[{"id": 5047399, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spoiler alert.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1600100248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5047438, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn this should have been a US domestic model! Brilliant...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600100765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5047473, "authorName": "supersportsp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersportsp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"four-wheel disc brakes with mismatched drilled rotors up front\"\r\n\r\n\"The AutoDNA report lists the car as a 1992 model, though the car was purchased, imported to the US, and titled as a 1994 model\"\r\n\r\nI would think correcting and clarifying the two issues above would have been a pre-req to getting anywhere near top dollar out of this listing.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600101251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5047501, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is listed as a 1992 model on the seller's website, Cult Cars.\r\nIt's not clear why the seller isn't consistent.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600101679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5047512, "authorName": "s3ri3s1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s3ri3s1/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by s3ri3s1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600101988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5047538, "authorName": "ghetto_cruizer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghetto_cruizer/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by ghetto_cruizer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600102318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5047543, "authorName": "RodgerRabbit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodgerrabbit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a Ford escort five speed turbo and it was like a rocket!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600102427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5047549, "authorName": "boyleed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boyleed/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by boyleed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600102492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5047582, "authorName": "thiagoteichmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thiagoteichmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which Garrett turbo does it carry? 1994 are already fitted with the smaller turbo while 1992-1994 are fitted with the bigger one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600102879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5047592, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too much talking and music in the video. Not a useful sales tool.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1600102976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5047897, "authorName": "MDRB235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdrb235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve never heard of a fuel filter tensioner before. But I have heard of a timing belt tensioner. Basic stuff folks - put the words in the correct order in the sentence!\r\n\r\nThese cars a very, very cool. Good luck with your auction!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600106634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5048389, "authorName": "Brulej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brulej/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw this at a cars and coffee event before covid. Wish I took pics, and got a closer look at it. From what I remember, it looks good in person.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600109213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5048422, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cIt\u2019s a cosa\u201d, as Clarkson would say. Cool bit of rare Euro-ness in N. America, fun to see here. GLWA...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600109542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5048767, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cultcarsforsale is this 92' or 94' ? conflicting on sites", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600111598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5049144, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@supersportsp - agreed... year and info need be corrected and confirmed, otherwise would be very skeptical on all info provided. It 'appears' to be a well driven cool car otherwise.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600113297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5049217, "authorName": "UncleZed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclezed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MDRB235. I agree with you. Fuel filter tensioner? Sounds similar to the turn signal fluid reservoir tank in BMWs.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600113582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5049825, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 6666, "content": "$6,666 bid placed by the_normanns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600116660, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5050172, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all who are bidding, commenting and watching this auction. We imported the car from a dealer in Belgium who provided the original title showing first registration of September 1st ,1994. These documents are being uploaded by BAT and will be available shortly. The Bill of Sale from the Belgian dealer also shows this is as 1994 model year vehicle. After we acquired the vehicle we ran a VIN search on AUTODNA (a European site similar to CARFAX). The Auto DNA report lists the car as a 1992 model and based on the presence of a Garrett T3/T04B Hybrid turbo we believe this car to be one of the first 2,500 homologation models.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600118530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050213, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In regard to UncleZeds comment about the \"fuel filter tensioner,\" I would encourage you to observe the use of commas in that sentence. I didn't write it, but I can see the tensioner refers to the timing belt and it could have been worded a little better.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1600118833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050446, "authorName": "clancaster21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clancaster21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nope. It's a thing now. Fuel filter tensioners", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1600120920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050485, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 6969, "content": "$6,969 bid placed by RidleysRides", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600121696, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5050487, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! These are SO Cool! There is one in Redondo Beach - Very Hot Looking Car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600121732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050506, "authorName": "JST", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In pic 63, is there a crack in one of the wheels? And what's state of the rest of the aircon system, if the compressor is missing?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600122032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050514, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600122196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050529, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JST there are no cracks in the wheels, what you're seeing the de-lamination of clear coat. The rest of the air con system is in-tact. Happy to connect you, or any other interested party, with Jamie from Classic200, he's the mechanic that worked on it and completed the pre-sale inspection;", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600122391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050537, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We'd like to note the fuel filter tensioner and the turn signal resevoirs were just topped off, buyer should enjoy many miles ahead!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1600122500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050614, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you address the earlier comment about \"mis-matched\" rotors; what does that mean?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600124098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050624, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big turbo cars have the blue cam cover, like this car.\nBig turbo cars also have a non-functioning water-injection system under the rear seat; what's under the rear seat?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600124513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050666, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car also has the bigger side mirrors, indicating it's an early big-turbo car.\r\nWith is a title indicating a 1994 model year, there is some concern the VIN was swapped.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600125060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050675, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "External locking gas door is an early-car sign.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600125203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050693, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "78GolfGTI, the front rotors are drilled while the rear are not. I uploaded some photos of the original Swiss title.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600125611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050757, "authorName": "nweuro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nweuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cultcarsforsale -- Take a photo of the VIN stamped in right hand floor (access door between the seat and door sill when staring straight down with door open) to help alleviate any VIN concerns. Car looks like an October 1993 build date from the VIN. BT cars were through mid-1994. \r\n\r\nGLWTA! I'll be watching here for sure!\r\n\r\nJason", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600127160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050788, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nweuro thank you for the insight, didn't know about that one! We'll be sure to get a photo of that VIN.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600127610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050804, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78GolfGTI we'll check for a water-injection system while getting the floor stamped VIN. Thanks for the the info!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600127882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050840, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Your airbags came into production in autumn 1993. The passenger side was optional.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600128843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050842, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 19940, "content": "$19,940 bid placed by racedeck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600128854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5050851, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The book says Ash Black was offered in January 1993.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600129081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050856, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78GolfGTI we really dig your deep insight on this car -- where were you when we bought it!\r\n\r\n@nweuro - Really appreciate the heads-up, we'll get a picture of that vin and upload shortly", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600129203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050857, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The VIN is stamped in the floorpan from underneath the car; it's painted over with black paint to protect it. The stamp can be seen through a section of the carpet between the seat and the inner sill.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600129255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050881, "authorName": "bratfink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bratfink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Popcorn ready and watching.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600129724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050893, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the VIN, the P indicates 1993 and the K indicates October.\r\nThe following 90091 is the specific chassis number.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600129949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050901, "authorName": "OneTrackLover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onetracklover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the owner is interested in indentured servitude in lieu of cash I\u2019d be much appreciative.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600130057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050914, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "now we wait for updated info and verification on actual model year, vin plate photos, and other items to be corrected in listing + @78golfGTI mentioned items", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600130319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050953, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the bottom row of the VIN plate, there's a box called Color.\r\nI believe this one says M3. \r\nThe M indicates Citrine Yellow 86/Smokestone 90/Bardolino Red.\r\nThe 3 indicates the second digit of the model year; 1993 in this case.\r\nIf the car was originally Ash Black, it would be a V.\r\nSo I think this has been color-changed.\r\n\r\nPage 162 of the Dan Williamson's book is clear. It's odd there are several colors per the first-digit Letter but I think it's because the colors listed in the book are Ford's ENTIRE color pallete.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600131082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050958, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The L9 on the left VIN column is the interior color and material.\r\nL = Raven or Raven with Polaris Grey.\r\n9 = Hexagon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600131223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050968, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78GolfGTI\r\n\r\nvery interesting, i didnt know you could get this info by only from the VIN (not with audi)\r\nI checked it, and you are right!\r\n\r\nVehicle Identification No.\tWF0BXXGKABPK90091\r\nDate of production\t10/20/93\r\nVehicle Line\tEscort Cosworth\r\nPositive Territories\t(+)\"CH\"\r\nEngine Type\tCosworth 2.0\r\nTransmission\t\r\nEmission Requirements\t\r\nAir Conditioning\tManual Air Conditioning\r\nBody Style\t3 Door Saloon\r\nDrive\tLHD 4WD (FTD)\r\nFinal Drive Ratios\t\r\nVersion\tLuxury\r\nSeries\t\r\nWheel Base\t\r\nCab Style\t\r\nInterior Environment\tRaven Interior\r\nExterior Paint\tAsh Black 93\r\nInterior Fabric\tHexagon\r\n\r\n\r\nDrivers Air Bag\tWith Driver Air Bag\r\nFront Lamp Lens Colour\tClear Glass Front Lamp Lens\r\nFront Seat Type\tWith Recaro Front Seat\r\nHeadlamp Washer\tWith Headlamp Washer\r\nPassengers Air Bag\tWith Passenger Air Bag\r\nPlant Build Requirements\tKarman Plant Built\r\nRadio/Cassette Installation Kit\tWith Cassette Radio Install Kit\r\nRadio Information Decoder\t(+)RDS\r\nRadio Speakers\tWith 4 Speakers\r\nSpare Wheel Type\tSpare Wheel - Mini Steel\r\nSpeedometer Types\tWith KMH Speedometer", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600131450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050970, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To dive into the color more, there should be a riveted plate to the right on the VIN plate; this is the color plate which is attached prior to painting, so it will be body color. Unlike the VIN plate which is unpainted and installed after painting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600131482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5050993, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture #144 shows the color plate; take a close-up picture of it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600131920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051009, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, take a picture of the stamp between the two plates on the slam-panel; that will indicate the production date.....which should be October 1993. Those stamps were applied before painting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600132374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051017, "authorName": "alaskossie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaskossie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fascinating info on decoding the VIN and color plates! My '95 Escort Cosworth came through Sun International in CA, and the VIN plate was removed and the car re-designated as a \"Rally Sport\" brand due to concerns from Ford US, and EPA/DOT certifications. So I'm interested in reconstructing my VIN plate with the correct original info, stamped onto a new blank VIN plate. My car is Imperial Blue with grey cloth interior, and no sunroof.\r\nI wrote to Karmann shortly after I took delivery through Sun Int'l in 1996, and got the exact date my car came off the assembly line. I don't know if this is possible any more, with the demise of Karmann.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600132664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051021, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@q4l\r\nI'm not sure the actual VIN number indicates the color. \r\nThe non-VIN numbers surrounding the VIN indicate those other things like color, trim, tranny, drive config, etc.\r\n\r\nI'm curious to see a picture of the color plate. The \"M3\" color code seems troubling and doesn't indicate Ash Black.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600132739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051025, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alaskossie\r\n\r\nThe VIN plate decoding is all in the book by Dan Williamson.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600132865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051045, "authorName": "alaskossie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaskossie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "78GolfGTI -- thanks for the info! Now, to dummy up the details for a correct VIN plate, and then to find a shop that can stamp it correctly....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600133260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051331, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78GolfGTI\r\n\r\nMy bad than. I though when you said this:\r\n\" The L9 on the left VIN column is the interior color and material.\r\nL = Raven or Raven with Polaris Grey.\"\r\n\r\nYou got the info of the actual VIN, not some other number around it (so called color plate)\r\n\r\nThe info I posted is from the the factory, by VIN\r\nVehicle Identification No. WF0BXXGKABPK90091\r\nDate of production 10/20/93\r\nInterior Environment Raven Interior\r\nExterior Paint Ash Black 93\r\nInterior Fabric Hexagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600139887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051351, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@q4l\r\n\r\nWhen you say you got the info from the \"factory,\" what do you mean? Do you work for Ford?\r\nDoing a simple google search for a vin decoder, I found this link.\r\nhttps://en.vindecoder.pl/WF0BXXGKABPK90091\r\nwhich does provide information about the car but it doesn't identify the color, trim.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600140686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051408, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78GolfGTI \r\n\r\nI dont work for the dealer. Its a different system, for parts:\r\nhttp://quattro4life.com/images/post/vin1.jpg\r\n\r\nhttp://quattro4life.com/images/post/vin2.jpg", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600142194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051433, "authorName": "Pontiacs4evr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacs4evr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 90 Escort GT 5 speed from new and ir was the best car I ever owned. Tough little car. \r\nI was wishing for a US turbo version like this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600143457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051472, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by BiffNotZeem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600145215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5051764, "authorName": "rwillett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwillett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember these were all the rage in the mid 90's around London. They were the weapon of choice of numerous hooligans, would be rally heroes and not a few bank jobs. \r\n\r\nThey were utterly brilliant and could be chipped and tuned up to some awesome numbers. \r\n\r\nIf this goes for $21K, it will be an utter bargain. \r\n\r\nI note that somebody has already offered servitude in lieu of cash, I would offer some of organs but a) it's illegal and b) I'm not sure I have enough working parts on my body that are actually worth anything :)\r\n\r\nParts are still easy to come by (at least in this country), and it looks tidy, though I would advise all potential owners to check the service history. These often had a hard life as many were mercilessly thrashed. \r\n\r\nGLWTA I think these are a classic and will only accumulate in value.\r\n\r\nRob", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600172856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051799, "authorName": "mjacobellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjacobellis/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by mjacobellis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600173766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5051936, "authorName": "jsmithba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsmithba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to think the hexagon fabric pattern on these looked so cool. Still do.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600176161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5051982, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "love the BAT Community.. Learn more about various cars everyday!! keep the info coming about these cars and in particular this one right now... GLWTA! I\u2019ll be watching and ready to jump in", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600176731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052112, "authorName": "FourthGenZ28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fourthgenz28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first mod for this car would be to remove that sticker in photo #36. @cultcarsforsale, I know you are proud of your business but it's like putting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600178539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052162, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The inspection report (pic #172) says the right rear tire rubs because the car was lowered. Can you show a picture of the rubbing and how that's impacted the paint? \r\nHow was the suspension lowered; what spring is used?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600179399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052208, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78GolfGTI, not sure which components were used for lowering the car but the ride is very compliant. I'll see if I can get some pic's for you however there's no rubbing on the paint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600180128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052215, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FourthGenZ28 kuddos for sharing your feelings about our dealer logo with the community, perhaps we should make them as magnets to make removal even easier should you end up buying one of our cars", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600180273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052608, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cultcarsforsale - normally I would never be asking for this type of info on cars of interest, but based on numerous questions raised and discrepancy's I am looking to see update with \r\n- Photo stamp between the two plates on the slam-panel\r\n- what\u2019s under the rear seat?\r\n- guarantee to winning bidder that this is a 94' production as listed ( or is it 93'? or ?)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600185820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5052798, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racedeck\r\nfor this VIN, the date of production is 10/20/93, After August, its always the next model year.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600188251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5053023, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AutoDNA reports my Elise's VIN is for an Esprit (despite the obvious '111' instead of '082' (the Elise and Esprit Lotus type numbers)), so I wouldn't be concerned that they say this Cossie as a 1992.\r\n\r\nAs far as whether it is a '93 or '94, the switch over to the next model year varies by manufacturer and market. Before the model year was encoded in the VIN, model year was much more fluid. A car could sit in a show room for a couple years and be sold with a model year a couple years after its production year. The model year might be shifted up early to avoid the requirements of some legislation coming into effect.\r\n\r\nMy Integrale was made in Dec '90. All of the documentation that I have seen on it indicates it was sold as a 1991 Model Year car. However, the guy who imported it into the US titled it as a 1992 (which is somewhat problematic since it is a 16V and no 16Vs were made in 1992). However, it has been such a pain to get the title changed that I have (so far) left it as a '92.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600190911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5053142, "authorName": "CPT_5LOW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_5low/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprisingly nobody's asked... how 'bout that RS2?? Going to be listed on here?\nRegarding the rotors up front, It looks like possibly the driver's side is drilled and the passenger's side is drilled and slotted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600192629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5056462, "authorName": "gumbydon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gumbydon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm with @alaskossie that I've got a '95 Cossie that was imported by Sun International and has a VIN assigned to Sun so that it doesn't conflict with Ford. Which is really great if you live in California since it's registered here and passes smog, which we all know is rather challenging to do with some \"unknown\" cars. \n\nIt's super exciting to see where this one ends up. I've got plenty of cars and have driven many expensive cars. But nothing gets more \"thumbs ups\" as the Cossie.\n\nAlso, strange to see all of the chatter about the brake rotors when that's rather easy to change out to your liking anyway, when the rest of the actual Cosworth RS being here in the States is the exciting and big news. Lol. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600213669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5056546, "authorName": "Stanimal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanimal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is Steve McQueen cool .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600215016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5056663, "authorName": "CH348", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ch348/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cultcarsforsale Any chance of getting some underneath photos? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600217187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5056722, "authorName": "utahsaint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utahsaint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Questions for @cultcarsforsale - Does the LCD clock on the dashboard work, and for the AirCon to work, does it \u201cjust\u201d require a new compressor to be installed? \r\n\r\nI\u2019m also in Colorado so would love to look in person before bidding. Is that possible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600218341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5056739, "authorName": "utahsaint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utahsaint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couldn\u2019t edit my question below - am I reading photo 174 correct in that the Cosworth was valued at $83,469?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600218741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5056821, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A premium price would require the \"missing\" AC components be put back before being put up for auction. A trivial expense considering the car, but something to consider, all the same.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600220337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5057132, "authorName": "CossieLover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cossielover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Get rid of the video, your selling a car not a pair of jeans! Mind you this coming from someone NOT from the MTV era.\r\nI've had plenty of road going Rally cars, Avenger Tiger, Lotus Sunbeam, Renault 5 Turbo, Audi Quattro and the King of them all the Escort RS Cosworth, go on treat yourself, you will not be disappointed, ignore that little voice in your head, and the long haired one , and the bank manager, your here for a good time not a long time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600226802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5058192, "authorName": "rghoskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rghoskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mismatched brake rotors?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600268262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5058201, "authorName": "ZstngZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zstngz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The music in the driving video should be cut", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600268399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5058260, "authorName": "LateBrakeU2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latebrakeu2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Cossah\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600269302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5058300, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rghoskins, drilled rotors in front but not in the rear", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600270008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5058309, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@utahsaint we also imported an Audi RS2 and the combined declared value is what you're seeing there", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600270080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5058338, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@utahsaint regarding your questions: Does the LCD clock on the dashboard work -- sort of, some of the numerals work while others do not. And for the AirCon to work, does it \u201cjust\u201d require a new compressor to be installed? According to Jamie Turner, the owner of Classic200, where we took the vehicle for service he says yes, but if you want to send a DM I will provide his contact info.\r\n\r\nI\u2019m also in Colorado so would love to look in person before bidding. Is that possible? Yes, again please send a DM and we can arrange a meeting time", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600270359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5058342, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CH348 you bet adding those photos now", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600270388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5058392, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos beneath the car show the leaking driveshaft which was replaced. Jamie, the owner at Classic200 (seen in these photos) suspects the car was lowered but I think these may be the original springs -- perhaps someone else can clarify this topic. Also included are pictures of the VIN plate located under the hood, color code plate and a VIN plate located on the passenger floor next to the door sill. Unfortunately for @UncleZed I wasn't able to get a picture of the fuel filter tensioner", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600271045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5061841, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the new photos of the color plate and additional VIN stamp in the floor.\r\nWith respect to the paint color, the color plate has the same data as the VIN; it shows a \"M\" color in the upper right.\r\nM = Citrine Yellow86/Smokestone90/Bardolino Red.\r\nA = Escort.\r\nB = 3-door.\r\nP = 1993.\r\nK = October.\r\n\r\nSo I guess owner/buyer beware, the plate indicates it's a color-change car. I don't know what to say because those three colors weren't stock colors for the RS. \r\nAre there signs of a different color underneath the Ash Black? \r\nHave you used a paint meter on the car?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600294850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5063652, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To dispel any concerns regarding the vehicle's provenance I contacted a Ford Dealer in the United Kingdom this morning and I am happy to report this Escort RS Cosworth is the original article. It is in fact a 1993 model and you will see in the picture it is also the original color - Ash Black with a Polaris Grey Interior. @78GolfGTI has no history of bidding or selling, moreover this individual's comment history is reflective of a person who attempts to find fault with every vehicle. I\u2019d love to know the motivation of some people that comment on BAT, is It clever cross posting by people with multiple accounts trying to put off other bidders or is it genuine \"know it all\" personalities with nothing better to do than trying to boost their own ego. In deed, \"owner/buyer beware\" and approach the comments section with caution.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1600352738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5063682, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think whomever wins this car is going to have a fun and unique ride that will be a lot of fun cruising to meets and in the twisty's - GLWTA \nOn another note : To all you Cossie Experts, do any of you know the production numbers and in particular the numbers of the origina \"MotorSport' versions sold to racers ( \"body in white\")?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600353298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5063705, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bratfink, might be time to re-up on that popcorn ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600353577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5064168, "authorName": "gplsek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gplsek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would love to add this car next to my URQ, Grp B icon with a Grp A icon", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600359096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5064176, "authorName": "utahsaint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utahsaint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cultcarsforsale I agree with your sentiment about some personalities on BAT. There are some people who just tire kick all the time.\n\nAt the same time the level and detail of questions we see, help people like me, a potential a bidder to understand a little more about what we might be getting ourselves into.\n\nEither way, it's what keeps us all coming back to BAT, maybe a bit too often \ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600359292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5064219, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gplsek - we'd love to see you add to your collection, hop in on the bidding! \r\n@utahsaint, I agree the questions are valuable, but grossly inaccurate comments ultimately do more harm than good. I believe what keeps people coming back is the assortment of cool cars that keeps popping up!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600359752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5065153, "authorName": "alaskossie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaskossie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racedeck -- The info I received directly from Karmann was that 7,145 examples of the Ford Escort RS Cosworth were built, between 19 February 1992 and 12 January 1996. I have no info on how many of those were delivered as \"body in white.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600366834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5067783, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racedeck \r\nPage 113 of Dan Williamson's book confirms the 7,145 production number; there's no mention of the Roadsport production numbers.\r\n\r\nI'm sorry the information in Dan Williamson's book isn't well received by some; I'm simply the messenger. Pages 158-167 goes through all of the VIN plate/stamping decoding. It's a $50 book on Amazon that's widely available.\r\n\r\nMaybe the Ford factory VIN plate guy was drunk that day?? \r\nMaybe Dan's book is wrong??\r\n\r\nResorting to personal attacks is probably not the best approach. I did suggest ways to mitigate the issue, like, looking for a different color underneath or using a paint meter. Maybe someone should ask the UK factory people about the \"M\" color code and challenge Dan's book decoder??\r\n\r\nGood luck with everything.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600382125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5070099, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@78GolfGTI - just ordered the book - \r\n\r\nLooking forward to the final 20 minutes here GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600446760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5071726, "authorName": "Akoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel bad for the seller of this car, just like i did the 04 R32 with 1k miles. Jealous people with ill-intentions trying to sabotage an auction is truly a shame. FORD UK websites allow Cossie vin decoding - i did it myself (it is free) and here is the original build spec:\r\nVehicle Summary\r\nLAST SELECTED VEHICLE - (WF0BXXGKABPK90091) Escort Cosworth, Cosworth 2.0, Ash Black 93\r\nhttps://www.etis.ford.com/selectedVehicleDetails.do\r\nLink below. 78GOLFGTI owes the seller an apology - clearly knows nothing about these cars and is acting as if he does. BAT should issue a warning or temporary ban. Totally unbelievable the things some people say about these niche cars to scare off bidders.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1600458523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5075005, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @akoz about BAT about some comments are being made as fact that may not be. I think the increased publicity for BAT and the fact that online auctions are going to take over the old way cars were auctioned and are now going to be coming online, we will only see more of this. Not sure how to they can address this as BAT member comments 'had been' a tremendous asset for them with some great information by those who genuinely know and are passionate about the cars they are commenting on. I think anyone putting a car on here better know the history the details of the car they have to better answer all questions. This is a cool car and I have no doubt that it was manufactured in late 93' - GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600526386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5076048, "authorName": "lwalling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwalling/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by lwalling", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600553772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5076235, "authorName": "utahsaint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utahsaint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dealer fees on BAT. Hmmm", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600559808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5076241, "authorName": "bulavinakaa2u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bulavinakaa2u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I use to work and mod these a lot. I still have the factory shop manuals for this vehicle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600559941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5077602, "authorName": "seth-m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seth-m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those seats are awesome.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600632368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5077621, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seth-m they cradle you just like your grandma!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600633108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5077940, "authorName": "Cossie1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cossie1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The airbag in the steering wheel and the passenger side are one of the ways you could tell this is not an early model. Whoever buys the car I have the AC components available hence something needs to be replaced. GLWTS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600645795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078068, "authorName": "78GolfGTI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78golfgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cossie1\r\nHow can I get a hold of you; there's no PM feature on BaT?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600649415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078110, "authorName": "robstein_85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robstein_85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am very far from an expert on the Escort RS, but am a huge fan of these cars. I have always loved the styling and the ridiculous capabilities of these engines. I always drooled over these from a distance as this is unattainable for me! I had the absolute pleasure of driving this car when it first got imported into the states. Being a Denver area local the owner of Cult Cars was gracious enough to let me live a dream of mine and drive an Escort RS and it was just as good as I imagined it. Whoever ends up with this car will not be disappointed, if only I had the means.....", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1600650798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078121, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robstein_85 it was our pleasure! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the auction. It certainly is a special and capable little car. It's a real head-turner for sure, especially to those lucky enough to know what it is!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600651052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078525, "authorName": "Paul16329", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul16329/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by Paul16329", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600691077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5078563, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Top Gear (Clarkson/May/Hammond) did a bit on these several years ago. It was the car most often stolen in the UK. \r\nMaybe I missed this, but why would the front axle need to be replaced?\r\nIt\u2019s a shame they were never imported to the USA back in the day as they are extraordinary cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600692361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078577, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Number_Six It appears a seal at the input shaft had gone bad causing axle grease to leak out. I believe Clarkson also owned an ash black cossie back in the 90's, and yes shame they were never imported back in the day.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600692897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078662, "authorName": "AcNSX1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acnsx1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Overall, looks from the photos to be in very good shape considering the age. does the blower work on all speeds? common cossie issue.\n\nAlso @cossie1\nwould like to inquire/message about the A/C components. @BAT any way you can facilitate?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600694951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078701, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AcNSX1 It is very good shape and it sounds like you're familiar with the intricacies of this model. Yes the blower works in all speeds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600695630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5078716, "authorName": "garage79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garage79/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by garage79", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600695974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5078793, "authorName": "mjacobellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjacobellis/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by mjacobellis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600697611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5079091, "authorName": "OG_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/og_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do I bid with the keys and title to my 2018 Focus RS?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600703443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079101, "authorName": "djac70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djac70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Y'all might not recall the Cosworth Vega from the mid 70s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600703587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079284, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It really surprises me that Motor Vehicle departments can't fathom a VIN number on a car! These people are in the car business!!!!!!! Clearly a 92 by VIN-this happens way more than one would believe. \r\nNeat car and certainly worth the watch-A/C should be addressed but shouldn't (hopefully) be a major issue.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600706637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079394, "authorName": "Justyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought my Escort Cossy last year and did have a problem with getting AC parts, Ford and other companies have stopped making parts for the AC, I had to send my broken Condenser away for it to be made to measure. (Its an odd size to others available on the market) who ever is the lucky winner, hopefully you can get in touch with @cossie1 for the parts he has, I'm Lucky enough to own a Cossy and its fun car to drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600708605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079448, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Apparently I could be incorrect on VIN-still checking-I was going by a Federal (US) Vin where 10th digit or letter indicares year of car(not necessarily manufacture) as here in US our \"new car\" lines used to run from Sept of one year to August of the next..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600709226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079648, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@djac70 there's been several of those auctioned here on BAT. ;)\n\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/search/cosworth+vega/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600710929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079749, "authorName": "Construct-ent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/construct-ent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Going to be keeping an eye on this, unfortunately I'm not in a spot these days to try to get this one.. But it's the right trim for me.. Exactly how I'd want one.. These cars really are (at risk of being sued) my Elenore. Always just out of reach for one silly reason or another", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600711390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5079785, "authorName": "Construct-ent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/construct-ent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And btw this car has been listed on the cult cars website for a while might want to hop over there to get an idea what they were asking for it..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600711489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080113, "authorName": "mjacobellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjacobellis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@construct-ent .. they removed the price as is standard. can you enlighten us?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600712815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080761, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bricklin2117 Here is a Ford VIN decoder - https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Vehicle_Identification_Numbers_(VIN_codes)/Ford/VIN_Codes#European_Ford . \"PK\" is the year/month encoding for this car. P = 1993 K = October.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600716713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080767, "authorName": "juansportcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juansportcars/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by juansportcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600716778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080793, "authorName": "mjacobellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjacobellis/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by mjacobellis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600716956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080794, "authorName": "juansportcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juansportcars/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by juansportcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600716981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080806, "authorName": "Keitho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keitho/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Keitho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080812, "authorName": "juansportcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juansportcars/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by juansportcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080814, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now for the real fun!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080817, "authorName": "mjacobellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjacobellis/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by mjacobellis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080819, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...Long way to go I am guessing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080824, "authorName": "juansportcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juansportcars/", "bidAmount": 33750, "content": "$33,750 bid placed by juansportcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717132, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080826, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such fantastic cars --- even better in person! \r\nShould be an interesting run! \r\nPopCorn Ready!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080828, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What? Only two minutes to go!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080830, "authorName": "mjacobellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjacobellis/", "bidAmount": 34500, "content": "$34,500 bid placed by mjacobellis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080832, "authorName": "MaierShadi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maiershadi/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by MaierShadi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5080839, "authorName": "Stagehand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagehand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thinkin RNM if we don\u2019t get goin soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600717234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080849, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 9/21/20 at $38,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717296, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5080850, "authorName": "Stagehand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagehand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aaaaand there it is!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080853, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too Bad!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080854, "authorName": "clancaster21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clancaster21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Darn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080855, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder what the reserve was?... $50k?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600717322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080858, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well seller isn't going to give it away!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080865, "authorName": "Stagehand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagehand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nope this isn\u2019t a \u201cgiveaway\u201d !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600717378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080877, "authorName": "BlackMountainMotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackmountainmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was the trolls that ruined this auction. Non-bidding, no interest in buying trolls asking question after question with zero intent to purchase.. He'll sell easily off BAT.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600717543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080871, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would say we we're 12-15k off... I think a few comments, a few concerns a few items that could have easily been repaired prior to the auction and the seller being more familiar with car and history would have easily put this over $50k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600717588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080892, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BlackMountainMotorworks - agreed.. and now he knows what to 'know' and address", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600717638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5080911, "authorName": "awkwardpickle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awkwardpickle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if people put too much stock in the trolls around here. If you're a serious bidder and know what you want, I doubt you'll be deterred by randoms on the internet. Seems more likely to me the right (willing enough) bidders just weren't around", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600717767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5081030, "authorName": "cultcarsforsale (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cultcarsforsale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cossie1 Hi friend I'm interested in the AC components, can you please reach out directly either through BAT or by contact me through my website and we'll figure out a time to chat. thanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600718451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083142, "authorName": "bratfink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bratfink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At the risk of getting flagged once again for not following the herd/echo chamber:\r\nI actually don\u2019t think this car was going to get to 50k. Cossies are very specific cars for a very specific audience. And to be clear I love them, a friend of mine had one back when we were young and stupid.... and oh boy were we stupid! \r\nI had no intention of buying this one, could I? Yes. And there have been times i\u2019ve entertained the notion, but then reality bites, I can no longer be that young idiot I once was. According to some commenters here that would make me a \u201cnon-bidding troll\u201d. But I disagree. I didn\u2019t read every single comment, but many I did read seemed valid. Whether the poster intended to buy or not, if they have knowledge and it could help the true bidders in making an informed decision I\u2019d say that\u2019s a service.\r\nThe reality is an informed seller will always get a better price than a guy out to make a quick buck. Not saying this seller was that guy, but they certainly could have been better informed.\r\nDone, please flag away.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600736290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083240, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I called the AC issue early on. Thing about these is that many in North America know what it is, they won't pay what someone in Europe will in many cases. The fact that it ended RNM means Europe isn't willing to pay anything it takes. It is worth 38K to someone. Today. Tomorrow it maybe less or more, but not today.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600737957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083433, "authorName": "Heyerpm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyerpm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the pleasure of driving this car 3 or so months ago when I was considering a Cossie. Fantastic car in great condition. Had it's issues, like most un-restored 25+ year old cars, but great overall! Hope it goes to a nice new home, preferably one in Denver so I can see it again. :D", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600741501, "type": "comment"}]