Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

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  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “Thanks guys. Looking forward to taking delivery. My mother owned a new one in 79 and I wasn’t quite old enough to drive it. Always wanted one of my own.”

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    tpadgett08 commented on 9k-Mile 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition WS6 4-Speed

    “Thanks all. Privileged to have won this. And, yes, it will be driven..happily. That’s what cars are made for!”

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    jtzer commented on 1969 Citroen DS21 Henri Chapron Serie 2 Cabriolet Conversion by Karl’s Autowerkstatt

    “A restomod Pagoda … that ain’t somethin’ you see everyday … or ‘til now, for me, any day.”

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    Wheels4life commented on M104-Powered 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

    “This is a staggering amount of engineering. To the casual observer it will be hard to detect as the person / team that did this, did it to an OEM standard where you can’t tell where the custom parts start and stop.
    Just getting the new long block into the correct position (clears the hood, cross member, firewall, etc.) is hours of trial and error, design work and then fabricating. Then there are all the ancillary items that have to fitted, plumbed and wired, shift linkage, gauges, drive…”

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    ItsOnlyCamryMoney commented on M104-Powered 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “In the fall of 1975, Fort Stockton had a way of educating you whether you asked for it or not.
    That afternoon, the freshman left Jim Bowie High School—“Home of the Fighting Knives”—with his head full of Health & Human Anatomy, a class that had spent the better part of the day explaining things nobody had ever explained to him before, using charts that looked like they’d been drawn by a committee with a grudge. The bell rang, chairs scraped, and every boy in the room walked out…”

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    CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

    “Had mine for almost two years, absolutely love it (V6, manual, sport suspension with Goodyears). Some people may be put off by a sports car that can lose a 0-60 battle with a modern high-end SUV, but that’s not the type of person that owns a Lotus long-term. These cars talk to you and let you know how you the inputs you make create the overall experience. I wanted this car because I wanted engagement.
    Think about marksmanship for a moment – you’re at the range shooting 800 yards with a…”

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    mkg.elm commented on 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition V6 6-Speed

    “In 1984, I was 13 years old and my parents were finally considering other cars to replace their old GM boring 4 door sedans. We went into the Nissan dealership and there was a 50th anniversary 300ZX which looked exactly like this one. Compared to what I was used to riding around in at the time, the Z was a spaceship in comparison. So cool and I didn’t really know what a turbo was, but I knew I wanted one! The dealership had it roped off to keep drooling kids and teens like me aways from…”

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    ViperNC commented on No Reserve: 17k-Mile 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 50th Anniversary 5-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “Fox Body owners standing by”

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    anthonyjp commented on No Reserve: Ford 5.2L Voodoo V8 Engine and Tremec 6-Speed Manual Transmission

    “Thank you @mbaum – I’m excited about this opportunity to channel my inner Dustin Hoffman! This car will soon be enjoying the hills and curves on the Blue Ridge Parkway and hopefully some long distance road trips.”

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    Vap3rd commented on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duetto

    “You should definitely join us next year @PDXBryan and so should lucky new winner of this wagon. The Boston Cup event will give you the perfect chance to enjoy the city and travel that week and enjoy the change in seasons nicely.
    A friend in Toronto bought this car’s twin for his daughter to use while in college in BC. She made several trips regularly each year back and forth before giving it back to him and moving to the UK for work. The car had just over 100K kilometers when I visited…”

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    Symbolic_International commented on No Reserve: 1.9L TDI-Powered 1991 Volvo 240 Wagon 5-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

    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

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “This was my dream car when I was in 1st grade. I had (and still have) a Matchbox car of this car in the same color! This brings back so many great memories. Cars are a beautiful reminder of the past. @seller – thank you for bringing this to auction. Best of luck.”

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    LegacyGraphicDesign commented on 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 4.2 Roadster 5-Speed

    “When I think about my 16 years with Penry, I often think about the adventures we went on. Here’s a little story for you….It was 2016 and I had been hired to do a show in Missoula, MT. The thought of not being able to mountain bike, camp, or play my guitar for a whole summer led me to pack him up and hit the road. I drove straight through to a friend’s house in St Paul. The next day I headed northwest to North Dakota so I could camp for a couple of days at Theodore Roosevelt National Park…”

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    PenrysMom commented on No Reserve: 2007 BMW 328xi Sports Wagon 6-Speed

    “Ok, I am digging deep into the Archives on this one. The year is 1992 and this is my high school yearbook. My buddy’s dad had a 1987 black 911 turbo and my friends brother had a 1987 928 S4, the third one is me in my dad’s Porsche at 17 years old dreaming off the future. That picture is 34 years old and 51 year old me has it in my garage still:) This car has brought me happiness for decades and hopefully the next care taker of it will experience the same joy it has brought me and my family.”

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    Desertautosport commented on Single-Family-Owned, 13k-Mile 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “I am just imagining the amount of time in sourcing all of the proper items from clamps and hardware hoses plating to recreating spot welds. The sheer amount of time would be daunting. @groceg summed up very well in his post.
    I for one I am glad bring a trailer posts are archived and available for reference.
    No need to say good luck with the auction. More of a need to congratulate the future caretaker, complement the work done, and the seller.”

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    996sthelens commented on 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I by S30.world

    “i have followed a LOT of MB auctions out here over the years and have bought several with unique colors, but i am pretty sure i have never seen Rubellite Red Metallic. love it with the porcelain interior! quite a beauty!
    wonder if i could find one in a cabriolet…”

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    gscharnagl commented on 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 Coupe 4MATIC Exclusive Edition

    “My first car was a 1979 5 door GLE in this same color combo… it was 1987 in Syracuse NY, so there was already rust starting to consume the rear end of that beauty. I drove the hell out of that car lugging amps and guitars to gigs in high school. By the time I graduated in 1989 the rust won and I sold it to a guy who raced SAABs on a frozen lake nearby… her engine and those glorious front red-ish bucket seats went on to live their best life racing in ice rally’s! Her “GLE” badge still…”

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    Paul_D_L commented on No Reserve: 1979 Saab 900 Turbo Hatchback 4-Speed

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