The Engagement Edge

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

“A Christmas wish, a dream of speed and grace,

No simple toy beneath the tinsel’s shine,

But a Chiron Bugatti to leave its trace,

A masterpiece of power, wholly divine.

The price tag high, a fortune vast to pay,

For roaring engines and the scent of leather new,

Upon this joyful, gift-receiving day,

A gleaming marvel, in a stunning hue.

Beneath the tree, no socks nor simple game,

But keys in hand to unlock might untold,

To feel the rush, the engine’s rising flame,

A Christmas…”

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MTH commented on 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport

“I’ll add a brief perspective here as someone who has worked on and flown a wide range of aircraft.

For background, I’m an A&P with Inspection Authorization (IA), with nearly two decades of experience in airline maintenance, and I currently fly the Boeing 767. I’m also a general aviation aircraft owner and have owned and operated a GA maintenance shop.

I’m familiar with Lil’ Red and her maintenance history, and I’ve reviewed and observed the work that’s been performed on…”

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Mr_Intl commented on 1972 Grumman AA-1A Trainer

“Our family thanks all of you for checking out our car and for the fun and informative dialogue this week. It will be a bittersweet moment to say goodbye to this piece of history. Our hope is for this ol’ girl to have her story told and her former glory restored. We congratulate the future auction winner of the 56’ Imperial Convertible project. We can’t wait to see her roll down the street, top down, and HEMI purring once again! Best of luck to all the bidders.”

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Kay777 commented on 1956 Imperial Convertible & 1956 Imperial Sedan Projects List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“I went through the police academy in one of these back in 1997. No Crown Vic could out run or out maneuver this car when we played cops and robbers on the obstacle course. It was hands down a superior car in terms of handling and horsepower. Every time I see one I’m taken back to the driving portion of the academy. Fond memories.”

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Cooldaddy8 commented on 11-Mile 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Police Package

“Love that area of Wisconsin. Two of my three nephews live in Madison now – gorgeous city. We visited often when I was a kid and Pop was into camping with the Starcraft. Made many a stop at Wisconsin Dells and remember it just as you describe! Sincere condolences on the passing of your mother (and untimely/early passage of your father). It reminded me this morning to cherish whatever time I have left with the Beehive. Have a blast with the Honda – another wonderful memory machine for me – and…”

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sludgo commented on BaT Auction Success Story: Mini Trail, Major Memories

“Awesome! So pumped! She is going to a good home.”

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Splitwindowvw commented on Rose Red 1972 Porsche 911T Targa 5-Speed

“A manual Volvo Wagon, always desirable.”

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JWHBOOMER commented on No Reserve: 30-Years-Owned 1983 Volvo 240 GLT Turbo Wagon 4-Speed List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“I was building a large garage for a customer back in ‘87 or ‘88. I was just finishing up the lighting and up pulls an enclosed transport.

The driver opens the doors and proceeds to offload a brand new GNX and a Turbo TA.

They still sit in that garage to this day.”

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19Superbird70 commented on 1,200-Mile 1987 Buick GNX

“Corvettes, Testarossas, 911s… no… this is my exotic dream car… and that colour! Looks like an excellent body restoration. And it is in my motherland!”

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Swepty commented on No Reserve: 1974 Volvo 245 4-Speed

“Sitting in Boston Children’s, and reading the proceeds go to support pediatrics – hits pretty hard. Thank you to the seller for organizing this.”

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cperks21 commented on No Reserve: Coyote-Powered Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe 5-Speed for the Austin Hatcher Foundation List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“Something for my 70th Birthday. Perfect car for surf and snowboarding! I will restore the outside and leave the inside as is. Perfect winter project for me.”

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Surf280 commented on No Reserve: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD 6-Speed

“These are so subtle and cool, definitely exceed the cool factor of a WRX or Lancer for nerds like me.”

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patrickquade commented on No Reserve: 25-Years-Owned 1999 Saab Viggen

“Thanks Everyone for a Great Auction!!!

Going to a Cool Surgeon in Oklahoma!!!

It would be a Amazing Success Story if he drove it to Oklahoma from Texas!!!

Have a Great Holiday and Do more things that brings you more Joy!!!!

See you Next Year!!!”

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luxuryautomax commented on No Reserve: 1959 Willys Jeep Fire Truck 4×4 List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“Where was I in ‘’62?

Shopping for my first new car ..In those golden years of American muscle cars my choices were daunting …Chevy 409/409, Ford 406/405, Pontiac 421/405, Dodge/Plymouth 413/420.

I ruled out the Mopars for their very quirky looks. Our family car was a ‘60 Bonneville convertible so I was leaning toward the Pontiac but my local dealer was reluctant to sell me what was considered an all out race car. After much haggling I ordered a 421/405 SD but it was late summer and…”

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Noisyboyz commented on 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Coupe 409/409 4-Speed

“What a nice old car, I love survivors – they are 10x harder to find than a restored example, and this one, in THE most desirable closed body style; a Club Sedan with the blind quarter panels, is fantastic ! As the owner of a very similar ‘36 Packard – also in original paint, pinstripe and plating, but a convertible coupe, I can certainly appreciate this one, and I love it with the black wall tires, tho I’d look for some one size larger. Was there ever a radio installed ? Doesn’t appear to…”

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Tom commented on No Reserve: 1936 Packard Eight 1401 Club Sedan

“I love brown cars, probs because my mom’s car when I was a kid was a 1970 Tobacco Brown MB 250 base model. No A/C, but it did have a sunroof. I learned how to drive in that car by driving it across the USA when we moved from Cleveland to Colorado Springs in 1977 on a learner’s permit. CB radio keeping contact with my dad in the 1970 Ford Country Squire pulling the Argosy 26′ travel trailer. Memories baby, that’s what cars are.”

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ScottOnTheRocks commented on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“I kind of feel like the 997.2 Turbo S is a hidden menu item. So many people talk about 997.1 Turbos and 991.1 Turbos, but this remains akin to a secret for enthusiasts.

It has the smaller, more nimble feel of the 997 chassis coupled with the ferocity and traction of the PDK and AWD, and although these aren’t the Mezger engines they are stout.

This generation remains somewhat of a ‘if you know you know’ type of Porsche, and there is SO MUCH to absolutely love about it. GLWTA!”

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RumbleAuto commented on 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe

“I have driven my black over red for 15 years, many times during Pebble car week and not once has anybody figured out it was an Ostermeir. The fuel door is perfectly contoured to the car,sits. Eli’s the belt line and it’s so small it’s barely noticeable. Very small deviation for an otherwise perfect recreation.

Note the air conditioning. Looks like what genuine aftermarket real 300SL would have installed because the car is so hot inside. If you watch enough 300 SL driving videos you will…”

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Prewar_Roadster commented on Gullwing Cars 300SL Gullwing Replica

“John Weinberger had one of these in white at Continental Imports in La Grange, IL back in 1970. My dad was considering buying it, but I think at 5’-11” he couldn’t get comfortable in it. He ended up buying the fly yellow De Tomaso Mangusta John had, instead. That’s the car in which he picked me up at Orange County Airport when I was discharged from the Army in 1971. Sure wish he’d kept that car, or either of the two E-Types he owned (one of which he’d bought from Mr. Weinberger).”

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TheOMDude commented on Bobby Rahal’s 1967 Toyota 2000GT List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“”I mean, for a while I was starting every morning on Bring a Trailer.”

I’m still at that point.”

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no.radar commented on sludgo Rides Shotgun with gear-ku

“An Alfa like this, in this original condition, is simply priceless. I don’t know who coined the expression “you can’t go home again,” but this car proves them wrong. This car is more than a time capsule, it is a time machine. Drive it and you will be transported back to Italy during an automotive golden age. A 100 point Pebble Beach example couldn’t give you any more pleasure than enjoying this in today’s real world. GLWTA.”

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johnireland commented on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint

“We can crack some jokes, but lets also acknowledge the incredible craftsmanship here. The hand painted details are incredible!”

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Gmmuscleusa commented on No Reserve: c.1800s Albany Cutter Horse-Drawn Sleigh

“Great read. Glad Denise McLuggage got a shout out. One of the great auto scribes who dosen’t get the recognition she deserves. Also wrote one of the best ski instruction books “The Centered Skier”.”

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pragmatic commented on sludgo Rides Shotgun with gear-ku List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“Hi everyone — Ash here, seller of Lil’ Red (1972 Grumman AA-1A, N6371L).

Happy to answer questions and provide documentation. The aircraft comes with complete airframe, engine, and propeller logs (dating back to early records noted in the listing), recent annuals, compression test results, avionics and lighting documentation, and records related to the 2022 landing incident repairs.

The auction ends on December 23 — just in time for Christmas. Also, the pilot who flew the aircraft…”

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spark1 commented on 1972 Grumman AA-1A Trainer

“We’d like to sincerely thank everyone who followed, commented on, and participated in this auction. We truly appreciate the thoughtful questions, feedback, and enthusiasm from the BaT community. Congratulations to the winning bidder, and thank you for the confidence in us. We look forward to connecting directly and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable delivery experience.”

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RevologyCars commented on Coyote-Powered Ford Mustang GT Fastback by Revology

“Ccatalana, Yes it is TROG ready. It was registered and tech accepted (after they had me install the roll hoop and lower the seat for helmet clearance) in Oct 2021. I wish I had a video of it blasting down the track but it rained out that year due to the hurricane.”

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SirPhade commented on 226-Powered Belly Tank Lakester

“What a great airplane for BaT. Responsive, and sporty to please a lot of pilots, and basic enough to be a trainer for a new student.

And, seller, your preparation is excellent, I can’t think of anything not covered in photos, text, and videos.”

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Brad_B commented on 1972 Grumman AA-1A Trainer List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“These cars are just great. I bought a 2024 manual on a whim last year and have zero regrets. They do it all so well. My fair weather daily drivers last summer were this Golf, a 2018 GT3 Touring, and my venerable 993. For regular use, the Golf is ~80% of the fun of the GT3 for 20% of the money. Sold the GT3 shortly thereafter just because I prefer the Golf. Will never sell the 993, though.”

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SupremeDeluxe commented on 2024 Volkswagen Golf R

“My heart skipped a beat when I saw this. My first job out of college was working for TDM in Livonia MI which later became Wheel to Wheel a prototype shop for GM’s Jon Moss. We built a 383 6spd SS with a rollcage for GM Special Vehicles to do high speed testing at MIS. I don’t think this is that car but always wondered what happened to it and many others. Great first engineering job for a young gear head.”

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mjschneidy commented on No Reserve: Lingenfelter-Modified 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS 6-Speed

“That’s a hot import time capsule, right there.”

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Mikeyjm1 commented on 24-Years-Owned Modified 1991 Acura NSX 6-Speed List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“I sent this listing to a very good friend of mine, a VN Minesweeper Sailor who seerved on the same class ships as your Dad rode on missions, and who is a decades long Porsche collector. He will be very interested in the provenance of your Dad’s ’65 SC Coupe.”

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LouFifer commented on No Reserve: One-Family-Owned 1965 Porsche 356SC Coupe

“Dang. Kelly Super Charger tires. Haven’t seen those since cable TV and the Sony Walkman were considered cutting-edge technology.

No need to ask for date codes…they’d be in hieroglyphics or maybe Roman numerals.”

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CarFoolLane commented on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project

“Thank you so much! I am very happy and excited for the car! She’ll be in good hands.

Cheers!”

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Cliffk commented on No Reserve: 27-Years-Owned 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-Speed List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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