Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

“The fact that this will now live with a W108 and S123 makes me so happy….as it currently sits next to my ivory 84 S123….
Congrats and I will be in touch. I have a few more builds coming up but will be closing for most of summer to enjoy time with my family! Life is short…go live it.
Thanks for all of the discussion and phone calls this week!”

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littlehandegan commented on No Reserve: 45k-Mile 2003 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG

“One of the best moments in this car was when we were pulling into the paddock in Monterey and there was a decent crowd waving a Ferrari 250 SWB to get out of the way so they could get a full photo of this magnificent car.”

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scooterdtm commented on George Barris 1970 Cadillac Eldorado “del Cavallero”

“The era of brown cars. It does look nice!”

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E87D21 commented on 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

“This example is all steel. The Fulvia coupe 1.2 were all steel up to VIN 018988 and all aluminium panels to the last one VIN 021436 So 2448 coupe 1.2 with aluminium panels.
This one looks very original througout. For now I can only see that the tyres are not the original height 185/70R14 The original size is 145/80R14.”

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Tous_Classics commented on No Reserve: 1966 Lancia Fulvia Coupe for the Care & Cure Institute

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

“Awesome time capsule! I wish you could buy new cars as simple and reliable as this. Save the manuals!”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: 30k-Mile 1984 Honda Accord Sedan 5-Speed

“This 6-series Packard has been a goal to own one – of my Dad and I – our whole lives and finally hope to obtain. This would be for me to enjoy for my retirement.”

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JoefR commented on 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight 645 Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton by Dietrich

“I own a 1938 Flying Squirrel. The engine number is one digit away from this bike and the frame number is two digits away. When I contacted the Scott Club Registry to authenticate my bike I was advised that 220 Flying Squirrels were produced (500cc and 600cc versions combined) in 1938. The whereabouts of 101 were known. Of those, twenty had the redesigned detachable head as does this bike. GLWTS”

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Maark70fish commented on Ex–Steve McQueen Scott Flying Squirrel w/Sidecar

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

“I could easily get sucked in by this listing.”

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M5Z3M commented on No Reserve: Douglas DC-8 Engine Cowl Desk

“I remember street racing one of these against my 93 Typhoon. My awd blew it off the line but after about 100 feet or so I was staring at his taillights the rest of the way. These cars are deceptively fast. Beautiful example that will be way out of my budget. GLWTA!”

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Typhoontaz commented on 700-Mile 1987 Buick GNX

“Wow! I wish I was 30 years younger. This is a very solid looking start to what would be a great car! It looks like lots and lots of cleaning and derusting lies ahead! I did a ’62 years ago that started out a lot worse than this and ended up stunning. For the adventurous (and young) this could be an awesome project! GLWTA”

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Surfdwn commented on No Reserve: 46-Years-Owned 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster Project

“I’ve driven one of these —it’s the closest you can get to a Spitfire, if you are afraid of flying. GLWTS!”

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Llorente commented on 2,100-Mile 2014 Morgan 3-Wheeler

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

“I daily drove a very similar example for about a year and 13,000 miles – same year, 6 speed, RWD, ZSP, no nav.
I still think about it ALL the time. Out of the 20+ BMWs I’ve owned (including *four other E91s*, that one was one of my favorites and by far my favorite E91.
IMO, the miles aren’t that scary. Do the clutch/flywheel, but you shouldn’t have any other notable issues otherwise. A 3 stage manifold would be a nice add-on as well. This car is also pretty close to a stripper spec…”

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ekimp commented on No Reserve: 2007 BMW 328i Sports Wagon 6-Speed

“I had a ’68 for almost 20 years. I personally feel that the early SWB is the loveliest iteration of the 911, ever: cleanest lines, sublime, reductive design. 1968 has a bunch of “year-only” features that make it extra cool. Good luck to whoever wins this beauty and whatever you do afterwards, update this car to carrera chain tensioners immediately. It’s an easy upgrade and will save your engine when the original tensioners fail, which they definitely will. Awesome car!”

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blkdgbreton commented on 1968 Porsche 911L Coupe 5-Speed

“Agree with @NVGT350. A Marti Report would be great to see how rare this spec actually is – a loaded GT ‘vert with power everything, leather, 3.08 (Z) axle, leather, premium stereo w/EQ, but no factory A/C. A very neat Fox body time capsule here. GLWA!”

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Z282SLO commented on 4,400-Mile 1987 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible 5-Speed

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

“Of course, the whole 250,000 Auctions Milestone was all anybody could talk about at the Grounds for Divorce. Lucinda started promoting it the minute the listing went live, offering a Two-Fer on Texas pecan pie and free Folgers to anyone who showed up wearing a Bring a Trailer T-shirt.
Hank over at the Lucky Lady Lounge had a similar promotion going, but the T-shirt had to be wet and there were considerably fewer takers. Ultimately, Earl from Earl’s Salvage Yard and Formalwear took home the…”

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

“OK, I’ve been meaning to write this story for awhile now, and so now is the appropriate time to share that story.
I remember in the early 2000s when all the trade rags showed the new Mustang. they were beautiful. I would periodically go and test drive them. I remember once driving a GT with a 3.73 rear end and a 5-speed manual and that thing had some git up and go!
Where I live, they have a car show every MLK weekend. They had one of these Bullitts on display and I wanted one.…”

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TL486 commented on 630-Mile 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

“As the owner of a 73 1600 Touring, these are fun and useful with the rear seats folded down lots of cargo space they are a few inches shorter than sedans and have a more aerodynamic windshield angle. At a 02 meet up they are rare.
GLWA”

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Rommel commented on No Reserve: 1974 BMW 2002 Touring 4-Speed

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

“i dont like the red interior i love it – its going to be driven like a b series civic”

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Jds8811 commented on 1996 Porsche 911 Gunther Werks 400R Sport Touring #1

“As a retired Aerospace Engine-nerd, I can relate to this car and the OCD of the prior owners/family. This one won’t be restored nor turned for profit, but it will be driven in the desert southwest and turn over 100,000 miles within a year or so. I drive ’em, I don’t show them or brag about them. Enjoy your cars folks! We ain’t gettin’ any younger, time goes so quickly.
Enjoy your day. God Bless.”

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HalfGlass commented on One-Family-Owned 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop

“Awesome car. I love pic 149 because it tells a story of what likely happened to most radio delete Camaros in the early 80s when these cars were cheap enough to be purchased by teenagers who would not be caught dead in a car with no tunes. I can see the kid with his dad’s hacksaw, tin snips and pliers lying on his back in that trunk going to town. A couple hours later, with his brand new Jensen Tri-Axials installed, he’s cruising around town with tunes blaring. Radio delete option be damned!!”

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RSGarm commented on 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 4-Speed

“Dave the owner of this car, hosted the Chicago chapter of the Alfa Club at his shop, The Giulietta Studio, last weekend for our annual swap meet. I got to see this car in person, and all I can say is WOWW!! This car is spectacular. Down to details like proper hose clamps, it’s just done so nicely and correctly. Not that you’ll need it, but GLWTA!”

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MPMB commented on 24-Years-Owned 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce