[{"id": 5366226, "authorName": "3Dogs2Eyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3dogs2eyes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is what I think of when I hear Rolls Royce ! I would take this anyday over a new one. Such a great looking car !", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606174371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366227, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So stately and impressive. I see it has the rev counter like the Bentley Continental version. They drive so well and are really imposing in this new world of jellybean disposable cars. \n\nGreat colors it must\u2019ve been just a few serial numbers before they did the final round of light-pressure turbo charged final editions.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606174442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366238, "authorName": "SofiaLeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sofialeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HyannisHonda Beautiful Rolls! Has the car ever been in any accidents or had any type of paint work? Can you paint meter and post pictures. Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606174529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366244, "authorName": "Blueprint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blueprint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you park it in the sun in the middle of a large puddle, you will see its silver shadow.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606174712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366260, "authorName": "dmarti02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmarti02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This seems like the perfect \"forever car\" if there is such a thing. Drive, enjoy, show. Total classic, but modern \"enough\". In 20 years, it can drive your daughter/son on their wedding day, in 30, retirement cruising, and in 40, it gets bequeathed to the next generation, rinse, repeat.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606175067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366261, "authorName": "Mcubed912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcubed912/", "bidAmount": 1995, "content": "$1,995 bid placed by Mcubed912", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606175109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5366320, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car appears to be completely original. I own an auto body shop and to my eye it has never had any body work or paint. I believe this is the closest to new condition of any 1995 Corniche in the USA. We replaced this car with a Corniche S", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606176492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366340, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can only \"see\" Judge Smails and Al Czervik (Caddyshack: Ted Knight/Rodney Dangerfield) driving Corniches. Yeah I know Smails has a Rolls sedan in the movie and Rodney arrives in a Bentley convertible version of the Corniche. But it is the perfect car for those characters!\r\n\r\nThis is the nicest Corniche I've seen in years.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606176950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366409, "authorName": "MFFL2011", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mffl2011/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful. I will own one of these some day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606178420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366524, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, I'll go. \r\nAny service records?\r\nWhen was the last change of the hydraulic fluid?\r\nHave the hydraulic spheres been tested?\r\nVideos of cold start, driving and convertible top operating?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606180658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366581, "authorName": "RehovLLC12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rehovllc12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car is gorgeous and I would like to bid.\r\nHowever, I am looking at the odometer saying 44.000 miles\r\nPlease tell me what is wrong.\r\n\r\nThank you kindly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606181589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366725, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RehovLLC12\r\nThe odo reads 14724\r\nThe 1 does look like a 4 at quick glance.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606183783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367107, "authorName": "ajhoward121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajhoward121/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by ajhoward121", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606194416, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5367119, "authorName": "bill67rat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill67rat/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by bill67rat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606195259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5367121, "authorName": "bill67rat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill67rat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great to add to my classic car collection of convertibles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606195291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367133, "authorName": "Ab150", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ab150/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree with @Luckysdad. Lovely car, but wallet suicide without records, particularly with such low miles suggesting lots of unused time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606196028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367188, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is certainly a very good looking and clean RR. There\u2019s lots of nice clear pictures but I see none of the umbrella thats stowed in the drivers door opening, is that still with the car? And are there two sets of keys ? Thanks .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606199787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367239, "authorName": "rideair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rideair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RR like so many others had to take the lines of a great car and add the cancerous tumor of a brake-light up on the trunk to meet the legal requirements here in the USA. Would have loved to have heard that conversation at RR, \"The bloody Yanks are making us put this crap on the trunk. What four brake lights ain't enough for them\". Great car, GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606206743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367329, "authorName": "Garnet3.2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garnet3.2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rideair True enough on the afterthought supplemental third brake light, but since that federal mandate came around in 1986, RR had seen 9 years of opportunity to properly integrate it into the bodywork go by. She is a classic beauty, nonetheless. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606222108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367384, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The hydraulic spheres were replaced by Vantage last year with about 500 miles driven since. All service records are available through them with the exception of maybe an oil change or two. There is not an umbrella storage location on the car. We own four Corniche's and only one has the umbrella storage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606224746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367410, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How\u2019s the car had any paint or metal work whatsoever? Are there cracks around the base of the windshield posts? Is there any leaks from the transmission or engine? Lastly have the brake actuator\u2018s been updated? Your car is handsome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606225163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367430, "authorName": "W108109", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/w108109/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HyannisHonda Please upload a photo with the ignition on to display any warning lights. Why no MA title after 3 years?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606225620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367452, "authorName": "nhamotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhamotors/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by nhamotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606225978, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5367485, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car does not appear to have ever had any body or paint work. It all looks original and in excellent condition. Figuring out how to add pictures of the windshield posts. I am not aware of updates to the brakes but that might have occurred prior to our ownership. The car brakes fine. No drips under the car after storage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606226607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367489, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606226690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367619, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rear 3/4 view looks like a big MGB.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606228401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367713, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the photos of the windshield post however there is no definition and when you try to get a close-up it's totally blurred. Please send one with better resolution. Is the car registered in the name of Hyannis Honda or an individual question?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606229907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367715, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Pennoak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606229941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5367720, "authorName": "CraigInPA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craiginpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was eagerly looking forward to viewing the receipts and maintenance records on the car, in anticipation of bidding on the car, and am a bit surprised not to see them included. Perhaps the seller isn't aware of the importance of such records, or has to hide the amount spent on repairs from his spouse.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606229967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367727, "authorName": "PFFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pffk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rolls Royce grills are stainless steel and not chrome as shown", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606230027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367780, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I owned this I would finally be \u201cKing of my own castle\u201d \ud83d\udc51 \r\nLovely car. Perhaps too stately for me!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606230704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367781, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The driver seat backrest piping is severely worn necessitating replacement which is strange for a very low mileage automobile. I have a 1962 with 70,000 miles on my Bentley S2 Continental with original interior and there's absolutely no wear on mine. They should've addressed that when they re-dyed some of the leather ..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606230715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367784, "authorName": "merlinautogroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merlinautogroup/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by merlinautogroup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606230763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5367911, "authorName": "andylinsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andylinsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question and answer below re the odometer reading notwithstanding, it would be good to post another photo of the odometer where it actually reads 14xxx miles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606232671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367985, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by mhlcat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606233627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5367990, "authorName": "merlinautogroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merlinautogroup/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by merlinautogroup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606233664, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5368008, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606233972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5368123, "authorName": "Duesy_lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duesy_lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a Corniche II and IV.. and this is a shame.. I drove both cars from new to over 100k (one almost 200k the II).. I know them very very well (today I drive a late model GTC Super sport). Back when gas was cheap these were the way to go.. as they are gas guzzlers.. I lived up in the hills of Hollywood when I owned the Corniche II and when I would drive it up the hill I could see the gauge dropping it was surreal experience (I still drove it daily).. This ole gal just needs a very good detail (not a car wash detail) and I am shocked a dealership would not spend the $2000-5000 necessary to have this gal detailed in the order she deserves.. the close up pictures show all the debris and the stainless needs a good rubbing.. my cars were both spotless even at 100k.. this one has been neglected in the detail dept. and whoever used the brush to do the touch up's.. I mean why? anyone can go on amazon and buy the professional tiny professional application instruments (yes it takes time to do thinks correctly).. But dang this is a Rolls Royce not a Honda!.. The devil is in the details.. in my opinion this is a great project for Covid!.. buy it and spend about 5 months detailing it.. gonna take a very long time but at the end will be a wonderful car..FYI: They like to be driven daily.. and they will reward you .. let them sit and they will hate you and your pocket book.. you have been warned..", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606235442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5368318, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You are correct. the car should have been detailed prior to the pictures. It actually has not been detailed recently. We just gave it a wipe with the duster before the pictures. What is seen on the grill is just dust. A real detail and the grill will look like new.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606238523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5368469, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller;\r\nWhy would the drivers back rest welting be so unbelievably worn? Is that why they dyed the interior? I am sure that the miles are correct", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606240201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5368680, "authorName": "Oldmoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldmoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Duesy_lover, \r\n\r\n\u201c Back when gas was cheap these were the way to go.. as they are gas guzzlers..\u201c\r\n\r\nIf you could afford to bid on this car, gas prices aren\u2019t a concern.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606242759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369149, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are unaware of the seats ever having been dyed. To my knowledge the seats are original. I cannot explain the wear on the edge of the driver's side seat except to say that it is identical to the wear on our 8900 mile 1994 Corniche. Here is a picture of the seat in our 1994.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606245598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369326, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wiped the grill with a rag so it can be seen without the dust.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606246674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369869, "authorName": "bstonetr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bstonetr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duesy_lover $2000-5000 for detailing? That's what I spend when I buy most of my cars? I must be on the wrong auction.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606249314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370069, "authorName": "Gpfarrell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpfarrell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous automobile. When I was acquiring a '79 Bentley T2 a year ago I was fascinated at many of the mechanical peculiarities inherent to these cars and their disdain for inactivity. That being said, with modern fuel injection instead of a pair of SU carbs, and no R363 in the hydraulics, I think this will be much less burdensome to maintain. Our old sedan drives so nicely its been worth every penny. This will be a treat for someone. Lovely car, GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606250351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370457, "authorName": "W108109", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/w108109/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm, still no photo to show if any warning lights are on with the car running, such as the airbag light.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606252205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370562, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will take more pictures tomorrow. I'd weather allows I'll take it for a ride and video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606252839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370641, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last question ..Is the car registered in the name of your auto dealership or an individual owner?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606253122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370769, "authorName": "Gpfarrell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpfarrell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HyannisHonda Thank you for offering such a timeless beauty. I apologize for the snarkiness of some of the commentators in our community. As the owner of a 1979 Bentley T2 I can certainly appreciate concerns regarding deferred maintenance and inactivity, but with modern fuel injection instead of a pair of SU carbs, and no R363 in the hydraulic system I believe your car will be a real treat and a life-long asset to the properly qualified buyer. GLWS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606253673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370776, "authorName": "Southfloridamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southfloridamp/", "bidAmount": 55500, "content": "$55,500 bid placed by Southfloridamp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606253719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5372052, "authorName": "johnambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When i was (much) younger, this was all I aspired to; A big azz land yacht that nobody else had (or could afford). Now, i think about how much space I'll have in the garage after the volume. BUT, this is a beauty for sure, give it a little care (and cleaning as some have said) and you have presence...unlike most other vehicles have the ability to carry. A real classic....GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606259425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5372203, "authorName": "chris.c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris.c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of snark from the peanut gallery...\r\n\r\nNevertheless, beautiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606261433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5372212, "authorName": "carguy69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a nicely maintained and well cared for Florida car. Appears to have spent most of its life in Sarasota/St Pete area. Lots of luxury cars there. \r\nAs regards service records, I can\u2019t speak to that of course but looking at the Carfax I see a steady diet of servicing at Dimmitt which is the high end dealership in that area. That would make me feel confident that it has been maintained properly . Just my opinion of course.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606261595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5372304, "authorName": "carguy69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the auction winner also gets the benefit of having a new transmission installed in late 2012 at Dimmitt.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606263135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5372817, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Long time Rolls Royce collector here. For those looking at this auction that are not familiar you're looking at a pretty rate car even by Rolls Royce standards. Late model Corniches are not only rare but worth very good $$. It wont bring anywhere near Corniche S money but these bring a considerable sum. Vantage is very well respected and I am sure it was not cheap to acquire it from them. Good luck to seller\n\nPS little differences with these late cars notice the tach for example most Rolls Royces in the 70s 80s and 90s didn't have a tach they had an instrument cluster there instead.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606272910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5373654, "authorName": "ElAn2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elan2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JBFla Very surprising that someone who calls themselves a Rolls-Royce collector wouldn't know how important that hyphen between the two parts of the name is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606315981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5373770, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ElAn2000 Thank you for your constructive comment. \r\n\r\nTo everyone else, please disregard my entire earlier comment due to the missing hyphens! I know it makes my entire comment unreadable and discredits all the work I have done to keep my cars on the road. I should be more careful next time when writing an official publication as opposed to mere chatter on an online auction forum.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1606317531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5373783, "authorName": "merlinautogroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merlinautogroup/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by merlinautogroup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606317718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5374604, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a video of the car starting and the roof operation. The car was moved out of the showroom and into the shop to make room for a 1961 Silver Cloud Convertible that was purchased last week. https://youtu.be/InwXML-QnZ4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606327617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5377131, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes! \r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606341592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378018, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of interest here, the Corniche IV got an engine upgrade around \u201893. I am not talking about the Turbo S\u2019s. It added 20% more power. This car has it. I can\u2019t locate the details but you can see the difference in Corniche IV engines when you look at an early one and this one.\r\n\r\n@Gpfarrell\r\n\r\nWhat color is your T2? Could be my old car. I think they only imported 12 or 14 T2\u2019s to the U. S. In \u201879.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606345918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378192, "authorName": "BTURBOR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bturbor1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wear that is seen on the bolster of the drivers seat is very indicative of how we North Americans enter our vehicles. We slide into the bucket seat, these side bolsters are very padded and therefore protrude and our very ample derriers, many times in denim, continually brush this area. If one were to enter by sitting into the seat at a 90 degree , then turning ones rump, thisaction would mitigate the wear. These are very supportive/ comfortable seats, nothing for my Wife and I to crack off 500-800 kms in a day , with stops and still feel that we could continue .", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1606348743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378217, "authorName": "Gpfarrell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpfarrell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E-TypeOTS My \u201879 T2 is Brewster & Pewter. It\u2019s been a Pittsburgh car for a long time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606349154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378906, "authorName": "barchettamax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barchettamax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BTURBOR1 Very padded, protrude, ample derrieres, rumps and cracks. Are you sure this is a car site? LOL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606364428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379002, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gpfarrell. Not it. :( Mine was Silver Sand over Chestnut. They are great cars!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606368029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379731, "authorName": "crosscountry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosscountry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very handsome example. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606405495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379786, "authorName": "ElAn2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elan2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duesy_lover Surely you should know that the reason the dial on the fuel gauge drops when ascending hills is because the sensor that dictates the reading is at the front of the tank, and that when you get back on the flat the gauge sorts itself out and reads correctly again.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606406523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379994, "authorName": "James_Bennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_bennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing Pat Boone driving a White with Biscuit Corniche convertible on Sunset Blvd. as a kid. The top was always down - he was always tan.\r\nHe obviously didn\u2019t mind being noticed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606409615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5380512, "authorName": "jondrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jondrack/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by jondrack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606419575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5381352, "authorName": "row1concorde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/row1concorde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know what the \"OFF-LOW-FULL\" switch is for, in photo 115?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606441664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381366, "authorName": "JonnyRingo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonnyringo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a slideshow of sensuous curves, plush appointments, and chrome jewelry.\r\nSo much car on one chassis that it's obvious that it took true craftsmen to make it come together. I can see why they don't advertise in my neighborhood. \r\nGood luck with the auction and kudos to the next owner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606442075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381880, "authorName": "ElAn2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elan2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@row1concorde That photo depicts the settings for the auto-dimming rear view mirror.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606476878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5382020, "authorName": "samelectrico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samelectrico/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance of paint metering vehicle?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606485450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5382153, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do not have a paint meter but it's my belief that the car has all original paint.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606487961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5382463, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HyannisHonda Looks like a very nice car, awesome color combo. A few questions: do U have service records beyond carfax? They are an important factor to in assessing value. Could you post some pictures of the driver\u2019s bottom and side seat bolsters showing condition of usual entry and exit wear spots? Could you post some undercarriage pics: oil pan, RMS area, rear end, suspension bushings, accumulators etc. Thanks and GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606493752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5383665, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Service records can be found at Dimmitt's and at Vantage. I will see if I can get the car on a lift this afternoon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606503181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5384140, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More pictures of the driver's seat. The only wear is right on the bolster and it can be repaired easily although it's hardly noticable in person. The bolsters are good sized and I can see why that one spot will take a beating getting in and out of the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606505273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5384391, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will be very hard to get dealers like Dimmitt and also Vantage to release records due to privacy issues. May be easier dealer to dealer than private citizen to dealer.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606506962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5384777, "authorName": "RobisonService", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robisonservice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those of you asking about service - we are picking this car up tomorrow for some minor work and can answer some of your questions Monday. The seller has OK'd my posting this note because we are known in the Rolls-Royce service community, and I am the author of many technical articles on inspecting and servicing these cars. Note that we are not a party to the transaction - we are only a service provider.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1606509126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5384936, "authorName": "HyannisHonda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyannishonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The whole time we've owned the car it has been totally dry underneath. This afternoon I went to the car and found a couple drips of green. It is being picked up by JE Robison tomorrow and will be properly repaired. There is no better place for the car to be. Rest assured this car will be delivered to it's next owner dry and operational.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606510024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5384987, "authorName": "Havana1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/havana1950/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by Havana1950", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606510302, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5385381, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Robison is simply the best . I know of him for decades \r\nG.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606512062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5386616, "authorName": "HemiEddie426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hemieddie426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samelectrico - Paint meter readings on this era of Rolls-Royce are pretty useless. Back in this era of manufacturing, the car went into the light box with the inspector after being painted and whatever did not satisfy he/she, it would be returned to the paint dept and they would rework accordingly until satisfactory so meter readings will be all over the place.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606520689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5386881, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like it belongs in the parking lot at Bushwood Country Club.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606527457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387259, "authorName": "MrGreenChi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrgreenchi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I could...clwa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606544411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387257, "authorName": "barchettamax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barchettamax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HemiEddie426 I always smile when people find a reason not to use a paint meter. A knowledgeable user can discern paint work from minor damage versus paintwork from major damage as in the later case the meter will read extremely high or not even give a reading because the fillers are very thick. Further, many owners have no idea about previous body work on their vehicle if they are not the original owner. I have found \"undisclosed bodywork\" several times on high end cars and assumed the owners responsible for the damage rather not filed a claim because the price of the repair is less than rate increases, lower resale values and lease issues.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606544554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387401, "authorName": "HemiEddie426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hemieddie426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@barchettamax - I was merely trying to be helpful and asked my friend who owns our local Bentley dealership and started there when it was with the previous owner 50 years ago when it was RR-Bentley. \u2018Sounds like you\u2019re the expert.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606567134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387414, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vantage are quite meticulous. If it came from them, it was entirely right when it left their shop. These are beautiful cars, no question about that. I'm surprised it's had that many owners and so few miles; they are nice drivers, you would think that the people who owned it would have put more miles on it, but perhaps it was competing with a lot of other cars, wherever it was. \r\n\r\nSomeplace out there is a Mercedes 109 owner just itching to see how this would look with those chromed wheel trims.. fortunately, they don't exist for these.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606568436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387787, "authorName": "barchettamax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barchettamax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HemiEddie426 The beauty about BAT is everyone can give their thoughts to help fellow car lovers. No need to be snide.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606577960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387817, "authorName": "barchettamax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barchettamax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HemiEddie426 Upon reviewing my comment I see that my choice of words about \"always smiling\" may have been \"snide\" as well. Shame on me. I apologize if I offended you. Have a nice day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606578527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387935, "authorName": "HemiEddie426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hemieddie426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@barchettamax - All good amongst us car guys. Sincerely, your comments are well-taken and I guess the point should be paint metering on RR\u2019s of this era will require more detailed review as the paint process at the time makes readings less \u201cdamage/no damage\u201d specific. (How was that for an attempt at being \u201cPC\u201d?)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606581046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5388183, "authorName": "coinmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coinmachine/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by coinmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606588119, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388331, "authorName": "Havana1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/havana1950/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by Havana1950", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606593536, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389276, "authorName": "Harry21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harry21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like 44k on odometer?????", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606657814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5389299, "authorName": "Winnipesaukee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winnipesaukee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Harry21 - l initially thought the same thing. It's a distortion caused by a reflection as the detailed dash pics reveal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606658677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5389457, "authorName": "DoubleR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubler/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by DoubleR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606665414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389517, "authorName": "Havana1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/havana1950/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by Havana1950", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606667571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389644, "authorName": "DoubleR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubler/", "bidAmount": 92000, "content": "$92,000 bid placed by DoubleR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606672454, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5390767, "authorName": "TheBog11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebog11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A car out of time. Built in 1995, looks like it was built in 1965. And I'm sure the buyers at the time wouldn't have had it any other way.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606737175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5391171, "authorName": "RobisonService", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robisonservice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have the car in the shop now. It is a very nice piece, really exceptional. The car came here to address leaks, which we have the owner's OK to fix. We will be replacing rear shocks and subframe dampers, and associated bushings and fitments. We will be changing some low pressure hoses in the engine bay that are the source of minor leakage up front.\r\n\r\nThis is a strikingly original looking car. Very clean and everything you would hope for given the odometer reading. No sun damage on the wood or leather and it all feels supple. MPW heel pad still looks new under the driver sheepskin.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1606750992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5391215, "authorName": "Nutbeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nutbeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a glorious Corniche! Possibly the finest I\u2019ve ever seen on BaT. The color combo is spectacular, the silver mutes the car beautifully for these PC times, and the interior is magnificent. Now I must convince the wife in the next 6 hours that this car would be an investment!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606751880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5391237, "authorName": "Phoghat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoghat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay, it's nice, but $92K nice? Why?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606752292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5391799, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nutbeem \"the silver mutes the car beautifully for these PC times\"\r\n\r\nDo you mean adjacent to John Lennon's?? ;)\r\n\r\nStunning example, muted color notwithstanding. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606761731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5391812, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Phoghat \"Okay, it\u2019s nice, but $92K nice? Why?\"\r\n\r\nIf you have to ask..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606761823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5391888, "authorName": "Phoghat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoghat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmdaia thanks John was a client, while you, are just snide", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606762650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5391912, "authorName": "Nutbeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nutbeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Phoghat - You don't see these very often with this mileage and this condition. Scarcity breeds value.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606762822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393038, "authorName": "CapeCod911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capecod911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seen this one, pictures don\u2019t do it justice. Stunning car, good for a cruise to Chatham Light and back.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606769790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393265, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone remember ths sticker on these in 1995? I am guessing $250K.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606771314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393324, "authorName": "Neiljaffe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neiljaffe/", "bidAmount": 93500, "content": "$93,500 bid placed by Neiljaffe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606771631, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393365, "authorName": "VMWmiami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vmwmiami/", "bidAmount": 94000, "content": "$94,000 bid placed by VMWmiami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606771930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393380, "authorName": "Neiljaffe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neiljaffe/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by Neiljaffe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606772008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393390, "authorName": "VonWegener", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vonwegener/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars even in their first generation are very understated and lack all the glorious chrome Mercedes-Benz lavished on their high end vehicles. One does wonder what such a car would look like with a nice chrome wheel arch trim.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606772140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393405, "authorName": "merlinautogroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merlinautogroup/", "bidAmount": 95500, "content": "$95,500 bid placed by merlinautogroup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606772220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393428, "authorName": "Neiljaffe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neiljaffe/", "bidAmount": 97000, "content": "$97,000 bid placed by Neiljaffe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606772304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393444, "authorName": "VMWmiami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vmwmiami/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by VMWmiami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606772404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393448, "authorName": "Neiljaffe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neiljaffe/", "bidAmount": 107500, "content": "$107,500 bid placed by Neiljaffe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606772442, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393473, "authorName": "VMWmiami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vmwmiami/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by VMWmiami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606772592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393537, "authorName": "Neiljaffe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neiljaffe/", "bidAmount": 112000, "content": "$112,000 bid placed by Neiljaffe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606772870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393558, "authorName": "Nutbeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nutbeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These guys are not messing around....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606772985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393583, "authorName": "VMWmiami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vmwmiami/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by VMWmiami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606773133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393605, "authorName": "Nutbeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nutbeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are near 4x the price of the last Corniche sold on BaT with 15k mikes, in July.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606773257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393672, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E-TypeOTS\r\n\r\nPrice was 284k MSRP in '95", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606773631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393704, "authorName": "Nutbeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nutbeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing like it for sale that I can see right now, this is a unicorn for sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606773763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393730, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 116000, "content": "$116,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606773926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393734, "authorName": "Genpat1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genpat1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have the flask & glasses for the cocktail cabinets", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606773940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393753, "authorName": "RobisonService", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robisonservice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Genpat, the stiffer DWI laws in the USA spelled the end for liquor glasses in the front doors before this car was built. Need an 80s model for that", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606774066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393748, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Okay, it\u2019s nice, but $92K nice? Why?\"\n\nWell since a 72 Chevy Blazer sold here today for 115K a better question would have been: Why only 92K", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1606774228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393794, "authorName": "RobisonService", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robisonservice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having said that, there is nothing to stop a buyer from having them installed now. That is the beauty of coach building. People also have us do small fridges for champagne.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606774239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393796, "authorName": "TERRYM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Previous Owner/Dealer is in the hunt so I think we will see a VERY \nstrong finish & resulting VERY high purchase price.This car is the colour combination & condition\n& IMHO has timeless elegance than a new one. If kept up it will be the Cloud Drophead of the Future.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606774283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393811, "authorName": "RobisonService", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robisonservice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cloud drop heads in this shape are $750k++. Nice Corniche cars have nowhere to go but up, in my opinion. As long as they are nice.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606774309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393817, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final iteration of a legend!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606774325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393821, "authorName": "VMWmiami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vmwmiami/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by VMWmiami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774348, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393831, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 126000, "content": "$126,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393834, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 130000, "content": "$130,000 bid placed by Dandan401", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774398, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393839, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3Pedalonly\r\n\r\nGuessing the Blazer was not as comfortable and classy as this car :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606774409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393842, "authorName": "carguy69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vantage wants it back.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606774415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393844, "authorName": "TERRYM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we go get the popcorn!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606774426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393849, "authorName": "Justlookn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justlookn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No screwing around with $500 bids here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606774458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393850, "authorName": "Nutbeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nutbeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I did not predict this... shows you what the right car can do...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606774468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393855, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 131000, "content": "$131,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393859, "authorName": "VMWmiami", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vmwmiami/", "bidAmount": 135000, "content": "$135,000 bid placed by VMWmiami", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774484, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393868, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 136000, "content": "$136,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393871, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 140000, "content": "$140,000 bid placed by Dandan401", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393875, "authorName": "Justlookn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justlookn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Popcorn and a 6 pack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393883, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 141000, "content": "$141,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393906, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 145000, "content": "$145,000 bid placed by Dandan401", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393909, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 146000, "content": "$146,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393912, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bidder says \"I raise you 2 RR umbrellas\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606774699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393936, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you find the right example and you can afford it......", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606774772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393948, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by Dandan401", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393953, "authorName": "Justlookn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justlookn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw that coming", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393963, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 151000, "content": "$151,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393980, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 155000, "content": "$155,000 bid placed by Dandan401", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774947, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393992, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 156000, "content": "$156,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393994, "authorName": "crosscountry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosscountry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Twp determined bidders on this one...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606774984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393996, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has shaped up to be quite the auction\r\n\r\nGood luck bidders", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393995, "authorName": "Justlookn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justlookn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any guesses on the reserve amount? I would have no clue.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606774989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394004, "authorName": "Nutbeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nutbeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I picture this car going to Dubai.... Or Monaco....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394012, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 160000, "content": "$160,000 bid placed by Dandan401", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5394014, "authorName": "604fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/604fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think one of them is going to win this car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606775102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394019, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 161000, "content": "$161,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5394023, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 163000, "content": "$163,000 bid placed by Dandan401", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775139, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5394025, "authorName": "Nutbeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nutbeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this is RNM I will eat my hat...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606775144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394028, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Rolls-Royce badged BMW's will never hold a candle to these.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1606775146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394042, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 165000, "content": "$165,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5394046, "authorName": "carguy69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we assume they have another buyer lined up already? Just curious", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394051, "authorName": "Justlookn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justlookn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hokie and Dan apparently agree.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606775227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394059, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 170000, "content": "$170,000 bid placed by Dandan401", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5394065, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine if Hokie and Dan are husband and wife, and one is buying it for themself and the other as a present for their spouse, and they don't know it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606775306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394049, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The Elegance Continues\" is the title of a well-known book on the marque. But in the marque's current ownership I feel that's no longer true. This car is the last of an era of true elegance...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1606775324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394070, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Abstract - Great concept", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394071, "authorName": "hokieajb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokieajb/", "bidAmount": 171000, "content": "$171,000 bid placed by hokieajb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5394082, "authorName": "604fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/604fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Yes I have a Corniche, and mine has a tach!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606775366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394084, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am going to take a shower. Let's see if this is still going when I get out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606775369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394086, "authorName": "Tasmaniandevil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tasmaniandevil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Current owner has an S", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394091, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 175000, "content": "$175,000 bid placed by Dandan401", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5394095, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E-TypeOTS More info than we needed", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1606775402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394097, "authorName": "RobisonService", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robisonservice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think so too. These are magnificent designs, and they are real works of the coachbuilders art. There are no sophisticated foam moldings, no plastic parts that cannot be replaced in 20 years. Cars like this will live beyond us. This iteration of the Corniche is 25 years out of production and looks nothing like the current car, yet it remains one of the most recognized and admired designs in the world", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1606775411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394117, "authorName": "dougsmotorcycles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougsmotorcycles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Damdan401. Thanks!!! I just won my bet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606775475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394129, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/30/20 for $175,000 to Dandan401", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775510, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5394136, "authorName": "GAbdul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gabdul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW, just WOW", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606775535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394138, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a bidding battle! Congrats, @Dandan401!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606775538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394142, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Corniche market just jumped.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606775546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394144, "authorName": "604fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/604fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Much respect to this winner and his fellow bidder. Wow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606775553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394149, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn @Dandan401 - You got it - Enjoy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606775603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394127, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man I missed all the fun\n\nWhy do I take work calls when I'm watching auctions", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606775607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394193, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, so I had the pleasure of seeing the car this morning, it\u2019s beautiful. Needs a little maintenance and attention, here and there. John and Bobby @RobisonService bring it to the next level! @hokieajb That was some big fun.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606775765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394220, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nutbeem. Back to FL, where these belong", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394232, "authorName": "Nutbeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nutbeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, Miami was a close third.... congrats!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606775920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394689, "authorName": "kristiantower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kristiantower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the money , but this is a stunning color combination. I have owned a blue 84, brown 87 and a black 94 and the later cars are worlds apart from the early ones. Congrats to the new owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606779394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5395780, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These have an amazing presence in real life. There used to be a navy blue one with pale blue top and parchment interior that parked on my street once in a while. everyone gave it about a 2 meter berth out of respect. Only quibble is that silver is not the best color IMO.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606810808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5395833, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is really a great car. I haven't read all 141 comments, therefore I may have missed something. Can someone explain to me why all the other ten Corniches at BaT cost a maximum of $ 38,000 and why this one is extremely much higher? \r\nMaybe liquid gold drips from the exhaust while driving?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606820785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5396705, "authorName": "crosscountry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosscountry/", "bidAmount": 0, "co