Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

“Even though I have a museum
I keep the best driving cars at my home garage
This one has been there
Fantastic car for cars & coffee
Love my Sunday drives in this special car
Will miss my pal
Mike
Malamut Auto Museum”

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mmalamut commented on 1967 Volvo Duett P210

“A tip for the seller or new owner: When I replaced the door seals on my E34 M5 I used the seals from an E39. At the time E34 door seals were NLA and the E39 ones were readily available. I had to shorten them a few inches, but otherwise they are a perfect fit.”

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Sixspeedbmw commented on 1991 BMW M5 Dinan

“The 550 was, by and large, the end of the gated manual era at Ferrari and was the final model offered exclusively with a 6-speed transmission. Gearbox technology was advancing quickly as Scuderia Ferrari dominated F1, so when the updated 575M was introduced in 2002, nearly all of them came equipped with the F1 transmission. Only 246 575Ms were optioned with the manual gearbox, and its successor, the 599, saw just 30 manuals produced.
The 550 is sleek, slippery, and sexy—a grand touring…”

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Garage44 commented on 19k-Kilometer 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

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

“Been wanting this car as a stable mate to my ‘74 Dino!”

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mjc1958 commented on 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

“Thanks! Dream Machine! Amazing Spec! Can’t wait to drive it!”

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favrteracing commented on 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV

“Did you know that the US Spec engine has a 9.5:1 compression ratio and the Euro spec has 10.3:1 ? Let me tell you, you can feel the difference. Also, did you know that the ’84, with it’s hold over “SC interior” is the lightest of the ’84 to ’89 Carreras? That makes this the lightest, with it’s slicktop, and most powerful Carrera in the ’84 to ’89 range.”

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17yrsWith930 commented on Euro 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

“Back in 1971 I was a 19 year old with a dream job of driving cars for the California Auto Auction. On one of my runs heading north on 101 from Burlingame to San Francisco, I was listening to the giants pregame, literally MINUTES before the first pitch. Traffic was fairly heavy approaching candlestick park when I noticed in my rear view mirror a bright pink Chrysler Imperial absolutely SCREAMING through traffic, changing lanes like an Indy car driver. As it flew past me and headed towards the…”

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Wildboar commented on Ex–Willie Mays, 17k-Mile 1977 Stutz Blackhawk VI

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

“Just so anyone watching this knows, the “Chip” referenced in the records as a prior owner in the story of this car is my father. This car is coming home”

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Crandy commented on 1970 Porsche 911E Coupe 5-Speed

“Hard to imagine that this stunning body style only lasted 3 years. Peak GM sculpting straight out of mid century Detroit. Whew”

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Craven commented on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

“Just stunning. Hard to imagine today that these were once just considered cars and converted to race cars and sometimes trucks! I read where a wealthy widow donated her late husband’s for scrap to support the war effort.”

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Mapat59 commented on 1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Sweep-Panel Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron

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

“Nobody in Fort Stockton ever knew exactly where Harold and Eleanor Whitcomb were headed when they left, and after a while they stopped asking. It had become as dependable as church bells and the Dairy Twin closing at nine. Every Sunday, sometime after lunch, the old Mercury wagon would ease out of their driveway with a picnic basket tucked behind the front seat and Harold’s weathered county highway map folded neatly beside him. They never seemed to have a destination. Yet when they returned,…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1948 Mercury Wagon Woody Marmon-Herrington 4×4

“Great road test; beautiful sound bathing the cabin as you work the gears…no weird clunks, just straight-up British Sports Car excellence. GLWA! Given the bids already, I won’t be seeing this in my Virginia garage any time soon, alas.”

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BahnBnr commented on One-Owner 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Coupe 4-Speed

“I drove a 2012 manual Fit for three years before I lost it in a flood trying to cross an underpass. They float extremely well by the way.
It was SO much fun to drive. It fit two bikes in the back with the seats up. Storage was best. I’ve not had a similar size car since that was as enjoyable. The Fiesta ST is a close second but the FIT had better (less) torque steer when burning the tires in the wet. It would get rubber past 2nd gear on moist roads.
Indestructible….unless you drive it…”

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funknyuyao commented on No Reserve: 49k-Mile 2012 Honda Fit 5-Speed

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

“Oh good, it’s a Medium tank. My HOA tends to frown upon the Large ones…”

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3Pedalonly commented on ca.1945 T-34/85 Medium Tank

“My first car was a black 1987 325es. I loved that car and always told myself I would own another E30. This one is perfect.”

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rpmesq commented on S54-Powered 1986 BMW 325es 5-Speed

“Every time I see one of these I can’t help but think so fondly of Ed “Lancia” Levin and his remarkable knowledge surrounding these cars.
These really are spectacular cars in every respect. Once you drive one, you never forget it. @seller needs no introduction here so bid with confidence. These have been woefully undervalued compared with similar era cars, but I believe all that is about to change as more people wake up to US landed examples like this, and the amazing amount of fun one can…”

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Raffi commented on 1969 Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF Fanalone

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

“Thanks guys. Looking forward to taking delivery. My mother owned a new one in 79 and I wasn’t quite old enough to drive it. Always wanted one of my own.”

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tpadgett08 commented on 9k-Mile 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition WS6 4-Speed

“Thanks all. Privileged to have won this. And, yes, it will be driven..happily. That’s what cars are made for!”

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jtzer commented on 1969 Citroen DS21 Henri Chapron Serie 2 Cabriolet Conversion by Karl’s Autowerkstatt

“A restomod Pagoda … that ain’t somethin’ you see everyday … or ‘til now, for me, any day.”

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Wheels4life commented on M104-Powered 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

“This is a staggering amount of engineering. To the casual observer it will be hard to detect as the person / team that did this, did it to an OEM standard where you can’t tell where the custom parts start and stop.
Just getting the new long block into the correct position (clears the hood, cross member, firewall, etc.) is hours of trial and error, design work and then fabricating. Then there are all the ancillary items that have to fitted, plumbed and wired, shift linkage, gauges, drive…”

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ItsOnlyCamryMoney commented on M104-Powered 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL