Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

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  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “@Treetrimmer is spot-on. Ford’s own memos state that the purpose of this group of these GTs was not to introduce the Mustang, but to introduce the first-ever offering of the availability of the GT Package. That’s why the 60 cars were not 1964 1/2 models. They were 1965 models because that’s the year in which the GT Package was first offered.
    In reference to a different comment, comparing them to pace cars, etc. reveals they are not so alike for several reasons. Mainly, the introduction…”

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    WCBBatVette commented on No Reserve: World’s Fair Batch 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe GT A-Code 289

    “The 4.08 rear end coupled with the 5 speed ZF makes any Pagoda 230,250,280 a sports car with far better acceleration, and also legs for the highway without the typical high revs of the 4 speeds. A 4.08 could not work in a 4 speed, since with even their 3.xx rear ends they are spinning to fast for highway speeds.”

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    mserpe commented on 32-Years-Owned 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 5-Speed 

    “I was a young car-crazed teen and recall when the Monza came out for the 1975 model year. I thought it was an awesome looking design. When this Mirage package was announced I was really excited! Yeah, it was just a 305, but it was all about the styling for me. Really neat to see one here on BaT!”

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    JayKay2430 commented on 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage

  • Yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “@WIZZZZ
    I met Fred at Bonneville in 1963. He had set a 2-way record the previous year at 99.06 mph with his absolutely stock Corvair Monza. I had managed to go 107 mph with my stock 61 Corvair but needed bigger tires. Fred told me that Rambler Station Wagons had 15″ wheels that would fit Corvairs. There was a little junk yard on the outskirts of Wendover, Utah right on the state border with Nevada. I went down there and found a Nash Rambler in there with two 6.40 X 15″ tires (1 was…”

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    tomkeo commented on Tom Keosababian’s Record-Setting, Propane-Fueled & Turbocharged 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Sport Coupe

    “Last summer the Eastern PA Chapter of the Audi Club did it’s annual covered bridges drive and ice cream run. A very fun and spirited ~150 mile drive. I show up in my 1989 80 Quattro, my wife drove our 2001 TT 225 Roadster, and a guy I had never seen before at any Audi event shows up in one of these. Jaws dropped. He was super nice, down to earth, and had no problem with any of us getting in and checking it out.”

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    IMissMySaab commented on 363-Mile 2025 Audi RS6 Avant GT

    “I love the unique stuff you see on BAT. GLWTA!”

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    70_duster commented on 1979 Mazda Titan Wide Low Diesel 4-Speed Dually

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Chris here, the founder of S30.world
    I’ve truly enjoyed the auction so far and am humbled by the response from everyone.
    I have invested an extraordinary amount of time and resources into the S30 platform and for those who truly understand these cars, the reason is obvious.
    When I finally decided to take the 240Z back to the level of when it first left the factory, it became a personal statement and an expression of pure passion for the car. I wanted to create a tribute to the S30…”

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    Christoffel commented on 1971 Datsun 240Z Series I by S30.world

    “I am both really happy and sad at the same time to see this car listed by Fred on BaT. I was the one that originally built it as part of a project series on our old website (VWVortex.com) and it looks like Fred has really done a nice job in preserving and maintaining my old car. Bid with confidence.. and I will look forward to seeing the questions and the auction progress.”

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    PaulGinAZ commented on 2.1L 16V-Powered 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S 6-Speed

    “I’ve always has a soft spot for first-year designs. Back in the day, car designers were able to accomplish things with their new creations that actually made it into first year production. These unique attributes were often removed or replaced by the bean counters in subsequent model years. The 67 TBird is a good example: compare the front bumper on this car to a 68 or later and you’ll find a beautifully designed full-chrome piece that is replaced by painted metal on other models. The…”

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    originalblackplate commented on 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “In the fall of 1975, Fort Stockton had a way of educating you whether you asked for it or not.
    That afternoon, the freshman left Jim Bowie High School—“Home of the Fighting Knives”—with his head full of Health & Human Anatomy, a class that had spent the better part of the day explaining things nobody had ever explained to him before, using charts that looked like they’d been drawn by a committee with a grudge. The bell rang, chairs scraped, and every boy in the room walked out…”

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    CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

    “Had mine for almost two years, absolutely love it (V6, manual, sport suspension with Goodyears). Some people may be put off by a sports car that can lose a 0-60 battle with a modern high-end SUV, but that’s not the type of person that owns a Lotus long-term. These cars talk to you and let you know how you the inputs you make create the overall experience. I wanted this car because I wanted engagement.
    Think about marksmanship for a moment – you’re at the range shooting 800 yards with a…”

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    mkg.elm commented on 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition V6 6-Speed

    “In 1984, I was 13 years old and my parents were finally considering other cars to replace their old GM boring 4 door sedans. We went into the Nissan dealership and there was a 50th anniversary 300ZX which looked exactly like this one. Compared to what I was used to riding around in at the time, the Z was a spaceship in comparison. So cool and I didn’t really know what a turbo was, but I knew I wanted one! The dealership had it roped off to keep drooling kids and teens like me aways from…”

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    ViperNC commented on No Reserve: 17k-Mile 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 50th Anniversary 5-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Thanks everyone! And, yes I will definitely be driving it!”

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    gtrmnmck commented on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta

    “I’ve learned a lot on this project. Thank you dad, grandpa, uncles, and friends to show me around the toolbox. This project has certainly helped me as a 15T Blackhawk mechanic to pick up aviation terminolgy easier. I wouldn’t have had the start I did without your help. My projects started small LOL, but have gotten bigger over the years. If anyone has any remaining questions, feel free to ask. Happy to see this car go to a good owner, but I’m happy to drive it around to car shows and…”

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    1970DartWright commented on 440-Powered 1970 Dodge Dart Custom Hardtop

    “The Lexus LS430 was built at the moment when the pursuit of perfection and the economics of mass production briefly coincided. That window has closed; it may not open again in our lifetime. And so these cars matter—not for what they are worth in dollars, but for what they prove: that it was possible, that once, for six years in a factory in Tahara, Japan, human beings got as close to perfect as human beings have ever got in the building of a motorcar. And then they stopped, and we moved on……”

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    JCDenton commented on No Reserve:18k-Mile 2006 Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury Package

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “Yessir, plan to put some miles on.”

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    billviper commented on 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

    “On my dog walks about once every two weeks, only on sunny days, a 442 that looks to be identical to this car drives by me. I’ve yet to be able to check out the car up close. The sound of that car is amazing. The look of that car is amazing. snap my neck following it as it goes by. Probably one of the best looking cars in my town, and there are plenty of nice cars. These cars wear yellow really well. The tasteful black stripe accents are icing on the cake. Necking snappingly beautiful. Like…”

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    Tobyallen commented on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe W-30

    “The duck walks into a bar by himself and sits down on a stool.
    The bartender none-too-happy walks over and stares at the duck.
    The duck stares back… both glare at each other for a few moments.
    No words are spoken until finally the duck speaks up and says.
    Sunday’s the famers day off…”

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    Symbolic_International commented on No Reserve: Modified DUKW 6×4 Amphibious Vehicle

    “Ditto to that! Awesome look. Have a 93 myself and live in Austin.
    Pearl Black 199 with gray interior and 120,000 miles. Have had sine 101,000 miles and about 3 years. Awesome ride.
    What is the history of the car pre 2009?
    How about service records?
    Where was it serviced in Austin? Ben’s?
    I’ll be out of town on a e500 road trip from Austin to Midwest to northeast and southeast then back early August.
    This car was made for the road!
    Even getting 20 mph!
    Looking forward to seeing where…”

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    MK69 commented on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E

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