Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

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

    “What a neat rig with an incredible pedigree! And you won’t need to bring a trailer because it’s too precious. Just drive it home and enjoy it.
    I don’t have a lot to add on top of what others have said about Harold Allen except to say that many years ago I came into a collection of his Stroppe-related photos from Ford Motor Company and I’m forever grateful for those.
    I think this is the only Bronco I know of that was owned by one of Ford’s off road racing stars that has come to market in…”

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

    “Condolences to your Grandfather-he looked like a happy chap!
    He obviously cherished this BRG beauty!
    Cheers!”

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    LandSpeedster commented on One-Family-Owned 1999 Jaguar XJR

    “The BMW 3.0 CSL is a 1970s icon. It has no equal. It’s the car upon which BMW has built its image and reputation since 1972”

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  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “This is the real deal; with a fabulous history. This Ace-Bristol would be an amazing vehicle to take to vintage sports car races, rallies, and/or classic sports car shows. It will attract attention and be a lot of fun.
    I am familiar with this seller; you can trust you are getting something very special.
    Gene Berghoff —- Jag Connection”

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    MNberg commented on 1958 AC Ace-Bristol Roadster

    “I would have thought Tail of the Dragon at the start of the driving video. But I think I need to get myself out to the west coast for some of your roads. So nice to see cars being used as intended – heck of a build with proof in the performance. Very-very nice, sir.”

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    DrJohnIII commented on Rally-Style, 390 FE-Powered 1949 Lincoln 9EL Club Coupe 5-Speed

    “Somewhat related, gearhead Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) took part in a documentary “La Carrera Panamericana” in the early 1990s, which is just awesome. Wonderful cinematography of the actual race, with Pink Floyd as the soundtrack.
    I stumbled upon the VHS in a bargain bin in the mid-’90s, but it’s all over YouTube now.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Carrera_Panamericana
    Skip the phone or the iPad when viewing. This gem needs to be seen on your big screen TV, with the audio CRANKED! ;-)”

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    CarFoolLane commented on Rally-Style, 390 FE-Powered 1949 Lincoln 9EL Club Coupe 5-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “This is a sweet ’69 El Camino L78… no vinyl top! Could have been used to drag race or simply used to pull a boat down to the river. With the pin-striping that was removed, my guess, it was sparingly used to launch a Sanger flat-bottom boat with a built 427.
    😉”

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    a990dna commented on No Reserve: 396-Powered 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 4-Speed

    “I had the absolute pleasure of being parked next to this vehicle at the BaT concours d’elegance in Elkhart Lake on Saturday evening, and I must say: this car somehow looks even better in person. I am in and out of a ton of aircooled Porsches in a professional capacity, and this may be the nicest 911SC I’ve ever seen. It’s obvious after talking to the seller that they took their time to refurbish the car the correct way – with the love and care this fine example deserves.
    Somebody is going to…”

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    Edelweiss_Autowerks commented on 43-Years-Family-Owned 1979 Porsche 911SC Coupe

    “There were two icons of the late 1980s for me: the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2 16V and the Lancia Delta Integrale 16V.
    If you grew up like I did in the 1980s there’s a good chance you were obsessed with one—or both.
    The GTI was the benchmark hot hatch, while the Integrale was the rally-bred legend that dominated the world stage. Different personalities, yet both became automotive icons that defined a generation of enthusiasts.
    It’s so cool to see a well-sorted GTI 16V again. Seeing one…”

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    zraphael commented on Restored & Modified 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “Jimmy Don Ventura had owned enough unusual automobiles over the years to believe he understood the public. He’d driven a lime-green AMC Gremlin, a Triumph Spitfire that leaked oil with the determination of an East Texas mosquito, and a Plymouth Barracuda that had once stranded him in front of the Dairy Twin during the lunch rush. Every one of them had attracted comments, questions, and unsolicited mechanical advice from complete strangers.
    Then he bought Fred.
    Officially, it was a 1949…”

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    CaptainMyCaptain commented on “5 Ton Fred” Wrecker-Style, Autocar C-50-Bodied Rat Rod

    “If you told me 10 years ago that GM’s only manual performance car would be a Cadillac sedan, I’d have told you you’re crazy.”

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    70_duster commented on 1,500-Mile 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6-Speed

    “I recall the great stories from the original owner. Need to bottle them with the car.”

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    Ptrem commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “In the fall of 1975, Fort Stockton had a way of educating you whether you asked for it or not.
    That afternoon, the freshman left Jim Bowie High School—“Home of the Fighting Knives”—with his head full of Health & Human Anatomy, a class that had spent the better part of the day explaining things nobody had ever explained to him before, using charts that looked like they’d been drawn by a committee with a grudge. The bell rang, chairs scraped, and every boy in the room walked out…”

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    CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

    “Had mine for almost two years, absolutely love it (V6, manual, sport suspension with Goodyears). Some people may be put off by a sports car that can lose a 0-60 battle with a modern high-end SUV, but that’s not the type of person that owns a Lotus long-term. These cars talk to you and let you know how you the inputs you make create the overall experience. I wanted this car because I wanted engagement.
    Think about marksmanship for a moment – you’re at the range shooting 800 yards with a…”

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    mkg.elm commented on 2024 Lotus Emira First Edition V6 6-Speed

    “In 1984, I was 13 years old and my parents were finally considering other cars to replace their old GM boring 4 door sedans. We went into the Nissan dealership and there was a 50th anniversary 300ZX which looked exactly like this one. Compared to what I was used to riding around in at the time, the Z was a spaceship in comparison. So cool and I didn’t really know what a turbo was, but I knew I wanted one! The dealership had it roped off to keep drooling kids and teens like me aways from…”

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    ViperNC commented on No Reserve: 17k-Mile 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 50th Anniversary 5-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “It wasn’t every day something this cute rolled into Fort Stockton. Folks were used to pickup trucks big enough to block out the sun, not pastel-colored cars that looked like they’d been dipped in lemon pudding and whipped cream. But there it was—parked right out front of Grounds for Divorce, turning heads like a visiting movie star.
    A 1956 Nash Metropolitan. Yellow over white. Chrome trim shining like a smile that’s been to the dentist.
    Lucinda leaned against the café window,…”

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    CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: 1956 Nash Metropolitan Hardtop for Corvilla

    “I remember that turbo kit from HO Racing Specialties out of California. I bought my 78 TA new (still have it) and once the 1 year warranty was up, i installed the HO performance kit with new jets and metering rods for the Q-Jet.”

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    IK54 commented on One-Owner, Turbocharged 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed

    “Thanks @sludgo @Dazed_and_Amused @PDXBryan and @AJL1988 for your kind comments. I had a great time with Alex doing this podcast. Get me started talking about cars and I’ll go on for a while…just ask my wife and daughters!!
    Thanks to @BaT for hosting our conversation and sharing it with the community.”

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