Inspiration

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

“If you’d told the regulars at Grounds for Divorce that Fort Stockton would one day be blessed—in the biblical sense—by something called a Lamborghini LM002 Wagon by Diomante, they would’ve nodded politely and blamed your condition on dehydration, heatstroke, or Rusty Hammer’s expired beef jerky.
But at 9:42 on a limp Wednesday morning, the impossible happened.
The thing arrived like a rolling oil embargo—silver paint glistening, roofline squared off like a shipping container…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on Ex–Sultan of Brunei 1986 Lamborghini LM002 Wagon by Diomante

“Times may change, etc. etc. but this car will always be a significant unicorn.”

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Gberger commented on 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Alloy Coupe by Pinin Farina

“A piece of trivia as we enter the final hour:
Next year marks 60 years since the Maserati Ghibli was first unveiled at the 1966 Turin Motor Show.
At just 27 years old, Giorgetto Giugiaro at Ghia created a shape that was lower, wider, and more dramatic than anything else on the road, with its endless bonnet, razor-sharp nose, and clean, unbroken flanks. For Maserati, it marked a commercial turning point: with the rise of the Autostrada era, the Orsi family and engineer Giulio Alfieri set out…”

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ClassicheMasters commented on 1968 Maserati Ghibli 4.7

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

“As a Norwegian, I am baffled by this car being used to ferry kids in the don’t stick out-culture of Sweden rather than any person knowing how to change gears. That’s the most American perspective ever, haha. Imagine this in a sea of ever similar Volvos and the occasional SAAB 9-5 wagon…the V12 sound must have had a hypnotizing effect on the crowd, who went straight home to judge the owner in all ways imaginable…”

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Sjalabais commented on Ex–Sultan of Brunei 1986 Lamborghini LM002 Wagon by Diomante

“Beautiful B12 5.7. FYI – this car came with the CSi front spoiler when new from ALPINA. I have the information on all B12 5.7 E31 Coupes and which front spoiler they were delivered with. One could either spec the ALPINA lip or CSi front spoiler when specing the car when new. This car also started life as a CSi. Contrary to common thought, not all B12 5.7s started life as a CSi, but that is for a different discussion at a different time. Beautiful color – Ferrari Red.
Good luck with…”

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rdw95 commented on No Reserve: Ferrari Red 1993 Alpina B12 5.7 Coupe 6-Speed

“Yes, this is John Schneider’s Dino.
In April 1997, he spoke about it in a Motor Trend interview:
The first Ferrari I got was a ’74 246 GTS Dino. Loved it. Should never have sold that car. It was just a screaming car. I don’t think anybody else could possibly get that much spit out of six cylinders. We had kind of a “cannonball run” going on one night on the way to Texas. I was going to do “Eddie Macon’s Run.” I had my Dino, an Aston Martin Volante, and, also every kid’s dream, a…”

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Tx246 commented on 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

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

“A mini tank on wheels. Pop up lights: check. 5-speed: check. Honda: check. Great specimen.”

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plymouth4evr commented on No Reserve: 1989 Honda Prelude Si 5-Speed for Relief Nursery

“We had the paint shop “Marauder” line at STAP I had the opportunity to work on these beautiful cars. There were about 8 of us on 2 shifts that made certain that they were gone over with a fine tooth comb!! Often they were sent through clear coat x2 so they were perfectly done! We would hang a heavy metal washer from a wire inside the car from body shop so everyone knew it was a Marauder. They were signed off by 3 different people before they got shipped to chassis!”

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VWTony commented on No Reserve: 43k-Mile 2003 Mercury Marauder

“At the age of 74 and having owned almost 200 cars over that span, I enjoyed many different cars, many muscle cars back in the 70’s when they were several years old and pretty much worn out by then…still tons of fun, I also owned several sports cars two Spitfires, and a ’63 Austin Healey Sprite, and three Fiat 850 spiders. But one of the few cars I always dreamed of was a TR6. Never had the money when a deal came along. I hope the winner will be as excited to drive this as I would have been…”

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deltas69 commented on No Reserve: 1976 Triumph TR6

“Wow.
Got to be one of the Coolest T-Buckets ever put together.
Great attention to detail and paperwork.”

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Ryandad commented on Supercharged Northstar-Powered ’23 Ford T-Bucket w/Matching Trailer

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

“While hitchhiking to the 1966 Comblain Latour Jazz Festival I got stranded somewere south of Liege.It was a wet and heazy night.In the far distance under the orange light of a lonely streetlamp I noticed a highly unfamiliar shape.It looked like some kind of alien spacecraft.As I got nearer I saw that it wasn’t a space vehicle,but a road car of a type I didn’t know it existed,had never seen before,and for that matter have never seen again,save for some pictures.It was a Bizzarini like the one…”

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CarKoen commented on 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 GT America

“Folks, the Gen 5 Viper was the epitome of everything great with cars. Manual transmission, rear wheel drive, hydraulic steering, and beautiful art inside and out with modern day technology. They will never make cars like this again and nothing made right now even matches the visceral feel of this. When you have mass produced 911s going for 200-500k, it’s amazing that this is not going for more than 500k. Those cars are so boring compared to this!”

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thetrailer commented on Original-Owner 2013 SRT Viper GTS

“What an extraordinary find!
That toothy front may well have inspired this 1955 Motorama Dream Car:
https://www.petersen.org/vehicle-spotlights/1955-chevrolet-biscayne
And there is a hint of Karmann-Ghia coupe in the roofline and rear haunches, pic #5.”

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tripleblack commented on 65-Years-Family-Owned 1953 Cisitalia 808XF Coupe Prototype

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

“A perspective: I own a 911sc converted to an ev with a P100D motor in it. It’s the most fun car i’ve ever owned. I also have a beetle with a 60hp type 1 and that is also super fun. There’s room in the world for all types! I’m certain this 2002 has a soul and personality, will bring smiles to all who get to experience it, and would be a blast to drive. Good luck to the buyer and seller!”

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rwilner commented on 1972 BMW “2002te” EV Conversion by Bavarian Econs

“Thanks, I wasn’t letting this one get away. My dad and his dad before him retired as Chrysler mechanics. This will be in good hands for a long time!”

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pjarhead commented on No Reserve: 1948 Chrysler Windsor Sedan

“I was fortunate enough to be able to watch Chuck Wray’s shop prepare a Bizzarrini for Pebble Beach, years ago- I think it was 2003. It came second in the Giugiaro class, which (of course) was judged by Giugiaro; best in class was a Ghibli, which he mentioned was his favorite of his designs. The level of meticulous work and knowledge at Chuck’s shop has to be seen to be believed. As Frank said, back then not many knew that these cars even existed. Nice to see them getting their propers.”

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jim_rosenthal commented on 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 GT America

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

“What an auction. This car was purchased by my grandfather from the AE collection years back, then sold to our neighbor when he passed. The family is excited to have it back!!!”

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HamiltonSeth commented on Ex–Paul Walker 2005 Ford GT

“Q: How big of an engine can you fit in a G body 911?
A: Yes”

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66GTFB commented on No Reserve: Mid-Engined, Cadillac V8-Powered 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa

“When these were first introduced into the UK in late 1974 Porsche GB Ltd would not allow anyone to test drive one without first having been driven by and vetted by 11 time Le Mans competitor and race driver Nick Faure. Nick is known as Mr. Porsche and is a guru of the marque. (As an aside, Nick co-drove my March BMW M1 Group 5 race car in the 1980s and came in from practice laps ashen faced and pronounced it the scariest car he had ever driven). An interesting and entertaining drive report can…”

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Guido36 commented on 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo

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

“So publicly… …not 930…
…and not 930 Turbo…
not even 911 turbo!
or even 930 Turbo!
…or even 911 Turbo or Turbo Carrera or Turbo 3.0!
…just…
“turbo””

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Symbolic_International commented on 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo

“@CForrest 1975 MY 930 was RoW and were badged simply “Turbo”. The “Turbo Carrera” badging was for US version cars starting in 1976 MY.
Anyone seriously considering a 930 of this vintage should refer to Ryan Snodgrass’s award winning book Turbo 3.0, it is the reference standard for these cars. If you don’t own a copy, buy it. GLWTA!”

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Monzapolis commented on 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo

“Wow! This has been a dream for years. I grew up riding in the back of a 1971 FJ40 with top off camping throughout Nevada with my family. Can’t wait to show my Dad, but probably won’t tell him what I paid for it!”

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JKLIPP63 commented on 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

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

“I worked a security detail guarding this car and the others Mr. Yamagata was painting at his Malibu studio. The cars were stored in a multi level parking garage overlooking the Pacific. All the cars were painted in various tropical scenes. Quite a sight to see all of them together.”

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LBBill commented on 1953 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Art Car by Hiro Yamagata

“A well preserved piece of automotive history here. One of the best designs ever came out of GM.”

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JAY-Z commented on 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport

“Love seeing this. Although the sedans were more practical (we had the Regency 4 door in this color combo), the look of these fabulous coupes makes it appear to go on forever. My father was a senior design engineer at Olds, and he was part of this design team. Brings back memories of my childhood anticipating the new car show every year to see what was new about each line, and what the taillights were going to look like with each new model year.
Also love seeing that a 50 year old…”

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BillG993 commented on 31k-Mile 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Coupe

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

“IMO….The best wagon ever produced for the money….If serviced and maintained properly, these are pretty much bullet proof….Mine is a black metallic 6 speed with atacama with 205K miles and it drives like it left the factory yesterday!”

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Paschal commented on 2004 Volvo V70R 6-Speed

“Mr. Tardel should get AMT to issue a 1/25th scale plastic model of this car. Then I can have one and use up my old tube of Testors glue from 1963.”

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lovecars commented on Vern Tardel–Built, 255 Flathead-Powered ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster 3-Speed

“Oh my God. To find any of these with their original police equipment is one thing. But to find one that was basically never driven? Unheard of.”

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shervinator commented on 291-Mile 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Police Package

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

“@hmondragon1 when these awesome Marauders were introduced I was working for Ford and had the pleasure of using one as a loaner from Ford Motor Company for a few weeks. It was an unbelievable car and I drove it all around Southern California and to Vegas and back. It felt like I was driving a hot rodded couch! Although I was looking for a new ride at the time, I ended out buying a 2003 Mach 1 which I also love to death.
My wife and I both love this car, but as we all have experienced, she said I…”

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Idylboss commented on 27k-Mile 2004 Mercury Marauder

“I worked for AMC/Renault during development of this vehicle. Renault engineers would trailer them out to MIS (where I worked) and we would run top speed over and over and over after component and tuning changes. I don’t recall the top speed. I do remember that they would huddle around and discuss the current results and then ask us to make a change – then they would look at me and say, ‘encore, s’il vous plait”. It was a dirty job but someone had to do it.”

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rkjjeep commented on 1988 Renault Alpine V6 Turbo

“The ultimate flex for that imported Kei car. Imagine these on a Honda City Turbo II.”

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TypeRS_59 commented on No Reserve: 10×4″ Yamaco Courrèges ACB-P Wheels