Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

“A big block, 4 speed and dog dish wheels. Doesn’t get much better than that. GLWTA!”

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70_duster commented on 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback 428 4-Speed

“Nice to see that @Riofrio did a proper sorting on this car as well as replacing the infamous sagging headliner that all W202 as well as W210s will eventually need to be addressed. I would not expect the new owner to be “dumping money” into this car as all of the heavy lifting has been done by the current owner.
Its good to see a car worthy of this level of preservation being completed and not just passed around from flipper to flipper trying to make a fast and easy buck with just a quick…”

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Dean_Laumbach commented on Japanese-Market 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Wagon

“It was around 1960-61. I would hitchhike from home in Livingston NJ to S&R Imports in Hanover. Lew Schultz sold all the odd British cars; TVR, Morgan and Elva. He saw something in me (I was 14) and let me work on a very special Elva. It was driven by Mark Donohue he went on the win the SCCA championship in that car. I made a special head gasket and a fuel fitting in metal shop. I got to know Mark a bit. Many years later I was re-united with the car at a Donohue reunion at Watkins Glen. What…”

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FoLolaT70 commented on No Reserve: 1961 Elva Courier Project

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

“Cars were built a la carte in those days. Note that the window sticker lists it as a “sold car,” meaning that it was ordered by the customer in advance, and built by the factory to his specifications. B-body Plymouths used completely different sheet metal and wheelbases between 2 door and 4 door models in those years, with these 2 doors having a very high style. The guy probably just wanted a stripper 2 door which was a common configuration in earlier years. I remember an older gentleman in our…”

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NickB commented on No Reserve: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Coupe 3-Speed

“A 400hp mini mini van with a big turbo and a extra pedal? 🍿🍺”

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01996tt commented on Focus ST–Swapped 2014 Ford Transit Connect XLT 6-Speed

“Having hands on experience with dry ice as well as spending time with Scott dry ice cleaning early on I will confirm 100% the “dryce system” of detailing is NEXT LEVEL !!!
This is the perfect opportunity for a higher volume dealership, museum, or someone looking to jump all in on this business with benchmark level equipment. I started out in the automotive field in the 1990s detailing cars. I learned very quickly that a cheap rotary polisher, shop vac or carpet extractor was just a…”

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Dean_Laumbach commented on Professional Dry-Ice Cleaning Equipment

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

“For those who don’t know…The 1966 Dodge Travco 27′ motorhome was important and special for its distinctive, aerodynamic fiberglass design and its role in establishing the modern Class A motorhome industry. It was a best-selling model that became an icon of 1960s RV travel.
Revolutionary design and construction
Rounded fiberglass body: Designed by Ray Frank, the founder of the original company, the Travco featured a revolutionary rounded, all-fiberglass body. This set it apart from the…”

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Dollycat3 commented on 1966 Dodge Travco

“I’m an avid Toyota & 100 series enthusiast and owner since new. I bought an 03 LC new & traded it in for an 06 LX and never looked back. The VVT was a big improvement for me. The 06 & 07 are by far the most desirable and the ones you want to buy. The LX has a much more luxurious feel and is better insulated, no doubt about it. It is very easy to tell if these cars were neglected or cared for and this is the best one I’ve ever seen. GLWS”

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Gpizzonia22 commented on 18k-Mile 2006 Lexus LX470

“This is my old car that I built about 13 years ago. I have kept up with all of the subsuent owners and all the work done after my ownership has been top notch. It looks like they did a spectacular job on the paint and interior refresh. There were multiple issues with the original engine so the new powerplant was a solid move. If I hadn’t just bought my dream spec 7 year long BRG on saddle E39 M5 touring build, I would certainly be a bidder here. Good luck to the seller and all bidders! I am…”

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RVAE34 commented on 7.2 LS–Powered 1999 BMW 528i Sport Wagon 6-Speed

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

“The original owner of this car was a friend of mine and I can vouch that this car is everything it is claimed to be. John was a lifetime “collector” and over the years he bought a number of brand new vehicles, drove them home from the dealer, and never drove them again. For him, it was all about “having”. When he was a youngster in the 70’s and 80’s, he was well known in Studebaker circles for his cross-country road trips in his fleet Studebaker Diesel trucks.
One very minor correction..…”

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mbstude commented on 44-Mile 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition WS6 4-speed

“The 2UR is one of the best sounding V8s ever.”

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FiveCylinder commented on 2,900-Mile 2023 Lexus LC500 Convertible

“In a world of SUVs and crossovers it is refreshing to see a wagon. Especially one with a manual transmission. GLWTA!”

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70_duster commented on 2007 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro 6-Speed

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

“Thank you, I’m bringing her home”

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CHARLENEBILLIE commented on SEMA-Exhibited Hotchkis “E-Max” 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Six Pack 5-Speed

“If I could only own one vehicle for the rest of my life, and could never switch it… this is what I would get.
-Stupid reliable.
-Powerful enough to explore in the mountains and pull a boat to the lake.
-Always classy. Always adventurous.
-Good for one person, and good for a family.
-Safe.
-Enough tech to be convenient, but not too much to get in the way.”

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overlandish commented on 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser URJ200 Heritage Edition

“This is a stunning car with amazing history! The fact that Jim Froula of Racecraft has done the recent work on it makes me feel very good. I race my Datsun 510 in the historic B Sedan class against many of the cars supported by Jim at vintage events. The cars under his tent are always extremely well prepared, highly competitive, and generally with great history. I’m in. Let’s see where this baby ends up. Would love to keep it in the West Coast but I suspect the European bidders know quite…”

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Dave_Car_Guy commented on 1988 BMW M3 Group A Race Car

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

“I bought mine new in June of 1986….I was 24……I ordered it…….the last time it had 77 miles on it was 3 days after i bought it. I put 230,000 on it by….1998 ish. Never had it apart, but used synthetic oil from 10,000 on. Sold it for….$3600. GLWA”

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Handsofstone commented on 77-Mile 1987 Buick Grand National

“Art on wheels – no wonder Enzo was so smitten….
As a kid, RW 77 was frequently parked next to my mum’s Healey 3000 outside the Horse & Groom in Alresford, Hants and thiks early fascination with the E was firmly planted in this kid’s brain. Subsequent personal involvement with John Coombs’ lightweight E Types at Goodwood only served to deepen the lifelong fascination and appreciation of these automotive masterpieces. This is a stellar example and you cannot replace history….”

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Guido36 commented on Ex-Works 1961 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 Coupe

“May be the best car Ford ever made. My son had one, and it was bullet proof, as well as comfortable. Nice and simple to, you can actually see the alternator, and belts. Sorry they don’t make them like this anymore. Just and Old Geezer remembering the Good Old Days.”

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997.2fan commented on No Reserve: 40k-Mile 2001 Ford Crown Victoria LX