A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

“I want to send a heartfelt thank-you to everyone for your beautiful words about the car, me, and my dad. I am so appreciative of all the help I’ve received from this wonderful community. Your guidance and positive comments have been invaluable.
It truly shows that you get it — understanding how much my dad and our family love this car and how much joy it’s brought us for more than 52 years. It’s clear you were able to see the car through my dad’s eyes.
During his life, he sold…”

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smuller commented on Single-Family-Owned 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula SD-455

“NO. WAY. !!!! I am… just… floored. I’ve been staring at pictures of this car all week… and Formula SD 455s for years. Talking my wife’s ear off about how special this car is. I can’t wait to connect with the @seller. I’ll be honored to take care of this Formula for the next 30/40/50 years… as far as I make it. @bkrug @BaronVonZeppelin, everyone else who chimed in with all the great info and stories, thank you guys so much! I truly appreciate it as a buyer and member of this community.…”

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acesena commented on Single-Family-Owned 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula SD-455

“The college and prep school stickers on the rear glass are almost mandatory on a sled like this. Such a cool ride!
Now about those eye-watering service and labor receipts…..”

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ldl20 commented on No Reserve: LS3-Powered 1990 Buick Estate Wagon for Charity

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

“I made a comment on this auction before an epic 10 day trip to Italy. I’m back. The auction is still going!
I was in northern Italy (Milan and Lake Como) and guess how many Ferraris I saw?
One. One solitary 296… in ten days.
My son: “Dad, where are all the Ferraris?”
Me: “In the USA.””

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

“Mezger engine block was literally built to be wailed on at redline for 24 hrs straight, it’s nearly impossible to destroy it, you have to be intentionally holding it past redline for probably 1 hr+.
Reminds me of the old cash for clunkers video where they emptied the oil pan on an 80 series landcruiser, put it in neutral, and floored it. It took like 20+ mins at past redline for the engine to give out with no lubrication.”

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TheDaVinci commented on 10k-Mile 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6-Speed

“I have and would drive any 200 cross country. Bring a couple spanners 10mm 13 mm pop into advance grab some coolant and oil, bring an extra thermostat and you should be good to go.
If coming west stay off 80 at night when rainy lol. 200’s are the best when on point.”

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WAGONBOYTD commented on No Reserve: 200Tdi-Powered 1992 Land Rover Otokar Defender 110 5-Speed

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:

“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

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

“in all this auction excitement, I’ve devoted a certain amount of my morning coffee time searching the internet for my own Ferrari 288 GTO – a number of which are thankfully within my price range, including Walmart, for about $100.
However, due to their scaled down 1:18 size and non-running status, it’s unlikely I’ll be driving it anywhere other than “my imagination” during this lifetime.
Perhaps my NEXT lifetime.”

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

“Another interesting fact thanks to Andy is this car was shipped on August 17, 1965 and delivered to Hayward Motors in CA and on the deliver truck were two additional 350’s as well as a prototype GT40….now that would be a cool truck to see driving down the road!!! This car is a statement piece and one of the true great American muscle cars.”

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Falconpartners commented on 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350

“Fantastic listing, beautiful wagon. Every time I look through the gallery it brings back memories of the days of wooden picnic baskets and surfboards with the family, when times were just a tad slower. @bosshoss3406pack thank you for the tag, great memories with this one.”

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MrTime commented on No Reserve: 1953 Ford Customline Country Sedan

“Oh my… not sure if anyone remembers the ’67 Plymouth GTX ads in Hot Rod magazine. Roasting the rear tires?
I do… and wanted one ever since!”

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a990dna commented on 33-Years-Owned 1967 Plymouth GTX Hardtop

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

“Hopefully the new owner can get in touch with Bobby and get a picture alongside the car, It would be worth the drive or plane ticket! This is a once in a lifetime auction.”

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runaway27 commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed

“Nobody paid much attention when the old Dodge arrived.
A 1970 Dodge Polara Police Pursuit sedan painted in authentic black and white with a 440 Magnum under the hood wasn’t exactly subtle. Long, square-jawed, and purposeful, it looked ready to issue citations despite having been retired for decades. Still, at Fort Stockton’s annual Classic Car Roundup, it found itself parked between a candy-apple red Corvette and a turquoise Thunderbird convertible. Compared to chrome and tailfins, an old…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1970 Dodge Polara Sedan 440 Police Car

“Those pictures of Bobby in the gallery are priceless!”

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WoodrowWilson commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed