Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“Awesome time capsule! I wish you could buy new cars as simple and reliable as this. Save the manuals!”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: 30k-Mile 1984 Honda Accord Sedan 5-Speed

“This 6-series Packard has been a goal to own one – of my Dad and I – our whole lives and finally hope to obtain. This would be for me to enjoy for my retirement.”

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JoefR commented on 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight 645 Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton by Dietrich

“I own a 1938 Flying Squirrel. The engine number is one digit away from this bike and the frame number is two digits away. When I contacted the Scott Club Registry to authenticate my bike I was advised that 220 Flying Squirrels were produced (500cc and 600cc versions combined) in 1938. The whereabouts of 101 were known. Of those, twenty had the redesigned detachable head as does this bike. GLWTS”

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Maark70fish commented on Ex–Steve McQueen Scott Flying Squirrel w/Sidecar

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

“One of my long-time car friends is a national champion level modeler. When my wife and I married his wedding gift to us was a custom-built diorama of a C-Type Jaguar at le Mans. Remains my second favorite gift from the wedding (my wife’s unending love is the most favorite).
There have been far too many years passed since I build a car or airplane model. I have quite a few unbuilt kits on the shelf, I need to either get building or move them along.”

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Jags_in_the_barn commented on Event Coverage: Kobus—a Model Citizen at NNL East 2026

“I almost bought one of these in silver blue 45+ years ago but my dog could not stand up in the back so I bought a used Audi Fox wagon (think VW Dasher) instead.
I’m excited to have this opportunity to own one now. I was impressed with the Sellers response and candid video talk. I’m unsure if I’ll meet the Seller but I want to thank you.
Lee”

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CanoeLee commented on 1973 Volvo 1800ES 4-Speed

“Like others, hopefully you will take this to the Historics and let it eat! I spectate and enjoy getting to see the first car I ever drove on a road course – the #78 Boss 302 Matthews car that you would be running with if you go. The guy that restored it barely knew me and still let me run it in the Cobra Club novice group around 35 years ago now that I think about it! Changed my life – drag raced one more time after that before putting fat tires all around on my 70 Fastback 🙂 Guy that has…”

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byndbad914 commented on No Reserve: Ex-Bondurant/Guldstrand Dana Chevrolet 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Trans Am Race Car

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

“Thanks P 38. I went to college driving a new R1 with air-conditioning. And automatic. I dated.my wife in a red Avanti. Married in 1965 and sold the Avanti get a car with a bench seat for our daughter’ s car seat. I have known where my original car is but have tried unsuccessfully for 30 years to buy it. When this car came along, I said what the heck. I’m excited to have a supercharged car and relieve some old memories. That is a lot of what the old car hobby is about.”

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greenway commented on 44-Years-Family-Owned 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 4-Speed

“Taking quiet satisfaction that, in this era of automotive touchscreen-maxing, “crank windows” is a noteworthy feature that adds value.”

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Type5314 commented on Single-Family-Owned 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

“I grew up in my family’s Pontiac dealership that opened in 1967. Crazy about high performance Firebirds & GTOs, especially the rare & special round port cars. From RAII in 1968 (356 cars), RAIV in 68 & 69 (1808 cars), 455 H.O. in 71 & 72 (5037 cars) and the last of the Mohicans, SD-455 in 73 & 74 (1296 cars). With over 4000 Pontiac dealerships back then most never acquired a single super duty during the two years of production. They were insanely hard to get. Our store…”

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ChipBeck commented on 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455 4-Speed

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

“Merci beaucoup. The car will indeed be driven across Paris, France’s fantastic b-roads and through mountain passes in Europe, both as a cool family car and also for vintage car rallies & events that I love to go to or organise.”

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Archiveslaroute commented on No Reserve: Randy’s 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop 4-Speed

“When I first saw this auction I wanted to Jump! I expected there to be an Eruption of bids due to provenance. Driving at 10/10th would be like Runin’ With the Devil for sure. This car is the stuff Dreams are made of. If I won, I would definitely Dance The Night Away. OK I am done…”

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anthonyjp commented on Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

“I grew up in a family of chevy owners, just chevy’s, and I had my big block in high school. Then the new girl friend asks me over to meet her family and what does the Dad have, an Opel Manta in orange. He takes me out to inspect it and at some point hands me the key and says, have fun. Well, I did and from that point forward my world changed. Tried to talk my dad into letting me buy an MGB, that didn’t work until I bought my own in college and started auto X’ing with it. Then road racing…”

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SRB commented on No Reserve: 1974 Opel Manta Rallye 4-Speed

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

“Thanks! Reeves was my brother-in-law and I’m very close with his kids, so this one is coming home to the family!”

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Tiny_Tim commented on 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Callaway Twin Turbo

“This photo is of one of my favorite days with this car. My son bought the GTI when he was 14. We spent a year and a half working on the car and this was the day he got his license. We drove the back roads in Litchfield county and ended up at the top of mohawk mountain for a sunset.
I want to thank all of you for your input, comments and stories. Connecting the prior owners of this amazing car was an unexpected bonus.
I hope the successor of this car shares the passion for this car…”

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orrtj commented on No Reserve: 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco 4-Speed

“As the owner of Callaway GTV6 TT #1 for 32 years, and somebody who has researched these cars in detail, I can attest to how special they are. When I purchased #1 I also purchased the original Callaway blueprints and a vast amount of factory documentation as well as a large spare parts inventory. I spent a few years helping my late friend Reeves Callaway create the registry for these cars, as he, in his own words, said “I was just a kid, we didn’t track this program like we should have!” With…”

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CC350 commented on 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Callaway Twin Turbo

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

“Wow! I feel like I need a cigarette and I don’t even smoke!”

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The_Dude_Abides commented on One-Owner, 23k-Mile 1999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition #22

“The Torqueflite/rear axle upgrade is brilliant. Bet this dream mobile has easy cruise speeds now, with better economy and crisp shifts to match. Colors, options, upgrades – doesn’t get any better – GLWTA as if that wish is even necessary!”

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Innkeeper commented on No Reserve: 21-Years-Owned 1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible

“This is my previous car. Oh how I loved this car. Way too much fun. So hard to find one in this condition. Love the Recaro seats you added! I’ve owned 6 CRXs – some were DX models and some were Si models. As a tall guy I loved the DX models without the sunroof for the extra headroom! Seller is a stand up guy – GLWTA!!!”

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fishcat37 commented on Turbocharged B18-Powered 1988 Honda CRX 5-Speed