[{"id": 8569359, "authorName": "CaptTurbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captturbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This is a gem!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1652444437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569367, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good lord this is glorious - GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652444609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569377, "authorName": "gmotoole125", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmotoole125/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car, once owned by Mr. October hisself. Was gonna bid but I'm a Red Sox fan LOL.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1652444850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569402, "authorName": "hiu6789", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hiu6789/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reggie,\r\nI grew up on Arboretum Road, do I get a discount?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652445101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569417, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is a beauty. Mister October has very good taste in automobiles IMHO. This P-car has strong appeal. GL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652445205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569391, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would kill to take this for a top down ride: RUFfless\n\nUnfortunately with my finances I will remain RUF less", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1652445246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569421, "authorName": "drjoesc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjoesc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$10,000 more if the fan housing was cleaned up.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652445249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569429, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3Pedalonly, that's Ruf to hear. Maybe you should open a bottle of cabriolet and drown your sorrows.\r\n\r\nGreat looking Porsche. Digging the color and the wheels. GLWS", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1652445366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569518, "authorName": "RPO687", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpo687/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by RPO687", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652446317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8569592, "authorName": "PORSCHAA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porschaa/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by PORSCHAA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652447162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8569595, "authorName": "tista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Today is as good a day as any to die - is what I'd say every time I turned the key.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1652447192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569716, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I expect every video of a RUF to be a sideways, smokey, boost laden, affair. Nearly 7 minutes of sustained highway cruising does not compute. The best part of that video was the scenery. \r\n\r\nBeautiful and highly coveted RUF.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1652448390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569795, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3Pedalonly so what are your fave RUFfles? I am partial to cheddar & sour cream of the standard flavors, though if there is a flamin hot available that would be the go to", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652449301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569848, "authorName": "cturnbull", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cturnbull/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by cturnbull", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652449800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8569853, "authorName": "BloodyHell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bloodyhell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Golly that RUF looks the business..\r\nPoster quality Cover Photo..\r\nOutstanding presence in that color combination..\r\nA cabriolet...\r\nJust wow.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652449840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569872, "authorName": "Johnny3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny3/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Johnny3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652450023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8569888, "authorName": "Johnny3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TOPLESS FASZINATION!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652450132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569902, "authorName": "Piazzamgmt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piazzamgmt/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by Piazzamgmt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652450236, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8569911, "authorName": "Scarlet65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scarlet65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike_Breinin, my thoughts exactly. Such a sexy beast should have a little more exciting driving video. Beautiful car though.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652450336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8569928, "authorName": "Johnny3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny3/", "bidAmount": 175000, "content": "$175,000 bid placed by Johnny3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652450511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8570010, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember when Jim Carrey sees Cameron Diaz in the Mask (in the club scene) and his jaw and tongue drop on the table then ground...that's basically me now! \r\n\r\nAbsolutely incredible and the real deal.\r\n\r\nI'm not much of a Cab guy, but this car would make me change my mind quickly. \r\n\r\nThis car is full of Easter Eggs, every picture is a treat and reveals some level of coolness with expensive upgrades. \r\n\r\nI'm not sure how many 6 -speed BTRs were made but it has to be only a *VERY small handful. \r\n\r\nThis is going to be a great auction to watch", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652451442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570106, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the coolest Porsche listed BaT ever.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1652452298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570180, "authorName": "Mgh20180", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgh20180/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I knew that was Mt Shasta in the opening photo. Had to Google Gazelle, CA though! Lived in Redding 25 years, never heard of that one! Beautiful car, beautiful scenery!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1652452976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570202, "authorName": "cognacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cognacobson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wowee stunning color combo..would have to agree this is a contender for coolest listing here", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652453131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570472, "authorName": "Radrew8689", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radrew8689/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One point here that shines relevant for BAT. It seems they are the place to sell all models Porsche. Everyday I can't wait to open my mail and see what beauty is up for sale now! \nWe see all makes and models, any and all colors, all of them works of art. Sure would nice to be independently wealthy and one huge shop to park ones like this Ruf and be able to drive it when called upon!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652455584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570498, "authorName": "need.more.space", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/need.more.space/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that is a lead photo!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652455849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570530, "authorName": "TheUnderminer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theunderminer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That might be the best opening photo in BaT history (sorry ImageEngine).\n\nFastest I have ever changed my desktop background.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1652456199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570557, "authorName": "gutwrencher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gutwrencher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came for the driving video and leaving disappointed. Beautiful car nonetheless.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652456402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570682, "authorName": "Lefty2209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lefty2209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one really puts the \"PREMIUM\" in Premium Listing. \n\n964 - Check\nRuf - Check\nTurbo - Check\nIncredible Color - Check\nLow Miles - Check\n6 speed - Check", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652457694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570699, "authorName": "12amDemon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12amdemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that first pic is awesome!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652457741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570786, "authorName": "BCEvo05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcevo05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic 122 says it all: \"Twist to pass\". GLWTA! \ud83d\ude0d\n\nSome of the 935 guys would call it... \"Shrapnel-knobben\" if twisted too far.. Haha. Awesome car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652458479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570918, "authorName": "scurry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scurry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an amazing car! And great people to deal with. i have bought a few cars from these folks. They were great cars with no surprises and very smooth transactions with professional service.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652459506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8570920, "authorName": "Johnny3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lefty2209 this is not a 964.\n\nIts a BTR which is its own incredible animal. Amazing car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652459548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8571122, "authorName": "jman1010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jman1010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does picture 122 show a manual boost controller? That's awesome!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652460954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8571153, "authorName": "reggiejackson44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reggiejackson44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ok no smoke or sideways slides, these guys want to keep their jobs, how long do you think they'd last doing burn outs and 100 mph slides? 1 slippery slide into a DITCH and he'd be high tailing it to the nearest border. when you own it, you can do all the burnouts you want. I hope you get it and I'll check out your video with pleasure. Reggie Jackson, the 'Mr October guy\r\ncan't wait!\r\n'", "likes": 26, "timestamp": 1652461107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8571235, "authorName": "Muss6K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muss6k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paste \"Chris Farley removing sunglasses\" .gif", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652461604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8571339, "authorName": "JMS935", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jms935/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only thing this needs to obtain utter perfection is a Porsche Classic radio.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652462065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8571837, "authorName": "Lefty2209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lefty2209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnny3 good catch!!! Sorry about that. I thought a 964 chassis was used as the foundation of this animal, I am obviously not a Ruf expert, just admirer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652463945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8571983, "authorName": "bkniep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkniep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are two Iris Blues. Iris Blue Metallic is this killer ice blue, and Iris Pearl is a darker, more purply blue. I've never seen the Metallic in person. It's gorgeous in the photos.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652464599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8572072, "authorName": "emark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No cab curse here! WOW!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652464987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8572586, "authorName": "sayTEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sayten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had to RUF it out in the woods once. Sorry don't let the background distract you from this beautiful masterpiece.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652467255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8573667, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just after watching a couple of Mr. October cars sell at auction in downtown Monterey in 2006 I was headed to Portola Plaza and something caught my attention and I turned abruptly and literally ran into Reggie! He was very gracious, but I was too stunned to do anything but stammer an apology. Regarding that opening image, Tolkien fans will forgive me for calling that mountain, \u201cErebor.\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652471591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8573798, "authorName": "NoCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nocarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These have been my dream car for as long as I've had dream cars. Whoever ends up with this, I just pray it doesn't end up neglected, and it gets driven the way it was intended.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652471983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8576560, "authorName": "Piazzamgmt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piazzamgmt/", "bidAmount": 200000, "content": "$200,000 bid placed by Piazzamgmt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652486273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8576821, "authorName": "Fapcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fapcar/", "bidAmount": 202000, "content": "$202,000 bid placed by Fapcar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652489873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8576825, "authorName": "Fapcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fapcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GrehGat", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652489944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8577371, "authorName": "GruppeC956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gruppec956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s amazing that Porsche didn\u2019t manage to even put a 5-speed into the 930 up until the very last production year, while a tiny manufacturer like Ruf managed to equip the car with a true 6-speed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652498442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8577456, "authorName": "wealthypaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wealthypaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love RUF. Got to be one of the lucky ones that drove Van Halen\u2019s old 993 Turbo with RUF tuning. What a perfect monster of a car! So calm when you want it to be then boom, the hammer comes! It\u2019s the arena red listed hear on BAT a few years ago. Didn\u2019t hit reserve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652500381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8577515, "authorName": "bsho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That has to be the tamest seven minutes of driving that a RUF has ever been recorded doing. The pics make up for the video though. What an amazingly beautiful car to show up here. This is going to be a fun one to watch.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652501928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8577653, "authorName": "AllClaSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allclass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car but more impressive is having its picture taken in front of MT Fuji. \nDomo Arigato Mr. Roboto or should I say Mr. October", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652506743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8577666, "authorName": "AllClaSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allclass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could be wrong???? Mt. Shasta is nearby Gazelle, CA but the car was in Japan? \r\n\ud83e\uddd0 hmmm", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652507507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8577799, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't get over that this car is located in Gazelle, CA, population 95.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1652521166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8578171, "authorName": "911r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fleche_dor Funny I was trying to figure out where Gazelle Ca is?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652533445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8578586, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All hail the king. Beautiful", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652538118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8578728, "authorName": "yellowc7vert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowc7vert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car reminds me why I love body-color wheels so much. What a beauty.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652539718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8578830, "authorName": "scurry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scurry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is not Mt Fuji in Japan. It is the view of Mt Shasta from down-town Gazelle, California. Some of the prettiest country around,", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1652540934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8579028, "authorName": "ripper996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ripper996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mt. Shasta is a beautiful mountain. Some fantastic driving roads in the immediate vicinity", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1652543153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8584738, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I asked my labradoodle what his favorite car brand was, and he replied, \"Ruf.\"", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1652582452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8585248, "authorName": "BeachBoy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beachboy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fell asleep watching the driving video. Thank you", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1652612035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8601639, "authorName": "fivetriplezero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fivetriplezero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing. I have spent a lot of time in Yreka, about 20 minutes from Gazelle. Don't tell me that town has a 911 GT1 in it or something!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652803323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8601795, "authorName": "55canri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/55canri/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That cover photo is insane", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1652804534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8604342, "authorName": "rufcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rufcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a 90/93 Ruf BTR C4 for over 25 years. Very similar car though mine was the Coupe. Mine was the Ex Frank Beddor car was extremely rare as it was made just for him with special options like ABS disconnect switch and adjustable AWD . This car has neither but this car has a RUF Vin where as mine was a full conversion. For those that do not understand. A full conversion is using your donor car, stripping it to a tub and rebuilding it as a RUF. A RUF Vin is the exact same thing except using a unstamped body in white from the Porsche factory and thats it. This car is already more money 202k than mine resold for last Aug. I sold it 3 years ago at Amelia. Ruf cars , if taken care of are wonderful cars. In my 25 years of hard miles and ownership I had 2 valve adjustments , several oil changes and just before I sold it was my 2nd valve adjustment and we rebuilt the Turbo. It never left me down and I drove it hard and often. This particular car looks to be well sorted and extremely fast but most folks who buy a drop head dont really drive 170 190 mph like I did in the 1st place. I am not a celebrity car guy who would pay more just because someone's DNA is on the seats ! In this case the good news is , Mr. Jackson always has nice well cared for cars. I believe someone will get a lovely car in 8 days. GLWTA", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1652816606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8605654, "authorName": "begodo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/begodo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rufcar sorry to miss you last weekend at Carlisle. These are all special beasts, but this one strikes me with a drop top, unique and amazing colors, low miles and a full sorting. I am also watching with interest because this is the closest I have seen in a while to my own car which, as you know, is a WO9 VIN BTR cabriolet, three years older with a factory slantnose and similar mileage. \r\n\r\nI know that we drive these cars differently but, off the track on twisty backroads, the sensations, sounds and smells of the 3.4 RUF engine are truly spectacular in the open air with the top down. For me, this was a life goal fulfilled that exceeded my expectations. I can only imagine what your AWD monster was like, on the track and off. I am sorry that I never got to see it in person.\r\n\r\nRecently, I have been shooting some driving footage that I will share once edited. When pushed, these engines are spectacular and the thrill of acceleration is almost as much fun as the grumbles and pops on deceleration with flames coming out of the exhaust. \r\n\r\nSome very lucky person is going to become the next lucky steward of this car in a few short days...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652822132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8606115, "authorName": "Geddyup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geddyup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had no idea where Gazelle was, but I've stayed at the Hi-Lo enough times to know that was Mt. Shasta in the background.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652824052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8606151, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have had 14 Rufs, including 3 original CTRs (which I resold), I still have three of them including a CTR3, and there is something about them. I grew up with the Faszination VHS tape and always hoped to have one, let alone that many :-) This one has a lovely color combination and some cool options. Good luck", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1652824189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607005, "authorName": "Fapcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fapcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well,I just bought a third 911 in the last 3 months yesterday.I flew one way to Newark Nj. Picked up the cab and drove 540 miles back to NC.My wife says no more so I am out of the bidding for this car.Love the color.GLWA.Ciao", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652831927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607471, "authorName": "SiebenPorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siebenporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, but that's not Iris Blue Metalic... it is one beautiful car though! Would love to know the correct color. GLWS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652838134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607756, "authorName": "1991964turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1991964turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was the most boring driving vid i have ever seen how do you lug your high performance engine like that not a car to drive miss Daisy in Thums Down", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652843264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607791, "authorName": "1991964turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1991964turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MisterOctober no disrespect just the truth", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652844027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608211, "authorName": "jalpa35", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jalpa35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can\u2019t seem to get the vin to come with history or CARFAX. Maybe you can help and let me know if this Is this the same car that was in the town Scottsdale in January ? I went to go see one there it was was a twin to this one. ? John Mcmullen\u2019s friend \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffc Steve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652873235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608689, "authorName": "Legendary_Motorcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legendary_motorcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jalpa 35 carfax only apply to cars in the USA. This car was in Japan until aug 2021 it has never been in Arizona.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652882254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8609129, "authorName": "Legendary_Motorcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legendary_motorcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Siebenporsche RUF lists the color as iris blue. Also we repainted the rear bumper mixed up iris blue glassurit and it matched perfectly", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652886610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8610085, "authorName": "Diamond_Dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamond_dave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't get to sleep and ran out of Xanax? Watch this drive video and pop in some elevator music.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652894431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8610823, "authorName": "CO981S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/co981s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy Birthday Reggie!! \u26be\ufe0f#44", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652897328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8611924, "authorName": "Carrerachas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrerachas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow amazing car. Did I miss the full boost 60-130 mph sprint in the video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652901429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8619775, "authorName": "E.Bugatti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.bugatti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, this thing goes really good in a straight line, slow.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652985722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8621799, "authorName": "JMS935", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jms935/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s interesting that Fapcar has stated they are \u201cout of the bidding for this car\u201d when they\u2019re still the current high bidder. Even stranger since the statement was made 2 days ago, and BaT still hasn\u2019t retracted that bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652994316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8629107, "authorName": "52817", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/52817/", "bidAmount": 220000, "content": "$220,000 bid placed by 52817", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653073555, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8631953, "authorName": "TheDaVinci", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedavinci/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "for those complaining about the driving video it just goes to show this example is THAT unmolested and babied for the next guy.\r\n\r\nI would personally prefer a previous owner like this than one that constantly molests the car, especially on video.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653090409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8634195, "authorName": "reggiejackson44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reggiejackson44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey all, thanks for the Bday wishes \r\nMr October !! In Houston !", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1653146915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8634383, "authorName": "1991964turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1991964turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheDaVinci not really sure that driving a high performance car as it should be driven is considered molesting it The owners manual for my 993 says not to shift below 3000 rpm i dont think this car ever saw that and they were in 4th gear lugging your engine is very bad for it", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653149130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8637096, "authorName": "TheDaVinci", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedavinci/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1991964turbo that\u2019s a fair point, i guess the definition of \u201cmolestation\u201d can be subjective.\r\nlike you said i would definitely consider lugging a form of molestation, but also constantly red lining would also be molesting imo.\r\none man\u2019s molested car may be another\u2019s virgin.\r\nif you truly want an unmolested car would need to buy new or a recently fully restored car (ie born again)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653164787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8638451, "authorName": "CSM1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csm1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JMS935\n\nI think the bidder is assuming that they will be outbid or that the reserve is higher than the current bid, either of which is a pretty safe assumption. This isn't selling for $220k.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1653174033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8640184, "authorName": "Jmankoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmankoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess the video shows just how docile the car is. The tuning by Ruff is perfect. It\u2019s not gonna load up if you get stuck driving through some traffic. Some other tuners cars\u2026.have to be full on throttle at all times or you run into problems, spark plugs toast. Now I only have experience with owning a 89 930. I did spin it twice. As a 29 yr old with an additional almost 100 hp the car would not have survived. I stupidly sold it and bought a speed lab yellow 996. Then the salesman at the time said yes it will go all the way up to that pointing to the speedometer. I did that on the way home. I spent my whole life racing on the weekends and stupidly driving fast on the road every day I do regret that. Because in early mornings there was probably some frightened people on the way to church or coming home from the night shift lol.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653226239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8640508, "authorName": "Carguy19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t think that\u2019s Porsche \u201cIris blue\u201d. I owned 2 iris blue cars l, unless there were two completely different colors that shared the same name (which would be unusual for Porsche). This looks to me like \u201chorizon blue\u201d . In any event it\u2019s a gorgeous car. Good luck with the sale.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653230565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8645712, "authorName": "MarioDesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mariodesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All I want to know is what the hell is a RUF doing up in Gazelle? I've fly fished in the area for more than 25 years and all you see up there are 4x4's with easy-rider rifle racks in the rear window. lol\nOh yea, I owned an Iris Blue SC back in the day. Beautiful color. GLWS", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653267655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8645792, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarioDesmo\r\n\r\nWhere else do you find 1 RUF car for every 95 or so population? This would be like Beverly Hills having 344 of them. Pretty sure that is not the case. But what do *I* know?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653268581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8645845, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "have not read all the comments, nor have I viewed all the photos, so I'll just ask: What is a RUF BTR III? Obliviously this is a Porsche, but is a custom builder who then kicks things up a notch with turbos and the like, custom gauges and steering wheel, and sells it for more (like Brabus does for MBZ/AMG)? Thanks gang. If it is a porsche, why doesn't it say that in the description/title to the page? Can it be filtered on within BaT with the name RUF?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653269468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8646551, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FunInTheSun\r\n\r\nI am not an expert on RUF cars, so maybe someone else can add to or correct anything I may say that is in error or if I left something important out.\r\n\r\n#1 below summarizes who RUF is. You might want to jump to #2 and see what started the world recognition of the RUF company. Then check out the video in #4. Then read the rest if still interested. I think #2 and #4 are the \"best\" introduction to RUF cars.\r\n\r\n1) RUF is a boutique manufacturer that builds extremely high performance cars based on a Porsche foundation. They also offer similar performance upgrades for owners of existing Porsches. So cars *manufactured* by RUF from scratch are *RUF* cars, like the subject car for this auction (see picture 298). The ones \"updated\" to become like the factory RUF cars are still Porsches.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.ruf-automobile.de/en/\r\n\r\n2) 1987 top speed test: Meet \"Yellow Bird\"; your basic 211 mph Porsche 911.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a29347/the-worlds-fastest-cars-1987/\r\n\r\n3) More background on \"Yellow Bird\".\r\n\r\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruf_CTR\r\n\r\n4) Stefan Roser driving Yellow Bird on the Nurburgring. A *very* famous video.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSMCfPASImQ\r\n\r\n5) You can filter/search for RUF cars in the search box on top of the page. Try \"Ruf BTR\" or \"RUF CTR\" and scroll down below the initial search (\"model\") matches and you will find correct matches, both auctions and features.\r\n\r\nHope this helps.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1653294201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8646780, "authorName": "begodo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/begodo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FunInTheSun RUF has been tuning Porsches for decades. In the mid-80s they became an official German manufacturer with their own VIN plates for cars that originated there. Pre-1985, all RUF cars were modified Porsches. \r\n\r\nOnce they became a manufacturer (around 1985) they were buying \"bodies in white\" from Porsche (essentially racing bodies without Porsche VIN numbers) and then building those cars up in their factory in Pfaffenhausen. The BTR is a large single turbo engine that is bored (from 3.2 to 3.4 and I believe some were 3.6) with new cams, bigger turbos, RUF exhaust, turbo boost knob (also called the \"dial of death\", a 5 speed RUF transmission (this later model one has a 6 speed - Porsche factory turbos were 4 speed until the last year of manufacture) and a long list of custom bespoke options for both horsepower and appearance. Stock 930s were around 300hp, RUF BTRs were around 400hp, with some going higher.\r\n\r\nThe CTR was made famous as the \"Yellowbird\" that many of us became obsessed with for a grainy video of one driving at speed that captured our hearts (available on YouTube). Later cars like the SCR and CTR2 look like Porsches, but are completely original bespoke creations. RUF also became famous because when Porsche wouldn't license their images to video games, RUF did - creating a whole new generation of passionate fans.\r\n\r\nYes, you can search BaT for RUF. Note that many cars are modified with RUF parts and records of early cars can be hard to track. \r\n\r\nFor those who know, RUF (and Singer) are the people who take some of the greatest cars in the world and make them notably better in almost all respects. There is a small but amazing community that has these cars all over the world. They rarely change hands, and ownership is generally easy to trace. Every once in a while a gem like this one pops up that none of us even knew existed. Hopefully, the new owner will join our groups and drive/show the car the way that I do. These deserve to be seen and driven and not just hidden away in private collections.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1653309196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8647659, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you both so much. That helps greatly. I suppose a comparison might be made to say Pagani that uses AMG engines but the rest is custom? Trying to think of a more common example than RUF who does this. Hard to believe that as a car guy and porsche owner I've not heard of them, then again I skew towards American classic muscle cars. Then again, I've learned about many vehicle manufacturers I've not heard of before through BaT. Thanks for the educational journey @begodo @Fleche_dOr", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653318371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8649364, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if that lead photo might take the BAT award for 2022 ?", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1653327968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8653750, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was just thinking that. I don't know where that is, but it sure is spectacular.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653353900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8654142, "authorName": "MEOIT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meoit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MarioDesmo\r\n\r\nThere is a guy in gazzell who restores old ferraries, Mercedes, and porches. He has some very nice cars that he has sold in the past. I think Mr October has him do all his car restorations as well.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653358923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8654551, "authorName": "manimal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manimal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FunInTheSun The more you look into it, the more you'll realize how unique Ruf is. Also interesting because Alois is still with us and still very active.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1653367838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8654955, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EJM It's worth buying the car to get the photo.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653394404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655064, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would this chassis been based off or started life as a 1989 930 cab ? \r\n@stanela it sure is eye catching.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653396047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659543, "authorName": "buybid22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buybid22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my goodness.... Killer P", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653419251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661923, "authorName": "MatthewVA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such an awesome car. Just spectacular.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653429900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661926, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the opening shot of Mt. Shasta. Incredible car, I wish BaT would bring more like this", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653429912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661999, "authorName": "Buggo_D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buggo_d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MEOIT @MarioDesmo think you are talking about Terry Price. I believe he has old school auction ties in the industry.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653430618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662133, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Buggo_D wrote \"@MEOIT @MarioDesmo think you are talking about Terry Price. I believe he has old school auction ties in the industry.\"\r\n\r\nThis guy?\r\n\r\nOwner, Legendary Motorcars\r\nhttp://www.lmccars.com/home.cgi\r\n\r\nPartner, Rick Cole Auctions \r\n\r\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-price-bb9a6ba", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653432467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662142, "authorName": "MEOIT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meoit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Buggo_D Yes that is his name couldn't remember it off the top of my head. One of my best friends is his secretary.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653432609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662711, "authorName": "rrns2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrns2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone know when Ruf officially got their manufacturer\u2019s designation?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653439532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662842, "authorName": "begodo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/begodo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rrns2 I believe it was in 1983 or 1984. Some if the early cars had simple VIN stickers. Mine (an 87) has a traditional sticker in the door frame that shows W09 and lists RUF as manufacturer the way this one does.\r\n\r\n@EJM most likely was built on an early 89 930 chassis, as by late 89 model year Porsche were already building C4 964s.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653440914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663381, "authorName": "HealthcareOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healthcareone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whats the point of the driving video? You didnt rev the engine once. You're just coasting. What a waste. Truly annoying.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653449166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663713, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HealthcareOne A. Did you read ALL the comments? B. Do you know who @seller is? C. SMH......", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653471833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664128, "authorName": "Jimmyblues1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmyblues1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I almost forgot that \"Mr. October\" is a car guy! Nice BTR Reggie. GLWTA! \ud83d\ude00", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653483988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664268, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Morning @boaboyoz! Yikes, even as a transplanted Brit, I know who Mr. October is! A legend! Reggie\u2019s car looks terrific and I hope the bidders turn up today for this very \u201cRUF\u201d car\u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653485473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664509, "authorName": "CSM1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csm1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HealthcareOne\nIt's generally a good idea to read the comments prior to commenting. Your complaint was addressed by the seller several days ago -- in short, buy it and you can drive it however you want.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1653488061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664606, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sure that Mr. October can take a shot like @HealthcareOne gave him...\r\n Beautiful edition presented and love the colors, can't stop looking at the stance and this one will go high. Best of luck to the new owner Nice car Reggie!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653489096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664716, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You're a gentleman and a scholar @Martyn10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653490243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664856, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Magnificent opening photo befitting a magnificent Cabriolet!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653491636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664866, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I so wish I could afford this beauty.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653491752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664875, "authorName": "Hyperhound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyperhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car; I can\u2019t stop looking at the photos! GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653491817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664898, "authorName": "HealthcareOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healthcareone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was an exaggerated response from the seller. No one wanted sideways slides or burning tires. We reasonably expected a little gas given to hear the motor. Just shift the damn gears. \nI'm obviously not the only one who thought the video was a complete waste.\nNot being forthright is a red flag.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653492214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664990, "authorName": "Olin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Steve Garvey should buy this, it would be the only thing he could take away from Reggie.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653492925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665123, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HealthcareOne \"Not being forthright is a red flag.\"\r\n\r\nSo you think Reggie is conceiling something about the condition of his gearbox since they didn't \"Just shift the damn gears\".\r\n\r\nI think he has been plenty \"forthright\" about the video.\r\n\r\n Don't like it, don't buy it.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1653494252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665135, "authorName": "Joelopy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joelopy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL, a non-bidder calling out Mr. October. Now I've seen everything.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653494373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665178, "authorName": "Hyperhound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyperhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You don\u2019t get ANY driving or shifting with any other auction houses", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653494657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665268, "authorName": "Joelopy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joelopy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hyperhound How unforthright of them", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653495501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665271, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Joelopy How unforthright of them\r\n\r\nSuch a red flag", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653495542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665307, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cornbread said it...! The car is speaking for itself here, shifting smifting... \r\nhalf an hour someone else WILL be shifting gears in it Can't wait", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653495876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665312, "authorName": "Vetatur_fumare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetatur_fumare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All things being equal, I would have a hard time choosing between this and yesterday's Spyker - but at 40% of the price this Ruf looks like a killer deal right now.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653495908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665320, "authorName": "Jacks260", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacks260/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I the only one genuinely impressed with Mr. Jackson's knowledge of the car? I think too often pro athletes and celebrities get stigmatized as just buying expensive things but not appreciating them. This is CLEARLY not the case. The man is legit!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653495947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665342, "authorName": "CaptTurbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captturbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very spectacular cabriolet! The buyer will be a very lucky dog!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653496121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665359, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr. Jackson is a long-time well known car collector. It's no surprise he has more than passing knowledge of his cars.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1653496286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665394, "authorName": "TheUnderminer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theunderminer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWTA this is a beauty.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653496517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665475, "authorName": "begodo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/begodo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone seems hung up on the driving video. I was hoping to upload a driving video of my car, but I can assure you that when you apply ample throttle and the fun meter (boost gauge) starts to point to the stars these are truly epic cars. \r\n\r\nThere are only a few minutes left and there should be some bidding activity or I fear that this beast will RNM and stay in Mr. October's collection - which might not be the worst outcome. \r\n\r\nI wish I could justify having two of these, as this would be about the only car I would trade mine for.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653497292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665496, "authorName": "pkk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful and awesome car. One of the best headline photos I have seen on BaT.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653497456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665501, "authorName": "drjoesc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjoesc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do hope that the new owner realizes that the shift knob is not a hand rest (yes, a bit of a pet peeve of mine). I remember seeing this car being built in Pfaffenhausen on several of my many trips down from Nuermberg where I was stationed '87 to '91. A low mileage W09 car is really a unicorn as 1. There are so few and 2. owners tended to drive them to obtain maximum enjoyment. For a new RUF owner this will provide a very credible entree to \"The World of RUF\" and its worldwide community of enthusiasts.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653497525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665509, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rethinking of where to shoot pics of my Scout before listing here on BaT \r\nThe beauty of the mountain with a epic car in the foreground", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653497587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665523, "authorName": "AcornMustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acornmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@reggiejackson44 is as much Mr October as Mr Collector car. A champion at both. There should be no doubt about this car if he owns it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653497735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665534, "authorName": "Victor3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victor3/", "bidAmount": 221000, "content": "$221,000 bid placed by Victor3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653497805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665542, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I missing something - this RUF is 32 years old and Mr. Jackson only owned it for the last 8 months. Does that legendary ownership, albeit for only 2% of its life, warrant a significant price premium.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653497833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665547, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope the bidding goes into extra innings", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653497875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665552, "authorName": "1991964turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1991964turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What Bidding", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653497911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665554, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 222222, "content": "$222,222 bid placed by Serialcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653497930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665556, "authorName": "Mandinga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandinga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator - \"From that day on the Officer was Known as Toilet Tag,\"\r\n\r\nthat is a Ruf name :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653497934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665557, "authorName": "AllTerrainOutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allterrainoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ahh trademark is here. Going to be a good auction", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653497935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665531, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was a Motor Officer in the '70's in Oakland where Reggie was playing. One of my fellow Motor Officers came back to the barn with a smile on his face as he pointed out he had ripped a speeding ticket to Reggie. From that day on the Officer was known as Toilet Tag, TT for short. Do you remember that @Reggiejackson44?", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1653497963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665570, "authorName": "Victor3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victor3/", "bidAmount": 223222, "content": "$223,222 bid placed by Victor3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653497981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665574, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 225000, "content": "$225,000 bid placed by Serialcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653497995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665584, "authorName": "Victor3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victor3/", "bidAmount": 226000, "content": "$226,000 bid placed by Victor3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665585, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good point @ShineOn- but he still wouldn't even pick up a non viable car \r\nI think it's totally legit", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653498027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665592, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 228000, "content": "$228,000 bid placed by Serialcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498052, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665590, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Point, indeed, Yours Too", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653498063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665600, "authorName": "cartech", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cartech/", "bidAmount": 229000, "content": "$229,000 bid placed by cartech", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665603, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 235000, "content": "$235,000 bid placed by Serialcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665606, "authorName": "time2drive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/time2drive/", "bidAmount": 236964, "content": "$236,964 bid placed by time2drive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665608, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 240000, "content": "$240,000 bid placed by Serialcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665609, "authorName": "Vetatur_fumare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetatur_fumare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShineOn I had never heard of Reginald Jackson until about twenty minutes ago, but the car is still what it is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653498138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665616, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Heavy hitters at bat", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653498162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665617, "authorName": "Victor3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victor3/", "bidAmount": 250000, "content": "$250,000 bid placed by Victor3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498167, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665619, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 260000, "content": "$260,000 bid placed by Serialcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498178, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665624, "authorName": "begodo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/begodo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are in extra innings and still far from where a reserve should be set on this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653498191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665626, "authorName": "sportsfan2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportsfan2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll never forget Reggie playing for my beloved Orioles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665627, "authorName": "AcornMustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acornmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "10K bumps. Extra bases", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653498201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665632, "authorName": "AllTerrainOutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allterrainoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will be interesting", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665633, "authorName": "dylanCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dylanca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AcornMustang pretty sure 10k bumps is a Darryl Strawberry thing.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1653498228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665637, "authorName": "AcornMustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acornmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thats true", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653498243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665642, "authorName": "Victor3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victor3/", "bidAmount": 275000, "content": "$275,000 bid placed by Victor3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498253, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665643, "authorName": "drjoesc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjoesc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Waiting for a drive deep into the center field seats.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653498254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665652, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 285000, "content": "$285,000 bid placed by Serialcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498271, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665655, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@reggiejackson, I recall you were ticketed in your black Porsche on San Leandro Blvd.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653498295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665658, "authorName": "brownnb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brownnb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like to think myself somewhat of a car guy, but I have no clue what this thing is!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653498302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665665, "authorName": "sayTEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sayten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really hope this will be as entertaining as yesterday's Spyker auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653498324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665668, "authorName": "AllTerrainOutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allterrainoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brownnb essentially ruf is to Porsche as was Shelby is to ford", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653498345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665673, "authorName": "Victor3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victor3/", "bidAmount": 300000, "content": "$300,000 bid placed by Victor3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665674, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If entertaining is length, I would settle for half as entertaining.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653498360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665681, "authorName": "drjoesc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjoesc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back to the warning track!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653498378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665684, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 315000, "content": "$315,000 bid placed by Serialcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665689, "authorName": "brownnb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brownnb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure why the price is so high.....no luggage", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653498428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665690, "authorName": "Victor3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victor3/", "bidAmount": 316000, "content": "$316,000 bid placed by Victor3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665691, "authorName": "time2drive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/time2drive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where is pcarguy?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665692, "authorName": "pkk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems the bidders know what this car is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653498448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665697, "authorName": "brownnb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brownnb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They sure do!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653498461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665698, "authorName": "AcornMustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acornmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Victor3 with a bunt", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653498462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665699, "authorName": "Habu2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/habu2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No luggage but definitely the right kind of baggage....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653498469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665701, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 317000, "content": "$317,000 bid placed by Serialcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498478, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665708, "authorName": "pcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarguy/", "bidAmount": 318964, "content": "$318,964 bid placed by pcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653498491, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8665711, "authorName": "Serialcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serialcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\ude02", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653498507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665712, "authorName": "Nate_the_Great", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nate_the_great/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll take engine in the trunk over junk in the trunk any day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653498508, "type": "comment"}, {"id":