A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I am in love. The opalescent paints that Jaguar used during this era are some of the best looking colors ever produced – almost like late ‘50s Detroit colors, but more delicate. Good luck with this auction, but with a car this good looking, I don’t think you need luck!”
“Thanks to all for the congrats We live in Oregon and this was always my wives dream car”
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Jimmy Don Ventura had owned enough unusual automobiles over the years to believe he understood the public. He’d driven a lime-green AMC Gremlin, a Triumph Spitfire that leaked oil with the determination of an East Texas mosquito, and a Plymouth Barracuda that had once stranded him in front of the Dairy Twin during the lunch rush. Every one of them had attracted comments, questions, and unsolicited mechanical advice from complete strangers.
Then he bought Fred.
Officially, it was a 1949…”
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CaptainMyCaptain commented on “5 Ton Fred” Wrecker-Style, Autocar C-50-Bodied Rat Rod
“If you told me 10 years ago that GM’s only manual performance car would be a Cadillac sedan, I’d have told you you’re crazy.”
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70_duster commented on 1,500-Mile 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6-Speed
“I recall the great stories from the original owner. Need to bottle them with the car.”
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Ptrem commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“For those wondering, here’s the lowdown. This car completes my 69 Chevy SS matching numbers collection. They’re getting so hard to find and I had the privilege of driving this one last week. Well represented by the seller and I have my own body shop. Its new home is 100 miles west of the seller in Washington State. It will be restored to factory spec. Thanks for reading.”
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galenrasmussen commented on No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe L48 350/300 Project
“As I remember, even the US spec lights were pretty good on these, very bright long range high beams. For all those who know 504D’s, this is as good as you’re going to get in the states.”
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schigh commented on No Reserve: One-Family-Owned 1976 Peugeot 504 Diesel 4-Speed
“As per the driving video – this car still has less squeaks and rattles than any Lamborghini Diablo”
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GHUA commented on No Reserve: 488k-Mile 2000 Honda Civic Si
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Stories like this , of lives well lived and machines that are along for the ride , are what bring us back to @bat time and time again.
Thanks for bringing this here and sharing Susan’s story. Just fantastic!”
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Davidlee8 commented on No Reserve: Five-Decades-Owned 1966 BMW R27
“What a great story, thanks for sharing…
Also great to see these old cars getting used, dirty and maybe a rock-chip memory or two…
That Gulf Livery 911 was spotted by me on Fathers Day coming down from Pinecrest last year.
It was my first time taking my daughter on an annual camping trip my wifes family has been doing for years. Wife doesn’t like camping so after years of declining the invite, I decided my daughter was old enough to give ‘glamping’ a shot as an entry into another…”
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2mAn commented on BaT Auction Success Story: 306k-Mile Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 vs. Robin’s Run, Part II
“Back when BMW Car Club of America was still young and Hoffman Motors was the sole U.S. Distributor, it was the club members who offered guidance to BMW owners regarding things to watch out for. One such piece of advice was to avoid purchase of BMWs with two-stage metallic paint due to failure of the clear coat.
Complaints ranged from dulling, checking to llifting and separation of large clear coat sections on all horizontal surfaces — hood, roof and decklid. After numerous complaints,…”
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Delia_Wolfe commented on Euro 1973 BMW 3.0CSi 4-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Where would you ever find another one? I haven’t seen these since the 90’s. Cool. GLWTA.”
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89lincolntc commented on No Reserve: 42k-Mile 1986 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van V6 5-Speed
“”Built with the 2.8L EFI V6 and 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission: 1,564 (less than 7% of production)”
As a former XR4Ti owner who frequented the Merkur forums in the late ’90s and early ’00s, I can tell you that examples with the 5-speed manual were engine swap gold in salvage yards. (Though perhaps only the later/larger 3.0 V6?)
Specifically, those looking to ditch the Merkur’s 2.3T and replace it with the V6 from the Taurus SHO. This transmission and bellhousing made the swap much…”
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CarFoolLane commented on No Reserve: 42k-Mile 1986 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van V6 5-Speed
“The swap is Fonzie-cool all by itself, but the fact that this swap is entirely hiding in absolute plain sight is incredibly brilliant. The exterior says Grandma-and-Grandpa’s old Oldsmobile and nothing but a clean and bone stock Brougham.
The gauges and the OEM CB are the chef’s kiss to complement this newfound proper-power Diesel.
Besides, anyone can do an LS-swap.”
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CarDogThreePedals commented on No Reserve: 6.5L Turbodiesel–Powered 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I’m a Buick guy, but those tri-color Pontiac interiors of this period are hard to beat. Fantastic piece of automotive art here.”
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Middler89 commented on 38k-Mile 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Custom Safari
“I was in charge of the 427 crate engine program western region for GM parts this is absolutely perfect!! Example with nothing missing and also has the extremely rare jacket that not too many customers ordered once you purchase the engine you would submit your jacket size also the correct year GM performance parts catalogs also photo 29 that’s my handwriting on the serial written by hand the warranty paper perfect example I can’t think of a more complete kit with nothing missing !!! If anybody…”
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DinoAAAA commented on GM Performance Parts Anniversary Edition Chevrolet 427 Crate Engine
“In my opinion, the original, first series “sports saloon” Jaguars are the purest and best. These are the ones you will see at Goodwood! I love the center instrument cluster, like the XK cars. I also think the smaller windows and extra wood interior appointments work extremely well with these cars. OK, the far more commonly surviving MK 2 cars are just fine in their own right, but just like in the consideration of the E type evolving variations, I remain firmly in the first original series…”
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Jaguar3.4 commented on 1958 Jaguar Mk I 3.4 4-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Congrats @Wob and @DFWcarandtoymuseum
You got yourself a Pizza history…”
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3Pedalonly commented on Ex–Domino’s Pizza 1985 Tritan A2 #1 of 10
“To the best of my knowledge all the Super Sprints received 5 speed transmissions. I’ve even worked on a Tipo 4 5 speed gearbox. My own 1954 CSS 01770, still has it’s 5 speed column shift. The shift pattern is no different than a floor shifter, pull the shifter towards you and up for first and down for second and so on. I’ve owned this car since 1976.”
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1900CSS commented on 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint by Touring
“It was around 1987. Dad was driving junior high car crazed me in the family sedan, to I think an orthodontic appointment, which we were running late for. He was going 80-85 down a country two lane highway. All of a sudden, we see a 928 coming up fast. He flies by us like we were standing still. About 3 minutes later we pass the 928 on the side of the road with a highway patrolman behind him. My dad knew the owner, and later on he said he was clocked at 140 since he was able to brake for a…”
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Route66 commented on 28-Years-Family-Owned 1988 Porsche 928 S4
“I remember seeing these at the Buick dealer in Jamestown , NY. Soon to be just a Honda dealer. Well equipped at base price, and hard to get one.[1976].
I moved back to Washington DC, in mid 78. By fall of 1979, i ordered a [Catherine] brown base car, from a dealer in Fredericksburg VA, which I realized ,after 5 months, was never going to come in. While visiting the local huge dealer in Arlington, I saw a Red LX. I asked if I might buy it for sticker, and the salesmen agreed. Signed the buyers…”
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Uncle_G1 commented on 174-Mile 1978 Honda Accord Hatchback 5-Speed