A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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:

“It’s been years, but I saw a similar one in Madison, WI. The owner and buddy drove up from the Chicago area – a 2 hour interstate highway drive. They had leather goggles and huge smiles behind the little windscreens. The Ferrari was specked with bugs and road dirt and looked utterly amazing. What a day for those guys. A pleasure for the show attendees as well. Someone is going to have fun with this 212 beauty. Let ‘er rip!
I was thinking about the Chicago guys trip up the interstate. There…”

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DonS commented on Barchetta-Bodied 1952 Ferrari 212 Inter

“You ever take it off any sweet jumps ?”

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parshooter commented on No Reserve: Chevrolet C10 Monster Truck

“Beautiful spyder! These are the best kept secret of the modern Porsche world. For those seeking a manual, 8k redline 4 liter naturally aspirated roaster that is the right size, and rare, look no further. As a fellow 718 Spyder owner, I feel these cars were a love letter to all things we love about Porsches.. GLWA!”

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tgilmore commented on 2023 Porsche 718 Spyder 6-Speed

“I loved my Ranger! Wish they still made ’em like this. GLWTA!”

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cw29 commented on No Reserve: 2002 Ford Ranger Edge SuperCab

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

“I bought my 1st 300SL roadster in 1987, and sold my last one in 2018. I have loved the model since I was a 1st grader in 1957. I found the 300SL to be remarkably bulletproof when sorted by an excellent mechanic. I 1st met Scott Grundfor in 1989. Because I lived on the East Coast, most work on my 300SL’s was done by Paul Russell, in Massachusetts. My ownership experience was greatly enhanced by my membership in the Gull Wing Group, founded in 1961, and dedicated to the preservation, and…”

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Last_Roadster commented on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

“Nine-liter Viper power with a six-speed manual and a transfer case? Look out SRT Trackhawk! As a kid I was intrigued by Bill Harrah’s daily driver Jerrari, the Wagoneer with a Columbo V12, but this has more than twice the HP! Amazing, GLWTA!”

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Valiantjim commented on Viper-Powered 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief 6-Speed by Vigilante

“Just shy of 50 years old, and the design is still stunning. And mechanically, an easy car to maintain and a fun car to drive, especially in this original configuration. One of the landmark Ferraris that will always turn heads wherever you drive it. GLWTA.”

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johnireland commented on 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB

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

“Lagoon Green is my new favorite shade of blue.”

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NBoost commented on No Reserve: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

“I owned an ‘85 nearly identical to this. I drove it the way Carroll Shelby intended. I quickly installed the Mopar Performance logic module and after getting the timing dialed in and an AutoMeter boost gauge installed, I was even more ready to “Go Like Hell.” So, one Friday evening in the spring, I was laying down rubber in first and second gear at each stop.
It must have took a while for the officer to catch up from following the squealing Euro T/A’s, as I don’t believe he ever saw…”

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CarDogThreePedals commented on 46k-Mile 1985 Dodge Omni GLH-T

“Automatics are great – First, generally driven less spiritedly over their lifetime. Second, the automatic is actually very good. My auto on back roads, 2nd gear could go from about 25 mph to 70 mph. Often with a group of other 02s, I would be pushing the car in front of me that was modified. Third, the auto works while you find that 5 speed that is wider than a 4 speed and what else is wider? The tunnel in an automatic. No hammer needed for installation.
My next 02, I will look for an…”

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wh400 commented on 1975 BMW 2002

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

“Hi this is Phyllis Yes. I bought the car back because I couldn’t sleep thinking
that the paint might be taken off. It will be donated to a museum for all to enjoy.”

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Justme123 commented on 1967 Porsche 911S Coupe “Por She” Art Car by Dr. Phyllis Yes

“Toyota really built them well back in the day. Not only that, but they’re not too big, not too small and look good. New owner will be happy. GLWTA”

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Spider_Mike commented on No Reserve: 1995 Toyota Pickup XtraCab DX V6 4×4 5-Speed

“I own the same car, even down to the 1592 twin cam and automatic transmission. It was built 6,028 cars later than this one, currently has 178,408 miles, and is our daily driver. I got it from the original owner’s family, and am technically the 4th caretaker. Since I also specialize in Fiats, I have serviced it mostly from new.
We take it on club tours, and it’s comfortable at an indicated 70+ mph. In 2024 we won worst in class at the concours d’lemons in Seaside California, and last year we…”

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Fiatplus commented on No Reserve: 1974 Fiat 124 Special Sedan

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