[{"id": 7160598, "authorName": "elrodicater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elrodicater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am speechless", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1635112169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7160643, "authorName": "Ridds79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridds79/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Ridds79", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635112589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7160759, "authorName": "RumleyMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rumleymotors/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by RumleyMotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635113757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7160762, "authorName": "MDW66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdw66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great build on this wagon. Love the LS swap here. Cool updates throughout.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635113771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7160765, "authorName": "ISTHATTHEREALMILIAGE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isthattherealmiliage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a fun car it just makes me smile. It could be Kits mom from Knight Rider.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635113790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7160781, "authorName": "atnorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atnorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why vent louvers on the tailgate?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635113984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7160794, "authorName": "MDW66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdw66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@atnorman\r\nPart of GMs Astro Ventilation. Louvers only lasted for a year or two.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635114178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7160803, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the comments and please feel free to ask questions.\r\nThis has been a REALLY fun car. Big smiles everywhere it goes and always a crowd at the car shows.\r\nLouvers are stock GM.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1635114277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7160817, "authorName": "CurtisLoew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curtisloew/", "bidAmount": 19710, "content": "$19,710 bid placed by CurtisLoew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635114456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7160845, "authorName": "atnorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atnorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@N900WM Never noticed the louvers on these. They look cool. Curious if they are functional in any way. Did the clamshell motors heat up that much?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635114924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7160867, "authorName": "evansw46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evansw46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love picture 53! Some sort of Vintage Marlboro with a hint of old lipstick and some coins. \r\nI agree!! Leave it as ya found it as they have probably earned the seniority to be there more than than any new steward of this sweet specimen. Very Nice Wagon!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635115425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7160887, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@atnorman The clamshell motor does not get hot.\r\nI surmise the louvres are vents to release pressure when a door is slammed shut but I honestly don't know.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635115936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7160931, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is nothing to not like about this longroof.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635116766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161035, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If ya' gotta ask why would someone do all this work on the drivetrain, suspension, brake and instrument upgrades on a wagon ?...\r\n\r\nI'd say you answered your own question just by clicking on this Auction.\r\n\r\nI really like this Kingwood draggin' wagon.\r\nEspecially that clamshell tailgate. \r\nSlick stuff.\r\n\r\nAnd a couple things in regards to the 'Astro Ventilation'.\r\n'Astro Ventilation' is usually advertised being etched into the glass somewhere.\r\nAnd it came in when vent windows went out.\r\nIt's simply a vent system where air comes in through the cowl. So consider that the 'intake' so to speak.\r\nThe tailgate louvers are the 'exhaust' vents. \r\nNot that it really matters anymore with the Vintage Air system installed.\r\n\r\nLooks pretty good with the rims but looks equally as good with the Rallyes in the last shot in the gallery.\r\n\r\nI'd simply slap a couple speakers in here and there, might as well to put that deck to use, and just cruise this thing every chance I could.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1635118656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161091, "authorName": "Farben_Kyber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farben_kyber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My plan for next car has been a Mercedes AMG wagon, but this really tempts me to reconsider!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1635119549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161580, "authorName": "AllUsernamesTaken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allusernamestaken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oscar the Grouch-skin rug? You better believe it!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635131168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161581, "authorName": "AllUsernamesTaken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allusernamestaken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a train horn - #97? \r\nLots to love about this wagon! As stated earlier, add some speaker and enjoy!!! No, scratch that. Watch the videos...there's 8. The way this the engine sounds...I'd likely take out the radio and build a cubby to hold my wallet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635131207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161586, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "interesting color combo. Would expect to see that color blue interior on a Corvette but not a wagon. Love the build!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635131340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161648, "authorName": "BitNippy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitnippy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THIS was my early high school ride! Well, a 74 Kingswood, and not with an LS.. but it did have a SB400! It was like a pastel yellow. I mastered the art of drifting around residential neighborhood corners when it was just the right slickness. 16 kids stuffed in it on lunch runs. 6-8 to the rock concerts. Man, 80s were the BEST!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635134145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161669, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The coolest wagon with the lamest video", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635135095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161694, "authorName": "starsky1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/starsky1972/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by starsky1972", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635136398, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7161703, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Green with a blue interior? This would have been flagged as \"non-recommended\" in the GM order system, and a call would have been made to the dealership to make sure there wasn't an error. In turn, a dealership ordering something like this would have demanded a hefty deposit - too hard to get rid of if the ordering customer backed out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635136885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161715, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarFoolLane I saw a blue cutlass with a green interior come through the dealership I worked at. Colour combo excepted, this is fantastic, that dashboard is brilliant, and the clamshell gate is far more impressive than the wave your foot electric tailgate on everything now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635137704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161726, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now this is a great platform for an LS conversion. Nicely done I just wish the tires had a little for profile, old cars and rubber band tires don't look quite right. Still, it's a really cool car that can hold the whole family. Wagons are the bomb !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635138177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161887, "authorName": "norbit2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norbit2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being that this is a Kingswood, I thought there was a third row seat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635158180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161911, "authorName": "evanjohnson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evanjohnson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In photo 53, there should be a wheat back penny in the ashtray.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635159815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161928, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarFoolLane Your comment about the colors mirror what the original order told me. He said he ordered the car in these colors and they were EXACTLY as he wanted. The only reason I was able to own this car was because I promised not to change the colors. He told me this was the only 71 with color combo...he's probably right but I don't know.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635160911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161931, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Norbit2 The 3rd seat was an option that was not chosen when this car was ordered.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635160971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161937, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JohnF1966 I agree with you on the tire sizes. I went with the shops recommendation at the time the wheels were ordered but they certainly need more sidewall to look cooler. However, you cant argue with the handling they provide. I tried to capture on the videos how this machine goes around a corner but it just doesn't do it justice.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635161569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7162137, "authorName": "Tigers196884", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigers196884/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Occasionally, everything really comes together well. . Results better than you could've imagined, This is one of those times. Near perfect, as is. Thanks to BaT for the trip back to the era of Kingswood. Enjoyed every bit. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635167995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7162156, "authorName": "850cmndo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/850cmndo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is sick.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635168354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7162245, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool wagon. Registered in Montana. How much could taxes be on a 71 Chevrolet wagon??? GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635170060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7162324, "authorName": "carmichael89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmichael89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GM vehicles in the 70's utilized a system called \"Astro Ventilation\". In the absence of front vent windows from 69' on, the blower fan constantly ran in a low speed to circulate fresh air in and around the passenger cabin even if the car was not equipped with AC. That might explain the vents in the tailgate however all the clamshell wagons from the other GM lines also had these louvres. The tail end of wagons are low pressure areas. The vents may have utilized this low pressure to help force fresh air though the car or pull it out?? Great wagon. nice LS swap by the way. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635171563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7165632, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are those air vents on either side of the IP, or blanking plates that say, \u201cyou shoulda gotten factory AC\u201d?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635193373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7174620, "authorName": "J214ja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j214ja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why do wagons have to be so cool?!?!? I LOVE this thing I can picture my 3 kids in the back cruising around town. Good luck with the auction. Should do very well!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635295815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7175855, "authorName": "iree75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iree75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice build.. with the engine, trans, rear end combo I'm sure you could pull a camper with it too.. which is what folks did with these back in the day.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635341697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7176348, "authorName": "BrokeBenzEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brokebenzenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome awesome car! Should upload some of these videos to YouTube. Pretty much exactly what I try to find on YouTube, but can never find lol. Because YouTube recommendations are weird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635347592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7176389, "authorName": "BrokeBenzEnthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brokebenzenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh it is I\u2019m dumb lol, my phone didn\u2019t make it look like it loaded through youtube", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635348051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7182177, "authorName": "JeepsGunsTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepsgunstanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet ride, imagine smoking someone in a station wagon? Has it ever done a power tour like event or have any time slips?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635393686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7182492, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JeepGunsTanks I had always dreamed of taking it on a power tour or an LS fest but my schedule just never allowed it. And no time slips. I've never raced it on the track or street. Trust me, when you here this machine coming down the street or fire up....no one in their right mind will make any effort to race.\r\nIt doesn't sound loud, it sounds really mean.\r\nThe guys at work named it the Hulk.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1635419711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7184255, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a prospective buyer ask some great questions so i thought I would address them here:\r\nThe car was in such good shape when I took possession, it really didn\u2019t need many parts. One of the tail lights and a side light as I recall but I found those on Ebay and have purchased a few pieces and parts NOS if I see them. I will include those with the sale.\r\nAs stated, the rear window seal needs replacement. I have not located one nor have I tried hard. The car lives in a climate controlled warehouse and I don\u2019t drive it in the rain. It also comes with a full custom cover.\r\n\r\nThe ONLY corrosion on this car is what you see as surface patina. The frame and panels are solid unmolested steel. The images of the door jams are witness to that statement. They are as original.\r\n\r\nDeficiencies.... Not that I can think of. As an aircraft mechanic, I have always been on the preventative maintenance band wagon. It\u2019s not often one of my machines breaks before I have addressed it. \r\nThis car has new mechanicals from the brakes up. So the seals are new. The fluids are new. The hardware is new. It all works.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1635441436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7184261, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did I mention it has a real Hadley Air Horn?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635441501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7189028, "authorName": "JeepsGunsTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepsgunstanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bet that airhorn is fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635464420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7191289, "authorName": "ttriggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttriggs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have any more details on the suspension? You say a ridetech system was installed, is that a complete system? From the photos the rear still has leaf springs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635521424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7191886, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ttrigs Excellent question and you are correct. Here is the excerpt from the builder regarding the suspension and the rear of the car when were were ironing this out:\r\n\r\n\"Ok, after much hand wringing and butt scratching here's the deal on the suspension and rear end...1) there is no modification of the existing system that's going to work...car is too oddball with the leaf springs, drum brakes, axles, not to mention the rear end itself...it can be put back to stock but you are not going to be happy with that with everything in front of it high performance 2) here's the solution ..we talked to Moser and after some measurements came up with this...Moser 12 bolt w/35 spline axles,Posi,410 gear ratio,wilwood discs,red caliper,drilled sloted rotors,and E brake set up..custom c-clip and 1350 U joint yoke..we will weld on perches and set pinion angle .... 3) we will buy the RideTech front suspension (no air bags) kit for the sedan Impala but the rears will need to have custom springs made as Ridetech doesn't build anything for the wagons. We will use all new hardware and bushings to tighten everything up. this whole deal looks pricey in parts for everything....but boy,one hell of a car! let us know\"\r\n\r\nNeedless to say I followed their suggestions and it works very very well.\r\nThe car rides so smooth...but does not wallow in the turns. The turn-in is fast and tight and holds the corners with no body lean. It surprises me every time for such a big car.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1635527069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7195723, "authorName": "drivevt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drivevt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @N900WM - I've been looking all over the web for replacement rear window seals. As far as I can see - these are near unobtainium. I've found forum entries from the early 2000's for people looking for seals and finding nothing. I've found no listings on Ebay nor can I find any parts dealers directly listing it. I do find reference to 2 direct manufacturers who might be able to custom make something... one of them seems to be out of business. I guess my point is... my understanding is without this seal, the rear of the car gets flooded in any moisture. I get that you don't drive the car in the rain - and I would be unlikely to do so by choice - but I live in a climate where rain is ultimately unavoidable. \r\n\r\nAll of this is to say... do you or anyone have any other ideas as to sourcing a seal? Just saying you kind of have looked - doesn't solve a particularly difficult need. Lots of clamshells were produced 1971-1976... one would think parts could be found. Am I missing something?\r\n\r\nBelieve it or not - it's a deal-breaker for me if there's no seal.\r\nthanks!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635544585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7196019, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drivevt I am not sure how to answer your question as I don't know for sure about the seals. Nor did I realize the sourcing issues. I do have a tailgate weatherstrip for a 71 Kingswood that is new in the box that I sourced through Impala Bobs some years ago. It was manufactured by an aftermarket seal company and sold by Bob's. As I recall it took a year to get my hands on it. It is in the parts that go with the car. It appears to be a section of seal for the clamshell. \r\nOne of the interested parties here spoke with me on the phone about the car and stated he had seals \"on the shelf\" so I assumed these were not impossible finds.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635548585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7196661, "authorName": "Trapper50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trapper50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now THIS is how you road trip the family to Walley World.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635562305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7197604, "authorName": "geemoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geemoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For @atnorman and any others that questioned the rear vents (louvers).\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/1H8TNFykJTc", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635603500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7199792, "authorName": "1952gearhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1952gearhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the A/C under dash only, or also connected to the dash vents? How does the A/C do in that cavernous interior?\n\nIt gets HOT in Oklahoma, I have to ask!\ud83e\udd23\n\nPS: I love the wagon!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635625346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7200309, "authorName": "Towman75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/towman75/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Towman75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635628660, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7200740, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1952gearhead As John Wayne once said, \"I tend toward the gut...\" \r\nMeaning I might have a few extra pounds of insulation on me to get through the NY winters. That said, the summers are hot and humid and I like to be COLD!\r\nThe center mount A/C is mean. It does a great job and even on 100 degree days. I have tested it more than once on longer drives in the heat. And remember the acreage of glass in this car. The sun will pound on you. Again, the A/C is frigid and we often turn it down even on hot days. Back seat passengers always approved. \r\nAs one of the other commenters pointed out, two of the the vents in the dash are \"fake\" for lack of a better term. I guess GM left these blocked off if it doesn't have factory A/C. The center floor mount is not plumbed through any of the cars original vents.\r\nThe original vents still operate the heat, vent and defrost functions.\r\nBTW, the heater core and the fan motor were new at the time of the engine swap.\r\n\r\nThanks to all for the bids and comments.\r\nGoing to post some images of the extra parts shortly.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635631786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7200745, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635631856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7200937, "authorName": "JSF22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsf22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I ordered my dad\u2019s 1971 Kingswood Estate Wagon for him. I chose this exterior. It was called Cottonwood Green. I ordered a Jade interior. He hated it. But what if I had orderEd a blue interior?? This is no beauty!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635635567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7201571, "authorName": "1952gearhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1952gearhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "N900WM,\r\nThanks for the answers to my questions! New/extra pics of spare parts is helpful too.\r\n\r\nOne last question, I think I already know the answer. Do you have the confidence in this \"green machine\" enough to load the family in her and drive it across several states as she is today? I know you said you'd like to do a Power Tour. I did several days of it in '98. It would be tempting and a barrel of fun to take this one on a Power Tour from start to finish!!\r\n\r\nI'll be watching this one on Sunday, but I also have a budget limit, with 4 hobby cars, one that's still unfinished. We'll see!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635651614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202003, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1952gearhead It has never failed to start or drive as it should. Except early on when I had a couple spark plug wires laying against the headers. That was resolved by throwing out the cheap GM wires and installing proper header wires and sleeves. This was all when we were shaking it down. \r\nAlso the battery started acting up when I was attempting to shoot the videos for this sale. It was 4 years old. Image #118 shows the old battery. I replaced it with new and sent images to BAT but they missed that. I'll post a picture with the new battery installed.\r\n\r\nI would drive this car to Oklahoma in a second without a second thought. Its ready to rock.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635686807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202005, "authorName": "JDarby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdarby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 77' my girlfriend (wife now) and I drove a 1960 Kingswood from Ohio to Texas.Loaded everything we owned and then some in it and took off. Broke down midway, got repairs and finally made our destination. Enjoyed that wagon for another couple of years and gave it to a buddy just so he could come visit us in Texas. It was his transportation back to California. I would give almost anything for that old wagon today! Glwta", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635686856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202078, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Added an image of the new Diehard battery.\r\nAgain, image 118 is the old battery.\r\nA battery tender is included.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635689009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203197, "authorName": "terdrocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terdrocket/", "bidAmount": 23069, "content": "$23,069 bid placed by terdrocket", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635703938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7204127, "authorName": "Napolison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/napolison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has got to be the ultimate sleeper for sale on BaT or anywhere. And I love the paint job that maintains that hard won patina. Back in the day my family had several of these Chevy wagons, but never the top of the line Kingswood. We went for the lower priced versions, the Biscayne's and Impala's. Fun fact, I grew up on Kingswood Ct. in Bethesda, MD, so the name resonates with me!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635708866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7204553, "authorName": "ttriggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttriggs/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by ttriggs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635711924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7204581, "authorName": "terdrocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terdrocket/", "bidAmount": 24069, "content": "$24,069 bid placed by terdrocket", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635712061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7204756, "authorName": "ttriggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttriggs/", "bidAmount": 24400, "content": "$24,400 bid placed by ttriggs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635713162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7204762, "authorName": "terdrocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terdrocket/", "bidAmount": 25069, "content": "$25,069 bid placed by terdrocket", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635713199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7204777, "authorName": "Shanteam13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanteam13/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by Shanteam13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635713287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7204783, "authorName": "terdrocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terdrocket/", "bidAmount": 26069, "content": "$26,069 bid placed by terdrocket", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635713316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7204801, "authorName": "Jsafe17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsafe17/", "bidAmount": 26400, "content": "$26,400 bid placed by Jsafe17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635713429, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7204811, "authorName": "Jsafe17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsafe17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/31/21 for $26,400 to Jsafe17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635713549, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7204821, "authorName": "toms38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toms38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a good buy !!!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635713607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7204838, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all! Much appreciated!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635713709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7204853, "authorName": "JDarby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdarby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s a Smoke\u2019n buy!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635713851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7205859, "authorName": "AllUsernamesTaken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allusernamestaken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@N900WM\nApparently, CONTACT SELLER vanishes at auction close. \nGiven how nice this one turned out, it begs the question, \"What's the next project?\"\n...ps, more Chevy Wagons, I hope!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635728367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7206417, "authorName": "N900WM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n900wm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AllUsernamesTaken Currently it is a 70 2door Impala and an LQ9 powered FJ40. Stay tuned...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635765296, "type": "comment"}]