Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

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  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “We desperately need basic simple reliable transportation vehicles like this in new car showrooms today….. GLWTA and “Save the Manuals!””

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    onlyhonda4me commented on No Reserve: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE 5-Speed

    “Love this example. I also have a Piedmont Green Metallic E400 Wagon (more photos on my IG @ptsrs) and can confirm it is a wonderful family car. It also gets surprisingly a lot of compliments, especially from young dads haha. As the other Piedmont owner said, the color is incredibly dynamic. The M276 V6 is buttery smooth and has a good reputation for reliability.
    I searched for my wagon for several months, and pored over all of @1600veloce’s past listings of these wonderful wagons before…”

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    PTSRS commented on 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Wagon

    “My parents bought a blue 1964 Wagon like this and we made two big trips from MN, one to Southern California, including Disneyland, and the other to Alaska. The Alaska trip was memorable for my two brothers and I. We had 11 flat tires, the gravel was almost as big as the mosquitoes, big trucks flew by us as we rolled up the windows and ducked, of course the windshield needed replacement and within a year all of the paint had peeled off the hood. But other than that, no breakdowns and 60 year…”

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    215V8man commented on 1964 Ford Country Sedan Wagon 289 4-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “So, I’m 16 years old and it’s 1972 and my dad had an investment advisor come to our house. I hear a loud car approaching and it’s a Mangusta! I’d never seen one before in the flesh. Only in car magazines, and it was like a UFO landed from another planet! As a car obsessed kid since I can remember, I went outside and walked all around that car, taking in every sinuous line. When the meeting with my dad was over, the guy let me sit in the Mangusta. I remember that day like it was yesterday…”

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    BBK commented on 1969 DeTomaso Mangusta

    “There are so many things in life that we want, but really don’t need !!!
    I love classic time pieces and its amazing to see the value in something like a “Paul Newman Rolex Daytona” and the price someone is willing to pay to own one. Half the fun of owning something like this is coming up with an excursion to utilize it !!! We only go around this crazy world once, and spending a weekend with friends and family playing with this “toy” is worth the price of admission !!!
    Very cool. I have a…”

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    Dean_Laumbach commented on No Reserve: 1989 Hägglunds M973A1 SUSV

    “These aged so well. When new,I preferred the 300ZXTT. 30 years on, it is Supra by a mile. Although there’s much to be said about the FD RX-7, I’ll always give the nod to the car with the legendarily stout engine over the “finicky” one!”

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    Type44 commented on Modified 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo 6-Speed

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “Never, until today, has El Camino and Continental kit ever been used in the same sentence, for me anyway.
    Now, I will never be able to unsee it.”

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    Atom0096 commented on No Reserve: 21-Years-Owned 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Project

    “Such a beautiful car. Growing up my dad had one of these in a red/orange color. Have so many great memories driving around with him in it. I hope this goes to a great home”

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    peche711 commented on 1990 BMW 325i Coupe M-Technic II

    “I bought this car intending to enjoy driving it, and I did. I’ve owned this Viper since April 2000 and have kept it longer than any other car I’ve owned. It has spent its life just south of Houston. I’ve enjoyed it enormously over the past 26 years, including four driving schools and 5-6 autocross events. I’m selling it because I’m almost 70 and the Viper has become harder for me to get in and out of and to drive without pain (2 surgeries on the ball of my left foot). I hope its next owner…”

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    A-Car00 commented on Original-Owner 2000 Dodge Viper GTS

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “This car was my dads for about 40 years. When he died my brother brought it to California where he did a massive overhaul. Forgetting the money, this Jaq has memories that fulfill a lifetime! I drove it twice, once on the stage of a charity fashion show and another when at a polo match in town Albert , my dad, had to quickly leave to get a friend to the hospital. He drove in the 4th of July parade for years; might have over heated a time or two. He tried to teach my 15 year old son to…”

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    Clverm commented on 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster

    “Great to see this notable car was recovered from the theft unbruised. As the owner of a Hotchkis equipped 72 challenger with a 408 stroker, Whose done 2 Hot Rod Power Tours in it, i can say these are great performers on hiway or in the twisties. Recommend trading out to Recaros for us full bodied guys!”

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    Drivunn commented on SEMA-Exhibited Hotchkis “E-Max” 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Six Pack 5-Speed

    “So many great options this week!
    That said and cars aside, the one that got me was for the story, not so much the car. That’s a tall statement considering my self avowed love of Packards, which is well know here. And this one is a real corker! Oh, and the Delahaye is stunning too.
    I chose the 1917 Packard owned by a young man so sadly lost in “The War to End All Wars.” The family was so devastated they couldn’t part with it, yet they couldn’t bear to see it either. In storage for forty…”

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    billyblyth commented on This Week’s Weird and Wonderful—October 17, 2025

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “Hello old friend. I say this because this car brings back very fond memories and was the one that started my lifelong fascination with cars. It was in the garage in the back yard when I was in elementary school!
    My dad was Otto Klein. He bought this car from Jim Hall when Hall showed up at Elkhart Lake with two of them! I think he paid about $6k for it if my memory serves. My dad had a VW dealership in Springfield, Illinois and started out racing bathtub Porches and a few Ferraris. This car…”

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    zachmac commented on 1957 Maserati 200SI by Fantuzzi

    “The 8C is one of my favorite cars ever. We do have a 4C in the stable and it is loads of fun, handles like it is attached to the road, and makes funny grunting noises….not a car to tour in though, unless your idea of a tour is to visit a local vineyard 8 miles away.
    The 8C has noble bones and as a previous share stated, has easy access to critical parts.
    Plus the car is just beautiful. Nobody knows how to predict valuations. I went all in on my 355’s and that has proven to be a lucky…”

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    borneo commented on 3,400-Mile 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

    “This is as complete, original, and sorted of a Veloce as you’ll find. The history pushes it into another class all together. Qualifies for any and every historic race and Rally that exists. Original engine and transmission guarantees entry into your event of choice. This is truly a once in a lifetime find. Good Luck to all!”

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    AutofileClassics commented on Six-Decades-Family-Owned 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce 750F 1.6L 5-Speed

    “I find these 6-banger low-spec survivors to be more interesting than the tarted-up show queens that are much more common (and expensive) today. Keep your LS engine and your continental kit, give me 3 on the tree and radio delete.”

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    Studedude commented on Single-Family-Owned 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan 3-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

    “This 599 is an earlier production as in the later production for 2007 the ceramic brakes became standard. Also, Ferrari jacked up the base price from $258k to $321k base price. Significantly increased the cost. These cars are appreciating fast. F-1 transmission is a very nice transmission in my opinion even though general public prefers the clutch version. Good luck.”

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    Snowhill commented on 17k-Mile 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

    “A layman’s view.
    In 1987, at the age of 27, I quit my job and travelled to Europe for my 1st time for a 6-month adventure. After skiing a few areas in the Alps, I made my way north, as far as Bergen, Norway. Summer had arrived, and I wanted to have some beach fun.
    The section on France in the Frommer’s Guide had many pages on the Mediterranean Coast, but few on the Atlantic.
    I decided on a road less travelled, the Atlantic. To my pleasant surprise, I discovered a magnificent area…”

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    Hoppy18 commented on 21-Years-Owned 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

    “IMO, the ‘stacked headlight’ GTO versions are the definitive GTO.
    Very cool car. Unique color, mostly see red, black or blue.
    Would love this.”

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    Lord_Balfour_IV commented on No Reserve: Tri-Power-Equipped 1965 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe

    “Yes for those who don’t know Vic Skimants was a leading competitor in the SCCA E production class for many years. The knowledge gained on the track was applied to his builds which for those who have them understand well.”

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    tek4tex commented on 62-Years-Family-Owned 1961 Porsche 356B Notchback

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