Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“Stories like this , of lives well lived and machines that are along for the ride , are what bring us back to @bat time and time again.
Thanks for bringing this here and sharing Susan’s story. Just fantastic!”

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Davidlee8 commented on No Reserve: Five-Decades-Owned 1966 BMW R27

“What a great story, thanks for sharing…
Also great to see these old cars getting used, dirty and maybe a rock-chip memory or two…
That Gulf Livery 911 was spotted by me on Fathers Day coming down from Pinecrest last year.
It was my first time taking my daughter on an annual camping trip my wifes family has been doing for years. Wife doesn’t like camping so after years of declining the invite, I decided my daughter was old enough to give ‘glamping’ a shot as an entry into another…”

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2mAn commented on BaT Auction Success Story: 306k-Mile Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 vs. Robin’s Run, Part II

“Back when BMW Car Club of America was still young and Hoffman Motors was the sole U.S. Distributor, it was the club members who offered guidance to BMW owners regarding things to watch out for. One such piece of advice was to avoid purchase of BMWs with two-stage metallic paint due to failure of the clear coat.
Complaints ranged from dulling, checking to llifting and separation of large clear coat sections on all horizontal surfaces — hood, roof and decklid. After numerous complaints,…”

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Delia_Wolfe commented on Euro 1973 BMW 3.0CSi 4-Speed

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

“I’ve always thought the ’69 Camaro is one of the most perfectly styled cars of the era, particularly as an RS Z/28. @BlackMountainMotorworks did the right thing by including a number of side profile photos. (Surprising how many sellers don’t!) The color on this one is fantastic, worthy of a poster.
Being an early Trans Am Series fan I was thrilled to get close to the Penske/Donahue #6 racer at an 80’s Walter Mitty. I have a packet of photos I keep aside so I can easily remind myself.…”

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Valiantjim commented on 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Coupe 4-Speed

“I remember this model. It signaled to many that Hyundai was becoming a serious car company, at a time when some early Excels were still running around leaving clouds of blue oil smoke behind them. The Tiburon could have had Honda badges and nobody might have been the wiser.
Oh, one little “cheeky” thing, as the Brits like to say. Notice the faux intake runners on that plastic engine cover. (Photo #104.) At casual glance, it’s suggesting that the engine is in there longitudinally, perhaps even…”

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CarFoolLane commented on No Reserve: 2,300-Mile 2005 Hyundai Tiburon SE V6

“WOODIE TRIP — DIARY OUTTAKES | DAY FIFTEEN – FINAL DAY
Wednesday , September 6th
The trip from Alpine home was the hardest part. Hugh kept driving faster and faster, and we were so anxious to get there. The only notes I have read like this: “Can finally sit down on the toilet seat!! No more wake-up calls. No unpacking and packing car every day. We’re home!!!””

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Hickman3D commented on 48-Years-Family-Owned, 221 Flathead-Powered 1932 Ford Model B Fordor Woodie Wagon

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

“As the 3rd owner of this wonderful car I can tell you it was my pride and joy from roughly 2009-2014. All records and receipts from Esoteric and San Antonio Texas were mine. Car was a later production VIN so had a couple unique and relatively rare options … Rosso scuderia brake calipers … only available in the later production run as many cars had Rosso corsa calipers even though the exterior was spec’d in Rosso scuderia … one of those details that ‘if you know you notice’
Also…”

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campy1981 commented on 10k-Mile 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 6-Speed Conversion

“For those who are about to restore one of these models some advice. One of the most frustrating part of the restoration was obtaining the right size rubber souround for the door opennings. Tried twice from a well known UK supplier and they both failed. Found a Cicogna made part at a German supplier which finally worked.”

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Yoshka commented on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT

“I have such a weird taste in cars. I just received an alert for an 8k mile 540i 6 speed and this 74 deville. Hilariously enough I’ve owned both.”

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tomlawrence28 commented on No Reserve: 8k-Mile 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 2-Door Hardtop

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

“Hidden mods to make it pleasantly drivable in the modern world are brilliant. The New Hampshire shore is perfectly suited for a top-down cruise but to be long enough add some inland winding roads through fields and forest. One of my favorite places in the world.
My Mom in Exeter, near Rye, lived to be nearly 102 and enjoyed being taken on the same shoreline drive every weekend till the end. She and my Dad were avid and skilled sailors and she loved to gaze out at the whitecaps and gulls…”

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

“Thank you all for the kind words. I had told my wife yesterday that I didn’t win, since the bid was on 25k already. Thru a last dish effort andd what do you know, I got it. This Super will be the companion to my 1970 GTV 1750 in LeMans Blue. As a DIYer I can’t wait to give it a once over. All the Alfisty out there can be assured that this ’73 Super is in good hands.”

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Larosaa commented on No Reserve: 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1.3 5-Speed

“I saw the cover photo and said, ‘ooooh.’
Now this is pretty.
Is it fair to say that these are just below the playing field of a PORSCHE 356?
These early low light GHIAS exude so much class and elegance.
The lines, the colors, the styling. Everything about these is pure class.
I am an early Beetle guy who always wanted a PORSCHE 356 to fulfill my Late Fathers dream but way they are out of my league. This might be the next best thing.
Never give up on your dreams.”

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APLANTEDLEIF commented on 1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

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

“Guys, knowing Chris personally, and seeing all the cars that they done live at they museum, and me being in S30 business for 23 years, restoring these cars from ground up (at DCWClassic) – i can clearly state – theres NO better 240z restored / rebuild at this moment. None. This sets a standart for everyone else.”

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RomasDCW commented on 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I by S30.world

“Couldn’t imagine what it would be like to go over 300 mph in a 1967 Mustang. GLWTA!”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: Westinghouse J34-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback “Krispy Kritter” Drag Car Project

“My Dad was a Buick guy and he handed down to me a 1960 Buick Invicta 2 door (2 tone blue and white) with the 445 Wildcat 4 barrel engine. Got 10 miles per gallon, “buried” the ribbon speedometer (120 mph) numerous times and was a “tank” in size…
My “first” car!!!”

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mike_v commented on No Reserve: 1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

“A J34 turbine and ’58 Buick drum brakes.
Hope those chutes open!
GLWA!”

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CanadaCorner commented on No Reserve: Westinghouse J34-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback “Krispy Kritter” Drag Car Project

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

“I spent 2 years restoring this car with the great guys at Universally Modified Performance. Also, a big shout at Extraordinaries Custom paint. They both did a great job. As a partner at Andretti Global, I had access to the greatest guys who know so much about this car. The majority of the parts on this car are original parts from michaels actual races in 1991. I worked with both Michael and Mario to make sure everything was as accurate as possible. It’s truly a big part of IndCar history.”

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Diverdave36 commented on Ex–Michael & Mario Andretti 1991 Lola-Chevrolet-Ilmor T91/00 Indy Car

“A well deserved love letter I might add. Congrats to the owner/builder on a job extremely well done. Visually and through his explanations, it looks and sounds like it truly was a labor of love. I’ll have to take his word that it isn’t a show car because it surely looks otherwise to me.”

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Oldcarguy45 commented on 433-Powered ’32 Chevrolet Series BA Confederate 5-Window Coupe 6-Speed

“On Thanksgiving eve of 1969 my father drove home a brand new 1970 SX. Rally red, white vinyl top, white bucket seats, sport steering wheel and side mirrors, etc. I was 17 at the time and still have it! Without my father’s knowledge, I immediately swapped the 2 barrel carb for the quadrant which really changed the performance. The drive train is bullet proof. Almost 57 years later and the engine still cranks right up and pulls like a horse! Our domestic cars from 65-71 were fabulous!”

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carsick52 commented on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible SX 455