT. I remember fondly of him driving a new 944 onto the Quad and seeing it for the first time. As a kid, that was so exciting.”

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    Jukebox commented on FABCAR-Built Porsche 935/84 Race Car

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “This 599 is an earlier production as in the later production for 2007 the ceramic brakes became standard. Also, Ferrari jacked up the base price from $258k to $321k base price. Significantly increased the cost. These cars are appreciating fast. F-1 transmission is a very nice transmission in my opinion even though general public prefers the clutch version. Good luck.”

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    Snowhill commented on 17k-Mile 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

    “A layman’s view.
    In 1987, at the age of 27, I quit my job and travelled to Europe for my 1st time for a 6-month adventure. After skiing a few areas in the Alps, I made my way north, as far as Bergen, Norway. Summer had arrived, and I wanted to have some beach fun.
    The section on France in the Frommer’s Guide had many pages on the Mediterranean Coast, but few on the Atlantic.
    I decided on a road less travelled, the Atlantic. To my pleasant surprise, I discovered a magnificent area…”

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    Hoppy18 commented on 21-Years-Owned 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

    “IMO, the ‘stacked headlight’ GTO versions are the definitive GTO.
    Very cool car. Unique color, mostly see red, black or blue.
    Would love this.”

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    Lord_Balfour_IV commented on No Reserve: Tri-Power-Equipped 1965 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe

    “Yes for those who don’t know Vic Skimants was a leading competitor in the SCCA E production class for many years. The knowledge gained on the track was applied to his builds which for those who have them understand well.”

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    tek4tex commented on 62-Years-Family-Owned 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “An AMC Hornet on a rotisserie…now that’s something you don’t often see. I like it. The dedication taken to not only restore, but improve upon this perpetual underdog is quite admirable. Bravo! Outstanding results. This noteworthy malaise should get nothing but praise.
    GLWTA.”

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    CarDogThreePedals commented on 360-Powered 1977 AMC Hornet AMX Hatchback

    “Could be a straightforward project for Marcos lovers who want to experience ownership. Perhaps a marque expert could chime in on whether the steel frame is of similar configuration to the original plywood ones and where the potential trouble spots might be before asking for more info from the seller. Lewes is a beach town if it originated there then factor in corrosion potential, and one of the road wheels shows signs of same. B18’s are usually bulletproof and agriculturally simple. Send the…”

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    porkpiehat commented on No Reserve: Marcos GT Project

    “The 2000 Maxima sold in North America was really sweet, but couldn’t we have this at the dealership as well ? Whew”

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    Craven commented on No Reserve: 2000 Nissan Skyline 25GT-Four

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