Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

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  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I was a dispatcher at Greyhound in the 80s just after the last Buffalos were retired. One thing you used to see in ads for used buses was “Never a Greyhound,” meant to say it was never thrashed in daily Dog service and probably wouldn’t have chicken bones shoved into all the heater outlets. Looks like a nice bus.
    Andrew”

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    Watry commented on No Reserve: 1970 GM PD4108 “Buffalo Bus” RV Conversion

    “I have been fooling around with cars, one way or another, for over sixty years, and I can’t think of any individual automobile that has enjoyed such star quality for such a long time. Look up the rhapsodic writeup on the 300SL Gullwing in “Sports & Classic Cars”, (Borgeson/Jaderquist), published in 1955! Even then, these cars had qualities that set them apart from all others. Their looks, their performance, their racing history, and the people associated with them…everything adds to the…”

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    jim_rosenthal commented on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

    “Fun memory. I purchased a very clean, low milage `64 Galaxie 500XL
    R-Code 427 4 speed when I returned from Vietnam in `67.
    Paid $1700, 59 years ago, when these were just very nice “Used Cars”.
    Now, these survivors are the best of the full size “Muscle Cars” extant.”

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    LRP commented on 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback R-Code 427 4-Speed

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “For those asking: it will be back close to home. I’m in the Virginia Beach area so about 2 hours from Richmond where the original owner/builder was.
    I joined JUST to bid on this car. It’s been my favorite build of all time since I saw it 10+ years ago. Once I saw it was for sale I knew I had to take a shot at it.
    So unbelievably happy that I won!”

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    Sc0tty_kn0ws commented on 7.2 LS–Powered 1999 BMW 528i Sport Wagon 6-Speed

    “Almost looks like a Swedish Grand National”

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    McBoomFace commented on No Reserve: LS6-Powered 1985 Volvo 740 Sedan 6-Speed

    “One of the most underrated cool muscle cars of the early 70’s. Love the hump fender AMX’s. GLWTA.”

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    johnnyvett commented on No Reserve: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX 5-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “IMO….The best wagon ever produced for the money….If serviced and maintained properly, these are pretty much bullet proof….Mine is a black metallic 6 speed with atacama with 205K miles and it drives like it left the factory yesterday!”

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    Paschal commented on 2004 Volvo V70R 6-Speed

    “Mr. Tardel should get AMT to issue a 1/25th scale plastic model of this car. Then I can have one and use up my old tube of Testors glue from 1963.”

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    lovecars commented on Vern Tardel–Built, 255 Flathead-Powered ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster 3-Speed

    “Oh my God. To find any of these with their original police equipment is one thing. But to find one that was basically never driven? Unheard of.”

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    shervinator commented on 291-Mile 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Police Package

  • 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: A Practical Look

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

    “In 1967, my dad informed me that he had purchased, with my savings, 1960 Falcon with 60K miles for $325.00.
    While it would not have been my choice, I was excited to enter the world of independence from walking, bicycling and public transportation.
    The 144 ci engine didn’t last long with my heavy foot and the constant diet of re-refined oil I fed it from our local Site gas station.
    I found a 260 at the junk yard and that was a great improvement.
    The original radiator did not like the 260, so…”

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    Atom0096 commented on No Reserve: 29-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Falcon Futura Project

    “First BaT win. Thanks fam!”

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    bidhighordietrying commented on M20B25 Stroker–Powered 1985 BMW 323i Coupe 5-Speed

    “Besides the provenance of RH and HA, this is an awesome spec – ’71 with Stroppe installed power steering and auto with lettered adapter. Exciting to have and driving the 4 turn steering offroad is awesome. Ask me how I know.”

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    Bajabronco commented on Ex–Rod Hall 1971 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja

  • What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Man, already at $4M before I could get my comment in….
    I want to thank the team at BaT for bringing us so far. It is amazing to cross the quarter million auctions milestone together.
    And a big thank you to the @1600veloce team for helping us mark the occasion with this beautiful 288. Anthony gets so much well-deserved credit, but it takes the whole team there to do the amazing things they do.
    And maybe my favorite part of BaT is that Lot #250,001, right behind this one, is a…”

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    bringatrailer commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

    “I want to send a big congrats to the team @BaT for 250,000 listings! Kudos again to the team behind the scenes!
    Our team was so proud to be a part of this journey.
    @bringatrailer Randy I want to thank you for all the support and the fun ideas we have bounced off each other all these years. This listing like any listing, can be a bumper for an MG to a Halo Ferrari. It all belongs here. The best site, the best community.
    We discussed what type of car we would want to list. Well here…”

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    1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

    “These cars were so ahead of their time. Supercharged, intercooled, 4 wheel discs with ABS, IRS with adaptive damping, even pneumatic adjustable side bolsters. I still have my 35th anniversary 5 speed version, and it remains a pleasure to drive unlike most crude live axle domestics of the era.”

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    DoctorV8 commented on Original-Owner 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

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