Here’s yesterday’s comments of note
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“My first Aston! I’m petty excited.”
“What is it’s best time around Nurburgring?”
“Finally acquired my teenage dream car…….”
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Understanding yesterday’s comments of note
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Cars were built a la carte in those days. Note that the window sticker lists it as a “sold car,” meaning that it was ordered by the customer in advance, and built by the factory to his specifications. B-body Plymouths used completely different sheet metal and wheelbases between 2 door and 4 door models in those years, with these 2 doors having a very high style. The guy probably just wanted a stripper 2 door which was a common configuration in earlier years. I remember an older gentleman in our…”
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NickB commented on No Reserve: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Coupe 3-Speed
“A 400hp mini mini van with a big turbo and a extra pedal? 🍿🍺”
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01996tt commented on Focus ST–Swapped 2014 Ford Transit Connect XLT 6-Speed
“Having hands on experience with dry ice as well as spending time with Scott dry ice cleaning early on I will confirm 100% the “dryce system” of detailing is NEXT LEVEL !!!
This is the perfect opportunity for a higher volume dealership, museum, or someone looking to jump all in on this business with benchmark level equipment. I started out in the automotive field in the 1990s detailing cars. I learned very quickly that a cheap rotary polisher, shop vac or carpet extractor was just a…”9
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Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“The seller has done a good job giving a brief history of Cisitalia. I have studied these cars for over 40 years and have four of them (Two 202 coupes and two D46s) and had a 202 Cabriolet so perhaps I can provide some clarification. Approximately 110 coupes were made and about 60 cabriolets. Pinin Farina (later changed to Pininfarina) made the first batch of coupes in 1947-48, but then ramped up on working for Ferrari, etc. so most of the remaining coupes were done by Stabilimente Farina and…”
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Cisitalia_Guy commented on Ex–Mille Miglia Storica 1952 Cisitalia 202 SC Gran Sport Cabriolet by Stabilimenti Farina
“I am the farmer who owned this car for years and everything the seller says is true. It was never in any kind of wreck while I owned it. I drove it for about 100000 miles. It had about 22000 miles on it when I purchased it. I drove it like a 930 should be and never had any problems with it, other than I decided to have the engine rebuilt as stated. If you’ve never driven an older Porche over a hundred mph be sure to have both hands on the wheel and pay attention!! The buyer sent a person…”
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Fmdriver commented on 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera
“A Talisman AND an airbag! Cool! Love that interior!”
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e9er commented on No Reserve: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Talisman
What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“My dad bought a new 406 w/3x2s in early ‘63. Ford introduced the 427 fastback “legend” as a 63 1/2 model. My dad blew up his 406 and Ford replaced it with a 427 shortblock…under warranty. He will be 85 next week. This one would be a great birthday present!”
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Danphipps commented on 1963 Ford Galaxie Fastback 390 4-Speed
“There are few things that could improve Fort Stockton. This Texaco station would be one of those. One morning it could simply appear, as if the town had been holding its breath for eighty years and finally exhaled in porcelain enamel and red stars.
It isn’t a working gas station, not really. Nobody’s pumping Sky Chief into a ’57 Ford Sunliner or wiping windshields with a rag that’s seen seven administrations. It’s a shrine. A perfectly scaled, lovingly obsessive recreation, right…”62
CaptainMyCaptain commented on Texaco Service Station Replica w/ Pumps & Memorabilia
“With the recent unveiling of the Dark Horse SC, it only cements that the GT350/R is the last of its breed. Naturally aspirated, special engine (high revving flat plane crank) with a high quality Tremec transmission. The car has already reached legendary status, often compared with a Porsche GT3. The sound is intoxicating, especially north of 6,000 rpms.”
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MillerMustang commented on No Reserve: 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I’ve been racing a 1966 Lola T70 Spyder now for five years. And can promise you that the experience is incredible. I certainly hope that the new owner will come racing. And I get a chance to be on the track with this car, and with you the new owner.
Talk about being welcome to just about any grid. This is your ticket.
I also purchased the Lola T163 here on BAT recently. The purchase price was $350,000. And the experience of purchasing the car. And after the purchase. Was very nice with…”14
juspassingthru commented on No Reserve: Ex–Peter Revson 1968 McLaren M6B
“This truck is why the Toyota pickups are on my watchlist.”
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chips66 commented on 1985 Toyota Pickup XtraCab SR5 4×4 5-Speed
“If you are looking for something that will outlast the four-cylinder turbo that is now in the Land Cruiser, this is what you need. These things will go another 400,000 miles, no problem. At first glance, it looks like a garage queen but it’s just getting broken in!”
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Tombo62 commented on No Reserve: 2006 Lexus GX470
Understanding yesterday’s comments of note
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Wow …finally got one. I was not expecting this. Kinda in shock. Thanks Bat and members. Woohoo!!!!!”
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JJP613 commented on 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport
“This looks to be a very special auction for this family.
A lot of great family history with this fantastic Porsche.
What a great story.”21
bigboysurf commented on No Reserve: One-Family-Owned 1965 Porsche 356SC Coupe
“I was a mechanic in England back in the 80s and made a living overhauling the AP 4 speed auto gearboxes used in ADO16, Allegro, and Metro cars. The comments regarding frequent oil changes are spot on! Failure to follow or ideally improve on Leyland guidelines would result in multiple o ring failures (usually hardening) and damaged clutch packs.
The o ring “kit” for these is formidable, containing what seems like hundreds of tiny o rings and the only way to replace them is to remove the…”20
gav24 commented on No Reserve: 1970 Austin America
What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“We have been overwhelmed by the positive reaction and comments on the Black Shadow and our shop. I wish I could say it was all me but it is not. Jack Wilson told me ” you can’t do it all by yourself” . This maybe the best advice he ever gave me because I have two dedicated and talented mechanics that combined have been here 40 plus years. I also have several longtime sub contractors and suppliers that are reliable and understand our commitment to the motorcycles we work on.
Contact us for any…”22
bigdcycle commented on 1951 Vincent Black Shadow
“Super rare!
NSU meets Citroen
Weird gets weirder.
I love it!”26
ekmcmullen commented on 1974 Citroen GS Birotor
“This looks like a great, honest Porsche 911T Coupe 5-speed. Yes, all U.S.-delivered cars came with MFI, while ROW models had carburetors.
This example appears to be a very untouched, original car with all the right period-correct parts, and a rare specification, leather interior, and factory A/C. It has a really nice patina, and a 1972 T in this kind of condition is becoming increasingly rare. These make fantastic driver’s cars.
When the time comes to rebuild the engine, it’s a great…”10
Frida commented on 1972 Porsche 911T Coupe 5-Speed
“In many respects the Z432 is like the 911 Carrera RS 2.7.
Very rare, look nearly identical to their garden variety siblings and the high desirability is based all around the engine.
Having a production car in 1972 with a redline of 7500-rpm was insane and the technology that went into that cylinder head was something the Europeans were not even doing until the next decade.
To some degree Nissan did themselves in, as the L-series grew to a 2.8L, a modified L28 could easily outgun a 432.…”
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SlowNRusty commented on 1972 Nissan Fairlady Z432