Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

“Seeing this car at the recent BaT show in Portland instantly made me miss my ERA 289 FIA, chassis #143. I spent countless hours researching Cobra replicas before choosing ERA, then painstakingly spec’d every detail of my car and had it built by some of the best in the business. We sold it on BaT a few years ago for $133,000, and I still think about it.
My car on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/era-289-fia/
My biggest regret is keeping it on a four-post lift instead of driving it. I…”

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azcobra commented on 331-Powered ERA 289 FIA Roadster

“The Ford Gt‘s have stood the test of time. They are one of the finest supercar ever built a no nonsense analog supercar. We may never see this again at least in my lifetime. The automobile manufacturers currently lack the mechanisms to ever build a car like this again supercharged V8 stick shift an aluminum frame etc. All the low mileage cars and after that all the Ford Gt‘s will approach $1 million. They’re the least maintenance auto in anyone’s collection..”

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GTFRAN commented on 166-Mile 2005 Ford GT

“About the SVT:
The Hand-Built DOHC Engine:
The Powerhouse: It featured an aluminum 4.6-liter 32-valve V8 engine that pumped out an impressive 305 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.
Italian Roots:
The lightweight aluminum block was cast by Teksid in Italy, making it ultra-stout and ready to handle high revs.Hand-Assembled Craftsmanship:
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) built these engines off-line in small teams where technicians signed off on their finished work, much like exotic…”

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AdamsMotors commented on No Reserve: One-Owner, Supercharged 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible

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

“Even as a “Project” this Hispano-Suiza exudes and elegance few cars can match.
I suppose it may be because of my affinity for Packards, but a V-12 (with the exception of that dreadful thing used in the Lincoln Zephyr) always grabs my attention. I hope we will get to see this wonderful car completed.
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@Hoppy18 – Reading about this Hispano-Suiza makes for a fine start to a Saturday morning! Thanks for the tag!”

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56PackardMan commented on No Reserve: c.1933 Hispano-Suiza J12 Pourtout Coach Project

“For prospective buyers, Marcus Anghel is second to none in Mustang restoration. Getting a car that Marcus restored, even only partially like this one, is an honor. He is at the top for Gen-1 Mustang originality and details. Check out his website for an education.
And as others have noted, Gulfstream Aqua is a stunning factory color on this model.
Looking forward to the final price.”

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Gopher428 commented on 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet 428

“My first car was a 73 4 door custom. White with black vinyl roof and bondo fenders my Dad did with chicken wire. Slant 6 with an FM converter added that also picked up TV stations. Also had a 70 340 Swinger in HEMI orange for a few years. I have a soft spot for 70’s Darts. GLWTA!”

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MrBozack commented on No Reserve: 29-Years-Owned 1972 Dodge Dart Custom 318 Sedan Project

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:

“The ultimate Uber Wagon that BMW should have built in the first place! GLWTA.”

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JWHBOOMER commented on M5-Swapped 2002 BMW 540i Sport Wagon 6-Speed

“I had to chime in as this brought back memories. My dad had one with factory 4 speed and (at least) front disc brakes. Can’t remember the rears. Factory silver with a vinyl roof. That 4 speed was a LONG throw so it took a while to get there. A lot of axle hop. I always thought it would make a great sleeper hotrod with a bit of engine & suspension work. I had no idea how rare the factory options were. Who knew?”

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JBird57 commented on Original-Owner 1978 Ford Granada ESS V8 2-Door Sedan

“Always loved these. I am the person responsible for that front cover photo of Hemmings Muscle Machines. I was the editor of that magazine at the time. That Mopar issue was a ton of work, but satisfying. Beautiful example of when Chrysler actually built cars. Today, just the Pacifica.”

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19seventy3vette commented on 1968 Plymouth GTX Hardtop

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

“@WIZZZZ
I met Fred at Bonneville in 1963. He had set a 2-way record the previous year at 99.06 mph with his absolutely stock Corvair Monza. I had managed to go 107 mph with my stock 61 Corvair but needed bigger tires. Fred told me that Rambler Station Wagons had 15″ wheels that would fit Corvairs. There was a little junk yard on the outskirts of Wendover, Utah right on the state border with Nevada. I went down there and found a Nash Rambler in there with two 6.40 X 15″ tires (1 was…”

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tomkeo commented on Tom Keosababian’s Record-Setting, Propane-Fueled & Turbocharged 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Sport Coupe

“Last summer the Eastern PA Chapter of the Audi Club did it’s annual covered bridges drive and ice cream run. A very fun and spirited ~150 mile drive. I show up in my 1989 80 Quattro, my wife drove our 2001 TT 225 Roadster, and a guy I had never seen before at any Audi event shows up in one of these. Jaws dropped. He was super nice, down to earth, and had no problem with any of us getting in and checking it out.”

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IMissMySaab commented on 363-Mile 2025 Audi RS6 Avant GT

“I love the unique stuff you see on BAT. GLWTA!”

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70_duster commented on 1979 Mazda Titan Wide Low Diesel 4-Speed Dually

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

“Just so anyone watching this knows, the “Chip” referenced in the records as a prior owner in the story of this car is my father. This car is coming home”

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Crandy commented on 1970 Porsche 911E Coupe 5-Speed

“Hard to imagine that this stunning body style only lasted 3 years. Peak GM sculpting straight out of mid century Detroit. Whew”

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Craven commented on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

“Just stunning. Hard to imagine today that these were once just considered cars and converted to race cars and sometimes trucks! I read where a wealthy widow donated her late husband’s for scrap to support the war effort.”

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Mapat59 commented on 1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Sweep-Panel Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron