A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I am in love. The opalescent paints that Jaguar used during this era are some of the best looking colors ever produced – almost like late ‘50s Detroit colors, but more delicate. Good luck with this auction, but with a car this good looking, I don’t think you need luck!”
“Thanks to all for the congrats We live in Oregon and this was always my wives dream car”
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“This car always stuck out with ONE simple metric that I read back when it was being tested… 50mph to 75mph, it beat out the Testarossa and Porsche Carrera 4.
I think we know a hybrid RAV4 today could probably do this, but in period it blew my socks off to know this.
May this Swedish Testarossa be enjoyed for many more years. GLWTA”
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exxonvaldez commented on 1995 Saab 9000 Aero 5-Speed
“Blue is such an underrated color for Ferraris. Most shades of blue look great on Ferraris, specially on larger, front-engine ones like this, the 612, or the FF.”
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Seena commented on 17k-Mile 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
“Much respect to the owner(s) who put the miles on this beauty-McLaren’s are meant to be driven!”
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oneof16 commented on 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“In 1964 this car appeared in my neighborhood in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. I was an impressionable fifteen-year-old and Dr. Lane was daily driving this 904 all over town. One day I chased him on my bicycle to inquire about the car. He generously let me sit in the car and told me about his racing plans. He traded in a Ferrari 250 (SWB) to obtain this Porsche. Dr. Lane was a renaissance man- brain surgeon, commadore at Lauderdale Yacht Club, pilot and owner of twin engine airplane, SCCA racer,…”
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three_pedal_steve commented on 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS
“Oh hello, old friend! I managed Aston Martin Newport Beach for 6+ years, I spec’d this car personally, and I sold it to the original owner. Used to see him driving in Newport/Laguna all the time. I don’t work there anymore, so I don’t have access to the service records, but my memory was that the original owner did the scheduled maintenance on time, and the remainder of the service visits you see on the carfax are for tires. I seem to remember that he didn’t have the best luck with…”
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matthew_p commented on No Reserve: 2021 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe
“My first auction win. I talked about going on my retirement national road trip for a long time. Now I will really have to clean out the garage. I really wanted this one and only went over my max bib by $500. Thanks for the congrats comments everyone!”
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RonnieY commented on 13k-Mile 2005 Roadtrek 190 Versatile
“What a fabulous example of the timeless Pagoda; interesting history and colors, well-documented and presented (all the spot welds you could ever ask for!), two tops, and three pedals….. Surely this must be in the top 10% of 280SLs recently offered here?!?”
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BohemianHighway commented on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“I was at summer camp so I was around 10 years of age when my camp best friend said his father was coming to visit for the afternoon. Something I always missed as my father lived in Italy and camp was in the United States. well his father did indeed show up and riding a Vincent Black Shadow! I was by heritage a motor head already. What in the world was this motorcycle, it was not a “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” which were taking America by storm at the time. When my friend introduced…”
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LarryCorvette commented on 1954 Vincent Black Shadow
“Thanks all. She’ll be coming home to Orange County and I’m looking forward to a drive down the coast and a few open stretches that we’ll both enjoy.”
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PDV commented on 17k-Mile 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
“When they were introduced could not sell what had been planned for U.S. mkt and some returned to Europe. Those sold here went down in value for awhile and then…. Mine was not taken by first purchaser when it arrived at dealer. I had originally turned the allocation but took it. Early comments from an owner captures it. Fantastic sound, torque, manual, no turbo, compliant suspension, smiles everytime”
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Thor40 commented on Fayence Yellow 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“Oh good, it’s a Medium tank. My HOA tends to frown upon the Large ones…”
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3Pedalonly commented on ca.1945 T-34/85 Medium Tank
“My first car was a black 1987 325es. I loved that car and always told myself I would own another E30. This one is perfect.”
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rpmesq commented on S54-Powered 1986 BMW 325es 5-Speed
“Every time I see one of these I can’t help but think so fondly of Ed “Lancia” Levin and his remarkable knowledge surrounding these cars.
These really are spectacular cars in every respect. Once you drive one, you never forget it. @seller needs no introduction here so bid with confidence. These have been woefully undervalued compared with similar era cars, but I believe all that is about to change as more people wake up to US landed examples like this, and the amazing amount of fun one can…”
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Raffi commented on 1969 Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF Fanalone
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“What a great track day car! Appears well sorted and ready to “Rock and Roll””
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Tombo62 commented on No Reserve: Ex–John Oates 1984 Tiga SC84 Sports 2000
“An iconic Mopar. One of the best designs of this period.”
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JAY-Z commented on 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
“When my Family was on a vacation in Hawaii back in 1977 we had the Ford version of this wagon finished in an emerald green. It was a tank of a car but did drive nicely and got us around Oahu in comfort. My parents owned a 1973 Ford Thunderbird with the same 460ci V8. I see some of the same or similar interior parts on this wagon as well. Very nice condition Colony Park Wagon for its age!
GLWTA 👍”
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Jimmyblues1959 commented on 26k-Mile 1975 Mercury Colony Park Wagon 460
A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:
“The missile appeared at Earl’s Salvage Yard & Formalwear on a Tuesday morning.
At least that was what Hairless B29 called it when he walked into the Grounds for Divorce and announced that Earl had acquired a rocket.
Angus Hopper continued buttering his toast.
“How big?”
“Three feet, maybe.”
Angus looked up. “That ain’t much of a rocket.”
“It’s streamlined.”
This was apparently sufficient evidence to bring Rex Hall into the investigation. By nine…”
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CaptainMyCaptain commented on No Reserve: c. 1945 Blackhawk Bantam Porto-Power Tool Kit
“Cannot beat classic guards red on a Gbody. Timeless.”
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Envypete commented on 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe G50
“The Story Here…
As an automotive magazine publisher, editor and motor journalist in the ’80s and ’90s, I was privileged to attend many unique and amazing press functions and receive highly-specialized literature regarding the cars being launched. From the Highlands of Scotland to the South of France. From the US Continental Divide to the jungles and rain forests of Guatemala and Belize. From small back mews of the English Midlands to palatial manor houses in London. What a time it…”
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DaveD commented on No Reserve: Collection of British Automobile Brochures & Press Kits
“I remember seeing these at the Buick dealer in Jamestown , NY. Soon to be just a Honda dealer. Well equipped at base price, and hard to get one.[1976].
I moved back to Washington DC, in mid 78. By fall of 1979, i ordered a [Catherine] brown base car, from a dealer in Fredericksburg VA, which I realized ,after 5 months, was never going to come in. While visiting the local huge dealer in Arlington, I saw a Red LX. I asked if I might buy it for sticker, and the salesmen agreed. Signed the buyers…”
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Uncle_G1 commented on 174-Mile 1978 Honda Accord Hatchback 5-Speed