A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“The 2UR is one of the best sounding V8s ever.”
“In a world of SUVs and crossovers it is refreshing to see a wagon. Especially one with a manual transmission. GLWTA!”
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“They say Fort Stockton remembers things the way a screen door remembers wind. Not perfectly, not completely, but enough to make you swear something passed through.
The story of the Lincoln started that way.
It was the summer of 1937 when the couple arrived at the Cattle Baron Hotel, slipping into town like they had taken a wrong turn somewhere east of Dallas and decided not to correct it. The car came first, of course. Folks always remember the car before they remember the people.
Long…”
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CaptainMyCaptain commented on Jim Farley’s 1937 Lincoln Model K Coupe by LeBaron
“My first awesome car! Bought slightly used in 1993, it was the dark grey color, almost black, and I put a 1″ drop on it with 16″ Momo 5 spoke wheels. Had a killer sound system in it and absolutely loved that car. Had it stolen in Seattle and recovered a few weeks later pretty much stripped out. Just didn’t feel the same anymore so sold it for what I could and moved on to a Toyota truck. Have owned damn near every Honda since then — Odyssey, Ridgeline, Accord and 2 generations of Civic…”
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MrNismo commented on No Reserve: 1991 Honda Prelude Si 5-Speed
“wow, I used to service this car . worked for Ghent Motor Co. in 64 and 65. I wonder which salesman they bought it from, Bill Powers or Tex Perkins. Salesmen got 50$ a car back then.”
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citroen commented on No Reserve: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Here are the total number of LQ1 (which is the 3.4L DOHC engine) / 5 speed manual W-bodys that were produced, then broken down by make and body type, according to Compnine:
-Total LQ1 5 speed manual W-bodys produced: 4,316
-Grand Prix coupe: 1,698
-Grand Prix sedan: 219
-Lumina coupe: 1,793
-Lumina sedan: 0
-Cutlass Supreme coupe: 506
-Cutlass Supreme sedan: 100
-Cutlass Supreme convertible: 0
This covers 1991-1993. During that period, 1,236, 138 W-bodys(minus Regal because LQ1 wasn’t…”
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slushbox commented on 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix Richard Petty Edition 5-Speed
“Good memories on this BAT auction. We had a 2005 Freestar SES that we drove from 2005 to 2019. Had 250,000 miles. Took my son to 1st day of kindergarten and also helped him move into college his freshman year. 3 trips to Disneyworld, trips to Toronto, NYC, Pittsburgh, several to Indiana etc. Was a great riding van, large gas tank, decent milage. Made it from Disney to south of Raleigh on 1 tank. Our SES was the “sport ” version, this is the top of the line. We had some electrical issues…”
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markfnc commented on No Reserve: 2004 Ford Freestar Limited
“The 8.1/Allison combo makes these trucks virtually bulletproof. Sure, they sip more fuel than their diesel sisters, but the buy in price and cheapness of maintenance and repairs make it much less of an issue. I sold mine 5 years ago and have regretted it ever since. It towed a 12k 5er all over the west, no problem. Uggh!”
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danojeno commented on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS Crew Cab 8.1 4×4
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:
“Anybody who ticks both “429 Cobra Jet” and “Woodgrain appliqué” on the option sheet is the kind of person I want to know.”
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beardedelephant commented on 1971 Ford Ranchero Squire 429 Cobra Jet
“Been a car guy for 70 years. Everything from a ‘31 Chevy sedan to an F40. Last spring I stopped in for a visit at our new local McLaren store for a look around. I’d read a lot about issues with the earlier cars but those were mostly software related. Anyway, given my advanced age I decided to get one before I roll over for the last time. So I bought a new GTS to add to my modest stable. Never have had any trouble whatsoever. I drive it a couple times a week and it stays on the maintainer…”
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Fuelieguy commented on 1,200-Mile 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider
“Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death. – HST”
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MajorMindup commented on Ex–Hunter S. Thompson 1972 Husqvarna 360C Enduro
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“The missile appeared at Earl’s Salvage Yard & Formalwear on a Tuesday morning.
At least that was what Hairless B29 called it when he walked into the Grounds for Divorce and announced that Earl had acquired a rocket.
Angus Hopper continued buttering his toast.
“How big?”
“Three feet, maybe.”
Angus looked up. “That ain’t much of a rocket.”
“It’s streamlined.”
This was apparently sufficient evidence to bring Rex Hall into the investigation. By nine…”
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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: c. 1945 Blackhawk Bantam Porto-Power Tool Kit
“Cannot beat classic guards red on a Gbody. Timeless.”
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Envypete commented on 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe G50
“The Story Here…
As an automotive magazine publisher, editor and motor journalist in the ’80s and ’90s, I was privileged to attend many unique and amazing press functions and receive highly-specialized literature regarding the cars being launched. From the Highlands of Scotland to the South of France. From the US Continental Divide to the jungles and rain forests of Guatemala and Belize. From small back mews of the English Midlands to palatial manor houses in London. What a time it…”
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DaveD commented on No Reserve: Collection of British Automobile Brochures & Press Kits
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“This was my Dad’s car. I learned to drive a stick in this car and took my drivers test for my license. He and I worked on it together and we would race through the mountains. When he was over seas, my mom and I had to drive it weekly to keep it running. both of my parents are in heaven. My mom is looking down at me, saying what in the hell are you thinking? My dad is looking down at me and saying hell yeah!”
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joedryden commented on Korman-Built, S38-Powered Widebody 1968 BMW 1600ti 5-Speed
“It’s bittersweet to see this car listed here with @craterface. I was the co-driver for the Modena Centro Ore event in this car and it was just a champion. In addition to buying a tested and regularly driven car, you are buying a top-tier seller. I’ve had the pleasure of over a decade of friendship with the seller and his is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate steward of his cars. He is especially fond of Alfas and I suspect there is another Alfa coming to replace this one. Bid with…”
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deichenb commented on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint
“Leading off the BaT Best Flybys of the Week is #XS003. The Kenny Brown suspension and chassis mods really hook this car up. Trust me when I tell you that this Outlaw is capable of so much more.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18zchQUvvz/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DblPO8YDVzQ/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet“
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campari commented on One-Family-Owned, 30k-Mile 1992 Ford Mustang Kenny Brown Outlaw XS
“I was calm and collected, until I saw your congrats posts. I just got emotional I have dreamed of owning this car for 30 years, and this is my 50th birthday gift to myself. super excited”
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TShab commented on 1991 Acura NSX
“The original owner of this car was a friend of mine and I can vouch that this car is everything it is claimed to be. John was a lifetime “collector” and over the years he bought a number of brand new vehicles, drove them home from the dealer, and never drove them again. For him, it was all about “having”. When he was a youngster in the 70’s and 80’s, he was well known in Studebaker circles for his cross-country road trips in his fleet Studebaker Diesel trucks.
One very minor correction..…”
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mbstude commented on 44-Mile 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition WS6 4-speed