Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“They say Fort Stockton remembers things the way a screen door remembers wind. Not perfectly, not completely, but enough to make you swear something passed through.
The story of the Lincoln started that way.
It was the summer of 1937 when the couple arrived at the Cattle Baron Hotel, slipping into town like they had taken a wrong turn somewhere east of Dallas and decided not to correct it. The car came first, of course. Folks always remember the car before they remember the people.
Long…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on Jim Farley’s 1937 Lincoln Model K Coupe by LeBaron

“My first awesome car! Bought slightly used in 1993, it was the dark grey color, almost black, and I put a 1″ drop on it with 16″ Momo 5 spoke wheels. Had a killer sound system in it and absolutely loved that car. Had it stolen in Seattle and recovered a few weeks later pretty much stripped out. Just didn’t feel the same anymore so sold it for what I could and moved on to a Toyota truck. Have owned damn near every Honda since then — Odyssey, Ridgeline, Accord and 2 generations of Civic…”

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MrNismo commented on No Reserve: 1991 Honda Prelude Si 5-Speed

“wow, I used to service this car . worked for Ghent Motor Co. in 64 and 65. I wonder which salesman they bought it from, Bill Powers or Tex Perkins. Salesmen got 50$ a car back then.”

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citroen commented on No Reserve: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle

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

“What a neat rig with an incredible pedigree! And you won’t need to bring a trailer because it’s too precious. Just drive it home and enjoy it.
I don’t have a lot to add on top of what others have said about Harold Allen except to say that many years ago I came into a collection of his Stroppe-related photos from Ford Motor Company and I’m forever grateful for those.
I think this is the only Bronco I know of that was owned by one of Ford’s off road racing stars that has come to market in…”

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

“Condolences to your Grandfather-he looked like a happy chap!
He obviously cherished this BRG beauty!
Cheers!”

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LandSpeedster commented on One-Family-Owned 1999 Jaguar XJR

“The BMW 3.0 CSL is a 1970s icon. It has no equal. It’s the car upon which BMW has built its image and reputation since 1972”

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Delia_Wolfe commented on 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

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

“Thanks everyone! And, yes I will definitely be driving it!”

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gtrmnmck commented on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta

“I’ve learned a lot on this project. Thank you dad, grandpa, uncles, and friends to show me around the toolbox. This project has certainly helped me as a 15T Blackhawk mechanic to pick up aviation terminolgy easier. I wouldn’t have had the start I did without your help. My projects started small LOL, but have gotten bigger over the years. If anyone has any remaining questions, feel free to ask. Happy to see this car go to a good owner, but I’m happy to drive it around to car shows and…”

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1970DartWright commented on 440-Powered 1970 Dodge Dart Custom Hardtop

“The Lexus LS430 was built at the moment when the pursuit of perfection and the economics of mass production briefly coincided. That window has closed; it may not open again in our lifetime. And so these cars matter—not for what they are worth in dollars, but for what they prove: that it was possible, that once, for six years in a factory in Tahara, Japan, human beings got as close to perfect as human beings have ever got in the building of a motorcar. And then they stopped, and we moved on……”

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JCDenton commented on No Reserve:18k-Mile 2006 Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury Package

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:

“If you turn on the radio it only plays Donna Summer and the Bee Gees.”

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lewisfoto commented on 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe

“The RoundPort exhaust manifolds were the cracker jacks , not the blocks.
Straight water freezing in them is the #1 block cracker.
Most times in the lifter valley.
71 YG code 455 , 2bbl Automatic application. 2bolt mains.
Correct application #197 455 HO heads
1972 455 HO 2-piece Intake
Correct 7041267 carb with legit stampings and proper date code.
Cracked/Repaired exhaust manifolds.
All that was covered in days gone by.”

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BaronVonZeppelin commented on 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed Export

“If you don’t miss Saab, then you have problems.”

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HeavyTank77 commented on No Reserve: 1974 Saab 99 LE WagonBack 4-Speed

“@ix_xi
As a TCR car homologated by the FIA for championships around the world, “it’s mandatory to use Racing Certified TCR fuel with at least 98RON Unleaded.”
So safe to say you will be fine if you use 98 octane unleaded fuel which is generally available at the track or from any respected vendor.”

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RTCH_Cars commented on 2018 Honda Civic Type R TCR

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

“Gleaming Black shows off so well MG’s first “envelope body”. It’s often said that a black car is the hardest to do right and the toughest to keep clean, but when both are done to this level the result is quietly stunning.
This car looks to be Very Well done in every respect.”

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LouFifer commented on 1957 MG MGA Roadster

“Very peak Honda.
This will probably outlast their 2026 offerings.”

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SDCR commented on No Reserve: 14k-Mile 2000 Honda Civic VP

“Fun looking D1.
Nice modifications, and it appears that the seller has had a lot of fun while keeping it in fine running shape. Though lots of miles, I bet that the next owner can get years more use if they stay on top of issues as they arise.
A five speed, a 300Tdi engine, and a first series Disco….what’s not to like?”

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Mdfdavie commented on 300Tdi-Powered 1996 Land Rover Discovery SE7 5-Speed