Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

“I was at summer camp so I was around 10 years of age when my camp best friend said his father was coming to visit for the afternoon. Something I always missed as my father lived in Italy and camp was in the United States. well his father did indeed show up and riding a Vincent Black Shadow! I was by heritage a motor head already. What in the world was this motorcycle, it was not a “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” which were taking America by storm at the time. When my friend introduced…”

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LarryCorvette commented on 1954 Vincent Black Shadow

“Thanks all. She’ll be coming home to Orange County and I’m looking forward to a drive down the coast and a few open stretches that we’ll both enjoy.”

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

“When they were introduced could not sell what had been planned for U.S. mkt and some returned to Europe. Those sold here went down in value for awhile and then…. Mine was not taken by first purchaser when it arrived at dealer. I had originally turned the allocation but took it. Early comments from an owner captures it. Fantastic sound, torque, manual, no turbo, compliant suspension, smiles everytime”

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Thor40 commented on Fayence Yellow 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

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

“Thank you all. We reached a fair deal, and I am super excited to be the 2nd owner of this masterpiece. It will be driven much more than it has been over the past 47 years. Will be sitting next to its cousin, my ’73 CSL. Mario (VSR), get some room ready…!!! Thank you, Brian, for working on this deal with me. It will be in good hands for a while! Best to all. David”

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dcblatte commented on Original-Owner 1979 BMW M1

“I thought that someday the “Krispy Kritter” would end up here on BaT! I was born in October of 1966 and have known this car practically my whole life. My dad was a lifelong car guy and friends of the builders/owners Ted Trischler and Frank Dennler and was there the first time they fired up the Kritter! What is ironic that people mention it reminds them of the Batmobile from the rear is that the car was actually built in a cave (Batcave) of the hillside section of Spring Garden that is located…”

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LowMileageClassics commented on No Reserve: Westinghouse J34-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback “Krispy Kritter” Drag Car Project

“For general information only: The “green things” on most Citroëns of this era all relate to the hydraulic system. Green indicates LHM (mineral oil) fluid vs older red (brake fluid) systems. The SM has 6 green things visible under the hood. From left to right you have; Passanger’s front suspension sphere (acts like a shock absorber and allows different ride heights), In the center – Hydraulic main pump, Main pressure sphere (which controls five levels of ride height, brakes, steering, clutch…”

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hydraulique commented on 1971 Citroen SM 5-Speed

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

“I grew up with these cars! When I see one in this condition it instantly brings me back to when I could not wait for Friday night, a Trans Am, a date, an arcade to socialize and play games. No cell phones, computers etc. Just everyone enjoying each others company and cruising these glorious cars. Absolutely awesome example!! GLWTA”

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fifi01 commented on 44-Mile 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition WS6 4-speed

“I’ve owned 2 Mangustas. Gary Hall, whose wife used one as a daily driver (!)… told me to correct the odd handling , you need to change to larger shocks, change spring rates, change to stiffer suspension bushings, change tire pressures with radial tires. I did on my earlier car #804 and it worked wonders! My current cat #1096 has updated revisions including QA-1 shocks, springs and factory updated engine and transmission mounts. It drives flawlessly. Dick Ruzin describes changes he made to…”

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Frito commented on 1967 DeTomaso Mangusta

“It’s always a great feeling when I jump in my ’57 TR3 and go for a jaunt along the many back roads where I live. I drive mine year round (as long as there ‘s no snow or salt on the roads) and 95% with the top down (only in inclement weather) no matter how cold! I’ve gone all over New England, down to PA and back, upstate NY, and always get home. Most anything is easily fixable as a shade tree mechanic; I’ve done most of the work myself until the past few years (my knees are getting pretty…”

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randtor commented on 1960 Triumph TR3A

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

“The good old days. Sit down with a sales person and start checking the right boxes to buy the car that’s built just for you.”

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junkman commented on 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 396 4-Speed

“Beautiful car, tremendous history. Made all the more valuable in my eyes by not being a static display. Too many “experienced” cars are doomed to a life in a cage, never again to be heard or seen performing the purpose they were built for…driving with spirit. Thanks, and good luck.”

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2009G8GT commented on 1957 Maserati 200SI by Fantuzzi

“Kudos for installing the flathead. Yes, the Chevy is a great engine, but they don’t have to be in everything, especially a Model A. Perfect hot rod. GLWTA!”

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NorCalBert commented on 274 Flathead-Powered 1931 Ford Model A 5-Window Coupe

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

“In 1979 a friend of mine’s brother bought a new first year RX-7. I had the opportunity to drive it. My car was a 1200 cc Corolla. By comparison the RX-7 seemed so fast and handled like it was on rails. In retrospect they only had about 100 hp, but I thought I was in a fire breathing racecar. Fun times!”

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JWHBOOMER commented on No Reserve: 18k-Mile 1985 Mazda RX-7 GS 5-Speed

“I’d have this strange compulsion to get it running, but that probably illustrates my OCD more than my actual knowledge of this listing’s current value and purpose. To be honest, in all my years I’ve never known anyone to have an outboard motor on display in their home. Motorcycles? Sure. Bikes? Of course. Even Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Shelbys, oh my. Dead center of the living room on most occasions. But an outboard motor? Whoa. And one this cool? Double Whoa.
;^)
GLWTA”

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sludgo commented on No Reserve: 1937 Evinrude Elto Pal Outboard

“I’m having a stroll down memory lane this morning. My mom owned this 914 for about 33 years. She loved this car and enjoyed thousands of miles behind the wheel. She ran it a few times in the late 70’s and early 80’s in Corvette/Porsche rallies. I cruised the Puyallup loop in it back in high school. Got beat in a drag race against at Mustang. I can share some vintage photos of the car if the new buyer would like them. GLWTA I will be watching fondly. By the way it was originally bronze.”

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Badhamm commented on 2.3L-Powered 1975 Porsche 914

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

“I campaiged a Landspeed Corvair for many years and Tom Keo is one of my heros. He isn’t just a Corvair Genius but also a scholar and a gentleman. Bid With Confidance!!”

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PhilVair commented on Tom Keosababian’s Record-Setting, Propane-Fueled & Turbocharged 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Sport Coupe

“I wish you could still buy cars as simple as this. Save the manuals! GLWTA”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: 1999 Honda Accord EX Coupe 5-Speed

“That fuse panel is as good as it gets for 48 years old, no wiring hacks, clean relay blocks, no signs of burnt fuse terminals. And all the fuse positions have the correct fuse in them, and fuse 13 is supposed to be empty. Gotta love the hand-painted stripes on many of the wires, these early cars are full of little easter eggs like that.
Definitely worth the hassle of getting the pics to instill bidder confidence!”

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Teutonic commented on 26-Years-Owned 1978 Porsche 928 5-Speed