A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Yet another 1st for BaT.
Longer and wider than an Escalade, the Celestiq is the pinnacle of American craftsmanship and luxury.”
“Yes, used to throw those Muncies in and out like they were plastic ! I remember drag racing on Saturday night and getting home around midnight, working on the car all night , reload and head 50 miles north on Sunday to race again.”
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“This Montrealer is visiting LA for the weekend.
I visited the Peterson Museum yesterday, including the Vault … what a treat for this layman to see so many spectacular “automobiles” in 1 place!
This Rolls would be perfectly suited there.
@Dollycat3, cheers back …with a fine cup of British tea for this gem.”
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Hoppy18 commented on 1971 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI All-Weather Cabriolet by Frua
“I have an extensive amount of hands on detailing and reconditioning experience with the W126 model over the past 25 plus years, and its so nice to see such a well preserved low mileage example. This is such a period cool color combination, and the brown leather is so clean and well preserved !!!
I would LOVE to personally own a car like this, but I would probably double the mileage within the first year if I did. Such a great driving car, and in my opinion the W126 is way up high at the top…”
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Dean_Laumbach commented on 15k-Mile 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
“GM should bring back the S-10! I had a 92′ and put 435,000 miles on it. Same engine as this one. Parts were cheap and they were easy to work on.”
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rgfulks commented on No Reserve: 1987 GMC S-15 Sierra Classic Club Coupe V6 4×4 5-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“As a sidebar to this 250,000th auction listing, yesterday at the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, BaT Co-Founder Randy Nonnenberg, spoke at length for the entrants and attendees about the phenomenon that brought about what we are experiencing here — how it began and how it evolved. It’s a fascinating story of insight, risk and reward that’s about as “American” as anything can be.
On the field were a number of “BaT Auction” sales as well as sellers, commenters and attendees who read the…”
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Delia_Wolfe commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
“”body is said to have sustained damage from shrapnel during a missile strike” . . . that’s not damage, that’s character.”
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Paul_Dietzel commented on 1965 GAZ 69
“Pontiac sure had some pretty cars in the Sixties. They’ve aged well too. Great to see two Pontiac B Bodies with three pedals on BaT in the same week… how unusual is that?
This car would have a circle of admirers at every Cars and Coffee you drove it to… elegant and much less common than the A Body cars of the era. Truly the “executives’ hot rod” especially with a four-speed.
Wonderful car… :-)”
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msjbythebay commented on 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupe 4-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I’ve been a 912 owner and enthusiast since 1968, and this is by far the finest 912 driver I’ve ever seen. I know the guy who designed and built it, and I’ve seen the car numerous times. It truly is unique. A lot of time, thought, money, and effort went into the car. Everywhere you look, there’s a special touch.
Start with the basics. Look at the panel fit. The engine lid lines up exceptionally well with the fenders, light units, and bumper uprights. The lower quarter panels fit…”
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Frank_Barrett commented on 2.4L Polo-Powered 1967 Porsche 912 Coupe 5-Speed
“I’m going to jump in first on this one and declare it to be an amazing build.
The original Avanti is hard to improve on. Like the E-Type, I consider the original car one of the stand out designs of the 20th century.
Over the past 60 years however, improvements in suspension, brakes, and powertrain have made thoughtful enhancements to the original design very desirable.
This Avanti covers all the bases with exceptionally fine taste while not offending the original design. Great…”
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Raffi commented on LS3-Powered 1973 Avanti II
“………..calypso red 740i. That sparked a two year search for the “right for me” e38. I was very lucky to find a 2001 740i sport with only 27k miles, which is still sitting in my garage with approx. 30k miles. It still brings me back to the memory of the calypso red e38 in the showroom and the love affair continues.”
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Jzap commented on 10k-Mile 2001 BMW 740i Sport
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“What a neat rig with an incredible pedigree! And you won’t need to bring a trailer because it’s too precious. Just drive it home and enjoy it.
I don’t have a lot to add on top of what others have said about Harold Allen except to say that many years ago I came into a collection of his Stroppe-related photos from Ford Motor Company and I’m forever grateful for those.
I think this is the only Bronco I know of that was owned by one of Ford’s off road racing stars that has come to market in…”
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Todd_Z. commented on Ex–Rod Hall 1971 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja
“Condolences to your Grandfather-he looked like a happy chap!
He obviously cherished this BRG beauty!
Cheers!”
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LandSpeedster commented on One-Family-Owned 1999 Jaguar XJR
“The BMW 3.0 CSL is a 1970s icon. It has no equal. It’s the car upon which BMW has built its image and reputation since 1972”
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Delia_Wolfe commented on 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I bought my 1st 300SL roadster in 1987, and sold my last one in 2018. I have loved the model since I was a 1st grader in 1957. I found the 300SL to be remarkably bulletproof when sorted by an excellent mechanic. I 1st met Scott Grundfor in 1989. Because I lived on the East Coast, most work on my 300SL’s was done by Paul Russell, in Massachusetts. My ownership experience was greatly enhanced by my membership in the Gull Wing Group, founded in 1961, and dedicated to the preservation, and…”
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Last_Roadster commented on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
“Nine-liter Viper power with a six-speed manual and a transfer case? Look out SRT Trackhawk! As a kid I was intrigued by Bill Harrah’s daily driver Jerrari, the Wagoneer with a Columbo V12, but this has more than twice the HP! Amazing, GLWTA!”
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Valiantjim commented on Viper-Powered 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief 6-Speed by Vigilante
“Just shy of 50 years old, and the design is still stunning. And mechanically, an easy car to maintain and a fun car to drive, especially in this original configuration. One of the landmark Ferraris that will always turn heads wherever you drive it. GLWTA.”
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johnireland commented on 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Wow, what a stance on this spectacular F100 bumpside 4×4. The two-tone color scheme is awesome! Interior is nice and the engine is clean. Truly a cool build here!”
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BaerBronco commented on 390-Powered 1969 Ford F-100 Custom Cab 4×4 4-Speed
“The gap between the order date and the serialized date on the Marti report reminds me that Ford workers went on strike in the fall of 1976.
I had factory ordered a new Econoline 150 around the same time as this Bronco and I took delivery in January of 1977. My van was the same Midnight Metallic Blue as this Bronco. A Great color”
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CascadeHawkeye commented on 1977 Ford Bronco Ranger 302
“So I have taking a break from BaT for a while and thought what the heck, let’s see what’s happening. Wow, this amazing 928 and an honest to goodness perfect Mangusta. Holy moly welcome back!”
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GP1393 commented on 1979 Porsche 928 5-Speed
“Many can own this. Very few can restore this. Some can ride this. It’s a commitment at all levels and entirely worth it. Legendary bike.”
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tista commented on 58-Years-Family-Owned 1932 Indian Four