Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

“WOW! I’m exhausted. Congratulations ttscout. I hope it meets all your expectations and then some. Excited to work with you to get the details done.
Thank you for all the comments, questions, compliments and interest.
I’ve now been on both sides of a BAT auction. Both are equally exciting, fun and nerve wracking. I need a beer.”

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jb2102 commented on No Reserve: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed

“Lauterbach hulls are indeed special as is the family. Thanks for the heads up about the book and reunion. If there was a way to get to the event it sure would be fun.
Back in the 1970’s on Seattles Green Lake were some special times. We would sit on the beach with a battery operated B&W 2 inch TV screen watching Indy and at the same time enjoy the boat races. Some hard core racing with Larry Lauterbach and then Tom D’Eath piloting Lauterbach hulls against John Leach’s Buccaneer.…”

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Buzby commented on No Reserve: 1972 Henry Lauterbach 16′ Racing Hydroplane

“My great grandmother was one of the first VW owners in Montana. I think she was on her third VW when she purchased one just like this, same color, in 1962-63, from the dealer in Butte. By this time, my great grandfather had stopped driving, so she drove them everywhere. One road trip took them west to Seattle, down through San Francisco and finally to Phoenix before heading back home via the Grand Canyon and other sights. Quite an adventure–but just one of many–for two old fuddies in a…”

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jgage1201 commented on 1963 Volkswagen Beetle

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

“I spent 2 years restoring this car with the great guys at Universally Modified Performance. Also, a big shout at Extraordinaries Custom paint. They both did a great job. As a partner at Andretti Global, I had access to the greatest guys who know so much about this car. The majority of the parts on this car are original parts from michaels actual races in 1991. I worked with both Michael and Mario to make sure everything was as accurate as possible. It’s truly a big part of IndCar history.”

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Diverdave36 commented on Ex–Michael & Mario Andretti 1991 Lola-Chevrolet-Ilmor T91/00 Indy Car

“A well deserved love letter I might add. Congrats to the owner/builder on a job extremely well done. Visually and through his explanations, it looks and sounds like it truly was a labor of love. I’ll have to take his word that it isn’t a show car because it surely looks otherwise to me.”

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Oldcarguy45 commented on 433-Powered ’32 Chevrolet Series BA Confederate 5-Window Coupe 6-Speed

“On Thanksgiving eve of 1969 my father drove home a brand new 1970 SX. Rally red, white vinyl top, white bucket seats, sport steering wheel and side mirrors, etc. I was 17 at the time and still have it! Without my father’s knowledge, I immediately swapped the 2 barrel carb for the quadrant which really changed the performance. The drive train is bullet proof. Almost 57 years later and the engine still cranks right up and pulls like a horse! Our domestic cars from 65-71 were fabulous!”

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carsick52 commented on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible SX 455

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

“Excited to get this one! Been on my list for a long time 😎”

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VWHoarder commented on 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI Callaway Turbo Stage II

“In the 70’s my Dad owned/operated a MB repair garage in CA. I used to work with him off/on to assist. His biggest job was a 300 SL roadster a client brought in to have the engine, transmission and differential rebuilt prior to shipping the car off to do the complete renovation. When my Dad completed all of the mechanical work, he asked if I’d like to take the SL out for its first test drive. I was surprised and happy to. I took it easy, went through the gears and put about 5 miles on it.…”

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GT3RSbobby commented on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

“Whole heartedly agree with all the comments here…especially those about Peter. Absolute class act, deadly honest, insanely talented racer…sold him a few cars and have been following him since his Real Time Racing White NSX days….still have your white NSX framed championship poster on my wall Peter :):). Perfect buy at any price from the perfect seller.GLWTA”

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shabbabear commented on 2018 Honda Civic Type R TCR

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

“OK let’s get serious here.
What a lot of us often don’t realize when we look at something like this is the enormous amount of time, engineering, design, and late night haunting representing thousands of hours by dedicated people to develop and refined a complete and functional performance car.
You are not just buying the parts to make cars, you’re buying an entire history of what it took to build the cars.
So…if you are contemplating building your own cars, this is an excellent way to…”

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Raffi commented on No Reserve: Shelby Rolling Chassis w/Series 1 Body Panels, Six Spare Chassis, & Parts Collection

“I own both a Ghibli and a Daytona and although I really like the Daytona the Ghibli is my go to car for long drives or if I anticipate stop and go traffic. Both cars have beautiful lines. The Ghibli is more reliable and more user friendly. The steering wheel can be adjusted up/down and the seat back is adjustable. No such luck on the Daytona. This car has power steering while the Daytona feels like a truck at slow speed.
The Maserati V8 has tons of low end torque while the V12 Ferrari needs…”

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ivanthecarnut commented on 1972 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupe

“Awesome, I am so happy! This will live with several Ford Shelbys in the garage one of which being a ’65 GT350, so I am absolutely going to re-enact that magazine cover!!!! I’ll be driving it home to Pittsburgh and it will hardly be a trailer queen, but will be well taken care of.”

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gt350man commented on 1986 Dodge Omni Shelby GLH-S

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

“A fun piece of history surfaced this morning thanks to Will at C&N Motor Cars, which operates out of the former Lamborghini of Ohio facility. Will worked there as a teenager and came across our auction, recognized the car, and sent us this photo of what he believes to be this very LP640 when it was new at Lamborghini of Ohio.
The history certainly lines up. As shown on the Carfax, Nelson Auto Group in Marysville, Ohio, was the original selling dealer, and was associated with Lamborghini…”

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enthusiastspec commented on 2,200-Mile 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe

“I was a brand new California Highway Patrol officer in 1986, and one evening I was playing with our newly installed radar unit in my patrol car when I saw a pair of closely spaced headlamps coming up behind me on state Route 134 in the Eagle Rock area. We had all practiced estimating speeds, but the best estimate I could make was “way over 100 mph.” My radar lit up with a speed of 135 and dropping fast as the bike came up behind me. I threw the old Diplomat with the thundering 318 into…”

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Rkoetting commented on No Reserve: 1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100

“Yes indeed @Rapido our driver was enjoying the morning fog but must have gotten lost in the hills as they were gone for an unusually long period of time. At least twice as long as with other cars they often drive for the videos.”

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FantasyJunction commented on Ferrari 250 GTO Re-Creation

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

“Never, until today, has El Camino and Continental kit ever been used in the same sentence, for me anyway.
Now, I will never be able to unsee it.”

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Atom0096 commented on No Reserve: 21-Years-Owned 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Project

“Such a beautiful car. Growing up my dad had one of these in a red/orange color. Have so many great memories driving around with him in it. I hope this goes to a great home”

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peche711 commented on 1990 BMW 325i Coupe M-Technic II

“I bought this car intending to enjoy driving it, and I did. I’ve owned this Viper since April 2000 and have kept it longer than any other car I’ve owned. It has spent its life just south of Houston. I’ve enjoyed it enormously over the past 26 years, including four driving schools and 5-6 autocross events. I’m selling it because I’m almost 70 and the Viper has become harder for me to get in and out of and to drive without pain (2 surgeries on the ball of my left foot). I hope its next owner…”

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A-Car00 commented on Original-Owner 2000 Dodge Viper GTS