Inspiration

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

“When I bought my ’23 XC60 T8 through Volvo’s Overseas Delivery program, the V60 was not offered, else I would’ve bought it. I sprung for the Polestar engineered upgrade and extended range battery (up to 50 miles on a charge), as well as air suspension (that lowers the car about 3 inches when I click “Polestar Mode.” Just here to say that this drivetrain — super charger +turbo + electric motor + Polestar tuning is absolutely mad! Mine kicks out 455 bhp and is just so damn fun to drive. Passing…”

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volvoracer9 commented on 2020 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered

“This generation of Mondial is SO easy and inexpensive to maintain. Belt replacement is engine in, same for the clutch. This should be emphasized because in the Ferrari world, this is unusual.”

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MajorMinor commented on 1983 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Coupe

“This gem is coming from a great owner and I hope it remains just as well loved by its next caretaker. Good luck all!
@Valiantjim I have the first SPEED World Challenge SRT-4 that 3R Racing campaigned in 05/06. I have good memories from those days.”

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str5010 commented on No Reserve: Single-Family-Owned, 4,500-Mile 2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 ACR Mopar Stage 3R

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

“Thank you all. We reached a fair deal, and I am super excited to be the 2nd owner of this masterpiece. It will be driven much more than it has been over the past 47 years. Will be sitting next to its cousin, my ’73 CSL. Mario (VSR), get some room ready…!!! Thank you, Brian, for working on this deal with me. It will be in good hands for a while! Best to all. David”

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dcblatte commented on Original-Owner 1979 BMW M1

“I thought that someday the “Krispy Kritter” would end up here on BaT! I was born in October of 1966 and have known this car practically my whole life. My dad was a lifelong car guy and friends of the builders/owners Ted Trischler and Frank Dennler and was there the first time they fired up the Kritter! What is ironic that people mention it reminds them of the Batmobile from the rear is that the car was actually built in a cave (Batcave) of the hillside section of Spring Garden that is located…”

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LowMileageClassics commented on No Reserve: Westinghouse J34-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback “Krispy Kritter” Drag Car Project

“For general information only: The “green things” on most Citroëns of this era all relate to the hydraulic system. Green indicates LHM (mineral oil) fluid vs older red (brake fluid) systems. The SM has 6 green things visible under the hood. From left to right you have; Passanger’s front suspension sphere (acts like a shock absorber and allows different ride heights), In the center – Hydraulic main pump, Main pressure sphere (which controls five levels of ride height, brakes, steering, clutch…”

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hydraulique commented on 1971 Citroen SM 5-Speed

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

“Guys, knowing Chris personally, and seeing all the cars that they done live at they museum, and me being in S30 business for 23 years, restoring these cars from ground up (at DCWClassic) – i can clearly state – theres NO better 240z restored / rebuild at this moment. None. This sets a standart for everyone else.”

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RomasDCW commented on 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I by S30.world

“Couldn’t imagine what it would be like to go over 300 mph in a 1967 Mustang. GLWTA!”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: Westinghouse J34-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback “Krispy Kritter” Drag Car Project

“My Dad was a Buick guy and he handed down to me a 1960 Buick Invicta 2 door (2 tone blue and white) with the 445 Wildcat 4 barrel engine. Got 10 miles per gallon, “buried” the ribbon speedometer (120 mph) numerous times and was a “tank” in size…
My “first” car!!!”

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mike_v commented on No Reserve: 1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

“A J34 turbine and ’58 Buick drum brakes.
Hope those chutes open!
GLWA!”

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CanadaCorner commented on No Reserve: Westinghouse J34-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback “Krispy Kritter” Drag Car Project

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

“New for me as well! “Scorpio” caught my eye – I had an ’89 Merkur Scorpio from new for several years and really liked it. But it had a V6 which I think was also used in the Bronco. In an amazing coincidence, a co-worked had a Merkur XR4Ti, so we had the rare parking lot that had two Merkurs in it. GLWTA”

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jekdohc commented on No Reserve: 1997 Ford Scorpio Ghia Turnier 2.3

“Wow… just wow.
It has always been my dream to own a Clive Cussler owned vehicle. As Mr. Cussler created my all-time fictional hero, in Dirk Pitt.
To this day, part of my automotive bucket list if I ever had lottery money, is a Cussler musuem collection vehicle. Right after a MB 540K and a Duesenberg SC cabriolet.
As a child growing up, I was a rabid James Bond fan, and had started scuba diving at 12, and become a member of the Cousteau Society the same year.
A local book store employee…”

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

“Still my favorite of the Cobra-R models. I know the 2000 seems to be everyone’s top pick, but I like the trimmer lines of the first generation SN95 and the ease of the 351W. I guess this one has such low miles it would be a shame to drive it much, but I would drive it regardless.”

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Mike_Breinin commented on 2,300-Mile 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R

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

“Chris here, the founder of S30.world
I’ve truly enjoyed the auction so far and am humbled by the response from everyone.
I have invested an extraordinary amount of time and resources into the S30 platform and for those who truly understand these cars, the reason is obvious.
When I finally decided to take the 240Z back to the level of when it first left the factory, it became a personal statement and an expression of pure passion for the car. I wanted to create a tribute to the S30…”

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Christoffel commented on 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I by S30.world

“I am both really happy and sad at the same time to see this car listed by Fred on BaT. I was the one that originally built it as part of a project series on our old website (VWVortex.com) and it looks like Fred has really done a nice job in preserving and maintaining my old car. Bid with confidence.. and I will look forward to seeing the questions and the auction progress.”

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PaulGinAZ commented on 2.1L 16V-Powered 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S 6-Speed

“I’ve always has a soft spot for first-year designs. Back in the day, car designers were able to accomplish things with their new creations that actually made it into first year production. These unique attributes were often removed or replaced by the bean counters in subsequent model years. The 67 TBird is a good example: compare the front bumper on this car to a 68 or later and you’ll find a beautifully designed full-chrome piece that is replaced by painted metal on other models. The…”

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originalblackplate commented on 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe

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

“10+ years ago I traveled Mexico supporting this legendary little Alfa for the 2015 Carrera Panamericana, unforgettable memories and awesome little car.”

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DVmechanics commented on 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300Ti “El Taxi Perdido”

“This car is fast and we raced against it in LCP in my Datsun 510 with many great memories of running in the top 10 together against the big V8 cars. It will go over 130 as I one time switched the Garmin page to history when he wasn’t looking and it said 132 mph…my 510 was good for 121 WFO”

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tazharvey commented on 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300Ti “El Taxi Perdido”

“Ohhh that Cinamon Glow!! What a gorgeous factory color & those stripes really pop. Plus a cactus smasher and a 4-spped what more could you want?! Well done!”

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MontanaBroncos commented on 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT Free Wheeling 4-Speed

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

“I was a dispatcher at Greyhound in the 80s just after the last Buffalos were retired. One thing you used to see in ads for used buses was “Never a Greyhound,” meant to say it was never thrashed in daily Dog service and probably wouldn’t have chicken bones shoved into all the heater outlets. Looks like a nice bus.
Andrew”

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Watry commented on No Reserve: 1970 GM PD4108 “Buffalo Bus” RV Conversion

“I have been fooling around with cars, one way or another, for over sixty years, and I can’t think of any individual automobile that has enjoyed such star quality for such a long time. Look up the rhapsodic writeup on the 300SL Gullwing in “Sports & Classic Cars”, (Borgeson/Jaderquist), published in 1955! Even then, these cars had qualities that set them apart from all others. Their looks, their performance, their racing history, and the people associated with them…everything adds to the…”

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jim_rosenthal commented on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

“Fun memory. I purchased a very clean, low milage `64 Galaxie 500XL
R-Code 427 4 speed when I returned from Vietnam in `67.
Paid $1700, 59 years ago, when these were just very nice “Used Cars”.
Now, these survivors are the best of the full size “Muscle Cars” extant.”

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LRP commented on 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback R-Code 427 4-Speed

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

“I truly appreciate all of the thoughtful comments along the way. The collective expertise of the community is both helpful and part of the fun! I realize that from a collector’s point of view, this may not be ideal. However, I buy them to drive, and it would feel bad buying a perfect spec collector’s car and driving it as hard as I plan to do. The alternative would have been to find a donor car, and either build it myself or take it to a resto mod shop. This one is already done and ready…”

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Alanjeeps commented on L71-Powered 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed

“Having an Arnage was on my bucket list for a very long time and after years trying to find a 2009 I was finally able to get one about 4-5 years ago. It was worth the wait. Just being inside it is a special occasion. It became my daily driver for a while and I always caught myself finding excuses to go places so I could drive it.
On a funny note, every time I’m on a 4-way stop people wait for me to go first. I think they just want to stare at the Arnage. People love it.
If you are true car…”

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Niteroi commented on 19k-Mile 2009 Bentley Arnage T Mulliner

“Super excited. I have a twin of this car in the driveway, save for wood trim vs. carbon fiber and over 275,000 miles on the odometer. If I get even half that much more fun out of this one, I’ll feel pretty blessed.”

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illimidv commented on No Reserve: 2008 Audi S6

“Wonderful handling wagons. If well maintained the drivetrain will last well past 200k miles. Most common issues are door panel fabric detachment, interior plastic scratching, exterior door window rubber degradation, and infotainment electronic glitches. Anyone who says they should have offered this with the six has never driven one. For its intended market the 2.4 is more than adequate to move the wagon at a comfortably fast pace and the five speed auto is well matched to the engine. For those…”

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Ycbmsma commented on No Reserve: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon

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

“My first car was a 74 2002, non-tii. I learned how to heel-and-toe in that car and used to make fun of my friend Bob who had a GTO he thought was real tough. Oh sure, in a straight line he’d blow me away but he had to start braking for turns about ½ mile out, and I’d just cruise by him, by the time we left the turn he was in my mirror, then in about 15 seconds I’d choke on his exhaust as he smoked (literally) past me. My other friend Rich said if he ever robbed a bank he would hire me as his…”

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ScottOnTheRocks commented on 1974 BMW 2002tii 4-Speed

“This belongs on a Malibu beach at golden hour in a print ad for Camel Lights”

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guerrila commented on No Reserve: 1996 Ford Bronco XLT

“Well that was fun! I just wanted to comment here that i fell in love with this car when I was 16 years old. The first car I ever bought myself at 17 was a 1992 Black SHO, and my friend had a white 89. I’ve owned 5 of the Gen 2 cars since 2003 and I’ve been waiting to add the right SHO to my collection. I have my favorite car from each decade and the car from the 80s was the last missing piece. I am excited to year the secondaries open on the Yamaha 3.0 and to show my 3 young kids what peak…”

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pjfraser1 commented on 19k-Mile 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

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

“I’ve been racing a 1966 Lola T70 Spyder now for five years. And can promise you that the experience is incredible. I certainly hope that the new owner will come racing. And I get a chance to be on the track with this car, and with you the new owner.
Talk about being welcome to just about any grid. This is your ticket.
I also purchased the Lola T163 here on BAT recently. The purchase price was $350,000. And the experience of purchasing the car. And after the purchase. Was very nice with…”

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juspassingthru commented on No Reserve: Ex–Peter Revson 1968 McLaren M6B

“This truck is why the Toyota pickups are on my watchlist.”

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chips66 commented on 1985 Toyota Pickup XtraCab SR5 4×4 5-Speed

“If you are looking for something that will outlast the four-cylinder turbo that is now in the Land Cruiser, this is what you need. These things will go another 400,000 miles, no problem. At first glance, it looks like a garage queen but it’s just getting broken in!”

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Tombo62 commented on No Reserve: 2006 Lexus GX470