Yesterday’s comments of note You Should Know

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

“This was my grandfather’s car. Was in my grandmother’s garage all through my youth. Glad it’s been in good hands.”

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LotusOwner001 commented on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600

“Turning 63 in July. Born in 63. I’n stoked!”

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Ronebago commented on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-Speed

“The Superleggera V4 was capped at 500 units worldwide for 2020 and remains the first street-legal motorcycle with a carbon fiber frame, subframe, swingarm and wheels as standard — Ducati had to get specific homologation approval for the structural carbon!!!!! What a Bike!!!!”

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HALMO_USA commented on 16-Mile 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera

“So they built 50 of these, and now three have been offered on BaT. That says a lot about the stature that @BaT has achieved in the collector car world.”

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oldwrench commented on 1967 DeTomaso Vallelunga

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

“OH me gad! This was my bike! @ Pocono Raceway, 1977, Phil Schilling from Cycle Magazine, supporting Cook Nielsen on Big Blue, connected me to Dale Boller the then owner. Next thing ya know the bike is in my garage , brand spanking new in its original crate. The stories i could tell…”

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LBBURROW commented on 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport “Green Frame”

“Some cars whisper.
Some cars glide.
And some cars look like they already know where the bodies are buried.
The 1953 Buick Roadmaster falls squarely into the last category.
Long hood, wide grin of chrome teeth, and those four portholes punched into the front fenders like warning shots across the bow. Buick called the engine underneath a Fireball 8, which sounded less like transportation and more like something the Army might test out in the desert north of town. Around Fort Stockton,…”

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CaptainMyCaptain commented on 1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Hardtop

“16 years old and being handed the keys to this… I can’t even imagine.”

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PWSchuh commented on 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440+6

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

“Great 914. Had a set of American Le Mans waiting in my parents garage while waiting for my 914 in gold metallic . Mine was born in JAN 71 so I missed on first year of production. I still very much enjoy this car today and the stock wheels and hubcaps are still in the American Racing boxes 55 years later. The 1.7 had more HP & torque than the 1.8 and makes for a great driver.”

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TedLitvin commented on No Reserve: 1970 Porsche 914

“I have owned five Mexicos and 13 Ghibli’s over the last 25 years and theses are such great cars . Mexicos are very similar to the Ghibli as they share many mechanical components and the same parts book. Dry sump for the Ghibli and wet for the Mexico. both cars on BAT currently are very nice examples. I used to own a Maserati Restoration company in Santa Barbara CA and had many Maserati Gt from the 50s thru the early 70s come thru my care. My fav was a 1969 4.7 Mexico with power steering Oxford…”

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sbroadster505 commented on 1967 Maserati Mexico 5-Speed

“That’s the car that started it all for me. I went to high school with Bob Akin’s son, who I believe is a member here at BaT. I remember fondly of him driving a new 944 onto the Quad and seeing it for the first time. As a kid, that was so exciting.”

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Jukebox commented on FABCAR-Built Porsche 935/84 Race Car

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

“A great car with a great story! I’m often surprised how wing cars are optioned. For example, the C-21 Center front-seat cushion and folding armrest with column automatic, seen here. Deluxe wheel covers? I guess I assume it’s a class of car that would naturally be more loaded up.
Of course their existence as the manufacturers were pushing the limits of NASCAR homologation rules ensures they are inherently fascinating. Producing them had nothing to do with marketing them for profit.…”

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Valiantjim commented on 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

“Beautiful Square body! I have had 4 over the last 4 decades and have an 85 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 that is a Fall Guy replica. These trucks are imo the best trucks ever made. Someone will be getting a beautiful example and it being the first year of production is even a nicer feature. GLWTA👌👌👌”

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DBG1973 commented on 1973 Chevrolet K20 4×4

“@64_S1 Not only can you drive this back home to the Midwest, you SHOULD! As one who has driven my S2 Elan coast to coast and border to border, I highly recommend it, with a couple of caveats. First, as you noted, install the side windows. Even with the top down it will keep the wind from beating you up. Then, when you put the top up, only if needed for major rain of course, you will stay relatively dry.
Second, do not use interstate highways unless there is no reasonable alternative. As the…”

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Ross_Robbins commented on No Reserve: 1966 Lotus Elan S2

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

“Getting close now!
We told you about Bill’s event raising money for Special Olympics. It’s called All Italian Day and it’s October 11th this year (https://www.alfaromeoassociation.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=233974&item_id=2902395).
For several years we designed the t-shirt for the event. One of the last years I did the design, I felt we had to honor Bill and this wonderful car.
One of the amazing ARA members, still has a new XL shirt and is willing to gift it to…”

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GenauAutoWerks commented on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce

“Honored to be the next caretaker of this incredible M3. Huge thanks to the seller for the thorough presentation and to everyone in the comments who shared their knowledge. I’ve wanted the right E46 M3 for a long time, and I’m excited this Laguna Seca Blue example will be joining my garage. It will be well cared for and enjoyed. Thanks again!”

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DailyDrivenPorsche commented on 2001 BMW M3 Coupe 6-Speed

“Can’t believe the options on this one, it has factory Recaros before the ‘is’ was a thing. Plus the sport wheel, sunroof, and it’s in one of the best blues that BMW put on their in the 70s.
This is a neat e21!”

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e9er commented on 9k-Mile 1977 BMW 320i 4-Speed

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

“I’m gonna quit looking at Lincoln Convertibles. Wow.”

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Tigers196884 commented on 21-Years-Owned 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

“Kyoichi smoked my white R34 on Initial D arcade stage 5 today. Funny Kyoichi Evo 3 is on BAT. GLWS on one of my favorite Evo you rarely see in the states.”

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corkscrewlife commented on No Reserve: Modified 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR

“My son was racing our Datsun roadster in D Production one of the times Paul ran in the same class at Daytona. He wandered up to our crew working on our roadsturd. His crew had sent him to borrow a multimeter. He would just show up and pay the late regristration fees so everyones crew wouldn’t be packed with “crew” there just to catch a look at him as a star. I think he enjoyed just being one of us club racers. Very pleasant to talk to. He wasn’t in a hurry to get back to his crew who might have…”

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genelaroe commented on Ex–Paul Newman 1964 Honda CB77 Super Hawk