A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“brake duct hoses, eyeball CAB’s, adjustable rear subframe and holes in floor and wheel well from a roll bar that has been removed. looks like this car spent some time being properly used on track….”
“I have a similar setup with a Rover 4.0. The all aluminum Rover is 35lbs lighter than the original 4 banger. I’m getting 26 mpg in mine.”
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:
“Thanks P 38. I went to college driving a new R1 with air-conditioning. And automatic. I dated.my wife in a red Avanti. Married in 1965 and sold the Avanti get a car with a bench seat for our daughter’ s car seat. I have known where my original car is but have tried unsuccessfully for 30 years to buy it. When this car came along, I said what the heck. I’m excited to have a supercharged car and relieve some old memories. That is a lot of what the old car hobby is about.”
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greenway commented on 44-Years-Family-Owned 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 4-Speed
“Taking quiet satisfaction that, in this era of automotive touchscreen-maxing, “crank windows” is a noteworthy feature that adds value.”
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Type5314 commented on Single-Family-Owned 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
“I grew up in my family’s Pontiac dealership that opened in 1967. Crazy about high performance Firebirds & GTOs, especially the rare & special round port cars. From RAII in 1968 (356 cars), RAIV in 68 & 69 (1808 cars), 455 H.O. in 71 & 72 (5037 cars) and the last of the Mohicans, SD-455 in 73 & 74 (1296 cars). With over 4000 Pontiac dealerships back then most never acquired a single super duty during the two years of production. They were insanely hard to get. Our store…”
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ChipBeck commented on 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455 4-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Thank you all. I will do my best to honor Jeff’s legacy. If you are interested in coming to the World Finals at the end of September, let me know. All welcome.”
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DanC4 commented on No Reserve: 250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed
“We’ve been going to Bonneville for over 25 years. First with the Buell team ( I got into the 130 Club on a Buell). In 2008, I set 2 landspeed records, ECTA Maxton and Speedweek. I got my A liscense in 2009. After a break to concentrate on our motorcycle race team (AFT Flat Track) we returned with a Ford F150 Lightening. We are the current record holder in the A/FMP class at 170+ MPH. This year we are Gold Sponsors of the SCTA-BNI Bonneville season. My intention is to return this legendary Audi…”
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DanC4 commented on No Reserve: 250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed
“I knew this was a California car as soon as I saw the chrome wheels. In the 90s, my uncle, who was a doctor in Newport Beach, bought this exact same spec. As a kid who was used to being toted around in spartan Volvos, I thought it was the fanciest car I had ever sat in.
FWIW early 1UZ-FEs are non-interference engines so timing belt failure (which is rare) is not necessarily catastrophic.”
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analogdialog commented on No Reserve: 1991 Lexus LS400
“Soooooo happy!!!! I’m literally in a chair at Dr office and being shocked by a scrambler system and it burns like hell but this is making me focus on something awesome!!! Very grateful and excited to bring this girl from CA to FL!”
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seanhayes25 commented on 29-Years-Owned 1991 Acura NSX 5-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“WOW! I’m exhausted. Congratulations ttscout. I hope it meets all your expectations and then some. Excited to work with you to get the details done.
Thank you for all the comments, questions, compliments and interest.
I’ve now been on both sides of a BAT auction. Both are equally exciting, fun and nerve wracking. I need a beer.”
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jb2102 commented on No Reserve: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed
“Lauterbach hulls are indeed special as is the family. Thanks for the heads up about the book and reunion. If there was a way to get to the event it sure would be fun.
Back in the 1970’s on Seattles Green Lake were some special times. We would sit on the beach with a battery operated B&W 2 inch TV screen watching Indy and at the same time enjoy the boat races. Some hard core racing with Larry Lauterbach and then Tom D’Eath piloting Lauterbach hulls against John Leach’s Buccaneer.…”
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Buzby commented on No Reserve: 1972 Henry Lauterbach 16′ Racing Hydroplane
“My great grandmother was one of the first VW owners in Montana. I think she was on her third VW when she purchased one just like this, same color, in 1962-63, from the dealer in Butte. By this time, my great grandfather had stopped driving, so she drove them everywhere. One road trip took them west to Seattle, down through San Francisco and finally to Phoenix before heading back home via the Grand Canyon and other sights. Quite an adventure–but just one of many–for two old fuddies in a…”
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jgage1201 commented on 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“A Christmas wish, a dream of speed and grace,
No simple toy beneath the tinsel’s shine,
But a Chiron Bugatti to leave its trace,
A masterpiece of power, wholly divine.
The price tag high, a fortune vast to pay,
For roaring engines and the scent of leather new,
Upon this joyful, gift-receiving day,
A gleaming marvel, in a stunning hue.
Beneath the tree, no socks nor simple game,
But keys in hand to unlock might untold,
To feel the rush, the engine’s rising flame,
A Christmas…”
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MTH commented on 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
“I’ll add a brief perspective here as someone who has worked on and flown a wide range of aircraft.
For background, I’m an A&P with Inspection Authorization (IA), with nearly two decades of experience in airline maintenance, and I currently fly the Boeing 767. I’m also a general aviation aircraft owner and have owned and operated a GA maintenance shop.
I’m familiar with Lil’ Red and her maintenance history, and I’ve reviewed and observed the work that’s been performed on…”
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Mr_Intl commented on 1972 Grumman AA-1A Trainer
“Our family thanks all of you for checking out our car and for the fun and informative dialogue this week. It will be a bittersweet moment to say goodbye to this piece of history. Our hope is for this ol’ girl to have her story told and her former glory restored. We congratulate the future auction winner of the 56’ Imperial Convertible project. We can’t wait to see her roll down the street, top down, and HEMI purring once again! Best of luck to all the bidders.”
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Kay777 commented on 1956 Imperial Convertible & 1956 Imperial Sedan Projects
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I would have seen this car take pole Vancouver Indy. Never missed a day of Indy CART when we had the series in Vancouver. What experiences! Those of us that are hardcore racing fans should count ourselves lucky to see have these cars run. I fear for open wheel racing with the growth of hybrid/EV. You just cannot substitute internal combustion and the screaming revs , the smells, the vibrations deep in your chest .
Magnificent car, this example. And the absolute top of the heap for its…”
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Tobyallen commented on Ex–Jacques Villeneuve 1995 Reynard-Ford Cosworth 95I
“Jacques Villeneuve is from my home province of Quebec and is a legend in these parts for having won the F1 Championship in ’97.
His father was Gilles, was one of the most electrifying F1 drivers ever. 1982 R.I.P.”
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Hoppy18 commented on Ex–Jacques Villeneuve 1995 Reynard-Ford Cosworth 95I
“Only request is whoever wins this does a series on YouTube documenting”
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JamesTH commented on No Reserve: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Project
“I drove one of these on the Lotus Factory test track, a phenomenal car. This has the touring suspension which makes it a nice daily driver. I did not drive an Emira with the sport suspension but from what I hear it is still very streetable. I have a friend with an Emira so far the only repairs are software updates.”
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randymiller71 commented on 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition V6 6-Speed
“I can’t believe I won this. I am super stoked.”
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urseppos commented on 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe X50 6-Speed