[{"id": 4777902, "authorName": "JRE_SBSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jre_sbsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WANT", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1594751558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4777920, "authorName": "HafMatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hafmatch/", "bidAmount": 1972, "content": "$1,972 bid placed by HafMatch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594751612, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4777926, "authorName": "HafMatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hafmatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just wanted to be winning the bidding on a car like this once in my life.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1594751635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4777934, "authorName": "daytrader1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daytrader1/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by daytrader1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594751670, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4777935, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After looking at this I think I need a minute alone", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1594751682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4777960, "authorName": "fixkars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fixkars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594751756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778001, "authorName": "dochoa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dochoa/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by dochoa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594751933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4778009, "authorName": "RIZHP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rizhp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Calendar car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594751962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778084, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not all original, but gorgeous even with the implant", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594752206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778114, "authorName": "OLDYLR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldylr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm thinking this will do well......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594752346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778123, "authorName": "Loopy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loopy/", "bidAmount": 31972, "content": "$31,972 bid placed by Loopy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594752378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4778230, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wheels are claimed to be correct. They are the correct size and style, but I believe the original CSL 14 inch wheels did not have extra five holes between the bolt holes. Also, correct original wheels should be stamped with the month and the year on the back to confirm. Otherwise, many of the details on this car are correct (headliner, tire type and size, alloy panels etc). It deserves to go back to its original configuration (golf yellow, matching 3.0 liter, no Batmobile wings). When the restoration was done 27 years ago, these cars were worth a fraction of their current value, and the fact that it was the \"lightest\" of all CSL lightweights probably did not factor into the cars value/appeal at the time. Lastly, this car has been offered for public auction in the recent past, and I assume that is how DriversSource acquired the car.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1594753003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778312, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh Hell Yes!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594753463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778331, "authorName": "HlBlanton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hlblanton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@e9er gotta put on your party dress.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1594753560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778341, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19/monterey/lots/r0106-1972-bmw-30-csl/788203", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1594753570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778386, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The floor mats remind of a joke\n\nQ- How do you turn a CSL into a CS? \nA- Add a set of CocoMats", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1594753763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778419, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by craterface", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594753901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4778574, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I only had a spare $200k sitting around for a down payment?!#@^^&#", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594754622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778605, "authorName": "Tomme9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomme9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my my... Kudos to BaT on a great run of BMWs lately. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594754781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778736, "authorName": "Serj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pity about the color change, as golf yellow is easily one of the best BMW colors ever.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1594755529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778758, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a great example!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594755666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778848, "authorName": "pjvaughan21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjvaughan21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe @BaT just did I mic drop in the Bimmer world this month...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594756068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778917, "authorName": "ewill2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ewill2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594756410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4778972, "authorName": "racerx01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerx01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ICON car. Get the popcorn ready for this auction. GLWTA, guessing I will be buying a lottery ticket this week.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594756826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4779018, "authorName": "caymanandwent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanandwent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The image with Dino, 911 and CSL is just so...... damn I'm jealous...... indescribable. 3 of my favorite cars of all time. Wow, just wow.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594757021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4779127, "authorName": "PV-ALPINA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pv-alpina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First CSL I have ever seen with a Getrag 245 CR, a 4 cyl M10 gearbox.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594757577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4779177, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ultimate BaTmobile.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1594757821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4779187, "authorName": "Hooptie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hooptie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The driving video is a huge departure from the experience I have driving my plain jane E9. It's hard to believe they share the same DNA. I look down at the same instrument cluster, push down on the same pedals and see look out of the same windows.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594758049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4779598, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AUDIologist - the only problem is = it is not. \nNice car alright, however there are loads of attributes \nwhich do NOT belong there. A pity to see one of the carb\n169 in this shape. Still a good E9 ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594760126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4779695, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@m5toureg I am sure you are correct. Honestly, I am out of my depth on E9s.\nThere was a wow effect from that opening photo. The visual impact of that wing, black paint and the fact that it's on BaT prompted the comment. \nCheers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594760780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4779973, "authorName": "birdhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birdhouse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AUDIoIogist, I have to admit I had the same \"wow effect\" on first opening this one, till I read that it had previously been Golf, and my shoulders slumped... talk about unicorn potential! \n\nAlso way out of my depth in e9's, but wow, this is an undeniably sharp-looking machine. I'd like to think that there's some alternate universe where some version of me came across some version of this and never, ever, let it go... \n\nGLWTA, though I doubt anybody will need it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594762714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4780107, "authorName": "Tom_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DSFM2005 and @bringAtrailer , Are you absolutely sure that\u2019s a Getrag 245 and not a 265 or a 262?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594764262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4780154, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking forward to a debate on factory carb CSL paint options. :D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594764902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4780158, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a stunning CSL that sounds amazing. \r\n\r\nColor changed AND engine swapped and it is already at 80k, that certainly says something.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1594764968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4780246, "authorName": "tripleblack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripleblack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It really does take the proper 14 inch wheels with the high 70 aspect ratio tire sidewalls to time travel back to the 1970s. Great!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594766785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4780268, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome CSL!! I really like the fact that the PO did not care about \"ruining\" an already hot BMW. This was done back in the 90's. Long before any E9 had real value. Yes, leaving it in Golf Yellow would have been nice, however, he chose black. Looking at the photo gallery, it is done to a very high standard, and is holding up quite well. Then swapping in the bigger 3.5 Liter with a 5 Speed to make it even better shows he knew what he wanted. While today, that would be a bit of heresy, back then there was no such issue. Everybody knows I like tastefully modified cars, and this Coupe fits right in there. It is a perfect car for long distance rallies. A couple of things no one has commented on yet though. Look at how CLEAN this BMW is. If there was any rust before, there isn't now. Amazing. Also, the dash and the interior are in terrific shape. Do not find that often nowadays. The original Schell seats are a big plus. This is one extremely nice 3.0 CSL. It deserves the current money, and will bring more. This is a true Ultimate Driving Machine!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1594767267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4780448, "authorName": "anfojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anfojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's next, a mustachioed Mona Lisa???", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1594771004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4780452, "authorName": "Bwalvoord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bwalvoord/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@markos the only debate in our house is whether Golf is yellow or green. It\u2019s the 70\u2019s version of the Internet dress from a few years ago", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594771141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4780812, "authorName": "72tiipolarisguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/72tiipolarisguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these cars. However, from the same era, there was another great BMW, a sedan, that was available. Mike Dietel, a BMW specialist and tuner from Mission Viejo built an Alpina Bavaria with very similar running gear. It is my understanding the Bavaria actually provided a better frame for such modifications. I briefly owned a Malaga Bavaria that Mike worked on and it was a true pleasure to drive. It's definitely one that shouldn't have gotten away!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594777980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4780958, "authorName": "thebondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebondo/", "bidAmount": 87999, "content": "$87,999 bid placed by thebondo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594780802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4781201, "authorName": "notaknowitall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notaknowitall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car.....But let\u2019s be honest....Just to pick a random production car, let\u2019s say the 2020 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport, CVT....30-32K +-, 0-60 in 5.7,superior performance, superior handling, superior reliability, superior in every category....How does one justify driving, what will be a very, very expensive car at the end of this auction.....While I realize this is a very low production, impressive car from \u201c The Day \u201c; I personally would have a real problem being blown off the road by a Honda Accord.....It is understood that this car will be admired by an \u201cEnthusiast\u201d; and obviously I am not, but come on, does value ever enter into the equation? I\u2019m sure I will be chastised for these comments as I have been in the past...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594788004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4781245, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@notaknowitall,\r\n\r\nI totally agree. Also, why would anyone buy a craftsman home from the 30\u2019s when they could get a new track home for less? I can also get a $15 Seiko that is more precise than an overpriced 60yo Tag Heuer. Don\u2019t get me started on the amazing value and utility that an Ikea lounge chair has over that ugly eames chair. My Alexa echo has three centuries of music at my beckoning call, unlike the poor bastards trying not to scratch their ancient vinyl. Let\u2019s face it, modern is always better! How does one justify paying more for these relics when new stuff is far superior? How embarrassing for them!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1594789727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4781264, "authorName": "Longlivethestick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longlivethestick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My jaw just snapped off hitting the floor after reading those last two comments. I'm speechless... Go buy your annoyomous wheeled whatever's. \nI won't be able to afford this but sure as hell would take it over your accords.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1594790310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4781282, "authorName": "mikebike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i went through a CSL phase in the 1980s, don't really miss it but would do it again if the chance to get a real one came along... this one is very nice indeed but i'm holding out for a lancia...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594791443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4781306, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@notaknowitall - Just a couple of comments - First, indulge yourself and rent, borrow, or test drive any e9 and you will get it. My company SUV is the most vanilla thing on wheels and could blow my e9 away in most performance categories - but I also feel insulated from everything and I get nothing out of driving it. Getting behind the wheel of my e9 is absolute pleasure, looking at all of the wood, chrome, and leather in that wonderful greenhouse immediately corrects any mood issue I might have. When driving it, I become a driver again and feel like I'm part of the car. These cars handle exceptionally well for a 50 year design and they are extremely rewarding to drive.\n\nWhen you drive an e9, it's not just appreciated by enthusiasts, it is admired by everyone on the road.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1594793448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4781453, "authorName": "CharlesM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlesm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful. While I hope my son\u2019s college education gets him where he wants to be it\u2019s hard to fathom that the funds spent could get me where I want to be...owning BOTH this and the 8k mile Zennoberrot M3!\n\nSo fine. GLWS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594814300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4781576, "authorName": "Uncle_G1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uncle_g1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Car.\r\nThe last time I saw it was in the \"Colorado Holiday 2005 \" BMW VCCA rally,in which the the cars owner lent me his silver 2002 turbo to participate . I remember diving along a long stretch of railroad track,on a mountain ridge gravel road,marveling at the long Santa Fe freight train to my left. Suddenly , Bill & Star Young Blasted past me on the rt , kicking stones at his own beloved Turbo.He quickly disappeared down the road ahead of us. This car was loved and driven.After the rally, Bill found out I had never driven an M1. He had me trade places with the driver of his M1,and I drove it back to Colorado Springs.He was a true friend of the Marque. This car has legendary provenance.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1594817401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4781775, "authorName": "RWestW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwestw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wham! Boom! Pow!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594821529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4781825, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car. I have mixed feelings about the bat mobile look. Every time I look at my E9 I admire its elegant silhouette. Beauty in simplicity.\r\n\r\nThat said, I want this one parked next to my E9 so that a can compare", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1594822258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4781977, "authorName": "nicaland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicaland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wasn't that video done with the factory 4 speed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594824575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4782046, "authorName": "Calcowboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calcowboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kinda like an Outlaw CSL, a collection of BMW stuff put into a CSL shell and here it is. Nice looking car that will be the center of attention most everywhere it goes but will always require an explanation of what it is. GLWA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1594825669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4782106, "authorName": "cascadia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had to smile after seeing the first two \"magazine\" images in the gallery. An inspired idea, and @DSFM2005 really nailed it! I'm sure that took a lot of time to put together, but that's an opportunity too good to pass up, great job.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594826532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4782626, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s 1972, Doc McCoy, a model prisoner fresh out of The Texas State Penitentiary needs a fresh start. The 1968 Ford Country Squire that his wife Carol picks him up in has seen better days.. and as they drive away, Doc notices a hubcap fly off into the distance. He asks Carol, \u201cdoes Jack Beynon know anyone with sports cars?\u201d Carol says, \u201cyes at the shipping yard, they are receiving a new shipment of cars this week.\u201d Later that week they arrive to the border shipping yard, and off in the distance Doc immediately spots an Ivory 911S, a BMW 3.0CSL, and a Ferrari 246GT Dino\u2026@CaptainMyCaptain PLEASE take if from here\u2026 \ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1594833235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4783214, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 89000, "content": "$89,000 bid placed by aloysius3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594837573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4783442, "authorName": "BloodyHell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bloodyhell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Though I am arguably still nearly 50 years away from perfecting my time travel machine..in the end it won't matter.\r\nI WILL have a Black CSL.... then give it to my younger self so I can enjoy it forever again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594838461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4784152, "authorName": "whipcity76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whipcity76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s great having all the commentary here coupled with DS\u2019s commentary about Doc McCoy. Always liked the Steve McQueen film the best. Didn\u2019t know about his marriage to Allie McGraw(sorry, many misspellings). Prior to my E9 purchase at CK, didn\u2019t know much about these \u201clightweights\u201d. Peter/Erik set me straight very quickly. They are more than deletion of many weight saving pieces of the puzzle. Peter sent me out in a Golf CSL to drive for a few hours and have lunch before getting my E9 on a truck. Couldn\u2019t believe how light it was on its\u2019 feet, very quick to respond to my commands, and as previously mentioned, well positioned for long rallies/road trips. Not mad about Batwing and such but truly understand what these vehicles stand for. If I was 50years younger I would have opted for a CSL. But alas, being chronically gifted has put me in a compromising spot wanting all those creature comforts in my E9. My only nit-pick I could find was the pitting/overspray on the window moldings and panes. If DS had done a bit more due diligence, that would have been taken care of or just don\u2019t show photographs of the malady. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594841113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4785533, "authorName": "originalbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/originalbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unless one can afford a 328 or a 507 this might qualify as a more modern Holy Grail BMW; a truly beautiful and classic Bimmer that even a Beemerphile can love", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594847804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4786175, "authorName": "DennisLJacob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennisljacob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was glad to learn this was a Bill Young owned car. When I lived in Colorado, I knew Bill and Starr. I don't think they owned this when I was active. But I knew Paul Schultz too. Those were the early '80's and 90's. Great owner and collector of rare BMWs. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594853002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4786694, "authorName": "coupe9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coupe9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "E9er nailed it. Every time I drive my Coupe, grin lasts for days. If I am stopped at a traffic light or refuelling at the Chevron, or parked anywhere, someone has to comment and ask or compliment. Pretty rare car, exquisite design. Of you are able, you must experience owning one of these.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1594865132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4786711, "authorName": "iancoletx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iancoletx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would just like to smell the interior of this thing. It has to positively reek of heady Euro motorsport heritage. Mmmmm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594865637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4786934, "authorName": "chsutherland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chsutherland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic car! Glad to see a real CSL here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594871556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4786999, "authorName": "Bruincars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruincars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A different engine, different carbs, different transmission, different aero elements, different paint... I know some people love restomods, and I have to say that the result looks great, and I\u2019m sure it\u2019s a blast to drive, but it seems to me that with with so few of these gems having been manufactured, and so few of those in the U.S., preservation would have been the preferable route.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1594873976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4787014, "authorName": "Breeze", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/breeze/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*insert tired, pointless whine about modifications other people did to _their_ cars, now for sale, which commenter has no interest in buying even if it was unmodified*", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1594874386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4787087, "authorName": "stcos85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stcos85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "these cars came with the aero kit but just wasnt fitted from factory so they are actually correct for the car. makes me want to get my one finished now", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594878834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4787143, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stcos85,\n\nI know what you mean, but to clarify - not all CSL's came with the aero kit. Only batmobiles came with the kit in the trunk. Most CSL's had the front air dam, but this CSL would not of had one from the factory. Also, the spoiler found on the car's extra/original aluminum trunk lid would not have come from the factory either. No aero on the carb CSL's. They were very plain looking.\n\n\n@craterface,\n\nThe wheels on this CSL are not made by Alpina. They are factory FPS 7x14 BMW wheels offered as an early e24 accessory (not 6x14 FPS turbines or 1974 CS 20 spoke wheels). Date is likely 1978.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1594885419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4787554, "authorName": "Davidlee8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlee8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and i just died.....\r\ndrool", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594907407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4788456, "authorName": "DrRecklessMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drrecklessmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the \u201cL\u201d for light?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594920840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4788696, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrRecklessMD\r\n\r\nYup. \u201cLeichtbau\u201d or lightweight construction. In factory form the coupe sold here is the lightest one could buy. CSL\u2019s got progressively heavier over time, but still lighter than their CS counterparts. I can\u2019t recall where the batmobile landed on the scale.\r\n\r\nThis car is weighed down by the coco mats, which have a dry weight about 60lbs each, or 85lbs wet, as alluded to by @e9er. In a pinch, coco mats can be used as x-ray blankets at the dentist office. I kid I kid - love them!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1594922941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4790058, "authorName": "Racer-X", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer-x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, just wow. Talk about checking all the boxes, well, that and sending up a signal even Batman would be proud of. What an amazing example.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594930147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4790688, "authorName": "pfbz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pfbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YES PLEASE!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594933588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4790956, "authorName": "stcos85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stcos85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Markos \r\nI was under the impression that 500 cars produced came with the city pack fitted and the kit provided for the owner to decide whether to fit it or not", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594935259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4791201, "authorName": "Deigs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deigs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I keep a Minichamps model of a 72 CSL in my office to remind me to work smarter so that someday I might be able to own one. I think I might be running out of time.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1594936746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4791373, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stcos85 Only the LHD 110 series one Bats and 57 series two Bats had this kit in the trunk. Total CSL production is 1,265. 169 Carbed lightweights, 429 injected 3003cc and 500 RHD, 110 series one and 57 series two both 3,153cc.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1594940116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4791372, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stcos85,\r\n\r\nCity pack cars did not come with a Bat kit. The batmobiles came with the uninstalled kit. Not trying to spark a debate. This car isn\u2019t a batmobile and it isn\u2019t really relevant to this auction. Great banter for the coupe forum, although it has all been hashed out already. I\u2019ll get into the weeds if you let me. I\u2019m just trying to exercise self control.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1594940116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4792107, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beautiful car. Unfortunately it was born as an even more outstanding car, and the purest iteration of the CSL cars. It deserves to be returned to it's \"ultralight\" configuration in it's gorgeous original color. As @markos and @HBChris have mentioned, the details on this car have been rehashed many times. Not sure why Henry Schmitt didn't return it to it's original state. It's not like he didn't have the connectiones and means. I saw it more than a few times at the dealership. Perhaps it was more of an attraction in it's wilder, (incorrect) BAT mobile configuration. GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1594959323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4793371, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Duh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh, BATMAN", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595006107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4793489, "authorName": "Djminkin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djminkin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty easy to understand the csl\u2019s. In my opinion the first 169 the most special, the purest. How many early carbs are still original though? Driving around with plastic windows and no bumpers on the streets? Then the push to make all csls look like batmobiles, how many were painted white or silver and spoilers added? Surely a large undertaking to return it to its former glory, but one must first confirm all the alloy parts and thin gauge metal are still in place. These cars in my opinion weren\u2019t special because of their engines, but because of all the early lw and stripped components.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1595007525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4799081, "authorName": "johnba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would it be a crime if I bought this and repainted it white? It's already so heavily modified I feel like anything goes now.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595169959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4799271, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnba \u201cWould it be a crime if I bought this and repainted it white?\u201d\r\n\r\nNo, but it would be absolutely glorious if you would repaint it in factory original \u201cGolf Yellow\u201d!!\r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1595175478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4799426, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Starting to see BaT + Hearst Autos integration at work... \n\nhttps://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a33351228/bmw-3-0-csl-design/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595180498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4801975, "authorName": "tbutton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbutton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a990dna I was just reading that R&T article only to notice at the bottom \"Disclaimer: Bring A Trailer is also owned by Road & Track's parent company, Hearst Autos.\" Had not seen anywhere until now that BaT was acquired last month. Hopefully, things only get better -- we have all seen things like this go the wrong direction far too many times.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595269360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4802875, "authorName": "Tom_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Djminkin Exactly right! But, I will add to that the last group that had the 3.2L engines and the full Batmobile regalia are just as special as the early carbed ones in their own right. It\u2019s the middle ones, the City Pac cars that had less of the lightweight parts but little of the Batmobile spoilers and otherwise standard engines that are the odd ones out.\r\n\r\nThen, then there are the Alpina built CSLs like the silver carbed one that the Prince of Lichtenstein ordered through Alpina that a couple of friends of mine used to own. Full Alpina 250hp Weber DCOE engine, suspension, diff cooler, ZF dogleg trans... Now THAT\u2019s A special CSL!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595274174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4804412, "authorName": "Djminkin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djminkin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes I agree about Alpina that\u2019s in a class of its own but I once considered a bat mobile in that final run and the car was far from an original carb car it even had A/C. Someday people will recognize the first series bats were closer to what they were supposed to be then the second series. Again csls were special because of their lightweight elements. A slightly hopped up engine is surely negated by the weight and pull of an air conditioning system.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595288977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4805146, "authorName": "Cavallino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cavallino/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by Cavallino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595312558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4810599, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What would this be going for if it had been restored to its original \"Golf yellow\" factory look? Less, more or about the same? Were they out of \"yellow\" descriptors in the early 70s? Canary, sun, sunflower, daffodil, chick, banana, lemon, squash, dandelion, or egg yolk? Why choose a random sport? Why not bocce, chess, checkers, cricket, skeet, triathlon, bowling, darts, jarts, croquet or spelunking? \r\n\r\nIn all seriousness, this car is super cool.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595422119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4811203, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can someone help me with a question I have? the BAT site says this is a 1972 BMW 3.0CSL, yet picture 108 says this is a 3.0CS and weights 3960pounds (which I am pretty sure is pretty heavy for a CSL) and slide 109, which is the BMW VIN plate, also says it is a CS. the BAT site is not suggesting that this is anything \"original\" (3.5L engine, 5 speed), which is fine/great, but at its most basic level, I want to confirm that it is a CS with the appearance of a CSL...for what it is worth, I still think it Is attractive (and I have been a bidder), but want a better understanding of what we are really auctioning here...I hope this is not deemed \"non constructive\"...still love the look and stance.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595432016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4811313, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aloysius3 - the car is identified as a real serie 1 CSL \nby the VIN -\nquote -The original carbureted CSLs were based upon standard 3.0 CS production models and therefore have no unique model code or chassis sequence. Instead, their chassis numbers (VINs) fall within the normal 3.0 CS production sequence. unquote\ncourtesy of ,mregistry\u2019 = these CSL have a CS chassis/VIN plague - total production 169 CSL serie 1cars only", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595433590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4811657, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thank you very much m5toureg, makes sense, and very helpful!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595437737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4811669, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 91000, "content": "$91,000 bid placed by aloysius3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595437887, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4811736, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aloysius3 - you seem to be a serious bidder - good luck !!\n> to your weight question =\nquote - According to official BMW figures, a non-optioned 3.0 CSL with all the aluminum body panels weighs 2,568 pounds or about 440 pounds less than an equivalent 3.0 CS. unquote\ncourtesy ,mregistry\u2019", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595438667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4811777, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks, appreciate the color, consistent with what I had read.\r\nas for serious bidder, everyone has to have a dream...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595438944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4816571, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HeavyTank77,\r\n\r\nThe last carb CSL at public auction was valued $290-$330. The auction ended at $245 RNM. It was purchased in the states, but I don\u2019t know what was paid. BaT featured a carb CSL a few months ago that hit RNM at around $111 RNM. The BaT car needed restoration and lacked the original motor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595466648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817149, "authorName": "hugovl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hugovl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here you have a review in spanish with a lot of information: https://periodismodelmotor.com/prueba-bmw-3-0-csl/263824/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595486859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4825607, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don\u2019t know if I\u2019d describe it as \u201cbeautiful\u201d - it needs something more masculine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595620431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4827881, "authorName": "harouts_bmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harouts_bmw/", "bidAmount": 92000, "content": "$92,000 bid placed by harouts_bmw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595654296, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4828599, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 99000, "content": "$99,000 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595689463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4829310, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So would this be Darth Vader or Batman's Bimmer?!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595704499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4829527, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I must assume that the ghastly thing perched on the lid of the trunk was an aeronautics feature which only activated above mach.2 ???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595711326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4829676, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldukguy,\r\n\r\nGhastly thing on the trunk lid is a factory part for certain CSL\u2019s, used in period motorsport. It is no more or less ghastly than the the spoiler on a superbird, which is 3x taller and equally appropriate.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595717720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830238, "authorName": "Nicolas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicolas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm the guy that puts a barndoor roof spoiler on early integrales, so I can perfectly understand and approve of putting the Batmobile package onto early CSL's. It just turns a beast of a car into a monster of a car. So, so iconic.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595760880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830780, "authorName": "maggio.1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maggio.1/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by maggio.1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595780988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4830859, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any one know the weight of the wings? Do they have a function?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595783506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4831267, "authorName": "bmwrocketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwrocketman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ATX-Z8, @Markos, @oldukguy, actually, the mods took 14 seconds(!) off the best CSL Group 2 lap time, during the epic Ford-BMW European Touring Car Championship contests....significantly below Mach 2....sometimes handsome is as handsome does, i.e. they're not just \"boy racer\" bits.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595796947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4831272, "authorName": "bmwrocketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwrocketman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "P.S. 14 seconds off the best time at the Nordschleife, *the* benchmark test location of the day, and still.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595797097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4831386, "authorName": "AB_westcoast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ab_westcoast/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by AB_westcoast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595801266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4831462, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmwrocketman Thanks for the info. I like the looks of the E9 without the bits, but as long as it serves a purpose I would be more than OK with winning this car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595803568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4831468, "authorName": "bmwrocketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwrocketman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @ATX-Z8, authenticity is too rare, no posing here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595803751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4831712, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good info @bmwrocketman!!! BTW - I don\u2019t think the aero kit is ghastly at all. Although if I owned this car, I would do everything in my power to revert it back to factory specs. Can\u2019t say I would judge anyone for leaving it as-is however. The car looks great!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595815037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4831726, "authorName": "bmwrocketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwrocketman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Markos, ex-assembly is always mighty fine. OTOH, got to run the Nordschleife in July '92, in a new E36 325i-4(sedan) as part of the annual global BMW club \"school\". Broke 10 minutes, my goal, and found LOTS of places where lift throttle o'steer(available instantly on all pre-81 BMWs) would have been a serious limiter, trees large in trunk often within 30 yards of the pavement...Look at the early E9 racing pictures, sans aero, but with Alpina \"pig-cheek\" flares, cool, but the wing let \"Hanschen\" collect more bugs on the doors!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595815646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4832202, "authorName": "Gregr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the seats, can someone tell me were these were done or where a similar set can be made. Please DM so as not to distract this auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595857293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4832396, "authorName": "knuck39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuck39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "did this car come out of the Oroville Ca. area??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595861174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4834071, "authorName": "MTZJPM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtzjpm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This same car was sold in RM Sothebys Monterrey in 2019 for 131K.\r\nIt was previously sold at Gooding Amelia Island in 2014 for 148K.\r\nmy opinion is that it wont sell over 150K, but lets see.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595877939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4834711, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595881225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4836409, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://uncrate.com/1972-bmw-30-csl-coupe/\r\n\r\nbetter late than never, more eyes the better", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595896853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4836479, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Objectively , The facts Of NO matching numbers and not original color, I think it might hurt final price.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595898035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4837122, "authorName": "Radar-Love", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radar-love/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could this be another $250k BMW like the M3 that recently sold??? I\u2019m no expert but the last few minutes should prove to be exciting!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595916993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4837262, "authorName": "Ryusuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryusuke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NICE", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595936285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4837315, "authorName": "grmtim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grmtim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just wrote a cover story for Classic Motorsports on these cars. And I have a lot of seat time in them. One of the best cars ever. And this is at about half what a perfect one is worth right now.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595938750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4837469, "authorName": "SephHaley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sephhaley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of those cars that define what cool means.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595941680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4837490, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you ALL once again for your participation in our listing. We have enjoyed showing, speaking and emailing with many of you on the entire 72/73 \u201cThe Contenders\u201d offering and encourage interested bidders to contact us via the \u201ccontact seller\u201d button with any last-minute questions. We are here and happy to help.\r\n\r\nThings to mention.\r\n\r\n1. We have great contacts for national and international transportation and will be happy to assist with logistics.\r\n\r\n2. In lieu of the current situations around the world we are extending 30 days of complimentary storage in our climate-controlled storage facility \u201cThe Vault\u201d for those who may need extra time to arrange delivery. If you need additional time, we are happy to work with you.\r\n\r\nThank you @BaT for another great listing and to the entire community for your enthusiasm, comments and bids.\r\n\r\nWe have enjoyed owning, touring and showing this exciting 3.0 CSL. The overall presentation is stunning but the true appreciation comes behind the wheel with great road manners and driving feel. Rarely seen on the market today the 3.0 CSL is an icon of BMW Motorsports and we are excited to find this wonderful example its new home today! \r\n\r\n#DRIVECLASSIC\r\n\r\nYour Friends,\r\n\r\n@DSFM2005", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1595942061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838144, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has the classic lines that will give the new owner \"instant cool\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595952414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838239, "authorName": "dylanCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dylanca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@coffeebreak I wish I could afford to be instantly cool.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595953812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838251, "authorName": "guerraji", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guerraji/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This CSL seems outstanding, Am a E9 love by years and still hope to have one someday, good luck to the higher bidder, this is a dream car and one of the most beautiful cars made by BMW", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595953934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838427, "authorName": "E911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grmtim Actually about a 3rd... this is not a series two L", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595956521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838430, "authorName": "bripat1744", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bripat1744/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel like you would appreciate this if a villain were driving it in an Marvel movie (or similar). This has always been one of my favorite cars, and this one appears to be exceptional. I will be watching with a sense of envy for certain. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595956606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838545, "authorName": "TyrantRacingClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tyrantracingclassics/", "bidAmount": 118500, "content": "$118,500 bid placed by TyrantRacingClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595957968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838548, "authorName": "CiudaddelosAngeles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ciudaddelosangeles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope this gets all the money. But, I cant be the only one wondering if this won't reach amywhere near the level of the 8K mile E30 M3. \r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595957986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838550, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is so pretty", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595957990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838560, "authorName": "Ninjaneer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ninjaneer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t understand how E30 M3s sell for more than this car. This is the ultimate BMW in my opinion!! GLWS", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1595958109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838565, "authorName": "HairlessB29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hairlessb29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Markos Reviewed this listing\u2019s comments for the first time this morning and wanted to retroactively \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffc your response to the \u201cnot constructive\u201d remark. Although your trowel may have gotten slightly bent from the generous application of the ironic cement, it was artfully accomplished, like a well-constructed brick planter with weeping mortar.\r\n\r\nAnd now, the fun is about to begin on this obsolete old bimmer . . .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595958138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838567, "authorName": "MPOWER5266", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower5266/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ninjaneer it isnt over yet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595958154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838577, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It ain't over till the BaT lady sings", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595958223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838580, "authorName": "Ninjaneer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ninjaneer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mpower5266 Very true. *popcorn*", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595958232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838585, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh boy we're busting out the Red Vines and 64oz cola-flavored carbonated beverage. So exciting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595958323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838590, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would be cool to build out a 88 M5 to look kind of like this black CSL stripes and all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595958354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838603, "authorName": "wagonrocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonrocker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, @ninjaneer, if i recalled, the e30 was all original with 8000 miles on it (or something ridiculously low miles) while the BAT mobile is not quite original. Regardless, I love this BAT mobile ... I just could not afford it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595958503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838621, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This isn't your Father's Buick\r\n\r\nIt's your cool Father's BMW\r\n\r\nGreat car seller @DSFM2005 & best of luck to you & the bidders shortly", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595958695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838623, "authorName": "canyoneagle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canyoneagle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Settling in for this one. Too bad I have to get on a conference call just as the 2:00 bumps begin, of which I imagine there will be many.\r\nThe CSL's are among my absolute favorite cars of all time - I missed my opportunity to get one when they were still reasonably affordable, but the appeal will always be strong to me.\r\n\r\nAll the best to seller and buyer on this rare ride.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595958705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838629, "authorName": "dylanCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dylanca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@canyoneagle seems like you might have some bad reception starting in about 5 minutes...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595958752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838634, "authorName": "Ameralha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ameralha/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by Ameralha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595958761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838639, "authorName": "bill_sd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_sd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "working from home , have separate computer and monitor to watch BAT while working on 'work' computer next to it :)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595958817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838641, "authorName": "TyrantRacingClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tyrantracingclassics/", "bidAmount": 128000, "content": "$128,000 bid placed by TyrantRacingClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595958825, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838644, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bill_sd - Same", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595958849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838654, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 129000, "content": "$129,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595958920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838655, "authorName": "MPOWER5266", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower5266/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bill_sd Im just using my work computer. Haha.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595958925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838658, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always liked the word Homoligation", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595958932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838662, "authorName": "TyrantRacingClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tyrantracingclassics/", "bidAmount": 132000, "content": "$132,000 bid placed by TyrantRacingClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595958950, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838666, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grmtim We just received our second to last copy of Classic Motorsports Magazine in the mail yesterday. Looking forward to reading through it this evening. This example is not perfect, but if refinished in its factory-anointed golf paint it would be closer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595958979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838670, "authorName": "iSpyCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ispycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My holy grail of BMWs", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595958995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838674, "authorName": "CheckEngine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/checkengine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is this car cheaper than the 1988 M3 in hellrot? This one is so much more rare and way cooler!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838677, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I paid more attention to my work instead of BaT, I might be able to afford this", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1595959057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838678, "authorName": "Ameralha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ameralha/", "bidAmount": 135000, "content": "$135,000 bid placed by Ameralha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838679, "authorName": "canyoneagle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canyoneagle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EJM agreed. I mean, the only reason to be Homologationphobic would be related to Group B cars", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838682, "authorName": "TyrantRacingClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tyrantracingclassics/", "bidAmount": 136500, "content": "$136,500 bid placed by TyrantRacingClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838683, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CheckEngine It really is just plain insanity", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838684, "authorName": "MaskedMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maskedman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EJM Homologation", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838689, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 137500, "content": "$137,500 bid placed by aloysius3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838692, "authorName": "aleccartio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3Pedalonly\r\nIf they paid out royalties to BAT comment likes, you'd be able to afford it too.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1595959154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838693, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OH CRAP WE RAN OUT OF RED VINES AND NOW NEED TO OPEN THE BLACK LICORICE VINES", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838656, "authorName": "Mojave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mojave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look at good guy @bill_sd over here! I just have 1 work monitor dedicated to BAT :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838699, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 139000, "content": "$139,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838701, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 141000, "content": "$141,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838706, "authorName": "JTown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "tick tick tick..... the clock weighs heavy at this point in the game", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838707, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bless you @aleccartio", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838710, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aleccartio : I would be RICH then!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838716, "authorName": "spd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She broke my heart at 18, and 48 years later she's done it again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595959269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838717, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 142000, "content": "$142,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838720, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grmtim Where did the e9 bodies stored outside by Karmann start? Truth or folklore?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838722, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great value!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595959315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838725, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great seller", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595959329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838727, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 144000, "content": "$144,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838728, "authorName": "BendWayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bendwayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595959342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838734, "authorName": "aleccartio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that was a secret giveaway by seller that reserve has been met", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595959363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838735, "authorName": "bigfootG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigfootg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great coffee", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595959371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838737, "authorName": "TheRealCStein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therealcstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Scott", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838739, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the fastest two minutes in the collector car world!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595959396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838740, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never know Alec", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838743, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 145000, "content": "$145,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838744, "authorName": "grmtim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grmtim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HBChris, while I wasn't there, the cars were definitely built in batches, so the story about them being stored for months makes sense.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838747, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 147000, "content": "$147,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959430, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838749, "authorName": "TheRealCStein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therealcstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got here 7 minutes ago... wow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838750, "authorName": "Jimavery98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimavery98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@amart0890 is serious, they don't just bid the min bid", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838732, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "7 minutes or 7 minutes BaT time?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838755, "authorName": "rpibabson02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpibabson02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great meeting :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838758, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grmtim I believe it to be folklore, production was consistent what varied was manual or automatic, euro or ROW.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838759, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 148000, "content": "$148,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838761, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Things have now changed at home when I tell my Wife just give me 2 minutes", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1595959503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838763, "authorName": "TheRealCStein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therealcstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3PedalOnly - 7 actual minutes lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838765, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "new owner will be very happy! Enjoy it on the open roads!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595959531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838767, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My buddy has a '73 e9, mines a '72. They are 10 numbers off as far a serial numbers go. Hopefully, his didn't outside for a year!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595959534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838768, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark Not gonna ask what you're referring to", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595959547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838770, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 152000, "content": "$152,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959563, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838772, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ooh - :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838779, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Family show gentlemen :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595959589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838780, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hush falls over room...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838781, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1 of 169 produced!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595959597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838782, "authorName": "MPOWER5266", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower5266/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love watching this and the 73 auctions while my dad is checking on my 71 at the body shop. Haha", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838784, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595959614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838786, "authorName": "SoCal_Vintage_BMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socal_vintage_bmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, someone needs to place a knockout bid so we can also catch the Ceylon CSi that's closing in 8 minutes!!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1595959621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838787, "authorName": "Jodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the 2 o'clock pick me up auction I needed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838788, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Iconic car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838790, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 153000, "content": "$153,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838798, "authorName": "shanon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...It's gonna be a gum fight ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838800, "authorName": "Jimavery98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimavery98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My money is on @amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838796, "authorName": "wagonrocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonrocker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spd, you're dating yourself ... well, same with me, i grew up in a family with a 2800 in sahara paint and a 2002 malaga paint. But as a kid, i lust after a 3.0 csl, much less the BAT mobile. I saw the first BAT mobile in London in 1976. It was white. It broke my heart every time i see one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838805, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trader Vic doesn\u2019t let all his closed restaurants stop him", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838806, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 156000, "content": "$156,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838807, "authorName": "rurrea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rurrea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The green on last week went for 120k more. this is a screaming bargin", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595959712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838804, "authorName": "Acdakar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acdakar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need a lot money fast...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838817, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Recall the Trader Vic's in either Scottsdale or the east Phoenix area 1960's & 70's", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838815, "authorName": "Jodonnell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Hercules, Hercules, Hercules\" - me, everytime a big ole' bid hits.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838819, "authorName": "nunanmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nunanmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thought I was watching an auction. Ended up in a chat room...", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1595959773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838821, "authorName": "dtbreton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtbreton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "agree, this should be 180k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838824, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 157000, "content": "$157,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838826, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a hockey game", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838829, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pingpong", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838831, "authorName": "dylanCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dylanca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The chat stream is half of what makes BAT so entertaining...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595959834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838832, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember the original Trader Vic's in Manhattan.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838833, "authorName": "JTown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the game is a foot...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838839, "authorName": "BMW1600GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw1600gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone needs to drop a big bag if money on the table and say MINE!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838840, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 159000, "content": "$159,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838850, "authorName": "bigfootG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigfootg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I value the chat of each auction very much. obviously can be hilarious, but also helps me learn so much!! we love the BaT community :)", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1595959898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838853, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised no one updated username to \"Batman\" to bid on this!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595959904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838845, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The owner at the time when car was refurbished must have been listening to that Rolling Stones song.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838856, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We\u2019re all so good at spending the other fellow\u2019s dough", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1595959926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838857, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dtbreton so you're not a static watcher either", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838858, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 160000, "content": "$160,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595959942, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838862, "authorName": "SFRob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfrob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@XLR8 love the name", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838864, "authorName": "maxd23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxd23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Comment section is usually more entertaining than the article!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595959960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838867, "authorName": "BR459", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/br459/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@itsfred, it's what I'm best at ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595959975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838878, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 162000, "content": "$162,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838876, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This could go on forever ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838879, "authorName": "CheckEngine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/checkengine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The pictures are pretty too, particularly the fold-out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838880, "authorName": "shanon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who actually reads the articles any more...?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838882, "authorName": "dylanCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dylanca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crazyas00 the original Trader Vics was actually in Oakland ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838883, "authorName": "BMW1600GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw1600gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Better investment than the bank savings account:)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595960028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838884, "authorName": "MPOWER5266", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower5266/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Ceylon e9 is 80,500 for those who cant check both.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838885, "authorName": "JTown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "anyone hedging their bets on the '73 3.0CS ending soon??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838890, "authorName": "BluBusa66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blubusa66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WoW....Just, Wow!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838898, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer,\r\n\r\nTuesdays are my busiest workday. Can you please refrain from having any e9 auction end on a Tuesday? Perhaps meet in the middle. No CSL auctions...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838899, "authorName": "Zgusto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zgusto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dylanCA thought it was Seattle?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838901, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vic??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838900, "authorName": "Acdakar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acdakar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two E9s in one day ... and I have no money... a sad day.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838902, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 163000, "content": "$163,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838904, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My man....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838903, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing a werewolf in Trader Vic's once...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595960106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838909, "authorName": "BMW1600GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw1600gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May set record for the longest BaT auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838910, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@countrysquire He is missed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838913, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Prepping the maitais for Vic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838914, "authorName": "JTown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "73 e9 is now $82k - 50% off BUY NOW!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838918, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 164000, "content": "$164,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960170, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838923, "authorName": "Zgusto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zgusto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "maybe he is a broken down old commodities trader car freak, like me ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838925, "authorName": "SFRob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfrob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Loved the T Vics on Cosmo Place in S.F.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838927, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW We hope this auction NEVER ENDS!!! \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udfc1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838920, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is absolutely worth it, and I am glad that the value is being reflected on it. The buyer will still have at least $100K of headroom if they wish to bring it back to factory spec. That is assuming that this auction doesn\u2019t go bonkers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838933, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not on topic\r\nWarren Zevon should be in the R&R Hall of Fame", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1595960224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838935, "authorName": "Drew510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drew510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BMW1600GT - you must be new here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838930, "authorName": "rsporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmw1600gt, this one won't take as long as the e30 m3 a week ago or so", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838941, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 165000, "content": "$165,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838943, "authorName": "BR459", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/br459/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@amart0890 and @tradervic417,\r\nThank you both for allowing us to live vicariously through your bids :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838944, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@XLR8 Square peg, round hole. The best.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838952, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This where bat is nice no more fees to buyer after 100k mark. More money to spend on bidding..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838956, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I met my wife in Trader Vic's, but she may leave me after this!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1595960302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838957, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not saying that this auction has gone on for a long time, but this car still had paper plates when it started.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838959, "authorName": "MPOWER5266", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower5266/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "83K on the 73 euro car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838958, "authorName": "dtbreton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtbreton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is so much more interesting than the productivity training meeting i have on the other half of the screen", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595960307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838965, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, we hope the comments break 250! What's the record besides the Hearst buyout post?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838968, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 166000, "content": "$166,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838970, "authorName": "KB4F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kb4f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm rooting for @amart0890 in the hopes he wins and has to sell me his Cooper S to make space for the CSL!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838974, "authorName": "CheckEngine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/checkengine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to get back to work! Can there be a Buy It Now button that goes to 20% above last bid?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595960344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838977, "authorName": "white300sl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/white300sl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "winner will be an excitable boy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838979, "authorName": "QQMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qqmiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys I got a 2:30 meeting I gotta get to so.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838984, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm rooting for all the bidders even any that have not shown up yet on the bid column", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838989, "authorName": "BR459", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/br459/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Your respective bosses will understand.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838994, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only one of the many auctions that have me with a smile on my face\r\nNot much will do that now", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838996, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 167000, "content": "$167,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838995, "authorName": "texasjoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasjoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "we can collectively write you a note excusing your late arrival if that helps any.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839000, "authorName": "loki_the_bubba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loki_the_bubba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have access to lawyers and guns, but alas not his much money.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595960427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839007, "authorName": "IFGD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifgd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love all the Zevon references.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839009, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too much action, we need a nap now. But can't from all the licorice and soda.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839013, "authorName": "CheckEngine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/checkengine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My boss drives a Tesla so no, he will not understand.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595960470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839016, "authorName": "BR459", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/br459/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@loki_the_bubba,\r\nThat's all Idi Amin needed", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839017, "authorName": "mbo1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".....and his hair was perfect", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839019, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 169000, "content": "$169,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4839020, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In May, Volvo 1800S started at 2pm and finished at 2:58.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839022, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't have a boss.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839026, "authorName": "jdpanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdpanta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@countrysquire...............was he drinking a pina colada?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839027, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW, the modified Pantera is heating up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839031, "authorName": "mslRS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mslrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This \"BAT\" has hit the fan...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839035, "authorName": "CheckEngine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/checkengine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you don't have a boss, you should be BIDDING!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838992, "authorName": "Acdakar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acdakar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "200k....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839039, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mach 1 @Doritoman ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839041, "authorName": "Jimavery98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimavery98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who wants to guess the final selling price? I go for $183,500 I know absolutely nothing about this car, just hear to watch the auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839046, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 170000, "content": "$170,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4839050, "authorName": "MPOWER5266", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower5266/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@checkengine I just got pics of my 71 all sanded down and looking sad, cant afford to bid on this. Haha", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839053, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Why were you late for the meeting?\"\r\n\r\n\"BaT Batmobile. And no, I didn't stutter.\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595960613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839056, "authorName": "jackjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We\u2019re still $80k less than the low mileage M3 that sold last week. This is 10x cooler, more rare, and iconic than that car... and you won\u2019t kill this car\u2019s value by actually driving it.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1595960623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839058, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did have a 2012 Boss but traded it on anew Grand Sport.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839059, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe it will end with a 72", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839074, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 172000, "content": "$172,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960670, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4839081, "authorName": "bigfootG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigfootg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "interesting bid haha", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595960701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839082, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 172000, "content": "$172,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4839087, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT server struggling!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839089, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, that's a first. Anybody else see that?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595960721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839090, "authorName": "KB4F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kb4f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was that a blind bid?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839091, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Server issues", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839093, "authorName": "IFGD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifgd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Uh oh.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839095, "authorName": "grmtim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grmtim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't think this one was nearly done yet when I saw the bid this morning.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839097, "authorName": "WMarder1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmarder1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It reset the clock... could be a new strategy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839100, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Need to extend a few minutes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839103, "authorName": "adjwoolley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adjwoolley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT regretting the $5K cap too!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839105, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final sales price divided by 177.59 bhp equals...?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839107, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 173000, "content": "$173,000 bid placed by tradervic417", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4839108, "authorName": "spd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We should probably shut up, eh?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595960782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839113, "authorName": "CheckEngine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/checkengine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see what you did there!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839112, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fill in the amount, blank check.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839114, "authorName": "Zgusto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zgusto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "guess I'll keep driving my 94 850CSI...the cool Bimmers seem to hold their value..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839123, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Black 850s are sufficiently sinister", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839128, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "probably the 70k+ views??? glitch", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595960848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839131, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am liking the trend of high dollar BMWs...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839130, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 175000, "content": "$175,000 bid placed by amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4839134, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Out of respect I'm going silent until it's done", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595960856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839139, "authorName": "MPOWER5266", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower5266/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "73 car sold for 89K.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595960870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839141, "authorName": "CheckEngine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/checkengine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish my stocks went up this fast, they only seem to go down on this pace.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839152, "authorName": "Zgusto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zgusto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@itsfred mine is the only of both years, in black/parchment. These 3.0s have that same sinister look...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839158, "authorName": "solarfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solarfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this listing, at least for me, is no longer appearing on the \"Current Auctions\" page", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839161, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All yours, @amart0890. Smartly played and smartly bought.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1595960939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839162, "authorName": "white300sl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/white300sl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody's going to strike-up the band. Will it be amart or trader?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839165, "authorName": "Jimavery98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimavery98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is that the end?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839166, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Out of respect I\u2019m telling them how awesome they are", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839170, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Checking for last second bids... story of the day!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595960969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839169, "authorName": "tradervic417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tradervic417/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was a pleasure....", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1595960969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839173, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the End", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839174, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/28/20 for $175,000 to amart0890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960974, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4839176, "authorName": "Mojave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mojave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @amart0890!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839180, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595960992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839182, "authorName": "Jimavery98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimavery98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats @amart0890 I knew you would win!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595960996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839184, "authorName": "KB4F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kb4f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely bought @amart0890", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595960997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839185, "authorName": "johnss2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnss2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just in time for that 2:30 meeting", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595961002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839189, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "....Less than $1000 per horsepower.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595961010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839193, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done gents", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595961019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839199, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer and seller. Great auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595961036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839198, "authorName": "spd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy motoring!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595961036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839200, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bravo, and happy to see it go to a great new home and caretaker.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595961038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839203, "authorName": "guerraji", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guerraji/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, nice car indeed good luck with it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595961048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839206, "authorName": "BMW1600GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw1600gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well Done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595961061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839219, "authorName": "AlfaMistress57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamistress57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595961087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839218, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everybody, Very very happy!!!", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1595961087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839224, "authorName": "TUD17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tud17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding! Congrats to @amart0890.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595961105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839227, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You should be happy! I'm quite jealous.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595961123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839228, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen so many server overloaded auctions & many of us see the signs - Glad it wrapped up in a positive way\r\n\r\nWay to go seller @DSFM2005 once again\r\n\r\nHappy for you @amart0890 ~ Enjoy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595961128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839229, "authorName": "dylanCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dylanca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zgusto - that was the first one that was opened as a Trader Vics, the one in Oakland had another name first, but Vic changed the name to Trader Vics before the Seattle one if I remember correctly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595961133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839238, "authorName": "nunanmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nunanmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer That could have been a fun auction to watch but between the server freezing and off-topic chatting it was unwatchable. Sad.\r\nCongrats to the winner.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595961175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839239, "authorName": "BluBusa66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blubusa66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!! What a Beautiful car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595961179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839240, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well Played All!!! Great Sale!!\n\n@amart0890 : Congrats to you, Sir! Another fine addition to your collection. Enjoy!\n\n@DSFM2005 : Congrats to you too. Another good sale for you. Thanks for bringing this CSL here.\n\n@tradervic417 : Honorable Mention to you as well! Good Job.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595961204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839394, "authorName": "HairlessB29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hairlessb29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Erroneous flag on trademark comment; apologies.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595962316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839399, "authorName": "rentalvhs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rentalvhs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful car. Congrats to @amart0890!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595962353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839510, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HairlessB29\n\nNo worries - Comments jump around sometimes - I believe just hitting the flag link alerts BaT to consider reviewing the comment at hand and does not automatically remove a comment - Guessing some comments get a flood of flags and then get deleted\n\nI have not had a comment flagged and removed yet & try to stay constructive or engaged\n\nHaving said that there are probably a few here that will go on a mission now to get me my first \"Flagged as not constructive\" comment :)\n\nRegards", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595963353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839543, "authorName": "HairlessB29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hairlessb29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark: \ud83d\udd96\ud83c\udffd", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595963422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4840117, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an Outstanding car! Great Buy - ENJOY!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595966650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4840730, "authorName": "fixkars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fixkars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$175k WOW!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595968786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4841758, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrates to seller and buyer !!\ud83d\udc4d\n@HBChris, @grmtim, @e9er - I believe the outdoor storage myth has an actual\nbackground by the fact that the series II RHD CSL (500 units) to be shipped out to the U.K. \nwere indeed - after assembly at Karman Werke, Rheine/Germany - stored outdoor\nin a port in Belgium for a considerable period of time before finally shipped out to the U.K. -", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595974937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4841786, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@m5toureg The myth is that unpainted shells were stored outside. Some even thought that Karmann built the shells and shipped them to BMW which we know is not true as Karmann built them from start to finish. Maybe there is a photo out there somewhere but I doubt it. Cheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595975211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4842023, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HBChris - indeed there appears to be a bunch of NOT \ncorrect information provided for on Wikipedia (under Karmann) which is a shame and for sure is causing a lot of unfortunate confusion. Very sad. \nThank you for YOUR always well balanced inputs and the apparent knowledge behind them \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\ude00", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595980131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4843849, "authorName": "jproops", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jproops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Karma never built the bodies for BMW and they were stored outside with no rust proofing until needed for completion. If you are interested in purchasing one, it would be wise to try and find one with a fall completion date which gives you the best chance of one where the unfinished body did not sit outside through the winter. Due to the very limited production numbers of CSL\u2019s this may be very difficult to find. It took me 10 years to find a good one with a fall completion date, no rust history, and the City Package, for my comfort in my advancing years. They are well worth the wait as they are a great drivers touring car which handles beautifully in pure comfort with unmatched visibility. Fun, fun, fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596036626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4843863, "authorName": "jproops", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jproops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correction. Karmann did in fact build these bodies for BMW. GOTTA LOVE AUTO-correct.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596036786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849355, "authorName": "m5toureg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5toureg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jproops - quote - .....> and they were stored outside \nwith no rust proofing until needed for completion........< unquote - hearsay ?! is there any proof for this ? \ntime witness, pictures, documentary source ?? I can NOT \nsee any reason or assembly/production requirements why coach and car builder ,Karmann\u2018 should have to store any E9 body shells outdoors before assembly. In fact specifically the\nCSL production was performed under a time frame/pressure \nin order to get the cars ready in time to meet with the homologation process requirements.\nPLEASE DO NOT confuse E9 and CSL production with the \nlater first 6 series assembly/production, THAT is an entirely different story.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596106190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4854455, "authorName": "Bigtoe32067", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtoe32067/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need to apply for a job at Drivers Source as a test driver. I think they\u2019re right down the road from me. They\u2019d wouldn't even have to pay me. \r\nOnce again they have a car I dreamed of as a young man and still do. \r\nKeep up the good work and the great pieces of automotive history. \r\nTony", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596152453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5253139, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is amazing!, the condition is mint and much much better than what I was expecting it.\r\nI have not been able to enjoy it yet, because the car does not have an A/C and the temperatures+humidity here in Miami have been between 95 and 105 F since I received it, I will be enjoying it probably en December or January when the temperature I hope will be more pleasant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603981465, "type": "comment"}]