Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

“Hello BaT universe! I am the owner, craftsman, artist of this X-34 Landspeeder tribute vehicle. Since I couldn’t acquire the real one from that galaxy far, far away, (the import/transport fees would have been “astronomical”) I decided to build one to commemorate the upcoming 50th earthly anniversary of this iconic movie vehicle. I am looking forward to all the comments, questions, and bids.”

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StoneRoller_ReadLuke24 commented on No Reserve: X-34 Landspeeder-Style Golf Cart

“When I scroll BaT, I’ve always held out hope I’d come across two cars: my dad’s ‘66 E Type, and this car. I sold this car to the current seller. Bought when I was 14, restored it, drove it through high school and into young married life. Sold it when I was broke with a growing family to support. Broke my heart to sell it, but clearly I sold to the right individual. Car looks absolutely amazing. I’ll start the bidding with the last sale price…”

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Mgh20180 commented on No Reserve: Backdated 1971 MG MGB Roadster

“Harold is a Stroppe and Ford icon still with us today, he admits he is older and as for all of us, his memory is fading.
Rod unfortunately is no longer with us but there is a lot more info on his legendary existence.
with that being said, i invite anyone who knew or knew of Harold Allen and or his talents to share any stats and stories with us and the same with Rod?
i am sure @BajaBronco / Andrew and @Todd_Z. and @House along with a handful of others will have some important history and…”

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Chapter2 commented on Ex–Rod Hall 1971 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja

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

“Wow !! Brings back wonderful memories as I learned how to drive on my Dad’s ‘60 Bonneville convertible ..He was a “car guy”having several Chrysler letter cars before I talked him into the Bonneville. Our neighbor had a ‘59 Bonneville convertible and he took me for a ride on a warm summer night with the top down …When he hit the gas and I heard that VROOOM of the carbs opening I was smitten !!
He told my Dad to make sure he ordered the Tri/Power option to match the power of his…”

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Noisyboyz commented on 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

“Many years ago i used to take quite a few road trips and generally would find any excuse i could make up just to do so . There was always a destination , but the journey was the reason , just a love of being on the open road and feeling young and unencumbered . I always used to have my “Road Trip” tape which i had previously recorded and was quite long and had a wide variety of music to listen to on the road but the same song , first up on the tape , “Vehicle” by The Ides of March always…”

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Petrolholic commented on sludgo’s Mile Markers: Mile 220

“The 996T manual has become a gold mine, and it’s super fun to drive. What more could one want in a 911 Turbo, the quintessential sports car of the modern era? Enjoy ownership in safety and good health.”

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RecoveringAtty commented on 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6-Speed

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

“So here’s a little story about why I bid on this car. Our family owns this car’s exact twin, but a 2008 model. Our daughter bought it from us to take to college, and named it Joe. Joe has been a faithful member of our family and now has about 190,000 miles, plus lots of bumps and bruises. Our daughter loves Joe and couldn’t imagine driving any other car. But Joes needs some TLC. When this car came up, it seemed like a sign. It literally is Joe, but with a small fraction of the miles…”

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thisoldcar commented on No Reserve: 11k-Mile 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition

“Ridgelines have quite a following.
In fact there is an online forum dedicated specifically to the Honda Ridgeline (https://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/).
My personal belief is that they are so robust and long lived because they utilize proven engines, transmissions (mostly), AWD design, and even body engineering.
They’re not mechanically high strung, cutting edge, uber fashionable vehicles.
You’re getting solid engineering and time-proven design.
Just the kind of vehicle you can picture…”

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Spokayman commented on No Reserve: 2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL

“I went to school in Caterham – walked by the small factory everyday, and saw them out on demo runs – made myself a promise that I would own one.
Mine’s a 2002 Duratec 2.3l, 5-speed Quaife gearbox, De Dion with LSD rear.
Try this pronunciation as “K8RUM” as one word.”

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blindleyheathboy commented on Caterham Superlight R300

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

“You could hear the Buick before you saw it—low, steady rumble like a baritone singer with a cold. Then it rolled into Fort Stockton, slow and wide as a cattle drive, with more faux wood than a church fellowship hall on potluck night.
A green 1979 Buick Estate Wagon, fresh from a long haul.
Kids at the Dairy Twin pointed and whispered. Men outside the Rusty Hammer squinted, hands on their hips, like cowboys sizing up a stranger’s horse. Rusty himself muttered, “That ain’t a car,…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: 1979 Buick Estate Wagon

“I didn’t think a Ford GT could get much cooler, but here it is.”

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ModelAkid commented on 2005 Ford GTX1

“Thanks everyone, and especially Dean! This is my first vintage Mercedes and I’m looking forward to bringing it home! The original selling dealership no longer exists, but I’m still planning to drive it there anyway for this new chapter of stewardship.”

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SuddenlyEngineer commented on No Reserve: 38k-Mile 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

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

“Take that front light bar off and scenes from Laurel and Hardy movies come immediately to mind. Nothing left but a pile of Model T parts. The bar holds the entire car together.
I can find black touch up paint, it’s the alligator finish that’s difficult to achieve. Apparently it needs 100 years to set up.”

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tpahjim commented on No Reserve: 1924 Ford Model T Coupe

“What an amazing cover photo”

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Hisham850 commented on No Reserve: 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo

“My first landcruiser had 370,000 miles on it. Cannot wait to drive the wheels off of this one”

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LC1961 commented on No Reserve: 402k-Mile 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100

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

“It started with Rusty claiming he’d seen a tailfin where no tailfin had any business being.
“Back behind the Piggly Wiggly,” he said at the Rusty Hammer, red beard twitching like it had picked up a signal. “Down that alley nobody uses except teenagers and stray cats. There’s chrome back there.”
Chrome is sacred in Fort Stockton. You either polish it or you inherit it.
By mid-afternoon, half the town had found an excuse to wander behind the Piggly Wiggly. From the patio at…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: Lot of Four 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air & 150 4-Door Sedan Projects

“I’ve owned my S1 since 1979, worked as a mechanic at a Lotus dealer 1972 – 1974. When I drive and park my Elan in Elkhart Lake, it draws a crowd. Driving the back roads around Elkhart along with the old race track is such a pleasure, little to no traffic, no semi’s. Life is good with a Lotus Elan.”

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Elwood625 commented on 24-Years-Owned 1964 Lotus Elan S1

“I really didn’t want to get emotional about this sale, just easier to handle letting her go in a detached transparent and informative manner. Truth be told, this 1964 Beetle is the last in a long line of Volkswagens I have owned over the decades. My love for Beetles has its origin in a 1961 Beetle my father drove from Newark, NJ to Eugene OR that year after serving two years duty in Germany. A buddy of my dad’s bought the latest 1961 Beetle but couldn’t drive it off the dock as he didn’t…”

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Bugnutz commented on 26-Years-Owned 1964 Volkswagen Beetle