Inspiration

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

“I love old cars & history…..and can’t wait to meet the seller to enjoy it together. Who wants a restored one, anyone can have one of those.”

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pdunphey1 commented on No Reserve: 1924 Ford Model T Coupe

“For reference, the H2R is capable of pushing speeds well over 225, with some claims upwards of 250 mph, while cranking out almost 330 hp. The supercharger has to spin almost 10 times faster than the crank, so at full rev the impeller is spinning approximately 130,000 rpm and pumping over 50 gallons of compressed air into the motor every second. It was designed and developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ aerospace division.
Impressive engineering, don’t you think?”

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J-525 commented on No Reserve: 2-Mile 2025 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon

“Isn’t this Civic all that any of us really need?
A return to simpler times would be refreshing.”

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trademark commented on 561-Mile 1974 Honda Civic Hondamatic

“This model was developed as a competition Enduro machine with the help of John Penton, who rode one to the AMA National Enduro Championship in 1969, it’s first year of production. Malcom Smith also earned a gold medal with one in the ISDT. Unlike the Cross and other HVA models, it did not have a fully floating rear brake. Riders preferred the Cross models for desert racing. For the Baja, Smith ran the 8-Speed in a Cross chassis.
@T100SC 8-speed cases are easily recognizable, with a…”

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2hecknback commented on Ex–Hunter S. Thompson 1972 Husqvarna 360C Enduro

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

“Thank you all for your interest in my dad’s GTV.
That car holds a lifetime of memories for me. I still remember riding home in the passenger seat at age six as my dad brought it back from Larchmont, NY — and him telling me to stop playing with all the buttons and knobs. Years later, I turned over the odometer somewhere on 395 South in Connecticut, driving it to impress the woman who would become my wife. And most recently, during the COVID years, Dad and I brought it to Giovanni and Kathy…”

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haigtell commented on One-Owner 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000

“When I was a kid my Dad heard on the radio a promotion by Pitcairn Honda in Langhorn PA. It said, “come test drive the new Honda and register to win an ounce of Gold.” They must have changed their mind or it was a mistake, as the ad only ran once to my knowledge. So my Dad and I headed up to the dealer which was only 15 min away. I don’t think I actually got to ride in the car because it was to small. Then my Dad said he wanted to register for the gold. It was closing time and everyone in…”

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Glen commented on 1971 Honda Z600 4-Speed

“When it’s cold, I like to go down in the basement, and sit in the Factory 5 Roadster, that my Dad and I built. He’s been gone 6 years now, and I still think about him, every single day.
Listening to the driving video, I can close my eyes, and see Dad, driving his car, that we built, smiling from ear to ear.
Thanks for listing this gorgeous car, @Stables_Group . It is gorgeous and sounds incredibly good.”

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Zscream commented on ERA 289 Slabside Cobra Replica 4-Speed

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

“Gleaming Black shows off so well MG’s first “envelope body”. It’s often said that a black car is the hardest to do right and the toughest to keep clean, but when both are done to this level the result is quietly stunning.
This car looks to be Very Well done in every respect.”

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LouFifer commented on 1957 MG MGA Roadster

“Very peak Honda.
This will probably outlast their 2026 offerings.”

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SDCR commented on No Reserve: 14k-Mile 2000 Honda Civic VP

“Fun looking D1.
Nice modifications, and it appears that the seller has had a lot of fun while keeping it in fine running shape. Though lots of miles, I bet that the next owner can get years more use if they stay on top of issues as they arise.
A five speed, a 300Tdi engine, and a first series Disco….what’s not to like?”

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Mdfdavie commented on 300Tdi-Powered 1996 Land Rover Discovery SE7 5-Speed

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

“OK, I’m gonna cry now. This is literally my dad’s car. So many memories with this vehicle. He bought it from the old man in ferrari in the first dealership. It was the dealership owner‘s car.”

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michelangelonyc commented on 1968 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2

“@Jimily @07SGT1978 Actually, a 302 cubic inch engine is a 4.9L, but Ford’s marketing people very wisely rounded up. I’m pretty sure Mustang fans think those trademark 5.0 badges are a vast improvement over 4.9, and I know Vanilla Ice thought so!”

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Z282SLO commented on No Reserve: Original-Owner 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible 5-Speed

“It always amazed/surprised me that if you bought a Cadillac of that era, the convertible top from the inside exposed the bare metal frame and had no headliner but the modest VW came standard with a substantial padded cloth inner liner that concealed the frame structure while reducing road noise and increasing cabin warmth and comfort.”

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Kayemtee commented on No Reserve: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

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

“This is the car I grew up in.
My dad is in 24 hrs care.
What’s one last ride worth?”

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coast1 commented on 45-Years-Owned 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe 283

“Got my drivers license when my dad bought one of these in 1963 used. I never got a ticket or bent it, but saw the speedo tick 130 on the Medford viaduct one Sunday morning early, lifters clattering away when I reached the end! Fun car in the day!”

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RABILLEDWARDS commented on 427 SOHC “Cammer”-Powered 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe 3-Speed

“Slow and reliable. Sometimes it’s all you need.”

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KevsHondas commented on No Reserve: 1991 Honda Civic Hatchback 4-Speed

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

“These are probably the most entertaining vintage Honda motorcycle that you will ever ride! FYI I sold my 89 bike here on BAT a few years ago and it was a riot to ride and wind up to 19k rpms repeatedly. I did upgrade the carbs to larger main jets to compensate for the E10 gasoline in CA. I have had two of these bikes and got both titled in CA. The are over 25 years old so are exempt from other restrictions. If the VA title is correctly done, you should be able to just take in to DMV for a new…”

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MrHonda1948 commented on No Reserve: JDM 1990 Honda CBR250RR

“Nicely done. As a relatively new GTV owner,
I can’t say enough about these little gems.
They just find the road intuitively. Seriously, everyone that loves to drive should have one in their stable. I look forward to taking my little jaunt everyday. Grab the keys tell my wife and dog see you in 1/2 hour and get on my little circuit. Same route, faster and smoother each day until I drive it perfectly.
I now volunteer trips to the grocery store and dry cleaners! Get more smiles per miles than…”

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EmojiCowboy commented on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000

“My dad bought the first X1/9 sold in the state of Washington in 1974 and still owns it. Maybe I should buy one of the last ones made to bookend it.”

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fiatman71 commented on No Reserve: 4,200-Mile 1988 Bertone X1/9

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

“It started with Rusty claiming he’d seen a tailfin where no tailfin had any business being.
“Back behind the Piggly Wiggly,” he said at the Rusty Hammer, red beard twitching like it had picked up a signal. “Down that alley nobody uses except teenagers and stray cats. There’s chrome back there.”
Chrome is sacred in Fort Stockton. You either polish it or you inherit it.
By mid-afternoon, half the town had found an excuse to wander behind the Piggly Wiggly. From the patio at…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: Lot of Four 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air & 150 4-Door Sedan Projects

“I’ve owned my S1 since 1979, worked as a mechanic at a Lotus dealer 1972 – 1974. When I drive and park my Elan in Elkhart Lake, it draws a crowd. Driving the back roads around Elkhart along with the old race track is such a pleasure, little to no traffic, no semi’s. Life is good with a Lotus Elan.”

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Elwood625 commented on 24-Years-Owned 1964 Lotus Elan S1

“I really didn’t want to get emotional about this sale, just easier to handle letting her go in a detached transparent and informative manner. Truth be told, this 1964 Beetle is the last in a long line of Volkswagens I have owned over the decades. My love for Beetles has its origin in a 1961 Beetle my father drove from Newark, NJ to Eugene OR that year after serving two years duty in Germany. A buddy of my dad’s bought the latest 1961 Beetle but couldn’t drive it off the dock as he didn’t…”

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Bugnutz commented on 26-Years-Owned 1964 Volkswagen Beetle

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

“Very excited. I have been looking for a long time, and plan to use it as a daily driver as well as occasional track use. So the somewhat odd spec is perfect for my intended use. I am far from being a professional driver, so I plan to enjoy this for many years.”

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Alanjeeps commented on 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Racing Package

“What a priceless pair of twins. As the original owner of a 1970 Triumph Bonneville, I can fully appreciate this small, but wonderful example of Triumph history. My 1970 Bonneville was still in the wooden shopping crate when I picked it.ip at the shipping dock. It was sent to me unassembled and unpreped for retail delivery. My dealer was so busy with sales and deliveries in 1970, he did not have time or staff to open the crate, assemble and prep my bike and fabricrate a new shipping crate. I…”

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CadillacBob1968 commented on 1959 Triumph Bonneville T120 & 2009 Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary

“I remember seeing these all over the car magazines in the 60’s and 70’s. I need to go into my garage and see how much room I can create!!! This will be a great car if done right. GLWTA!!”

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Chefgordiemac commented on No Reserve: 350-Powered Fiberfab Jamaican Project 4-Speed

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”

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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

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

“This is your favorite station wagon’s favorite station wagon.”

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ritzta commented on No Reserve: 1993 Volvo 960 Wagon

“Mechanically actuated drum brakes; Always brings to mind Jay Leno quoting Henry Ford, “The safety of steel from pedal to wheel”.”

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HDShark56 commented on 1929 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS Roadster Cabriolet by Castagna

“Wow! If your drove this in 1966 you were a very successful owner-operator with great taste! That’s an extra long WB too meant for specialized loads. I watched the videos to see any sign of power steering so only Armstrong steering? My family was in the trucking business (in many aspects) and worked at a Kenworth store in NJ in the clean up bay. Much like old vs modern pickup trucks, they had evolved from bare bones working vehicles to modern, comfortable places to be. GLWTA #keepontruckin”

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Waltguy commented on 1966 Kenworth W925

“Never mind the Firestones, this is very reminiscent of the B.F. Goodrich TireBird. Awesome build!
It’s been a great weekend for second-generation Firebirds. Keep them coming.
https://www.bfgtirebird.com/history“

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CarDogThreePedals commented on Fuel-Injected, 400-Powered 1973 Pontiac Firebird Track Car