Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

“Hopefully the new owner can get in touch with Bobby and get a picture alongside the car, It would be worth the drive or plane ticket! This is a once in a lifetime auction.”

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runaway27 commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed

“Nobody paid much attention when the old Dodge arrived.
A 1970 Dodge Polara Police Pursuit sedan painted in authentic black and white with a 440 Magnum under the hood wasn’t exactly subtle. Long, square-jawed, and purposeful, it looked ready to issue citations despite having been retired for decades. Still, at Fort Stockton’s annual Classic Car Roundup, it found itself parked between a candy-apple red Corvette and a turquoise Thunderbird convertible. Compared to chrome and tailfins, an old…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1970 Dodge Polara Sedan 440 Police Car

“Those pictures of Bobby in the gallery are priceless!”

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

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

“At 82 years old I know my time is winding down but I have always recognized and truly appreciated what it took to create something like this.”

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Trifiveron commented on Twin-Turbocharged Kaase “Boss Nine” V8-Powered 1964 Ford Ranchero by Kindig-It Design

“World class champion, world class person. Survivor, victor, inspiration to many. Rest in peace. Blessings to all your family, friends, fans, and competitors.”

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Slandry002 commented on Alex Zanardi, 1966-2026

“Power to weight for the win! This must about triple the horsepower from stock. I really like the angled exhaust exit and the great choice of wheels. The MOMO wheel is the finishing touch on this extremely tidy build.
I’m already smiling just thinking about driving this street legal go-kart. Being behind the wheel of this would make my face hurt from happiness.
GLWTA.”

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CarDogThreePedals commented on K20-Powered 1985 Fiat Bertone X1/9 6-Speed

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

“Funny story – I was trying to find a correct new radiator cap for the TR4. I had gotten one from a British parts supplier, but it didn’t fit correctly. I grabbed my identical radiator from my project TR4 and went to the local parts stores to see what they had. Total strikeout. I went to Panda Express with TR4 radiator caps on my mind and got this fortune cookie. I immediately sent a picture of it to my wife saying “Looks like I’m getting another car!”.”

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car.fanatic commented on No Reserve: 1962 Triumph TR4

“Anyone buying an RX7 that’s been sitting for a long time should assume it needs apex seals unless proven otherwise. The dash and radio are lit up in some pics, so the car has electrical power. I’m guessing lack of power is the result of a few horses escaping the engine bay.
This FD is quite tempting. I have a few solutions for lack of power sitting in the corner of the shop ;)”

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Gmmuscleusa commented on 1993 Mazda RX-7 5-Speed Project

“I own a higher mileage AZ-1 just like this. It is awesome. Obviously the new owner will likely keep this stock, but upgrading the suspension to the Navic coilovers and adding a stiffer roll bar front and back dramatically changed the handling. It went from leaning SUV in the corners to go-kart. Just my 2 cents.”

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C2RMGM commented on 3,600-Kilometer 1993 Autozam AZ-1 Mazdaspeed

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

“I can’t believe I won this. I am super stoked.”

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urseppos commented on 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe X50 6-Speed

“brake duct hoses, eyeball CAB’s, adjustable rear subframe and holes in floor and wheel well from a roll bar that has been removed. looks like this car spent some time being properly used on track….”

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mlytle commented on No Reserve: 1988 BMW M3

“I have a similar setup with a Rover 4.0. The all aluminum Rover is 35lbs lighter than the original 4 banger. I’m getting 26 mpg in mine.”

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jagmike90 commented on Rover V8-Powered 1977 MG MGB Roadster 5-Speed

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

“The first time anybody noticed the Pontiac Grand Safari outside Grounds for Divorce Cafe, most assumed it belonged to tourists who’d made a navigational error serious enough to involve prayer.
The wagon sat crooked beneath the diner sign like a grounded cruise ship from the Nixon Administration. Mesa Tan paint. Fake woodgrain peeling near the tailgate. Chrome roof rack big enough to carry sheet metal or emotional baggage. The thing looked less parked than abandoned by history.
Inside…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: 1973 Pontiac Grand Safari

“I am ugly crying.
Thank you for your support.
I will take wonderful care of her.”

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Mamahand6 commented on No Reserve: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI

“1998 Supras are neat for a whole bunch of reasons, but if you’re not aware they are the only years with the following parts.
1. Light gray colored dash panels
2. Passenger airbag has Supra name on it
3. VVTi featured on the 2JZ-GE engine (first time we see it before IS300)
I’m certain I’m missing a few things too. GLWTA!
Steve @ Rumble Auto”

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RumbleAuto commented on No Reserve: 33k-Mile 1998 Toyota Supra

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

“What a beast. 12k miles on a S7 is impressive. Most have far fewer.
The dollars spent to miles driven ratio must be wild.”

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Button commented on One-Owner 2004 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo

“Transmission is an M6 presto-matic WITH fluid drive. 2 gears in low range and 2 gears in high range. Rumor is it 2 gears in reverse but I have never attempted it in my 50 Chrysler equipped with the same trans. Fluid drive is the coupler between the trans and engine which works as an early torque converter basically allowing to come to a stop without taking out gear. Most people start in high range (Where 3rd is like a 3 on the tree) and at 12-18 MPH you just lift your foot off the gas and wait…”

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BrooklynBeer commented on No Reserve: Three-Decades-Family-Owned 1950 DeSoto Custom Sedan

“A 2016 Ford Taurus SHO with just a 93-octane tune (often referred to as a “tune-only” car) typically gains about 75–100+ horsepower over stock, bringing it close to 450–500 horsepower at the crank. In the 1/4 mile, a tuned SHO, even without bolt-on parts, is capable of running times in the low 12-second range, often around 12.3 to 12.6 seconds.”

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Frederal commented on No Reserve: 524-Mile 2016 Ford Taurus SHO