Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

“The Gumball Rally Cobra S/N 3243 had been stored for years until around 2013. Sitting next to it was a 289 Comp.Car. Both came back into the sunlight.
https://www.themotorcarsociety.com/barn-find-cobra-s.html
I have photos of CSX3243 in January of 2014 at the shop of an incredible Pebble Beach restoration mechanic and a dear friend.
Chuck Bail really did it right using Daytona Spyder’s, A/C Cobra’s and recording sounds with Parabolic mikes. There will never be another. Sold my Spyder and…”

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Bambino commented on 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 from The Gumball Rally Movie

“When folks look at my Ford GT, I tell ’em, the most amazing thing about this car is that little blue oval on the front………. It’s a Ford!!!”

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MerlinsGarage commented on One-Owner 2006 Ford GT

“I love these so very much, and that winter scene photo reminded me of a similar photo of a friend’s rally race car fairly well burried in the snow after sliding a little too wide in a corner.”

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Knuckles-R-Busted commented on 1970 Alpine A110 1600 S Group 4

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

“Awesome time capsule! I wish you could buy new cars as simple and reliable as this. Save the manuals!”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: 30k-Mile 1984 Honda Accord Sedan 5-Speed

“This 6-series Packard has been a goal to own one – of my Dad and I – our whole lives and finally hope to obtain. This would be for me to enjoy for my retirement.”

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JoefR commented on 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight 645 Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton by Dietrich

“I own a 1938 Flying Squirrel. The engine number is one digit away from this bike and the frame number is two digits away. When I contacted the Scott Club Registry to authenticate my bike I was advised that 220 Flying Squirrels were produced (500cc and 600cc versions combined) in 1938. The whereabouts of 101 were known. Of those, twenty had the redesigned detachable head as does this bike. GLWTS”

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Maark70fish commented on Ex–Steve McQueen Scott Flying Squirrel w/Sidecar

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

“Never, until today, has El Camino and Continental kit ever been used in the same sentence, for me anyway.
Now, I will never be able to unsee it.”

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Atom0096 commented on No Reserve: 21-Years-Owned 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Project

“Such a beautiful car. Growing up my dad had one of these in a red/orange color. Have so many great memories driving around with him in it. I hope this goes to a great home”

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peche711 commented on 1990 BMW 325i Coupe M-Technic II

“I bought this car intending to enjoy driving it, and I did. I’ve owned this Viper since April 2000 and have kept it longer than any other car I’ve owned. It has spent its life just south of Houston. I’ve enjoyed it enormously over the past 26 years, including four driving schools and 5-6 autocross events. I’m selling it because I’m almost 70 and the Viper has become harder for me to get in and out of and to drive without pain (2 surgeries on the ball of my left foot). I hope its next owner…”

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A-Car00 commented on Original-Owner 2000 Dodge Viper GTS

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

“I campaiged a Landspeed Corvair for many years and Tom Keo is one of my heros. He isn’t just a Corvair Genius but also a scholar and a gentleman. Bid With Confidance!!”

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

“I wish you could still buy cars as simple as this. Save the manuals! GLWTA”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: 1999 Honda Accord EX Coupe 5-Speed

“That fuse panel is as good as it gets for 48 years old, no wiring hacks, clean relay blocks, no signs of burnt fuse terminals. And all the fuse positions have the correct fuse in them, and fuse 13 is supposed to be empty. Gotta love the hand-painted stripes on many of the wires, these early cars are full of little easter eggs like that.
Definitely worth the hassle of getting the pics to instill bidder confidence!”

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Teutonic commented on 26-Years-Owned 1978 Porsche 928 5-Speed

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

“Stories like this , of lives well lived and machines that are along for the ride , are what bring us back to @bat time and time again.
Thanks for bringing this here and sharing Susan’s story. Just fantastic!”

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Davidlee8 commented on No Reserve: Five-Decades-Owned 1966 BMW R27

“What a great story, thanks for sharing…
Also great to see these old cars getting used, dirty and maybe a rock-chip memory or two…
That Gulf Livery 911 was spotted by me on Fathers Day coming down from Pinecrest last year.
It was my first time taking my daughter on an annual camping trip my wifes family has been doing for years. Wife doesn’t like camping so after years of declining the invite, I decided my daughter was old enough to give ‘glamping’ a shot as an entry into another…”

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2mAn commented on BaT Auction Success Story: 306k-Mile Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 vs. Robin’s Run, Part II

“Back when BMW Car Club of America was still young and Hoffman Motors was the sole U.S. Distributor, it was the club members who offered guidance to BMW owners regarding things to watch out for. One such piece of advice was to avoid purchase of BMWs with two-stage metallic paint due to failure of the clear coat.
Complaints ranged from dulling, checking to llifting and separation of large clear coat sections on all horizontal surfaces — hood, roof and decklid. After numerous complaints,…”

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Delia_Wolfe commented on Euro 1973 BMW 3.0CSi 4-Speed

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

“Merci beaucoup. The car will indeed be driven across Paris, France’s fantastic b-roads and through mountain passes in Europe, both as a cool family car and also for vintage car rallies & events that I love to go to or organise.”

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Archiveslaroute commented on No Reserve: Randy’s 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop 4-Speed

“When I first saw this auction I wanted to Jump! I expected there to be an Eruption of bids due to provenance. Driving at 10/10th would be like Runin’ With the Devil for sure. This car is the stuff Dreams are made of. If I won, I would definitely Dance The Night Away. OK I am done…”

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anthonyjp commented on Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

“I grew up in a family of chevy owners, just chevy’s, and I had my big block in high school. Then the new girl friend asks me over to meet her family and what does the Dad have, an Opel Manta in orange. He takes me out to inspect it and at some point hands me the key and says, have fun. Well, I did and from that point forward my world changed. Tried to talk my dad into letting me buy an MGB, that didn’t work until I bought my own in college and started auto X’ing with it. Then road racing…”

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SRB commented on No Reserve: 1974 Opel Manta Rallye 4-Speed