What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

“Wow, what a stance on this spectacular F100 bumpside 4×4. The two-tone color scheme is awesome! Interior is nice and the engine is clean. Truly a cool build here!”

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BaerBronco commented on 390-Powered 1969 Ford F-100 Custom Cab 4×4 4-Speed

“The gap between the order date and the serialized date on the Marti report reminds me that Ford workers went on strike in the fall of 1976.
I had factory ordered a new Econoline 150 around the same time as this Bronco and I took delivery in January of 1977. My van was the same Midnight Metallic Blue as this Bronco. A Great color”

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CascadeHawkeye commented on 1977 Ford Bronco Ranger 302

“So I have taking a break from BaT for a while and thought what the heck, let’s see what’s happening. Wow, this amazing 928 and an honest to goodness perfect Mangusta. Holy moly welcome back!”

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GP1393 commented on 1979 Porsche 928 5-Speed

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

“Hello old friend. I say this because this car brings back very fond memories and was the one that started my lifelong fascination with cars. It was in the garage in the back yard when I was in elementary school!
My dad was Otto Klein. He bought this car from Jim Hall when Hall showed up at Elkhart Lake with two of them! I think he paid about $6k for it if my memory serves. My dad had a VW dealership in Springfield, Illinois and started out racing bathtub Porches and a few Ferraris. This car…”

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zachmac commented on 1957 Maserati 200SI by Fantuzzi

“The 8C is one of my favorite cars ever. We do have a 4C in the stable and it is loads of fun, handles like it is attached to the road, and makes funny grunting noises….not a car to tour in though, unless your idea of a tour is to visit a local vineyard 8 miles away.
The 8C has noble bones and as a previous share stated, has easy access to critical parts.
Plus the car is just beautiful. Nobody knows how to predict valuations. I went all in on my 355’s and that has proven to be a lucky…”

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borneo commented on 3,400-Mile 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

“This is as complete, original, and sorted of a Veloce as you’ll find. The history pushes it into another class all together. Qualifies for any and every historic race and Rally that exists. Original engine and transmission guarantees entry into your event of choice. This is truly a once in a lifetime find. Good Luck to all!”

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AutofileClassics commented on Six-Decades-Family-Owned 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce 750F 1.6L 5-Speed

“I find these 6-banger low-spec survivors to be more interesting than the tarted-up show queens that are much more common (and expensive) today. Keep your LS engine and your continental kit, give me 3 on the tree and radio delete.”

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Studedude commented on Single-Family-Owned 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan 3-Speed

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

“My 66 Shelby is a 4 speed, my 65 cobra is a manual, but I have owned two 67 500 Automatics and 3 67 350 4 Speeds. I loved my 67 small block cars, but nothing like putting a 500 in drive and just cruise. Maybe I’m just getting old, but I did catch myself driving the auto 500s more than the manuals.”

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CollectorCarClub commented on 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 Fastback

“What a legacy this car has… Bruce McLaren, who “finished second behind Jack Brabham”… those are names I read about in Car & Driver as a kid… cars were named after these men! And the tracks: Silverstone, Riverside, Laguna Seca… storied venues all.
This is a piece of history, never to be repeated. That it was powered by the little aluminum Buick engine, fed by a quartet of Webers is like icing on the cake. Once again, the offerings on BaT never fail to surprise and amaze.”

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msjbythebay commented on Ex–Briggs Cunningham 1961 Cooper Monaco Mk III

“I have known this DB4 Zagato and it’s sister Zagato 1 VEV since the 1960s at Goodwood and subsequently in the late 1980s when it was local to me and I used to see it driven on the street. Good to see the old warhorse in fine fettle and singing automotive opera….”

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Guido36 commented on Video Inspiration: DB4 Zagato 2 VEV, Maxed Out at the Manx Classic

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

“My dad bought a new 406 w/3x2s in early ‘63. Ford introduced the 427 fastback “legend” as a 63 1/2 model. My dad blew up his 406 and Ford replaced it with a 427 shortblock…under warranty. He will be 85 next week. This one would be a great birthday present!”

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Danphipps commented on 1963 Ford Galaxie Fastback 390 4-Speed

“There are few things that could improve Fort Stockton. This Texaco station would be one of those. One morning it could simply appear, as if the town had been holding its breath for eighty years and finally exhaled in porcelain enamel and red stars.
It isn’t a working gas station, not really. Nobody’s pumping Sky Chief into a ’57 Ford Sunliner or wiping windshields with a rag that’s seen seven administrations. It’s a shrine. A perfectly scaled, lovingly obsessive recreation, right…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on Texaco Service Station Replica w/ Pumps & Memorabilia

“With the recent unveiling of the Dark Horse SC, it only cements that the GT350/R is the last of its breed. Naturally aspirated, special engine (high revving flat plane crank) with a high quality Tremec transmission. The car has already reached legendary status, often compared with a Porsche GT3. The sound is intoxicating, especially north of 6,000 rpms.”

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MillerMustang commented on No Reserve: 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R

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

“Hi this is Phyllis Yes. I bought the car back because I couldn’t sleep thinking
that the paint might be taken off. It will be donated to a museum for all to enjoy.”

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Justme123 commented on 1967 Porsche 911S Coupe “Por She” Art Car by Dr. Phyllis Yes

“Toyota really built them well back in the day. Not only that, but they’re not too big, not too small and look good. New owner will be happy. GLWTA”

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Spider_Mike commented on No Reserve: 1995 Toyota Pickup XtraCab DX V6 4×4 5-Speed

“I own the same car, even down to the 1592 twin cam and automatic transmission. It was built 6,028 cars later than this one, currently has 178,408 miles, and is our daily driver. I got it from the original owner’s family, and am technically the 4th caretaker. Since I also specialize in Fiats, I have serviced it mostly from new.
We take it on club tours, and it’s comfortable at an indicated 70+ mph. In 2024 we won worst in class at the concours d’lemons in Seaside California, and last year we…”

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Fiatplus commented on No Reserve: 1974 Fiat 124 Special Sedan

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

“today is a day”

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alpine325 commented on No Reserve: 2012 Lexus LFA

“I’m in the middle of P&L review call and someone just asked the webex what that dinging sound is and if everyone could go on mute :D”

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Jesseehlen commented on No Reserve: 2012 Lexus LFA

“Awesome! Been wanting one of these for a long, long time. 34 years, to be precise.”

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perrysdeli commented on 24k-Mile 1991 Acura NSX 5-Speed

“I was talking with a gentleman the other day about the GTS and we ended up swapping stories about some of the cars we’ve owned. One that came up was my 2011 911 Carrera GTS. Really nice example — black, PDK, factory AeroKit — but it was full leather everywhere with zero Alcantara.
He made a great point that stuck with me. what really defines the GTS driving experience is the Alcantara. It’s one of those subtle things you don’t fully appreciate until you get back into a properly…”

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alphaclassics87 commented on No Reserve: 18k-Mile 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

“My son Franz designed this car for Bob Lutz and it was the breakout car of his career.”

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frankvon commented on 1,400-Mile 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe 5-Speed