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Old Sep 16, 2022 | 03:48 PM
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88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition

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Old Sep 16, 2022 | 03:57 PM
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Congrats!
Thanks Charlie
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Old Sep 16, 2022 | 06:13 PM
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Very nice
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Old Sep 16, 2022 | 07:21 PM
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Looks really nice. Congrats.
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Old Sep 16, 2022 | 08:25 PM
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Looks really nice. Congrats.
Thanks, how is yours doing?
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 12:01 PM
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Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition

Man, I love those leather seats. Makes me want to switch my cloth tans ones out for leather.

BTW, is there any way to tighten the headrests? The one on my passenger side always sinks down to the lowest setting.
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 03:01 PM
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That car is so cool. Love it!
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 09:07 PM
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Beautiful car! Congrats on finding another great example of the breed.

Those tips look like the ones that come with the Borla system. Is it so equipped?
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 09:13 PM
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As always..gorgeous car!! That interior OMG
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 09:52 PM
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Congratulations! I was watching the auction and drooling over it. I am glad it went to an enthusiast and not a dealer who will just flip it.
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 10:45 AM
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Good catch Dave, yes, it has a Borla system, which I will most likely be removing in favor of an oem system

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Beautiful car! Congrats on finding another great example of the breed.

Those tips look like the ones that come with the Borla system. Is it so equipped?
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 11:12 AM
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Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition

That is a beautiful time capsule but it needs its badges back real bad.

I can't buy nice cars like that because I'd end up sealing it up in a bag, I'd never touch it, wonder why I have it and not drive it, realize I cant drive it the way I like to, decide to sell it so I can buy some junk I can thrash. That's how I roll.
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 02:08 PM
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Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition

Originally Posted by PaulyC
That is a beautiful time capsule but it needs its badges back real bad.

I can't buy nice cars like that because I'd end up sealing it up in a bag, I'd never touch it, wonder why I have it and not drive it, realize I cant drive it the way I like to, decide to sell it so I can buy some junk I can thrash. That's how I roll.
I agree, going to put the badges back on it soon - I know what you mean, I'd like to have one of each, one all original and one modified
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Old Sep 19, 2022 | 10:00 PM
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Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition

Beautiful. Still my favorite Firebird body style.
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 07:47 AM
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Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition

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Beautiful. Still my favorite Firebird body style.

Maybe I have pedestrian tastes. Some people will laugh when I say it. But there really isn't another car that I've ever liked better. Not for any price. Not saying it's the best car ever, it's not. But to my eyes, it is the best looking. That front end is automotive design perfection.
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 08:19 AM
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Well done, sir.

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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 11:06 AM
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Very nice! bringatrailer.com ?
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 11:08 AM
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Very nice! bringatrailer.com ?
Yes sir, long story, I ended up being the winning bid VERY unexpectedly, now I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it
You may see it up for sale again in the near future
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 01:05 PM
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Yes sir, long story, I ended up being the winning bid VERY unexpectedly, now I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it
You may see it up for sale again in the near future

My brother (also a Lifetime Car Guy) AND I, have done very well with BAT! (See my Aqua 1966 AMC Marlin)

I recommend BAT to all those w/ nice, older vehicles.

I did not know the Pic would be so large. Sorry.

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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 01:30 PM
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I don't think I've ever seen one of those before. AMC Marlin. That is pretty unique.
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 01:31 PM
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Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition

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.....I recommend BAT to all those w/ nice, older vehicles......
So here is a lesson learned TIP about using BAT - when they list a car for sale with a reserve bid, during the bidding, when the reserve has been met, THEY DONT TELL YOU
So you think, well, if the reserve is met, they will alert me of that (like they do at Mecum or BJ auctions) NOPE, they never say the "reserve is off" so if you keep bidding, wondering where the reserve is at
YOU MAY JUST WIN THE CAR.....now ask me how I know its in the pictures here
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 01:32 PM
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Re: 88 GTA - 16,700 mile original - my new addition

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Maybe I have pedestrian tastes. Some people will laugh when I say it. But there really isn't another car that I've ever liked better. Not for any price. Not saying it's the best car ever, it's not. But to my eyes, it is the best looking. That front end is automotive design perfection.
I agree. Its the dream car I grew up wanting as a kid. Neighborhood guy had one just like it but with tan leather and It made a big impression on me.
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 04:44 PM
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I do like the "face" on these cars. But it's the bug catching-est son of a gun I've ever owned.
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 10:21 PM
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Hey it's me! @JoeSketti on BaT. My number is 270-776-5512 I was trying to give you hints on BaT
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeSketti
Hey it's me! @JoeSketti on BaT. My number is 270-776-5512 I was trying to give you hints on BaT
Got it, thanks Joe, talk soon
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeSketti
Hey it's me! @JoeSketti on BaT. My number is 270-776-5512 I was trying to give you hints on BaT

Did you see the Aqua colored, 1966 AMC Marlin, I sold on BAT, approx. 2 years ago? It was a GREAT car, I refurbished and a $ "Home Run" for me!
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SOLD IT
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