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Understanding yesterday’s comments of note
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“A great car with a great story! I’m often surprised how wing cars are optioned. For example, the C-21 Center front-seat cushion and folding armrest with column automatic, seen here. Deluxe wheel covers? I guess I assume it’s a class of car that would naturally be more loaded up.
Of course their existence as the manufacturers were pushing the limits of NASCAR homologation rules ensures they are inherently fascinating. Producing them had nothing to do with marketing them for profit.…”30
Valiantjim commented on 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
“Beautiful Square body! I have had 4 over the last 4 decades and have an 85 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 that is a Fall Guy replica. These trucks are imo the best trucks ever made. Someone will be getting a beautiful example and it being the first year of production is even a nicer feature. GLWTA👌👌👌”
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DBG1973 commented on 1973 Chevrolet K20 4×4
“@64_S1 Not only can you drive this back home to the Midwest, you SHOULD! As one who has driven my S2 Elan coast to coast and border to border, I highly recommend it, with a couple of caveats. First, as you noted, install the side windows. Even with the top down it will keep the wind from beating you up. Then, when you put the top up, only if needed for major rain of course, you will stay relatively dry.
Second, do not use interstate highways unless there is no reasonable alternative. As the…”9
Ross_Robbins commented on No Reserve: 1966 Lotus Elan S2
Here’s yesterday’s comments of note
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“As a sidebar to this 250,000th auction listing, yesterday at the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, BaT Co-Founder Randy Nonnenberg, spoke at length for the entrants and attendees about the phenomenon that brought about what we are experiencing here — how it began and how it evolved. It’s a fascinating story of insight, risk and reward that’s about as “American” as anything can be.
On the field were a number of “BaT Auction” sales as well as sellers, commenters and attendees who read the…”52
Delia_Wolfe commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
“”body is said to have sustained damage from shrapnel during a missile strike” . . . that’s not damage, that’s character.”
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Paul_Dietzel commented on 1965 GAZ 69
“Pontiac sure had some pretty cars in the Sixties. They’ve aged well too. Great to see two Pontiac B Bodies with three pedals on BaT in the same week… how unusual is that?
This car would have a circle of admirers at every Cars and Coffee you drove it to… elegant and much less common than the A Body cars of the era. Truly the “executives’ hot rod” especially with a four-speed.
Wonderful car… :-)”12
msjbythebay commented on 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupe 4-Speed
Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“This car tickles my brain in places I didn’t know it could be tickled”
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jnag commented on CSL-Style 2004 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed Conversion
“@Thoney Love the old pics, your Dad was a cool dude ‘57 Chev for mom, a bike for him for sunny days, ( was that a Norton ? ) a motorhome for the family and the Charger with a 4 speed for a blast, beauty car GLWTA I’ll be watching. Greg”
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Gregpryckman commented on One-Family-Owned 1967 Dodge Charger 383 4-Speed
“Impressive longhood. Dogleg, solid door boxes, crank windows, no AC, some patina……tons of originality………oh to be the next custodian of this tiny little open 911😍”
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Caymanorcarrera commented on 23-Years-Owned 1969 Porsche 911E Soft-Window Targa 5-Speed
Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“WOW! I am speechless. what an incredible auction full of passionate enthusiasts. I’m humbled by it all, and so incredibly happy to see that people recognize the hard work and love I put into this car — and also the obvious appreciation of the goldilocks nature of the 987.2 2.9L.
thank you to everyone who commented and bid, and especially thanks and congratulations to @D4307. you’re getting a truly incredible car!
I’ll be in pain seeing it go, but as Epictetus said: never say of anything…”29
ahendy commented on No Reserve: 2011 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed
“I have fond memories enjoying this car before selling it to J Seminetta years ago… It’s one of many I wish I never sold! It’s great to see it so well maintained
and cared for all these years. Killer Car! The new owner will love it.”16
thelastdetailchicago commented on 1959 MG MGA Twin Cam Roadster 2.0L 5-Speed
“Gorgeous! I drove an ‘85 all through college in the ‘90s. Even through the Michigan winters. So many fun times in that car! I sold it with around 150,000 miles on it. Years later i ran into the woman that bought it. She had 220,000 miles on it. Fenders were falling apart with rust. But that in-line 6 still ran like a top!”
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Weedo commented on No Reserve: 1982 Toyota Celica Supra 5-Speed
“It is hard to imagine now how many of these cars were basically abandoned when gas approached $1.00 a gallon in the late 70s. I bet many people wish they had their old hemi cars now.”
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JWHBOOMER commented on 1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda
What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I don’t think Frankenstein is an issue in Aston Martin world. Many are upgraded to Vantage spec, many DB4/5/6 are built to 4.7 Vantage spec. Like Panteras and aircooled Porsches, there’s no shame in that. I think it’s only in the US musclecar world that originality is a MUST. I think that’s because there were so many made and so many customised in the day, that originality is their only rare virtue. But with a car that only 3,500 were made in a 22 year production run, sympathetic modifications…”
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CSX427 commented on 1975 Aston Martin V8 Series III 5-Speed Conversion
“When I was 14 I bought a 1968 Super Bee for $100 cash. Paper route money~
Mom was not impressed”18
ChuckFred commented on 383-Powered 1968 Dodge Coronet Hardtop
“My cousin bought this exact car in 1974 and we jokingly called it the pumpkin …Nobody’s laughing today as this color is one of the most desirable on a C3 !”
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Noisyboyz commented on 2k-Mile 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 4-Speed
What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Excited to get this one! Been on my list for a long time 😎”
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VWHoarder commented on 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI Callaway Turbo Stage II
“In the 70’s my Dad owned/operated a MB repair garage in CA. I used to work with him off/on to assist. His biggest job was a 300 SL roadster a client brought in to have the engine, transmission and differential rebuilt prior to shipping the car off to do the complete renovation. When my Dad completed all of the mechanical work, he asked if I’d like to take the SL out for its first test drive. I was surprised and happy to. I took it easy, went through the gears and put about 5 miles on it.…”
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GT3RSbobby commented on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
“Whole heartedly agree with all the comments here…especially those about Peter. Absolute class act, deadly honest, insanely talented racer…sold him a few cars and have been following him since his Real Time Racing White NSX days….still have your white NSX framed championship poster on my wall Peter :):). Perfect buy at any price from the perfect seller.GLWTA”
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shabbabear commented on 2018 Honda Civic Type R TCR


“It was slow at the Grounds for Divorce this morning—the kind of slow where it had been at least twelve hours since Mayor Goodman said something stupid, leaving the regulars to endure a conversational drought.
Talk drifted to Christmas.
“I only want three things this year,” Chad from the Piggly Wiggly announced. “A million dollars in cash, the souls of everyone who won’t return their shopping carts to the corral, and a kitten.”
A noble list, if a little heavy on…”
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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: 1.9L TDI-Powered 1991 Volvo 240 Wagon 5-Speed