[{"id": 3908242, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool love these in Gray. The interior is giving me MB TEX realness, which is fine but really reads Mercedes. overall very nice, would be happy to own this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575308120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908301, "authorName": "TheNeedleAbides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theneedleabides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really cool to see the Senior Chief sticker was left to tell the tale of previous Navy veteran ownership.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575309555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908403, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was going to leave a comment on the relevancy of the Sailors ownership...but decided against it.\r\nNice BMW...GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575311615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908468, "authorName": "Rafafel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rafafel/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Rafafel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575312634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3908589, "authorName": "ALW62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alw62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jfh I was kinda wondering about that too...thought we might be headed towards a great Navy SEAL story loaded with action and foreign adventure! Just funning! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575313783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908632, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the second listing from the San Pedro/Harbor City area & both very nice. Don't know how long the 'lister' has been in that area, but years ago those boulders in the first picture use-to-be inhabited by hundreds of stray cats!\r\nThis BMW is a very desirable 'tii' & should do well...nicely done & looks good in 'gray'.\r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575313945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908661, "authorName": "RoverMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rovermike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Harbor City sounds like a cool place to hang out\r\nNice 2002\r\nBest of luck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575314167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3908918, "authorName": "Bryan_A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryan_a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only 10 units away from mine on the line. Will be watching closely. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575315860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3909003, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely killer, old school wheel/tire combo. 13\" CN36s on Revolution Wheels - be still my vintage heart!....the rest of the car's pretty darn nice too ;^)\nNice Sunday Drive too! Talk about a perfect combo of road and car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575316629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3909152, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan, I like those wheels too :) @WAGONBOYTD, Is it grey or \"polaris\" silver metallic ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575317755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3909206, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$2000 bid.....really? Is someone making a statement about \"cute\" bids here?\n@groceg\nThis is the wheel/tire combo I had planned to put on my old 510 for years. Vredesteins and Libres ended up being more affordable but still very cool!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575318275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3909235, "authorName": "PegasusGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegasusgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original no snorkle nose and hood gaps ..Nice!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575318435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3909267, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@groceg\r\nseller says grey so I will go with grey ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575318733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3909522, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A bid of $2,002 would have been simply adorable, though ultimately futile. \r\n\r\nGreat looker, I really like this color. The lack of a sunroof makes it even more appealing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575321166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3910447, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sgaffman\nThe background of boulders behind the silver car gives a cool effect. Nice pic!\n@Jags_in_the_barn\nDoesn't the law of averages say that, with enough persistence, that $2002 bid's gonna eventually be a winner? I'm not as optimistic about a low-ball $2000 bid, though. ;^)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575335520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3910696, "authorName": "sgaffman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgaffman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone, longtime lurker first time seller and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. \u00a0I've submitted some additional photos of the trunk, floor pans, and heater box that should be available shortly.\r\n\r\n@WAGONBOYTD \u00a0- thank you! \u00a0The seats are from a '76 2002 and agree, not ideal. \u00a0I set out to replace them and do have a set of e21 Recaros, but never got around to recovering them.\u00a0 I'd be happy to sell them to the buyer if they choose. \u00a0And while the original color was Polaris, the mid 80s grey/silver job it currently wears isn't quite that so...yeah :^)\r\n\r\n@Slam105 - I haven't been here long enough to see the stray cats, and thankfully no smell was left behind! \u00a0But I do love this area and it's got some great twisties...thank you for the kind words.\r\n\r\n@PDXBryan - I'm glad you dig the wheel/tire combo!\u00a0 A quick story on these wheels - my Dad had a white '66 Austin Cooper S wearing a set of these exact same 4 spoke Revolutions in 10\" when I was a kid and I always loved them then.\u00a0 When a set popped up on the FAQ I jumped at the chance - a vintage racer had them stashed in his basement and stumbled upon them.\u00a0 Wrapping them in the CN36s just felt right.\u00a0 Glad you enjoyed the video and location too, it's a fun little spot.\r\n\r\n@TheNeedleAbides - Definitely!\u00a0 This was something that came on the car and when I eventually tracked down the PO he told me two Navy veterans had owned this car.\u00a0 Since I don't have any documentation to corroborate the story other than the decal, I'm happy to put the new owner in touch with the PO to hear the history first-hand.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575343079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3910714, "authorName": "Boeingpilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boeingpilot/", "bidAmount": 2999, "content": "$2,999 bid placed by Boeingpilot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575343629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3910909, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos showing the interior during various stages of the refurbishment have been added to the photo gallery, and a note has also been added to the listing text. Photos of the heater core before it was reinstalled have also been added to the gallery.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575353424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3910942, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sgaffman - Great presentation on a nice looking roundie. Looking at picture #2 I can see the car spent some time with John in Costa Mesa, if so I know its been in very capable hands. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575355893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3911157, "authorName": "Lost_Sailor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lost_sailor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per underhood decal, color is Polaris (BMW Silver).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575381923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3913812, "authorName": "iinca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iinca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Late model 74-76 seats...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575411763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3913822, "authorName": "iinca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iinca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...decent attempt to match factory Polaris silver\r\n\r\ndo they stock wheels/hubcaps come with the car?\r\n\r\nLooks like it drives real nice. Actually one of the quieter 2002's interior wise I've seen on BAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575411910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3914251, "authorName": "fjinva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjinva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What can you tell us about any knowledge of accidents and repairs, beyond the rear trunk area? The pictures show a very honest representation of this tii. Well done. Hope it does well. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575420746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3914390, "authorName": "mlammey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlammey/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by mlammey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575423959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3914392, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two of my biggest regrets regarding cars I\u2019ve purchased over the years, passed on a Gt350 \u2018 68 Shelby and went for a Datsun 240/Z instead. Could not wrap my head around the fact Shelby had an automatic. Sacrilege! The other was a stunning Fjord blue 2002tii. It was going to be my wife\u2019s ride. I loved the car, but did not act fast enough , and it sold. My wife picked a \u201878 Olds Cutlass. Jeez!! I\u2019ve always admired these cars.They were special right from new. And now they have become a very coveted collector and enthusiast car! Deservingly so. Good presentation on this car! I\u2019m sure it will do very well!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575424048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3914454, "authorName": "bayarea2002driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bayarea2002driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "10 W 60 motor oil? \r\nWhoa, heavy man.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575425780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3914520, "authorName": "Dpiagg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpiagg/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Dpiagg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575427556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3914539, "authorName": "sgaffman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgaffman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Transcon - appreciate that, thank you, and yes he does some fantastic work!\r\n\r\n@iinca - unfortunately no I never had the stock wheels and hubcaps come with the car.\u00a0 Driving is what this car does best, and I'm extremely pleased with how the light interior refurbishment turned out.\u00a0 Coupled with the fresh OEM exhaust\u00a0it's really a great experience.\r\n\r\n@fjinva - to my knowledge\u00a0this car has never been in an accident, and certainly not under my ownership.\u00a0 I don't have any historical records or receipts of past ownership, so I tried to detail in photos the critical areas that can show signs of past repairs.\r\n\r\nIt's extremely gratifying to read everyone's comments on the presentation as I set out to show this car as transparently as possible for the next enthusiast.\u00a0 Working with the BaT team was such a great experience!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575428139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3914558, "authorName": "mlammey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlammey/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by mlammey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575428577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3915887, "authorName": "chizzy101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chizzy101/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by chizzy101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575482793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3917903, "authorName": "Fastrack325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastrack325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful '02! Had a '72 tii in Fjord with black. Sold it to an enthusiast in Osaka, Japan where it resides now. Very appropriate route for a fun Sunday Drive! May I know where this is? Was thinking Mulholland or Topanga Canyon but maybe wrong! Would like to drive this route with my E30M3...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575499244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918200, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tobyallen\r\nYou're right this is a nice car. For the record Carroll Shelby owned and drove an automatic...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575505327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918593, "authorName": "mlammey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlammey/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by mlammey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575517131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3918827, "authorName": "BimmerByrd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerbyrd/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by BimmerByrd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575531170, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3918926, "authorName": "Jasonraff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonraff/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Jasonraff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575549623, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3918950, "authorName": "sgaffman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgaffman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fastrack325 - it's actually Palos Verdes Dr E. If you start from PV Dr N and head south, you'll hit the part in the video towards the end.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575551436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919205, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575557322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3920049, "authorName": "iinca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iinca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car! I'd love to see another driving video. One at 'speed' to get an idea what it's like on the freeway at 70 plus ie how loud the cabin is and NVH.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575572604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3920736, "authorName": "Fastrack325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastrack325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sgaffman Thank you! Much appreciated! Will give it a go with either my E30M3 or E46 ZHP!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575577441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925023, "authorName": "72tiipolarisguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/72tiipolarisguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owned one of the 1st 1972 tiis (Polaris) in San Diego county. Absolutely loved the car which sadly was accordianed in late '76 and never drove the same afterwards. Recall all my adoring pals called immediately afterwards to express condolences for the tii... only then to be followed by the \"you're OK?\" Sold it for another BMW winner-car, a mostly Alpina-clone Bavaria in Malaga. Later was the best true road touring car I ever owned but not the sporty feel and great greenhouse atmosphere of the tii. Always had a strong yen to acquire another roundie... Very Tempting!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575676964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925311, "authorName": "sgaffman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgaffman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@iinca - thank you! I understand the desire but with the recent rain and auction closing soon it wouldn't be prudent.\r\n\r\n@72tiipolarisguy - name checks out :P Glad to hear you were ok but sorry to hear about yours.\u00a0 I've owned a few interesting cars over the years, an E30M3 back in the late 90s, but this was the best pure driving\u00a0experience of them all and is something\u00a0I'm glad to have experienced.\r\n\r\n@Fastrack325 - if you need some ballast in that passenger\u00a0seat of either one let me know! :)\r\n\r\n@Cycliccollective - thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575684925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925520, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why the low bids on this pup ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575691951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925880, "authorName": "jezo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jezo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New lurker to this model and body style. Have been looking at a couple of 73's are there any major differences between 72 and 73 does anybody know?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575727753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925900, "authorName": "jezo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jezo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fastrack325 - I watched this petrolicious vid with a '73 black 2002 and fell in love with it in part because of the route in Cal as well. I wondered where this route was as well. https://youtu.be/osjNGwcl7Ps check it out!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575728577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926270, "authorName": "ChasSidwa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chassidwa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jezo I had an early 72 tii and recall it had higher compression ratio/higher hp and a lower numerical rear gear. I expect emissions issue. As this is a 37 year old memory I\u2019d love if someone can confirm this. I had mine for 9 years and a 100k. Bought for 4,200 and sold for 4,000. Best I ever did on a car! Loved it, it was awesome. Bought a Peugeot diesel wagon, had two kids and I love them too!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575737394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926278, "authorName": "ChasSidwa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chassidwa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recall the color was Malaga and the new owner drove it to CA and I never saw or heard of it again. Be cool if I could find it again.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575737521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926888, "authorName": "Kingrhino1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingrhino1959/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Kingrhino1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575761020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3927409, "authorName": "Smcp8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smcp8/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Smcp8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575813120, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3927693, "authorName": "Thechief", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thechief/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jezo\r\nthe bumpers on the '72 hugged tighter to the body than the '73 too. Although both chrome, I think it was a US safety requirement for '73. Ha ha, as if those bumpers on either would protect you or the car from anything at all. The '72 bumper lines up vertically with the nose trim (much more visually appealing) so don't even think about bumping into anything other than a stack of pillows. \r\nNot too many Tiis made in '72, cool car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575826574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927755, "authorName": "dekats1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dekats1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing how much quieter the car is inside with the sound/heat insulation mats under the carpeting! I owned a \u201873 tii and drove it daily between 1976-1987, including long trips up and down the east coast. I once challenged a 308 Ferrari to a race down a long stretch of the Jersey Turnpike and beat him (I was 32 at the time, ok?). He pulled in behind me at a gas station and was humiliated when his girlfriend jumped out of his Ferrari, ran over and asked what kind of car it was! I\u2019ve been driving BMW\u2019s ever since.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1575829211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927909, "authorName": "iinca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iinca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "73's have taller spring than 72's.... and longer/stronger bumper mounts..\r\n\r\nEuro tii's have a bit more compression...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575836423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927939, "authorName": "BlackLion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blacklion/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by BlackLion", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575837936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3927975, "authorName": "ChasSidwa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chassidwa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "innca I recall my early 72tii had 10/10.5 compression and a 3:40 rear end. Later ones had lower compression and I believe a 3:60 rear. 37 years ago strains my \u201dmature\u201d memory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575839778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928034, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Grey paint? Yeah, thanks to the Earl Schieb Silver that came pre-faded upon application on this example of the model currently on offer with reserve! LOL! Of course, it exhibits the wildly popular \"Euro\" front turn signal lenses, but we're surprised to see that the side and rear marker reflectors are still present. We will add that the Nardi wheel without the BMW horn button looks quite purposeful without the alloy trim ring installed, that would normally obscure the hex bolts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575843813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928049, "authorName": "jezo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jezo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Thechief - Thanks for the info on the differences.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575844539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928094, "authorName": "Hoarder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoarder/", "bidAmount": 12002, "content": "$12,002 bid placed by Hoarder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575846566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3928102, "authorName": "Hoarder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoarder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "had Sahara 72 tii in ok shape years ago, drove it daily. Sold it to upgrade to a really nice agave 72 tii. I don\u2019t drive it, cringe when my kids touch it. This car seems like a great balance of something you can drive proudly and not worry as much about adding to the minor blemishes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575846863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928150, "authorName": "ChasSidwa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chassidwa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Make that 47 years!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575849420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928183, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! What a lovely 2002!! This is a very fine example of the breed. The fact it's been in Navy hands for so long is a big plus. Navy folk tend to care about equipment, and make sure said equipment is well cared for. It's what they do. I'm with @WAGONBOYTD that this is a nice shade of Grey/silver. A little different than straight Polaris. I like it. This is a well cared for, and serviced, BMW. A basically stock tii that runs well, shows well, and has no issues. I love the driving video. Awesome road down to the ocean. Going to have to find that one someday. Nothing needed here. Buy this 2002tii, and just start driving. It's a Goodun!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575851395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928439, "authorName": "iinca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iinca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Euro tii's had 10 to 1...US 9 to 1\r\n\r\nno US tii's came with a 3:45. All with 3:64 unless optioned. Euro tii's came with 3:45's", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575864918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928447, "authorName": "iinca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iinca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like this tii but not those non matching crummy late model seats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575865169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928560, "authorName": "Tuneblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneblue/", "bidAmount": 14800, "content": "$14,800 bid placed by Tuneblue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575878006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3928596, "authorName": "ChasSidwa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chassidwa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "iinca, I bought my 72tii in May 72. While I could of got the 3.45 rear number from the Car and Driver article, which sold me on the tii, it said nothing about the 10 compression ratio. I bought mine new at a BMW/MB dealer in Elizabeth NJ. Either the US manual, which I have a habit of actually reading, or the window sticker quoted those \u201cEuro\u201d numbers. 140hp, 10.9 compression and 3.45 rear. At about 90k I had to have the head replaced, cracked, and the performance wasn\u2019t quite the same. I attributed this to the 9.0 replacement head. Had a lot of fun with that car. Lime Rock twice, one fun daily driver.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575893434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928599, "authorName": "ChasSidwa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chassidwa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So early winter of 73 with my tii well broken in my brother and I decided to verify the manual quoted maximum sustained cruising speed of 100 mph. NJ to Killington, VT, 250 miles in 3 hours. We left at 2:30AM. Loved that car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575893944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928702, "authorName": "sgaffman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgaffman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck to everyone bidding today! I'll be checking the comments frequently this morning to answer any last minute questions, and I'll be taking my lunch during the final stages to give it my full attention.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575901489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928712, "authorName": "jbaumshelter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbaumshelter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWTS today. This car appears to be dry and workable. It needs a little love to make I stand out again.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575901931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928880, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fantastic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575907167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928955, "authorName": "RF888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rf888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is either a great restoration candidate or a fine driver. Take your pick. Fabulous wheels and tires and a clear eyed assessment is on the printed page. \r\n\r\nI'm surprised the price at this stage isn't higher but the paint job is the likely culprit here. I say take your chances, wet sand the car, and polish. It will be tedious and time consuming, and risky too. But what have you got too lose? Instead of the dull finish now, you could conjure \"patina\" and who among us doesn't appreciate that? \r\n\r\nSomeone is going to get a great deal!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575909321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928996, "authorName": "sgaffman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgaffman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RF888 - regarding the paint, I did have a full detail job done and the results can be seen in pic 15. The guys at Concours Auto Spa did quite a bit of cutting/buffing, going through maybe 12-15 pads and the result is what you see in front of the red garage doors.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575910436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929164, "authorName": "littlewave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/littlewave/", "bidAmount": 15100, "content": "$15,100 bid placed by littlewave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575914455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929302, "authorName": "iinca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iinca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The \" Grey \" color might be holding it back. Make it Verona, Inca, Colorado, Agave, Bristol ..any other 02 color I think it would be a bid battle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575917264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929387, "authorName": "Hoarder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoarder/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Hoarder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575918390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929396, "authorName": "Miker1947", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miker1947/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Miker1947", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575918444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929442, "authorName": "sgaffman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgaffman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@iinca - it was Polaris from the factory so I highly doubt a color change is the way to go here but thanks for your suggestion.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1575918785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929519, "authorName": "MikeALO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikealo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Other than perhaps the fuel tank there is no good reason to take this car beyond what it is as it sits. Buff out the nick in the rear quarter and preserve a very nice example of the marque.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575919229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929560, "authorName": "DrSuave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drsuave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A nicely painted Polaris Silver 2002 is amazing. Lots of potential with this Tii.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575919339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929545, "authorName": "Johnny_Haywire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_haywire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really love this color combo, but I'm also just not into bright colors on cars. I prefer to fly under the radar rather than drawing attention. Nothing wrong with the latter, it's just my preference. If I didn't already have an 02 in the garage, this would definitely be on my radar. Gorgeous car, seller. Really love that black Nardi, too. I don't think I'd change a thing. GLWS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575919349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929609, "authorName": "Davidboco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidboco/", "bidAmount": 20002, "content": "$20,002 bid placed by Davidboco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575919610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929637, "authorName": "Miker1947", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miker1947/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Miker1947", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575919717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929716, "authorName": "beautyandplay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beautyandplay/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by beautyandplay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575920196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929786, "authorName": "Karelia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karelia/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Karelia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575920738, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929789, "authorName": "Tuneblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneblue/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by Tuneblue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575920768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929790, "authorName": "Davidboco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidboco/", "bidAmount": 23002, "content": "$23,002 bid placed by Davidboco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575920770, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929797, "authorName": "Karelia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karelia/", "bidAmount": 23253, "content": "$23,253 bid placed by Karelia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575920869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929805, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 24002, "content": "$24,002 bid placed by magnus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575920923, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929813, "authorName": "Davidboco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidboco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Magnus- copycat lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575920972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929819, "authorName": "beautyandplay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beautyandplay/", "bidAmount": 25002, "content": "$25,002 bid placed by beautyandplay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921017, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929820, "authorName": "Davidboco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidboco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We all know this is a sweet 02", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929824, "authorName": "jayhines13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayhines13/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by jayhines13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929825, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 26002, "content": "$26,002 bid placed by magnus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929832, "authorName": "beautyandplay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beautyandplay/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by beautyandplay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921170, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929841, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 27002, "content": "$27,002 bid placed by magnus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921284, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929842, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Iconic car here\r\n\r\nGood luck bidders", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929843, "authorName": "BillyBtii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billybtii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Polaris, Taiga, Ceylon! Three best colors! I\u2019m a little partial though... to Polaris.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929851, "authorName": "Bryan_A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryan_a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One more can't hurt, @beautyandplay.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929855, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 12/9/19 at $27,002", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921405, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3929857, "authorName": "72_Keso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/72_keso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have a 72 tii Colorado \r\nThe cheese. Watching this auction makes me want to drive.\r\nBut it is wet here is so cal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575921416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929858, "authorName": "seanmcottrell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seanmcottrell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a few bids short I imagine", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575921426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929874, "authorName": "magnus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This website is an emotional rollercoaster. Seller, please contact me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575921571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929878, "authorName": "Davidboco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidboco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done magnus\r\nEnjoy this perfect 02", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575921603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929910, "authorName": "Andyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davidboco\r\nIt didn't sell", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575921956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929975, "authorName": "440belvedere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/440belvedere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just watched the drive video. PV Drive E!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575922343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3930128, "authorName": "bleeder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bleeder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I dig this car and I'm probably 8 miles or less away from it...it is taking all my willpower to not go and look at it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575923435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3930230, "authorName": "sgaffman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgaffman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone for the bids and comments. Wish it hit reserve but that's how these go sometimes. @magnus you have an email.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575924410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3931038, "authorName": "BillyBtii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billybtii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I\u2019m shocked BAT let the seller put such a high reserve on the car...I guess they have taken the average of the last 3 that have sold on here.... Lol. Let\u2019s be serious, this car was a cool average driver that needs some attention and love. I haven\u2019t seen the car in person, but people were describing the repaint as not being Polaris....? That is a big job for a 28k car. Is that where we are at now? Prices sure have gone up. I guess I will up my Hagerty on my 73 PolarisTouring Tii. I\u2019m definitely priced out of any future ones...thanks for the car, hope it goes to a good home!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575931525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3938091, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As too often in my life, return from being outta town working and see this beastie here on BaT\u2026\n\nPluses: tii, lots of original bits, fairly solid, Jeff Tighe touched. \nMinus: 50/50 paint job, mixed bag interior bits. \n\nI'm gonna guess it wasn't too far off reserve; hopefully @magnus and @sgaffman can get together and make a deal. GL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576095231, "type": "comment"}]