A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Dang. Kelly Super Charger tires. Haven’t seen those since cable TV and the Sony Walkman were considered cutting-edge technology.
No need to ask for date codes…they’d be in hieroglyphics or maybe Roman numerals.”
“Thank you so much! I am very happy and excited for the car! She’ll be in good hands.
Cheers!”
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
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
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“My husband has been wanting a Porsche since he was 8. This is a dream come true. Thank you all!”
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enricojillforlenza commented on 1980 Porsche 911SC Coupe
“I’ve seen these cars in person when they were new at Straman’s over next to the Orange County Airport. The workmanship is superb. No one believes me when I say that there was a convertible CRX.
More importantly than that, no one believes there was EVER a teddy bear wheel made for any car – and I’ve told stories about them on a Volkswagen Cabriolet I once had. I have only ever seen ONE at a tire dealer. Never a complete set.
This car embodies every story I’ve ever told about cars made of…”
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shawnebell commented on 41k-Mile 1985 Honda CRX Convertible Conversion 5-Speed
“Campagnolos and Michelins…chef’s kiss”
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SFM1966 commented on 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“My family has been the proud steward of this remarkable 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham for nearly 70 years, and it has been one of our most treasured possessions. My father purchased this car new in 1957 as a gift to my mother, and it has been a part of our family’s story ever since.
My father, Ralph S. Peer, was a pioneering figure in the American music industry; the A&R executive behind some of the most historically significant recordings ever made, including Crazy Blues, the first…”
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PH8159 commented on Original-Family-Owned 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
“The car that blasted through Porsche RR7 at Laguna Seca Raceway in Oct 2023. I could remember being invited to the unveiling of the GT3 R Rennsport. Patrick Long was introducing this beauty in the hot pits at Laguna Seca Raceway outside of garage 12. Great memories capturing this beauty through the crowd of enthusiasts and gear heads at 9:30 pm at night after day one of Porsche’s RR7. One of the best modern day GT cars by Metzger and Porsche.”
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corkscrewlife commented on 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport
“A cool Ferrari moment I thought I would share, the Mondial was the only model Ferrari pope John Paul II was ever seen in. This picture comes from the Pope’s visit to the legendary Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy back in 1988. He later celebrated Mass at the Fiorano Circuit racetrack. Instead of traveling in the regular Popemobile that day, the Pope took a ride in one of the Ferraris that was waiting for him at the factory. The mondial remains an icon with timeless pininfarina lines, mid…”
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Carguy4fun commented on 1991 Ferrari Mondial T Cabriolet
“This is about as thoughtful of a build as they come. The TJM T17 is the best aftermarket bumper in my opinion. I’m curious about the Kenwood touch screen – I’ve got an ’03, and am not familiar with this navigation delete.”
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leucadiacruiser commented on One-Owner 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“in all this auction excitement, I’ve devoted a certain amount of my morning coffee time searching the internet for my own Ferrari 288 GTO – a number of which are thankfully within my price range, including Walmart, for about $100.
However, due to their scaled down 1:18 size and non-running status, it’s unlikely I’ll be driving it anywhere other than “my imagination” during this lifetime.
Perhaps my NEXT lifetime.”
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Delia_Wolfe commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
“Another interesting fact thanks to Andy is this car was shipped on August 17, 1965 and delivered to Hayward Motors in CA and on the deliver truck were two additional 350’s as well as a prototype GT40….now that would be a cool truck to see driving down the road!!! This car is a statement piece and one of the true great American muscle cars.”
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Falconpartners commented on 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350
“Fantastic listing, beautiful wagon. Every time I look through the gallery it brings back memories of the days of wooden picnic baskets and surfboards with the family, when times were just a tad slower. @bosshoss3406pack thank you for the tag, great memories with this one.”
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MrTime commented on No Reserve: 1953 Ford Customline Country Sedan
“Oh my… not sure if anyone remembers the ’67 Plymouth GTX ads in Hot Rod magazine. Roasting the rear tires?
I do… and wanted one ever since!”
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a990dna commented on 33-Years-Owned 1967 Plymouth GTX Hardtop
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I’ve been racing a 1966 Lola T70 Spyder now for five years. And can promise you that the experience is incredible. I certainly hope that the new owner will come racing. And I get a chance to be on the track with this car, and with you the new owner.
Talk about being welcome to just about any grid. This is your ticket.
I also purchased the Lola T163 here on BAT recently. The purchase price was $350,000. And the experience of purchasing the car. And after the purchase. Was very nice with…”
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juspassingthru commented on No Reserve: Ex–Peter Revson 1968 McLaren M6B
“This truck is why the Toyota pickups are on my watchlist.”
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chips66 commented on 1985 Toyota Pickup XtraCab SR5 4×4 5-Speed
“If you are looking for something that will outlast the four-cylinder turbo that is now in the Land Cruiser, this is what you need. These things will go another 400,000 miles, no problem. At first glance, it looks like a garage queen but it’s just getting broken in!”
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Tombo62 commented on No Reserve: 2006 Lexus GX470
“I sent this listing to a very good friend of mine, a VN Minesweeper Sailor who seerved on the same class ships as your Dad rode on missions, and who is a decades long Porsche collector. He will be very interested in the provenance of your Dad’s ’65 SC Coupe.”
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LouFifer commented on No Reserve: One-Family-Owned 1965 Porsche 356SC Coupe