What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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:

“Thanks yall! My first time ever bidding on this site lol my stomach was a mess but well done @1980308gtsi
Now my kid isn’t going to college thanks to you lol!”

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manwellr commented on 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo

“Nice original car! Not too many still have T3 headlights that haven’t been restored to concours standards, so that says something about the originality.
Regarding the engine, from what I understand, very few 57s had 265s. The engine stamp would be good info to have. As a July built 283 4v, it should be something like T710FC (I had a Baltimore built 57 that predated this by about a week and it’s engine was T703F).”

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smithdj2626 commented on No Reserve: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop

“Sometimes I look on BaT and find a listing I was not expecting. First what a beautiful one off car. With an interesting history from the beginning factory special order. It has everything I want from a vintage sports car. GLWTA.”

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JWHBOOMER commented on 1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe w/Rambler Rebel V8

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

“I remember seeing these at the Buick dealer in Jamestown , NY. Soon to be just a Honda dealer. Well equipped at base price, and hard to get one.[1976].
I moved back to Washington DC, in mid 78. By fall of 1979, i ordered a [Catherine] brown base car, from a dealer in Fredericksburg VA, which I realized ,after 5 months, was never going to come in. While visiting the local huge dealer in Arlington, I saw a Red LX. I asked if I might buy it for sticker, and the salesmen agreed. Signed the buyers…”

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Uncle_G1 commented on 174-Mile 1978 Honda Accord Hatchback 5-Speed

“I am in love. The opalescent paints that Jaguar used during this era are some of the best looking colors ever produced – almost like late ‘50s Detroit colors, but more delicate. Good luck with this auction, but with a car this good looking, I don’t think you need luck!”

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slickmick commented on 1963 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 Roadster

“Thanks to all for the congrats We live in Oregon and this was always my wives dream car”

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61ss commented on Fuel-Injected, 331-Powered 1957 Ford Thunderbird 5-Speed

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

“Even after more than 50 years, this is really all the car a person needs, for just daily driving, as well as the more spirited moments when we enjoy the wonderful invention that the automobile is. The color combination could not be better. The mechanicals are so pure and honest. The condition is fantastic. A true example of the automobile’s gold age, just before the heavy hands of polticians began to mess everything up. GLWTA.”

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johnireland commented on 1968 Porsche 912 Coupe

“My late friend Joe Sheppard competed against Fangio at Sebring in 57. Joe was driving a Lotus Eleven and won the under 1500 cc class. His co-driver was Lotus founder Colin Chapman. Joe said you could feel the 450S coming up to pass long before you could see it. I hope you have great success with your auction.”

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JPSBGT commented on Maserati 450S Re-Creation

“2005 was a big year for modern Mopar when the Daimler merger enabled the Hemi truck engine swap into a previous generation Mercedes RWD chassis. The Magnum was so unexpected in the industry it was classified as an SUV. I stalked my local dealers in order to take out the first 300C Hemi in town for an extended test drive. I don’t think anyone anticipated the decades of twists and turns in front of the basic package that surprisingly (to me) continued with strong sales to the point it busted…”

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Valiantjim commented on No Reserve: 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T

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

“Going back to Verde Pino”

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mick54 commented on 45-Years-Owned 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

“Very happy to have won this e12. I owned a 1980 528i for 12.5 years until it was crushed by a massive oak tree limb. The e12 is my favorite car in the world.”

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lte12 commented on 1980 BMW 528i 5-Speed

“Dad had a Del Ray Skylounger when we were kids. The bunk above the cab could be made into seats. We loved riding up there (no such thing as seat belts, of course).”

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ghnl commented on 1968 Chevrolet C20 CST Custom Camper w/1966 Del Rey Sky Lounge Camper

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

“Of course, the whole 250,000 Auctions Milestone was all anybody could talk about at the Grounds for Divorce. Lucinda started promoting it the minute the listing went live, offering a Two-Fer on Texas pecan pie and free Folgers to anyone who showed up wearing a Bring a Trailer T-shirt.
Hank over at the Lucky Lady Lounge had a similar promotion going, but the T-shirt had to be wet and there were considerably fewer takers. Ultimately, Earl from Earl’s Salvage Yard and Formalwear took home the…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“OK, I’ve been meaning to write this story for awhile now, and so now is the appropriate time to share that story.
I remember in the early 2000s when all the trade rags showed the new Mustang. they were beautiful. I would periodically go and test drive them. I remember once driving a GT with a 3.73 rear end and a 5-speed manual and that thing had some git up and go!
Where I live, they have a car show every MLK weekend. They had one of these Bullitts on display and I wanted one.…”

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TL486 commented on 630-Mile 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

“As the owner of a 73 1600 Touring, these are fun and useful with the rear seats folded down lots of cargo space they are a few inches shorter than sedans and have a more aerodynamic windshield angle. At a 02 meet up they are rare.
GLWA”

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Rommel commented on No Reserve: 1974 BMW 2002 Touring 4-Speed