What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

“The 50-year-old realist I’ve become knows better, but the 18-year-old all gas/no brake motörhead buried inside me is guiding my mouse towards the Place Bid button”

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Transcon commented on Mid-Engine, Vortec-Powered 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus

“I had one 50 years ago. Definitely fun and to say driving is a “vintage experience” doesn’t really cut it. It’s pretty much pre-war in feel, but with more power. You are exposed to the elements to about the same degree as a motorcycle with a windshield, and the chassis is the best British custom: suspension that allows you to drive over a dime and tell if it’s heads or tails, and tires with similar width to a current electric mountain bike.”

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Leif_in_Calif commented on 1959 Triumph TR3A

“In high school I drove a ’66 mustang with a 289 and a ’66 red convertible 6 cyl similar to this. I always really enjoyed the 6 cyl version. It was much easier to steer, and somehow felt more fun and nimble.
Still have the 289 (notchback, Ivy Green Metallic). It was my Mom’s car from new and has been lovingly taken care of. One day it will pass to my nephew.”

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digita6 commented on Wayne Carini–Restored 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

“Wow. I am at a loss for words. First time bidding and on a seriously gorgeous wagon. This will be used for testing new software for a motorsport project believe it or not. Home will be in NC and R&D testing on the Blue Ridge Parkway then demonstrated at The Vintage! Thanks for a great bidding battle!”

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AnalogDigitalSystems commented on No Reserve: M62-Powered 1994 BMW 530i Touring 6-Speed

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

“My husband has been wanting a Porsche since he was 8. This is a dream come true. Thank you all!”

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enricojillforlenza commented on 1980 Porsche 911SC Coupe

“I’ve seen these cars in person when they were new at Straman’s over next to the Orange County Airport. The workmanship is superb. No one believes me when I say that there was a convertible CRX.
More importantly than that, no one believes there was EVER a teddy bear wheel made for any car – and I’ve told stories about them on a Volkswagen Cabriolet I once had. I have only ever seen ONE at a tire dealer. Never a complete set.
This car embodies every story I’ve ever told about cars made of…”

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shawnebell commented on 41k-Mile 1985 Honda CRX Convertible Conversion 5-Speed

“Campagnolos and Michelins…chef’s kiss”

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SFM1966 commented on 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC

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

“Ah, the memories! This was my first-ever brand new car, purchased in Petersburg, Virginia when this fresh Army Quartermaster second lieutenant received a small fortune (It seemed so at the time) from the Army in TDY pay and turned it into Kenosha metal. Mine had the 343 not the 390, but was exactly this color, same transmission, and the brown leather which was original to this car, too. The car accompanied me to my first–and only–duty station in West Germany because officers’ car-shipping was…”

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no.radar commented on 1970 AMC AMX

“I had an opportunity to buy a friends 51 Mercury sled, I always wanted from his wife. Gary died in March 2026 from prostate cancer, he was 77, I’m 75. I just don’t have indoor storage for both so the Caddy has to go. I enjoyed it for a year so somebody can have fun with the top down!”

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Ranfabmach commented on LS3-Powered 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

“This is my car. I have had every generation of 911, air cooled and water cooled, turbo and NA, all of which are in various states of “hot rod”. Even my CGT has some mods. I bought this car to hot rod as well, but it was so mint that I couldn’t do it, it is truly flawless inside and out. However, my OCD got the best of me and I invested whatever was needed to make the car perfect and decided to let it go as an offering to the BAT community. @hoarsche enjoy!”

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rbpalley commented on 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo

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

“In many respects the Z432 is like the 911 Carrera RS 2.7.
Very rare, look nearly identical to their garden variety siblings and the high desirability is based all around the engine.
Having a production car in 1972 with a redline of 7500-rpm was insane and the technology that went into that cylinder head was something the Europeans were not even doing until the next decade.
To some degree Nissan did themselves in, as the L-series grew to a 2.8L, a modified L28 could easily outgun a 432.…”

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SlowNRusty commented on 1972 Nissan Fairlady Z432

“My first Aston! I’m petty excited.”

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Chavarian commented on 3,200-Mile 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe 6-Speed

“What is it’s best time around Nurburgring?”

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Tomas2829 commented on No Reserve: “Airnado” Oldsmobile Toronado-Powered, Airstream-Bodied Camper

“Finally acquired my teenage dream car…….”

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Rpinreno commented on 427 Stroker–Powered Superformance Cobra MKIII 5-Speed

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

“It was slow at the Grounds for Divorce this morning—the kind of slow where it had been at least twelve hours since Mayor Goodman said something stupid, leaving the regulars to endure a conversational drought.
Talk drifted to Christmas.
“I only want three things this year,” Chad from the Piggly Wiggly announced. “A million dollars in cash, the souls of everyone who won’t return their shopping carts to the corral, and a kitten.”
A noble list, if a little heavy on…”

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

“Been following these automobili amos builds for a while. They are incredible on an already incredible platform”

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fringecarcollector commented on 1990 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V Futurista by Automobili Amos

“Low mileage, manual, supercharged….this one is going for ALL the money…”

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Xjavier76 commented on 23k-Mile Supercharged 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Xtracab TRD 4×4 V6 5-Speed

“The holy grail of Tacomas! It has it all…GLWTA”

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SimplexFish commented on 23k-Mile Supercharged 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Xtracab TRD 4×4 V6 5-Speed

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

“@Rupersburg congrats!
Thanks for all the comments and bids on the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO the past two weeks. Thanks to the team @BaT”

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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“Who remembers this Road & Track issue? Articles by the great Phil Hill.”

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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“Former owner of this car, here. This was one of the best running and funnest driving 911’s I have ever owned. The E model has smaller numbers, but probably is the best driving street machine out of all the early cars. 1972 model to boot! For a little background, this car was purchased brand new by an airline 747 captain living in Tiburon, CA. Years later I find myself working for that same airline. A few years back I was flying with a guy on a multi day trip. We were shooting the breeze while…”

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TangerineT commented on 1972 Porsche 911E Targa 5-Speed