Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

“I own an’07 Miata. Nothing goes wrong. Maintenance is inexpensive. It’s a total blast to drive top down. New owner here is gonna be happy with the value he/she gets for the $ spent. These are simply GREAT vehicles. GLWTA”

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Spider_Mike commented on No Reserve: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT 6-Speed

“Driver & passenger sound like two kids in a candy store – can’t blame them.
Awesome ride to take to a track on weekends & I’d do school drop off during the week.”

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Micro912 commented on Paxton-Supercharged 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 Race Car

“@68Vet
Baja California and back to Sacramento in a slant six Dart? That is an absolute adventure and proof positive that these cars were built for exactly that kind of journey. No drama, no breakdowns, just mile after mile of honest reliable transportation through some pretty unforgiving terrain. That slant six was one of the toughest engines ever bolted into an American car and your story is a perfect reminder of that.
Thank you for sharing that memory and for the kind words. That is…”

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heathbrockwell commented on No Reserve: 29-Years-Owned 1972 Dodge Dart Custom 318 Sedan Project

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

“They need to start building basic truck trucks again instead of the expensive four door behemoths that are used as cars but get crappier mileage. This is a perfect basic utility truck.”

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Cornbread commented on 25k-Mile 1992 Toyota Pickup 5-Speed

“A three pedal FJ?! Awesome truck right here with a bulletproof drive train and stood up the test of time.”

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CRUSH commented on 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition 6-Speed

“My brother did the original design sketches of this limousine and the 356 panel truck for John Dixon. He still has all of his original art. John received photo copies of the original art to give to the builder to work from.”

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Tikicar commented on 1953 Porsche 356 Custom Limousine

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

“Why did the manufacturers stop painting cars like this everything is white silver or some gray color and black. I like the nostalgia this color brings back GLWTA”

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2002WS6 commented on 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol Si 5-Speed

“This is Gene Winfield and VooDoo Larry quality imo. I like how there is just enough chrome trim left on the beltline, rear valance, and bumpers. With it being nosed, decked, shaved door handles, and the sectioned trunk lid. That and the frenching of the headlights and taillights. Leaves just the right amount of chrome.
The interior is super clean, the center console around the shifter, and the shifter itself reminds me of a mid 70s Camaro or Firebird.
In pic 27 in the Engine bay, you can…”

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MikeFiftyNine commented on 283-Powered 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Custom Coupe by Ross Suderno

“I was 7 years old when this body style came out in 81. Was begging my dad at the time to trade in his 80 Cutlass Supreme for the newer body style cause this looked so aerodynamic. 45 years later and this body style still looks very attractive to me. Curious to see what this beauty goes for.”

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fawadf commented on No Reserve: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham

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

“”…the prototype was advertised for sale in Road & Track magazine…”
Ah, yes, the Classified section of Road & Track! I whiled away much time in my youth perusing Dad’s years of R&T back issues, dreaming of one day being grown up and being able to buy one of the cars. Today, the story is the same, just perusing Bring a Trailer instead.
Beautiful car, and best of luck with your auction, @easyole!”

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

“My dad had a new one in 1960. People don’t realize how far ahead of American cars this big Jag was.. it handled and handled it extremely well. Actually great fun to drive fast in addition to the luxury, comfort and opulence that the car presents.”

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ecamiel commented on 1960 Jaguar Mk IX

“Lovely car! Had a Crown 327/350 while in college in NJ in early 70’s; ran 12.22 at Raceway Park, much faster than most muscle cars. Had Greenbriar 3.89 gears. Yep, finally blew the rear end. Ran smallish rear tires to limit traction. would take a friend out for a drive w/o the back cover in – most not accustomed to red hot headers and the noise a solid lifter V-8 makes. LOL. 50+ years later now drive a R8 – sort of similar but with massaging leather seats!! GLWTA!!”

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CBPT commented on 327-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Sport Coupe Crown Corv-8 Conversion 4-Speed

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

“Thanks everyone! I grew up in a family Ford dealership. Lost my parents in 2020 and this is to honor them and upgrade the collection i’ve taken over.”

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btrzpuc84 commented on 9k-Mile 2006 Ford GT

“Having read so many of his insightful comments over the years, I bet there’s a small but passionate army of newer Lancia enthusiasts who can tap @Ed_L as the catalyst to their interest! It’s nice to read about a tangible example here, thanks @bmguzzi. And RIP Ed, this community misses you!”

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ANCMatt commented on BaT Auction Success Story: bmguzzi’s Lancia Fulvia and the Ed_L Effect

“As a kid in the Finger Lakes of NY there was a guy in my hometown that owned a Superbird just like this one. It was his daily and pretty rusty. One Sunday morning while on the way to church with my parents, the car was in front of us. As it crossed over a series of railroad tracks, the rust around the base of the wing uprights gave way and the whole assembly fell into the trunk.”

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AJAnt commented on 1970 Plymouth Superbird

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

“My husband has been wanting a Porsche since he was 8. This is a dream come true. Thank you all!”

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enricojillforlenza commented on 1980 Porsche 911SC Coupe

“I’ve seen these cars in person when they were new at Straman’s over next to the Orange County Airport. The workmanship is superb. No one believes me when I say that there was a convertible CRX.
More importantly than that, no one believes there was EVER a teddy bear wheel made for any car – and I’ve told stories about them on a Volkswagen Cabriolet I once had. I have only ever seen ONE at a tire dealer. Never a complete set.
This car embodies every story I’ve ever told about cars made of…”

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shawnebell commented on 41k-Mile 1985 Honda CRX Convertible Conversion 5-Speed

“Campagnolos and Michelins…chef’s kiss”

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SFM1966 commented on 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC