Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

“I was building a large garage for a customer back in ‘87 or ‘88. I was just finishing up the lighting and up pulls an enclosed transport.
The driver opens the doors and proceeds to offload a brand new GNX and a Turbo TA.
They still sit in that garage to this day.”

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19Superbird70 commented on 1,200-Mile 1987 Buick GNX

“Corvettes, Testarossas, 911s… no… this is my exotic dream car… and that colour! Looks like an excellent body restoration. And it is in my motherland!”

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Swepty commented on No Reserve: 1974 Volvo 245 4-Speed

“Sitting in Boston Children’s, and reading the proceeds go to support pediatrics – hits pretty hard. Thank you to the seller for organizing this.”

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cperks21 commented on No Reserve: Coyote-Powered Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe 5-Speed for the Austin Hatcher Foundation

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

“I was a dispatcher at Greyhound in the 80s just after the last Buffalos were retired. One thing you used to see in ads for used buses was “Never a Greyhound,” meant to say it was never thrashed in daily Dog service and probably wouldn’t have chicken bones shoved into all the heater outlets. Looks like a nice bus.
Andrew”

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Watry commented on No Reserve: 1970 GM PD4108 “Buffalo Bus” RV Conversion

“I have been fooling around with cars, one way or another, for over sixty years, and I can’t think of any individual automobile that has enjoyed such star quality for such a long time. Look up the rhapsodic writeup on the 300SL Gullwing in “Sports & Classic Cars”, (Borgeson/Jaderquist), published in 1955! Even then, these cars had qualities that set them apart from all others. Their looks, their performance, their racing history, and the people associated with them…everything adds to the…”

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jim_rosenthal commented on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

“Fun memory. I purchased a very clean, low milage `64 Galaxie 500XL
R-Code 427 4 speed when I returned from Vietnam in `67.
Paid $1700, 59 years ago, when these were just very nice “Used Cars”.
Now, these survivors are the best of the full size “Muscle Cars” extant.”

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LRP commented on 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback R-Code 427 4-Speed

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

“Dad still has a Morris van and one of the pickups that he started accumulating in the 1970’s, when my siblings and I learned to appreciate the Morris line of vehicles for what they were/are. Forgive me for recycling one of my comments from 2014, which I hope is appropriate and appreciated again:
One of the most ubiquitous vehicles of my childhood, after Austin Healeys and Lotus Elites.
Prospective Buyers should be aware of the following, especially if they have teen-aged children:
As…”

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s_fitz commented on No Reserve: 1,275cc-Powered 1969 Austin 8cwt Pickup

“Not sure aircraft on here will be common but will say the comments on this are both knowledgeable and accurate regarding it and the mission, as well as their history in general. Wasnt sure what the comments would be but the knowledgeable have come out of the woodwork. A lot of Vets out there that you would never know by looking. Sometimes it takes a conversation like this for them to step forward. GLWA”

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lbpa18 commented on 1951 Cessna L-19/O1 Bird Dog

“These cars are amazing,while it may look unassuming, its actually extremely reliable,I would argue more reliable than the Camry back then,and ironically, not all that slow either,GLWTA my friend, you truly have one hell of a car here”

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Calamari_Jujutsu commented on No Reserve: 44k-Mile 2004 Honda Accord EX Sedan V6

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

“Nobody ever accused Gus Godley of being a visionary.
In 1959, Gus was a janitor at Chrysler’s Highland Park headquarters, a long way from Fort Stockton, Texas, where common sense was considered a civic virtue and automobiles were generally expected to resemble automobiles. He swept floors, emptied wastebaskets, and consumed enough Folgers to keep a small freight train running on schedule.
One rainy Tuesday morning, Gus was cleaning the Plymouth Design Studio before the stylists arrived.…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1961 Plymouth Fury Convertible

“I think adding the Buick rally wheels was a great choice, especially with the white wall tires. They spice it up a bit without being obnoxious. I imagine that pulling the car cover over this beast would be quite a workout. For me, the only wagon more desirable than this would be a 1968 Olds Vista Cruiser.”

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Joe_Macheck commented on 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

“A V10 Gated Gallardo is a big 12 year old goal for me to own. 12 year old me used to see the Gallardo all the time before the Huracan existed when I was in high school. No newer V10 baby Lambo can replace the Gallardo for being gated and better looking with age. GLWS on this Rosso Italian beauty.”

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corkscrewlife commented on 9k-Mile 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 6-Speed

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

“Been wanting this car as a stable mate to my ‘74 Dino!”

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mjc1958 commented on 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

“Thanks! Dream Machine! Amazing Spec! Can’t wait to drive it!”

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favrteracing commented on 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV

“Did you know that the US Spec engine has a 9.5:1 compression ratio and the Euro spec has 10.3:1 ? Let me tell you, you can feel the difference. Also, did you know that the ’84, with it’s hold over “SC interior” is the lightest of the ’84 to ’89 Carreras? That makes this the lightest, with it’s slicktop, and most powerful Carrera in the ’84 to ’89 range.”

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17yrsWith930 commented on Euro 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

“Back in 1971 I was a 19 year old with a dream job of driving cars for the California Auto Auction. On one of my runs heading north on 101 from Burlingame to San Francisco, I was listening to the giants pregame, literally MINUTES before the first pitch. Traffic was fairly heavy approaching candlestick park when I noticed in my rear view mirror a bright pink Chrysler Imperial absolutely SCREAMING through traffic, changing lanes like an Indy car driver. As it flew past me and headed towards the…”

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Wildboar commented on Ex–Willie Mays, 17k-Mile 1977 Stutz Blackhawk VI

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

“Absolutely wild that this is an original owner car. I have to imagine that it’s very difficult to part with it after all of this time. Best of luck with the sale, it’s beautiful, and clearly has been loved.”

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OvenRude commented on Original-Owner 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 6-Speed

“I wake up today a little sad knowing that I have to part ways with my old girl. But I’m also excited knowing that someone out there is going to be able to take her in, put her to work and enjoy everything she has to offer.”

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Willwya23 commented on No Reserve: 37-Years-Owned 1965 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

“Absolutely gorgeous car. This auction will provide some needed distraction in between shoveling and the playoff games. :). GLWA”

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MarkDK commented on 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec Nür

“43 years of ownership is amazing. And the tii looks like a really nice survivor. What a cool old bimmer.”

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PontiacNut commented on 43-Years-Owned 1973 BMW 2002tii