Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

“For those who don’t know…The 1966 Dodge Travco 27′ motorhome was important and special for its distinctive, aerodynamic fiberglass design and its role in establishing the modern Class A motorhome industry. It was a best-selling model that became an icon of 1960s RV travel.
Revolutionary design and construction
Rounded fiberglass body: Designed by Ray Frank, the founder of the original company, the Travco featured a revolutionary rounded, all-fiberglass body. This set it apart from the…”

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Dollycat3 commented on 1966 Dodge Travco

“I’m an avid Toyota & 100 series enthusiast and owner since new. I bought an 03 LC new & traded it in for an 06 LX and never looked back. The VVT was a big improvement for me. The 06 & 07 are by far the most desirable and the ones you want to buy. The LX has a much more luxurious feel and is better insulated, no doubt about it. It is very easy to tell if these cars were neglected or cared for and this is the best one I’ve ever seen. GLWS”

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Gpizzonia22 commented on 18k-Mile 2006 Lexus LX470

“This is my old car that I built about 13 years ago. I have kept up with all of the subsuent owners and all the work done after my ownership has been top notch. It looks like they did a spectacular job on the paint and interior refresh. There were multiple issues with the original engine so the new powerplant was a solid move. If I hadn’t just bought my dream spec 7 year long BRG on saddle E39 M5 touring build, I would certainly be a bidder here. Good luck to the seller and all bidders! I am…”

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RVAE34 commented on 7.2 LS–Powered 1999 BMW 528i Sport Wagon 6-Speed

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

“Just so anyone watching this knows, the “Chip” referenced in the records as a prior owner in the story of this car is my father. This car is coming home”

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Crandy commented on 1970 Porsche 911E Coupe 5-Speed

“Hard to imagine that this stunning body style only lasted 3 years. Peak GM sculpting straight out of mid century Detroit. Whew”

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Craven commented on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

“Just stunning. Hard to imagine today that these were once just considered cars and converted to race cars and sometimes trucks! I read where a wealthy widow donated her late husband’s for scrap to support the war effort.”

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Mapat59 commented on 1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Sweep-Panel Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron

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

“The seller has done a good job giving a brief history of Cisitalia. I have studied these cars for over 40 years and have four of them (Two 202 coupes and two D46s) and had a 202 Cabriolet so perhaps I can provide some clarification. Approximately 110 coupes were made and about 60 cabriolets. Pinin Farina (later changed to Pininfarina) made the first batch of coupes in 1947-48, but then ramped up on working for Ferrari, etc. so most of the remaining coupes were done by Stabilimente Farina and…”

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Cisitalia_Guy commented on Ex–Mille Miglia Storica 1952 Cisitalia 202 SC Gran Sport Cabriolet by Stabilimenti Farina

“I am the farmer who owned this car for years and everything the seller says is true. It was never in any kind of wreck while I owned it. I drove it for about 100000 miles. It had about 22000 miles on it when I purchased it. I drove it like a 930 should be and never had any problems with it, other than I decided to have the engine rebuilt as stated. If you’ve never driven an older Porche over a hundred mph be sure to have both hands on the wheel and pay attention!! The buyer sent a person…”

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Fmdriver commented on 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera

“A Talisman AND an airbag! Cool! Love that interior!”

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e9er commented on No Reserve: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Talisman

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

“OH me gad! This was my bike! @ Pocono Raceway, 1977, Phil Schilling from Cycle Magazine, supporting Cook Nielsen on Big Blue, connected me to Dale Boller the then owner. Next thing ya know the bike is in my garage , brand spanking new in its original crate. The stories i could tell…”

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LBBURROW commented on 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport “Green Frame”

“Some cars whisper.
Some cars glide.
And some cars look like they already know where the bodies are buried.
The 1953 Buick Roadmaster falls squarely into the last category.
Long hood, wide grin of chrome teeth, and those four portholes punched into the front fenders like warning shots across the bow. Buick called the engine underneath a Fireball 8, which sounded less like transportation and more like something the Army might test out in the desert north of town. Around Fort Stockton,…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Hardtop

“16 years old and being handed the keys to this… I can’t even imagine.”

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PWSchuh commented on 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440+6

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

“A great car with a great story! I’m often surprised how wing cars are optioned. For example, the C-21 Center front-seat cushion and folding armrest with column automatic, seen here. Deluxe wheel covers? I guess I assume it’s a class of car that would naturally be more loaded up.
Of course their existence as the manufacturers were pushing the limits of NASCAR homologation rules ensures they are inherently fascinating. Producing them had nothing to do with marketing them for profit.…”

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Valiantjim commented on 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

“Beautiful Square body! I have had 4 over the last 4 decades and have an 85 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 that is a Fall Guy replica. These trucks are imo the best trucks ever made. Someone will be getting a beautiful example and it being the first year of production is even a nicer feature. GLWTA👌👌👌”

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DBG1973 commented on 1973 Chevrolet K20 4×4

“@64_S1 Not only can you drive this back home to the Midwest, you SHOULD! As one who has driven my S2 Elan coast to coast and border to border, I highly recommend it, with a couple of caveats. First, as you noted, install the side windows. Even with the top down it will keep the wind from beating you up. Then, when you put the top up, only if needed for major rain of course, you will stay relatively dry.
Second, do not use interstate highways unless there is no reasonable alternative. As the…”

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Ross_Robbins commented on No Reserve: 1966 Lotus Elan S2

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

“You may be cool, but you’ll never be as cool as Steve McQueen. He was, after all, the King of Cool.
That being said, you’d be a lot cooler riding this than you are right now!”

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

“Well folks, that is a wrap and the end of a 15 year search. I knew about this car from way back when my mechanic serviced my other Lotus cars. I never in a million years thought it would come up on BaT, this should be quite an adventure!!!”

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arbifox commented on 1994 Lotus Esprit Sport 300

“The first thing I looked at was the first driving video, and that made my morning, seeing the focus with the manual steering. No lackadaisical grip on that wheel.
Just the right street car for getting the blood pumping, without needing to get crazy to do it. A simple and easily maintainable build, with no exotic or exceptionally expensive components, and easy access to pretty much everything. It seems like a car that can happily sit on a battery tender, with some fuel stabilizer, and be…”

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68C10292 commented on No Reserve: Modified 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan 5-Speed