Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

“Of course, the whole 250,000 Auctions Milestone was all anybody could talk about at the Grounds for Divorce. Lucinda started promoting it the minute the listing went live, offering a Two-Fer on Texas pecan pie and free Folgers to anyone who showed up wearing a Bring a Trailer T-shirt.
Hank over at the Lucky Lady Lounge had a similar promotion going, but the T-shirt had to be wet and there were considerably fewer takers. Ultimately, Earl from Earl’s Salvage Yard and Formalwear took home the…”

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

“OK, I’ve been meaning to write this story for awhile now, and so now is the appropriate time to share that story.
I remember in the early 2000s when all the trade rags showed the new Mustang. they were beautiful. I would periodically go and test drive them. I remember once driving a GT with a 3.73 rear end and a 5-speed manual and that thing had some git up and go!
Where I live, they have a car show every MLK weekend. They had one of these Bullitts on display and I wanted one.…”

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TL486 commented on 630-Mile 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

“As the owner of a 73 1600 Touring, these are fun and useful with the rear seats folded down lots of cargo space they are a few inches shorter than sedans and have a more aerodynamic windshield angle. At a 02 meet up they are rare.
GLWA”

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Rommel commented on No Reserve: 1974 BMW 2002 Touring 4-Speed

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

“I spent 2 years restoring this car with the great guys at Universally Modified Performance. Also, a big shout at Extraordinaries Custom paint. They both did a great job. As a partner at Andretti Global, I had access to the greatest guys who know so much about this car. The majority of the parts on this car are original parts from michaels actual races in 1991. I worked with both Michael and Mario to make sure everything was as accurate as possible. It’s truly a big part of IndCar history.”

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Diverdave36 commented on Ex–Michael & Mario Andretti 1991 Lola-Chevrolet-Ilmor T91/00 Indy Car

“A well deserved love letter I might add. Congrats to the owner/builder on a job extremely well done. Visually and through his explanations, it looks and sounds like it truly was a labor of love. I’ll have to take his word that it isn’t a show car because it surely looks otherwise to me.”

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Oldcarguy45 commented on 433-Powered ’32 Chevrolet Series BA Confederate 5-Window Coupe 6-Speed

“On Thanksgiving eve of 1969 my father drove home a brand new 1970 SX. Rally red, white vinyl top, white bucket seats, sport steering wheel and side mirrors, etc. I was 17 at the time and still have it! Without my father’s knowledge, I immediately swapped the 2 barrel carb for the quadrant which really changed the performance. The drive train is bullet proof. Almost 57 years later and the engine still cranks right up and pulls like a horse! Our domestic cars from 65-71 were fabulous!”

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carsick52 commented on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible SX 455

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

“Of course, the whole 250,000 Auctions Milestone was all anybody could talk about at the Grounds for Divorce. Lucinda started promoting it the minute the listing went live, offering a Two-Fer on Texas pecan pie and free Folgers to anyone who showed up wearing a Bring a Trailer T-shirt.
Hank over at the Lucky Lady Lounge had a similar promotion going, but the T-shirt had to be wet and there were considerably fewer takers. Ultimately, Earl from Earl’s Salvage Yard and Formalwear took home the…”

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

“OK, I’ve been meaning to write this story for awhile now, and so now is the appropriate time to share that story.
I remember in the early 2000s when all the trade rags showed the new Mustang. they were beautiful. I would periodically go and test drive them. I remember once driving a GT with a 3.73 rear end and a 5-speed manual and that thing had some git up and go!
Where I live, they have a car show every MLK weekend. They had one of these Bullitts on display and I wanted one.…”

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TL486 commented on 630-Mile 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

“As the owner of a 73 1600 Touring, these are fun and useful with the rear seats folded down lots of cargo space they are a few inches shorter than sedans and have a more aerodynamic windshield angle. At a 02 meet up they are rare.
GLWA”

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Rommel commented on No Reserve: 1974 BMW 2002 Touring 4-Speed

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

“Awesome time capsule! I wish you could buy new cars as simple and reliable as this. Save the manuals!”

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70_duster commented on No Reserve: 30k-Mile 1984 Honda Accord Sedan 5-Speed

“This 6-series Packard has been a goal to own one – of my Dad and I – our whole lives and finally hope to obtain. This would be for me to enjoy for my retirement.”

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JoefR commented on 1929 Packard Deluxe Eight 645 Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton by Dietrich

“I own a 1938 Flying Squirrel. The engine number is one digit away from this bike and the frame number is two digits away. When I contacted the Scott Club Registry to authenticate my bike I was advised that 220 Flying Squirrels were produced (500cc and 600cc versions combined) in 1938. The whereabouts of 101 were known. Of those, twenty had the redesigned detachable head as does this bike. GLWTS”

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Maark70fish commented on Ex–Steve McQueen Scott Flying Squirrel w/Sidecar

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

“In the mid 80’s I was driving my 1977 Porsche 930 home from O’Hara airport to Elgin, IL on I90 taking the Barrington Road offramp when I happened to look in my rear view mirror to find it completely filled with a Lambo Countach that appeared not have a driver. Then a thick arm came out the window pointing for me to turn right at Barrington Road. Then the Lambo passed me and turned right with the arm coming out again point left to turn on a country road. Seemed pretty evident what the driver…”

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ezskankin6 commented on Ex–Walter Payton 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo

“Lime Metallic, White Swivel Buckets, AM/FM, Rallye Wheels, A/C, venerable 350 power, and a rear factory sway bar. What a fun cruiser in fabulous preserved condition.”

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roger.noble commented on 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe

“Ladies and gentlemen… my first collector car. Very excited.”

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cwpresents commented on No Reserve: 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

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

“I grew up with these cars! When I see one in this condition it instantly brings me back to when I could not wait for Friday night, a Trans Am, a date, an arcade to socialize and play games. No cell phones, computers etc. Just everyone enjoying each others company and cruising these glorious cars. Absolutely awesome example!! GLWTA”

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fifi01 commented on 44-Mile 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition WS6 4-speed

“I’ve owned 2 Mangustas. Gary Hall, whose wife used one as a daily driver (!)… told me to correct the odd handling , you need to change to larger shocks, change spring rates, change to stiffer suspension bushings, change tire pressures with radial tires. I did on my earlier car #804 and it worked wonders! My current cat #1096 has updated revisions including QA-1 shocks, springs and factory updated engine and transmission mounts. It drives flawlessly. Dick Ruzin describes changes he made to…”

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Frito commented on 1967 DeTomaso Mangusta

“It’s always a great feeling when I jump in my ’57 TR3 and go for a jaunt along the many back roads where I live. I drive mine year round (as long as there ‘s no snow or salt on the roads) and 95% with the top down (only in inclement weather) no matter how cold! I’ve gone all over New England, down to PA and back, upstate NY, and always get home. Most anything is easily fixable as a shade tree mechanic; I’ve done most of the work myself until the past few years (my knees are getting pretty…”

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randtor commented on 1960 Triumph TR3A