Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

“The 430 HP was NOT underated as often quoted ….This was virtually a race track engine with a wild solid lifter camshaft and open chamber heads with 12:1 compression ratio….all geared for high end horsepower …
Yes, the engine produced 430 HP at 5200 RPM’s but Chevy failed to mention it produced
Over 550 HP at 6200 RPM’s
The “low” HP published at a time when insurance companies were taking a close look at high performance cars”

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Noisyboyz commented on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L88 427/430 4-Speed

“Keeping a Granada 48 years has to be some kind of record.
PRAISE THE MALAISE!”

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HeavyTank77 commented on Original-Owner 1978 Ford Granada ESS V8 2-Door Sedan

“Oil control system- As 928 engines evolved from 16V to 32V,and from 4.5 to 5.4 liters, two issues cropped up. First, the oil drainback channels through the block did not change in size, and second, between the high output of the oil pump and the sheer volume of the 32V heads, sustained high rpm could lead to the heads accumulating excess oil-up to 2.5 quarts per side, more than half the total engine oil fill. This A) limited the amount of oil near the pickup, and B) interfered with…”

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Teutonic commented on 6.5L Stroker–Powered 1993 Porsche 928 GTS 5-Speed

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

“Combating the maintenance scaries with an impressive log of care.
From VW’s golden era. This being on the lot next to the MKIV .:R32 and V10 TDI Touareg is as good as it’ll get.”

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EMow commented on No Reserve: 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12

“Hello BaT! I’m the builder and seller of this E30, and I’ll be here throughout the auction to answer any questions and provide additional photos or videos if requested.
This project began as an effort to build an electric E30 that felt like a proper driver’s car rather than simply an EV conversion. Nearly every component was selected with that goal in mind—from the Tesla Plaid drive unit and custom battery system to the suspension, brakes, and chassis upgrades.
After the build was…”

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anchoright commented on 1986 BMW 325e EV Conversion

“By the time this particular Fulvia was built, Fiat had owned Lancia long enough to have begun incorporating some profit-motivated changes. I spent a lot of time at the Lancia display at the Turin Auto Show in 1972, and following that wrote an article for the LANCIANA, the American Lancia Club newsletter. Some things I noted were “…the paint and overall finish is better than ever. Suspension bits are stampings now, rather than the nice hardware that we’re used to.. Plastic clips replace the…”

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dinodo commented on 1971 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1600 HF

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

“Formula for years, worked in secrecy with Mercury and designed the 500 Super Sport Crossover expressly for the new 600-hp Mercury Verado V12.
It was the first boat fitted with these innovative V-12 motors that had a fixed powerhead and a rotating lower unit.
I saw the original factory black hulled SSC at Soverel Harbor in Palm Beach Gardens when it first hit the water,
Spent some time talking with the crew, admiring the boat and the serious Mercury motors the likes of which I’d never seen…”

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RussR commented on 2023 Formula 500 Super Sport Crossover

“I love this car – the color is one of my top choices – and that interior … so cool and unique – I have a ’74 GTS and as others here have said the driving experience is special – so low to the ground with the motor humming on your shoulder – hypnotic – GLWTA”

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neelfryer commented on 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

“There are two of us in the USA (that we know of) that have Turkis Coupes, me being one of them. No matter where I drive, I get thumbs up and comments about what an amazing color this is and how well it compliments the smooth curvy lines of an E9. This example looks nearly perfect, and the seller is THE source of E9 expertise. You can buy this car with the utmost of confidence, and join Club Turkis! You won’t be disappointed! GLWTA!”

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Jimmilew commented on Euro 1973 BMW 3.0CSi 4-Speed

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

“The seller has done a good job giving a brief history of Cisitalia. I have studied these cars for over 40 years and have four of them (Two 202 coupes and two D46s) and had a 202 Cabriolet so perhaps I can provide some clarification. Approximately 110 coupes were made and about 60 cabriolets. Pinin Farina (later changed to Pininfarina) made the first batch of coupes in 1947-48, but then ramped up on working for Ferrari, etc. so most of the remaining coupes were done by Stabilimente Farina and…”

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Cisitalia_Guy commented on Ex–Mille Miglia Storica 1952 Cisitalia 202 SC Gran Sport Cabriolet by Stabilimenti Farina

“I am the farmer who owned this car for years and everything the seller says is true. It was never in any kind of wreck while I owned it. I drove it for about 100000 miles. It had about 22000 miles on it when I purchased it. I drove it like a 930 should be and never had any problems with it, other than I decided to have the engine rebuilt as stated. If you’ve never driven an older Porche over a hundred mph be sure to have both hands on the wheel and pay attention!! The buyer sent a person…”

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Fmdriver commented on 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera

“A Talisman AND an airbag! Cool! Love that interior!”

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e9er commented on No Reserve: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Talisman

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

“I had a new Pinto and within a year I found a deal on a proto turbocharger set-up from a well-known Detroit area tuner. It was comparatively crude to this one without an intercooler and lots of lag. But once it spooled up, it was pretty impressive. I recall keeping pace with a 340 Duster in 2nd and 3rd gear which had the other driver wondering “WTF?!” But the tubing to the intake was a long way from the relocated carburetor and in cold weather it was really hard to start because that long…”

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Schmidlack commented on Turbocharged 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout 5-Speed

“When I was about 12 years old, my Mom’s cousin had one of these. He would load me, my brother, and two other younger cousins in the back with the jumper seats in the closed position. As he fishtailed down the road, the four of us would slide around on that metal flooring – back and forth, back and forth smashing into each other and the sides. Laughing all the way!!!!!!!! Probably not the safest thing to do, but we survived. – GLWA”

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Thirty-three-and-a-third commented on No Reserve: 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire

“First its AMC Pacers and Hornet Gucci wagons, now an orange turbo Pinto??? Its like Malaise Monterey Car Week!!!
PRAISE THE MALAISE!”

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HeavyTank77 commented on Turbocharged 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout 5-Speed

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

“I’ve never wanted a Mustang as much as I do now”

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Unimog2010 commented on 302-Powered 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe Holman-Moody FIA-Spec Race Car

“Tip of the hat to the full undercarriage detail, complete tool kit, original warning stickers on dip stick & suspension components and gas filler recess weld seam photos. This thing is crisp!”

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KrautHammer commented on 31k-Mile 2001 BMW M5

“I just got back from a wonderful trip to Italy.
My faith in humanity was restored, never in my life had I seen so many cool wagons and hot hatches ripping up and down the Autostrade and country roads. Even really neat turbo diesel variants.
The Europeans get it.
Us Americans don’t…still not sure why every household Stateside needs a full size pick-up truck or massive SUV the size of my first college apartment.
I love this auction collection!
The Toyota Crowns are so fantastic, do not…”

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SlowNRusty commented on Estates, Wagons, and Avants: A Collection of Longroofs from Tnbusiness71

“Kudos for sticking with small wheels and fat tires. Lots of correct vintage sidewall.”

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TheOMDude commented on 496-Powered, Aluminum-Bodied Shelby Cobra CSX4000 4-Speed