[{"id": 4988808, "authorName": "skl48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skl48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen and heard this car in person, and it is beautiful!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1598929613, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:06:53+00"}, {"id": 4988814, "authorName": "pgharris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgharris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Pre-A, love the color.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1598929715, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:08:35+00"}, {"id": 4988816, "authorName": "Lotus111r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotus111r/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Lotus111r", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598929736, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:08:56+00"}, {"id": 4988834, "authorName": "Chas_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chas_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I still dunno why these cars must be called a \"pre-A\". It's a 356. \nAlso, if 8 valves were replaced, why not all of them ? :)\nA nice care in any case.GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598930354, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:19:14+00"}, {"id": 4988838, "authorName": "esoteriklaundry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esoteriklaundry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful. 356 cars only have 8 valves. And simply calling an early car a 356 leads to too much confusion, hence the term \u2018pre-a\u2019.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1598930739, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:25:39+00"}, {"id": 4988847, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ooof Dah.\r\n\r\nThat's North Dakotan for: \"Watching.\"\r\n\r\n;^)", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1598930769, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:26:09+00"}, {"id": 4988851, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the mods seem mildly inappropriate for a car this rare and old.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1598930865, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:27:45+00"}, {"id": 4988888, "authorName": "Wjhpc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjhpc/", "bidAmount": 35600, "content": "$35,600 bid placed by Wjhpc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598932013, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:46:53+00"}, {"id": 4988891, "authorName": "CCCLV97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccclv97/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by CCCLV97", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598932092, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:48:12+00"}, {"id": 4988899, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Uff da meda Not even close @Sludgo. Better check with your Norwegian friends.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1598932282, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:51:22+00"}, {"id": 4988909, "authorName": "Lotus111r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotus111r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing car. I enjoyed being the high bidder while it lasted!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598932651, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 20:57:31+00"}, {"id": 4988918, "authorName": "Dutch5109", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutch5109/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video and a listen at the engine would be great. \r\nPaint meter as well would be welcomed. \r\nIf Frank Beck worked on this car, you know it's going to be exceptional....which also means that the BAT price will be higher as well. \r\nI'll have to think about this one....at least I have 8 days to 'think about it'...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598932901, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 21:01:41+00"}, {"id": 4988962, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the Telefunkin telefunking?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1598934405, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 21:26:45+00"}, {"id": 4988966, "authorName": "tncarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tncarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"We stand on the shoulders of giants\"\r\n-- my 2015 911, upon seeing this beauty.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1598934627, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 21:30:27+00"}, {"id": 4988978, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is Pre-A short for Previously Affordable?", "likes": 25, "timestamp": 1598935283, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 21:41:23+00"}, {"id": 4988985, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is just so gorgeous and...well...adorable! The little boy in me wants to pick it up, open and close the doors, gaze at the meticulous interior detailing, then put it on the floor and scoot it down the hallway! Of course I would have a dedicated soft cloth to polish it before carefully placing it back in the box and returning it to it\u2019s oh so special, secret hiding spot under my bed. Sweet dreams......", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1598936026, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 21:53:46+00"}, {"id": 4989008, "authorName": "werthie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/werthie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SWVintage\r\n\r\ngreetings from West LA\u2026 who did your clear bra installation?\r\nalan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598937202, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 22:13:22+00"}, {"id": 4989054, "authorName": "nowhere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nowhere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Get in and get wischening as Jenks intended! - if you can come up with the cash for the inevitably rich price that is. Bent window pre-A... wanted one ever since reading \"Porsche: Past and Present\" as a teen back in the 80s... well, maybe that lottery ticket I haven't checked yet is a winner...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598940362, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 23:06:02+00"}, {"id": 4989053, "authorName": "917-12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/917-12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan that's the best written complement about a car on this forum that I have read.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1598940495, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-08-31 23:08:15+00"}, {"id": 4989110, "authorName": "lromanosky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lromanosky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nowhere I have a little book about the 356 authored by 'Jenks', who of course used it for travelling around Europe reporting on racing. The last chapter is about the 911, which had just came out and Jenks didn't like it at all. Too soft, not a sports car, for a different type of buyer... and worst of all it required no wischening!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598951158, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 02:05:58+00"}, {"id": 4989115, "authorName": "Lodgeskins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lodgeskins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is on the dash directly to the right of the gauges? Looks like a picture frame... Beautiful car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598951771, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 02:16:11+00"}, {"id": 4989125, "authorName": "Full-Garage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/full-garage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not original, not what I would call an \"outlaw\"; perhaps a \"scofflaw\"? Beautiful car and in exceptional condition. GLWTA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1598953890, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 02:51:30+00"}, {"id": 4989262, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's so beautiful I want to cry . Amazing job Amazing colors.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1598963839, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 05:37:19+00"}, {"id": 4989306, "authorName": "kbd09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbd09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pre-A cars are something else. I love those taillights.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598964939, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 05:55:39+00"}, {"id": 4989300, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dougdadmac: Oh sure, sure, sure. Next thing you\u2019ll try to tell me is that lutefisk is an actual food substance. \n\n;^)\n\nStill watching. Clicked on it first thing this morning....gorgeous. \n\ngod dag!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1598965139, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 05:58:59+00"}, {"id": 4989332, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ya, just try and find one of those radios \ud83d\ude1e", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598965399, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 06:03:19+00"}, {"id": 4989349, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even with a replacement engine this is a special car. Beck\u2019s and CE provide a measure of confidence that things were done correctly.\r\n\r\nShould be a stratospheric sale.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598965709, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 06:08:29+00"}, {"id": 4989353, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598965739, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 06:08:59+00"}, {"id": 4989373, "authorName": "Autofair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autofair/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by Autofair", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598966121, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2020-09-01 06:15:21+00"}, {"id": 4989375, "authorName": "SWVintage (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swvintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@werthie, picture 157 in the gallery is the receipt for the clear guard from Rolling Art here in Scottsdale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598966190, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 06:16:30+00"}, {"id": 4989397, "authorName": "Paw333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paw333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There arent enough words to describe this cars beauty. Simply stunning.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598966701, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 06:25:01+00"}, {"id": 4989426, "authorName": "veloce356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloce356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chas_H, the Gmunds ran from 1948-1950, the Pre-A models from 1951-1955, the A models from 1956-1959, the B models from 1960-1963 and the C models from 1964-1965. There is some overlap along the way.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1598967278, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 06:34:38+00"}, {"id": 4989474, "authorName": "werthie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/werthie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT Family: Any clear-bra recommendations in Los Angeles?\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598968206, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 06:50:06+00"}, {"id": 4989524, "authorName": "bluesman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great car. I'm looking at this while watching the Overhaulin' 356 episode, doesn't have to be original.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598969153, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 07:05:53+00"}, {"id": 4989533, "authorName": "Chas_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chas_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@veloce356 What designation is on the official paper work? Does Porsche call this car a pre-A?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598969321, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 07:08:41+00"}, {"id": 4989611, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Already at $150k before I even notice it with 7 days remaining on the clock? That sounds just about right! What a mesmerizing little beauty this is. \ud83d\ude00", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598970463, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 07:27:43+00"}, {"id": 4989691, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, we already saw a preA beater sell for $146k", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1598971412, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 07:43:32+00"}, {"id": 4989759, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, a visual treat just to see one of these.....first time I've seen one; amazing! What's the horsepower on this coupe?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598972500, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 08:01:40+00"}, {"id": 4989791, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks great. The blue color does help it a lot. The mods are fine for drivability and for events that let you in with them (A MM will certainly not). I love those pre-A..\n\nBidding started ambitious, given the car sold in Arizona earlier this year for an \"all in\" $173,600. Back then, I thought that was a pretty correct result. It is a few months later and if you played your portfolio well on Robinhood, then this looks like a great asset to park some money. GLWS.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1598973312, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 08:15:12+00"}, {"id": 4989815, "authorName": "mwendell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwendell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the very final photo, the write-up of the work done when diagnosing oil leaks is particularly descriptive... \"Lose part of middle finger on left hand.\" Yikes!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1598973711, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 08:21:51+00"}, {"id": 4989828, "authorName": "Leif_in_Calif", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leif_in_calif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm old enough to remember when these were not appreciated at all. When this car was 10 years old, if it was really nice, you might get $1,000 for it. My father had one as his first Porsche. He decided to rebuild the engine so he put a 36hp VW in while he worked on the Porsche motor. No power (obviously) but with higher gearing and better aerodynamics than the bug, he got an unheard of 40MPG.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1598973811, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 08:23:31+00"}, {"id": 4989936, "authorName": "peetsdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peetsdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This deserves a spot in the MoMa sculpture garden.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598975316, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 08:48:36+00"}, {"id": 4990001, "authorName": "Chrispc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It might be appreciated if the pre A experts could list the mods they feel don't belong for the rest of us non pre A peanut gallery. I'm wondering how one would even go about sourcing a bent windshield as a replacement. Beautiful car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598976391, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 09:06:31+00"}, {"id": 4990062, "authorName": "CartBeforeHorse_BAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cartbeforehorse_bat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope the buyer on this beauty is also the buyer of the blue speedster at Road Scholars....matching pair.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598977099, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 09:18:19+00"}, {"id": 4990131, "authorName": "Seppvm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seppvm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can\u2019t stop looking at this car, or rather work of art. Stunning.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598977962, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 09:32:42+00"}, {"id": 4990333, "authorName": "pjs911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjs911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such beauty in its simplicity.\r\nWas Porsche so fwd thinking that it was prepping for a GPS screen back in '53?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598980486, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 10:14:46+00"}, {"id": 4991067, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 356A and \"pre-A\" cars are the only Porsches I've ever had a desire to own. Unfortunately, \"desire\" is a far as it'll ever get. This '53 is simply stunning! Only watching. If the Big-@$$ Lotto ticket comes through...then, maybe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598985006, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 11:30:06+00"}, {"id": 4991276, "authorName": "northNH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My \u201853 had a big old Telefunken multiband tube radio in that \u201cGPS screen\u201d spot...\n\nAs I\u2019ve mentioned before, everything coming out of the speaker sounded like an air-raid warning broadcast straight out of WWII.\n\nSold mine in \u201875 for $4500, in a stroke of genius.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1598986374, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 11:52:54+00"}, {"id": 4991675, "authorName": "amart0890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amart0890/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the actual engine a Porsche ?, or a VW engine ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598988750, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 12:32:30+00"}, {"id": 4992427, "authorName": "Leif_in_Calif", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leif_in_calif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT \"experts\": what year (or engine number) did the 3 piece case appear?\r\n Amart0890: Porsche. They do look somewhat similar from the top, but the easiest way to tell is VW's don't have an oil filter. If you see them apart, they are very different, especially the cylinder heads.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598992085, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 13:28:05+00"}, {"id": 4992695, "authorName": "Ricster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Image #159, invoice for repairs. Labor description says \"lose part of middle finger on left hand\". Was there an extra charge for this or was it included in the original price ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598992969, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 13:42:49+00"}, {"id": 4992931, "authorName": "robertbates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbates/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a Telefunken radio for sale in the 356 Registry Classifieds, $2150. High bidder better snap it up!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598994171, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 14:02:51+00"}, {"id": 4992998, "authorName": "MarkRS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is always fascinating to me reading comments about cars that individuals have never seen in person or have driven. I have done both with this 53. The owner has been cursed (or maybe blessed) with the same obsession with perfection that I endure. Most would not care about small oil leaks or occasional misfires. This owner takes it to a new level of obsession. He rebuilds the motor. He approaches all his projects in this manor. For the people who are truly interested in one of the best Pre-A's in the country, bid with complete confidence that you wont be disappointed when the truck rolls up with your new ride. My guess is the first thought will be WOW its even better in person !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598994780, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 14:13:00+00"}, {"id": 4993535, "authorName": "petyourpreA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petyourprea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Leif_in_Calif this car apparently has a two piece case 1300S manufactured in early 1954. The 3 piece cases start late \u201854 at case 50101. A friend told me today that this motor as made by Porsche would be the same as a 1500S crank case with a Hirth roller bearing crank (2 bearings) and also the same camshaft.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598998387, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 15:13:07+00"}, {"id": 4993553, "authorName": "Dave_W", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"oh this is a cute little car. I think I'd like to have it. I will throw in a bid of $150,000\".\"\r\n\r\nSeriously....what's that like? :0", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1598999157, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 15:25:57+00"}, {"id": 4993569, "authorName": "oakseasons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakseasons/", "bidAmount": 151000, "content": "$151,000 bid placed by oakseasons", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598999371, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2020-09-01 15:29:31+00"}, {"id": 4993763, "authorName": "beckseuropean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckseuropean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mwendell, I confess... it was MY finger. While wiping down the case with engine running at 3k said finger was in a rag which got pulled in between the flywheel and case. Turned my finger into hamburger. Fortunately a very good plastic surgeon gave me a new finger without having to use any part of my scrotum or other body part.\n\nThis is a cool little go cart. Definitely runs much stronger than a feeble 1300.\n\nAnd no... our wonderful customer wasn't charged extra for the finger.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1599003944, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 16:45:44+00"}, {"id": 4993809, "authorName": "In2details", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/in2details/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "northNH.... Not to make you feel bad but a restored decent correct radio sells for what you sold your car for in 1975! Yikes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599004521, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 16:55:21+00"}, {"id": 4993830, "authorName": "Stephenacworth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephenacworth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beckseuropean I miss you Frank - come back to the Early911S Registry!!! Sorry about your finger though, hope all is good now!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599004887, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 17:01:27+00"}, {"id": 4993873, "authorName": "nichemotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nichemotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I went and saw this car in person earlier this year when it sold in Scottsdale. A few things to note is the motor does not retain its original \u201croller crank\u201d and the floor was replaced with a T2 356A floor I believe, not quite correct for a Pre-A. I spoke at length to the man who restored the car and he even sent me pre-restoration photos. The car was in rough shape like many early cars, but the car did receive a nice restoration. The restorer told me that the previous owner (2 owners ago) ran out of steam and a few things needed \u201cbuttoned up\u201d. He claimed the front windshield never fit quite right. Not sure if this had been addressed. Also, if I remember correctly there were many different brands/era of window glass. Very nice paint job though. Good luck with the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599005697, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 17:14:57+00"}, {"id": 4993912, "authorName": "northNH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My \u201853 was reportedly one of the first with the 1500cc motor, as emblazoned on the back lid.\r\n\r\nAlso mine had the directional switch with the flashing indicator at the end of the stalk.\r\nI seem to remember it\u2019s shaft was thinner than shown here, like a chrome pencil, and at the end was a graceful cylinder with a red translucent bulb cover. \r\nBut that was a long time ago...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599006258, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 17:24:18+00"}, {"id": 4993950, "authorName": "Autofair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autofair/", "bidAmount": 160000, "content": "$160,000 bid placed by Autofair", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599007046, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2020-09-01 17:37:26+00"}, {"id": 4993969, "authorName": "SWVintage (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swvintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nichemotors, in speaking with the restorer he bought it from the widow of the prior owner as he passed away before he could finish the restoration. The windshield fits excellent. I am happy to accommodate an inspection here at my place with several lifts, or I can arrange to have the car brought to a shop of your choice for an inspection.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599007294, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 17:41:34+00"}, {"id": 4994338, "authorName": "SWVintage (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swvintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have submitted videos to @BAT. I'm sure they will be up soon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599014777, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 19:46:17+00"}, {"id": 4994419, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos from @SWVintage have been added to the listing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599017245, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 20:27:25+00"}, {"id": 4994606, "authorName": "Mike-7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike-7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Watching the video of the car driving in regular traffic was giving me a mild case of anxiety.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599024369, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-01 22:26:09+00"}, {"id": 4995559, "authorName": "srop816", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srop816/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is so cool! love the color!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599060766, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-02 08:32:46+00"}, {"id": 4995741, "authorName": "Splitwindow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/splitwindow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@werthie I\u2019m very happy with the clear bra on my \u201871 911T that was done by chips away. No affiliation our just a satisfied customer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599062881, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-02 09:08:01+00"}, {"id": 4995830, "authorName": "veloce356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloce356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chas_H, The Kardex won't show anything called a 'Pre-A' because the 'A' models didn't exist. In the period, it was just called the '356' as it was the 356th design project done by Porsche. I think the 'Pre-A' term was created possibly by enthusiasts to differentiate them from the 'A' models. Later models of the 356 use the 'A-B-C' model letters in their Kardex files.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1599063985, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-02 09:26:25+00"}, {"id": 4995936, "authorName": "WheelerDlr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelerdlr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great restoration. The silhoutte of these pre-a cars is absolutely stunning. much want! Looks like its out of the gate! No luck needed", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1599065564, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-02 09:52:44+00"}, {"id": 4996476, "authorName": "johnsfolly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnsfolly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I pulled this out of the widow's barn many years ago and watched from time-to-time as the previous owner had a 100% concours complete restoration performed over a number of years. It is a fantastic example of a pre-A and finished in the original correct color.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1599070730, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-02 11:18:50+00"}, {"id": 4998510, "authorName": "Autofair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autofair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "johnsfolly, Is the widow still with us and do you have any additional background on that owner...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1599081220, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-02 14:13:40+00"}, {"id": 4999553, "authorName": "Gmundboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmundboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought that dash end splice was supposed to be left unfinished... between the A-pillar material and the painted dash...no? All the 53's I've seen have had that part unpainted. Picture 39 shows no divider.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599097513, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-02 18:45:13+00"}, {"id": 4999569, "authorName": "johnsfolly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnsfolly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Autofair, the previous owner was best friends with the original owner, both having lived in SE Michigan. Some time after he passed away, ownership transferred to the the second man who had it restored by Brad Janousek (who does resto work for the Classic Car Club of America Museum at Hickory Corners, MI). That second owner drove the car once, to give the widow a ride in it-- I believe she was courted in this car back in the day. That's the only time I saw her and it was about two years ago. Don't know whether she is still living. I do know the restoration took several years as some parts were simply unobtanium.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599097752, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-02 18:49:12+00"}, {"id": 5000614, "authorName": "TEAMSIMPLE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teamsimple/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am reading the comments and can not believe that what I see is what everybody else sees. To make this car correct would cost way north of $200,000 making it a $360,000 car that may or may not be worth that amount. Chuck Beck once told me, \"a fool and his money are some party\". I get that not all of these cars can be perfect but if you are really considering buying this car seek out the folks who really know and have it inspected! This car has been on and off the market for years at various prices! at $80,000 and as a driver it may be worth it (in my opinion) only if you are willing to live with it as it is and or spend a decade hunting down the correct parts and having it re-put back together RIGHT!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599142452, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-03 07:14:12+00"}, {"id": 5000733, "authorName": "beckseuropean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckseuropean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TEAMSIMPLE, 2 words: Singer Phenomenon.\n \nWe live in a different time where qualified shoppers can buy WHATEVER they want. If they want a non-stock hotrod that's entirely their prerogative and you don't get a vote in that, no matter how much you know or what kind of \"expert\" you are.\n\nNot everyone is concerned about having a \"correct\" car. \nBelieve it or not.\n\n+1 for Chuck Beck. What a national treasure! For those who have never sat down with him and heard some of his stories, do yourself a favor and seek him out. He breaks ALL the rules.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1599144252, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-03 07:44:12+00"}, {"id": 5000877, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember a guy had a green one for sale in Paradise Valley AZ for...$1200 bucks. This was back in 1971 or so. Probably just wanted to get rid of it because he just moved from Michigan or someplace and it didn't have A/C. I recall he had it FSBO with a sign on it and I did a double take because of the weird \"bent\" window. What would anybody want with another slow, early 356? Back then people were taking out the motors and putting them in dune buggies. Frank, that is a ghastly story about your finger. A similar incident happened to an old roommate when he was working summers at a dock in NoCal. Something heavy dropped on his finger. Doctor sewed it up, grafted on some skin from somewhere else, and he was fine. He even claimed he could grow hair on his finger. Said he had a \"French Tickler\". Hah. GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599146087, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-03 08:14:47+00"}, {"id": 5003882, "authorName": "johnsfolly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnsfolly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TEAMSIMPLE, I believe you are mistaken about this car having been on and off the market for years. My truck, my trailer and my winch pulled this car out of a barn in Milan, MI for the second owner (my neighbor) under the eyes of the widow of the original owner. I helped my neighbor trailer to Brad Janousek's where he worked on it on and off for about 5 years as my neighbor paid the ever-accumulating bills. I picked it up from Brad's shop and watched the widow go for a ride. It then went by transport to the auction in Arizona where, I assume, the current seller bought it. He seems to have put good money into it trying to sort it out. Not sure why he has decided to sell it so soon, but that's his business. Does no good to denigrate someone else's car with false information. I think we would all benefit from your pointing out those items that are of concern to you. Can't say I agree with the seller's choice of updates, but it's his friggin' car! I have no financial interest in this and have no acquaintance with the seller. Just trying to set the history straight. And Chuck Beck has had his hands on this car.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1599166669, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-03 13:57:49+00"}, {"id": 5004116, "authorName": "beckseuropean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckseuropean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnsfolly, \"And Chuck Beck has had his hands on this car.\"\r\n\r\nI find that hard to believe; the car doesn't have a V-12 or GT3 motor in it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599167465, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-03 14:11:05+00"}, {"id": 5005058, "authorName": "buzztub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzztub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, as to this car....and I understand that most people don't like the nitpickers. But if you really want a car that is restored to what it looked like when it left the factory, this is not the car you should buy. I know. I own a 1953 Cabriolet which is pretty original. This car has a myriad of issues with respect to originality. Still looks pretty though!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599177686, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-03 17:01:26+00"}, {"id": 5005265, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite color today ! This is just a stunning Pre-A.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599181327, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-03 18:02:07+00"}, {"id": 5007334, "authorName": "TEAMSIMPLE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teamsimple/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car in 1953 100% German. In 2020 about 10%. Philips screws in 53 zero in 2020 over half. front script silver back script gold. It only looks like a 53 and that is from a distance. it is made up of replica parts and reproduction American, Mexican and China bits. I am no expert I only offer my opinion and this car was restored by folks who do not know these early cars of people who did not care about authenticity. It is beyond a mess. I would even say it is a replica it is so made up of post 2000 year manufactured parts. real bits are out there and there are still a few folks who know how to restore and put them together. This car is a rolling tribute to money down the drain unless they can pawn it off on some uninformed enthusiast who believes all the glowing comments posted about it. me i would not touch it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599241959, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-04 10:52:39+00"}, {"id": 5008175, "authorName": "917-12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/917-12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A strike out rate of 66.667% for Teamsimple... yikes!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1599246067, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-04 12:01:07+00"}, {"id": 5008652, "authorName": "reggiedog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reggiedog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, was the comment false? \n\nIt seemed like it was quite obviously \"highly-opinionate\" as many of it's counterparts such as, \"it's worth at least XYZ (more than now),\" of even \"THE MOST BEAUTIFUL UNDERVALUED CAR TODAY!\"\n\nBaT is obviously \"buyer beware\" and P cars have a zillion true experts offering insight and information that it's hard to think one comment could change the valuation unfairly. A higher-end buyer would, presumably, not be swayed by any one particular commenter, but might be given food for thought as to validity and origin. (Like, did anyone actually drink bleach for fear of C19?)\n\nI think that comment should have stood and the audience should be given more credit. A true market can - and should - surface the negative with the positive. Otherwise, the site favoring one side (buyer) over another (seller.) No?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1599248195, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-04 12:36:35+00"}, {"id": 5011024, "authorName": "pjs911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjs911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...not to mention his On Base Percentage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599288522, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-04 23:48:42+00"}, {"id": 5011156, "authorName": "beckseuropean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckseuropean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m surprised at BaT\u2019s confusing and inconsistent application of censorship. While I disagree with strikeout king\u2019s opinion, as @reggiedog implied it wasn\u2019t remarkable or incendiary. Playing favorites will not go well for BaT. Or buyers. \n \nI would love to know what criteria BaT uses when playing Emperor?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1599309462, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-05 05:37:42+00"}, {"id": 5011625, "authorName": "berfinroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berfinroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Radio antenna but no radio. Interesting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599321516, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-05 08:58:36+00"}, {"id": 5011630, "authorName": "Kidney_boy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kidney_boy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has it been convered to 12 volt?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599321637, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-05 09:00:37+00"}, {"id": 5012860, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beckseuropean\r\nCheck out the \u2018rules for commenting\u2019 under BaT\u2019s FAQ down at the bottom. The flagging thing is such a mixed blessing. I\u2019m sure it\u2019s key in maintaining BaT\u2019s uncommon level of civility but it also sometimes serves to censor unpopular opinions. IMO, unless a comment is directly insulting it should be left standing. Plus, if it\u2019s really ignorant it can remain as an embarrassment for eternity!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1599364408, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-05 20:53:28+00"}, {"id": 5012891, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SWVintage\nThanks for the drive vid, that was really fun! I was even OK with the suburban streets thing because of the sound, good camera positioning, and killer tatoos. I was also aware that you were heading for the hills and the closer you got, the happier I was....until the video stopped.....DAMN.....but then started again as you headed up into the switchbacks - WOOHOO! I just gotta say there is something so deeply pleasing about this car. The shape, the color, the wheels, interior, long shift throws, sound and even the mods. Jeez, what a sweet heart - I think I\u2019ve got a crush on it!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1599367421, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-05 21:43:41+00"}, {"id": 5012895, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry to chime in so late. But, have we discussed the IMS yet?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599367610, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-05 21:46:50+00"}, {"id": 5012990, "authorName": "Bigtoe32067", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtoe32067/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cars like this bring all the so called experts out of the woodwork. \nNot the some aren\u2019t experts overall but certainly not on this car and not on what the owner wanted. \n\nI personally love this car and wouldn\u2019t have done anything differently. It\u2019s beautiful and has an awesome presence. \nI\u2019d be exceptionally proud to call this mine and drive it around and show it off. \nSome don\u2019t like it but to each his own. \nThanks for bringing this here for us to lust over. \nGood luck\nSigned one very jealous watcher. \nTony", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1599387525, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-06 03:18:45+00"}, {"id": 5013481, "authorName": "TexasOutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the Pre-A pieces of automotive art, with true significance in Porsche history! I own next to last Pre-A (54222), an Outlaw (shown on Petrolicious), and restored to my taste a number of yrs ago. This color is magnificent and would be a show stopper everywhere. The new owner will love it for many years.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599411138, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-06 09:52:18+00"}, {"id": 5013739, "authorName": "SWVintage (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swvintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kidney_boy, 6 volt.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599419567, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-06 12:12:47+00"}, {"id": 5014418, "authorName": "ethankitchen14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethankitchen14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the most perfect pre-A I've ever seen (I've probably saved over half the auction photos to my phone, lol) but...\r\n\r\nWhat's with the radio aerial? There's a blank space where it should be (or where it was)... what's the story there? Did it break, get stolen, etc? As a music person, it just stood out to me. \r\n\r\nWhatever it was, I can't imagine the correct radio would be easy to come by... probably a Becker or Bendix or something.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599444593, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-06 19:09:53+00"}, {"id": 5014626, "authorName": "Jsbenham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsbenham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was the original color of this car? And can anyone confirm this car was in California mostly from 76-96?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599457916, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-06 22:51:56+00"}, {"id": 5014719, "authorName": "NZVW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nzvw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is NOT a 'bent'\r\nIt's so DOPE it's\r\nTWISTED", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599478185, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 04:29:45+00"}, {"id": 5014955, "authorName": "SWVintage (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swvintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jsbenham, per the Kardex(picture 95) this is the original color, Azure Blue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599487343, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 07:02:23+00"}, {"id": 5015010, "authorName": "SWVintage (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swvintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@berfinroy, @ethankitchen14, ordering just a radio antenna was an option on early Porsches.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599488672, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 07:24:32+00"}, {"id": 5015017, "authorName": "HiRevJunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hirevjunkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ethankitchen14 \r\nTelefunken was likely the OEM radio supplier", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599488728, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 07:25:28+00"}, {"id": 5015058, "authorName": "PorschePhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porschephil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember my father's 58 1600 Normal quite well. He bought it used in the early 60s and Michigan road salt had done a lot of damage. I don't recall it sounding anything like the drive video, though. Possibly the engine change, or maybe Abarth exhaust (he also had a '62 Fiat Abarth 750). Still, a good trip down memory lane.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599489645, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 07:40:45+00"}, {"id": 5016710, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this example of the model currently on offer with reserve in a Premium Listing reportedly refurbished, or restored?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599506391, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 12:19:51+00"}, {"id": 5017179, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599508929, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 13:02:09+00"}, {"id": 5018529, "authorName": "sfdooley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfdooley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599515397, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 14:49:57+00"}, {"id": 5019230, "authorName": "t44e6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t44e6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You have got to have the doors hood and decklid on the car when you do the bodywork! Unfortunate.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599527020, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 18:03:40+00"}, {"id": 5019625, "authorName": "seth356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seth356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning. I wouldn\u2019t change a thing. Keep a towel handy to wipe the drool off.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599538128, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 21:08:48+00"}, {"id": 5019697, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my favorite aspects of this car is the wheel/tire combo. So I\u2019m looking at the only two photos of the wheels but, wouldn\u2019t you know, both tires are oriented so the tire size is hidden! @SWVintage , would you mind telling us the tire size? They look slightly large for the rim and pleasingly tall. 175/80/15? Whatever they are they perfectly enhance the \u201850\u2019s-era-illustration vibe of the car - perfection!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599543276, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 22:34:36+00"}, {"id": 5019705, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah damn, I found the tire size in the write-up but too late to edit - sh_t!\r\n\r\n@JBQuick\r\nThis isn\u2019t the same color as your gorgeous blue \u201857 Beetle is it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599543806, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-07 22:43:26+00"}, {"id": 5020024, "authorName": "EliseSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elisesc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I see a car this simple, beautiful, brilliantly-engineered and cozy, I have to wonder if we have really moved forward with our modern, safe, gigantic monstrosities.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1599571134, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 06:18:54+00"}, {"id": 5020122, "authorName": "QuietJet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quietjet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "perfection.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599573331, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 06:55:31+00"}, {"id": 5020201, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "V NICE !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599574643, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 07:17:23+00"}, {"id": 5020264, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What letter comes before \"A\"?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599575636, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 07:33:56+00"}, {"id": 5020272, "authorName": "ejhansen05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejhansen05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an awesome looking and sounding car. Great job with the restomod on it. The new owner will have a blast with this one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599575733, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 07:35:33+00"}, {"id": 5020540, "authorName": "CULLYSBRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cullysbro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A well sorted 356 like this one has no peer for pure driving pleasure. Driver and car become one. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599580389, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 08:53:09+00"}, {"id": 5020559, "authorName": "weissach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weissach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "5.50x16 are a serious bitch to install. there is no room between the drum and the wheel house in the rear. Stock tires were 5.00 x 16 aka pizza cutters. Great looking car - few incorrect details like the rear pop out latches etc but those are fun to correct as you take it out on the road as it was designed to do! !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599580648, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 08:57:28+00"}, {"id": 5020585, "authorName": "CULLYSBRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cullysbro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMHO this car needs no 'correcting', it is pure Porsche perfection as is. Hope the new owner enjoys driving it as much as I've always enjoyed mine. ' Sure they made Porsches after 1965, but who cares ' (with the exception of 912s that have a 356 heart) ; -)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1599581038, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 09:03:58+00"}, {"id": 5020611, "authorName": "robertbates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertbates/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@weissach Correct about the tires. However, I have a 1954 pre-A Speedster with the same rear fender clearance issue - What helps a great deal is to spray the that part of the tire in contact with the fender arch with silicone spray. A finesse move ot two and it slips right in and on the wheel.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599581255, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 09:07:35+00"}, {"id": 5020754, "authorName": "weissach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weissach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robertbates - yes but i have white wall tires on mine. That would ruin those....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599583415, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 09:43:35+00"}, {"id": 5020790, "authorName": "weissach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weissach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CULLYSBRO to each their own of course. But i would personally install the trunk seal in correctly, it's meant to keep water out, not in :)... The rear pop out latches should be the early ivory 'crown' type, the ones installed now are for a B or C model. The radio delete plate is home made as it is missing the 2 distinct ridges as well as the unobtanium Porsche script. None of this stands in the way of enjoying the car as is of course.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599583882, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 09:51:22+00"}, {"id": 5020796, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mt 1956 A Outlaw has 195 60/15's on real Fuchs with disc brakes. They are the biggest I can go and have never touched. This car is a gem.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599583883, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 09:51:23+00"}, {"id": 5020805, "authorName": "weissach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weissach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@manpot the rear arch on an A is significantly different from a Pre A. The discs help with clearance over the lumpy drums too of course.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599583969, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 09:52:49+00"}, {"id": 5020882, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robertbates\r\n@weissach\r\n\r\nMay be a silly idea - What about deflating the tire a bit for mounting on the hub & then inflating to the proper psi afterwards? Just a thought", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599584878, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 10:07:58+00"}, {"id": 5021068, "authorName": "CULLYSBRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cullysbro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@weissach Oh the horror !! A smidge of black 3M seal on the back would negate the issue.\nHow much water do you think this sweetie will be exposed to ? This car is why we have ' People's Choice Concours '. The totally anal among us will disagree.. ; -)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1599587089, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 10:44:49+00"}, {"id": 5021126, "authorName": "teflonkid68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teflonkid68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful 356 what a nice color new owner will enjoy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599587398, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 10:49:58+00"}, {"id": 5021140, "authorName": "oakseasons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakseasons/", "bidAmount": 161000, "content": "$161,000 bid placed by oakseasons", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599587472, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2020-09-08 10:51:12+00"}, {"id": 5021256, "authorName": "teflonkid68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teflonkid68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will this hit 200k with a nom? It sure is beautiful", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599587979, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 10:59:39+00"}, {"id": 5021265, "authorName": "MichaelM912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelm912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How cool would it be to integrate Porsche latest PCM interface where the radio is now? Just kidding, sort of ;) GLWTA. I love this car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599588012, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 11:00:12+00"}, {"id": 5021275, "authorName": "CULLYSBRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cullysbro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the Speedster is the Bathtub, then this iteration is the Teardrop... My 356 is jealous that I'm infatuated by this beauty..... the 912 too.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599588079, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 11:01:19+00"}, {"id": 5021286, "authorName": "Abuong01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abuong01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599588087, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 11:01:27+00"}, {"id": 5021349, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 9/8/20 at $161,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599588301, "type": "system", "endDate": "2020-09-08 11:05:01+00"}, {"id": 5021354, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, that was a bit anti-climatic.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599588313, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 11:05:13+00"}, {"id": 5021361, "authorName": "Hugh_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hugh_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On to the 2002 NSX!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599588330, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 11:05:30+00"}, {"id": 5021378, "authorName": "CULLYSBRO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cullysbro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A chaotic World renders chaotic results....Maybe next year if there are adults in the room..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599588411, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 11:06:51+00"}, {"id": 5021389, "authorName": "phieldbar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phieldbar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car but a bit of an outlier - not enough mods to be a true Outlaw, but not pure enough to compete for concours", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1599588457, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 11:07:37+00"}, {"id": 5021417, "authorName": "Paw333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paw333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im surprised at this. I think @phieldbar nailedit.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599588578, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 11:09:38+00"}, {"id": 5021599, "authorName": "seth356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seth356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t think there\u2019s a good explanation for this. But what do you set the reserve at when selling a car like this? I guess $160k is chump change these days", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599589421, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 11:23:41+00"}, {"id": 5022220, "authorName": "zuno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will never forget the evening we owners retrieved our cars from the NYC Concours d'Elegance in the early 2000's. Jerry Seinfeld's handlers could not get his early Porsche started. Apparently a stuck starter solenoid. I lent them a rubber mallet I carried in my \"road pack\" tool kit and a whack on the starter freed it up. I jumped back in my 1959 Eldorado Biarritz convertible wondering why anyone would care about these high production, underpowered tin cans as I calmly drove away. I am familiar with these cars, but never understood the appeal. They are not exactly period Astons or Ferraris.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599592315, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 12:11:55+00"}, {"id": 5022914, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do not think there is anything wrong with the result, nor surprising: The car was bought for an \"all-in\" $173,600 in February in Scottsdale. This represents a high bid at the RM auction of $155k at hammer, prior to the 12% buyer's commission.\n\nYou got two very consistent public results. In my opinion, the market has assigned a consistent $-value to this car for now. Hope it will find a new seller as I doubt it will reach much more anywhere else.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599595332, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 13:02:12+00"}, {"id": 5023657, "authorName": "NewDayDons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdaydons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where was vshiryvan when you needed him?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599598645, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 13:57:25+00"}, {"id": 5024280, "authorName": "protwin1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/protwin1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why does someone always have to chime in about how these are horrible cars that are overvalued? The prices they bring speak for themselves. Also why do they feel compelled to look at the listing much less make a comment to the post?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599602075, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 14:54:35+00"}, {"id": 5024446, "authorName": "In2details", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/in2details/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Exactly protwin1. Who would compare it to an Aston or Ferrari anyway. Apples and oranges!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599603425, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 15:17:05+00"}, {"id": 5024863, "authorName": "northNH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My lady is no Grace Kelly or Sophia Loren but she makes me look and feel good whenever I take her for a ride.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599609337, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 16:55:37+00"}, {"id": 5025581, "authorName": "marco-polo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marco-polo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...\r\nThere are no words the can describe this rare beauty... there is no substitute.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599631440, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-09-08 23:04:00+00"}]