Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

“I love old cars & history…..and can’t wait to meet the seller to enjoy it together. Who wants a restored one, anyone can have one of those.”

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pdunphey1 commented on No Reserve: 1924 Ford Model T Coupe

“For reference, the H2R is capable of pushing speeds well over 225, with some claims upwards of 250 mph, while cranking out almost 330 hp. The supercharger has to spin almost 10 times faster than the crank, so at full rev the impeller is spinning approximately 130,000 rpm and pumping over 50 gallons of compressed air into the motor every second. It was designed and developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ aerospace division.
Impressive engineering, don’t you think?”

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J-525 commented on No Reserve: 2-Mile 2025 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon

“Isn’t this Civic all that any of us really need?
A return to simpler times would be refreshing.”

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trademark commented on 561-Mile 1974 Honda Civic Hondamatic

“This model was developed as a competition Enduro machine with the help of John Penton, who rode one to the AMA National Enduro Championship in 1969, it’s first year of production. Malcom Smith also earned a gold medal with one in the ISDT. Unlike the Cross and other HVA models, it did not have a fully floating rear brake. Riders preferred the Cross models for desert racing. For the Baja, Smith ran the 8-Speed in a Cross chassis.
@T100SC 8-speed cases are easily recognizable, with a…”

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2hecknback commented on Ex–Hunter S. Thompson 1972 Husqvarna 360C Enduro

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

“I’m so excited! I lost a 1998 c43 sedan in a fire 5 years ago and have told myself to wait for the wagon and I finally have one! Plus it’s my birthday next week!”

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Gnomenclature commented on No Reserve: 68k-Kilometer, Japanese-Market 1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Wagon

“This is an absolutely stunning car. We had this one at Macchinissima III and it was a favorite. I had the pleasure to drive it a little bit. It is very approachable but the Ford engine does scream with all the best noises. Condition is on another level of this one.”

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mbaum commented on 1967 DeTomaso Vallelunga

“My grandfather bought one of these new back in the day and got a surprise when he picked it up after its first scheduled service at the dealership. The service writer put “Aspen” on the repair order, so my grandfather asked him to correct it. Confused, the service guy walked over to his car and pointed at the “Aspen” badge on the side of the car. They walked around to the drivers side and were greeted by a “Volare” badge! I assume the workers on the assembly line just grabbed the…”

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Wheelyneat commented on No Reserve: 1976 Plymouth Volare Premier 4-Door Sedan

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

“@Rupersburg congrats!
Thanks for all the comments and bids on the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO the past two weeks. Thanks to the team @BaT”

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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“Who remembers this Road & Track issue? Articles by the great Phil Hill.”

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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“Former owner of this car, here. This was one of the best running and funnest driving 911’s I have ever owned. The E model has smaller numbers, but probably is the best driving street machine out of all the early cars. 1972 model to boot! For a little background, this car was purchased brand new by an airline 747 captain living in Tiburon, CA. Years later I find myself working for that same airline. A few years back I was flying with a guy on a multi day trip. We were shooting the breeze while…”

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TangerineT commented on 1972 Porsche 911E Targa 5-Speed

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

“My father was born in 1936. He joined the Navy and became an engineer. He is the most talented and gifted man I have ever met. He did tons of work on cars for himself, fellow Navy-men, and friends or family. He is struggling with dementia. Some days are hard. I visited him yesterday, and I showed him this ad. Just by pictures he called out the heads and different motor. The intake. He commented on reading about, back in the day, the stainless steel 36′ Fords that were made. He pointed out the…”

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Stuttgart commented on Eighty-Years-Family-Owned 1936 Ford Model 68 Deluxe 3-Window Coupe Hot Rod

“When I first started playing with Gran Turismo, there were no Porsches. Thankfully, legally these aren’t. Voila! I spent countless hours hotlapping the Nordschleife in one of these rare beasts. Great to see one here.”

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675MIZU commented on One-Owner, 16k-Mile 2001 RUF RGT

“One of the best daily drivers of all time. A wagon with a supercharged v8. The six-speed manual is the cherry on top. GLWTA!”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon 6-Speed

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

“I remember growing up in the 90s and early 2000s watching this series on speedvision, cable channel 53 back then. Kinda brings back memories of the real time integra type r from back in that era as well. Great memories.”

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HerbDaddy commented on Ex–Derek Bell & Randy Pobst 2000 Audi S4 Competition Evolution

“Months and months of car shopping… hope I can daily drive this for another 100k miles”

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Durf_Business commented on N55-Powered 2010 BMW 328i Wagon 6-Speed

“I remember back in the mid to late 80s, collectors were buying big blocks C2’s, but stayed away from split windows, telling everybody nobody wants them, hard to see out of the back, blah, blah blah! Funny how times have changed.
Beautiful Car, GLWTA!”

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Barstoolman1127 commented on No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L76 327/340 4-Speed

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

“Hi everyone — Ash here, seller of Lil’ Red (1972 Grumman AA-1A, N6371L).
Happy to answer questions and provide documentation. The aircraft comes with complete airframe, engine, and propeller logs (dating back to early records noted in the listing), recent annuals, compression test results, avionics and lighting documentation, and records related to the 2022 landing incident repairs.
The auction ends on December 23 — just in time for Christmas. Also, the pilot who flew the aircraft…”

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spark1 commented on 1972 Grumman AA-1A Trainer

“We’d like to sincerely thank everyone who followed, commented on, and participated in this auction. We truly appreciate the thoughtful questions, feedback, and enthusiasm from the BaT community. Congratulations to the winning bidder, and thank you for the confidence in us. We look forward to connecting directly and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable delivery experience.”

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RevologyCars commented on Coyote-Powered Ford Mustang GT Fastback by Revology

“Ccatalana, Yes it is TROG ready. It was registered and tech accepted (after they had me install the roll hoop and lower the seat for helmet clearance) in Oct 2021. I wish I had a video of it blasting down the track but it rained out that year due to the hurricane.”

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SirPhade commented on 226-Powered Belly Tank Lakester

“What a great airplane for BaT. Responsive, and sporty to please a lot of pilots, and basic enough to be a trainer for a new student.
And, seller, your preparation is excellent, I can’t think of anything not covered in photos, text, and videos.”

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Brad_B commented on 1972 Grumman AA-1A Trainer