Inspiration

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

“Sandi and I want to thank you so much for the incredible comments, stories, and bids this week. Seeing the Bring A Trailer community rally around the GTO has been absolutely spectacular. It is certainly tough to say goodbye to “Baby” after keeping her safe in the Centennial garage since 1983, but we are thrilled to watch her go to a great new home where her story can continue. Again…thanks so much!”

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TheBeve commented on No Reserve: Original-Owner 1969 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Project

“Looks like a sweet, well-sorted Seven. GLWTA
I’ve done weeks-long, multi thousand mile trips in mine. There is no such thing as excessive luggage capacity that doesn’t block your rear-view mirror.”

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jbcollier commented on 1997 Caterham Seven

“I’m very familiar with this car. I’m the guy that painted it and changed the color from green to blue while working for Mr.Qvale.
It’s nice to see that my work has held up this long and still looking good. This is the only one with this color so it is quite unique. Best of luck to the seller and the buyer.”

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swissard commented on 8k-Mile 2001 Qvale Mangusta 5-Speed

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

“One of the most striking, elegant designs of the 90s has aged well — GLWTA”

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RacecarJohnny commented on No Reserve: 22-Years-Owned 1996 Mazda MX-6 M Edition 5-Speed

“i was on the tour at the audrian concours when all of a sudden this beautiful bentley came humming past me like i was standing still, driveline humming like a swiss watch who ever picks this up will be the king of the road, car is 11 out of 10!”

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ModifyGarage commented on 1932 Bentley 8 Litre Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

“I love to imagine who the very first owner of a car was. What were they like? What sort of house did they live in? Things like that. Did a banker buy this? No. Too flashy. Local playboy? Maybe. A successful local realtor? Whoever it was, they drove into their driveway for the very first time one evening and honked the horn. The family came outside and gawked. What a car! What a huge car! The neighbors looked on, probably a little envious, and defeated. Keeping up with the Joneses was now…”

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Vaquero427 commented on 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 2-Door Hardtop

“My brother had a 93 MX6 V6 5spd way back in the late 90s. Really good looking cars that are fun to drive with the 6 and the manual. I either never knew or I knew but forgot over the years that they made an M edition of these, you aren’t going to see many these days. Really cool car here.”

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MattGraf commented on No Reserve: 22-Years-Owned 1996 Mazda MX-6 M Edition 5-Speed

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

“I own the cloth top twin to this car (same year same color) . As I’ve commented before, other cars come and go from the fleet but not the Miata. Why? First: Bulletproof reliability. Nothing goes wrong. Certainly one of the finest engines Mazda ever made. Second: It’s a total blast to drive top-down. Third: It’s not a 911 or a Ferrari but it doesn’t pretend to be. At a fraction of their cost (and headaches) it’s just a tremendous value for the money”

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Spider_Mike commented on 35k-Mile 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT 6-Speed

“As a former Saab dealer, I’ve only seen 2 of these cars in this color. Ruby red is very rare (like hens teeth) and should bring all the money. I’m in Florida now. If it were closer I’d buy it in a heart beat!”

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Captainclink commented on 36k-Kilometer Euro 1993 Saab 900 S Convertible 5-Speed

“I have ridden in this car for well over 500 miles. I was a Speed Six fan exclusively for decades. After doing the Bentley tour in this vehicle I am now an 8 Liter fan over the Speed Six. I regularly tour in Model J’s, Packard 12’s, V-16 Cadillacs, and this car makes all the others look under powered by comparison. Simply put this is the best pre war car I have ever had the privilege to experience. The car runs and drives perfectly. Doesn’t overheat. Starts hot or cold easily. Fully sorted…”

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Edinmass commented on 1932 Bentley 8 Litre Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

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

“So excited to get this! I just retired Friday and now my wife and I have lots of time to go cruising in this amazing truck!”

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Kgordon02 commented on Vortec-Powered 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

“This is the car my dad had when I was a kid. Gonna be fun to go show him.”

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Matthewpatt22 commented on No Reserve: 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition

“I love seeing this bike. I was a young Motocross racer in the early seventies and would ride on occasion with Steve. I would often help him with his bike as he was by himself. This could easily be the bike I helped with. That was so long ago that I couldn’t possibly remember the bike’s details, but this looks right. He was a nice down to earth guy that I enjoyed riding with. My only concern as a kid was that I was faster than him. His celebrity status was just taking off back then. I should…”

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cweber911 commented on No Reserve: Ex–Steve McQueen 1971 Husqvarna 250 Cross

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

“”Oh Jeeves, bring the limo around old chap.”
“Which one sir?”
“Why the 356 please, I’m not in a hurry.””

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parshooter commented on 1953 Porsche 356 Custom Limousine

“In the 1980s you could recognize these headlights at night in your rearview mirror, next you’d start hallucinating as your mind waited for the light bar to ruin your evening. Other symptoms included cold sweats, shortness of breath and upset stomach. Whew”

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Craven commented on 1983 Plymouth Gran Fury Police Car

“I painted this Truck when I worked at GM Linden NJ plant. These were added as a last minute model to our regular S10 line up. The GM plant in Brazil was making these for years. We borrowed some tooling mods and were able to produce these for the US market.”

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GarcesTN commented on No Reserve: 36k-Mile 2003 Chevrolet S-10 LS Crew Cab V6 4×4

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

“Most here know a modified Porsche can be known as an “Outlaw”. Considering this was a wedding gift, could this be called an “Inlaw” ?”

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2002Drew commented on 1953 Porsche 356 Custom Limousine

“These cars are SO much fun. The latest and greatest, too. I don’t know this car personally, but forty-plus years ago, one block away from this BaT Local Partner, I sold these cars new after Malcolm Bricklin formed IAI, a Maryland based company who assumed the importing and distributing of these cars and the Pininfarina Spider. When IAI was formed, Bricklin and his team worked with Bertone to bring the assembly and finish quality way up over the last Fiat Motors of North America cars in 1982.…”

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ProCoach commented on 40k-Mile 1987 Bertone X1/9

“One of the things I appreciate most about Giallo Midas is the incredible depth and variation in the paint under natural sunlight. Depending on the angle and lighting, the finish transitions between brilliant yellow and rich golden hues, beautifully highlighting the sharp, purposeful lines of the Squadra Corse.
For collectors, factory colors are an important part of what makes these limited-production cars so special. Giallo Midas is particularly fitting for the Squadra Corse, a car that…”

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MissionMotorsports commented on No Reserve: 1,700-Mile 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Squadra Corse

“the Safir story/pedigree is quite important to many when comparing to superformance building cars for anyone that wants one. Lee Holman even was at odds w/ Safir fighting for the GT40 continuation crown in the early 90’s. A Safir is a serious car.”

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ferraripete commented on No Reserve: One-Owner Safir GT40 Mk V

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

“Thanks! Reeves was my brother-in-law and I’m very close with his kids, so this one is coming home to the family!”

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Tiny_Tim commented on 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Callaway Twin Turbo

“This photo is of one of my favorite days with this car. My son bought the GTI when he was 14. We spent a year and a half working on the car and this was the day he got his license. We drove the back roads in Litchfield county and ended up at the top of mohawk mountain for a sunset.
I want to thank all of you for your input, comments and stories. Connecting the prior owners of this amazing car was an unexpected bonus.
I hope the successor of this car shares the passion for this car…”

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orrtj commented on No Reserve: 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco 4-Speed

“As the owner of Callaway GTV6 TT #1 for 32 years, and somebody who has researched these cars in detail, I can attest to how special they are. When I purchased #1 I also purchased the original Callaway blueprints and a vast amount of factory documentation as well as a large spare parts inventory. I spent a few years helping my late friend Reeves Callaway create the registry for these cars, as he, in his own words, said “I was just a kid, we didn’t track this program like we should have!” With…”

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CC350 commented on 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Callaway Twin Turbo

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

“Happy she’s coming back to Southern California to a big Ford family. She’ll even get track time and driven regularly.”

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Jamiekirk commented on Ex–Carroll Shelby 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 4-Speed

“She’s a beauty, the subtle differences that come with the Sport Edition add up to make the final years of the 3rd gen really special, especially when wrapped in a great color like Millennium Silver Metallic or Thunder Cloud Metallic.
Being one owner west coast well documented is the icing on the cake and guarantees an exciting ending……and let’s not forget No Reserve!”

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Sarki commented on No Reserve: 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD

“V6 6 speed is super under appreciated. They don’t make ‘em like they used to.”

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EazyE16 commented on 22k-Mile 2011 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe V6 6-Speed

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

“Dad bought a brand new black 1962 Galaxie 500, 390ci with red and white interior and side chrome piece inserts. I was a junior in high school. One of my regrets in life was not admitting to dad the reason the right rear tire kept loosing tread was my stupid showing off, burning the tire (left rear didn’t lose tread as quickly). He took the car to the dealer several times to see if they could ‘fix’ the tread problem. If you’re looking down dad, I’m sorry. John”

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john4surf commented on No Reserve: 429CJ-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Hardtop 4-Speed

“Whoever wins take care of it. This is a car that I built with callaway. I’m the original owner”

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Ricster65 commented on Callaway-Turbocharged 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco 5-Speed

“A marvel of engineering! Hats off to the people who restored this T87. Beautiful!!”

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mick59 commented on 1948 Tatra T87

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

“Welcome all to the auction of my Stratos Zero Re-creation. It’s accurate based on molds taken from the original, and may be the only functional re-creation. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a replica of the most famous concept car of all time, by Marcello Gandini of Bertone. Considered by many to be his masterpiece, Gandini also designed the Lamborghini Miura, Countach, Marzal, Espada, Alfa Romeo Carabo, Fiat X1-9, and of course the Lancia Stratos HF rally car.”

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Adnogal commented on Lancia Stratos Zero Re-Creation from Moonwalker Film

“The description of the driving experience and looking at the balance of the car remind me very much of a brainstorm shared with a mentor and good friend. He was a Stanford educated engineer with Hughes Aerospace who had grown up in the SoCal hot rod and sports car scene. When I started working with him in the late 90’s my son had reached driving age and we were beginning to campaign an increasingly modified Neon coupe in SCCA Solo. He was the engineer for a championship contending auto…”

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Valiantjim commented on “Alumi-Rod” LT1-Powered, Aluminum-Bodied Custom Ford Roadster 6-Speed

“It will look cool in the hot rod section. We’ve got some really crazy ones.”

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DFWcarandtoymuseum commented on “Alumi-Rod” LT1-Powered, Aluminum-Bodied Custom Ford Roadster 6-Speed