Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“I flew back seat in one of these in Vietnam in 1969. On a flight from Phan Rang to Bao Loc, we were doing some low contour flying, and flushed out a huge tiger, which we chased down a clearing for several hundred yards, before it dived back into the jungle. If you’ve seen a house cat stretch out while running at full speed, you can imagine the size of a big tiger, at speed. I think he was longer than the L-19. I remember it, as if it was yesterday.”

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fred182 commented on 1951 Cessna L-19/O1 Bird Dog

“A 1993 900 turbo was the first car I ever bought for myself after grad school. That was after putting 160,000 miles on a 1983 900S that I drove in all 48 of the continental US. The motors in these cars are bulletproof. And driving them always felt like flying an airplane. My screen name is homage to the 9000 Aero that replaced the 900 turbo. To say I was obsessed with SAABs in my 20s and 30s would be an understatement. They were front wheel drive Porsches, the most intelligent cars ever built.…”

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AeroSmith commented on 1988 Saab 900 Turbo SPG 5-Speed

“I sold new Mazdas for 24 years in Cincinnati. This car is RARE, only 1519 made in Yellow. My store got 2. We sold them both to a local real estate company to give away 2 year leases to the 2 top salespeople in a timed sales contest. I made great friends with one winner, a gal who was their top producer year after year. They loved it, bought it at lease end. Well they owned property in Florida and wanted the car there, so asked me if I would drive it down for them they would fly me back. What a…”

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Triumph27 commented on 4,400-Mile, 27-Years-Family-Owned 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed

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:

“As an owner of an exceptional example like this one all I can say is it is about time these cars get their due! There is nothing like them for comfort on the road today. Absolutely one of a kind. Great auction seller!”

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RPChan commented on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600

“Thanks! Been wanting one of these for a long time!”

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Hondarc51 commented on 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

“Guess, I have to change my user name now.”

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RedRidesATriumph commented on No Reserve: 3,100-Mile 2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore

“By the way folks, this Lincoln is my 400th listing on BAT!! Woo hoo!! What a car to hit the 400 mark!!!! BAT has been good to me and I have made friends with so many of you guys! Thanks for many of you who regularly attend the auctions and bring awesome commentary to the table!”

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Competitioncars commented on 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible

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

“A great car with a great story! I’m often surprised how wing cars are optioned. For example, the C-21 Center front-seat cushion and folding armrest with column automatic, seen here. Deluxe wheel covers? I guess I assume it’s a class of car that would naturally be more loaded up.
Of course their existence as the manufacturers were pushing the limits of NASCAR homologation rules ensures they are inherently fascinating. Producing them had nothing to do with marketing them for profit.…”

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Valiantjim commented on 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

“Beautiful Square body! I have had 4 over the last 4 decades and have an 85 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 that is a Fall Guy replica. These trucks are imo the best trucks ever made. Someone will be getting a beautiful example and it being the first year of production is even a nicer feature. GLWTA👌👌👌”

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DBG1973 commented on 1973 Chevrolet K20 4×4

“@64_S1 Not only can you drive this back home to the Midwest, you SHOULD! As one who has driven my S2 Elan coast to coast and border to border, I highly recommend it, with a couple of caveats. First, as you noted, install the side windows. Even with the top down it will keep the wind from beating you up. Then, when you put the top up, only if needed for major rain of course, you will stay relatively dry.
Second, do not use interstate highways unless there is no reasonable alternative. As the…”

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Ross_Robbins commented on No Reserve: 1966 Lotus Elan S2

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

“This is what the first-gen Celica liftback was meant to be. We got what was spec’ed for US market, same chassis but with the big 5mph bumpers and a much lower-performance engine. The 20R is great for a truck, but 100 hp at 4800 rpm isn’t as much fun as an 18R-G140 hp at 6500 rpm in a sub-2500 lb car.
B-D
Were the dash and console panels painted gray? I believe all the RA29s had woodgrain vinyl stickers, which harked back to the 2000GT’s beautiful woodwork, but perhaps that was also…”

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Toyotero commented on No Reserve: 1975 Toyota Celica 2000 GT 5-Speed

“What an amazing man.
Martin L. Swig, February 8, 1934 – July 3, 2012.
A quintessential West Coast “car guy,” he organized the California Mille (1000 mile historic race car tour on Northern California back roads) in 1991 after discovering and driving Italy’s most-famous open road race (Mille Miglia) in 1982.
Summing up his priorities in the historic motorsport world, he dedicated his event to “Great cars, Little Roads, and Wonderful Friends.”
He kidded sedentary TV sports types with his…”

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Stratos commented on The Swig Family Collection, Presented by Fantasy Junction—All Cars Are Live!

“Back in the year 2001, I had this long-held notion I’d own a BMW 2002 in the YEAR 2002. So, obviously I began my search too early and found one far too quickly. So, In the dead of Winter, I rented a car and drove from Michigan to Washington DC and bought an Inka 1973 2002tii with sunroof. I drove it home, missing the blizzard in Pennsyvanis by a half day.
A few years later, in 2005, when I moved to the West Coast I drove it to from Michigan, covering 5000 miles within a month — crossing…”

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Delia_Wolfe commented on 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL 5-Speed

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