[{"id": 14473657, "authorName": "Stropp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stropp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving and running video please!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715983066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14473667, "authorName": "Campermanx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/campermanx/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Campermanx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715983097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14473670, "authorName": "Stropp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stropp/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Stropp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715983109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14473676, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz - wakey wakey.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715983129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14473699, "authorName": "fishdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fishdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this as water tight as a frogs butt?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715983218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14474070, "authorName": "AZRYAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azryan/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by AZRYAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715984414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14474399, "authorName": "MexicoJoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexicojoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Krass wagen!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715985858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14474484, "authorName": "bugnbox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bugnbox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fishdoc , this is no amphibian\u2026that was the Schwimmwagen", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1715986316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14474585, "authorName": "Sheltn4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sheltn4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fishdoc \u201c Is this as water tight as a frogs butt?\u201d\r\n\r\nYes as long as the frog doesn\u2019t fart. LOL. GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715986963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14474606, "authorName": "MrTfromLabadie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrtfromlabadie/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by MrTfromLabadie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715987242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14474675, "authorName": "Cryobrad54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cryobrad54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well sorted out and accurate. Excellent presentation. I hope the auction is a blitz!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715988099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14474746, "authorName": "maddogluftmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddogluftmann/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by maddogluftmann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715988907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14474768, "authorName": "wood1565", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wood1565/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very cool and rare VW to find, I was at a live auction a few years ago that had one with no paperwork and non running condition sell for over 20.000. I hope a start up and driving vid comes soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715989152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14474818, "authorName": "DocMGL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docmgl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would it/should it have had a Balkenkreuz ('bar cross') painted on its doors to be correct?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715989631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14474906, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was very surprised to see Notek lights - I normally encounter them on pre and postwar British cars such Alvis, Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Didn't know it was a German firm. No hard feelings then I guess when it was all over!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715990532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14475409, "authorName": "pursang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pursang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Over? Was it over when the Germans attacked Alaska?\r\n\r\nWob does it again, GLWTA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1715995474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14475444, "authorName": "Serj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"\u2026built at Stadt des KdF-Wagens between 1940 and 1945 for use by the German military during World War II.\"\r\n\r\nI feel like that military, and the party that gave them orders, had a name\u2026 Wonder why it's not in the listing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715995843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14475956, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We manage a lot of special militaria and armor and despite these being extremely rare we a lucky to manage a decent amount of them. I have put hands on quite a few and can speak to a lot of details. This is amongst the best Kubel I have ever seen hand down. Unreal piece of history and rarely, if ever, in this condition. Keep in mind that most all of the Kubel made have been destroyed and even finding them now is very difficult. More importantly, almost all transactions occur privately. I can speak to maybe 3 public sales in the past 5+ years? This is a critical piece for any serious collection and even most museums will resort to buying replicas. \r\n\r\nHave at it my friends - this is the one worth waiting for!\r\n\r\n@Stropp this is an amazing Kubel and one of the best around and very much runs and drives. Further its a VW built to survive in war time. Trying to kill a Kubel is like kill an elephant with a feather. \r\n\r\nWill add videos - any chance I get to keep driving this one before it leaves I need. I can't explain how great this one is. \r\n\r\n@wood1565 maybe a replica? I'd buy one that was actively on fire for $20k!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716004752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14476269, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh boy, this killer California K\u00fcbelwagen is cool as a cucumber. \r\nAnother wonderful offering from @Wob - GLWTA!\r\n\r\n@TommyBruin thanks for the heads up. I $hit you not, I was watching MasterChef Canada when you tagged me on this\r\n@tlcamg @Captainpua @Martyn10 greetings from gloomy Kings County, dudes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716023801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14476433, "authorName": "Onepro12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onepro12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wob. Another great WWII vehicle! Hoping she comes home to me. \r\n\r\nQuestion on the air intake pipe not being connected, reason? Correct carb?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716032580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14476693, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@onepro12 yes! To give people something to talk about since the car is so nice! \r\nZero issues. On older cars often we do a mister of gas down the car to avoid excessive cranking. VW usually like it and just matter of course not demand. This one went to photos without being put back on. We saw it but we needed something to talk about :)\r\nWill add a photo for you to earn your bid.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716037544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14477200, "authorName": "Onepro12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onepro12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wob. Lol. I love it. Too funny.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716043301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14477496, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Allies had the US Jeep, and the Germans had the K\u00fcbelwagen. While the Jeep was produced in quantities well over 600,000, and was used for a vast number of military purposes, the K\u00fcbelwagen was much more comfortable and afforded passengers a far better ride.\n\nThis would certainly be something cool, or maybe k\u00fchl, to bring to a Saturday morning Cars 'N Coffee event. Pretty much guarantee you will have the only one there...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716046340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14477810, "authorName": "AZRYAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azryan/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by AZRYAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716048771, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14478076, "authorName": "Ashton25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ashton25/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Ashton25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716050751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14478461, "authorName": "Stropp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stropp/", "bidAmount": 21944, "content": "$21,944 bid placed by Stropp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716052760, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14482096, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wob - Another fine vehicle sir! For some reason the VW \u201cThing\u201d comes to mind when I see this. But this is way way cooler!!\nThanks for the tag @boaboyoz! Another very unique vehicle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716066533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14484410, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Martyn10 nothig but the best and/or esoteric for you, amigo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716123771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14486183, "authorName": "mick59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mick59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I question the engine in the Kubel, the distributor cap is incorrect. It should be the earlier flat top version.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716139981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14486831, "authorName": "ducttape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducttape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@serj. JUST as I gave you a thumbs up for your comment it disappeared as \u2018non-constructive\u2019.\r\n\r\nI\u2019m an Orthodox Jew and I am watching this closely (no, not for the reason many of you might think). End of the day we won, they lost (and a good chance this could have been made by family members). So let\u2019s call a spade a spade here. It was made by fascists and that was then. As Serj said call it for what it is and let\u2019s be truthful.\r\n\r\n(But don\u2019t bid too high because with a new paint job and no iron cross on the doors I could be seen in this Sunday morning going to shul \ud83e\udee3 )\r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1716142518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14486869, "authorName": "ducttape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducttape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the seller : \u2018 I\u2019d buy one that was actively on fire for $20k!\u2019\r\n\r\nI know I am my own worst enemy as a bidder here but that is simply a spectacular comment. Guess I am just going to sit out the bidding and watch. But I plan on having fun, even if vicariously.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716142710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14488879, "authorName": "wood1565", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wood1565/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These things were designed and used by people who were and still are mechanical wizards, Nice for any collection and can fetch upwards towards 100 thousand restored. I would prefer original condition myself. Go to youtube and type in [ 1943 VW type 82 kubelwagon goes to auction] Not a fake nor on fire but a dam good deal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716154263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14489129, "authorName": "Doccw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doccw/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Doccw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716157838, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14489146, "authorName": "Stropp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stropp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have two 1943 Ford GPWs and would gladly trade them for this. Way cooler.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716158226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14490032, "authorName": "EricM.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericm.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was stopped at a stoplight in my 1942 Kubelwagen next to an outdoor cafe many years ago\u2026 and an older gentleman stood up from his table shaking his cane\u2026 and yelled at me: \u201cThe last time I saw one of those I was shooting at it!\u201d", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1716173377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14491614, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cable operated brakes?!?!?! Hope this doesn't go too fast...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716218452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14492938, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Martyn10 The VW Type 181, which sadly was called \"The Thing\" in the USA, is pretty obviously the direct decendent of the Kubelwagen. When the basic design was resurrected in the 1960's, the first versions were built for NATO forces. Later, civilian models were produced and went by various other names, depending on which country they were sold in.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716226243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14503152, "authorName": "Chrispc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a reason why the air cleaner is disconnected from the opening of the carburetor?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716313398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14503511, "authorName": "artillerydan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artillerydan/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by artillerydan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716314430, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14508167, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChrisPc noted below a few comments.\r\n\r\nyes! To give people something to talk about since the car is so nice!\r\nZero issues. On older cars often we do a mister of gas down the car to avoid excessive cranking. VW usually like it and just matter of course not demand. This one went to photos without being put back on. We saw it but we needed something to talk about :)\r\nWill add a photo for you to earn your bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716334835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14509203, "authorName": "carlivar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlivar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No fuel gauge so is it same as the early Beetles with a reserve part of the tank you switch to?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716348866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14511217, "authorName": "dorf24253", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dorf24253/", "bidAmount": 25800, "content": "$25,800 bid placed by dorf24253", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716392535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14511279, "authorName": "dorf24253", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dorf24253/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the Alaska plate covering the hole for the hand crank start? Jan 1943 we\u2019re the last models with a starter so they had to be hand cranked to start.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716393033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14517171, "authorName": "Crm412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crm412/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Crm412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716416432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14520640, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dorf24253 yes, hole for the crank start is behind it, but long ago converted to push button start to save your arms on date night .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716479943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14524553, "authorName": "motorcar_collector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorcar_collector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What motor does this have in it? Its correct 25hp or a newer one?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716494428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14529073, "authorName": "Skinnerdawg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skinnerdawg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Years ago I had a friend who survived Auschwitz, was part of the Effektenlager slave labor force, a really strong guy even as his age. We were out one afternoon and he saw one driving down the street. He was so shaken up just seeing it he had to pull over and let me drive. I've never cared for these since then, but good luck with the auction.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1716558001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14529295, "authorName": "ufo-garage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ufo-garage/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by ufo-garage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716560110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14529739, "authorName": "Armchair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/armchair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Skinnerdawg, growing up in the 80s, our neighbor across the street was also a survivor-he still had the markings on his arms, and he voiced on more than one occassion that he did not like the fact that my parents owned a VW, or as he called it \"Hitlers car\". I understand, but I still love VWs and own a bunch of them today.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716563592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14529783, "authorName": "Crm412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crm412/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Crm412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716564037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14529906, "authorName": "ufo-garage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ufo-garage/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by ufo-garage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716564937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14530000, "authorName": "KaiserKars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaiserkars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wob\r\nNo chance for a driving clip?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716565682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14530004, "authorName": "Crm412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crm412/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by Crm412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716565714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14530065, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motorcar_collector 25hp motor. Deep hole heads, deep oil dip, no threaded filler bung etc.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716566164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14530077, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's go for a drive in this super rare and beautiful Kubel!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716566237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14530575, "authorName": "ufo-garage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ufo-garage/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by ufo-garage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716569698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14531314, "authorName": "Onepro12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onepro12/", "bidAmount": 53500, "content": "$53,500 bid placed by Onepro12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716572370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14532454, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Walk around of this awesome Kubel!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716575675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14532584, "authorName": "Crm412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crm412/", "bidAmount": 58500, "content": "$58,500 bid placed by Crm412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716575986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14533824, "authorName": "AriiTane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ariitane/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by AriiTane", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716579636, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14533949, "authorName": "MarkFordG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markfordg/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by MarkFordG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716580199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14533999, "authorName": "Crm412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crm412/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by Crm412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716580400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14534162, "authorName": "Patrick_2012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick_2012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey BaT - I tried bidding 4 chocolate bars, a carton of cigarettes, and two pair of nylons and my bid was rejected. What gives??", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1716581082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14534373, "authorName": "Anbele", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anbele/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are those Recaro seats!?!?\u2026very \u201ckool kar\u201d! GLWTA!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716581837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14534430, "authorName": "AZRYAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I did not already have one in my garage or my daughter was a little closer to driving age, I would be all over this! GLWS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716582023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14534462, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AZRYAN nothing wrong with more gold bars in the bank!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716582103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14534799, "authorName": "spuddy64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spuddy64/", "bidAmount": 63500, "content": "$63,500 bid placed by spuddy64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14534906, "authorName": "kubelkobold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kubelkobold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a coworker who served in the US Army in WWII; he told me that at the end of the war you could have a K\u00fcbel shipped to the USA for $300 - but in 1945 that was a lot of money. If my \u201843 Type 82 wasn\u2019t so close to being done, I\u2019d bid on this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716583412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14534918, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kubelkobold As a wise man once said... \"nothing wrong with more gold bars in the bank!\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535001, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a reminder to any new bidders, the timer will reset for an additional 2 minutes for any bid made under the 2 minute mark. No need to show us how good (or bad) your WiFi is! \r\n\r\nThese SO rarely come to public market, so do not let your internet provider be the reason you need to wait another 3-4 years to have a chance at a stunning Kubel!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535026, "authorName": "Onepro12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onepro12/", "bidAmount": 64000, "content": "$64,000 bid placed by Onepro12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535033, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535040, "authorName": "spuddy64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spuddy64/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "$65,500 bid placed by spuddy64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535047, "authorName": "Crm412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crm412/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by Crm412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535052, "authorName": "Onepro12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onepro12/", "bidAmount": 67500, "content": "$67,500 bid placed by Onepro12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535058, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535065, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A reminder we have partnered with Reliable Carriers as a Preferred Shipping Partner in order to offer exclusive rates to all of our buyers! \r\n\r\nAlso we have partnered with Putnam Leasing to offer financing options specifically geared towards specialty and collector car purchases.\u00a0 They are the guys who understand the needs of the collector and with unique leasing structures and underwriting know how, a fantastic way to approach a structured payment solution.\u00a0 And as a preferred partner we are able to provide exclusive rates!\u00a0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535068, "authorName": "spuddy64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spuddy64/", "bidAmount": 68500, "content": "$68,500 bid placed by spuddy64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535070, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535075, "authorName": "Onepro12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onepro12/", "bidAmount": 70500, "content": "$70,500 bid placed by Onepro12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535080, "authorName": "Crm412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crm412/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by Crm412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535082, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 73000, "content": "$73,000 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535085, "authorName": "spuddy64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spuddy64/", "bidAmount": 73500, "content": "$73,500 bid placed by spuddy64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535096, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535100, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716583992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535110, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716584003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535111, "authorName": "motorcar_collector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorcar_collector/", "bidAmount": 75555, "content": "$75,555 bid placed by motorcar_collector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584005, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535117, "authorName": "Crm412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crm412/", "bidAmount": 77000, "content": "$77,000 bid placed by Crm412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535125, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535131, "authorName": "Thor11465", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thor11465/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by Thor11465", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535133, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the bids @motorcar_collector @Crm412 @Whl1973 @spuddy64 @Onepro12 near impossible to find Kubel now a days! All the collectors are holding on for dear life!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716584070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535140, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome @Thor11465", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535143, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 82500, "content": "$82,500 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535146, "authorName": "motorcar_collector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorcar_collector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have one but I could always take another.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535153, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motorcar_collector you must have heard what the wise man said below ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535159, "authorName": "Thor11465", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thor11465/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by Thor11465", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535164, "authorName": "motorcar_collector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorcar_collector/", "bidAmount": 86000, "content": "$86,000 bid placed by motorcar_collector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584159, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535175, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 88000, "content": "$88,000 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535191, "authorName": "Thor11465", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thor11465/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by Thor11465", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535207, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716584305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535217, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I made and owned a couple of these when I was @ 12 years old.\r\n\r\nOf course they were Revell 1.16 scale models. \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716584331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535222, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 92000, "content": "$92,000 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535232, "authorName": "Thor11465", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thor11465/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by Thor11465", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584377, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535234, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Whl1973 too much faith in your WiFi! I need a better server to bid with the counter that low :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716584381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535243, "authorName": "motorcar_collector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorcar_collector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would go a lot more if I didn't have mine. You can go wrong with these. Theres not many in the US to speak of. Good luck to all.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716584405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535263, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 96000, "content": "$96,000 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584470, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535268, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@motorcar_collector agreed! Just finding ones in any shape is a task that is difficult on a the best day, but good ones? Sheesh!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716584491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535272, "authorName": "Thor11465", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thor11465/", "bidAmount": 98000, "content": "$98,000 bid placed by Thor11465", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535276, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 99000, "content": "$99,000 bid placed by Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14535282, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like there is a nice round number coming...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716584537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535289, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thumbs up if we should sell it", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1716584560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535290, "authorName": "rightsaidfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rightsaidfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thor coming with the KO bid\ud83e\udd14\ud83d\udcaa", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716584562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535309, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/24/24 for $99,000 to Whl1973", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716584641, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14535310, "authorName": "Wob (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Whl1973 well fought and bought!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1716584643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535333, "authorName": "SonnyAK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on a super cool machine @Whl1973!! Enjoy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716584707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535346, "authorName": "Whl1973", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whl1973/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wob almost missed it. In the middle of a PT appointment!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1716584748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14537230, "authorName": "desicar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desicar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skinnerdawg Thanks for sharing regarding your friends experience! Something we should never forget... This Kublewagen is a really nice piece and well sorted. It does represent a very dark time in history as we all know. I've owned several VW's and have a restored 62 beetle at this time. I've been to Wolfsburg and am intrigued in the history of how the factory was almost destroyed, then Major Ivan Hurst convinced the new interim German government to rebuild the factory to help the German economy back on its feet again. Something good came out of the ashes of evil and darkness... \r\nCongratulations to buyer and seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716597451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14537341, "authorName": "MSPORTNUT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msportnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@desicar Very well put.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716598821, "type": "comment"}]