Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

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  • What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “WOW! I’m exhausted. Congratulations ttscout. I hope it meets all your expectations and then some. Excited to work with you to get the details done.
    Thank you for all the comments, questions, compliments and interest.
    I’ve now been on both sides of a BAT auction. Both are equally exciting, fun and nerve wracking. I need a beer.”

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    jb2102 commented on No Reserve: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed

    “Lauterbach hulls are indeed special as is the family. Thanks for the heads up about the book and reunion. If there was a way to get to the event it sure would be fun.
    Back in the 1970’s on Seattles Green Lake were some special times. We would sit on the beach with a battery operated B&W 2 inch TV screen watching Indy and at the same time enjoy the boat races. Some hard core racing with Larry Lauterbach and then Tom D’Eath piloting Lauterbach hulls against John Leach’s Buccaneer.…”

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    Buzby commented on No Reserve: 1972 Henry Lauterbach 16′ Racing Hydroplane

    “My great grandmother was one of the first VW owners in Montana. I think she was on her third VW when she purchased one just like this, same color, in 1962-63, from the dealer in Butte. By this time, my great grandfather had stopped driving, so she drove them everywhere. One road trip took them west to Seattle, down through San Francisco and finally to Phoenix before heading back home via the Grand Canyon and other sights. Quite an adventure–but just one of many–for two old fuddies in a…”

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    jgage1201 commented on 1963 Volkswagen Beetle

  • Here’s yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “@RTCH having worked at David Hobbs Honda in 2000, when they debuted in the US. Apparently, at least for the initial wave or first year, dealerships had the option having all their S2000s fully equipped with aero accessories or non of them equipped. Not sure how long that lasted, but Hobbs had all the initial S2000s equipped. When the first ones arrived at the dealership everything came to a halt, all employees came outside to gawk while David and Greg inspected and tested them for about 30…”

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    Vandabs commented on 27k-Mile 2001 Honda S2000

    “My parents bought a white 65 Notch in the mid 70s from people that had toured Europe in it. It was the car I finally passed my fourth driver license test in . I know , go ahead and lol. Dad made me take the 1st in a 2wd, straight six, three on the tree suburban with no power steering. 2nd in a 2wd , 302 v8 IH Scout with the stiff lurchy clutch that gave you the Jimmy leg. Neither one worked well for a skinny 16 year old. 3rd didn’t leave the DMV because I “didn’t adjust the mirrors” , after…”

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    Ghiasteve commented on 46-Years-Owned 1965 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback 4-Speed

    “I ordered one of these, a British Racing Green unit in NYC and put $25 down on it. It was priced at $6641.00. I didn’t inherit any money when I turned 21 like I told the dealer I might and had to release it to sell to someone else. It did show up on the showroom floor and that was the last time I saw it. I later converted the front of my MGA to look like a cobra… and then changed it back when I made it my first race car… This was in 1965.”

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    Buckedup commented on 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 Mark II 5-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “Jimmy Don Ventura had owned enough unusual automobiles over the years to believe he understood the public. He’d driven a lime-green AMC Gremlin, a Triumph Spitfire that leaked oil with the determination of an East Texas mosquito, and a Plymouth Barracuda that had once stranded him in front of the Dairy Twin during the lunch rush. Every one of them had attracted comments, questions, and unsolicited mechanical advice from complete strangers.
    Then he bought Fred.
    Officially, it was a 1949…”

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    CaptainMyCaptain commented on “5 Ton Fred” Wrecker-Style, Autocar C-50-Bodied Rat Rod

    “If you told me 10 years ago that GM’s only manual performance car would be a Cadillac sedan, I’d have told you you’re crazy.”

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    70_duster commented on 1,500-Mile 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6-Speed

    “I recall the great stories from the original owner. Need to bottle them with the car.”

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    Ptrem commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed

  • What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

    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

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “This is the real deal; with a fabulous history. This Ace-Bristol would be an amazing vehicle to take to vintage sports car races, rallies, and/or classic sports car shows. It will attract attention and be a lot of fun.
    I am familiar with this seller; you can trust you are getting something very special.
    Gene Berghoff —- Jag Connection”

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    MNberg commented on 1958 AC Ace-Bristol Roadster

    “I would have thought Tail of the Dragon at the start of the driving video. But I think I need to get myself out to the west coast for some of your roads. So nice to see cars being used as intended – heck of a build with proof in the performance. Very-very nice, sir.”

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    DrJohnIII commented on Rally-Style, 390 FE-Powered 1949 Lincoln 9EL Club Coupe 5-Speed

    “Somewhat related, gearhead Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) took part in a documentary “La Carrera Panamericana” in the early 1990s, which is just awesome. Wonderful cinematography of the actual race, with Pink Floyd as the soundtrack.
    I stumbled upon the VHS in a bargain bin in the mid-’90s, but it’s all over YouTube now.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Carrera_Panamericana
    Skip the phone or the iPad when viewing. This gem needs to be seen on your big screen TV, with the audio CRANKED! ;-)”

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    CarFoolLane commented on Rally-Style, 390 FE-Powered 1949 Lincoln 9EL Club Coupe 5-Speed

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “In August 1981 at the Laguna Seca raceway, Briggs Cunningham was the guest of honor. He brought a good number of the original race cars to the track for that weekend and invited all the drivers and mechanics that had driven for him over the years for a weekend reunion. My father was one of those drivers. He and I rode our motorcycles from the Midwest out to California, timing it so that he could be there for the commemorative weekend. Mr. Cunningham assigned the C4 roadster to Fred Wacker to be…”

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    olinjun commented on Cunningham C-4R Continuation

    “The Individual Velvet Blue pops with the Gold wheels! These cars are like shifter karts with doors. People that know, will know! I’m almost to the break in service on mine. Can’t wait for the rest of the power to be unleashed!! Like it needs more!! Many smiles per mile!”

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    Tombo62 commented on Individual Velvet Blue Metallic 2026 BMW M2 CS

    “When you are doing one of these cars, NEVER bond the bare steel cage without replacing the zinc chromate primer. That is a valid and strong corrosion inhibitor, used in aviation since the 1930’s. Today the cheap and easy way is to go to Aircraft Spuce and order the primer in rattlecan, but for a restoration of a C2 coupe, there is a hundred year upgrade. Consolidated Coatings of Riverside CA makes aircraft polyurethane in “yellow zinc” and “green zinc” colors for WWII aircraft restoration.…”

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    InternationalBlue commented on No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Project

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