Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “The 330 GTC has always been a favorite of mine. And the 512BB. When I was first working out of college in the early ’80’s my wife and I honeymooned in San Francisco and I dragged her to Ferrari Los Gatos, and there on the floor were my two dream cars, a 330 GTC sitting next to a 512BB. I remember them being in the $25 – $35K range? And thinking, I’ll be able to afford one of those. Unfortunately life intervened and prices for these cars increased but I was finally able to realize a dream…”

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    CarCrzyTom commented on 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC

    “I own a manual 6 speed ’07 NC. These are just fabulous vehicles. Nothing goes wrong. Certainly one of the finest engines Mazda ever built. Gobs of fun driving top-down and a true value fot the $ spent. New owner will be happy. GLWTA”

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    Spider_Mike commented on 15k-Mile 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT

    “Thanks to all bidders. I fell in love with the 904 when I first saw one in the 1980’s. I think it the most beautiful care design ever. Thats why I had to have the Beck 904. I started discussing the car with Chuck Beck in early 2020, and pulled the trigger in October of 2020. It was a 3 year build process, and I visited the factory many times during the build. My wife was involved too, and picked out the interior colors. I think it turned out nicely. Thanks for all the positive comments.”

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    Armbrust commented on Beck 904 GTS

    “The 505 wagon, IMHO, is one of the great longroofs. They endure rugged conditions in Africa without complaint. The 4 cylinder engine is about as indestructible as they get. Cargo capacity is unmatched. Yet the ride is so so comfy. Best seats anywhere. The video shows it off well.”

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    raoulr commented on 1992 Peugeot 505 SW8

    “Another one that I helped build at Torslanda in Goteborg. Some had a note under the dash: built in Sweden by a yankee. I was the only American out of supposedly 46 nationalities working there”

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    volvo240s commented on 1979 Volvo 242 DL 5-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “Just at the point when after all these years, and carefully observing thousands of listings, you begin to think you’re getting a handle on the collector car market, something like this comes along and puts you back in your place.”

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    stev0001 commented on LS3-Powered 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Sport Coupe ICON Derelict

    “@mhawkeONT When you get behind the perfectly placed seat and controls slung very low and see the iconic view out of the windshield you know you’re in something very special. You see it you feel it. Going through the gears it just sings, the shifter like a rifle bolt unlike any other. The pedals are place PERFECTLY for heal and toeing. The intake and exhaust climbs to insane levels particularly in 2nd gear, the balance and steering weight are just sublime. Brake pedal feel is just right.…”

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    1982Mondial commented on One-Owner, 4,300-Mile 2005 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed

    “Look at that engine compartment.. not only can you actually see that beautiful big block engine, you can even see the road below! God I miss the simplicity of these old cars! They will forever be timeless.”

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    kenzied1565 commented on 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu COPO L72 427/425 4-Speed

    “Gorgeous, significant milestone car! Way ahead of its time. Wonderful restoration and great to see it here on BaT. We’re all excited to see what it will do, as well as the interest and conversations it will spark. If only it were in the U.S., dang!”

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    CarGuy70 commented on 1941 Tatra T87

  • What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I owned two 1976 Trans Ams back in the ’80s and ’90s: a 400 4spd and a 455 4spd. They are really special cars. I often notice TA owners leave the shaker hood scoops sealed, and I wonder why. It takes a few minutes to remove the plate and the intake noise completely changes the driving experience and adds some power. My friends would ask me to get on it just so they could hear the roar from the shaker scoop which sounded like it would suck in animals and small children if they were too close.…”

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    JohnnyWunder commented on 21-Years-Owned 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

    “My dad is a 90 year old retired firefighter. I’m wondering what he would say if I showed up in his driveway with this for his upcoming birthday. He’d probably figure out a way to water his tomato plants with it… 🤔😂”

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    CLTLarry commented on No Reserve: Ex-PittRace 1986 Spartan FMC Pumper Fire Truck

    “The previous owner was a good friend of mine that has now gone to the garage in the sky. Seeing this brings up some great memories and I like to think he’s watching the auction from above. This was his final sale before he passed, he was pretty much in his last days during the auction. I was so pleased the auction went so well for him at the time. One final time at BAT and he hit it out of the park! Love ya an miss ya Joe!
    And to the next owner of this amazing rig…congrats in advance,…”

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    bugnbox commented on 1968 Chevrolet C20 CST Custom Camper w/1966 Del Rey Sky Lounge Camper

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

    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

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I did the rear disc conversion on this truck many years ago. It was done using front hubs (bolt right on) and RRC /DI rear rotors and calipers. I never liked the way Land Rover cheaped out on the factory rear Salisbury disc setup by using the narrow drive flanges with short splines that strip out easily and short spindles with narrow spaced bearings… That’s why I used to do it this way, retaining the far better wide drive flanges and longer axle spline engagement, with wet splines. The…”

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    51rvr commented on 1993 Land Rover Defender 110 NAS 5-Speed

    “When I was a kid, I remember overhearing a conversation between my mom and dad about it being time for a new car. Final words to my dad were “I don’t care what it is as long as it’s a station wagon!’. Boy, just imagine if he had come home with this one!!”

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    PanteraMike74 commented on No Reserve: 31-Mile 2025 Audi RS6 Avant GT

    “I use to own that car. I bought it from the original owner who owned it in Sacramento California. When I sold it through a Ferrari shop located in San Mateo it went back east . At the time it still had it’s original paint and by looking at the pictures I think it still does.. I had both seats redone in the original material that I obtained from Italy.. i remember the car well. ( I designed the battery closing panel as I could not find back then an original battery cover.. The car never had…”

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    dinoverde commented on 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “Thank you all for the love and nice comments for this beautiful NSX-T. Hard to see it go but excited to see it start its next chapter with @Matchbox1095. I hope you’ll enjoy owning and experiencing this car as much as I have! Congrats!”

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    cdav0 commented on 1998 Acura NSX-T 6-Speed

    “Brown cars are underrated.”

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    OwenPoodiack commented on Anthracite Brown Metallic 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years

    “The CKD cars assembled in Belgium were for tax purposes. The cars were shipped “body in white” with the drivetrain out of the car and no interior trim installed. Final assembly and paint were done in Belgium and avoided import taxes somewhere around 30%.
    While no production records from Belgium have survived, the TR Registry has obtained shipping manifests that lists vin numbers and engine serial numbers along with the dates they went. As the cars were shipped to Belgium in small…”

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    YankeeTR5 commented on 1968 Triumph TR5 PI 5-Speed

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