Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

“Let’s go deliver some pies!
(and yes I did not latch the cockpit and yes I am holding it so I dont die entrapped in a space shuttle filled with pizza)”

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Wob commented on Ex–Domino’s Pizza 1985 Tritan A2 #1 of 10

“Hi to all. Yes I am happy to own an Elan again. I use to own an Elan S4 1970 back in 1971 in New York and I’ve never stopped missing it since I sold it after a couple of years ….even dreaming about it every now and then!”

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lotuselan1 commented on 1971 Lotus Elan S4

“My brother Doug, working with our aeronautical engineer father, the late James L. Amick, handcrafted this line in ’83 – ’84. It was a natural extension of the original Windmobile, featured on the cover of Popular Science in the 70s, which he created while just a teenager. The Windmobile was even more experimental: it was conceived as a sailing vehicle (originally on ice) and had no motors. To this end, it was fitted with two concentric steering wheels — one for normal steering, and a larger…”

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windmobile1 commented on Ex–Domino’s Pizza 1985 Tritan A2 #1 of 10

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

“When I bought my ’23 XC60 T8 through Volvo’s Overseas Delivery program, the V60 was not offered, else I would’ve bought it. I sprung for the Polestar engineered upgrade and extended range battery (up to 50 miles on a charge), as well as air suspension (that lowers the car about 3 inches when I click “Polestar Mode.” Just here to say that this drivetrain — super charger +turbo + electric motor + Polestar tuning is absolutely mad! Mine kicks out 455 bhp and is just so damn fun to drive. Passing…”

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volvoracer9 commented on 2020 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered

“This generation of Mondial is SO easy and inexpensive to maintain. Belt replacement is engine in, same for the clutch. This should be emphasized because in the Ferrari world, this is unusual.”

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MajorMinor commented on 1983 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Coupe

“This gem is coming from a great owner and I hope it remains just as well loved by its next caretaker. Good luck all!
@Valiantjim I have the first SPEED World Challenge SRT-4 that 3R Racing campaigned in 05/06. I have good memories from those days.”

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str5010 commented on No Reserve: Single-Family-Owned, 4,500-Mile 2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 ACR Mopar Stage 3R

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

“In the spring of 1969, I was at Stark Hickey Ford, 7 Mile and Grand River in Detroit getting my 1969 Mach 1 serviced. At the same time, a new Boss 9 was rolling off the car hauler and into the service bay isle. Black Jade. Everything stopped for a few minutes as every Tech in the dealership came over to check out that magnificent vehicle. Good times.”

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Grimmo commented on 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

“As a restorer of over 100 vintage trailers I can comment on the lack of a bathroom. As I understand it, many states banned full bathrooms in trailers until 1953. That was due to fears that people would just let them dump to the ground in parks, so the intention was to have them use bath houses at the campground or park. If they did have a toilet, they didn’t have holding tanks, they had to be hooked to a sewer system… mostly designed as park models that were semi-permanently set. Toilets…”

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Retro1 commented on 1947 Westcraft Sequoia 28′ Travel Trailer

“This Dino 246 GTS, in Argento Auteuil Metallizzato (!) over Beige, should be all the rage, for she is a bloody beauty. A thoroughly exquisite example. GLWTA!”

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boaboyoz commented on 11k-Mile 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

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

“Proud to bring this iconic car to BaT. I purchased it directly from Ken Block around the time he transitioned from Ford to Audi, and during my ownership it’s been carefully maintained and preserved to the same standard as when it left Ken’s hands.
This isn’t just a build or a replica of an era — this Hoonigan Escort Mk2 Gymkhana car holds a special place in Ken Block and Hoonigan history. It’s the car he owned the longest, and to me it represents the raw, analog side of what made…”

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racedeck commented on Ex–Ken Block 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 Gymkhana-Spec Drift Car

“I’m 60 now and cannt remember any to events when I was 5 in 1970 but this day I will always remember. , My dad was looking for a slightly used car for the family and I clearly recall the day we went to Beach Brothers Chrysler Dodge Plymouth in Salem, Va to look at a 1969 Coronet 2dr and there I stood staring at the two Superbirds parked beside each in a back row. My dad said they looked ridiculous, I thought they were the coolest cars I’d ever seen. I have loved them ever since. He bought…”

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TonyGto commented on 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440+6

“I know next to nothing about boats. I have no interest in buying a boat. Yet here I am, reading the full description of a boat, looking at the pictures, and studying every single comment. I’m certain I’m not the only one.”

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WishfulThinker23 commented on 1946 Higgins Speedster 17′

“As R&T said in their 1962 road test, “those who select one, get one of the finest.””

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MarkS commented on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series III

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

“”Two, Two, Two Mints in One!””

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Thesunisrising commented on Matching 1958 Rambler Super Six Sedan & 1958 Rambler Super Cross Country Six Wagon

“Why would someone build this?
You can also ask yourself:
Why would someone climb Mount Everest?
Why run 26.2 miles
Why enter a steel cage and fight hand to hand until you quit or get knocked out?
Why would you want to be “The strongest man in the world”?
There are so many things in life that will never make sense to a lot of us, and to most of us this build makes no sense. I guarantee that to some this is the ultimate piece of industrial art.
Ownership puts you in a class of…”

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Dean_Laumbach commented on Cummins Turbodiesel-Powered, Six-Wheeled Custom “Cab Over Evolved”

“At the final bid, you could have bought 31,858 sets of WeatherTech mats! Personally I think the Chiron is a better use of space. Congrats!”

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IMCARS commented on 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport

“This is why people started following BAT, not for dealers flipping 2004 Ford Rangers with new paint. I have never heard of this thing, very unique, just don’t want to be behind it on a hill.”

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Thomasgentle commented on Automecca Sports Van “Brubaker Box”

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

“Hello Fellow Pantera Fans!
Welcome to the auction for my buddy Jim’s killer ’72 Pantera, chassis #4013. Jim had been looking for a Pantera for a long time, and with my history of owning and restoring many over the years, I was helping in that search. So when this one came up we reviewed it and agreed it was the one he should buy.
Of course, Jim is a perfectionist and loves to drive (usually quite fast!) so 4013, already and incredibly well sorted car, went through a very thorough…”

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CC350 commented on Jim Farley’s 1972 DeTomaso Pantera

“Great project – I would finish it as a road racer, preferably with a legal registration.
I remember Dave Sturdevant from when I was involved with race cars, but it was a casual nod in the pits type of thing.
This reminds me of a similar build that someone brought to the SCCA Runoffs at Road Atlanta in the late 80s. It ran in GT 4 or 5 and had a super complex suspension worked out in it. The party trick that they would do in the pits was to set it up off the ground on only three jack…”

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Jags_in_the_barn commented on No Reserve: 1972 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 Body Shell w/Fiberglass Bodywork & Tube-Frame Chassis

“This car brings back mixed memories, let me explain. I had heard about the new Dodge Daytona coming out so I went to the Dodge dealer to check them out. They had two on the lot, a blue non turbo version and a beautiful black turbo Z. I drove both and fell in love with the turbo Z. Of course I did! I was 19 years old and the car was pretty quick. The salesman told me that I didn’t qualify for the turbo financially, but he could do the non turbo. I had no interest. I told him if I couldn’t…”

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Rotaryrocket commented on No Reserve: Dodge Daytona Turbo Z Concept Car & PPG Indy Pace Car