Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

“If you turn on the radio it only plays Donna Summer and the Bee Gees.”

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lewisfoto commented on 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupe

“The RoundPort exhaust manifolds were the cracker jacks , not the blocks.
Straight water freezing in them is the #1 block cracker.
Most times in the lifter valley.
71 YG code 455 , 2bbl Automatic application. 2bolt mains.
Correct application #197 455 HO heads
1972 455 HO 2-piece Intake
Correct 7041267 carb with legit stampings and proper date code.
Cracked/Repaired exhaust manifolds.
All that was covered in days gone by.”

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BaronVonZeppelin commented on 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4-Speed Export

“If you don’t miss Saab, then you have problems.”

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HeavyTank77 commented on No Reserve: 1974 Saab 99 LE WagonBack 4-Speed

“@ix_xi
As a TCR car homologated by the FIA for championships around the world, “it’s mandatory to use Racing Certified TCR fuel with at least 98RON Unleaded.”
So safe to say you will be fine if you use 98 octane unleaded fuel which is generally available at the track or from any respected vendor.”

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RTCH_Cars commented on 2018 Honda Civic Type R TCR

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

“@Rupersburg congrats!
Thanks for all the comments and bids on the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO the past two weeks. Thanks to the team @BaT”

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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“Who remembers this Road & Track issue? Articles by the great Phil Hill.”

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1600veloce commented on Lot #250,000: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

“Former owner of this car, here. This was one of the best running and funnest driving 911’s I have ever owned. The E model has smaller numbers, but probably is the best driving street machine out of all the early cars. 1972 model to boot! For a little background, this car was purchased brand new by an airline 747 captain living in Tiburon, CA. Years later I find myself working for that same airline. A few years back I was flying with a guy on a multi day trip. We were shooting the breeze while…”

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TangerineT commented on 1972 Porsche 911E Targa 5-Speed

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

“Thanks P 38. I went to college driving a new R1 with air-conditioning. And automatic. I dated.my wife in a red Avanti. Married in 1965 and sold the Avanti get a car with a bench seat for our daughter’ s car seat. I have known where my original car is but have tried unsuccessfully for 30 years to buy it. When this car came along, I said what the heck. I’m excited to have a supercharged car and relieve some old memories. That is a lot of what the old car hobby is about.”

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greenway commented on 44-Years-Family-Owned 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 4-Speed

“Taking quiet satisfaction that, in this era of automotive touchscreen-maxing, “crank windows” is a noteworthy feature that adds value.”

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Type5314 commented on Single-Family-Owned 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

“I grew up in my family’s Pontiac dealership that opened in 1967. Crazy about high performance Firebirds & GTOs, especially the rare & special round port cars. From RAII in 1968 (356 cars), RAIV in 68 & 69 (1808 cars), 455 H.O. in 71 & 72 (5037 cars) and the last of the Mohicans, SD-455 in 73 & 74 (1296 cars). With over 4000 Pontiac dealerships back then most never acquired a single super duty during the two years of production. They were insanely hard to get. Our store…”

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ChipBeck commented on 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455 4-Speed

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

“I owned SN 5077 many years ago. The 4-liter engine pulls like a locomotive. There is comfortable seating for 4 adults. I think it is the best of the 2+2 classic Ferraris. You will never regret owning it. – Keith Martin”

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330america commented on 1964 Ferrari 330 America

“been salivating over this truck all week. you simply cannot buy anything like this today. congrats to whoever gets it!”

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DerekPhillips commented on 5k-Mile 2019 Lexus LX570 Inspiration Series

“Outstanding 7 litre rare cat! You’d likely encounter a (live) cougar in the wild before ever seeing another one of these, incredible GLWTA”

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Tituswolf351 commented on 30-Years-Owned 1968 Mercury Cougar 7-Litre GT-E

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

“At the end of the film, The Conversation, Cindy Williams (Shirley of Laverne and Shirley) is seen getting into an MB 600 Pullman, which belonged to Francis Ford Coppola, who directed the movie. Coppola won the 600 on an earlier wager with Paramount. The studio wasn’t sure if “The Godfather” was going to be a hit, but he made them promise him that if it was, they’d buy him any car he wanted, as he was weary of schlepping around with his film crew in an old station wagon. So he said “I…”

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5gearsinreverse commented on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600

“I can’t believe this is a 12 year-old wagon. This design has aged so well and I imagine it will continue to do so. Perfect sinister look to match the wicked motor underhood!”

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Tripledigit commented on 33k-Mile 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG 4MATIC Wagon

“These cars did not have a rope rear main seal, although there was a short section under the rear of the sump. They had a threaded slinger at the rear that thru oil back into the engine as it ran. With time and bearing wear this became less effective. It can be adjusted to improve function and there is a lip type seal available from several sources that might improve things if installed correctly, although all this requires engine removal. These old cars can leak from several places and it is…”

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morganplus8 commented on 1947 MG TC

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

“Where would you ever find another one? I haven’t seen these since the 90’s. Cool. GLWTA.”

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89lincolntc commented on No Reserve: 42k-Mile 1986 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van V6 5-Speed

“”Built with the 2.8L EFI V6 and 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission: 1,564 (less than 7% of production)”
As a former XR4Ti owner who frequented the Merkur forums in the late ’90s and early ’00s, I can tell you that examples with the 5-speed manual were engine swap gold in salvage yards. (Though perhaps only the later/larger 3.0 V6?)
Specifically, those looking to ditch the Merkur’s 2.3T and replace it with the V6 from the Taurus SHO. This transmission and bellhousing made the swap much…”

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CarFoolLane commented on No Reserve: 42k-Mile 1986 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van V6 5-Speed

“The swap is Fonzie-cool all by itself, but the fact that this swap is entirely hiding in absolute plain sight is incredibly brilliant. The exterior says Grandma-and-Grandpa’s old Oldsmobile and nothing but a clean and bone stock Brougham.
The gauges and the OEM CB are the chef’s kiss to complement this newfound proper-power Diesel.
Besides, anyone can do an LS-swap.”

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CarDogThreePedals commented on No Reserve: 6.5L Turbodiesel–Powered 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham