Inspiration

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

“Thanks fellas…looking forward to racking up some miles on this beauty!”

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mrliquidity commented on Supercharged 6.2L LT5-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

“I’ve seen this beauty in person, and let me tell you—it’s been meticulously maintained and absolutely babied. The owner has taken incredible care of it, keeping it spotless inside and out. Everything runs smoothly, looks sharp, and feels road-ready without a worry. If you’re looking for a motorhome that’s been treated with pride and attention to detail, this one is a rare find. You won’t just be buying a rig—you’ll be getting peace of mind knowing it’s been loved and cared for…”

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Mathew1 commented on 2022 Entegra Cornerstone 45W

“What a lovely, and well driven example! Tasteful mods, and miles and miles of future enjoyment for the next lucky owner. I’ve owned my 97 C4S for 15 years, she just rolled 135k, up from 63k at acquisition. These cars are just such an experience, just so immensely satisfying to drive…and to own.
Good luck to the seller, and fair notice to potential bidders….well sorted, long term owner, well “driven” 993’s are more scarce by the year. This car will continue to turn heads, and…”

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Magdaddy commented on No Reserve: 21-Years-Owned 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 6-Speed

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

“it will be parked next to my 70 Plum Crazy 383 roadrunner”

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mnnice commented on No Reserve: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe 383 4-Speed

“This jeep has been great to own for over 31 years. I just decided that it is time to move on and find a buyer who will appreciate it and take care of it like I have. It was one of the very last to be built with a 5-speed manual transmission, which makes it a rare find. I welcome any questions that buyers may have. Thank you for your interest.”

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rbillinger commented on No Reserve: Original-Owner 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4 5-Speed

“That’s legit and 100% original IMHO. Worked at a Schwinn shop as a kid and put together a few of those. A lot of people (cool kids) ditched the front fender. That’s the original seat. Those are the original pedals. This is all recollection but very clear. . They were wheelie machines and no fun whatsoever to get up a hill! An early but awesome memory! GLWTA!”

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Silver-MTB commented on No Reserve: 1968 Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate Bicycle

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

“Lets talk about tires. It was noted that I spend tons of money restoring these Elans and then use cheap tires. There is a very limited selection of 13″ tires available. You can’t just go to Tire Rack and get Michelin Pilot Sports. They just don’t make them in 13”.
The original tire on an early Elan was a bias ply 145 series. Very narrow. Although you can get some 145 or 165X80 series tires, I prefer the slightly wider but not any taller 165X65X13 tires. They fit the wheel well and still have…”

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Lotuszog commented on 1964 Lotus Elan S1

“Man, I really miss that scrappy little car company. They were like the runt kid in school that punched way above his weight.”

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XLR8TG commented on 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler

“Man oh man, nobody writes any more like these guys did. Never knew it was anything other than as-expected and normal when I’d wait for my Car and Driver, Road & Track and Auto Week magazines to arrive in the mail to immediately read from front to back beginning as a 6 or 7 year old in the 70’s.
No wonder I became a car nut. It can be attributed to the brilliant authors of the articles written by these guys.
Great stuff.”

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CarsBicyclesAndSushi commented on Car and Driver Road Tests: Reintroducing the 928 for 9/28

“Over the past fifty years, we’ve owned too many Saabs to count and a few Porsches along the way. An older perfectly maintained low miles Porsche comes through BaT every week. However, those who own Saabs enjoy the wheels off them. A Porsche is often a third or fourth car in a stable. A Saab is the daily driver and gets the miles. That as many have survived is testament to those who love Saabs really love them and will put in more time and money out of love, knowing it’s not a rational…”

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packardv8 commented on No Reserve: 1990 Saab 900 Turbo SPG

“Happy 9/28! I’ve owned many cars since I started driving in 2009, and the 928 remains my favorite car of all time. I’ll occasionally go lengthy periods without driving one (months at a time), and begin to question whether something else is worthy of that mantle in my own mind. Then I’ll hop into one and go for a drive, immediately erasing any doubt that it remains top dog.”

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Andymonium commented on Car and Driver Road Tests: Reintroducing the 928 for 9/28

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

“36 years selling RV’s, I’m speechless”

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rvman commented on No Reserve: 1971 Ford Country Sedan w/Tote Motel Camper

“Thank you! Excited to add to collection!”

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CharlesDawson commented on 1,300-Mile 1987 Buick GNX

“I absolutely LOVE photo #321: the huge stack of renewal stickers! Most of us peel them off once a stack of five or so piles up, but to leave them all on there for so many years took dedication and a degree of skill.
This is a such a cool package, even without the amazing ownership history. Only things I’d do is get the A/C working, and replace that modern CD player with something vintage or at least vintage looking.”

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CarFoolLane commented on 48-Years-Family-Owned 1973.5 Porsche 911T Targa

“This Car and Driver segment was significantly developed at the 928 Press Launch which was held at the Le Mas D’ Artigny Luxury hotel In St. Paul, France in February and March of 1977. Automotive journalists from around the world attended to experience the cars in person and on local roads. There were 12 cars prepared for this event known as “Press Cars” and these are very unusual and unique iterations of the 928. They carry the first full 10 digit 928 VIN numbers produced. These cars were…”

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928number1 commented on Car and Driver Road Tests: Reintroducing the 928 for 9/28

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

“I’m the previous owner of this rig. We used it primarily as a rolling billboard for our RV Campground… had our logo on the side. Really drew attention. I can tell you it really drove better than I expected, several hundred miles freeway and highway with no issues. I did add LT tires on the back as well as the booster shocks to help with rocking/swaying. It’s much lighter than it looks, when i bought it three of us picked it up by hand and loaded it on a trailer.”

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Retro1 commented on No Reserve: 1971 Ford Country Sedan w/Tote Motel Camper

“Clearly this was an emotional purchase. This is SAAB Number 19 for me, started with 3 cylinder 2 cycles, a pile of 99’s including a 78 Turbo, and then on to the 900s. My wife converted from GM to SAAB with an 83 Turbo before we were married then a 87 Turbo that we brought both daughters home from the hospital in. Daughters still driving 9-3’s we bought them in high school.
My wife really really wanted this car, so as a good husband I had to get it done.”

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Tomcat commented on No Reserve: 1985 Saab 900 Turbo Sedan 5-Speed

“Thanks all! My dream car in an amazing color – can’t wait to take her for a drive!”

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Pjveillette commented on No Reserve: 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500

“On vacation in Europe with my parents in 1965 we were in traffic next to a Ferrari similar to this. Have a vague recollection of the paler blue metallic, a far stronger impression as the traffic cleared was the howl as it disappeared down the road.
My father didn’t give chase in our Austin 1100.”

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Alfatipo commented on 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC

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

“Thanks @1911nineeleven, I’m excited for sure.”

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countachdreams commented on 1987 Lamborghini LM002

“Thank you!! This was my first car out of HS in ‘90. One of the best ones I’ve seen for sale in a long time!”

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Dycerlr2 commented on 36k-Mile 1991 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 5-Speed

“I think this is the coolest thing I’ve seen here in a very long time! GLWS”

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Marcus1249 commented on Porsche 906-Based Vasek Polak Spyder & 1970 Ford F-600 Car Hauler

“Long ago,(Y2Kish) my parents owned a small apt complex where a 85 year old lady was a long time tenant. She had a Fairlane almost identical to this, but a coupe, with an automatic. And she patronized a muffler shop with a sense of humor. I hope they didn’t charge her too much for making it sound almost exactly like a GT350. Braaaap!
The dog dish hubcaps found both here and on Mrs. Nitzkowski’s Fairlane reminded me of her Humane Society bumper sticker. “It’s OK if my dog is driving.…”

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Type44 commented on No Reserve: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Sedan 289 3-Speed

“thank you guys and BaT! Been building up the 100k Mile Maintenance To Do list for this winter – just about to cross over 99k miles this month. Absolutely loving the BBS wheels”

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macmacma commented on BaT Auction Success Story: NSX-T, Round Two

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

“In 1978, just after graduating from college, I held three jobs, waiter in a restaurant, a raft guide in nearby West Virginia, and a luthier. I would work in my wood studio from monday-friday and then hop in my old volvo with my lab to drive to WVA for my Saturday work on the New or Gauley river, then back on Sunday for my 12 hour shift at the Virginian in Charlottesville.
As a 24 year old I had all the energy in the world. In those days the interstate had not yet been completed in WVA so I…”

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borneo commented on 49-Years-Owned 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

“Hi everyone, I bought this incredible 850 with the intention on keeping it forever. Plans change and unfortunately it’s time to part ways. I have had an amazing past year with this car but by far the highlight has to be the road trip home from Calgary to Florida. Instead of heading straight back we headed west thru Banff, Vancouver, Olympic National Park, Redwoods, Monterey Car Week, and Yosemite. I picked up a mattress from Ikea and slept in the back the whole way. 10 days, 5,100 miles and 0…”

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tomshields commented on 1997 Volvo 850R Wagon 5-Speed

“66 is considered a lucky number in various cultures, including Chinese culture, where it symbolizes smooth progress and harmony in relationships. In numerology, it is associated with love, balance, and nurturing partnerships. It’s also a darn fine C2 year!
GLWTA!”

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SeekaC2U commented on 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L79 327/350 4-Speed

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

“You could hear the Buick before you saw it—low, steady rumble like a baritone singer with a cold. Then it rolled into Fort Stockton, slow and wide as a cattle drive, with more faux wood than a church fellowship hall on potluck night.
A green 1979 Buick Estate Wagon, fresh from a long haul.
Kids at the Dairy Twin pointed and whispered. Men outside the Rusty Hammer squinted, hands on their hips, like cowboys sizing up a stranger’s horse. Rusty himself muttered, “That ain’t a car,…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: 1979 Buick Estate Wagon

“I didn’t think a Ford GT could get much cooler, but here it is.”

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ModelAkid commented on 2005 Ford GTX1

“Thanks everyone, and especially Dean! This is my first vintage Mercedes and I’m looking forward to bringing it home! The original selling dealership no longer exists, but I’m still planning to drive it there anyway for this new chapter of stewardship.”

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SuddenlyEngineer commented on No Reserve: 38k-Mile 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

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

“One of the iconic Roundel cars that made us fall in love over and over with the marque.
40-years later the love affair is still as strong as ever.
I like this Euro E24 a lot! The miles do not bother me as the M30 is BMW’s small block Chevy motor. Plus, the car has been loved and maintained.
So much to admire on this car from the manual Sport seats to the polished BBS to that polarizing color.
At no reserve means it’s going to find a new home and a lucky new owner.”

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SlowNRusty commented on No Reserve: Euro 1985 BMW 635CSi 5-Speed

“50th birthday gift!!!”

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DJMoses75 commented on 1971 Ford Bronco 302 3-Speed

“There are a total of 9 known carbon fiber bodied CSX Cobras out of the 10 planned (the registry incorrectly lists 7) and CSX4000R is incorrectly entered without mention of the carbon body. I am a lucky to own one of those 9 carbon Cobras.
IMHO, the carbon CSX cars were always the ultimate Cobra. Carroll came up with the idea of a carbon Cobra after using composite bodywork on the Series 1 car in the late 90s. He was actually involved in the process and all the carbon cars were built while he…”

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Apex_speed commented on Carbon-Fiber-Bodied Shelby Cobra 427 CSX4000R

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

“Peter Egan would often go out to his garage with a cup of coffee and admire the view of one of the many cars that passed through his doors, including a Lotus Elan. He would write wonderful articles describing the beautiful flowing lines and unique characteristics of the particular vehicle he was enjoying. I really enjoyed his writings and still re-read his “Side Glances” articles.
This is my view in my garage this morning. It could be your view in your garage next week if you are the high…”

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Lotuszog commented on 1964 Lotus Elan S1

“What a beautiful Lancia. It’s easy to appreciate it’s good looks. But when you look at it in the context of 1957 and see what the competitors were offering, while all very attractive cars, they were either heavier, underpowered or based on prewar underpinnings. These Lancias were a revelation in the mid 1950s. Unibody construction, first aluminum V6, rear mounted transaxle, independent suspension etc. Tech that wasn’t seen as common until the 1970s. This Aurelia is truly a remarkable piece of…”

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JMinPDX commented on 1957 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible

“Soon after we purchased our first house in 1998, I bought a 1985 Buick Electra Estate wagon. My brother was renovating our main floor for us, which involved several sheetrock runs to Home Despot. That wagon could transport 4×8 sheets with the tailgate closed, and 4×10 sheets with the tailgate flipped down. Still one of the best vehicles I have ever owned.”

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JB1971SX commented on No Reserve: 1979 Buick Estate Wagon