The Engagement Edge

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

“Wow …finally got one. I was not expecting this. Kinda in shock. Thanks Bat and members. Woohoo!!!!!”

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JJP613 commented on 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport

“This looks to be a very special auction for this family.

A lot of great family history with this fantastic Porsche.

What a great story.”

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

“I was a mechanic in England back in the 80s and made a living overhauling the AP 4 speed auto gearboxes used in ADO16, Allegro, and Metro cars. The comments regarding frequent oil changes are spot on! Failure to follow or ideally improve on Leyland guidelines would result in multiple o ring failures (usually hardening) and damaged clutch packs.

The o ring “kit” for these is formidable, containing what seems like hundreds of tiny o rings and the only way to replace them is to remove the…”

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gav24 commented on No Reserve: 1970 Austin America 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 remember the day when, “stock car” races, the cars had to be stock. So each manufacturer made a special super car and produced only 2000 of then, just so they could race them. I wish they still did this.”

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kodpkd commented on Ex–Richard Petty 1970 Plymouth Superbird

“The best color and the best year to own.

Road trip? This is the car you want. Need to do a Costco run for a family gathering of 100 people? The Impala trunk has you covered!

Some of the best air conditioning and heat you’ll ever encounter in a car.

And if you desire more power you can do what I’m doing now after 13 years of ownership. Lloyd Elliot heads and cam for some more fun. 🙂

GLWA and I hope the next owner puts some proper mileage on this beast.”

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Sedancollector commented on 388-Mile 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

“I been looking for one for the past decade. This means the world to me. Thanks for the fun guys. I’m stoked to pick this up.”

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tennysons2k commented on No Reserve: One-Owner 2000 Honda S2000 List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“”…the prototype was advertised for sale in Road & Track magazine…”

Ah, yes, the Classified section of Road & Track! I whiled away much time in my youth perusing Dad’s years of R&T back issues, dreaming of one day being grown up and being able to buy one of the cars. Today, the story is the same, just perusing Bring a Trailer instead.

Beautiful car, and best of luck with your auction, @easyole!”

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Capt_Nemo commented on 65-Years-Family-Owned 1953 Cisitalia 808XF Coupe Prototype

“My dad had a new one in 1960. People don’t realize how far ahead of American cars this big Jag was.. it handled and handled it extremely well. Actually great fun to drive fast in addition to the luxury, comfort and opulence that the car presents.”

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ecamiel commented on 1960 Jaguar Mk IX

“Lovely car! Had a Crown 327/350 while in college in NJ in early 70’s; ran 12.22 at Raceway Park, much faster than most muscle cars. Had Greenbriar 3.89 gears. Yep, finally blew the rear end. Ran smallish rear tires to limit traction. would take a friend out for a drive w/o the back cover in – most not accustomed to red hot headers and the noise a solid lifter V-8 makes. LOL. 50+ years later now drive a R8 – sort of similar but with massaging leather seats!! GLWTA!!”

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CBPT commented on 327-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Sport Coupe Crown Corv-8 Conversion 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 am Bernie’s eldest daughter. I would like to thank everyone for their positive comments. My dad has read them all. I would also like to “publicly” thank @skydriver1949 for the countless hours he has spent helping my dad through this process. My dad bought this car when he was 32 and it’s been a cherished (and fun!) part of our family. While it’s difficult to part with the car, it’s time for someone new to be able to appreciate its history.”

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66VetteDtr commented on Original-Owner 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L36 427/390 4-Speed

“This is why I love this website.”

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r33pickup commented on 226-Powered Belly Tank Lakester

“My father loved VWs and I grew up surrounded by a barnyard of mostly early 50s cars and vans. We swapped engines without any regard for anything except which ones ran the best. This is an amazing car anyway, but what truly astonishes me is the original engine still in place. Incredible.”

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DSCitroen commented on 1947 Volkswagen Beetle Split-Window List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“@hmondragon1 when these awesome Marauders were introduced I was working for Ford and had the pleasure of using one as a loaner from Ford Motor Company for a few weeks. It was an unbelievable car and I drove it all around Southern California and to Vegas and back. It felt like I was driving a hot rodded couch! Although I was looking for a new ride at the time, I ended out buying a 2003 Mach 1 which I also love to death.

My wife and I both love this car, but as we all have experienced, she said I…”

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Idylboss commented on 27k-Mile 2004 Mercury Marauder

“I worked for AMC/Renault during development of this vehicle. Renault engineers would trailer them out to MIS (where I worked) and we would run top speed over and over and over after component and tuning changes. I don’t recall the top speed. I do remember that they would huddle around and discuss the current results and then ask us to make a change – then they would look at me and say, ‘encore, s’il vous plait”. It was a dirty job but someone had to do it.”

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rkjjeep commented on 1988 Renault Alpine V6 Turbo

“The ultimate flex for that imported Kei car. Imagine these on a Honda City Turbo II.”

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TypeRS_59 commented on No Reserve: 10×4″ Yamaco Courrèges ACB-P Wheels List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“Even after more than 50 years, this is really all the car a person needs, for just daily driving, as well as the more spirited moments when we enjoy the wonderful invention that the automobile is. The color combination could not be better. The mechanicals are so pure and honest. The condition is fantastic. A true example of the automobile’s gold age, just before the heavy hands of polticians began to mess everything up. GLWTA.”

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johnireland commented on 1968 Porsche 912 Coupe

“My late friend Joe Sheppard competed against Fangio at Sebring in 57. Joe was driving a Lotus Eleven and won the under 1500 cc class. His co-driver was Lotus founder Colin Chapman. Joe said you could feel the 450S coming up to pass long before you could see it. I hope you have great success with your auction.”

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JPSBGT commented on Maserati 450S Re-Creation

“2005 was a big year for modern Mopar when the Daimler merger enabled the Hemi truck engine swap into a previous generation Mercedes RWD chassis. The Magnum was so unexpected in the industry it was classified as an SUV. I stalked my local dealers in order to take out the first 300C Hemi in town for an extended test drive. I don’t think anyone anticipated the decades of twists and turns in front of the basic package that surprisingly (to me) continued with strong sales to the point it busted…”

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Valiantjim commented on No Reserve: 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T 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 worked a security detail guarding this car and the others Mr. Yamagata was painting at his Malibu studio. The cars were stored in a multi level parking garage overlooking the Pacific. All the cars were painted in various tropical scenes. Quite a sight to see all of them together.”

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LBBill commented on 1953 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Art Car by Hiro Yamagata

“A well preserved piece of automotive history here. One of the best designs ever came out of GM.”

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JAY-Z commented on 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport

“Love seeing this. Although the sedans were more practical (we had the Regency 4 door in this color combo), the look of these fabulous coupes makes it appear to go on forever. My father was a senior design engineer at Olds, and he was part of this design team. Brings back memories of my childhood anticipating the new car show every year to see what was new about each line, and what the taillights were going to look like with each new model year.

Also love seeing that a 50 year old…”

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BillG993 commented on 31k-Mile 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Coupe List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“IMO….The best wagon ever produced for the money….If serviced and maintained properly, these are pretty much bullet proof….Mine is a black metallic 6 speed with atacama with 205K miles and it drives like it left the factory yesterday!”

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Paschal commented on 2004 Volvo V70R 6-Speed

“Mr. Tardel should get AMT to issue a 1/25th scale plastic model of this car. Then I can have one and use up my old tube of Testors glue from 1963.”

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lovecars commented on Vern Tardel–Built, 255 Flathead-Powered ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster 3-Speed

“Oh my God. To find any of these with their original police equipment is one thing. But to find one that was basically never driven? Unheard of.”

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shervinator commented on 291-Mile 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Police Package List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“What an auction. This car was purchased by my grandfather from the AE collection years back, then sold to our neighbor when he passed. The family is excited to have it back!!!”

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HamiltonSeth commented on Ex–Paul Walker 2005 Ford GT

“Q: How big of an engine can you fit in a G body 911?

A: Yes”

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66GTFB commented on No Reserve: Mid-Engined, Cadillac V8-Powered 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa

“When these were first introduced into the UK in late 1974 Porsche GB Ltd would not allow anyone to test drive one without first having been driven by and vetted by 11 time Le Mans competitor and race driver Nick Faure. Nick is known as Mr. Porsche and is a guru of the marque. (As an aside, Nick co-drove my March BMW M1 Group 5 race car in the 1980s and came in from practice laps ashen faced and pronounced it the scariest car he had ever driven). An interesting and entertaining drive report can…”

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Guido36 commented on 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

“So publicly… …not 930…

…and not 930 Turbo…

not even 911 turbo!

or even 930 Turbo!

…or even 911 Turbo or Turbo Carrera or Turbo 3.0!

…just…

“turbo””

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Symbolic_International commented on 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo

“@CForrest 1975 MY 930 was RoW and were badged simply “Turbo”. The “Turbo Carrera” badging was for US version cars starting in 1976 MY.

Anyone seriously considering a 930 of this vintage should refer to Ryan Snodgrass’s award winning book Turbo 3.0, it is the reference standard for these cars. If you don’t own a copy, buy it. GLWTA!”

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Monzapolis commented on 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo

“Wow! This has been a dream for years. I grew up riding in the back of a 1971 FJ40 with top off camping throughout Nevada with my family. Can’t wait to show my Dad, but probably won’t tell him what I paid for it!”

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JKLIPP63 commented on 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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