Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

“Something for my 70th Birthday. Perfect car for surf and snowboarding! I will restore the outside and leave the inside as is. Perfect winter project for me.”

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Surf280 commented on No Reserve: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD 6-Speed

“These are so subtle and cool, definitely exceed the cool factor of a WRX or Lancer for nerds like me.”

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patrickquade commented on No Reserve: 25-Years-Owned 1999 Saab Viggen

“Thanks Everyone for a Great Auction!!!
Going to a Cool Surgeon in Oklahoma!!!
It would be a Amazing Success Story if he drove it to Oklahoma from Texas!!!
Have a Great Holiday and Do more things that brings you more Joy!!!!
See you Next Year!!!”

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LuxuryAutoMax commented on No Reserve: 1959 Willys Jeep Fire Truck 4×4

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

“Thank you all. We reached a fair deal, and I am super excited to be the 2nd owner of this masterpiece. It will be driven much more than it has been over the past 47 years. Will be sitting next to its cousin, my ’73 CSL. Mario (VSR), get some room ready…!!! Thank you, Brian, for working on this deal with me. It will be in good hands for a while! Best to all. David”

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dcblatte commented on Original-Owner 1979 BMW M1

“I thought that someday the “Krispy Kritter” would end up here on BaT! I was born in October of 1966 and have known this car practically my whole life. My dad was a lifelong car guy and friends of the builders/owners Ted Trischler and Frank Dennler and was there the first time they fired up the Kritter! What is ironic that people mention it reminds them of the Batmobile from the rear is that the car was actually built in a cave (Batcave) of the hillside section of Spring Garden that is located…”

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LowMileageClassics commented on No Reserve: Westinghouse J34-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback “Krispy Kritter” Drag Car Project

“For general information only: The “green things” on most Citroëns of this era all relate to the hydraulic system. Green indicates LHM (mineral oil) fluid vs older red (brake fluid) systems. The SM has 6 green things visible under the hood. From left to right you have; Passanger’s front suspension sphere (acts like a shock absorber and allows different ride heights), In the center – Hydraulic main pump, Main pressure sphere (which controls five levels of ride height, brakes, steering, clutch…”

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hydraulique commented on 1971 Citroen SM 5-Speed

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

“36 years selling RV’s, I’m speechless”

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rvman commented on No Reserve: 1971 Ford Country Sedan w/Tote Motel Camper

“Thank you! Excited to add to collection!”

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CharlesDawson commented on 1,300-Mile 1987 Buick GNX

“I absolutely LOVE photo #321: the huge stack of renewal stickers! Most of us peel them off once a stack of five or so piles up, but to leave them all on there for so many years took dedication and a degree of skill.
This is a such a cool package, even without the amazing ownership history. Only things I’d do is get the A/C working, and replace that modern CD player with something vintage or at least vintage looking.”

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CarFoolLane commented on 48-Years-Family-Owned 1973.5 Porsche 911T Targa

“This Car and Driver segment was significantly developed at the 928 Press Launch which was held at the Le Mas D’ Artigny Luxury hotel In St. Paul, France in February and March of 1977. Automotive journalists from around the world attended to experience the cars in person and on local roads. There were 12 cars prepared for this event known as “Press Cars” and these are very unusual and unique iterations of the 928. They carry the first full 10 digit 928 VIN numbers produced. These cars were…”

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928number1 commented on Car and Driver Road Tests: Reintroducing the 928 for 9/28

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

“Stories like this , of lives well lived and machines that are along for the ride , are what bring us back to @bat time and time again.
Thanks for bringing this here and sharing Susan’s story. Just fantastic!”

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Davidlee8 commented on No Reserve: Five-Decades-Owned 1966 BMW R27

“What a great story, thanks for sharing…
Also great to see these old cars getting used, dirty and maybe a rock-chip memory or two…
That Gulf Livery 911 was spotted by me on Fathers Day coming down from Pinecrest last year.
It was my first time taking my daughter on an annual camping trip my wifes family has been doing for years. Wife doesn’t like camping so after years of declining the invite, I decided my daughter was old enough to give ‘glamping’ a shot as an entry into another…”

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2mAn commented on BaT Auction Success Story: 306k-Mile Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 vs. Robin’s Run, Part II

“Back when BMW Car Club of America was still young and Hoffman Motors was the sole U.S. Distributor, it was the club members who offered guidance to BMW owners regarding things to watch out for. One such piece of advice was to avoid purchase of BMWs with two-stage metallic paint due to failure of the clear coat.
Complaints ranged from dulling, checking to llifting and separation of large clear coat sections on all horizontal surfaces — hood, roof and decklid. After numerous complaints,…”

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Delia_Wolfe commented on Euro 1973 BMW 3.0CSi 4-Speed

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

“I bought one of these and tuned the ECU to go 50 mph. Madness Autoworks sells the upgrade.”

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Abarth67 commented on 2026 Fiat Topolino Dolce Vita

“Side markers are correct for USA spec cars. Euro spec cars have the “bullet” side markers.
Marrone Colorado is one of the best colors on these cars. Just outstanding, as is this example.
Having owned two of these cars, I can say that they are wonderful to drive in every respect. With proper servicing, they are as reliable as a Honda. They are not easy to work on and quite expensive for repairs and service.
Expect $10K on a major service and $2K for tires. My current car, 14633, sits for a…”

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Zanny1 commented on 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4

“Citroens are rare enough and then this shows up! Escaped the crusher! Cool!”

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snafuracer commented on No Reserve: 1973 Citroen GS Birotor Project

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

“I own an’07 Miata. Nothing goes wrong. Maintenance is inexpensive. It’s a total blast to drive top down. New owner here is gonna be happy with the value he/she gets for the $ spent. These are simply GREAT vehicles. GLWTA”

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Spider_Mike commented on No Reserve: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT 6-Speed

“Driver & passenger sound like two kids in a candy store – can’t blame them.
Awesome ride to take to a track on weekends & I’d do school drop off during the week.”

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Micro912 commented on Paxton-Supercharged 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 Race Car

“@68Vet
Baja California and back to Sacramento in a slant six Dart? That is an absolute adventure and proof positive that these cars were built for exactly that kind of journey. No drama, no breakdowns, just mile after mile of honest reliable transportation through some pretty unforgiving terrain. That slant six was one of the toughest engines ever bolted into an American car and your story is a perfect reminder of that.
Thank you for sharing that memory and for the kind words. That is…”

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heathbrockwell commented on No Reserve: 29-Years-Owned 1972 Dodge Dart Custom 318 Sedan Project