What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

“I am the previous of this car and I knew the engineer that built the car. The builder was a very talented engineer and sadly he passed away. I knew the car and I bought it from his estate. The car is a blast to drive and I will miss it. The only reason I have for selling it is that I am getting old and I still have a bucket list of cars that I would like to own before it is too late. I am sure that the new owner of this car will get a lot of enjoyment out of it.”

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jktr250 commented on 3.9L V8–Powered 1979 MG MGB Roadster 5-Speed

“It is a particular pleasure to make comments about this particular alloy engine . disc brake 300SL Roadster. 210 of the total of 1958 300SL Roadsters manufactured between ’57-’63 had the lower weight alloy block engines. These were produced from 3/62 through 2/8/63. The factory built an initial run of 229 numbered alloy block engines, all in 1962, 19 of which were “spares” I owned a number of this variety of 300SL RO’s including this one from ’89-’98. As I recall it was completed in the…”

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Last_Roadster commented on 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Alloy-Block Roadster

“My wife & I got married in July 1978. We packed her little red Chevette to the hilt with all of our wedding gifts and drove from Chicago to Houston with only gas stops along the way. Took us 24 hours! After a few years the drivers floor pan rusted through. A sheet of 3/8 plywood cut to size fixed that. It was no longer the Fred Flintstone mobile! Also had a problem with the horn button. Every time we would turn the wheel to take a corner the horn would honk. NO PROBLEM! We would wave at…”

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Vincehummer commented on No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Chevette

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

“I owned SN 5077 many years ago. The 4-liter engine pulls like a locomotive. There is comfortable seating for 4 adults. I think it is the best of the 2+2 classic Ferraris. You will never regret owning it. – Keith Martin”

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330america commented on 1964 Ferrari 330 America

“been salivating over this truck all week. you simply cannot buy anything like this today. congrats to whoever gets it!”

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DerekPhillips commented on 5k-Mile 2019 Lexus LX570 Inspiration Series

“Outstanding 7 litre rare cat! You’d likely encounter a (live) cougar in the wild before ever seeing another one of these, incredible GLWTA”

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Tituswolf351 commented on 30-Years-Owned 1968 Mercury Cougar 7-Litre GT-E

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

“I’ll echo the comments of others re. the magic of 200SI Maseratis. I’ve had a large amount of seat time in one, as well as a 300S, and have personally owned a D Type Jag, Lister Jag, etc etc. The 200SI remains the best sports racing car I have ever experienced. They are indeed utterly usable and enjoyable giant killers. I sincerely hope the next custodian of this car drives it in anger as there are few experiences that can compare! GLWTA! -Colin Comer”

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CC350 commented on 1957 Maserati 200SI by Fantuzzi

“Had a similar machine built by Idaho Norland, In Paul Idaho, with a Detroit 12V92T engine. We used it at 7,500′-8,000′ elevation in Utah’s Book Cliffs for snow removal from many miles of dirt roads, including down a steep canyon for several miles, in order to allow winter drilling for natural gas wells. It worked great, especially in the canyon where plowing snow was not really practical because a sheer wall on one side of the narrow road and a cliff on the other left no place for plowed snow…”

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MTE-Utah commented on No Reserve: 1984 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1200 w/ Schmidt Snow Blower

“Recently Harry Metcalfe and Jeremy Clarkson met up and talked at length about “Peak Car.” Before overly complicated electronics and nanny state driver aids ruined the experience. When they were comfortable and still had all the power you could want and actually put it down on the road. And before 3 out of every 4 cars on the road was basically the same mid-sized SUV. They both brought Jags to their meetup and I imagine an XKR-S is precisely what they had in mind.”

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Jaaagman commented on 4,500-Mile 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Coupe

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

“Future owner needs to swear on a stack of Plymouth Owner’s Manuals to leave every inch of the drive train original, Love it 👍”

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Mouse51 commented on 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Coupe 3-Speed

“This car is a dream come true. I’ll be reaching out to the seller shortly. Will look brilliant next to our Charleston!”

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RaboK75 commented on No Reserve: 1953 Citroen Traction Avant 11BL

“Timeless styling. Always loved the look of the 505.”

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Autostocks commented on No Reserve: 1981 Peugeot 505 Turbo Diesel 5-Speed

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

“@JMKClassic BRAVO! Thanks for sharing and reminding me how awesome these cars really are. My first car I took delivery Dec 10th 2004 after watching the Ford commercial “THE ONE” over and over and had to have it. My first drive was to take a friend, who said I couldn’t scare her, a drive through Memorial Park that leads to the highway. As I got on the entrance ramp to the 610 Loop, I took it to 60 in 1st gear and when I hit second, at 60, the tires LIT UP!! I was amazed and hit 3rd at about 110.…”

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MACUSA commented on 990-Mile 2005 Ford GT

“I started with Cadillac in 1957 and after working on and around the 57,58 and 59 models I thought, at the time, this was the most beautiful Cadillac we had EVER built. I still fell that way today. Lucky me that I had the opportunity work on and around them. Beautiful fit and finish and they ran so well. I helped out a few times in the Cadillac Executive Garage where these cars were prepared and stored for the factory retail deliveries. The new owners were treated royally including a personal…”

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Retiredjag commented on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

“Finally a driving video done to show how a sports car should be driven!! Great job!! Good luck with the auction, I’m already jealous of the new owner!!!”

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r50 commented on 1963 Fiat-Abarth Monomille GT Bialbero-Specification Race Car

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

“My first car was a 74 2002, non-tii. I learned how to heel-and-toe in that car and used to make fun of my friend Bob who had a GTO he thought was real tough. Oh sure, in a straight line he’d blow me away but he had to start braking for turns about ½ mile out, and I’d just cruise by him, by the time we left the turn he was in my mirror, then in about 15 seconds I’d choke on his exhaust as he smoked (literally) past me. My other friend Rich said if he ever robbed a bank he would hire me as his…”

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ScottOnTheRocks commented on 1974 BMW 2002tii 4-Speed

“This belongs on a Malibu beach at golden hour in a print ad for Camel Lights”

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guerrila commented on No Reserve: 1996 Ford Bronco XLT

“Well that was fun! I just wanted to comment here that i fell in love with this car when I was 16 years old. The first car I ever bought myself at 17 was a 1992 Black SHO, and my friend had a white 89. I’ve owned 5 of the Gen 2 cars since 2003 and I’ve been waiting to add the right SHO to my collection. I have my favorite car from each decade and the car from the 80s was the last missing piece. I am excited to year the secondaries open on the Yamaha 3.0 and to show my 3 young kids what peak…”

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pjfraser1 commented on 19k-Mile 1989 Ford Taurus SHO