Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“in all this auction excitement, I’ve devoted a certain amount of my morning coffee time searching the internet for my own Ferrari 288 GTO – a number of which are thankfully within my price range, including Walmart, for about $100.
However, due to their scaled down 1:18 size and non-running status, it’s unlikely I’ll be driving it anywhere other than “my imagination” during this lifetime.
Perhaps my NEXT lifetime.”

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Delia_Wolfe commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“Another interesting fact thanks to Andy is this car was shipped on August 17, 1965 and delivered to Hayward Motors in CA and on the deliver truck were two additional 350’s as well as a prototype GT40….now that would be a cool truck to see driving down the road!!! This car is a statement piece and one of the true great American muscle cars.”

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Falconpartners commented on 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350

“Fantastic listing, beautiful wagon. Every time I look through the gallery it brings back memories of the days of wooden picnic baskets and surfboards with the family, when times were just a tad slower. @bosshoss3406pack thank you for the tag, great memories with this one.”

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MrTime commented on No Reserve: 1953 Ford Customline Country Sedan

“Oh my… not sure if anyone remembers the ’67 Plymouth GTX ads in Hot Rod magazine. Roasting the rear tires?
I do… and wanted one ever since!”

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a990dna commented on 33-Years-Owned 1967 Plymouth GTX Hardtop

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

“Thanks everyone for your comments. I’m very excited to own this beautiful car. Always loved Dinos!”

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ojo3985 commented on No Reserve: 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT L-Series

“Amazing! This will proudly be on display in no time.”

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Petersen6060 commented on 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I

“In 1960 as senior in high school I was a member of the Ecurie Ecosse Association. The team came to Watkins Glen to run in Formula Libre race. Went down to the pits to say hello and got invited to be a “guest pit crew member” for Sunday’s race!! I expected to stand in the corner out of the way! Big surprise I was tasked with carrying the pit signal board from the pits to edge of the track to signal Roy Salvadori driving the team’s Cooper Monaco!! Keep in mind no pesky waivers to sign for a…”

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rotary63 commented on Ex–Briggs Cunningham 1961 Cooper Monaco Mk III

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

“Man, already at $4M before I could get my comment in….
I want to thank the team at BaT for bringing us so far. It is amazing to cross the quarter million auctions milestone together.
And a big thank you to the @1600veloce team for helping us mark the occasion with this beautiful 288. Anthony gets so much well-deserved credit, but it takes the whole team there to do the amazing things they do.
And maybe my favorite part of BaT is that Lot #250,001, right behind this one, is a…”

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bringatrailer commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“I want to send a big congrats to the team @BaT for 250,000 listings! Kudos again to the team behind the scenes!
Our team was so proud to be a part of this journey.
@bringatrailer Randy I want to thank you for all the support and the fun ideas we have bounced off each other all these years. This listing like any listing, can be a bumper for an MG to a Halo Ferrari. It all belongs here. The best site, the best community.
We discussed what type of car we would want to list. Well here…”

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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“These cars were so ahead of their time. Supercharged, intercooled, 4 wheel discs with ABS, IRS with adaptive damping, even pneumatic adjustable side bolsters. I still have my 35th anniversary 5 speed version, and it remains a pleasure to drive unlike most crude live axle domestics of the era.”

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DoctorV8 commented on Original-Owner 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

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

“I don’t think Frankenstein is an issue in Aston Martin world. Many are upgraded to Vantage spec, many DB4/5/6 are built to 4.7 Vantage spec. Like Panteras and aircooled Porsches, there’s no shame in that. I think it’s only in the US musclecar world that originality is a MUST. I think that’s because there were so many made and so many customised in the day, that originality is their only rare virtue. But with a car that only 3,500 were made in a 22 year production run, sympathetic modifications…”

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CSX427 commented on 1975 Aston Martin V8 Series III 5-Speed Conversion

“When I was 14 I bought a 1968 Super Bee for $100 cash. Paper route money~
Mom was not impressed”

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ChuckFred commented on 383-Powered 1968 Dodge Coronet Hardtop

“My cousin bought this exact car in 1974 and we jokingly called it the pumpkin …Nobody’s laughing today as this color is one of the most desirable on a C3 !”

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Noisyboyz commented on 2k-Mile 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 4-Speed

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

“A turquoise R2 4-speed is the quentessential Avanti and very few other cars for the same money will draw more attention.
However, been so long since I have seen an Avanti MSRP window sticker, I’d forgotten Studebaker had the unmitigated gall to ding the buyer $20 for TV advertising and $50 for Metro advertising. Go figure!
I bow to no man in my love for the Avanti, but it was always costly and this just seems to be added insult to injury.
jack vines”

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packardv8 commented on 1963 Studebaker Avanti 4-Speed

“I’ll tell you, when I was a kid in the ‘80s I thought the two coolest cars in existence were the Countach and the 928. I held them in almost equal regard. I’m happy to see a pinnacle 928 getting the love!”

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URS6 commented on 21k-Mile 1994 Porsche 928 GTS 5-Speed

“I love vintage Ferraris. Thought I would get a late 70’s or early 80’s 308GTB but last year became smitten when this came and went:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-ferrari-308-gt4-8-2/
This will be very well taken care of. Going in the garage the second it arrives and will be driven enough to enjoy and still preserve the integrity of the car.”

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Boonjaka commented on No Reserve: 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4

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

“One of the iconic Roundel cars that made us fall in love over and over with the marque.
40-years later the love affair is still as strong as ever.
I like this Euro E24 a lot! The miles do not bother me as the M30 is BMW’s small block Chevy motor. Plus, the car has been loved and maintained.
So much to admire on this car from the manual Sport seats to the polished BBS to that polarizing color.
At no reserve means it’s going to find a new home and a lucky new owner.”

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SlowNRusty commented on No Reserve: Euro 1985 BMW 635CSi 5-Speed

“50th birthday gift!!!”

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DJMoses75 commented on 1971 Ford Bronco 302 3-Speed

“There are a total of 9 known carbon fiber bodied CSX Cobras out of the 10 planned (the registry incorrectly lists 7) and CSX4000R is incorrectly entered without mention of the carbon body. I am a lucky to own one of those 9 carbon Cobras.
IMHO, the carbon CSX cars were always the ultimate Cobra. Carroll came up with the idea of a carbon Cobra after using composite bodywork on the Series 1 car in the late 90s. He was actually involved in the process and all the carbon cars were built while he…”

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Apex_speed commented on Carbon-Fiber-Bodied Shelby Cobra 427 CSX4000R