[{"id": 15523029, "authorName": "fiatman71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatman71/", "bidAmount": 1290, "content": "$1,290 bid placed by fiatman71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725983438, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15523050, "authorName": "Ananda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ananda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83e\udd29", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725983572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15523216, "authorName": "Citfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOVE the license plate!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725984695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15523866, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man oh man, I had a 128 SL Coupe in high school that I sold in '81 to help pay my college tuition ... the 3P, just as rare in the US was its next iteration. I could relive my youth and trade in my recently acquired '95 Fiat Coupe 16v... decisions \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725988295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15523909, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 2580, "content": "$2,580 bid placed by ROYALBAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725988406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15523999, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the images:\r\n\"Please be aware that all chocolates have traces of nuts\"\r\n\r\n??? Details \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725988664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15526400, "authorName": "Markindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markindy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow...a Fiat of this era that isn't a pile of rust! As a new driver, I took my driving test in my parents' 131 sedan. I really liked that car...but maybe I was too young to know better. :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725995731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15526406, "authorName": "Markindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markindy/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Markindy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725995739, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15526611, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 5160, "content": "$5,160 bid placed by ROYALBAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725996266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15526671, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only bids allowed are multiples of 1290cc's, next bid is $6450 or $7740 \ud83e\udd23", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725996391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15527391, "authorName": "Blue_Ridge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blue_ridge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted one of these when they first came out. Went to the dealership and test drove a green one. When I shut the door I remember how tinny it sounded. A few minutes later the accelerator pedal snapped off. I decided to pass.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725998269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15532883, "authorName": "BigRedRivi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigredrivi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh man how cool is this? My buddy Mike B. raced his 128SL in Showroom Stock C in the midwest. Great performance and could pull a 914 in the corners but lost him in the straightaways! @seller GLWTA, I'm going to watch just for old time sake!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726036841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15532889, "authorName": "BigRedRivi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigredrivi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see an Abarth plate on the rear bumper but no scorpions \ud83e\udd82???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726037491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15532941, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BigRedRivi the muffler is Abarth only ( The emblem was part of the car when I. purchased it )", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726045211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15534176, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BAT community a few call outs \r\n I am second owner, original purchase took place in Switzerland ,them moved on to Netherlands ,where then I purchased it from a dealer .It retains many of its original maintenance records ,as well Netherlands version of Car Fax detailing mileage .( 33,000 miles ) .Any questions or PPI please reach out to me contact seller button", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726067054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15538608, "authorName": "Markindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markindy/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Markindy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726085271, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15540977, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Markindy... that bid is not a multiple of 1290 \ud83e\udd23", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726089949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15540986, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 6450, "content": "$6,450 bid placed by ROYALBAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726089972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15541219, "authorName": "stevenricchiuto3781", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenricchiuto3781/", "bidAmount": 7128, "content": "$7,128 bid placed by stevenricchiuto3781", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726090518, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15541303, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also not a multiple of 1290 \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726090761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15541310, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 7740, "content": "$7,740 bid placed by ROYALBAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726090782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15543449, "authorName": "RacerXcsi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerxcsi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful rare original example, @gai092460 GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1726113026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15547139, "authorName": "Nordique", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nordique/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a 1978 Fiat 128 2 door sedan. Bought it new and traded it in 2 days before the warranty expired! Fun to drive but I was on first name basis with my service manager and he would start to fill in my address as I walked through the door.\r\n\r\nTo Blue Ridge, with that 'big' engine a gas pedal is not really needed. To get some movement you need to use the gas pedal like an on/off switch. That was another reason to flip it after only 2 years", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1726162940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15552409, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nordique since this was 128 Euro spec model, it has none of USA Government requirement's, alot of European car manufactures had to exit the US market because of all the government compliance issues ,its very simple straight forward 1.3 motor no AC ,No Catalytic ,No Smog preventers", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726177718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15553447, "authorName": "Nordique", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nordique/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gai092460. You are right this 128 3p has a more powerful 1.3L engine usually listed at 74 hp vs 61 hp for my 128. I had no a/c and Canadian spec. My car had a top speed of 144 kmh but if I was disconnecting the pump recirculating vapor from the oil pan and had favorable wind, I would reach 160 kmh. \r\n\r\nDon't get me wrong, these little Fiats are a joy to drive. During winter, if you could get it started, it was the best car I even driven on ice and snow, always predictable at the limit and always there to correct your mistakes. I will not be bidding on this on this fine example, but I had a lot of garage space I would be. Yes they need love but the reward you a lot. GLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1726186913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15558744, "authorName": "natspts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/natspts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just went to see the car live, George the owner very nice guy about the car.... this car is the best i have ever seen or driven in, everything works as it should.. the engine... runs super smooth. George filled me in on all the work done as we took a nice 40 minute ride on winding streets and the garden state parkway. The interior.. perfect not a flaw, everything works as it should.... the engine.. runs beautiful engine bay nice and clean sweet sounding abarth exhaust, excellent new tires ... too many things for me to list.... the body....perfect, I am commenting knowing I will be out of the running, so i want the BAT community to know this car is super nice....as far as fiats... I currently own 1959 fiat abarth zagato 750 ( purchased here on BAT ) 1957 Fiat multipla,, 1972 fiat 500... 1979 fiat spider.... in the past 1970 850 coupe, 1973 850 spider, 1974 124 sedan, 1978 128 sedan, 1972 124 wagon, and my favorite 1974 x1/9 The car is perfect, George great guy went over everything as far as his cost and things he did to the car... I do realize putting this comment is going to knock me out of the running but i have my eye on a 128SL", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1726252256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15560505, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "natspts Thank you for your kind comments", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726257430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15570703, "authorName": "RonAvery", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronavery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a lovely Fiat, fantastic condition. And the fact that it is Euro car with the higher BHP engine, and extra gauges. Makes it even better. I wonder what a hot cam and twin Weber carbs would due for this lovely car? I had an early X1/9 with a Midwest Bayless Italian Auto hot cam, bigger Weber carb and a header. It ran the Dyno at 85 BHP. And that was the USA 1300 with 9:2 compression.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1726348939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15576928, "authorName": "Dinodino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinodino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - so this car has the SL trim pckg, yet that included perforated seats, hence the interior has changed ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726436616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15582366, "authorName": "Dinodino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinodino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone commenting on the seats ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726511526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15583850, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dinodino The 128 3P which is 1978 model 1.3 L engine ,is fully loaded car ,the seats as well as the entire interior is original to that car ,I have original fiat 1283P catalog included in the sale showing that interior same color and same dash", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726516228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15585127, "authorName": "TrimilarArmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trimilararmo/", "bidAmount": 7850, "content": "$7,850 bid placed by TrimilarArmo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726520529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15586122, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT community a few have asked for Color name and Code its called Azure Blu \r\ncode 4526", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726523781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15587293, "authorName": "stevenricchiuto3781", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenricchiuto3781/", "bidAmount": 8128, "content": "$8,128 bid placed by stevenricchiuto3781", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726531393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15587305, "authorName": "TrimilarArmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trimilararmo/", "bidAmount": 8228, "content": "$8,228 bid placed by TrimilarArmo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726531502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15588912, "authorName": "Rod_Panhard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rod_panhard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a classic example of \"Why We LOVE Cars.\" It's likely that this is the nicest example of (speculating here)...one of a half-dozen of these specimens in the USA. Theoretically, more rare than most cars that show up at The Quail.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1726575791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15590456, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With 2 hours remaining I wanted take this opportunity to thank everyone on BAT Community with your kind comments ,I hope this car stays in NJ ,I originally purchased it because ,it brought back memories from 1964 my fathers first car was Fiat 1100 navy blu he used to drive me to school is that car .,In the last few months I have been stopped quite a few times from prior Fiat owners telling me stories of there first car was Fiat 128 how much they loved thar car ,Good Luck to everyone its an amazing car ,you wont be disappointed", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726589962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15591022, "authorName": "schirca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schirca/", "bidAmount": 8350, "content": "$8,350 bid placed by schirca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726592800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15591938, "authorName": "DBU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dinodino I do not think that the upholstery is the original one", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726595616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592207, "authorName": "MBRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbro/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by MBRO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592643, "authorName": "R1326", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r1326/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by R1326", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726597485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592712, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this about to be the best deal for a buyer on BAT this month.... there's got to be more action....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726597744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592745, "authorName": "natspts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/natspts/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by natspts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726597852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592777, "authorName": "natspts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/natspts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/17/24 for $9,400 to natspts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726597972, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15592785, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow @natspts, that is the best money you spent all year I'll bet.... I am already regretting being in downsizing mode... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726597993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592787, "authorName": "gsmith9215", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsmith9215/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats natspts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726598003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592811, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Happy that he got it will stay in NJ", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726598091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592820, "authorName": "Dinodino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinodino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it had more documentation on miles, original interior it would have gone higher - beautiful car - congrats !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726598117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592832, "authorName": "natspts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/natspts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow, i saw car live and figured at least 12k-15k... so i thought...i'm out... i am very excited, this is a fantastic car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726598146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592843, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dinodino give it a break ,the fact that you even commented 14 minutes before closing of the auction says it all", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726598200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592910, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@natspts Did you actually go look at this car during the auction?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726598380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592953, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@natspts, after I sell my awesome 1995 Fiat Coupe 16v, I'm in the market to take this beauty off your hands.... reach out ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726598534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592985, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RoyalBAT I have 128 Rally and 128 SL coming soon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726598613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15593008, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For all the naysayers as far as upholstery originality, WGAF as long as it's in nice condition!!! :^)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726598695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15593040, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Filthy Phil I couldn't say any better", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726598802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15593074, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gai092460 The two 128s you say are forthcoming, are they Euro versions too?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726598917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15593083, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Filthy Phil Yes Euro", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726598946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15593556, "authorName": "natspts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/natspts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "filthyphil, yes i went to see the car owner took me for a 40 minute ride from winding roads to highway. royalbat i will reach out. i need to downsize too. anyone intersted in a 1980 chevy citaion 4 speed a/c with 13k miles that was owned by corvette racer cliff gottlob?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726600315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15593585, "authorName": "natspts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/natspts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and it's an X11 whoo hoo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726600376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15593752, "authorName": "Dinodino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinodino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller : I can comment when I want \u201copen forum\u201d. Good luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726600851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15597621, "authorName": "RacerXcsi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerxcsi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @natspts and @gai092460. Well bought, great car; drive and enjoy it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726614756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15618101, "authorName": "natspts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/natspts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "iust picked up this beautiful car this morning, george was nice enough to allow me to use his plates and insurance... this car is awesome. windy roads and garden state parkway for a nice 45 minute drive, bought back so many great memories, everything works and the car was justa blast to drive,,, i am honest saying i thought it would go for aprox 13-15k, and in my opinion it is worth that. and he also gave me a ton of paper work on repairs and history of the car,,, if you see another car from him for sale on BAT feel confident bidding, this is an excellent seller. thank you geoge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726783370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15618403, "authorName": "gai092460 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gai092460/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Marc ,enjoy your car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726786478, "type": "comment"}]