Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“I had a new Pinto and within a year I found a deal on a proto turbocharger set-up from a well-known Detroit area tuner. It was comparatively crude to this one without an intercooler and lots of lag. But once it spooled up, it was pretty impressive. I recall keeping pace with a 340 Duster in 2nd and 3rd gear which had the other driver wondering “WTF?!” But the tubing to the intake was a long way from the relocated carburetor and in cold weather it was really hard to start because that long…”

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Schmidlack commented on Turbocharged 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout 5-Speed

“When I was about 12 years old, my Mom’s cousin had one of these. He would load me, my brother, and two other younger cousins in the back with the jumper seats in the closed position. As he fishtailed down the road, the four of us would slide around on that metal flooring – back and forth, back and forth smashing into each other and the sides. Laughing all the way!!!!!!!! Probably not the safest thing to do, but we survived. – GLWA”

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Thirty-three-and-a-third commented on No Reserve: 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire

“First its AMC Pacers and Hornet Gucci wagons, now an orange turbo Pinto??? Its like Malaise Monterey Car Week!!!
PRAISE THE MALAISE!”

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HeavyTank77 commented on Turbocharged 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout 5-Speed

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

“In 1967, my dad informed me that he had purchased, with my savings, 1960 Falcon with 60K miles for $325.00.
While it would not have been my choice, I was excited to enter the world of independence from walking, bicycling and public transportation.
The 144 ci engine didn’t last long with my heavy foot and the constant diet of re-refined oil I fed it from our local Site gas station.
I found a 260 at the junk yard and that was a great improvement.
The original radiator did not like the 260, so…”

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Atom0096 commented on No Reserve: 29-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Falcon Futura Project

“First BaT win. Thanks fam!”

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bidhighordietrying commented on M20B25 Stroker–Powered 1985 BMW 323i Coupe 5-Speed

“Besides the provenance of RH and HA, this is an awesome spec – ’71 with Stroppe installed power steering and auto with lettered adapter. Exciting to have and driving the 4 turn steering offroad is awesome. Ask me how I know.”

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Bajabronco commented on Ex–Rod Hall 1971 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja

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

“20 or so years ago my wife and I were staying at the Cypress Inn in Carmel. One morning I got up very early, so early that the hotel staff had not begun morning preparations.
I stumbled down into the lobby and saw an elderly lady walking the other way. I asked her if she knew where I could get a cup of coffee.
She smiled a 10,000 watt smile and said there was a place around the corner, or if I wanted to wait she’d make me some.
She wasn’t in a uniform and had no name tag so not quite…”

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angushopper commented on No Reserve: Ex–Doris Day 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL

“A cassette deck next to an 8-bit onboard computer, wrapped in wood trim. Perfect. I hope the next owner shares my irrational nostalgia for older interiors.”

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Crovet commented on No Reserve: 21-Years-Owned 2000 BMW M5

“Not an uncommon swap in the late 1980s. I recall reading a Pontiac Magazine from that era where someone restored a ’69 Firebird that had the Chevy motor in it. There were far more parts available for small block Chevys either through catalogs like J.C. Whitney, or in junkyards, which were chock full of them. And, hey, if it ain’t broke…why fix it? If it gets to the point where the 350 needs to be pulled, then you can start thinking about putting a proper Pontiac motor back in. But,…”

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David_C. commented on 350-Powered 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

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

“I have had the wonderful privilege of knowing both Mr. & Mrs. GMCcoachguy for more than two decades via our mutual membership and involvement in the Gull Wing Group. Without question, the seller is one of the most amazing people on the planet. Honestly, there could not have been a better curator for this lovely GMC vintage specimen! Over the years, I have seen how this
motorhome has been cared for and where it has been stored. You could eat off the floor underneath the Coach or off the…”

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carchaser1 commented on No Reserve: 45-Years-Owned 1977 GMC Eleganza II 26′ Motorhome

“These are great cars! I call it my cheaper AMG – 425 hp/385 torque but so much more reliable than AMG and no suspension issues like ABC. I found a tuner in Korea, swapped out the ECU and now have 455/400 in my 19 5.0 – last year for the V8 in the G80. I would say good maintenance, bid with confidence. GL
I get 24.2mpg at 90mph on level pavement in SD and MT, and the Lexicon stereo system can stand with the best Bose and Harmon Kardon!!”

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blpski commented on No Reserve: 31k-Mile 2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 5.0

“Fwiw, the red key was introduced with the 999. It was for security purposes and allowed you to pair new black keys to the dash/ECU, as the model was the first to come with a factory immobiliser.
The 996 on the other hand, was still from the simple, analog, old school era. No red key. No digital dash. The only code that came with the bike originally was the mechanical code to get new keys cut, but how often do you lose all the keys to the bike to even need it?
Clutch plates likely fused…”

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YourMateNate commented on No Reserve: 486-Mile 2001 Ducati 996S USA

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

“There has been a great deal of robust technical discussion about this remarkable car, but I would like to take the opportunity to share some additional background about my dad and what this car truly meant to him—and to our family.
In October of 1972, at the age of 39, my dad ordered the car, and it arrived in August of 1973. At the time, my sisters and I were 16, 13, and 10 years old. I clearly remember seeing it for the first time and thinking it was beautiful, powerful, fast, and loud.…”

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smuller commented on Single-Family-Owned 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula SD-455

“Ok, we’re starting to get more realistic with the bids. I have no stake in this auction but as I have to live up to my BaT nickname, I’ll put in my two-cents-worth: The narrow 4-headlight model is in the middle of the collectability hierarchy of the 603 line. My late-model ’69 sold here in 2017 is at the bottom as these are the most common. (Though the later ones have the advantage of 4-wheel disk brakes.) The early 3-headlight ones are the most desirable as they are very rare, have a more…”

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Tatraman commented on No Reserve: 1967 Tatra 2-603

“I knew an older guy who was a truck driver back in the 50s and 60s
He used to say that a Diamond T was the Packard of Trucks.
This one sure has that that stout mojo going on.”

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JAY-Z commented on Mid-Engined, Fuel-Injected 6.2L-Powered Diamond T COE Pickup

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

“I’m gonna quit looking at Lincoln Convertibles. Wow.”

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Tigers196884 commented on 21-Years-Owned 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

“Kyoichi smoked my white R34 on Initial D arcade stage 5 today. Funny Kyoichi Evo 3 is on BAT. GLWS on one of my favorite Evo you rarely see in the states.”

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corkscrewlife commented on No Reserve: Modified 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR

“My son was racing our Datsun roadster in D Production one of the times Paul ran in the same class at Daytona. He wandered up to our crew working on our roadsturd. His crew had sent him to borrow a multimeter. He would just show up and pay the late regristration fees so everyones crew wouldn’t be packed with “crew” there just to catch a look at him as a star. I think he enjoyed just being one of us club racers. Very pleasant to talk to. He wasn’t in a hurry to get back to his crew who might have…”

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genelaroe commented on Ex–Paul Newman 1964 Honda CB77 Super Hawk