Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“The Gumball Rally Cobra S/N 3243 had been stored for years until around 2013. Sitting next to it was a 289 Comp.Car. Both came back into the sunlight.
https://www.themotorcarsociety.com/barn-find-cobra-s.html
I have photos of CSX3243 in January of 2014 at the shop of an incredible Pebble Beach restoration mechanic and a dear friend.
Chuck Bail really did it right using Daytona Spyder’s, A/C Cobra’s and recording sounds with Parabolic mikes. There will never be another. Sold my Spyder and…”

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Bambino commented on 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 from The Gumball Rally Movie

“When folks look at my Ford GT, I tell ’em, the most amazing thing about this car is that little blue oval on the front………. It’s a Ford!!!”

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MerlinsGarage commented on One-Owner 2006 Ford GT

“I love these so very much, and that winter scene photo reminded me of a similar photo of a friend’s rally race car fairly well burried in the snow after sliding a little too wide in a corner.”

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Knuckles-R-Busted commented on 1970 Alpine A110 1600 S Group 4

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

“This car was my dads for about 40 years. When he died my brother brought it to California where he did a massive overhaul. Forgetting the money, this Jaq has memories that fulfill a lifetime! I drove it twice, once on the stage of a charity fashion show and another when at a polo match in town Albert , my dad, had to quickly leave to get a friend to the hospital. He drove in the 4th of July parade for years; might have over heated a time or two. He tried to teach my 15 year old son to…”

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Clverm commented on 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster

“Great to see this notable car was recovered from the theft unbruised. As the owner of a Hotchkis equipped 72 challenger with a 408 stroker, Whose done 2 Hot Rod Power Tours in it, i can say these are great performers on hiway or in the twisties. Recommend trading out to Recaros for us full bodied guys!”

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Drivunn commented on SEMA-Exhibited Hotchkis “E-Max” 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Six Pack 5-Speed

“So many great options this week!
That said and cars aside, the one that got me was for the story, not so much the car. That’s a tall statement considering my self avowed love of Packards, which is well know here. And this one is a real corker! Oh, and the Delahaye is stunning too.
I chose the 1917 Packard owned by a young man so sadly lost in “The War to End All Wars.” The family was so devastated they couldn’t part with it, yet they couldn’t bear to see it either. In storage for forty…”

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billyblyth commented on This Week’s Weird and Wonderful—October 17, 2025

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

“I made a comment on this auction before an epic 10 day trip to Italy. I’m back. The auction is still going!
I was in northern Italy (Milan and Lake Como) and guess how many Ferraris I saw?
One. One solitary 296… in ten days.
My son: “Dad, where are all the Ferraris?”
Me: “In the USA.””

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JpRocketship commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“Mezger engine block was literally built to be wailed on at redline for 24 hrs straight, it’s nearly impossible to destroy it, you have to be intentionally holding it past redline for probably 1 hr+.
Reminds me of the old cash for clunkers video where they emptied the oil pan on an 80 series landcruiser, put it in neutral, and floored it. It took like 20+ mins at past redline for the engine to give out with no lubrication.”

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TheDaVinci commented on 10k-Mile 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6-Speed

“I have and would drive any 200 cross country. Bring a couple spanners 10mm 13 mm pop into advance grab some coolant and oil, bring an extra thermostat and you should be good to go.
If coming west stay off 80 at night when rainy lol. 200’s are the best when on point.”

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WAGONBOYTD commented on No Reserve: 200Tdi-Powered 1992 Land Rover Otokar Defender 110 5-Speed

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

“@WIZZZZ
I met Fred at Bonneville in 1963. He had set a 2-way record the previous year at 99.06 mph with his absolutely stock Corvair Monza. I had managed to go 107 mph with my stock 61 Corvair but needed bigger tires. Fred told me that Rambler Station Wagons had 15″ wheels that would fit Corvairs. There was a little junk yard on the outskirts of Wendover, Utah right on the state border with Nevada. I went down there and found a Nash Rambler in there with two 6.40 X 15″ tires (1 was…”

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

“Last summer the Eastern PA Chapter of the Audi Club did it’s annual covered bridges drive and ice cream run. A very fun and spirited ~150 mile drive. I show up in my 1989 80 Quattro, my wife drove our 2001 TT 225 Roadster, and a guy I had never seen before at any Audi event shows up in one of these. Jaws dropped. He was super nice, down to earth, and had no problem with any of us getting in and checking it out.”

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IMissMySaab commented on 363-Mile 2025 Audi RS6 Avant GT

“I love the unique stuff you see on BAT. GLWTA!”

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70_duster commented on 1979 Mazda Titan Wide Low Diesel 4-Speed Dually

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

“This car tickles my brain in places I didn’t know it could be tickled”

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jnag commented on CSL-Style 2004 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed Conversion

“@Thoney Love the old pics, your Dad was a cool dude ‘57 Chev for mom, a bike for him for sunny days, ( was that a Norton ? ) a motorhome for the family and the Charger with a 4 speed for a blast, beauty car GLWTA I’ll be watching. Greg”

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Gregpryckman commented on One-Family-Owned 1967 Dodge Charger 383 4-Speed

“Impressive longhood. Dogleg, solid door boxes, crank windows, no AC, some patina……tons of originality………oh to be the next custodian of this tiny little open 911😍”

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Caymanorcarrera commented on 23-Years-Owned 1969 Porsche 911E Soft-Window Targa 5-Speed

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

“That looks like it would be perfect in the back seat area of a 65-69 Corvair.”

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CorvairGA commented on No Reserve: Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray 6.2L LT2 V8 Engine & Transaxle

“Single hump, RWD, 6MT, chestnut manual seats annd only 24k on the clock…any better and it would have a factory installed MPE. Sheesh! 😮‍💨”

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Inglewood commented on 24k-Mile 2012 BMW 328i Sports Wagon M Sport 6-Speed

“My father was in the Army from 1939 until 1969 when he retired as a Colonel. He was active duty thru WWII and then in the reserve until he retired. He drove a split window VW like this to his reserve meetings and drills. I once asked him why the VW? He said it was reliable and got great gas mileage. Having been raised during the depression he was very frugal. This auction brings many fond memories. GLWTA.”

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JWHBOOMER commented on No Reserve: 1951 Volkswagen Beetle Split-Window