A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“First BaT win. Thanks fam!”
“Besides the provenance of RH and HA, this is an awesome spec – ’71 with Stroppe installed power steering and auto with lettered adapter. Exciting to have and driving the 4 turn steering offroad is awesome. Ask me how I know.”
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:
“This car appears to be the very car that AK built for road racing, then retired it for show car duty. I was hired by Hooters at the start of the 92 season to take the car to many of the Hooters restaurants for display. I also make several commercials driving the car at different racetracks, and some were televised on national tv that year. I have such fond memories of the years working for Hooters and with Alan at many of his appearances at the restaurants. I continued on with Hooters in a…”
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Chevyguy77 commented on No Reserve: 1992 Ford Thunderbird NASCAR Race Car
“I have not seen one of these in many, many years. That’s the great thing about BaT. You get to see cars that you have long forgotten about.”
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JohnF1966 commented on No Reserve: 1978 Plymouth Sapporo
“Ford used the turbo fours in the mid-80’s to position themselves for higher gas prices. Fantastic, future-focused cars like the Mustang SVO, Merkur XR4Ti, Thunderbird Turbo Coupe…and then gas prices fell and the Mustang GT became the star. The SVO has one of the most unique (and short-lived, and polarizing) front end designs in Mustang history. This is a great example and should be fun to watch!”
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lpethick commented on 24k-Mile 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“@Rupersburg congrats!
Thanks for all the comments and bids on the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO the past two weeks. Thanks to the team @BaT”
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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
“Who remembers this Road & Track issue? Articles by the great Phil Hill.”
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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
“Former owner of this car, here. This was one of the best running and funnest driving 911’s I have ever owned. The E model has smaller numbers, but probably is the best driving street machine out of all the early cars. 1972 model to boot! For a little background, this car was purchased brand new by an airline 747 captain living in Tiburon, CA. Years later I find myself working for that same airline. A few years back I was flying with a guy on a multi day trip. We were shooting the breeze while…”
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TangerineT commented on 1972 Porsche 911E Targa 5-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“WOW!! This is my old car that I owned for 26 years and restored during that time. If the buyer wants to know any of the history, I can provide info for the period that I owned it. @IanC – When I sold it, I did include the Jaguar Heritage Certificate with it. Since I got it so long ago, it looks much different than the ones you get today. Hopefully, it’s still with the car. The colors are original – Opalescent Silver Blue with dark blue interior and top. I’ll be watching this one!”
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psg559 commented on 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Roadster
“It’s a 4-seater? Looks like I’ve found my next family car!”
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PeskyBird commented on Leyland FV4201 Chieftain Main Battle Tank
“The era of BMW design that was art, sophistication, sportiness, and build quality. Beautiful e24. GLWTA!”
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Dspoljaric commented on No Reserve: 1988 BMW M6
“What a cherry looking little car! 1963 remains my favorite year for the Type 1 1200 Sedan and seeing one like this, in stock spec after years of well-loved ownership just makes me smile! Everyone has a VW Story and this VW has a great story all on it’s own.
I didn’t see anything mentioned about a “Birth Certificate” and, while it may be impossible to receive one before the end of the auction, this car deserves one. Per the technical data on TheSamba.com Chassis No. 5241720 would have rolled…”
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MSD_6378 commented on No Reserve: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“This has it all- right year, right transmission, killer color.”
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ShirtPants commented on 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4×4 5-Speed
“Crank windows, crank sunroof, 100 hp, period correct BBS wheels and Recaro seats, original color. Super cool.”
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SFMor911 commented on No Reserve: 1983 BMW 320i 5-Speed
“I’m a Datsun fan (B210 and my BaT 510) and have never seen one of these ever except in my trusty 1977 Datsun model line sales brochure. The rarity of this F-10 WAGON is indescribable.”
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HeavyTank77 commented on No Reserve: 1977 Datsun F-10 Sportwagon 4-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“The first time anybody noticed the Pontiac Grand Safari outside Grounds for Divorce Cafe, most assumed it belonged to tourists who’d made a navigational error serious enough to involve prayer.
The wagon sat crooked beneath the diner sign like a grounded cruise ship from the Nixon Administration. Mesa Tan paint. Fake woodgrain peeling near the tailgate. Chrome roof rack big enough to carry sheet metal or emotional baggage. The thing looked less parked than abandoned by history.
Inside…”
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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: 1973 Pontiac Grand Safari
“I am ugly crying.
Thank you for your support.
I will take wonderful care of her.”
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Mamahand6 commented on No Reserve: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
“1998 Supras are neat for a whole bunch of reasons, but if you’re not aware they are the only years with the following parts.
1. Light gray colored dash panels
2. Passenger airbag has Supra name on it
3. VVTi featured on the 2JZ-GE engine (first time we see it before IS300)
I’m certain I’m missing a few things too. GLWTA!
Steve @ Rumble Auto”
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RumbleAuto commented on No Reserve: 33k-Mile 1998 Toyota Supra
“In 1967, my dad informed me that he had purchased, with my savings, 1960 Falcon with 60K miles for $325.00.
While it would not have been my choice, I was excited to enter the world of independence from walking, bicycling and public transportation.
The 144 ci engine didn’t last long with my heavy foot and the constant diet of re-refined oil I fed it from our local Site gas station.
I found a 260 at the junk yard and that was a great improvement.
The original radiator did not like the 260, so…”
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Atom0096 commented on No Reserve: 29-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Falcon Futura Project