Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

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  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

    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

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

    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

  • What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

    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:

    “Thks auction has brought back some memories for me. Back in the mid/late fifties my parents had a 1952 Buick Roadmaster woody wagon, maroon with maroon leather interior. It was may fathers favorite car out of many Buicks he had owned. On many warm Sunday afternoons my parents would load me and my brother in the Buick along with a pick nick basket, and sometimes a cocker spaniel, and we’d go for drive. Often the drive took us to a place here in the hills of north central Pennsylvania know as…”

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    Aridgerunner commented on 1948 Mercury Wagon Woody Marmon-Herrington 4×4

    “One of the coolest 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 15k-Kilometer 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon 6-Speed

    “I was a teenager HS student working at the corner service station. We had a local Dr that had one of these, his was the beautiful dark blue with matching padded top. He would pull in for gas, 27 gallon tank. After putting the car in “Park” he would tilt the wheel which would almost go horizontal on these and throw a small towel that covered the wheel from rim edge to edge. Gas up. Then………the fun would begin! Around to the car wash. Customers would be directed into the wash at the correct…”

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    MotoMike commented on 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Talisman

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “Rare piece: Only 990 Ranchero Deluxe w/ bucket seats were built for MY 1965; just 235 were made in MY ’64.
    https://www.ranchero.us/forum/index.php?threads/1965-falcon-ranchero-deluxe-66h-body-code-bucket-seats.19815/“

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    200mph commented on No Reserve: 1965 Ford Ranchero Deluxe 289 4-Speed

    “Pininfarina was truly on a roll with these mid to late ’60s Ferrari cars. Some of most beautiful designs ever penned, IMHO. The blue is a formidable statement proving the simple elegance of the design. For bigger drivers (he said looking in the mirror) this might be the most comfortable Ferrari ever built. GLWTA!”

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    billyblyth commented on No Reserve: 1968 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2

    “I had an HF back when new. Loved it. The gas mileage and reliability of these sought after economy cars is incredible. This Cali car looks fantastic and a lucky winner will smile on each shift all while passing the pumps and motoring on! Enjoy”

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    Kvox commented on No Reserve: 1991 Honda CRX HF 5-Speed

  • Understanding yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Nobody in Fort Stockton ever knew exactly where Harold and Eleanor Whitcomb were headed when they left, and after a while they stopped asking. It had become as dependable as church bells and the Dairy Twin closing at nine. Every Sunday, sometime after lunch, the old Mercury wagon would ease out of their driveway with a picnic basket tucked behind the front seat and Harold’s weathered county highway map folded neatly beside him. They never seemed to have a destination. Yet when they returned,…”

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    CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1948 Mercury Wagon Woody Marmon-Herrington 4×4

    “Great road test; beautiful sound bathing the cabin as you work the gears…no weird clunks, just straight-up British Sports Car excellence. GLWA! Given the bids already, I won’t be seeing this in my Virginia garage any time soon, alas.”

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    BahnBnr commented on One-Owner 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Coupe 4-Speed

    “I drove a 2012 manual Fit for three years before I lost it in a flood trying to cross an underpass. They float extremely well by the way.
    It was SO much fun to drive. It fit two bikes in the back with the seats up. Storage was best. I’ve not had a similar size car since that was as enjoyable. The Fiesta ST is a close second but the FIT had better (less) torque steer when burning the tires in the wet. It would get rubber past 2nd gear on moist roads.
    Indestructible….unless you drive it…”

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    funknyuyao commented on No Reserve: 49k-Mile 2012 Honda Fit 5-Speed

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