Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

“Why did the manufacturers stop painting cars like this everything is white silver or some gray color and black. I like the nostalgia this color brings back GLWTA”

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2002WS6 commented on 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol Si 5-Speed

“This is Gene Winfield and VooDoo Larry quality imo. I like how there is just enough chrome trim left on the beltline, rear valance, and bumpers. With it being nosed, decked, shaved door handles, and the sectioned trunk lid. That and the frenching of the headlights and taillights. Leaves just the right amount of chrome.
The interior is super clean, the center console around the shifter, and the shifter itself reminds me of a mid 70s Camaro or Firebird.
In pic 27 in the Engine bay, you can…”

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MikeFiftyNine commented on 283-Powered 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Custom Coupe by Ross Suderno

“I was 7 years old when this body style came out in 81. Was begging my dad at the time to trade in his 80 Cutlass Supreme for the newer body style cause this looked so aerodynamic. 45 years later and this body style still looks very attractive to me. Curious to see what this beauty goes for.”

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fawadf commented on No Reserve: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham

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

“Proud to bring this iconic car to BaT. I purchased it directly from Ken Block around the time he transitioned from Ford to Audi, and during my ownership it’s been carefully maintained and preserved to the same standard as when it left Ken’s hands.
This isn’t just a build or a replica of an era — this Hoonigan Escort Mk2 Gymkhana car holds a special place in Ken Block and Hoonigan history. It’s the car he owned the longest, and to me it represents the raw, analog side of what made…”

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racedeck commented on Ex–Ken Block 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 Gymkhana-Spec Drift Car

“I’m 60 now and cannt remember any to events when I was 5 in 1970 but this day I will always remember. , My dad was looking for a slightly used car for the family and I clearly recall the day we went to Beach Brothers Chrysler Dodge Plymouth in Salem, Va to look at a 1969 Coronet 2dr and there I stood staring at the two Superbirds parked beside each in a back row. My dad said they looked ridiculous, I thought they were the coolest cars I’d ever seen. I have loved them ever since. He bought…”

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TonyGto commented on 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440+6

“I know next to nothing about boats. I have no interest in buying a boat. Yet here I am, reading the full description of a boat, looking at the pictures, and studying every single comment. I’m certain I’m not the only one.”

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WishfulThinker23 commented on 1946 Higgins Speedster 17′

“As R&T said in their 1962 road test, “those who select one, get one of the finest.””

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MarkS commented on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series III

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

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

“Something for my 70th Birthday. Perfect car for surf and snowboarding! I will restore the outside and leave the inside as is. Perfect winter project for me.”

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Surf280 commented on No Reserve: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD 6-Speed

“These are so subtle and cool, definitely exceed the cool factor of a WRX or Lancer for nerds like me.”

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patrickquade commented on No Reserve: 25-Years-Owned 1999 Saab Viggen

“Thanks Everyone for a Great Auction!!!
Going to a Cool Surgeon in Oklahoma!!!
It would be a Amazing Success Story if he drove it to Oklahoma from Texas!!!
Have a Great Holiday and Do more things that brings you more Joy!!!!
See you Next Year!!!”

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LuxuryAutoMax commented on No Reserve: 1959 Willys Jeep Fire Truck 4×4

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

“I was a dispatcher at Greyhound in the 80s just after the last Buffalos were retired. One thing you used to see in ads for used buses was “Never a Greyhound,” meant to say it was never thrashed in daily Dog service and probably wouldn’t have chicken bones shoved into all the heater outlets. Looks like a nice bus.
Andrew”

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Watry commented on No Reserve: 1970 GM PD4108 “Buffalo Bus” RV Conversion

“I have been fooling around with cars, one way or another, for over sixty years, and I can’t think of any individual automobile that has enjoyed such star quality for such a long time. Look up the rhapsodic writeup on the 300SL Gullwing in “Sports & Classic Cars”, (Borgeson/Jaderquist), published in 1955! Even then, these cars had qualities that set them apart from all others. Their looks, their performance, their racing history, and the people associated with them…everything adds to the…”

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jim_rosenthal commented on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

“Fun memory. I purchased a very clean, low milage `64 Galaxie 500XL
R-Code 427 4 speed when I returned from Vietnam in `67.
Paid $1700, 59 years ago, when these were just very nice “Used Cars”.
Now, these survivors are the best of the full size “Muscle Cars” extant.”

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LRP commented on 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback R-Code 427 4-Speed

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

“Rare piece: Only 990 Ranchero Deluxe w/ bucket seats were built for MY 1965; just 235 were made in MY ’64.
https://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1965-falcon-ranchero-deluxe-66h-body-code-bucket-seats.19815/“

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200mph commented on No Reserve: 1965 Ford Ranchero Deluxe 289 4-Speed

“Pininfarina was truly on a roll with these mid to late ’60s Ferrari cars. Some of most beautiful designs ever penned, IMHO. The blue is a formidable statement proving the simple elegance of the design. For bigger drivers (he said looking in the mirror) this might be the most comfortable Ferrari ever built. GLWTA!”

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billyblyth commented on No Reserve: 1968 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2

“I had an HF back when new. Loved it. The gas mileage and reliability of these sought after economy cars is incredible. This Cali car looks fantastic and a lucky winner will smile on each shift all while passing the pumps and motoring on! Enjoy”

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Kvox commented on No Reserve: 1991 Honda CRX HF 5-Speed