Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

“Stories like this , of lives well lived and machines that are along for the ride , are what bring us back to @bat time and time again.
Thanks for bringing this here and sharing Susan’s story. Just fantastic!”

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Davidlee8 commented on No Reserve: Five-Decades-Owned 1966 BMW R27

“What a great story, thanks for sharing…
Also great to see these old cars getting used, dirty and maybe a rock-chip memory or two…
That Gulf Livery 911 was spotted by me on Fathers Day coming down from Pinecrest last year.
It was my first time taking my daughter on an annual camping trip my wifes family has been doing for years. Wife doesn’t like camping so after years of declining the invite, I decided my daughter was old enough to give ‘glamping’ a shot as an entry into another…”

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2mAn commented on BaT Auction Success Story: 306k-Mile Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 vs. Robin’s Run, Part II

“Back when BMW Car Club of America was still young and Hoffman Motors was the sole U.S. Distributor, it was the club members who offered guidance to BMW owners regarding things to watch out for. One such piece of advice was to avoid purchase of BMWs with two-stage metallic paint due to failure of the clear coat.
Complaints ranged from dulling, checking to llifting and separation of large clear coat sections on all horizontal surfaces — hood, roof and decklid. After numerous complaints,…”

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Delia_Wolfe commented on Euro 1973 BMW 3.0CSi 4-Speed

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

“Thank you. This is my dad’s dream car and I’m surprising him with it for his 80th birthday. ❤️”

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Tthiel commented on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe 4-Speed

“That Bronco with the WY Bighorn backdrop is stunning!!!!”

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MontanaBroncos commented on Coyote-Powered 1973 Ford Bronco

“These are great cars. Very nimble. Really high build quality. 2.8 is silky smooth. I bought a 99, new and still have it. I can’t bear to part with it. There are things I like about it better than all the other Audis that I have.”

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4ringS5 commented on No Reserve: 2001 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 5-Speed

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

“@the.flagrant.bidder no, that was chassis C22. You can read about C20 and C22 on the GTS-R registry at Viper Racing History.
C20 presents an opportunity to own a piece of history from the program that dominated international GT racing at the turn of the millennium. Its win at Hockenheim in the FIA GT race on June 27, 1999 was part of a rare international sweep in which Viper Team ORECA simultaneously won the American Le Mans Series race at Mosport on the same day. The car’s “All American…”

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str5010 commented on Ex–Viper Team ORECA 1999 Chrysler Viper GTS-R

“All three Muncie 4-speeds were available in the ’69 Z28. Performance wise, the M20 is the best choice as it has a better first, second and third gear. This is all called out in my 1969 Camaro facto book. Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins always raced with the transmission with the lowest first gear. He told me this years ago.”

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JerryatCHP commented on 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Coupe 4-Speed

“rgpiatt: The chain/sprocket assembly is for adjusting ride height. I worked in the Ford Design Studio from 2005-2022 and these adjustment mechanisms were primarily used on clay armatures and were adjustable to simulate various ride height conditions. These were used on non-powered “pusher” properties for market research and internal evaluation as well. These design studies definitely weren’t built to last and most wound up as scrap. I’m not sure if these older mechanisms allowed for track…”

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Southside_Ronnie commented on 1983 Ford Probe IV Concept by Ghia

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

“Gentlemen start both of your engines.”

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vandrako commented on Twin-Engined, Custom All-Wheel-Drive 2002 Mini Cooper S NASA Race Car

“My first BAT score. Will look great next to my Polo Red ‘66. Thanks all.”

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RoutineMenace commented on No Reserve: 1965 Porsche 911 Coupe

“Back In 1971 fresh out of high school and still 17 worked with my uncle at a local auto repair garage. My job lowest of lowest was the under the car stuff. In came one of these with a transmission leak. My job clean of all the dirt and grime from years of driving so the mechanics could find the leak. Upon getting the OK was told to go clean up and put on a clean set of coveralls. Upon returning was given the keys and told to drive to a nearby by town and back. My jaw dropped to the ground. 17…”

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ks54701 commented on 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

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

“Who’s ready for a Story?
This Car is coming back to Maryland. My father-in-law was the Owner that bought the car in MD. A family member sold the car after his passing without us knowing. I have been searching for a white on cinnamon e46M3 for the better part of the last decade…. When this popped up I got excited. When I saw it was originally from MD, I thought there was a chance. When I saw his name on the paperwork in the old listing I LOST MY MIND… I am so excited to get his car back for…”

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BigWalmac commented on 47k-Mile 2002 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed

“It really does belong in a museum. We have over 1,000 visitors on saturdays and 10,000+ monthly. Lots of old geezers like me that were around body work.”

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DFWcarandtoymuseum commented on No Reserve: c. 1945 Blackhawk Bantam Porto-Power Tool Kit

“Gorgeous car that is well known by the car people on the local show circuit. To those pondering adding a new Mustang bid with confidence. This is a top notch professional build with ties to a highly regarded local performance shop. Owner is a very nice guy too. I’ll miss seeing it at the local big events. Good luck Mr. H”

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Rbrey381 commented on GT500-Style, Supercharged Coyote-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 6-Speed

“i might have to buy it just for the 8 tracks!”

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mickeymnemonicdeux commented on 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet Drag Pack 4-Speed

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

“Drove this beast yesterday and I am so excited to park it next to my e91 325xi modified to a 330xi 6-speed!”

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M.sport commented on M54B30-Powered 2003 BMW 325xi Sport Wagon 6-Speed

“Alfredo’s Foreign Cars in Larchmont, NY never closed. I bought many Alfas from that dealership from the 1960’s on, the most recent my ’23 Stelvio. During the period when Alfa temporarily stopped selling in cars in the USA, Alfredo’s was the one of the few dealers that maintained its official Alfa Romeo dealer parts and service.”

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urz14me commented on One-Owner 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000

“This story is so special to me as Peter Herke was my father. I miss him everyday. Thank you Steve for your kind words and bringing the car back to life. I look forward to flying out west to see it in it’s inaugural race.”

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smdickey commented on BaT Auction Success Story: Ex-Peter Herke BMW Racer Prepares to Get Back on Track