Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“My dad had one of these back in the day. The drivetrain was something else. We owned it to about 250k miles before selling it on the original clutch, transmission, turbo, head gasket, diffs, etc. It’d been chip tuned the whole time to almost 300hp for most of that.
Not that it was cheap or easy to keep the rest of the car in shape around that drivetrain….but still, this was Audi at its best.”

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ppdd commented on 1991 Audi 200 20V Turbo Quattro

“The look on peoples faces when you smoke the tires on this grocery getter is worth the price of admission !!!
Extremely cool build.
Good luck.
Dean”

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Dean_Laumbach commented on No Reserve: LS3-Powered 1990 Buick Estate Wagon for Charity

“Mustang Panel wagon?
Next thing you know, they’ll come up with a Ford Maverick pickup truck…”

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3Pedalonly commented on Fuel-Injected, 429-Powered 1965 Ford Mustang Panel Wagon Conversion

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

“I’ve been a 912 owner and enthusiast since 1968, and this is by far the finest 912 driver I’ve ever seen. I know the guy who designed and built it, and I’ve seen the car numerous times. It truly is unique. A lot of time, thought, money, and effort went into the car. Everywhere you look, there’s a special touch.
Start with the basics. Look at the panel fit. The engine lid lines up exceptionally well with the fenders, light units, and bumper uprights. The lower quarter panels fit…”

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Frank_Barrett commented on 2.4L Polo-Powered 1967 Porsche 912 Coupe 5-Speed

“I’m going to jump in first on this one and declare it to be an amazing build.
The original Avanti is hard to improve on. Like the E-Type, I consider the original car one of the stand out designs of the 20th century.
Over the past 60 years however, improvements in suspension, brakes, and powertrain have made thoughtful enhancements to the original design very desirable.
This Avanti covers all the bases with exceptionally fine taste while not offending the original design. Great…”

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Raffi commented on LS3-Powered 1973 Avanti II

“………..calypso red 740i. That sparked a two year search for the “right for me” e38. I was very lucky to find a 2001 740i sport with only 27k miles, which is still sitting in my garage with approx. 30k miles. It still brings me back to the memory of the calypso red e38 in the showroom and the love affair continues.”

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Jzap commented on 10k-Mile 2001 BMW 740i Sport

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:

“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:

“Very excited. I have been looking for a long time, and plan to use it as a daily driver as well as occasional track use. So the somewhat odd spec is perfect for my intended use. I am far from being a professional driver, so I plan to enjoy this for many years.”

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Alanjeeps commented on 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Racing Package

“What a priceless pair of twins. As the original owner of a 1970 Triumph Bonneville, I can fully appreciate this small, but wonderful example of Triumph history. My 1970 Bonneville was still in the wooden shopping crate when I picked it.ip at the shipping dock. It was sent to me unassembled and unpreped for retail delivery. My dealer was so busy with sales and deliveries in 1970, he did not have time or staff to open the crate, assemble and prep my bike and fabricrate a new shipping crate. I…”

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CadillacBob1968 commented on 1959 Triumph Bonneville T120 & 2009 Triumph Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary

“I remember seeing these all over the car magazines in the 60’s and 70’s. I need to go into my garage and see how much room I can create!!! This will be a great car if done right. GLWTA!!”

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Chefgordiemac commented on No Reserve: 350-Powered Fiberfab Jamaican Project 4-Speed

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

“Hopefully the new owner can get in touch with Bobby and get a picture alongside the car, It would be worth the drive or plane ticket! This is a once in a lifetime auction.”

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runaway27 commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed

“Nobody paid much attention when the old Dodge arrived.
A 1970 Dodge Polara Police Pursuit sedan painted in authentic black and white with a 440 Magnum under the hood wasn’t exactly subtle. Long, square-jawed, and purposeful, it looked ready to issue citations despite having been retired for decades. Still, at Fort Stockton’s annual Classic Car Roundup, it found itself parked between a candy-apple red Corvette and a turquoise Thunderbird convertible. Compared to chrome and tailfins, an old…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1970 Dodge Polara Sedan 440 Police Car

“Those pictures of Bobby in the gallery are priceless!”

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WoodrowWilson commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed