A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Lime Metallic, White Swivel Buckets, AM/FM, Rallye Wheels, A/C, venerable 350 power, and a rear factory sway bar. What a fun cruiser in fabulous preserved condition.”
“Ladies and gentlemen… my first collector car. Very excited.”
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Beautiful: Czech
Graceful: Czech
Unique: Czech
Czech: Czech”
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looselugnut commented on 1941 Tatra T87
“I took my driving test in my Mom’s 75′ Grand Safari Wagon.(same body as this car). one of the longest cars ever built.. I had to parallel park it to get my license.
After going through a blinking red light, the state patrol officer said if you can get this car out of this space without turning over any of the traffic cones, he would give me my license.. My father was laughing so hard he almost fell down.
Some how I ended up with my drivers license..”
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Jdukem commented on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
“The “Daytona 500” connection is quite plausible. Pontiac VP of PR Bob Emerick was a good friend of Bill France Sr., and Pontiac was the official pace car at Daytona for many years.
As part of that arrangement, speedway executives all drove new “loaner” Pontiacs, and many were allowed to “spec’ them any way they wanted. A loaded full-size wagon could have been part of this rotation.
In my time there, after suffering through several months in a red on red 4-door Phoenix, I ordered a two-tone 5…”
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200mph commented on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I’m so psyched. I had a 72S that burned in the LA fires. Insurance paid and now I’m getting the color I always wanted. Thanks everyone!”
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pvlas commented on 1972 Porsche 911T Coupe 5-Speed
“What a wonderful surprise to see John’s Outlaw 356 here on BaT!
I met John at Amelia Island when he brought the car to the Concours Show.
He was spending time with my old pal, Jean Jennings (Jean Knows Cars) whom I had met years earlier at the Hilton Head Concours Show when we spent the day together with Jay Ward (Pixar)
What a great memory…
This example is obviously one of the best builds I have ever seen and my best to John and all the folks who made it possible.
Best of luck with…”
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jimgraydesigns commented on John Oates’ 1960 Porsche 356B Emory Special Cabriolet
“1st real job at the age of 15 in North Hollywood CA was pumping gas at the Texaco station. Sky Chief (the premium blend) was 29.9¢ per gallon, and I’d check your oil and tire pressure and clean your windshield, if you wanted. I still remember the guy in the ‘56 Chevy that let me struggle for a while trying to find the gas cap. He finally laughed and told me to try opening the driver’s side tail light. Good times.”
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bew3 commented on Texaco Service Station Replica w/ Pumps & Memorabilia
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“My Dad was one of the first SAAB dealers in the US, so I grew up with the cornpoppers. We were located near the entry port and headquarters . I remember visiting the New Haven HQ and riding a freight elevator to Ralph Millet’s office. We had one tech whose job was engine replacement, and he was kept busy. They are fun cars to drive, the odds of seeing another one on the road rare. This is a beauty, good luck with the sale.”
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Jester419 commented on No Reserve: Monte Carlo–Style 1966 Saab 96
“I bought mine new in 04 (same color and spec) and with a wife and 4 kids, drove it 210,000 trouble free miles in 15 years making it the best and most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned. If this truck was properly maintained, 100k miles is nothing and should provide the next family years of reliable service. I don’t know the seller at all but love his responsiveness and transparency in this auction. GLWTA.”
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Balance commented on No Reserve: 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali
“I quite like this version of the 2002, I still remember in 1970 when my father picked up his brand new 2002 Ti here in Vancouver. My father’s car came in Colorado orange, it had a limited slip differential and sunroof but only a 4 speed transmission. The next year, I used the Ti for all my driving lessons and tests when I pursued my driver’s licence, even the driving instructors were impressed with the car.”
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Wilkie commented on 1970 BMW 2002ti
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“The 50-year-old realist I’ve become knows better, but the 18-year-old all gas/no brake motörhead buried inside me is guiding my mouse towards the Place Bid button”
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Transcon commented on Mid-Engine, Vortec-Powered 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
“I had one 50 years ago. Definitely fun and to say driving is a “vintage experience” doesn’t really cut it. It’s pretty much pre-war in feel, but with more power. You are exposed to the elements to about the same degree as a motorcycle with a windshield, and the chassis is the best British custom: suspension that allows you to drive over a dime and tell if it’s heads or tails, and tires with similar width to a current electric mountain bike.”
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Leif_in_Calif commented on 1959 Triumph TR3A
“In high school I drove a ’66 mustang with a 289 and a ’66 red convertible 6 cyl similar to this. I always really enjoyed the 6 cyl version. It was much easier to steer, and somehow felt more fun and nimble.
Still have the 289 (notchback, Ivy Green Metallic). It was my Mom’s car from new and has been lovingly taken care of. One day it will pass to my nephew.”
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digita6 commented on Wayne Carini–Restored 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
“Wow. I am at a loss for words. First time bidding and on a seriously gorgeous wagon. This will be used for testing new software for a motorsport project believe it or not. Home will be in NC and R&D testing on the Blue Ridge Parkway then demonstrated at The Vintage! Thanks for a great bidding battle!”
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AnalogDigitalSystems commented on No Reserve: M62-Powered 1994 BMW 530i Touring 6-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“The original owner of this Maserati was Stan Nowak, more famous as one of the earliest of the Ferrari historians here in the States. He told me decades ago he took delivery in West Nyak but sold it just a few months later to raise money for an early Ferrari that had recently been uncovered.
He told me to keep an eye out for it and said it would be easy to find by the chassis number “502.”
He passed away not long thereafter and I never did track it down until about ten years ago when I…”
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Symbolic_International commented on 53-Years-Owned 1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Project
“Literally the perfect Jeep to ‘bomb’ around in. The detail-overload here is fabulous!
To paraphrase Forrest Gump, Life is like Bring A Trailer. You never know what you’re gonna find.
WOW.”
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CarDogThreePedals commented on Aircraft-Themed Willys-Style “Warbird Jeep” Custom
“I am beyond excited. My dad owned a 1974 TR6 in this same color when I was a kid. I learned to drive on it. It is going to a good home.”
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c0mbe commented on One-Family-Owned 1974 Triumph TR6
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Stories like this , of lives well lived and machines that are along for the ride , are what bring us back to @bat time and time again.
Thanks for bringing this here and sharing Susan’s story. Just fantastic!”
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Davidlee8 commented on No Reserve: Five-Decades-Owned 1966 BMW R27
“What a great story, thanks for sharing…
Also great to see these old cars getting used, dirty and maybe a rock-chip memory or two…
That Gulf Livery 911 was spotted by me on Fathers Day coming down from Pinecrest last year.
It was my first time taking my daughter on an annual camping trip my wifes family has been doing for years. Wife doesn’t like camping so after years of declining the invite, I decided my daughter was old enough to give ‘glamping’ a shot as an entry into another…”
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2mAn commented on BaT Auction Success Story: 306k-Mile Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 vs. Robin’s Run, Part II
“Back when BMW Car Club of America was still young and Hoffman Motors was the sole U.S. Distributor, it was the club members who offered guidance to BMW owners regarding things to watch out for. One such piece of advice was to avoid purchase of BMWs with two-stage metallic paint due to failure of the clear coat.
Complaints ranged from dulling, checking to llifting and separation of large clear coat sections on all horizontal surfaces — hood, roof and decklid. After numerous complaints,…”
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Delia_Wolfe commented on Euro 1973 BMW 3.0CSi 4-Speed
“In the mid 80’s I was driving my 1977 Porsche 930 home from O’Hara airport to Elgin, IL on I90 taking the Barrington Road offramp when I happened to look in my rear view mirror to find it completely filled with a Lambo Countach that appeared not have a driver. Then a thick arm came out the window pointing for me to turn right at Barrington Road. Then the Lambo passed me and turned right with the arm coming out again point left to turn on a country road. Seemed pretty evident what the driver…”
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ezskankin6 commented on Ex–Walter Payton 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo