Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

“This is your favorite station wagon’s favorite station wagon.”

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ritzta commented on No Reserve: 1993 Volvo 960 Wagon

“Mechanically actuated drum brakes; Always brings to mind Jay Leno quoting Henry Ford, “The safety of steel from pedal to wheel”.”

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HDShark56 commented on 1929 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS Roadster Cabriolet by Castagna

“Wow! If your drove this in 1966 you were a very successful owner-operator with great taste! That’s an extra long WB too meant for specialized loads. I watched the videos to see any sign of power steering so only Armstrong steering? My family was in the trucking business (in many aspects) and worked at a Kenworth store in NJ in the clean up bay. Much like old vs modern pickup trucks, they had evolved from bare bones working vehicles to modern, comfortable places to be. GLWTA #keepontruckin”

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Waltguy commented on 1966 Kenworth W925

“Never mind the Firestones, this is very reminiscent of the B.F. Goodrich TireBird. Awesome build!
It’s been a great weekend for second-generation Firebirds. Keep them coming.
https://www.bfgtirebird.com/history“

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CarDogThreePedals commented on Fuel-Injected, 400-Powered 1973 Pontiac Firebird Track Car

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

“So excited to get this! I just retired Friday and now my wife and I have lots of time to go cruising in this amazing truck!”

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Kgordon02 commented on Vortec-Powered 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

“This is the car my dad had when I was a kid. Gonna be fun to go show him.”

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Matthewpatt22 commented on No Reserve: 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition

“I love seeing this bike. I was a young Motocross racer in the early seventies and would ride on occasion with Steve. I would often help him with his bike as he was by himself. This could easily be the bike I helped with. That was so long ago that I couldn’t possibly remember the bike’s details, but this looks right. He was a nice down to earth guy that I enjoyed riding with. My only concern as a kid was that I was faster than him. His celebrity status was just taking off back then. I should…”

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cweber911 commented on No Reserve: Ex–Steve McQueen 1971 Husqvarna 250 Cross

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

“Anyone with the wrenching skills and the work space could have a lot of fun with this. Forget show car status, this is a drive it while you play with it diamond in the rough. First, pay the bucks to get an expert diagnosis of the issues. The interior looks more than serviceable so just get it running right…not perfect, just safely drivable. You now have a great project (father and son?) that will constantly reward your efforts. Take your time going through the mechanical needs…then move on…”

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johnireland commented on 1982 Ferrari Mondial 8 Coupe Project

“All of a sudden it’s 2003, I’m in my parents’ living room putting Need for Speed Underground into my Gamecube. I’ve got a Focus with green underglow and nitrous. It’s built to dominate the circuit races, but I need a better car for drifting. My dad helps me with some of the tougher races – we’re gonna watch some Monster Garage after we get a few races in.
Shoot… I might just go into my own living room now and pop the game into the Gamecube. For old time’s sake.”

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rickytickytavvy commented on No Reserve: Steeda-Modified 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 “Fireball”

“Once upon a time in America, Peugeots roamed the streets. Good times!”

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masterqi commented on No Reserve: 1975 Peugeot 504 GLD

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

“In August 1981 at the Laguna Seca raceway, Briggs Cunningham was the guest of honor. He brought a good number of the original race cars to the track for that weekend and invited all the drivers and mechanics that had driven for him over the years for a weekend reunion. My father was one of those drivers. He and I rode our motorcycles from the Midwest out to California, timing it so that he could be there for the commemorative weekend. Mr. Cunningham assigned the C4 roadster to Fred Wacker to be…”

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olinjun commented on Cunningham C-4R Continuation

“The Individual Velvet Blue pops with the Gold wheels! These cars are like shifter karts with doors. People that know, will know! I’m almost to the break in service on mine. Can’t wait for the rest of the power to be unleashed!! Like it needs more!! Many smiles per mile!”

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Tombo62 commented on Individual Velvet Blue Metallic 2026 BMW M2 CS

“When you are doing one of these cars, NEVER bond the bare steel cage without replacing the zinc chromate primer. That is a valid and strong corrosion inhibitor, used in aviation since the 1930’s. Today the cheap and easy way is to go to Aircraft Spuce and order the primer in rattlecan, but for a restoration of a C2 coupe, there is a hundred year upgrade. Consolidated Coatings of Riverside CA makes aircraft polyurethane in “yellow zinc” and “green zinc” colors for WWII aircraft restoration.…”

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InternationalBlue commented on No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Project

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:

“Thank you all. I will do my best to honor Jeff’s legacy. If you are interested in coming to the World Finals at the end of September, let me know. All welcome.”

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DanC4 commented on No Reserve: 250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed

“We’ve been going to Bonneville for over 25 years. First with the Buell team ( I got into the 130 Club on a Buell). In 2008, I set 2 landspeed records, ECTA Maxton and Speedweek. I got my A liscense in 2009. After a break to concentrate on our motorcycle race team (AFT Flat Track) we returned with a Ford F150 Lightening. We are the current record holder in the A/FMP class at 170+ MPH. This year we are Gold Sponsors of the SCTA-BNI Bonneville season. My intention is to return this legendary Audi…”

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DanC4 commented on No Reserve: 250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed

“I knew this was a California car as soon as I saw the chrome wheels. In the 90s, my uncle, who was a doctor in Newport Beach, bought this exact same spec. As a kid who was used to being toted around in spartan Volvos, I thought it was the fanciest car I had ever sat in.
FWIW early 1UZ-FEs are non-interference engines so timing belt failure (which is rare) is not necessarily catastrophic.”

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analogdialog commented on No Reserve: 1991 Lexus LS400

“Soooooo happy!!!! I’m literally in a chair at Dr office and being shocked by a scrambler system and it burns like hell but this is making me focus on something awesome!!! Very grateful and excited to bring this girl from CA to FL!”

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seanhayes25 commented on 29-Years-Owned 1991 Acura NSX 5-Speed