Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“Even after more than 50 years, this is really all the car a person needs, for just daily driving, as well as the more spirited moments when we enjoy the wonderful invention that the automobile is. The color combination could not be better. The mechanicals are so pure and honest. The condition is fantastic. A true example of the automobile’s gold age, just before the heavy hands of polticians began to mess everything up. GLWTA.”

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johnireland commented on 1968 Porsche 912 Coupe

“My late friend Joe Sheppard competed against Fangio at Sebring in 57. Joe was driving a Lotus Eleven and won the under 1500 cc class. His co-driver was Lotus founder Colin Chapman. Joe said you could feel the 450S coming up to pass long before you could see it. I hope you have great success with your auction.”

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JPSBGT commented on Maserati 450S Re-Creation

“2005 was a big year for modern Mopar when the Daimler merger enabled the Hemi truck engine swap into a previous generation Mercedes RWD chassis. The Magnum was so unexpected in the industry it was classified as an SUV. I stalked my local dealers in order to take out the first 300C Hemi in town for an extended test drive. I don’t think anyone anticipated the decades of twists and turns in front of the basic package that surprisingly (to me) continued with strong sales to the point it busted…”

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Valiantjim commented on No Reserve: 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T

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

“Absolute stunner. Certainly one of the top three motorcycles of all time; likely the ‘top one’.
Exquisite restoration. This can, and ought, to be ridden.”

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Lord_Balfour_IV commented on 1952 Vincent Black Shadow

“I’ve driven this car & own a w108 Matt fitted a 113k drivetrain to. If you have the means I highly recommend it.”

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Waitforit commented on 5.4L M113-Powered 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 6-Speed by Kwiek Classics

“I must commend the team at Revology on an absolute triumph of packaging. It is one thing to shoehorn a Gen 3 Coyote into an early-model engine bay, but the way this has been engineered is incredibly clean. You actually left plenty of room to work on the car, and the plumbing is pure art. It takes a truly discerning eye to differentiate this from a factory-spec 1968 Fastback until you pop the hood.
The juxtaposition of eras is beautifully executed. Catching the modern Ford door-ajar chime in…”

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Big_DaddyRL commented on Coyote-Powered Ford Mustang GT Fastback by Revology

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

“Take that front light bar off and scenes from Laurel and Hardy movies come immediately to mind. Nothing left but a pile of Model T parts. The bar holds the entire car together.
I can find black touch up paint, it’s the alligator finish that’s difficult to achieve. Apparently it needs 100 years to set up.”

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tpahjim commented on No Reserve: 1924 Ford Model T Coupe

“What an amazing cover photo”

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Hisham850 commented on No Reserve: 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo

“My first landcruiser had 370,000 miles on it. Cannot wait to drive the wheels off of this one”

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LC1961 commented on No Reserve: 402k-Mile 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100

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

“I campaiged a Landspeed Corvair for many years and Tom Keo is one of my heros. He isn’t just a Corvair Genius but also a scholar and a gentleman. Bid With Confidance!!”

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PhilVair commented on Tom Keosababian’s Record-Setting, Propane-Fueled & Turbocharged 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Sport Coupe

“I wish you could still buy cars as simple as this. Save the manuals! GLWTA”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: 1999 Honda Accord EX Coupe 5-Speed

“That fuse panel is as good as it gets for 48 years old, no wiring hacks, clean relay blocks, no signs of burnt fuse terminals. And all the fuse positions have the correct fuse in them, and fuse 13 is supposed to be empty. Gotta love the hand-painted stripes on many of the wires, these early cars are full of little easter eggs like that.
Definitely worth the hassle of getting the pics to instill bidder confidence!”

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Teutonic commented on 26-Years-Owned 1978 Porsche 928 5-Speed

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

“A turquoise R2 4-speed is the quentessential Avanti and very few other cars for the same money will draw more attention.
However, been so long since I have seen an Avanti MSRP window sticker, I’d forgotten Studebaker had the unmitigated gall to ding the buyer $20 for TV advertising and $50 for Metro advertising. Go figure!
I bow to no man in my love for the Avanti, but it was always costly and this just seems to be added insult to injury.
jack vines”

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packardv8 commented on 1963 Studebaker Avanti 4-Speed

“I’ll tell you, when I was a kid in the ‘80s I thought the two coolest cars in existence were the Countach and the 928. I held them in almost equal regard. I’m happy to see a pinnacle 928 getting the love!”

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URS6 commented on 21k-Mile 1994 Porsche 928 GTS 5-Speed

“I love vintage Ferraris. Thought I would get a late 70’s or early 80’s 308GTB but last year became smitten when this came and went:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-ferrari-308-gt4-8-2/
This will be very well taken care of. Going in the garage the second it arrives and will be driven enough to enjoy and still preserve the integrity of the car.”

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Boonjaka commented on No Reserve: 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4

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