Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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:

“I’ve never wanted a Mustang as much as I do now”

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Unimog2010 commented on 302-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe Holman-Moody FIA-Spec Race Car

“Tip of the hat to the full undercarriage detail, complete tool kit, original warning stickers on dip stick & suspension components and gas filler recess weld seam photos. This thing is crisp!”

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KrautHammer commented on 31k-Mile 2001 BMW M5

“I just got back from a wonderful trip to Italy.
My faith in humanity was restored, never in my life had I seen so many cool wagons and hot hatches ripping up and down the Autostrade and country roads. Even really neat turbo diesel variants.
The Europeans get it.
Us Americans don’t…still not sure why every household Stateside needs a full size pick-up truck or massive SUV the size of my first college apartment.
I love this auction collection!
The Toyota Crowns are so fantastic, do not…”

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SlowNRusty commented on Estates, Wagons, and Avants: A Collection of Longroofs from Tnbusiness71

“Kudos for sticking with small wheels and fat tires. Lots of correct vintage sidewall.”

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TheOMDude commented on 496-Powered, Aluminum-Bodied Shelby Cobra CSX4000 4-Speed

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

“Wow, I have been waiting for 35 years!!!! I am so excited….”

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hcso2332 commented on 50-Years-Owned 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 4-Speed

“”I’m finishing up my home built go-kart this weekend” Me: Briggs and Stratton motor. Kit chassis. Lawnmore wheels. THIS GUY:”

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Mr2freak commented on Ferrari 312PB-Style Go-Kart

“This is cool. During the 1950s and 1960s, my grandmother worked for Helms Bakery in Montebello, CA. When I was young, I toured the plant and saw her working—baking donuts.
She would bring home the cardboard miniature Helms trucks for me…
Decades later, for her 90th birthday party, I made it a Helms Bakery–themed event and found an original unfolded cardboard Helms Bakery truck on eBay. I reproduced them so each table had a miniature Helms truck.
The family went nuts over those…”

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a990dna commented on 1939 Divco Twin Coach Helms Bakery Delivery Truck

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

“I’ve always thought the ’69 Camaro is one of the most perfectly styled cars of the era, particularly as an RS Z/28. @BlackMountainMotorworks did the right thing by including a number of side profile photos. (Surprising how many sellers don’t!) The color on this one is fantastic, worthy of a poster.
Being an early Trans Am Series fan I was thrilled to get close to the Penske/Donahue #6 racer at an 80’s Walter Mitty. I have a packet of photos I keep aside so I can easily remind myself.…”

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Valiantjim commented on 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Coupe 4-Speed

“I remember this model. It signaled to many that Hyundai was becoming a serious car company, at a time when some early Excels were still running around leaving clouds of blue oil smoke behind them. The Tiburon could have had Honda badges and nobody might have been the wiser.
Oh, one little “cheeky” thing, as the Brits like to say. Notice the faux intake runners on that plastic engine cover. (Photo #104.) At casual glance, it’s suggesting that the engine is in there longitudinally, perhaps even…”

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CarFoolLane commented on No Reserve: 2,300-Mile 2005 Hyundai Tiburon SE V6

“WOODIE TRIP — DIARY OUTTAKES | DAY FIFTEEN – FINAL DAY
Wednesday , September 6th
The trip from Alpine home was the hardest part. Hugh kept driving faster and faster, and we were so anxious to get there. The only notes I have read like this: “Can finally sit down on the toilet seat!! No more wake-up calls. No unpacking and packing car every day. We’re home!!!””

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Hickman3D commented on 48-Years-Family-Owned, 221 Flathead-Powered 1932 Ford Model B Fordor Woodie Wagon

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

“Thanks everyone! I grew up in a family Ford dealership. Lost my parents in 2020 and this is to honor them and upgrade the collection i’ve taken over.”

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btrzpuc84 commented on 9k-Mile 2006 Ford GT

“Having read so many of his insightful comments over the years, I bet there’s a small but passionate army of newer Lancia enthusiasts who can tap @Ed_L as the catalyst to their interest! It’s nice to read about a tangible example here, thanks @bmguzzi. And RIP Ed, this community misses you!”

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ANCMatt commented on BaT Auction Success Story: bmguzzi’s Lancia Fulvia and the Ed_L Effect

“As a kid in the Finger Lakes of NY there was a guy in my hometown that owned a Superbird just like this one. It was his daily and pretty rusty. One Sunday morning while on the way to church with my parents, the car was in front of us. As it crossed over a series of railroad tracks, the rust around the base of the wing uprights gave way and the whole assembly fell into the trunk.”

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AJAnt commented on 1970 Plymouth Superbird

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

“Welcome to another craZee auction. This is auction number 33 for me, and is by far the one I am the most excited about! As a Datsun/Nissan specialist here on BaT, I am flattered that my friend Rod is letting me represent this labor of love for him. Between the two of us, we have over 80-years of experience with Datsun Z cars. Buying, selling, modifying, racing, restoring, showing. There is little we have not done to these cars. I encourage you to review the pictures and watch the walk around…”

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craZee commented on 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I

“Congrats, @cpwcar! Bear in mind that all repairs and maintenance must be done while wearing flip-flops.”

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jpk928 commented on Ex–Roadkill Garage “Gargantuwagon” 1968 Chrysler Town & Country Wagon 440

“Wow! I watched the walk around video. Brings back memories from the Series 1 I bought new in 1970 just out of college, 08877. I recognized every little detail, like the seatbelt holder clips and engine wire wraps. The only thing missing is the smell of a new car, maybe that’s there too. Incredible. Unfortunately I sold mine a couple years ago on BAT. It has a good home and hopefully will be restored someday. This car should make it close to the all time highs for an auction.”

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FlynJim commented on 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I