Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

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  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “Seeing this car at the recent BaT show in Portland instantly made me miss my ERA 289 FIA, chassis #143. I spent countless hours researching Cobra replicas before choosing ERA, then painstakingly spec’d every detail of my car and had it built by some of the best in the business. We sold it on BaT a few years ago for $133,000, and I still think about it.
    My car on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/era-289-fia/
    My biggest regret is keeping it on a four-post lift instead of driving it. I…”

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    azcobra commented on 331-Powered ERA 289 FIA Roadster

    “The Ford Gt‘s have stood the test of time. They are one of the finest supercar ever built a no nonsense analog supercar. We may never see this again at least in my lifetime. The automobile manufacturers currently lack the mechanisms to ever build a car like this again supercharged V8 stick shift an aluminum frame etc. All the low mileage cars and after that all the Ford Gt‘s will approach $1 million. They’re the least maintenance auto in anyone’s collection..”

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    GTFRAN commented on 166-Mile 2005 Ford GT

    “About the SVT:
    The Hand-Built DOHC Engine:
    The Powerhouse: It featured an aluminum 4.6-liter 32-valve V8 engine that pumped out an impressive 305 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.
    Italian Roots:
    The lightweight aluminum block was cast by Teksid in Italy, making it ultra-stout and ready to handle high revs.Hand-Assembled Craftsmanship:
    Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) built these engines off-line in small teams where technicians signed off on their finished work, much like exotic…”

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    AdamsMotors commented on No Reserve: One-Owner, Supercharged 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “Thanks everyone. That was fun. My first bids and win on BaT. What a cool community.
    I saw this car with Mario at the helm at Portland in ’91. My first indy car race with my dad, who is a huge Mario fan. Sentimental value is off the charts for me.”

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    rocketwog commented on Ex–Michael & Mario Andretti 1991 Lola-Chevrolet-Ilmor T91/00 Indy Car

    “As a 48 year old blue collar helicopter mechanic with no inheritance coming, I really appreciate a vehicle like this. Even to be able to change the spark plugs would be an honour to someone like me.
    This car is about as perfect a specimen of machinery as you can have. Congratulations to whoever the new owner is, as well as a hearty thank you to the previous and current owner for being such amazing caretakers and stewards of such a treasure.”

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

    “Son of the former owner here. While many will associate this car with Martin Swig, this is the car I will always associate most with my dad.
    I won’t try to compare my dad’s looks with those of a Sprint Lightweight, but the two had more in common than you might think. The more time you spent with either, the more you discovered beneath the surface. Behind that easygoing exterior was a playful, competitive spirit, very much tuned for speed and performance.
    Dad bought the car around the time…”

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    wings_ficara commented on No Reserve: 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Lightweight

  • Yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “This one is being driven ladies and gentlemen. Life is all about the experience.”

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    Oakgrove commented on 9k-Mile 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6-Speed

    “I’ve known Doug and his GT-40 since 1993, have been on the track at the same time, the Alfa wasn’t quite as fast 😉
    He drove and cared for the car as you would expect a gentleman of his Caliber would, back in the Ol’days he even drove it to the track, we’d hear him before you would see him. Oh, the sound “The Bundle of Snakes” made!!
    We miss Doug.”

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    alfa02 commented on No Reserve: One-Owner Safir GT40 Mk V

    “When I was in school, my friend’s parents had one of these…I can still hear the thud of the doors when we got in the backseat and shut the doors. NOTHING sounds like that nowadays. (Maybe a RR, but I wouldn’t know!)”

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    LuckyHeather commented on No Reserve: 11k-Mile 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “Thank you all. I will do my best to honor Jeff’s legacy. If you are interested in coming to the World Finals at the end of September, let me know. All welcome.”

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    DanC4 commented on No Reserve: 250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed

    “We’ve been going to Bonneville for over 25 years. First with the Buell team ( I got into the 130 Club on a Buell). In 2008, I set 2 landspeed records, ECTA Maxton and Speedweek. I got my A liscense in 2009. After a break to concentrate on our motorcycle race team (AFT Flat Track) we returned with a Ford F150 Lightening. We are the current record holder in the A/FMP class at 170+ MPH. This year we are Gold Sponsors of the SCTA-BNI Bonneville season. My intention is to return this legendary Audi…”

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    DanC4 commented on No Reserve: 250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed

    “I knew this was a California car as soon as I saw the chrome wheels. In the 90s, my uncle, who was a doctor in Newport Beach, bought this exact same spec. As a kid who was used to being toted around in spartan Volvos, I thought it was the fanciest car I had ever sat in.
    FWIW early 1UZ-FEs are non-interference engines so timing belt failure (which is rare) is not necessarily catastrophic.”

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    analogdialog commented on No Reserve: 1991 Lexus LS400

    “Soooooo happy!!!! I’m literally in a chair at Dr office and being shocked by a scrambler system and it burns like hell but this is making me focus on something awesome!!! Very grateful and excited to bring this girl from CA to FL!”

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    seanhayes25 commented on 29-Years-Owned 1991 Acura NSX 5-Speed

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I own an’07 Miata. Nothing goes wrong. Maintenance is inexpensive. It’s a total blast to drive top down. New owner here is gonna be happy with the value he/she gets for the $ spent. These are simply GREAT vehicles. GLWTA”

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    Spider_Mike commented on No Reserve: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT 6-Speed

    “Driver & passenger sound like two kids in a candy store – can’t blame them.
    Awesome ride to take to a track on weekends & I’d do school drop off during the week.”

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    Micro912 commented on Paxton-Supercharged 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 Race Car

    “@68Vet
    Baja California and back to Sacramento in a slant six Dart? That is an absolute adventure and proof positive that these cars were built for exactly that kind of journey. No drama, no breakdowns, just mile after mile of honest reliable transportation through some pretty unforgiving terrain. That slant six was one of the toughest engines ever bolted into an American car and your story is a perfect reminder of that.
    Thank you for sharing that memory and for the kind words. That is…”

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    heathbrockwell commented on No Reserve: 29-Years-Owned 1972 Dodge Dart Custom 318 Sedan Project

  • Yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Awesome time capsule! I wish you could buy new cars as simple and reliable as this. Save the manuals!”

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    70_duster commented on No Reserve: 30k-Mile 1984 Honda Accord Sedan 5-Speed

    “This 6-series Packard has been a goal to own one – of my Dad and I – our whole lives and finally hope to obtain. This would be for me to enjoy for my retirement.”

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    JoefR commented on 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight 645 Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton by Dietrich

    “I own a 1938 Flying Squirrel. The engine number is one digit away from this bike and the frame number is two digits away. When I contacted the Scott Club Registry to authenticate my bike I was advised that 220 Flying Squirrels were produced (500cc and 600cc versions combined) in 1938. The whereabouts of 101 were known. Of those, twenty had the redesigned detachable head as does this bike. GLWTS”

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    Maark70fish commented on Ex–Steve McQueen Scott Flying Squirrel w/Sidecar

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