odd Ebay issue ?
 

Was bidding on a 70s item... not too expensive, with minutes to go became top bidder...next morning...I apparently lost auction, but could not find any info regarding - out bid, didnt win, past search, watch list, no ebay notice of item has been removed , etc..

totally disappeared ???

Anyone know why all data related to this auction went away overnight ??

I have no idea on you not winning. I do know sometimes auctions just disappear for a short time. In my experience they always show back up. Usually with in 24 hours sometimes a little longer.