Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

“Cover shot should be in contention for photo of the year.”

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ILikePi commented on “GTMore” 2015 BMW M4 Coupe Track Car

“hope it gets another 276k 🫡”

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dcw2 commented on 29-Years-Owned 1994 Acura NSX 5-Speed

“A parent back in the day picked up their 2nd grader in one of these. White on white wheels – it was the coolest thing ever.”

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cime commented on 18k-Mile 1988 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 10th Anniversary 5-Speed

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

“@RTCH having worked at David Hobbs Honda in 2000, when they debuted in the US. Apparently, at least for the initial wave or first year, dealerships had the option having all their S2000s fully equipped with aero accessories or non of them equipped. Not sure how long that lasted, but Hobbs had all the initial S2000s equipped. When the first ones arrived at the dealership everything came to a halt, all employees came outside to gawk while David and Greg inspected and tested them for about 30…”

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Vandabs commented on 27k-Mile 2001 Honda S2000

“My parents bought a white 65 Notch in the mid 70s from people that had toured Europe in it. It was the car I finally passed my fourth driver license test in . I know , go ahead and lol. Dad made me take the 1st in a 2wd, straight six, three on the tree suburban with no power steering. 2nd in a 2wd , 302 v8 IH Scout with the stiff lurchy clutch that gave you the Jimmy leg. Neither one worked well for a skinny 16 year old. 3rd didn’t leave the DMV because I “didn’t adjust the mirrors” , after…”

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Ghiasteve commented on 46-Years-Owned 1965 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback 4-Speed

“I ordered one of these, a British Racing Green unit in NYC and put $25 down on it. It was priced at $6641.00. I didn’t inherit any money when I turned 21 like I told the dealer I might and had to release it to sell to someone else. It did show up on the showroom floor and that was the last time I saw it. I later converted the front of my MGA to look like a cobra… and then changed it back when I made it my first race car… This was in 1965.”

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Buckedup commented on 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 Mark II 5-Speed

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

“Hidden mods to make it pleasantly drivable in the modern world are brilliant. The New Hampshire shore is perfectly suited for a top-down cruise but to be long enough add some inland winding roads through fields and forest. One of my favorite places in the world.
My Mom in Exeter, near Rye, lived to be nearly 102 and enjoyed being taken on the same shoreline drive every weekend till the end. She and my Dad were avid and skilled sailors and she loved to gaze out at the whitecaps and gulls…”

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Valiantjim commented on No Reserve: 21-Years-Owned 1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible

“Thank you all for the kind words. I had told my wife yesterday that I didn’t win, since the bid was on 25k already. Thru a last dish effort andd what do you know, I got it. This Super will be the companion to my 1970 GTV 1750 in LeMans Blue. As a DIYer I can’t wait to give it a once over. All the Alfisty out there can be assured that this ’73 Super is in good hands.”

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Larosaa commented on No Reserve: 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1.3 5-Speed

“I saw the cover photo and said, ‘ooooh.’
Now this is pretty.
Is it fair to say that these are just below the playing field of a PORSCHE 356?
These early low light GHIAS exude so much class and elegance.
The lines, the colors, the styling. Everything about these is pure class.
I am an early Beetle guy who always wanted a PORSCHE 356 to fulfill my Late Fathers dream but way they are out of my league. This might be the next best thing.
Never give up on your dreams.”

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APLANTEDLEIF commented on 1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

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

“Years ago, I had coffee in San Francisco with a venture capitalist from Sequoia. Over conversation, it came out that we were both really into Porsches. I was telling him about my Blue Turquoise 993 that I was (and still am) really proud of. He said that he also had a 993. He asked if I wanted to take a look at it out in the parking lot. Of course, I took him up on the opportunity, but what I saw was really unexpected. It was a 993 Turbo S in this color, covered in mud. He had over 100,000 miles…”

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curiousoffice commented on 4,200-Mile 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

“I commented earlier about operating these at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport CA. They are very easy to drive and we accumulated thousands of hours on ours. They are extremely well engineered and very reliable. They were maintained by our own mechanics and did not require them to attend additional technical training. The rubber tracks last a surprisingly long time as long as they are not run on concrete or asphalt too often. We did not baby these things, they…”

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Searle804 commented on No Reserve: 1989 Hägglunds M973A1 SUSV

“My 90 Year old Dad..a purist ..
Said He wouldn’t watch..
He’s here watching it with Me!”

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67bullitt commented on LS1-Powered 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 Coupe 6-Speed

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

“I remember seeing these at the Buick dealer in Jamestown , NY. Soon to be just a Honda dealer. Well equipped at base price, and hard to get one.[1976].
I moved back to Washington DC, in mid 78. By fall of 1979, i ordered a [Catherine] brown base car, from a dealer in Fredericksburg VA, which I realized ,after 5 months, was never going to come in. While visiting the local huge dealer in Arlington, I saw a Red LX. I asked if I might buy it for sticker, and the salesmen agreed. Signed the buyers…”

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Uncle_G1 commented on 174-Mile 1978 Honda Accord Hatchback 5-Speed

“I am in love. The opalescent paints that Jaguar used during this era are some of the best looking colors ever produced – almost like late ‘50s Detroit colors, but more delicate. Good luck with this auction, but with a car this good looking, I don’t think you need luck!”

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slickmick commented on 1963 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 Roadster

“Thanks to all for the congrats We live in Oregon and this was always my wives dream car”

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61ss commented on Fuel-Injected, 331-Powered 1957 Ford Thunderbird 5-Speed

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

“WOW, WOW, WOW… What an auction that was! That’s one for the record books!
With more than 1,700 comments and 53,000 views, this auction exceeded all expectations.
Thank you, everyone, for the bids, the comments, and for making this such an exciting auction. We are in contact with @flippipaldi now and are thrilled to see this incredible GT heading to its new home.
Congratulations to the winning bidder, and thank you again to the entire BaT community for making this such a memorable…”

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hymanltd commented on 8-Mile, One-Owner 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition

“It has been a genuine privilege to have this extraordinary 113-year-old racing motorcycle on display in my collection. It stands as far more than a rare machine—it is a tangible reminder of the ingenuity, craftsmanship, and determination of the pioneers who built it.
This motorcycle is a testament to what skilled hands, creative minds, and unwavering perseverance could accomplish more than a century ago.
Yet the motorcycle tells only part of the story.
It also pays tribute to the fearless…”

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Moviethings commented on 1913 Excelsior 7SC Board Track Racer

“As the former owner of XS004 and a serial collector of special Fox Body Mustangs, you can’t find many more special than a KB car. If I had the room I’d be going after this under full boost! GLWTA!”

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CC350 commented on One-Family-Owned, 30k-Mile 1992 Ford Mustang Kenny Brown Outlaw XS