Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“My father was born in 1936. He joined the Navy and became an engineer. He is the most talented and gifted man I have ever met. He did tons of work on cars for himself, fellow Navy-men, and friends or family. He is struggling with dementia. Some days are hard. I visited him yesterday, and I showed him this ad. Just by pictures he called out the heads and different motor. The intake. He commented on reading about, back in the day, the stainless steel 36′ Fords that were made. He pointed out the…”

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Stuttgart commented on Eighty-Years-Family-Owned 1936 Ford Model 68 Deluxe 3-Window Coupe Hot Rod

“When I first started playing with Gran Turismo, there were no Porsches. Thankfully, legally these aren’t. Voila! I spent countless hours hotlapping the Nordschleife in one of these rare beasts. Great to see one here.”

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675MIZU commented on One-Owner, 16k-Mile 2001 RUF RGT

“One of the best daily drivers of all time. A wagon with a supercharged v8. The six-speed manual is the cherry on top. GLWTA!”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon 6-Speed

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

“I would have seen this car take pole Vancouver Indy. Never missed a day of Indy CART when we had the series in Vancouver. What experiences! Those of us that are hardcore racing fans should count ourselves lucky to see have these cars run. I fear for open wheel racing with the growth of hybrid/EV. You just cannot substitute internal combustion and the screaming revs , the smells, the vibrations deep in your chest .
Magnificent car, this example. And the absolute top of the heap for its…”

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Tobyallen commented on Ex–Jacques Villeneuve 1995 Reynard-Ford Cosworth 95I

“Jacques Villeneuve is from my home province of Quebec and is a legend in these parts for having won the F1 Championship in ’97.
His father was Gilles, was one of the most electrifying F1 drivers ever. 1982 R.I.P.”

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Hoppy18 commented on Ex–Jacques Villeneuve 1995 Reynard-Ford Cosworth 95I

“Only request is whoever wins this does a series on YouTube documenting”

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JamesTH commented on No Reserve: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Project

“I drove one of these on the Lotus Factory test track, a phenomenal car. This has the touring suspension which makes it a nice daily driver. I did not drive an Emira with the sport suspension but from what I hear it is still very streetable. I have a friend with an Emira so far the only repairs are software updates.”

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randymiller71 commented on 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition V6 6-Speed

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

“Many can own this. Very few can restore this. Some can ride this. It’s a commitment at all levels and entirely worth it. Legendary bike.”

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tista commented on 58-Years-Family-Owned 1932 Indian Four

“Yet another 1st for BaT.
Longer and wider than an Escalade, the Celestiq is the pinnacle of American craftsmanship and luxury.”

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newcarpro commented on 2025 Cadillac Celestiq Invitational

“Yes, used to throw those Muncies in and out like they were plastic ! I remember drag racing on Saturday night and getting home around midnight, working on the car all night , reload and head 50 miles north on Sunday to race again.”

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1969z28302 commented on 302-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 5-Speed

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

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

“The first time anybody noticed the Pontiac Grand Safari outside Grounds for Divorce Cafe, most assumed it belonged to tourists who’d made a navigational error serious enough to involve prayer.
The wagon sat crooked beneath the diner sign like a grounded cruise ship from the Nixon Administration. Mesa Tan paint. Fake woodgrain peeling near the tailgate. Chrome roof rack big enough to carry sheet metal or emotional baggage. The thing looked less parked than abandoned by history.
Inside…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: 1973 Pontiac Grand Safari

“I am ugly crying.
Thank you for your support.
I will take wonderful care of her.”

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Mamahand6 commented on No Reserve: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI

“1998 Supras are neat for a whole bunch of reasons, but if you’re not aware they are the only years with the following parts.
1. Light gray colored dash panels
2. Passenger airbag has Supra name on it
3. VVTi featured on the 2JZ-GE engine (first time we see it before IS300)
I’m certain I’m missing a few things too. GLWTA!
Steve @ Rumble Auto”

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RumbleAuto commented on No Reserve: 33k-Mile 1998 Toyota Supra

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

“Car will race again”

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Serialcollector commented on Ex–Viper Team ORECA 1999 Chrysler Viper GTS-R

“I was 13, accompanying my dad when he drove his ’76 308 GTB Vetroresina to Los Gatos Ferrari for a service appointment. I wandered into the showroom, saw the F355’s… and right smack dab in the middle of the room was this car. Not this exact same one, but an Azure Blue-over-Magnolia Esprit V8. I had never even heard of Lotus before that moment, but I was mesmerized. I sat in the driver’s seat, smelled the leather, saw the red V8 in back… and suddenly forgot that I was surrounded by yellow…”

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Holy_BRG commented on 16k-Mile 1997 Lotus Esprit V8

“Magnificent 300 CD. The Petrol Blue looks fantastic!
Best wishes.”

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GDogg commented on No Reserve: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbo

“A really, really neat piece of Early Bronco history, being offered by one of the most knowledgeable, serious collectors in the Bronco world. GLWTA!”

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Todd_Z. commented on 1967 Ford Bronco U15