Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

“Looking at the pictorial history , this car was a significant custom , built in the golden age of custom cars and was obviously left in a state that may have lead to it disappearing forever .
Accolades to those with the skills , talent and imagination to have originally built it , and cheers to the gentleman who saved it from oblivion and had the fortitude to bring it back .
A great story here if you appreciate or grew up in the era that this came from ..”

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Petrolholic commented on Custom 1955 Ford Thunderbird “Moon Rocket” 3-Speed

“WOW! Some won’t understand it, but for those of us that are old enough to have witnessed the greatness of the “full custom” car era, this is a walk down Memory Lane. I feel very fortunate to have grown up in the So Cal custom car culture and this is a great example of the creative customs from that time. Kudos to all involved in this meticulous and period correct restoration. Thank you for saving this significant piece of automotive history! GLWTA!”

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Birddog commented on Custom 1955 Ford Thunderbird “Moon Rocket” 3-Speed

“Beautiful! As a kid growing up in the 1960’s I had a Corgi 1/43rd scale 1967 Camaro in this exact color combo with a removable top. Thanks for the memory and GLWTA 👍”

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Jimmyblues1959 commented on 396-Powered 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible 4-Speed

“Wynonna is her name – yes, I am one of those car owners. I bought her from my elderly neighbor who needed a smaller car when she moved in with her children, but the dealerships would not offer her half the NADA guide price in trade, so I paid the NADA price. I knew the history of the car and the mechanic who serviced Wynonna since the early 1990s, but who retired in 2025. He is an AACA member and always at the Hershey Eastern Fall Meet as well as some of the Carlisle Car Show events.…”

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YLEKIOT commented on No Reserve: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo

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

“Combating the maintenance scaries with an impressive log of care.
From VW’s golden era. This being on the lot next to the MKIV .:R32 and V10 TDI Touareg is as good as it’ll get.”

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EMow commented on No Reserve: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12

“Hello BaT! I’m the builder and seller of this E30, and I’ll be here throughout the auction to answer any questions and provide additional photos or videos if requested.
This project began as an effort to build an electric E30 that felt like a proper driver’s car rather than simply an EV conversion. Nearly every component was selected with that goal in mind—from the Tesla Plaid drive unit and custom battery system to the suspension, brakes, and chassis upgrades.
After the build was…”

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anchoright commented on 1986 BMW 325e EV Conversion

“By the time this particular Fulvia was built, Fiat had owned Lancia long enough to have begun incorporating some profit-motivated changes. I spent a lot of time at the Lancia display at the Turin Auto Show in 1972, and following that wrote an article for the LANCIANA, the American Lancia Club newsletter. Some things I noted were “…the paint and overall finish is better than ever. Suspension bits are stampings now, rather than the nice hardware that we’re used to.. Plastic clips replace the…”

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dinodo commented on 1971 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1600 HF

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

“Welcome all to the auction of my Stratos Zero Re-creation. It’s accurate based on molds taken from the original, and may be the only functional re-creation. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a replica of the most famous concept car of all time, by Marcello Gandini of Bertone. Considered by many to be his masterpiece, Gandini also designed the Lamborghini Miura, Countach, Marzal, Espada, Alfa Romeo Carabo, Fiat X1-9, and of course the Lancia Stratos HF rally car.”

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Adnogal commented on Lancia Stratos Zero Re-Creation from Moonwalker Film

“The description of the driving experience and looking at the balance of the car remind me very much of a brainstorm shared with a mentor and good friend. He was a Stanford educated engineer with Hughes Aerospace who had grown up in the SoCal hot rod and sports car scene. When I started working with him in the late 90’s my son had reached driving age and we were beginning to campaign an increasingly modified Neon coupe in SCCA Solo. He was the engineer for a championship contending auto…”

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Valiantjim commented on “Alumi-Rod” LT1-Powered, Aluminum-Bodied Custom Ford Roadster 6-Speed

“It will look cool in the hot rod section. We’ve got some really crazy ones.”

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DFWcarandtoymuseum commented on “Alumi-Rod” LT1-Powered, Aluminum-Bodied Custom Ford Roadster 6-Speed

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

“@bbilly McQueen rode a “stolen” German military camp motorcycle which was a modified Triumph TR6 Trophy in The Great Escape. A period-correct BMW or Zundapp weren’t up to the physical task. McQueen did all of the riding except for the 60-ft jump over the barbed wire. Insurance restrictions limited that scene.”

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Streeter commented on No Reserve: Ex–Steve McQueen 1931 Harley-Davidson VL

“Exact car, down to the color, my Uncle had. My parents borrowed it in August, 1959 when we went to get our first Weimaraner from some people in Illinois. My first dog, remember the trip, I was 4. We had a DeSoto 2 door sedan (1952) at that time, unsuitable for transport of a very large pup!
Paint was dull on his wagon I recall. Downright chalky. Within the next year or so he traded it on a brand new Ford Taunus wagon. (Now there’s one you NEVER see.)”

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ACDBCACCCA commented on No Reserve: 1953 Ford Customline Country Sedan

“Kudos to the seller for all of the pics! For those of us who’ve been around BaT for awhile you may remember the BaT feature “Where They Rust”. This car before the resto would have been an excellent submission. I applaud owners who see a car in that shape and decide to dedicate the time and money to bring a car back to life. You have my respect.
This is a cool build that appears ready to be enjoyed today. It’s really nice but not so precious you’d be afraid to drive it. And the AC is…”

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Greg_F commented on 1973 BMW 2002tii 5-Speed

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:

“The 330 GTC has always been a favorite of mine. And the 512BB. When I was first working out of college in the early ’80’s my wife and I honeymooned in San Francisco and I dragged her to Ferrari Los Gatos, and there on the floor were my two dream cars, a 330 GTC sitting next to a 512BB. I remember them being in the $25 – $35K range? And thinking, I’ll be able to afford one of those. Unfortunately life intervened and prices for these cars increased but I was finally able to realize a dream…”

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CarCrzyTom commented on 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC

“I own a manual 6 speed ’07 NC. These are just fabulous vehicles. Nothing goes wrong. Certainly one of the finest engines Mazda ever built. Gobs of fun driving top-down and a true value fot the $ spent. New owner will be happy. GLWTA”

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Spider_Mike commented on 15k-Mile 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT

“Thanks to all bidders. I fell in love with the 904 when I first saw one in the 1980’s. I think it the most beautiful care design ever. Thats why I had to have the Beck 904. I started discussing the car with Chuck Beck in early 2020, and pulled the trigger in October of 2020. It was a 3 year build process, and I visited the factory many times during the build. My wife was involved too, and picked out the interior colors. I think it turned out nicely. Thanks for all the positive comments.”

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Armbrust commented on Beck 904 GTS

“The 505 wagon, IMHO, is one of the great longroofs. They endure rugged conditions in Africa without complaint. The 4 cylinder engine is about as indestructible as they get. Cargo capacity is unmatched. Yet the ride is so so comfy. Best seats anywhere. The video shows it off well.”

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raoulr commented on 1992 Peugeot 505 SW8

“Another one that I helped build at Torslanda in Goteborg. Some had a note under the dash: built in Sweden by a yankee. I was the only American out of supposedly 46 nationalities working there”

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volvo240s commented on 1979 Volvo 242 DL 5-Speed