Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Call me crazy, but I prefer this over the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport. You simply can’t use the Bugatti nor remotely explore the limits. This Prelude you can drive at 10/10 and have a blast. Driving a slow car fast is more appealing and easily doable during everyday driving.”
“I feel like I’m back in College studying again right back from the beginning….throw away the last 60 years of hands on fun and Honda love…..we’ve all been enrolled in CT70, 101….as first year Freshman. Looks like this has become a business……….:)”
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“So, I’m 16 years old and it’s 1972 and my dad had an investment advisor come to our house. I hear a loud car approaching and it’s a Mangusta! I’d never seen one before in the flesh. Only in car magazines, and it was like a UFO landed from another planet! As a car obsessed kid since I can remember, I went outside and walked all around that car, taking in every sinuous line. When the meeting with my dad was over, the guy let me sit in the Mangusta. I remember that day like it was yesterday…”
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BBK commented on 1969 DeTomaso Mangusta
“There are so many things in life that we want, but really don’t need !!!
I love classic time pieces and its amazing to see the value in something like a “Paul Newman Rolex Daytona” and the price someone is willing to pay to own one. Half the fun of owning something like this is coming up with an excursion to utilize it !!! We only go around this crazy world once, and spending a weekend with friends and family playing with this “toy” is worth the price of admission !!!
Very cool. I have a…”
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Dean_Laumbach commented on No Reserve: 1989 Hägglunds M973A1 SUSV
“These aged so well. When new,I preferred the 300ZXTT. 30 years on, it is Supra by a mile. Although there’s much to be said about the FD RX-7, I’ll always give the nod to the car with the legendarily stout engine over the “finicky” one!”
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Type44 commented on Modified 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo 6-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Where would you ever find another one? I haven’t seen these since the 90’s. Cool. GLWTA.”
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89lincolntc commented on No Reserve: 42k-Mile 1986 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van V6 5-Speed
“”Built with the 2.8L EFI V6 and 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission: 1,564 (less than 7% of production)”
As a former XR4Ti owner who frequented the Merkur forums in the late ’90s and early ’00s, I can tell you that examples with the 5-speed manual were engine swap gold in salvage yards. (Though perhaps only the later/larger 3.0 V6?)
Specifically, those looking to ditch the Merkur’s 2.3T and replace it with the V6 from the Taurus SHO. This transmission and bellhousing made the swap much…”
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CarFoolLane commented on No Reserve: 42k-Mile 1986 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van V6 5-Speed
“The swap is Fonzie-cool all by itself, but the fact that this swap is entirely hiding in absolute plain sight is incredibly brilliant. The exterior says Grandma-and-Grandpa’s old Oldsmobile and nothing but a clean and bone stock Brougham.
The gauges and the OEM CB are the chef’s kiss to complement this newfound proper-power Diesel.
Besides, anyone can do an LS-swap.”
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CarDogThreePedals commented on No Reserve: 6.5L Turbodiesel–Powered 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“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
“Who needs a $80k Suburban when you can have a 1970 Country Squire?”
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JAY-Z commented on No Reserve: 1970 Ford LTD 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.”
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rlikis commented on 1968 Mercury Cougar 7-Litre GT-E
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“If you turn on the radio it only plays Donna Summer and the Bee Gees.”
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lewisfoto commented on 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe
“The RoundPort exhaust manifolds were the cracker jacks , not the blocks.
Straight water freezing in them is the #1 block cracker.
Most times in the lifter valley.
71 YG code 455 , 2bbl Automatic application. 2bolt mains.
Correct application #197 455 HO heads
1972 455 HO 2-piece Intake
Correct 7041267 carb with legit stampings and proper date code.
Cracked/Repaired exhaust manifolds.
All that was covered in days gone by.”
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BaronVonZeppelin commented on 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed Export
“If you don’t miss Saab, then you have problems.”
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HeavyTank77 commented on No Reserve: 1974 Saab 99 LE WagonBack 4-Speed
“@ix_xi
As a TCR car homologated by the FIA for championships around the world, “it’s mandatory to use Racing Certified TCR fuel with at least 98RON Unleaded.”
So safe to say you will be fine if you use 98 octane unleaded fuel which is generally available at the track or from any respected vendor.”
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RTCH_Cars commented on 2018 Honda Civic Type R TCR
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Ok
So while we were setting up Rally 1
Mike Z who ran the Saleen shop floor set up a red door complete with gurney bubble on a small dolly door stand. For display and option for people coming to have your door converted.
Of course vin 1314 / signature car owner / Me wanted it that day to swap on my red car for the event!
The door was display only because it was a blemish / defect door and not complete , hence the parts missing on this door!
I think Bony had the first bubble after Gurney…”
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gtjoey1314 commented on No Reserve: 2005-2006 Ford GT Door w/Gurney Bubble
“This seems to be an outstanding example of one of these rare and truly extraordinary cars. I had my ’15 V12VS Coupe (Sportshift III) out today. People obviously differ regarding what they want from a car, but for me, it really doesn’t get much better than this among modern cars. In addition to all the things that make Aston Martins special, the V12 Vantage S is an absolutely fantastic thing to DRIVE. The engine — performance, smoothness and sound (not sure any car made in the last 40 years…”
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Speedraser commented on 2,600-Mile 2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster 7-Speed
“A favorite spot of ours, mornings in Malibu are always a delight when you’ve got a beautiful 60’s 911 with you”
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castlecombemotorsports commented on 1968 Porsche 911L 5-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“This is either the coolest thing ever built or the worst financial decision someone will proudly make”
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Beans_Bacon commented on Ex–Cleetus McFarland Jet-Powered 2010 Chevrolet Camaro “Turbinaro”
“You’ve probably noticed that I’m happily bidding on this special Healey. Coming across such an untouched time capsule of a car is a real treat. We have a passionate Healey community here in the Netherlands (and even a very attractive Austin Healey museum), so I hope to restore this car to its original condition and preserve it for future generations. Kudos to BAT!”
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Ernst commented on No Reserve: 72-Years-Family-Owned 1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Roadster Project
“As a Kia enthusiast (yes, we exist), this is the holy grail. The looks you’d get for telling people what this is make it worth any expense. I’d rather have one of these over the Lotus version, just for that novelty. The stock drivetrain isn’t bad at all, but I can’t help but wonder how one of these would do with a modern Gamma 1.6 or 1.6T swap from Hyundai. In a way you’d keep it “in the family” but really liven it up. I don’t think there’s as many purists out there for the Kia version anyway.…”
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krudmuphin commented on 1997 Kia Vigato
“This is amazing and as others have said should at least anchor a Fox collection. I especially appreciate @CoastsideCat ‘s comment noting that 131HP in 1979 was actually a big deal. We’ve become completely spoiled by the evolving technology that now gives us 1,000HP with clean emissions, albeit typically in 4,500lb behemoths.
I nearly became a new Ford follower rather than jumping on the FWD Mopar developments at the time. The Fox chassis intrigued me as it solved the troublesome loading…”
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Valiantjim commented on 110-Mile 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Turbo 4-Speed