[{"id": 11128057, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Afternoon BaT Friends. Today I am bringing you a very nice, driver quality 260Z. We recently obtained this car from the estate of the one original owner in New Jersey. Totally original except for the desirable carb swap out to enhance both performance and fuel economy. A short drive makes it clear that this was a cared for car thru it\u2019s life with one owner. I will be attentive to questions thru the week and I invite inspections here in Erie PA if you so desire. \r\nThank You\r\nGeorge.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1680626762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11128074, "authorName": "GTEASER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gteaser/", "bidAmount": 1974, "content": "$1,974 bid placed by GTEASER", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680626869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11128114, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of particular note: The AIR CONDITIONING in this car works perfectly. One of very few not needing attention, this one blows nice and cold. Also, radio plays and power antenna functions as do all the gauges and lamps.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1680627116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11128116, "authorName": "Reducs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reducs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a twin to my first car. I loved that car.\r\n\r\nIt's already going for more than the $1,500 I paid. \ud83d\ude22\r\n\r\nI want a do over.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1680627126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11128448, "authorName": "Larryg119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryg119/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a exact duplicate in my barn that I am attempting to get to this stage at least if not better. mine only has 86K miles on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680628229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11128732, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo added of previously missing original cigarette lighter. I found it in the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1680629526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11129011, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of note: We just replaced both the clutch master and slave cylinders along with a new pressure hose. Clutch works perfect. One of the best, non abused 4-speed gearboxes I have ever experienced. Easy quiet shifts and no resistance downshifts every time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680630767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11129063, "authorName": "Zorank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zorank/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Zorank", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680630935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11129609, "authorName": "Doug1961", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doug1961/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why are you selling such a nice Z?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680632936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11129676, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The one year only 260Z between the 240 & 280. Beautiful example. Would love to drive this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1680633223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11129961, "authorName": "Pivo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pivo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller understanding that this is a 50 year old car and anything can go wrong, thoughts on driving it say 500 miles? Brakes, suspension function as they should? Any wander, pulling, vibrations, leaks, smoke, odd noises at speed? Would love to drive this home.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680634444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11130757, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Doug1961. I search out these cars for resale as part of my business.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680638611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11130796, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pivo. I have driven this car enough to state that I think a long trip would not be a problem. The car feels very good at highway speeds and nothing seems to be of concern. Any travel in a 40-50 year old car can have unforeseen failures but this car has the feeling of being ready to go.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1680638821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11133018, "authorName": "Pivo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pivo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller pic 22 appears to show clearcoat peeling?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1680645404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11133124, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pivo That is NOT clear coat peeling. The hood has some water spots that are possibly from a car cover. Likely could be compounded out. I may have my guys do that tomorrow, strangely you could not see them indoors, only visible when I drove car off site for photos in bright sun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680645843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11133128, "authorName": "KwaiChang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwaichang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pivo I was looking at that myself and wondering why BaT didn't put it in the description, its either the clear or stained/discoloration from cover/storage, but I also noticed the hood might be a different shade a than the fenders, and it looked like some pot marks/dirt in the paint on the tops of the fenders in one photos, so definitely driver paint. Still a nice car and it looks like a possible long-term storage situation and needs thoroughly gone through. I really like this color.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1680645851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11133168, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So again, the overall repaint on the car was done over 20 years ago. It is an excellent color match to the original color. Car is very presentable as a nice driver but paint is not show quality. Good shine and not failing anywhere, no crazing or delamitation. Car was not driven much at all in the last two years. It is currently serviced and road ready as you see it here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680646257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11133188, "authorName": "KwaiChang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwaichang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the DOT date codes on the tires? https://www.chapelhilltire.com/how-to-read-your-tires-dot-number/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680646406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11134228, "authorName": "Investr2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/investr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 260z was a short run car that having owned, restored and raced 240z, 260z, and 280z's was under appreciated. 240z's were not a very rigid platform to build without reinforcement (cage). 280z were and felt heavier. The 260z was more rigid than a 240z and lighter in weight and feel than a 280z. I loved the controllable drifts I could do with a 260Z in corners.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1680657354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11134446, "authorName": "margo1rich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/margo1rich/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by margo1rich", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680660121, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11134511, "authorName": "Zorank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zorank/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by Zorank", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680660932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11135288, "authorName": "Pivo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pivo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller pic 84 shows open fittings atop the carb drain covers and what looks like an open pipe lower on the right below the carb. Wouldn\u2019t these cause vacuum leaks? What should be connected to them? Understand that these are not the carbs that came on the car but any open fittings should be connected to something no?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1680693903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11135350, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Investr2 I never realized that a 260 body structure differed from a 240 in rigidity. I\u2019ve had a few of these and thought they had a slightly different feel but never gave it much thought. Thank You for your insight. \r\nGeorge.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680695274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11135493, "authorName": "cruisemissile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisemissile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pivo, it has been a long time... but I had one of these 260z's long ago, I think those vent type fittings that are open besides the two carbs were just fitted with either a cloth or rubber tube that went over and attached to the oem air cleaner housing that surrounded the filter and encapsulated it all on the air intake. I think they just warmed the air stream when the car is coldest, would be the purpose. I think that other plumbing item that is unused might have been going over to the carbs to regulate temperature of the float bowls with water. Maybe those carbs on their do not require regulation with the water or coolant or some mechanic that changed something in the past might not have hooked that up ? I do know that these cars are somewhat subsceptable to vapor lock during high temperature heat soak use, so some time later on maybe a mechanic can check that out? Love the color.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1680698091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11135532, "authorName": "kjohn1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kjohn1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI the open fittings on the carb float bowls would normally be plumbed into the backside of the stock air filter box. Their function is to allow air to escape the float chamber as fuel enters the float chamber. They should NOT be capped off. The aftermarket filters on those carbs don\u2019t have the needed fittings for the float vents nor do they have a fitting for the valve cover breather. On this car as well as my 240, the valve cover is vented with a small K&N filter. Not sure what the other pipe in pic 84 but my \u201cguess\u201d would be for disconnected coolant plumbing that has since been out of play.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1680698542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11136549, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kjohn1 & @cruisemissile Thank You for the correct answer to the carb question. They are properly plumbed and work flawlessly. Easy start hot or cold, smooth idle, great performance. These SUs are the better choice for one of these cars if you plan on driving it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1680708760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11143699, "authorName": "Borgme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/borgme/", "bidAmount": 3260, "content": "$3,260 bid placed by Borgme", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680750272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11145105, "authorName": "VirgilFlowers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/virgilflowers/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by VirgilFlowers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680791883, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11145153, "authorName": "VirgilFlowers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/virgilflowers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a dash cap installed over the original dash?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1680792332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11145367, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VirgilFlowers. Yes. There is a dash cap fitted over what is surely an ordinal pad which was showing some cracks. It\u2019s a top half only cap fitted nicely.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1680794054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11148832, "authorName": "Gistus1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gistus1972/", "bidAmount": 5260, "content": "$5,260 bid placed by Gistus1972", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680810702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11153329, "authorName": "Investr2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/investr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would it be possible to get better pictures of the front lower control arm thrust strut mounts on both side (the frame section typical rot out, the wheel rolls under and then things get really squirrelly while driving)- the factory reinforcement is shaped like a trapezoid on the outside of the frame. Additional photos of the rear rocker repairs would also help- in the photos the rear rocker seam, the body line appears to be filled over, but may be an optical issue with the current photos. \r\nAlso the dash cover was and is very common. I have owned, restored and raced many Z's and only one had a crack free dash in all those years", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680872864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11156667, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Investr2. The front frame suspension mounting points appear solid and show no prior repair. There is no \u201csquirrelly\u201d driving feel whatsoever. The rocker to quarter seams are filled but it must not have been anything severe as the spot welds are evident at outer wheelhouse and lower pinchweld to floor pan. I will add some additional photos depicting this likely tomorrow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1680893139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11163161, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1680967974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11163168, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple photos added showing rear of rocker panel.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680968043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11163917, "authorName": "beandubb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beandubb/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by beandubb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680974058, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11167198, "authorName": "VirgilFlowers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/virgilflowers/", "bidAmount": 6260, "content": "$6,260 bid placed by VirgilFlowers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680989988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11175305, "authorName": "ZHPMAFIA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zhpmafia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great presentation of a rare Z indeed. As mentioned prior the 260z is a one year production run. This is a vin dated early 74. The later 74 1/2 260z came with the rounded 75 and 76 fat bumpers. The dash gages appear to have the correct \u201cearly\u201d z font. Good luck with the auction. Makes me regret not keeping my 76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681087075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11177098, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ZHPMAFIA Interesting points on the 260Z. I have often thought the one year only 260 was under appreciated taking into account its rarity and the fact that it retains the early Z styling while being an improved car. This particular car with the early production features would be the one to have and it seems to be very seldom seen.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681137028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11177802, "authorName": "BAWright", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bawright/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by BAWright", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681142937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11179265, "authorName": "beandubb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beandubb/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by beandubb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681149866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11180267, "authorName": "Gistus1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gistus1972/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Gistus1972", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681153749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11181831, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681160424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11183639, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just put 100 miles on my 260Z this weekend. An early small bumper car with dual SU carbs. What fantastic cars these are. Comfortable interior and surprisingly practical. Smooth torquey motor. Lots of fun to drive! GLWA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681175716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11184402, "authorName": "specialtycarsflorida", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialtycarsflorida/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by specialtycarsflorida", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681191177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11184728, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning BaT Friends. As we enter the final day of the sale of my clean little 260Z, I will try and be attentive to any last minute questions that may assist your decision to bid. I hope to see you all here later this afternoon as we wrap up another BaT Z-Car auction. Thank You for the positive comments and respectable bids thus far. \nGeorge Lyons.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681214285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11185382, "authorName": "Gistus1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gistus1972/", "bidAmount": 8260, "content": "$8,260 bid placed by Gistus1972", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681222637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11185949, "authorName": "MCStapleton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcstapleton/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by MCStapleton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681227577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11186142, "authorName": "specialtycarsflorida", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialtycarsflorida/", "bidAmount": 10200, "content": "$10,200 bid placed by specialtycarsflorida", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681229136, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11186358, "authorName": "rdaltonjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdaltonjr/", "bidAmount": 10450, "content": "$10,450 bid placed by rdaltonjr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681230764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11186634, "authorName": "Tex981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tex981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had an early '74 for over 20 years and put over 100K mi. on it. This one is a driver with all the period specific mods you would expect. The SU carbs are from an earlier 240 (71 or 72). If you had an early '74, you were on the hunt for a wrecked 71 or 72 for the pre-emission carbs. They replaced the flat-top versions that were OEM on this car which were prone to vapor lock. But removing the smog pump and flat tops, cured that issue and with the earlier SU's it was super reliable. Not one issue after the carb swap. The wheel covers here are from a later 280 and looked more modern on the car vs. the old style caps. I had added a 280Z center console arm rest and under dash skirt trim (to hide wires). The original body style, thin bumpers ( for 1/2 of '74), A/C, and the upgraded 280Z interior, I always thought was the nicest of the early Z's for daily driving. A little heavier than the first 240's with their cardboard glove boxes, and slightly more refined, but still a hoot to drive and had (has) the looks. If you want an early Z as a driver, this is a very good candidate. It looks great and these are very rare these days. Makes me miss mine!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681232736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11186668, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681232851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187074, "authorName": "beandubb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beandubb/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by beandubb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681234371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187087, "authorName": "ng-dataset", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ng-dataset/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by ng-dataset", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681234405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187505, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681235750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187740, "authorName": "specialtycarsflorida", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialtycarsflorida/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by specialtycarsflorida", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681236514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187743, "authorName": "ng-dataset", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ng-dataset/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by ng-dataset", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681236523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187752, "authorName": "specialtycarsflorida", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialtycarsflorida/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by specialtycarsflorida", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681236556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187772, "authorName": "Hume", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hume/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had one of these rare 260s for over 30 years and I love it, as do all others.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681236654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11187830, "authorName": "ejensentx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejensentx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hume, I have had mine for about 28 years, although it has become pretty modified over that time period so that it is a 260Z in body only. Still turns heads everywhere we take it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681236905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11187886, "authorName": "JonG2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jong2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is there oil seepage at the rear diff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11187902, "authorName": "ng-dataset", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ng-dataset/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by ng-dataset", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237289, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187941, "authorName": "beandubb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beandubb/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by beandubb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237453, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187977, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187978, "authorName": "ng-dataset", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ng-dataset/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by ng-dataset", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11187991, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188000, "authorName": "Paulytunes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulytunes/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Paulytunes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188006, "authorName": "specialtycarsflorida", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialtycarsflorida/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by specialtycarsflorida", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188009, "authorName": "Paulytunes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulytunes/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Paulytunes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188013, "authorName": "specialtycarsflorida", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialtycarsflorida/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by specialtycarsflorida", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188031, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188035, "authorName": "eylermj42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eylermj42/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by eylermj42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188042, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188046, "authorName": "eylermj42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eylermj42/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by eylermj42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188049, "authorName": "SullyJohnson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sullyjohnson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's getting interesting now...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681237946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188054, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237957, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188058, "authorName": "eylermj42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eylermj42/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by eylermj42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188062, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681237999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188066, "authorName": "eylermj42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eylermj42/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by eylermj42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188070, "authorName": "SnidelyWhiptrash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snidelywhiptrash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the last 2 + minutes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681238037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188075, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238056, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188077, "authorName": "eylermj42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eylermj42/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by eylermj42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188085, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238120, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188089, "authorName": "eylermj42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eylermj42/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by eylermj42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188099, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188106, "authorName": "eylermj42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eylermj42/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by eylermj42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188110, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188114, "authorName": "eylermj42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eylermj42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good fight! I\u2019m out. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681238239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188139, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/11/23 for $25,500 to cmils2621", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238346, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11188142, "authorName": "SullyJohnson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sullyjohnson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188156, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another great BaT auction sale, Thank You, George", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681238415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188159, "authorName": "Salty17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/salty17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alot of money for a 260", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681238426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188165, "authorName": "Paulytunes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulytunes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About $10k higher than my budget. I think I need a bigger budget.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681238474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188216, "authorName": "Hume", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hume/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to the purchaser.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681238649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188217, "authorName": "cmils2621", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmils2621/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was a passion purchase for me. My first car was a 260z bought back in 1985 when I was 16. Had 130,000 miles on it and its fair share of rust but it was beautiful. Drove it for 5 years and then it was parked on the street in front of my house when a driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into it, demolishing it. Have wanted one now for a long time but life, kids and hundred other practical reasons not to. I wanted one I could drive and this one is in PA , much closer to me than all the cars in CA. I was hoping to not have to pay this much but this is a goldlilocks car for me and I was going to get it. Can't wait to get behind the wheel again.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1681238654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188300, "authorName": "Durangoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/durangoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m with you, @cmils2621. My first car was a 260z in 1981. I loved that car. It was so much fun to drive. Unfortunately it was stolen while I lived in Miami, not too long after I bought it. It was a rust free car and the body panels were removed and the remaining car was abandoned. Been wanting one ever since. You got a great one. Drive and enjoy and you will be transported back to younger days. Cheers!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681239081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188305, "authorName": "GeorgeLyons (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgelyons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cmils2621 I'm thrilled to hear your passion in chasing this car. I'm a true car nut and I love stuff like this. You will enjoy this car immensely. Thank You, George", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681239092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188333, "authorName": "SnidelyWhiptrash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snidelywhiptrash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cmils2621 It was a good buy, and You\u2019re not gonna care about that price once you start driving it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681239201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188426, "authorName": "Duke2017", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duke2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cmils2621 this car is worth EVERY Penny of 25k IMO !!!! And, it will only gain value !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681239635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11188525, "authorName": "Hume", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hume/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "True enough. I was offered twice as much for the one I own.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681239976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11190084, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @cmils2621! Looks like you found a great example.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681246662, "type": "comment"}]