What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

“Thanks! Reeves was my brother-in-law and I’m very close with his kids, so this one is coming home to the family!”

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Tiny_Tim commented on 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Callaway Twin Turbo

“This photo is of one of my favorite days with this car. My son bought the GTI when he was 14. We spent a year and a half working on the car and this was the day he got his license. We drove the back roads in Litchfield county and ended up at the top of mohawk mountain for a sunset.
I want to thank all of you for your input, comments and stories. Connecting the prior owners of this amazing car was an unexpected bonus.
I hope the successor of this car shares the passion for this car…”

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orrtj commented on No Reserve: 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco 4-Speed

“As the owner of Callaway GTV6 TT #1 for 32 years, and somebody who has researched these cars in detail, I can attest to how special they are. When I purchased #1 I also purchased the original Callaway blueprints and a vast amount of factory documentation as well as a large spare parts inventory. I spent a few years helping my late friend Reeves Callaway create the registry for these cars, as he, in his own words, said “I was just a kid, we didn’t track this program like we should have!” With…”

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CC350 commented on 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Callaway Twin Turbo

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

“I own an’07 Miata. Nothing goes wrong. Maintenance is inexpensive. It’s a total blast to drive top down. New owner here is gonna be happy with the value he/she gets for the $ spent. These are simply GREAT vehicles. GLWTA”

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Spider_Mike commented on No Reserve: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT 6-Speed

“Driver & passenger sound like two kids in a candy store – can’t blame them.
Awesome ride to take to a track on weekends & I’d do school drop off during the week.”

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Micro912 commented on Paxton-Supercharged 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 Race Car

“@68Vet
Baja California and back to Sacramento in a slant six Dart? That is an absolute adventure and proof positive that these cars were built for exactly that kind of journey. No drama, no breakdowns, just mile after mile of honest reliable transportation through some pretty unforgiving terrain. That slant six was one of the toughest engines ever bolted into an American car and your story is a perfect reminder of that.
Thank you for sharing that memory and for the kind words. That is…”

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heathbrockwell commented on No Reserve: 29-Years-Owned 1972 Dodge Dart Custom 318 Sedan Project

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

“Thanks everyone. That was fun. My first bids and win on BaT. What a cool community.
I saw this car with Mario at the helm at Portland in ’91. My first indy car race with my dad, who is a huge Mario fan. Sentimental value is off the charts for me.”

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rocketwog commented on Ex–Michael & Mario Andretti 1991 Lola-Chevrolet-Ilmor T91/00 Indy Car

“As a 48 year old blue collar helicopter mechanic with no inheritance coming, I really appreciate a vehicle like this. Even to be able to change the spark plugs would be an honour to someone like me.
This car is about as perfect a specimen of machinery as you can have. Congratulations to whoever the new owner is, as well as a hearty thank you to the previous and current owner for being such amazing caretakers and stewards of such a treasure.”

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Rotor_Trash commented on 1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Sweep-Panel Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron

“Son of the former owner here. While many will associate this car with Martin Swig, this is the car I will always associate most with my dad.
I won’t try to compare my dad’s looks with those of a Sprint Lightweight, but the two had more in common than you might think. The more time you spent with either, the more you discovered beneath the surface. Behind that easygoing exterior was a playful, competitive spirit, very much tuned for speed and performance.
Dad bought the car around the time…”

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wings_ficara commented on No Reserve: 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Lightweight

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

“I was at summer camp so I was around 10 years of age when my camp best friend said his father was coming to visit for the afternoon. Something I always missed as my father lived in Italy and camp was in the United States. well his father did indeed show up and riding a Vincent Black Shadow! I was by heritage a motor head already. What in the world was this motorcycle, it was not a “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” which were taking America by storm at the time. When my friend introduced…”

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LarryCorvette commented on 1954 Vincent Black Shadow

“Thanks all. She’ll be coming home to Orange County and I’m looking forward to a drive down the coast and a few open stretches that we’ll both enjoy.”

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PDV commented on 17k-Mile 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

“When they were introduced could not sell what had been planned for U.S. mkt and some returned to Europe. Those sold here went down in value for awhile and then…. Mine was not taken by first purchaser when it arrived at dealer. I had originally turned the allocation but took it. Early comments from an owner captures it. Fantastic sound, torque, manual, no turbo, compliant suspension, smiles everytime”

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Thor40 commented on Fayence Yellow 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

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

“Wow! I feel like I need a cigarette and I don’t even smoke!”

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The_Dude_Abides commented on One-Owner, 23k-Mile 1999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition #22

“The Torqueflite/rear axle upgrade is brilliant. Bet this dream mobile has easy cruise speeds now, with better economy and crisp shifts to match. Colors, options, upgrades – doesn’t get any better – GLWTA as if that wish is even necessary!”

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Innkeeper commented on No Reserve: 21-Years-Owned 1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible

“This is my previous car. Oh how I loved this car. Way too much fun. So hard to find one in this condition. Love the Recaro seats you added! I’ve owned 6 CRXs – some were DX models and some were Si models. As a tall guy I loved the DX models without the sunroof for the extra headroom! Seller is a stand up guy – GLWTA!!!”

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fishcat37 commented on Turbocharged B18-Powered 1988 Honda CRX 5-Speed

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

“And it finally happened…. lol. Thanks for the encouragement everybody. This is the exact ca I’ve been wanting for a long time.”

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tyradad commented on 6k-Mile 2006 Ford GT

“I saw a red one at a car show in Woodley Park: I thought this was such a beautiful car
I asked the owner if he would sell it: he said $65K
I told him I would think about it: you know how that goes: this was around 1985
Well many years later: I bought a white one LHD at the Gooding auction for a little over
$300,000: a record price at that time
All my car friends said what a stupid purchase!!!
6 months later there was on on the cover of Sports Car magazine that sold for $1.1 million in yellow…”

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mmalamut commented on Bobby Rahal’s 1967 Toyota 2000GT

“I laughed out loud when I saw this listing. Not at the machine or the seller’s fine presentation of course, but at the breadth and depth of human ingenuity for all manor of powered conveyance. We motorheads have a lot of fun don’t we?
Kudos to the seller for showing us what this thing can really do.. Here’s a rig that cuts through all pretense with unapologetic utility. Mainstream automakers take note.”

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BCMac commented on No Reserve: 1989 Hägglunds M973A1 SUSV