Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

“In 1964 this car appeared in my neighborhood in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. I was an impressionable fifteen-year-old and Dr. Lane was daily driving this 904 all over town. One day I chased him on my bicycle to inquire about the car. He generously let me sit in the car and told me about his racing plans. He traded in a Ferrari 250 (SWB) to obtain this Porsche. Dr. Lane was a renaissance man- brain surgeon, commadore at Lauderdale Yacht Club, pilot and owner of twin engine airplane, SCCA racer,…”

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three_pedal_steve commented on 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS

“Oh hello, old friend! I managed Aston Martin Newport Beach for 6+ years, I spec’d this car personally, and I sold it to the original owner. Used to see him driving in Newport/Laguna all the time. I don’t work there anymore, so I don’t have access to the service records, but my memory was that the original owner did the scheduled maintenance on time, and the remainder of the service visits you see on the carfax are for tires. I seem to remember that he didn’t have the best luck with…”

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matthew_p commented on No Reserve: 2021 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

“My first auction win. I talked about going on my retirement national road trip for a long time. Now I will really have to clean out the garage. I really wanted this one and only went over my max bib by $500. Thanks for the congrats comments everyone!”

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RonnieY commented on 13k-Mile 2005 Roadtrek 190 Versatile

“What a fabulous example of the timeless Pagoda; interesting history and colors, well-documented and presented (all the spot welds you could ever ask for!), two tops, and three pedals….. Surely this must be in the top 10% of 280SLs recently offered here?!?”

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BohemianHighway commented on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-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:

“In August 1981 at the Laguna Seca raceway, Briggs Cunningham was the guest of honor. He brought a good number of the original race cars to the track for that weekend and invited all the drivers and mechanics that had driven for him over the years for a weekend reunion. My father was one of those drivers. He and I rode our motorcycles from the Midwest out to California, timing it so that he could be there for the commemorative weekend. Mr. Cunningham assigned the C4 roadster to Fred Wacker to be…”

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olinjun commented on Cunningham C-4R Continuation

“The Individual Velvet Blue pops with the Gold wheels! These cars are like shifter karts with doors. People that know, will know! I’m almost to the break in service on mine. Can’t wait for the rest of the power to be unleashed!! Like it needs more!! Many smiles per mile!”

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Tombo69 commented on Individual Velvet Blue Metallic 2026 BMW M2 CS

“When you are doing one of these cars, NEVER bond the bare steel cage without replacing the zinc chromate primer. That is a valid and strong corrosion inhibitor, used in aviation since the 1930’s. Today the cheap and easy way is to go to Aircraft Spuce and order the primer in rattlecan, but for a restoration of a C2 coupe, there is a hundred year upgrade. Consolidated Coatings of Riverside CA makes aircraft polyurethane in “yellow zinc” and “green zinc” colors for WWII aircraft restoration.…”

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InternationalBlue commented on No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Project

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

“This 599 is an earlier production as in the later production for 2007 the ceramic brakes became standard. Also, Ferrari jacked up the base price from $258k to $321k base price. Significantly increased the cost. These cars are appreciating fast. F-1 transmission is a very nice transmission in my opinion even though general public prefers the clutch version. Good luck.”

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Snowhill commented on 17k-Mile 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

“A layman’s view.
In 1987, at the age of 27, I quit my job and travelled to Europe for my 1st time for a 6-month adventure. After skiing a few areas in the Alps, I made my way north, as far as Bergen, Norway. Summer had arrived, and I wanted to have some beach fun.
The section on France in the Frommer’s Guide had many pages on the Mediterranean Coast, but few on the Atlantic.
I decided on a road less travelled, the Atlantic. To my pleasant surprise, I discovered a magnificent area…”

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Hoppy18 commented on 21-Years-Owned 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

“IMO, the ‘stacked headlight’ GTO versions are the definitive GTO.
Very cool car. Unique color, mostly see red, black or blue.
Would love this.”

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Lord_Balfour_IV commented on No Reserve: Tri-Power-Equipped 1965 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe

“Yes for those who don’t know Vic Skimants was a leading competitor in the SCCA E production class for many years. The knowledge gained on the track was applied to his builds which for those who have them understand well.”

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tek4tex commented on 62-Years-Family-Owned 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback

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

“@Rupersburg congrats!
Thanks for all the comments and bids on the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO the past two weeks. Thanks to the team @BaT”

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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“Who remembers this Road & Track issue? Articles by the great Phil Hill.”

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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“Former owner of this car, here. This was one of the best running and funnest driving 911’s I have ever owned. The E model has smaller numbers, but probably is the best driving street machine out of all the early cars. 1972 model to boot! For a little background, this car was purchased brand new by an airline 747 captain living in Tiburon, CA. Years later I find myself working for that same airline. A few years back I was flying with a guy on a multi day trip. We were shooting the breeze while…”

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TangerineT commented on 1972 Porsche 911E Targa 5-Speed

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

“This car tickles my brain in places I didn’t know it could be tickled”

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jnag commented on CSL-Style 2004 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed Conversion

“@Thoney Love the old pics, your Dad was a cool dude ‘57 Chev for mom, a bike for him for sunny days, ( was that a Norton ? ) a motorhome for the family and the Charger with a 4 speed for a blast, beauty car GLWTA I’ll be watching. Greg”

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Gregpryckman commented on One-Family-Owned 1967 Dodge Charger 383 4-Speed

“Impressive longhood. Dogleg, solid door boxes, crank windows, no AC, some patina……tons of originality………oh to be the next custodian of this tiny little open 911😍”

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Caymanorcarrera commented on 23-Years-Owned 1969 Porsche 911E Soft-Window Targa 5-Speed