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 You Should Know

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

    “One owner is an extremely rare car. A small group of us starting tacking all the Zanardi’s when they came out. We used to communicate on the old NSX listserv, and then everything moved to Lud’s nsxprime.com. Our spreadsheet had 51 Zanardi’s on it and I still have a hard copy.
    In addition, back in 2008 I pulled all 51 carfax’s. Even then there were fewer than 10 original owner cars. Two of which had never been reregistered, and one of those was known to have a supercharger…”

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    1BADNSX commented on One-Owner, 23k-Mile 1999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition #22

    “This Land Cruiser was originally purchased by William “Bill” Gruenerwald, a geologist, engineer, oil and gas operator, and ranch owner with a remarkable background. A Northwestern University graduate, Gruenerwald worked internationally evaluating mineral deposits and, during World War II, was assigned to the Manhattan Project to research uranium deposits in the American Southwest and abroad. He later spent approximately 40 years as an independent oil and gas operator, drilling and operating…”

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    Corsetti commented on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60

    “A symphony of engine and exhaust! Given the size of the 440 (and 383s they also built), they were unable to fit power steering or brakes in the car. As show in the video, you can steer the car with the throttle!
    As for the color, this is one of the best shades of green and suits this car perfectly.”

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    John_M commented on Ex–Car Craft 1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “I’d randomly wake up at 2am just to go stare at it.”

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    gracilism commented on Lola T70 Mk3B McClendon International Re-Creation Project

    “You had me at VHS player.”

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    WERA22 commented on No Reserve: 2022 Honda Odyssey Elite by Stay Tuned

    “Great spot on the 2022 gearbox oil typo.
    Our technicians during that time and during 2023 and 2021 records are all former trained factory Lamborghini guys. You can look them up!
    As you can see both Motul and Lucas gear oil was used in 2021 and 2023, so I am very confident this is a “ShopWare” typo.
    Our software system in the shop was very clunky until recently.
    The former owner was very fussy, this is one of the best 1996-1997 Diablo Roadster examples we have seen. The car was…”

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    Curatedlite commented on 2,400-Kilometer 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster

  • A Look at yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I’ve been looking for a bus like this for Rachael for many years. We are gonna make it stock height and beautiful.”

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    Mr.OGPaint commented on No Reserve: 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 11-Window Microbus Project

    “AMX’s and Javelins are the most underrated Muscle cars. Never understood that. They are so awesome! Too bad AMC always struggled with the big 3. Imagine if there was a AMX made today. GLWTA. Beautiful car! Great color combo and always loved the Rear spoiler option.”

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    johnnyvett commented on 1969 AMC AMX 390 4-Speed

    “@PDXBryan this one blows my SOHCs off.
    I’ve only once seen a cammer swap as nice as this and it was supposedly done by KK as an experimental along with one they build as a mid-engine Boss 9 (both fastback Mustangs).
    What’s so clever about this is you’d never expect it. The level of street sleeper, slack jaw, dumbdoundery here is off the charts. Roll up in this anywhere and get affirming nods, then open the hood and prepare for the cult of engine worship to begin their drooling genuflections.…”

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    Raffi commented on 427 SOHC “Cammer”-Powered 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe 3-Speed

    “340 vs 383 the 340 wins. Not only in a straight line but especially on a winding road. The small block with the well designed chassis corners like a sports car. To be fair, these days the restrictive 383 exhaust can be relieved with contemporary under-chassis headers and the big block can be as light as a small block with aluminum heads, intake and water pump housing. Throw in a stroker crank for 500ci and it will get interesting.
    But for stock vintage examples I think it’s no contest. If…”

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    Valiantjim commented on 1969 Dodge Dart GTS

  • Yesterday’s comments of note: A Practical Look

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

    “The 330 GTC has always been a favorite of mine. And the 512BB. When I was first working out of college in the early ’80’s my wife and I honeymooned in San Francisco and I dragged her to Ferrari Los Gatos, and there on the floor were my two dream cars, a 330 GTC sitting next to a 512BB. I remember them being in the $25 – $35K range? And thinking, I’ll be able to afford one of those. Unfortunately life intervened and prices for these cars increased but I was finally able to realize a dream…”

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    CarCrzyTom commented on 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC

    “I own a manual 6 speed ’07 NC. These are just fabulous vehicles. Nothing goes wrong. Certainly one of the finest engines Mazda ever built. Gobs of fun driving top-down and a true value fot the $ spent. New owner will be happy. GLWTA”

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    Spider_Mike commented on 15k-Mile 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT

    “Thanks to all bidders. I fell in love with the 904 when I first saw one in the 1980’s. I think it the most beautiful care design ever. Thats why I had to have the Beck 904. I started discussing the car with Chuck Beck in early 2020, and pulled the trigger in October of 2020. It was a 3 year build process, and I visited the factory many times during the build. My wife was involved too, and picked out the interior colors. I think it turned out nicely. Thanks for all the positive comments.”

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    Armbrust commented on Beck 904 GTS

    “The 505 wagon, IMHO, is one of the great longroofs. They endure rugged conditions in Africa without complaint. The 4 cylinder engine is about as indestructible as they get. Cargo capacity is unmatched. Yet the ride is so so comfy. Best seats anywhere. The video shows it off well.”

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    raoulr commented on 1992 Peugeot 505 SW8

    “Another one that I helped build at Torslanda in Goteborg. Some had a note under the dash: built in Sweden by a yankee. I was the only American out of supposedly 46 nationalities working there”

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    volvo240s commented on 1979 Volvo 242 DL 5-Speed

  • Yesterday’s comments of note — Explained

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

    “Thanks everyone! And, yes I will definitely be driving it!”

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    gtrmnmck commented on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta

    “I’ve learned a lot on this project. Thank you dad, grandpa, uncles, and friends to show me around the toolbox. This project has certainly helped me as a 15T Blackhawk mechanic to pick up aviation terminolgy easier. I wouldn’t have had the start I did without your help. My projects started small LOL, but have gotten bigger over the years. If anyone has any remaining questions, feel free to ask. Happy to see this car go to a good owner, but I’m happy to drive it around to car shows and…”

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    1970DartWright commented on 440-Powered 1970 Dodge Dart Custom Hardtop

    “The Lexus LS430 was built at the moment when the pursuit of perfection and the economics of mass production briefly coincided. That window has closed; it may not open again in our lifetime. And so these cars matter—not for what they are worth in dollars, but for what they prove: that it was possible, that once, for six years in a factory in Tahara, Japan, human beings got as close to perfect as human beings have ever got in the building of a motorcar. And then they stopped, and we moved on……”

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    JCDenton commented on No Reserve:18k-Mile 2006 Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury Package

  • What to Know About yesterday’s comments of note

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

    “I don’t think Frankenstein is an issue in Aston Martin world. Many are upgraded to Vantage spec, many DB4/5/6 are built to 4.7 Vantage spec. Like Panteras and aircooled Porsches, there’s no shame in that. I think it’s only in the US musclecar world that originality is a MUST. I think that’s because there were so many made and so many customised in the day, that originality is their only rare virtue. But with a car that only 3,500 were made in a 22 year production run, sympathetic modifications…”

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    CSX427 commented on 1975 Aston Martin V8 Series III 5-Speed Conversion

    “When I was 14 I bought a 1968 Super Bee for $100 cash. Paper route money~
    Mom was not impressed”

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    ChuckFred commented on 383-Powered 1968 Dodge Coronet Hardtop

    “My cousin bought this exact car in 1974 and we jokingly called it the pumpkin …Nobody’s laughing today as this color is one of the most desirable on a C3 !”

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    Noisyboyz commented on 2k-Mile 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 4-Speed

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