A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Who needs a $80k Suburban when you can have a 1970 Country Squire?”
“I have learned Ford did offer a 427ci Auto Trans 1968 Cougar but soon after they replaced that engine with the 428ci Cobra Jet. Wow… this is huge! What a find to locate it here. Some lucky bidder will get a vary rare beautiful automobile.”
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Just a big thank you to the entire BAT community for making my first sale such a pleasant experience. If the winner of this auction enjoys owning this car half as much as I did building it and showing it off, then there be 2 very happy guys-the seller and the buyer. Thanks again.”
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tripower54 commented on No Reserve: 302-Powered 1966 Ford Mustang “Mustero” Pickup Conversion
“Just a quick note from many years of experience with the various GTO continuation cars from Terry Hoyle and Rod Jolley.
Absolutely no one executed better examples ever. They were freakishly correct even down to the most minor details.
At various times, I had access to both original Series One, 250GTOs and 64 GTOs as well as having a Terry Hoyle copy in the showroom. They were indistinguishable from each other and would fool even the best experts if they did not see the chassis…”
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Symbolic_International commented on Ferrari 330 GTO Re-Creation
“Been on BAT for over 11 years, Been going to Pebble Beach for over 34 years, This is hands down the very best presentation of any car I have ever seen here… If you haven’t watched the video about its history. Its a must. BRAVO to @CharvetClassics… And Best of Luck with the sale, This is an absolutely exquisite piece of American History…”
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Best_Of_Show commented on 1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Sweep-Panel Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I’d randomly wake up at 2am just to go stare at it.”
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gracilism commented on Lola T70 Mk3B McClendon International Re-Creation Project
“You had me at VHS player.”
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WERA22 commented on No Reserve: 2022 Honda Odyssey Elite by Stay Tuned
“Great spot on the 2022 gearbox oil typo.
Our technicians during that time and during 2023 and 2021 records are all former trained factory Lamborghini guys. You can look them up!
As you can see both Motul and Lucas gear oil was used in 2021 and 2023, so I am very confident this is a “ShopWare” typo.
Our software system in the shop was very clunky until recently.
The former owner was very fussy, this is one of the best 1996-1997 Diablo Roadster examples we have seen. The car was…”
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Curatedlite commented on 2,400-Kilometer 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Hello old friend. I say this because this car brings back very fond memories and was the one that started my lifelong fascination with cars. It was in the garage in the back yard when I was in elementary school!
My dad was Otto Klein. He bought this car from Jim Hall when Hall showed up at Elkhart Lake with two of them! I think he paid about $6k for it if my memory serves. My dad had a VW dealership in Springfield, Illinois and started out racing bathtub Porches and a few Ferraris. This car…”
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zachmac commented on 1957 Maserati 200SI by Fantuzzi
“The 8C is one of my favorite cars ever. We do have a 4C in the stable and it is loads of fun, handles like it is attached to the road, and makes funny grunting noises….not a car to tour in though, unless your idea of a tour is to visit a local vineyard 8 miles away.
The 8C has noble bones and as a previous share stated, has easy access to critical parts.
Plus the car is just beautiful. Nobody knows how to predict valuations. I went all in on my 355’s and that has proven to be a lucky…”
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borneo commented on 3,400-Mile 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
“This is as complete, original, and sorted of a Veloce as you’ll find. The history pushes it into another class all together. Qualifies for any and every historic race and Rally that exists. Original engine and transmission guarantees entry into your event of choice. This is truly a once in a lifetime find. Good Luck to all!”
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AutofileClassics commented on Six-Decades-Family-Owned 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce 750F 1.6L 5-Speed
“I find these 6-banger low-spec survivors to be more interesting than the tarted-up show queens that are much more common (and expensive) today. Keep your LS engine and your continental kit, give me 3 on the tree and radio delete.”
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Studedude commented on Single-Family-Owned 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan 3-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“For those asking: it will be back close to home. I’m in the Virginia Beach area so about 2 hours from Richmond where the original owner/builder was.
I joined JUST to bid on this car. It’s been my favorite build of all time since I saw it 10+ years ago. Once I saw it was for sale I knew I had to take a shot at it.
So unbelievably happy that I won!”
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Sc0tty_kn0ws commented on 7.2 LS–Powered 1999 BMW 528i Sport Wagon 6-Speed
“Almost looks like a Swedish Grand National”
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McBoomFace commented on No Reserve: LS6-Powered 1985 Volvo 740 Sedan 6-Speed
“One of the most underrated cool muscle cars of the early 70’s. Love the hump fender AMX’s. GLWTA.”
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johnnyvett commented on No Reserve: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX 5-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“You may be cool, but you’ll never be as cool as Steve McQueen. He was, after all, the King of Cool.
That being said, you’d be a lot cooler riding this than you are right now!”
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SteveTheodore commented on Ex–Steve McQueen Scott Flying Squirrel w/Sidecar
“Well folks, that is a wrap and the end of a 15 year search. I knew about this car from way back when my mechanic serviced my other Lotus cars. I never in a million years thought it would come up on BaT, this should be quite an adventure!!!”
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arbifox commented on 1994 Lotus Esprit Sport 300
“The first thing I looked at was the first driving video, and that made my morning, seeing the focus with the manual steering. No lackadaisical grip on that wheel.
Just the right street car for getting the blood pumping, without needing to get crazy to do it. A simple and easily maintainable build, with no exotic or exceptionally expensive components, and easy access to pretty much everything. It seems like a car that can happily sit on a battery tender, with some fuel stabilizer, and be…”
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68C10292 commented on No Reserve: Modified 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan 5-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“”Two, Two, Two Mints in One!””
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Thesunisrising commented on Matching 1958 Rambler Super Six Sedan & 1958 Rambler Super Cross Country Six Wagon
“Why would someone build this?
You can also ask yourself:
Why would someone climb Mount Everest?
Why run 26.2 miles
Why enter a steel cage and fight hand to hand until you quit or get knocked out?
Why would you want to be “The strongest man in the world”?
There are so many things in life that will never make sense to a lot of us, and to most of us this build makes no sense. I guarantee that to some this is the ultimate piece of industrial art.
Ownership puts you in a class of…”
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Dean_Laumbach commented on Cummins Turbodiesel-Powered, Six-Wheeled Custom “Cab Over Evolved”
“At the final bid, you could have bought 31,858 sets of WeatherTech mats! Personally I think the Chiron is a better use of space. Congrats!”
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IMCARS commented on 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport
“This is why people started following BAT, not for dealers flipping 2004 Ford Rangers with new paint. I have never heard of this thing, very unique, just don’t want to be behind it on a hill.”
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Thomasgentle commented on Automecca Sports Van “Brubaker Box”
“Woo thanks all!! Finally have my dream car just in time for my birthday too”
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Ultimadrift commented on 1995 Acura NSX-T 5-Speed