What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

“I’m a tech at Colonial Toyota in Milford and saw this car come in the shop for service and the pictures do not do it justice on how incredible clean this car is, it’s in damn near showroom condition. Our whole shop was infatuated with this car. Our service writer Dwayne, was worried that it wouldn’t get done in time because we couldn’t stop drooling over it 😂 GLWS”

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Shawnnoel19 commented on No Reserve: Single-Family-Owned 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo 5-Speed

“I have to admire the audacity and the laissez faire attitude! “…also notes “moderate damage” from a July 2014 accident in which the vehicle overturned” suggests that the owner approaches this Civic as Jeremy Clarkson approaches Reliant Robins.”

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osteome commented on No Reserve: 2002 Honda Civic Custom 3-Wheeler

“This is a couple more pictures of the owner for 55 years. They both have had a wonderful life together, the stories they could tell!”

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DENWERKS commented on 55-Years-Owned 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe SS LS6 454 4-Speed

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

“Merci beaucoup. The car will indeed be driven across Paris, France’s fantastic b-roads and through mountain passes in Europe, both as a cool family car and also for vintage car rallies & events that I love to go to or organise.”

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Archiveslaroute commented on No Reserve: Randy’s 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop 4-Speed

“When I first saw this auction I wanted to Jump! I expected there to be an Eruption of bids due to provenance. Driving at 10/10th would be like Runin’ With the Devil for sure. This car is the stuff Dreams are made of. If I won, I would definitely Dance The Night Away. OK I am done…”

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anthonyjp commented on Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

“I grew up in a family of chevy owners, just chevy’s, and I had my big block in high school. Then the new girl friend asks me over to meet her family and what does the Dad have, an Opel Manta in orange. He takes me out to inspect it and at some point hands me the key and says, have fun. Well, I did and from that point forward my world changed. Tried to talk my dad into letting me buy an MGB, that didn’t work until I bought my own in college and started auto X’ing with it. Then road racing…”

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SRB commented on No Reserve: 1974 Opel Manta Rallye 4-Speed

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

“Thanks all! I’m compiling the finest Fiat coachbuilt museum in America and this was the missing piece. I am so excited!!!!!”

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happiesttrees commented on No Reserve: 1970 Fiat Moretti 850 Sportiva S2

“I’d like to thank everyone who joined the conversation. There were many great comments, and I learned a lot about my car. This BaT process has been so cool for me to be a part of. It’s just been fun – maybe the only fun way to let go of this car. Here are a few last pics. Thank you all!!”

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NIbor commented on No Reserve: Supercharged 2005 Lotus Elise

“I worked on the development of these back at the start of my career as an engineer with Isuzu in Cerritos, CA. The prototype from Japan was purple and RHD which got lots of stares and thumbs up Super fun cars to drive. Drove it to Lake Tahoe through many fun roads. Handled pretty well for a SUV.”

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alxsanchez23 commented on 1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS

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

“My Dad was one of the first SAAB dealers in the US, so I grew up with the cornpoppers. We were located near the entry port and headquarters . I remember visiting the New Haven HQ and riding a freight elevator to Ralph Millet’s office. We had one tech whose job was engine replacement, and he was kept busy. They are fun cars to drive, the odds of seeing another one on the road rare. This is a beauty, good luck with the sale.”

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Jester419 commented on No Reserve: Monte Carlo–Style 1966 Saab 96

“I bought mine new in 04 (same color and spec) and with a wife and 4 kids, drove it 210,000 trouble free miles in 15 years making it the best and most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned. If this truck was properly maintained, 100k miles is nothing and should provide the next family years of reliable service. I don’t know the seller at all but love his responsiveness and transparency in this auction. GLWTA.”

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Balance commented on No Reserve: 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali

“I quite like this version of the 2002, I still remember in 1970 when my father picked up his brand new 2002 Ti here in Vancouver. My father’s car came in Colorado orange, it had a limited slip differential and sunroof but only a 4 speed transmission. The next year, I used the Ti for all my driving lessons and tests when I pursued my driver’s licence, even the driving instructors were impressed with the car.”

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Wilkie commented on 1970 BMW 2002ti

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

“In Carlisle, Pennsylvania 2025 the chief engineer of the project who has since retired stated that this is the perfect supercar. All of the cars tested went 213 mph but they only certified the GT for 205 mph. He also noted that not one motor malfunctioned in the testing process. all of the first and second generation Ford Gt‘s engines were built by Jack rousch at their plant in Michigan.. when I visited the engine factory back in August he was actually there working believe it or not in…”

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GTFRAN commented on No Reserve: 906-Mile 2005 Ford GT

“Very rare to see an LS with the Saddle interior. Very nice.”

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Wheelyneat commented on No Reserve: 2004 Lexus LS430

“My ‘84 was the twin of this car. It too had the blue interior, which I thought was much more interesting than the more common red/burgundy. Worthless Trivia: the ‘84s gained a filler piece at the front bumper which concealed the lower fascia.
To this day that car remains as a favorite. Many fond memories of track days at Lime Rock Park, graduate school in Indiana, that little car followed me around like an energetic puppy.”

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High_Hope commented on 47k-Mile 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI

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

“At the end of the film, The Conversation, Cindy Williams (Shirley of Laverne and Shirley) is seen getting into an MB 600 Pullman, which belonged to Francis Ford Coppola, who directed the movie. Coppola won the 600 on an earlier wager with Paramount. The studio wasn’t sure if “The Godfather” was going to be a hit, but he made them promise him that if it was, they’d buy him any car he wanted, as he was weary of schlepping around with his film crew in an old station wagon. So he said “I…”

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5gearsinreverse commented on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600

“I can’t believe this is a 12 year-old wagon. This design has aged so well and I imagine it will continue to do so. Perfect sinister look to match the wicked motor underhood!”

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Tripledigit commented on 33k-Mile 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG 4MATIC Wagon

“These cars did not have a rope rear main seal, although there was a short section under the rear of the sump. They had a threaded slinger at the rear that thru oil back into the engine as it ran. With time and bearing wear this became less effective. It can be adjusted to improve function and there is a lip type seal available from several sources that might improve things if installed correctly, although all this requires engine removal. These old cars can leak from several places and it is…”

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morganplus8 commented on 1947 MG TC