[{"id": 1723920, "authorName": "ESK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful true proportions\nIdeal tire tread\nWatch out Signore Ferrari", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1504620524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723931, "authorName": "thxalot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thxalot/", "bidAmount": 1966, "content": "$1,966 bid placed by thxalot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504620882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1723932, "authorName": "thxalot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thxalot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You know its coming...\nHow hard is it to register one of these in California?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504620964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723937, "authorName": "Zscream", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zscream/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked up the word sexy in the dictionary. There was a picture of this car. Who knew?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1504621394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723954, "authorName": "mzmaine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mzmaine/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by mzmaine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504622384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1723959, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my poor heart, this thing is gorgeous. Where's my lottery ticket Id buy it in a heartbeat with all that cash in hand", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504622474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723967, "authorName": "Flying_Dutchman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flying_dutchman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No cup holders? Forget it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1504622835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723969, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enzo: \"Next year my ass is Shelby's\"\n\nNice ERA car. What always stuck in my throat about these was the Corvette brakes. I admit that's ridiculous. I ended up buying a Safir GT40. \n\nKudos to the seller for getting this many miles on the car. They are not exactly practical for street use, I find.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1504622882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723984, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would say air conditioning is a must in order to get a lot of use out of one of these. Good to see it present here.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1504623756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723985, "authorName": "masernut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masernut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Functional A/C. You will be the coolest person at the next track day. Literally.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1504623770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723991, "authorName": "MWebb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwebb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'I'm late for work honey. I'm taking the GT.'\r\n\r\n- in my dreams", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1504624005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723990, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT has the picture of this car located directly below the picture for the 1964 VW Beetle that's up for auction. Talk about extremes. Something for everyone. That's why we love this site.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1504624027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723992, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The windshield washer bag is similar to the one in my 1963 Falcon.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504624031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724005, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy cow. Beautiful!\n\nPerfectly rigged with WIDE 15\" wheels and very appropriate tire selection. Performance must be exhilarating.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1504624637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724004, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dentist has chairs just like those front seats!\n\nLovely car. Terrific color.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504624647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724009, "authorName": "Bbwjr4iu8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbwjr4iu8/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Bbwjr4iu8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504624896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1724011, "authorName": "rseifer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rseifer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this late time in my life, it becomes necessary to distinguish between \"needs\" and \"wants.\"\nI actually don't want this car, I need it!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1504624942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724033, "authorName": "fnaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fnaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on seller. This monster deserves a video! Upload one ASAP please. Thank you and GLWA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504625886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724038, "authorName": "Robert.C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The car shows 13,273 miles...\"\n\nBravo, sir. Bravo. Considering this probably shares space with numerous other highly desirable cars, and considering that comfort is not this car's forte, those are highly respectable mileage numbers.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504626247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724044, "authorName": "Angelduro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angelduro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This begs for a video with sound of that nasty little small block; that'll be the definition of internet porn.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504626432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724053, "authorName": "ratpack1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratpack1968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent photography!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504626571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724056, "authorName": "mb001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mb001/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by mb001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504626641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1724063, "authorName": "GT6ixer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt6ixer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks great. I believe all but one of the original MkII GTs were RHD, but since this is a replica anyhow, LHD is the way to go IMO, at least here in the States.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504626792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724066, "authorName": "IamNoExpertBut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamnoexpertbut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@no.radar\n...if your dentist has chairs like those, I'd love to see the hygienist's uniform.", "likes": 45, "timestamp": 1504626891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724070, "authorName": "ratpack1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratpack1968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is awesome and the photography is particularly well done. Good luck.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504627063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724123, "authorName": "Ant5842", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ant5842/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hot dayum! What a freakin gorgeous car!\n\nSuggestion: \"how to register this car in California\"....this should be included in the BaT Essentials information box! :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504629479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724137, "authorName": "Arash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "soo... this kit car is not based on a Fiero I take it....\n\nIts absolutely stunning. So many amazing cars would look so mundane parked next to this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504630133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724151, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thxalot\nNot easy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504630395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724166, "authorName": "motoTrooper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mototrooper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely, I find it even more compelling than the actual Ford GTs both 2006 and 2017. Something about how all everything looks \"just right.\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504630892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724182, "authorName": "Scot_Douglas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scot_douglas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Timeless design.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504631635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724214, "authorName": "kstadelman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kstadelman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think if I wanted to use something like this regularly I'd put in a sliding window like my old Mini. Must be a challenge to get in and out of.\nAn owner like this must add $10K to the value.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504632838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724325, "authorName": "Mac44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mac44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me: \"YES!\"\nBank Account: \"NO!\"", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1504635241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724337, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you are in California, like me, all you can do is watch and drool. There are companies that can make it legal but they are quite expensive. By the way, this is a copy of a late Mk1, not a MkII.\nTruly a design where form matches function perfectly.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504635577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724342, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by DCenthusiast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504635652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1724378, "authorName": "MajorTomB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majortomb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is this titled? Is it a 1992 Ford GT? Or a 1992 ERA GT? Or something else completely?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504636139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724406, "authorName": "Dorkus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dorkus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing needs to be done to this particular car for it to be legally registered in California as a specially-constructed (SPCNS) vehicle. The process for getting registered under SB-100 is complicated and laborious, but you would only need the car, a manufacturer's statement of origin from ERA, and it would be helpful to have an invoice from the engine builder (and then several weeks of appointments, inspections and approvals)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504636505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724486, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"But you keep stalling so you can be late for work and drive that red car of yours. Why don't you just leave for work earlier?\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504637921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724495, "authorName": "kimbo305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimbo305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are those stripes on the tops and sides painted on or decals?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504638062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724524, "authorName": "Bbwjr4iu8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbwjr4iu8/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by Bbwjr4iu8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504638654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1724609, "authorName": "defdes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/defdes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That interior and dash are the most businesslike ever....right along with everything else.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504639985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724700, "authorName": "Garageman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garageman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know how these compare to the Superformance version?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504641746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724851, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ratpack1968 Agreed on the photography. 2 things that stand out;\n\n1) Front tires turned inward as opposed to out and facing the camera. Looks like a Cat ready to pounce rather than tires awkwardly angled out. looking clumsy.\n\n2) Not every 30 foot shot taken with the camera on the ground. Some on the ground is OK, but some like to take every shot that way, cause you know, the first thing us car guys do when we see an incredible car is lay down (on the ground) to get that perspective.\n\nThat doesn't even touch on the crystal clear and colorful imaging.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504645123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725142, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photography schmotograpy. This car would look fantastic in pictures taken with a 5 year old phone camera. A bucket list car that I'll never attain in all likelihood -- but oh how I love to look.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504649222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725409, "authorName": "DavidvonSlingshot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidvonslingshot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous.\r\nNothing more needs to be said.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504656271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725467, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the comments, guys! I'll try to record a video of it for you folks. \n\nThe car is currently\u00a0registered in North\u00a0Carolina as a\u00a0\u201992\u00a0\u201cCustom\u201d Coupe. \u00a0This enables the car to be exempt from emissions inspections here, and should do\u00a0the same with most states. As far as California is concerned, I would\u00a0suggest to California buyers to spend some time researching this, as I don\u2019t know\u00a0the ins/outs of registering cars in California. \u00a0A conversation today with ERA and Hillbank, who deal with this\u00a0phenomenon on a regular basis, didn\u2019t seem to think it would be an issue. \u00a0", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504659902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725477, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kimbo305 The stripe is painted the side script appears to be a decal, enabling someone to add a meatball if they so choose.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504660214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725483, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic GT40! This is a joy to behold. I love the Scuderia Flipinetti paint job! A faithful continuation of a iconic racecar. LHD makes it a bit easier to drive here. I did not know ERA coated their chassis'. And what more could you want? This GT40 has been driven. It's been RACED! Thank-You! At the price the few originals that are left are commanding, IF one comes up for sale, these make a smart alternative for vintage racing. I wonder what this will go for. Great GT!\n\nOk. Yes, A/C. Yes, V-8. CA, maybe. Street Legal, yes. Sunroof, NO!!! Rust, What are you blind?!?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504660498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725536, "authorName": "MesaMaui", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mesamaui/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by MesaMaui", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504663272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1725545, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is saying this car gives me major wood inappropriate?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504663793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725548, "authorName": "TJP_77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp_77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ohhhhhh yes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504663842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725553, "authorName": "jdyeck1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdyeck1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504663901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725554, "authorName": "jdyeck1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdyeck1/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by jdyeck1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504663928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1725625, "authorName": "fitfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fitfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this was a race car??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504667283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725641, "authorName": "Route66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/route66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous! Would love to look at that rear end everytime I pulled into the garage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504668030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725666, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the rockers are the fuel cells, you are sat fairly centrally in these cars, I have the RHD version and I don't really notice it that much, but maybe that's because I'm smiling from ear to ear with heart pounding almost as fast as the V8 can rev!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504669276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725669, "authorName": "Bigtoe32067", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtoe32067/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pin drive Halibrands, brass grometed seats, air conditioning, sexy rear end. Throw in a big screen to watch football on and I could live in this car. \nIt might be pretty cramped but I think it may be worth it. \nI respect the owner for putting on almost 10k miles. I wonder if he could chime in and tell us how it drives. \nBigtoe", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504669512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725673, "authorName": "Steve12345678", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve12345678/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car and engine.\nQuestion to seller: How many times did those headers burn your hands before you started saying to yourself \"Nah, I will wait till she cools down before opening the hood\" .... :-))", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504669671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725705, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How can somethin' so right end up in my garage? A friend of mine took care of one of the originals and would occasionally drive it on the street, stripes, numbers, decals, and all. Most of the local cops knew him and just elected not to see whatever it was he might be driving, but the real joy was when a new or fill-in officer pulled him over. Then you'd get the stammering, pointing, and confusion. \"You're c-c-car h-h-has nnnummbers on it and nnnoo mufflers.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504671549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725712, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jim rosenthal - does it help at all if you knew that Ford used essentially the same calipers (front) on the Mustang Cobra for about 8 years following the C4 Corvettes?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504672355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725766, "authorName": "Gpescador", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpescador/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't know Tom of Finland designed a car interior? Looks amazing!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504679783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725796, "authorName": "wombatsauce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wombatsauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mother of God... \r\n\r\nOh, the.. Well, the everything. \r\n\r\nThis is amazing. \r\n\r\nI need better words for this car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504689507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725798, "authorName": "Piperdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piperdriver/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Piperdriver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504690224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1725867, "authorName": "elchinero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elchinero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brass grommets in the seats - in Phoenix - in the summer = ER-trip", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504701177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725868, "authorName": "juke_of_earl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juke_of_earl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 67 Daytona, class winning one was at Lime Rock this past weekend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdKD7HhxruE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504701210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725893, "authorName": "sccchiii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sccchiii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@elchinero I live in AZ and have grommets in one of my cars....the circle burns on backs of my legs are simply proof of use tattoos!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504702128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725897, "authorName": "Arekusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arekusan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning from every angle.\n\nHaving said that, I wonder why few if any take pictures looking straight down on the top of the car. OK, I imagine because it is hard to get such a shot, but with cheap drones maybe we'll see more. I remember my Alfa Spider, parked in the driveway below my in-law's deck, and how the beautiful tapered teardrop shape was revealed from that angle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504702325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725899, "authorName": "Premoto1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/premoto1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A dream car for me. This car excites all the senses plus gives you the opportunity to annoy the $#!t out of the neighbors with early morning coffee runs. My neighbor is Bob Wood, partner in the Safir Engineering GT40s. He's got a couple of cars we see running around from time to time. Always a delight! Good luck with the auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504702414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725953, "authorName": "Doubleclutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubleclutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Artfully lighted and photographed! The images not only show the necessary details, they are eye candy as well. But then SportsCarDigest \u2014 the seller \u2014 knows a thing or two about excellent automobile photography.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504704921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726013, "authorName": "Deano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the type of car that you run out and buy sight unseen after winning Powerball. You just tell a broker what color you want and wire the money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504707361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726036, "authorName": "mjacobellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjacobellis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "these are far superior to Superperformance. I have an ERA (289) and know 2 people with superperformance GT40s. Both pretend to like them, but have had countless issues. However, i'd say the superperformance ones look better with the white pipes and Gulf livery that most of them wear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504708004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726043, "authorName": "Stagehand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagehand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I look at the hips on this beauty, it reminds me of something my Grandpa said....\n\" Behind every great woman.....is a man looking at her ass\"", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1504708128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726046, "authorName": "kimbo305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimbo305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mjacobellis\nWhat are some of their issues? Just for comparison's sake.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504708216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726049, "authorName": "59soldus23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59soldus23/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by 59soldus23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504708344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1726057, "authorName": "ratpack1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratpack1968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2112: This looks like \"tilt-shift\" photography. Images look almost like a diecast model in some shots. This is a beautiful car that will make the winning bidder very happy and leave the rest of us envious.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504708515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726066, "authorName": "mjacobellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjacobellis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One dropped his transmission on the track and another blew an engine. Hard to say what was driver vs build. Everyone i talk to that knows anything says ERA is clearly another level in terms of quality. However, it also matters who puts the engine together and finishes the build. I also know another ERA GT40 that i almost bought before i did my homework. Later I found out that it was cursed (by the owner's drivetrain choices, not the car itself).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504708745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726079, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone on the SAAC forum claims SPF 40 has (non drivetrain) problems, trying to find out more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504709139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726110, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stagehand- I love your GrandPa, and have never even met him!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504709956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726114, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ":Love the \"SlimJim\" rear tires! In fact, I love the entire car. Wish I had money to blow !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504710014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726151, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much PAIN, are we all expected to endure BAT ?!? Your auctions are killing me! sackboy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504711212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726153, "authorName": "Han_Solo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/han_solo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the maximum driver height these ERA GT40's can fit?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504711276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726155, "authorName": "kimbo305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimbo305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Han getting height reduction surgery is probably less painful than missing out on this auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504711314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726179, "authorName": "RacerKurt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerkurt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aside from the originals, of course.. the quality reproductions are in the following order, from highest quality down... as always- the prices/values tell the true tale. \n1- Gelscoe- identical to originals.. roughly $600k. 2 year wait\n2- Holman Moody- Yes, Lee Holman himself can still build you a car, albeit non-street-able. He was at Limerock this weekend. with his red spyder gt40, parked next to the Richard Atwood GT40. a true gentleman.. roughly $450k. 2 year wait\n3- Superformance- I own one- great car. excellent. some bugs, but so what- nothing but fun to get sorted. roughly $175k. 1 year wait, or buy them in the aftermarket. \n4- ERA- very nice cars. Much cheaper priced.. like this example.. the buyer will never regret buying and will have the time of his life. \n5- Tornado- I've never seen one in person, but hear decent things.. \nGLWTS- looks like a really nice car- \nKurt", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504711894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726212, "authorName": "Ford_vs_Ferrari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ford_vs_ferrari/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Han Solo I'm 6 ft and fit fine. More important than height is a 31 waist fits into the seat width well. Any larger width or height (I hear from passengers everytime) is to tight especially on longer drive such.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504713005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726216, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The walk through and startup video has been added to the listing. Thanks for looking!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504713232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726223, "authorName": "jipster43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jipster43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Garageman ERA's GT40's are as good, if not better, than any other 40 out there. Their fit & finish is exceptional - including weatherproofing around the door/roof tops where many GT40s tend to leak. Provenance and plenty of sorting-out-miles are critical in these cars to ensure all the bugs have been addressed. This car certainly seems to have both.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504713407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726230, "authorName": "Han_Solo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/han_solo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ford vs Ferrari. Thanks at 6'3\"I didn't know if it was possible. The 31\" waist I hadn't considered. Man that is narrow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504713567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726240, "authorName": "MarkS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Han Solo: two words, \"Gurney bubble\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504713926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726258, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RacerKurt was Pathfinder just a shop rigging SPF's?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504714332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726278, "authorName": "RacerKurt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerkurt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2112 ( Geddy ? Alex ? Neil? ;-) - Pathfinder are a quality shop that takes various GT40's, mainly SPFs, and does mods to them. Mainly gets them race prep'ed for track work. \nKurt", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504715046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726353, "authorName": "MWebb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwebb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at that video, you know how most cars have a bad angle or 2? Well, not this car, stunning all the way around, just awesome. The sound didn't hurt either of course. Drooling.\r\n\r\nSomething about that video, the car looks like a miniature model, not a full size version. Too good to be real. It looks a bit more real at 1080p at full screen as you can see the scale of the details better.\r\n\r\nBut SportsCarDigest, I almost hate to ask this, but can we get a 4K version of the video? I'm looking to blow my socks off today if you can oblige.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504717500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726385, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ERA Gt-40 are wonderful cars. I had the chance to take the one we used-to-own around the track this summer at Pitt Race. Very well done by my new friend JC. And while the ERA is a different feeling than a 2005 GT-40 or one of the J Cars, it is one of the most wonderful race car experiences available. You feel like space and time are warped as you pull the next corner to you at will. Balanced, communicative, slidable as you get comfortable with the limits. You will not fail to smile as the noise behind you compels you to do \"one more lap\". \r\n\r\nThe brakes are the only \"weak\" spot in that the car can generate more speed than the brakes can handle in stock form when racing for long durations. Maybe Seller can comment on development of the brakes and their performance in his/her experience. \r\n\r\nAlso, call it a nit pick but this car appears to be \"track day ready\", not racing ready. It lacks a full cage and fire suppression system. But it's very much ready to make everyone smile...well, maybe not the corvette owners on the track with you! GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504718306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726439, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kurt, you left out David Brown. He built the chassis for my Safir car, 1149. His wait makes Gelscoe and Holman look rapid. But his work is faultless. Do the Gelscoe cars have the original suspension geometry, or do they have the Alan Mann Racing improvements? I have never seen a Gelscoe car up close. Mine has the original, but the AMR improvements would make it handle better, I am told.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504719855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726519, "authorName": "kimbo305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimbo305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RacerKurt and jim -- what about CAV, RCR, and Bailey?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504722376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726537, "authorName": "C.G", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c.g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Knock offs, Avon's labeled for each corner, pedals that swing from the bottom, a properly shaped shift knob, 1st gear down & to the left, all things my Dallara F3 has, just like it has grown up and become more beautiful. Good lord I love this car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504722786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726543, "authorName": "RacerKurt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerkurt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jim-I know the Gelscoe cars to be identical to the originals, including suspension. AMR made quite a few changes after they took possession of the ones they raced. As we know, even the originals have since been molested/changed/modified as engines/gearboxes etc fail. Luckily many of them are still campaigned, hard. \r\nKurt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504722929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726549, "authorName": "RacerKurt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerkurt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kimbo- CAVs were too far away from the originals to make them appealing to me, as are the Bailey's. Even though Bailey makes a really nice 917 car. Fran at RCR makes good stuff, but he is more well known for his own mark- The Superlite GTR.. \nKurt", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504723097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726555, "authorName": "RacerKurt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerkurt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By the way- I may catch some flack for this- but in my humble opinion, any GT40 repro/continuation/tribute etc should be a RHD/RH Shift. Thats one of the hallmarks of the original cars. Thanks to Eric Broadley, who insisted on this. \nMine is a RHD/RHS, and its a true delight.\nKurt", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504723301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726566, "authorName": "kimbo305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimbo305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RacerKurt I wish there were a comparison photoshoot to show the various replicas' bodies side by side. Even if some are not accurate to the original, I think there's enough give in the design to still have a very beautiful result.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504723624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726595, "authorName": "Factoid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/factoid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm going to disagree slightly with racerkurt. I toured the ERA facility in CT and looked in detail at Superformance. I would switch those to around from both a quality and originality perspective. ERA is a hand crafted, beautifully built GT and I was not as impressed with the Superformance which appeared more production built. I thought long and hard before talking to my buddy Fran at RCR and buying a RHD roller. Master painter Ron Randall at Metalmorphus in CT painted it, including applying his patented liquid metal process to the dash. This created the appearance of an aluminum insert around the gauges and switches on the dash board. It was a fantastic car and many of you have seen it. If not, watch the Fast Five movie and the scene in the warehouse where they are examine the GT you will see his work on the dash and my work on the rest of the car. Well, all except for the clumsy production cut when they show a radio in the dash that not only was not there, but looks like crap. My biggest surprise when Fast Cars purchased it from me was this exchange:\n\nFC: is the fit and finish as good as it looks in the pictures?\nMe: absolutely, it is perfect and the paint is flawless. \nFC: we don't care about paint, we will repaint it. It is so shiny the audience will see the crew and equipment reflected in the paint. \nMe: but, but, but, but...\n\nThey repainted my beautiful Lexus spectra blue with lambo orange stripes and mustache an ugly royal blue color!\n\nThis ERA is fantastic and the buyer should be very happy. Just for a little motivation, here is my favorite 19 second GT40 video: https://youtu.be/M0WNa-K6-QI\n\nAye laddie, just listen to her purr!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504724340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1727497, "authorName": "Bmacgt40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmacgt40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having owned one for the last five years, I can attest to factoid's statements, these cars were built to high standards. Before I bought mine I looked @ the superformance & the cav, the era impressed me the most hands down. IMHO, you can't go wrong with a ERA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504732129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1727890, "authorName": "rpnobile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpnobile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold my 1995 Gulf bodied ERA GT 40 last December on BAT. I ordered the car in 1987, and finished the build in 1995. A fantastic car, great build quality, fantastic performance, and outstanding support from ERA. I had it on the road since 1995, and put over 36,000 mikes on it, including a good deal of track time. The future owner will get a very capable car that is an accurate replica of the original!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504740351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1727950, "authorName": "Cobraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@juke of earl Thanks for the video. The car looks to be P1049. It did race at Daytona in '67, a race won by Ferrari. It was the first GT40 across the finish line, placing 6th. The MkII's in the race all experienced transmission issues.\r\n\r\nI did own an early ERA GT40. I was a well-built car and identical to the originals in many ways, with obvious differences. A major departure was that the roof was fiberglass vs steel, as on the originals. I did order the car with RHD and RHS. By sitting towards the middle of the car visibility was passable. Although maybe not the best brakes for serious track use, I thought the Corvette brakes to be an advantage for parts chasing, and they did fit the 15\" wheels. As far as fit, I'm 6' tall with a 32\" waist and fit just fine. After purchase assistance was also good with ERA staff. This is a beautiful car and I wish the seller well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504742653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1727956, "authorName": "Masters2023", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masters2023/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Jim Rosenthal: Good evening. You seem to be one of the more knowledgeable contributors to the ERA GT listing. Do you have any feel for where this car will go off price wise? Always wanted to own one. Thank you. Respectfully, John J. Garvey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504742913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728032, "authorName": "boat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding car. I own an ERA 427 SC Cobra and can attest to ERA's build quiality and attention to detail. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504746764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728334, "authorName": "Imgroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning beauty! Looks fast just seating there ! I'll be watching this very very closely.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504769710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728479, "authorName": "Blackplate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackplate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the incredible price rise of the fords now days- even with 4000 of them being built these cars are a way better deal. Closer to the original, won't break the Bank and amazing. Well presented ERA is the standard. Yes they are easy to work on at your home. Thats the idea. Now let the bidding begin.................", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504790014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728874, "authorName": "maxxfish7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxxfish7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea why ERA stopped producing the GT40? I'd love to build one from scratch one day", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504802514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1729207, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would also attest to the quality and faithfulness of the ERA, mine is the 1075 wide body RHD, RHS version painted in Wyer Gulf colors. The only edge the Superformance has IMO is the licensing from Safir spares to make it a 'continuation' eligible for the Shelby registry. I have to chuckle when I go to a car show and there's a Superformance owner there stating it's a real GT40 and it's LHD!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504811208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1729455, "authorName": "RacerKurt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerkurt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller- take off those mufflers... lets hear the open megaphones...\nI put them on mine... ONCE !!!! :-) Never been on since..\nKurt", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504814603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1729656, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this puppy does not get bid to over $100k, I have a nephew with a long tail named Chimpy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504817259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730520, "authorName": "Brett007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brett007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I correct that this car has to be registered as a 1992 car, thus being subject to smog/emissions restrictions for street use?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504837172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730562, "authorName": "jdyeck1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdyeck1/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by jdyeck1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504838866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1730568, "authorName": "jdyeck1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdyeck1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hey sackboy, it's possible this sells for $51k! I believe it has been stuck at $50k for 24 hours +", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504838970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730717, "authorName": "22350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/22350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdyeck1 dream dream dream", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504846562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730774, "authorName": "TheMBOD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thembod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this car have a VIN#? I am overseas and to import it it would need to have a VIN#", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504852443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731017, "authorName": "Jimmy_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have clicked on this auction every day just to look at this car. Stunning.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504878863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731050, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdyeck1- what you been smoking` , Palzie?!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504880272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731088, "authorName": "mcb2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcb2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is it currently registered please? I have an ERA 289 FIA and it was originally registered as a 1964 Ford in NH and that has made life much easier!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504881289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731201, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is currently registered as a 1992 \"Custom\" Coupe in North Carolina. I understand NC supplies a VIN# for custom cars this car's identification number is located on below the base of the A-pillar behind the front clam-shell (Shown in the pictures). This is the VIN# which is shown on the title.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504883680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731248, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brett007 Nevada has the California SB100 equivalent and even though my ERA title is a 2013 ASVE (Assembled Vehicle), it is registered as a 1966 Ford GT40 Replica and therefore smog exempt. Check your local State regulations.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504885326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731383, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good to know, @Joules5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504888919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732511, "authorName": "Alexrinaldoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexrinaldoni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone knows if this car with current set up in legal in Canada?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504907189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732546, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alexrinaldoni I sold my first 1993 build GT40 to a Canadian. If there is documentation that it was first registered more than 15 years ago then it should be eligible for entry to Canada.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504908016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732768, "authorName": "SilerSays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silersays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sexy af.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504911997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732874, "authorName": "jackal99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackal99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SilerSays, YES!! and she can sing too!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504913877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732933, "authorName": "johnthomasgalt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnthomasgalt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "[drooling]", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504916165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733127, "authorName": "jdyeck1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdyeck1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sackboy - looks like the $51k bid is holding up!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504924822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733331, "authorName": "FDJake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone here thinks $51K is going to buy this car.....I have a nice investment opportunity for you involving a perpetual motion machine!!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504951780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733746, "authorName": "jsb66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsb66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the ERA GT40 40 inches high?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504975736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1733782, "authorName": "bjbstewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjbstewart/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by bjbstewart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504978215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1734086, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FDJake : And I have beach front property in Tucson!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504998853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734186, "authorName": "Button", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/button/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This or the blue cobra? This or the blue cobra? I'm so [not] glad to not be able to buy either. Mo money Mo problems.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505007706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734197, "authorName": "Button", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/button/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Or should I say, no money no problems?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505008559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734382, "authorName": "Topcom911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topcom911/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by Topcom911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505047185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1734388, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well, I would drive this.\n\n\n\nso glad to see that this has \"seen plenty of track time\". also good that the current owner is an engineer/car guy...bodes well for the health of this vehicle.\n\nnow, should I drop the $$$$ on this or the Cobra....... life is replete with difficult decisions.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505047685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734522, "authorName": "Button", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/button/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last comment on this beauty (maybe). I just want to say how much I love Stewart Warner gauges. They just look perfect. Simple. Business. Classy. Classic. They look great on almost anything. Old trucks, muscle cars, farm equipment, industrial machinery, and Ford GT40s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505058066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734549, "authorName": "NICEGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niceguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was in my late teens, I took a road trip with my father out to Connecticut. We went to the ERA \"factory\" and they gave us a lovely tour. I remember seeing the molds for the GT40, and was hoping to see an actual car, but never got the chance. If memory serves, the molds were pulled from an original GT40 owned by a gentleman they knew. Very nice group of people and a very personable tour.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505060069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734684, "authorName": "ANSON", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anson/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by ANSON", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505071866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1734786, "authorName": "nstefanakos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nstefanakos/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by nstefanakos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505081441, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1734792, "authorName": "bdk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What will it take to repair the leaky radiator? Can replacements be had?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505082090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734833, "authorName": "FDJake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re-core the radiator. As long as the top and bottom is NOT plastic (which it isn't) any radiator shop can handle it. Good catch. A closer look at the pic with the radiator shows it's age.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505085107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734868, "authorName": "thefrog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thefrog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a stunning ERA. I totally agree that the past owners bode so well for this being beautifully sorted, tested and tweaked. I wish. I wish. I wish.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505088126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734876, "authorName": "thefrog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thefrog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TANGENT ALERT!!\nI bought a gorgeous red one owner '86 BMW 635CSI on BAT a few months ago. Spent time getting some dents out and a few minor things sorted. I drove it to Key West from New York two weeks ago. One of theist touring cars Ive ever driven. Fabulous. I had to evacuate in a hurry. Hoping it is OK after Irma. No cell phone contact working yet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505088504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1734918, "authorName": "Dan14014", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan14014/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by Dan14014", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505091186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1734989, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how much was this kit new from ERA ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505097474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735155, "authorName": "nstefanakos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nstefanakos/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by nstefanakos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505132235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1735281, "authorName": "tpatodd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tpatodd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does the AC work, can it keep the car cool enough to drive and be comfortable?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505140530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735296, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@henryr The base kit listed at $54,900, but that is far short of everything you need to complete a car of this standard. With ERA assembling and finishing (as this one is stated to have been) I tallied up the options list and came out at $105K. Considering a Superformance is currently $120K for a roller less engine and transaxle, this ERA is still in bargain basement territory IMO.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505141045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735323, "authorName": "TBar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbar/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by TBar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505142250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1735325, "authorName": "TX_Lotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tx_lotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@henryr @Joules5 Earliest base pricing is $49,900 in 1998, or $70,400 in today's money.\r\n\r\nhttps://web.archive.org/web/19981206004602/http://www.erareplicas.com/gt/gt.htm\r\n\r\nThis being such an early chassis with track duty may keep the bidding under $100K. Otherwise, these have sold here for as much as $120K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505142296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735474, "authorName": "Gt40Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt40robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Joules5 Superformance cars are real GT40s, licensed to be so by Safir GT40 Spares, Limited, serial numbered to be so, and recognized by Ronnie Spain and the Shelby World Registry to be real GT40s. There are Mk III GT40s that are right hand drive. The Superformance GT40s have the true monocoque, whereas the ERA uses some space frame covered with aluminum. IMO, there really is no comparison of an ERA car and a GT40. I think that this car is beautifully done, has much of the \"right stuff\", and at the price at which is the bidding is worth every dollar. If it gets into the $100K+ level, a real GT40 could be had for not a whole lot of dollars more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505148503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735485, "authorName": "Gt40Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt40robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I meant to say that there are MK III GT40s with LHD.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505148740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735493, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the comments, everyone. It's surprising how many folks have had (or have) ERA-built cars. \n\nRegarding pricing, when ERA last sold the GT they show the price for a base \"turn-key\" example at $110,000. This is before adding any options, as this car has (i.e. Pin-drive Trigo wheels, air conditioning, Cibie lighting, exhaust heat shielding and ducting, leather upholstery, etc.) The seller remembers hearing many of the cars hovering in the $130-140k realm when he purchased chassis 2002. As a reference, a '95 ERA GT sold last year on BaT for $123,360. \n\n@tpatodd The air conditioning is said to blow cold and works well to keep the inside of the car comfortable. It's not a 2017 Camry, but helps make the cockpit a tolerable place when ambient temps are high. Being in the southeast, there's been plenty of opportunity to ensure the functionality of this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505148979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735503, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gt40Robert The only advantage a Superformance GT40 holds is the licensing from Safir spares (whom themselves acquired the name) to be able to be in the Shelby registry. Let's face it they are all replica's unless one of the originals and a 'real' GT40 is in the millions! Please fact check before throwing the seller under the bus, an ERA is not a space frame it is a true monocoque built to close to original specs, albeit with heavier gauge steel.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1505149192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735513, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, just so it's not misconstrued, I'd like to point out that the car was used on open track days not in competition. It's seen less than 10 events during it's lifetime, from Lime Rock to Virginia International Raceway. Through this, the car has enjoyed regular maintenance and undergone more development to help sort the car, rather than sit around deteriorating like some of these cars might.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505149961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735548, "authorName": "FDJake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The other important difference between ERA and Superformance is......If some nit wit runs into your Superformance you can get parts for it. ERA no longer makes their GT40.\nDown the road, that could be a problem.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505150822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735551, "authorName": "kimbo305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimbo305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is a space frame with riveted ande sealed aluminum panels substantially weaker than a monocoque? I could understand if it's heavier at the same strength, but a spaceframe doesn't seem to be a major detractor?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505150897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735557, "authorName": "Gt40Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt40robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Joules5 Safir Spares acquired the trademark from Safir Engineering who worked in conjunction with JW Automotive Engineering making more GT40s (the Mk V) following JWAE termination of making and racing the GT40s in 1969. Visit www.GT40.com to hear Peter Thorp's story of Safir making 40 more genuine GT40s. Some cars are replicas, some are genuine, made so by the trademark name. Is a Corvette of today a \"continuation car\" of the 1952 Corvette, or is it simply a Corvette because of its trademark name? My statement was that the ERA uses some space frame covered with aluminum. I might be incorrect in that it might be covered with steel. The closeness to the original specs to which you refer might be wheelbase, track, etc., but so much else is quite different, such as a fiberglass roof section which significantly reduces the GT40 car's torsional rigidity of 12,500 ft-#s torque / 1 degree of twist. I think that this ERA is beautifully done and presented, and worth every dollar of the level at which it is bidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505151053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735569, "authorName": "Gt40Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt40robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kimbo305 You are absolutely correct that a spaceframe is not is not a major detractor. The Porsche 917s were spaceframes when the GT40s were monocoques. Most Ferrari race cars of the period were spaceframes. Not a detractor, just not a genuine GT40 design. The Corvette suspension in an ERA is not genuine either.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505151407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735576, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gt40Robert I appreciate you are a Superformance owner and we all love GT40's, but again please do some homework an ERA is a true monocoque construction and the only Corvette parts are the brakes.\n\nHow much does a 're-creation' GT40 have to be exact to the original? From Superfomance \"A quality re-creation of the original\"...... over two thirds of the rolling chassis's parts are interchangeable with that of an original car\" i.e. one third is not real!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505151710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735620, "authorName": "Gt40Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt40robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Joules5 The Superformance GT40s are real because of the trademark name. How much of a 2017 Corvette Z06 are interchangeable with a 1952 Corvette? Maybe the bowtie badge? Therefore 99.9999% of a 2017 Corvette is not a real Corvette. The Superformance GT40s are real not because they are \"re-creations\" they are real because they carry the GT40 trademark name.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505153325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735696, "authorName": "Bruuce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruuce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not quite sure what relevance debating semantics has regarding the listing.\n\nERA or Superformance, they're both replicas of the original cars.\n\nWhether it be ERA or Superformance paying for the GT40 trademark, doesn't make them any more than a replica.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1505156052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735695, "authorName": "FDJake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys......For God's sake....The ONLY REAL GT40's were built 40+ years ago.\nI can go to California tomorrow and have an EXACT copy of a Ferrari GTO built using Ferrari components. IT WILL NEVER BE A FERRARI. Just like a Superformance GT40 will NEVER be a REAL GT40.....Want proof???? Take your Superformance to Pebble Beach or any collector car auction. NO ONE there will be bidding on a REAL GT40!!!\nHolman Moody will build you a PERFECT copy of their original GT40 race cars. It's STILL a copy. They know it, and everyone paying them $400K knows it!!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1505156123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735704, "authorName": "kimbo305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimbo305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The authenticity debate matters if there is something truly distinct about the handling experience that cannot be duplicated by accurate enough suspension parts. The drivetrain will likely be better on a modern replica, the tires definitely will be.\n\nWould a collector of a replica care that the car doesn't smell the same way, or doesn't have identical gauges and switch gear? Possibly. \n\nBut I'd be curious if an original GT40 owner drives the car enough to know if it handles differently from any of the replicas, which come really close in many measures.\n\nNow something like RHD/RHS -- of course that makes for a very different driving experience!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505156177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735763, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In regard to replacement parts for the ERA cars. I just had a conversation with Peter at ERA (A company that's been doing quality recreations since 1985) and he mentioned that spare parts are a non-issue, with most items in stock. \n\nFrom Peter, \"If we don't have it, we'll make it\". This includes the tub!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1505157392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1735887, "authorName": "Pantera2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pantera2/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by Pantera2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505159605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1736055, "authorName": "TBar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbar/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by TBar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505161639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1736155, "authorName": "scjmcc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scjmcc/", "bidAmount": 72500, "content": "$72,500 bid placed by scjmcc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505163350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1736159, "authorName": "Everything1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/everything1972/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We interrupt this tread to say that the photography in this action is really superb! It's hard to get good photos of black/dark items, and get a sense of depth, texture, etc. Most of the time the photo just looks blown out. Seller really did a fantastic job with lighting.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1505163410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1736417, "authorName": "Gt40Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt40robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FDJake Were the only real Corvettes made 60+ years ago? Are today's Corvettes \"continuation\" cars? If one travels to California and has a Ferrari GTO built with Ferrari parts, but it is not built by the Ferrari factory, it is not a Ferrari. If the same car were to be built by the factory would it/could it be said that it is not a Ferrari? If the factory built it, it would be a Ferrari. Superformance cars are real GT40s, made by the licensed GT40 factory. Ronnie Spain absolutely agrees. Everybody at an auction bidding on a Superformance car will be bidding on a real GT40. The prices that it will command will reflect its vintage and rarity. Superformance GT40s are not nearly as rare as the Mk V GT40s of the late '70s through the early '90s, or the cars of the '60s period, as such they do not command the prices of the earlier cars. People know what they are, and know what they are worth. But they are real GT40s. The pole sitter in the 2015 Spa 6 Hours Historic Race was an FIA approved Superformance GT40. At present, there are several Superformance GT40s, and more than one '60s GT40 with a Superformance chassis that are fully sanctioned and accepted by the FIA for historic racing. The FIA and Ronnie Spain say that Superformance GT40s are real GT40s....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505166771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1736422, "authorName": "TBar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbar/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by TBar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505166972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1736426, "authorName": "Gt40Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt40robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kimbo305 Again, you are absolutely correct about the handling experience. Because Superformance cars are real GT40s with the very same handling characteristics as the earlier period cars, the FIA allows them in historic, vintage races. They must have the brakes of the earlier cars, as well as clutches and bellhousings, but the handling and racing is true GT40, and is approved.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505167146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1736447, "authorName": "FDJake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Real GT40.............................$11,000,000\nSuperformance Replica...........$120,000\nReal Picasso Painting........$179,000,000\nA Great Replica of a Picasso.........$5000\nAll of them can be enjoyed the same, but only TWO are the real deal!!! Sorry bro", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1505167744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1736743, "authorName": "Gt40Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt40robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FDJake Let us try this one more time. Shelby and Ford collaborated in '65 to make the Shelby Mustang GT-350, and subsequently the Shelby Mustang GT-500. Shelbys of that era were made in Carroll Shelby's Van Nuys, CA plant. Today some of these examples have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Today Ford offers a Shelby Mustang GT-500 which sells for less than a quarter of that which a '65 cars sells. By your reasoning, the Shelby Mustangs of today are not real Shelbys, because they do not have the value of an older car. Again, the value of a Shelby Mustang is commanded by rarity and provenance. What makes the Shelbys of today just as real as the Shelbys of the late '60s is the trademark. Not the value, the trademark. A trademark connotes many things about a product such as quality and design. In a Shelby of today, the buyer expects power and handling just because it is trademarked as a Shelby. It is not made in Van Nuys, CA by the Shelby factory, so Ford must has either bought some rights to use the famous trademark, or has some licensing agreement to use the trademark so that people will be excited about having a Shelby. By your reasoning, the Shelby Mustangs that Ford makes today are not Shelbys because they do not cost as much as a more rare one from the '60s. How silly. Tell that to a buyer that just paid $60k+ for one, and he will ask you who made you the arbiter of what a car is or is not. Sorry, Bro, the Superformance cars are just as real a GT40 as the older cars. It is the trademark and only the trademark that makes a product the read deal, not some arbitrary value. Thus ends this lesson on what a trademark connotes and does.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505179174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1736774, "authorName": "oldcanuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcanuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys.... with all due respect, this auction is for a really nice ERA. The seller and his auction deserve the attention here, so let's keep our eye on the ball.\n\nI can appreciate the passion of ownership... I too am a Superformance owner, but regardless of a trademark, or a license, or inclusion into a registry, simply put .... it's a replica. It's not the real thing. Never will be. I know it.... and so does every other car guy.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1505180355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1736909, "authorName": "Rat70fj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rat70fj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thread is getting extremely boring.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505188510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737032, "authorName": "FDJake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AGREED!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505211938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737101, "authorName": "Gt40Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt40robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FDJake and All I do not own a Superformance GT40, I am an advocate for the power of a trademark. I am Bob Wood, and along with Brady Pack and John Sadler, we each own a Safir MK V, as well as Safir Engineering, Safir GT40 Spares, Limited, and the GT40 trademark. For decades, we have been fighting this battle that the Mk Vs are not real GT40s. You that say that only the period cars are GT40s are simply wrong. In Ronnie Spain's 1983 book, Mk Vs were included, as well as in David Hodges book of the same era.\n@oldcanuck I am sorry that you do not think of your GT40 as a genuine GT40. I apologize to the seller for using this forum to get the correct story out. We at Safir have so few with which to do so. The $40 million Ford trademark fiasco of 2001, as was reported, is untrue. We try to correct that whenever we can. I have posted twice that this car is beautifully done, and will be a pleasure to own for its new owner.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1505220514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737100, "authorName": "RonM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, I like it. I don't care if it's a replica. I don't buy cars to wow other people. I'd probably just get rid of the visible \"Ford\" references.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505220615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737117, "authorName": "95in3rd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/95in3rd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no radio? well that just shoots it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505221315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737139, "authorName": "Slim_Chance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slim_chance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ERA were the \"go to\" replica back in the day. Nothing came close.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505222163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737151, "authorName": "BrewerModels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewermodels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just can't stop looking at this car...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505222458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737140, "authorName": "FDJake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting piece of info: When Ford decided to remake their famous GT40 they spent millions to re-imagine the classic Lemans winning cars with updated tech and features. When they had the car ready to go they found out they never trade marked the name GT40. After all they were trying to win Lemans not worry about trade mark law. Thus they had to call their new car the Ford GT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505222824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737167, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, folks! Let us know if there are any last minute questions, we look forward to see where this ends up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505222962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737182, "authorName": "FDJake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bob Wood. Thank you for taking the time to give everyone more info on your company and the back story. I did find it interesting and its one of the reasons BAT is such an awesome site.\nI checked out your website Bob.\nYOUR GUITARS ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!\nNo joke guys. Check them out. Killer guitars with really well done GT40 inspired details.\nI'm impressed!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505223267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737192, "authorName": "Gt40Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt40robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FDJake What you have posted below is absolutely untrue. That is why I referred to the 2001 \"fiasco\". The $40 million tale, as it was told, never happened. It is a long story. Those who pass judgement were not part of it, I was. Please do not perpetuate to what you refer as \"interesting piece of info\". You \"info\" is not \"info\", it is a gross distortion of what happened, and false. @SportsCarDigest Again, I apologize for using your auction as a forum to correct misunderstandings of many people. Please understand that when I see/read misunderstandings/ false statements/ignorant opinions I become annoyed, and I attempt to educate the ignorant (not stupid, but people ignoring the facts). I am sure that the ERA will make someone very happy and proud. @FDJake Thank you for the checking our website, and please take some time to listen to Peter's story, and read that which he wrote.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1505223542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737209, "authorName": "Car_collector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/car_collector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMHO none of these comments detract in anyway from this auction but rather add value- should I be lucky enough to win this car I would want to know as much as possible on this car and the brand's history- like all comments/opinions it's up to the informed buyer to determine what is worth keeping versus ignoring", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1505223971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737211, "authorName": "Car_collector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/car_collector/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by Car collector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505224014, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1737229, "authorName": "FDJake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Google:\nFord Forced to Rename GT40\n\nArticle appeared in Automotive News. I guess they're ignorant too", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505224640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737244, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gt40Robert to garner the respect and support you would solicit you would do equally well to get your facts straight on an ERA and the build quality, rather than try to dismiss it as a lower quality replica. ERA was around prior to Superformance and was the go to replica for a long time. For the love and perpetuation of the design you are in a position to embrace all GT40 replica's, whilst acknowledging that you get paid by Superformance for a license, so will always be biased to one replica manufacturer.\n\nBack to the auction final hours; this is an absolute beauty currently at a discount price to build cost that someone can instantly enjoy and wherever driven is guaranteed to draw crowds as any GT40 does!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1505225365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737287, "authorName": "TBar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbar/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by TBar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505226867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1737332, "authorName": "racer417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer417/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haven't seen any correction or clarification in the thread about the fact that this is a true steel monocoque, not a covered space frame. The roof section, unlike real GT40s, is not steel, but composite. Suspension is not Corvette; but the brakes are.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505228515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737361, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racer417 I did try to get it in there yesterday, but it might have got lost in the heated discussion!\n\nJust like many storied old race cars this auction might be best noted for \"Safir spares contests whether ERA GT40 is the real deal\" thus gaining this car provenance that is sure to push up the value alone! Thanks to Bob!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505229755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737422, "authorName": "wallyworldmt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallyworldmt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes this is a replica. Yes this is not a \"Real\" GT 40. But come on this car is gorgeous! It looks the part. Seriously all this banter about what is real & what is not, really? Who would not want this, everyone would know it is not the \"real\" thing, but big deal, who can afford the \"real\" thing. Most don't have the $$$ to even buy a \"replica\". I'd have no problem driving this and others pointing and saying \"Oh that's a Replica\", no problem at all, I'd be the one sitting behind the wheel. I need someone to make a replica of a replica, maybe then I could buy it. God this is GORGEOUS!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1505231728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737430, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the truest interpretations of the GT40 there is. \nRe: registration in California.\nWhile nothing is every easy with our DMV and byzantine regulations, this one should be able to be registered in Cal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505231913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737453, "authorName": "fsts2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fsts2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning... Love it so much. I think the 13K miles are a bonus.. means the car probably actually works. \r\n\r\nDisclaimer: Owned a SPF GT40... have always loved ERAs; they are amazing cars", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505232476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737463, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racer417 You're correct on the suspension statement. These components, including the special uprights are all bespoke items produced by ERA. \n\nERA does a nice job explaining the monocoque chassis construction on their website. Here are a few links on the subject:\n\nhttp://www.erareplicas.com/gt/chassis.htm\nhttp://www.erareplicas.com/misc/stress/deslogic.htm", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505233096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737616, "authorName": "Teimon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teimon/", "bidAmount": 87500, "content": "$87,500 bid placed by Teimon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505240160, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1737625, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Top tip, if you are going to fire up the beast in a warehouse, make sure all dogs are on leashes or have been led outside.....\n\nThis is one awesome car, saw it a few weeks back, and it just has such a presence about it. Hope it stays local.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1505240391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737631, "authorName": "mchammersteinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchammersteinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You had me at 'bundle of snakes' headers.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505240715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737642, "authorName": "Lspank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lspank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular recreation! \"Replica\" and \"kit car\" are silly words that gloss over a number of important factors determining value. This ERA, like a Beck Spyder, is a simply magnificent tribute that would likely be a heck of a lot more fun to drive, more reliable, and safer. Besides, how many of the \"experts\" on originality has ever even seen the \"real\" thing or could dream of buying one?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505241006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737685, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I haven't had time to read all of the comments and hopefully I'm not repeating, but the Filipinetti livery is great. I saw any number of GT-40s race when new (not Filipinetti unfortunately) plus a few street versions and this car captures everything about them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505242227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737687, "authorName": "Cwbryson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwbryson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I imagining this car or is it REAL?\r\n\r\n#semantics \r\n#lovethisREALcar", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505242293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737688, "authorName": "cap10danny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cap10danny/", "bidAmount": 89000, "content": "$89,000 bid placed by cap10danny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242342, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1737693, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1737696, "authorName": "TBar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbar/", "bidAmount": 92000, "content": "$92,000 bid placed by TBar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1737699, "authorName": "LarryP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#thiscarisasteal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737702, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LarryP Then bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505242611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737703, "authorName": "Teimon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teimon/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by Teimon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1737704, "authorName": "john_chamorro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_chamorro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll bet 1/100,000 th of the final bid it doesn't sell.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505242658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737706, "authorName": "Jperell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jperell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great vehicle to enter the world of high performance at a reasonable price. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505242670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737707, "authorName": "cap10danny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cap10danny/", "bidAmount": 96000, "content": "$96,000 bid placed by cap10danny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242691, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1737708, "authorName": "TBar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbar/", "bidAmount": 97000, "content": "$97,000 bid placed by TBar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1737710, "authorName": "thxalot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thxalot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, but Wow. 6 figures! What is the record price for a kit car at auction?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737713, "authorName": "Teimon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teimon/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by Teimon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1737714, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@john chamorro - Just go ahead and post your banking information here to facilitate payment or collection of your wager.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1505242802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737715, "authorName": "TBar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Teimon, you got a good deal.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505242852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737718, "authorName": "john_chamorro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_chamorro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let me get right on that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505242867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737719, "authorName": "Teimon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teimon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/12/17 for $100,000 to Teimon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242869, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1737720, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thxalot That depends what you consider a 'kit' car, is a home built one off creation a kit? I know some that have fetched in the millions!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505242871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737722, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought - did not expect it to go.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1505242910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737723, "authorName": "Asphalt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asphalt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A bargain! Well done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505242911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737721, "authorName": "john_chamorro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_chamorro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn! Where do I send your dollar?\nYour gonna pay the fees", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505242962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737726, "authorName": "Rfoulds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfoulds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome Bargain!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505242979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737730, "authorName": "LarryP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sjm999 Thanks but I have a one car garage and three children in college. I am simply a poor voyeur.\n\nCongrats to Teimon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505243006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737711, "authorName": "Cwbryson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwbryson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@john chamorro you're on\n\nPayPal me - friends and family\n\ncwbryson@yahoo.com", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505243039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737733, "authorName": "enzowho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enzowho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Teimon I'm sooooo jealous.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505243079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737735, "authorName": "MikeC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I read the links in the ERA chassis. A very good explaination not only if chassis design it comoarikn if stiff vs flexible chassis and where each has a use.\n\nNote for those pining for a real GT.\nFord made those using aluminum binding of metallic honeycomb core a decidedly expensive though lightweight method\n.\nThe problem is 50 years have passed.\nThe navy had a big problem with aluminum HC construction in the F 14 basically the honeycomb corroded leading to several cintrol surface replacements and a current issue w the material in Naval aviation.\n\nWhile I have seen photos of the Original Gr 40 construction I do not recall if anodized core was used.\nSo I would be fearful to be in one of those without a throughout NDI test in all the chassis.\n\nBut to all GT 40 owners I will possible put these fears aside for a slow ride on a track.. wink wink nudge nudge", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505243099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737738, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LarryP My dilemma is a 3 car garage but 11 cars competing for space. Even with lifts, many don't get to sleep at home :o(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505243196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737739, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @Teimon we're officially jealous! As I've said before, 99% of the experience and 1% of the cost!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505243289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737744, "authorName": "trucker582", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trucker582/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great sale, congrats. I drove a 2006 GT40, and hope yours will be at least as much fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505243407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737758, "authorName": "mjacobellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjacobellis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow. bargain compared to the last one that sold at ~120k. in my opinion, this is a superior car (but in a less desirable color).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505243798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737759, "authorName": "bdk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought! Wish I had the coin.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505243811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1737810, "authorName": "LPalmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lpalmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MikeC Actually most of the originals used a stamped, spot-welded steel chassis. So the ERA and SPF cars are consistent with the original in that regard. And the tin worm is definitely an issue with the originals (see http://www.racingicons.com/gt/). One story is that Eric Broadly quit the GT40 effort early on over \"creative differences\" with Henry Ford II, partly due to the latter's insistence on the steel chassis. On the other hand, one could argue that the relative mass-producibilty and repairability of the steel monocoque contributed to the GT40's overall success. In particular, sufficient numbers were built to homologate the MkI as a \"production\" GT car in 1968 and 1969, leading to the third and fourth victories at LeMans . Ford did go to an aluminum honeycomb chassis for the 1967-LeMans-winning MkIV.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1505244827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1738038, "authorName": "oldcanuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcanuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy on a great example..... congrats, really.\n\nDriving this beast certainly won't help with wiping off that smile already on your face !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505248125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1738364, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No Gurney bubble, no deal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1505255138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1738396, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having AC makes it perfect.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505256789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1738467, "authorName": "LarryM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What would be perfect to me is having this car and the blue aluminum Cobra currently being auctioned, sitting next to one another in my garage. Just another poor voyeur here contemplating the contents of my bucket list.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1505260932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1738504, "authorName": "setarch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/setarch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car, great buy. Mine is being refurbished at ERA and. I can't wait to get it out. Driving is amazing. ERA dropped the floor pan so no problem at 6'-2\". Ditch the 4 barrel, though, and save it for a MK 2 slab side. Have Jim Inglese set you up with Webers, but change the cam so they run properly. Good luck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1505262687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1901726, "authorName": "jmvelez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmvelez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was built for me and delivered in 1994. It is Ferrari Red and one of the first ERA with JW wide rear. It was replaced with a right drive gulf color with a 409CI engine and big brakes with power brake. A roll cage was also added", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512949306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8400394, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT why is this listing not showing up under GT40 ?\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/ford/gt40-replica/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650513229, "type": "comment"}]