Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

“This is either the coolest thing ever built or the worst financial decision someone will proudly make”

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Beans_Bacon commented on Ex–Cleetus McFarland Jet-Powered 2010 Chevrolet Camaro “Turbinaro”

“You’ve probably noticed that I’m happily bidding on this special Healey. Coming across such an untouched time capsule of a car is a real treat. We have a passionate Healey community here in the Netherlands (and even a very attractive Austin Healey museum), so I hope to restore this car to its original condition and preserve it for future generations. Kudos to BAT!”

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Ernst commented on No Reserve: 72-Years-Family-Owned 1953 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Roadster Project

“As a Kia enthusiast (yes, we exist), this is the holy grail. The looks you’d get for telling people what this is make it worth any expense. I’d rather have one of these over the Lotus version, just for that novelty. The stock drivetrain isn’t bad at all, but I can’t help but wonder how one of these would do with a modern Gamma 1.6 or 1.6T swap from Hyundai. In a way you’d keep it “in the family” but really liven it up. I don’t think there’s as many purists out there for the Kia version anyway.…”

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krudmuphin commented on 1997 Kia Vigato

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

“Pasha-tively gorgeous.”

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quincydubois commented on 18k-Mile Euro 1979 Porsche 928 5-Speed

“I am 79 years old, bought a 76 GL new, same color and wheels as this car. I have had all the German cars, but the SAAB is the car that I remember fondly for having all the positives of those cars all in one vehicle.”

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Erl commented on No Reserve: 1974 Saab 99 LE WagonBack 4-Speed

“Very sharp and very clean Calypso Green/grey cloth notch. And the cherry on top among the tasteful, period correct mods is the GT-40 intake. This Fox is going to sell itself!”

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Z282SLO commented on 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Notchback 5-Speed

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

“You may be cool, but you’ll never be as cool as Steve McQueen. He was, after all, the King of Cool.
That being said, you’d be a lot cooler riding this than you are right now!”

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

“Well folks, that is a wrap and the end of a 15 year search. I knew about this car from way back when my mechanic serviced my other Lotus cars. I never in a million years thought it would come up on BaT, this should be quite an adventure!!!”

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arbifox commented on 1994 Lotus Esprit Sport 300

“The first thing I looked at was the first driving video, and that made my morning, seeing the focus with the manual steering. No lackadaisical grip on that wheel.
Just the right street car for getting the blood pumping, without needing to get crazy to do it. A simple and easily maintainable build, with no exotic or exceptionally expensive components, and easy access to pretty much everything. It seems like a car that can happily sit on a battery tender, with some fuel stabilizer, and be…”

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68C10292 commented on No Reserve: Modified 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan 5-Speed

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

“Hopefully the new owner can get in touch with Bobby and get a picture alongside the car, It would be worth the drive or plane ticket! This is a once in a lifetime auction.”

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runaway27 commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed

“Nobody paid much attention when the old Dodge arrived.
A 1970 Dodge Polara Police Pursuit sedan painted in authentic black and white with a 440 Magnum under the hood wasn’t exactly subtle. Long, square-jawed, and purposeful, it looked ready to issue citations despite having been retired for decades. Still, at Fort Stockton’s annual Classic Car Roundup, it found itself parked between a candy-apple red Corvette and a turquoise Thunderbird convertible. Compared to chrome and tailfins, an old…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1970 Dodge Polara Sedan 440 Police Car

“Those pictures of Bobby in the gallery are priceless!”

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WoodrowWilson commented on Original-Owner 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe L84 327/360 Fuelie 4-Speed

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

“What a neat rig with an incredible pedigree! And you won’t need to bring a trailer because it’s too precious. Just drive it home and enjoy it.
I don’t have a lot to add on top of what others have said about Harold Allen except to say that many years ago I came into a collection of his Stroppe-related photos from Ford Motor Company and I’m forever grateful for those.
I think this is the only Bronco I know of that was owned by one of Ford’s off road racing stars that has come to market in…”

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Todd_Z. commented on Ex–Rod Hall 1971 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja

“Condolences to your Grandfather-he looked like a happy chap!
He obviously cherished this BRG beauty!
Cheers!”

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LandSpeedster commented on One-Family-Owned 1999 Jaguar XJR

“The BMW 3.0 CSL is a 1970s icon. It has no equal. It’s the car upon which BMW has built its image and reputation since 1972”

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Delia_Wolfe commented on 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

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

“Knot your average Porsche.”

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withdrew commented on No Reserve: 1:1 Porsche 356 Speedster Wooden Display Model

“Easily the most complex post war automotive engine! It took one very long day by a highly skilled mechanic just to set the valve timing. My late brother-in-law Jim learned this the hard way. He was a very gifted high school athlete and he received a “full ride” scholarship to college. He father said “I’ve saved this money for your education, but since you won’t need it, we can buy you a nice car…what type would you like?” No one in the family really knew a lot about cars or mechanics, so when…”

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Leif_in_Calif commented on Porsche Fuhrmann Four-Cam Engine

“My Grandfather had a red one when I was child and I thought it was the coolest thing this side of Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. Circa mid 70’s it had the small 6/3 Speed, and its capabilities were virtually unlimited. There was nothing it could not do – snatch a beefy ski boat out of the lake, crawl out of the woods with a load of wood … burn rubber through the Ozarks like there’s beer in Texarkana. Hot-dawg it was cool and commanded compliments everywhere. He had repainted it himself in a…”

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ScottNThompson commented on No Reserve: 28-Years-Owned 1966 Ford F-100 3-Speed