[{"id": 16759997, "authorName": "oldassgoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldassgoat/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "USD $14,000 bid placed by oldassgoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738787262, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16760109, "authorName": "sinlinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sinlinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful GTO, amazing color combo! Do you know what gear set was swapped in (picture 139)?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738787610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16760763, "authorName": "GeeTO_Dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geeto_dave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I note that the car is listed in Costa Mesa, CA. Is the car available for a local viewing/inspection?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738789510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16760801, "authorName": "RLA442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rla442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "its not clear in the text; Is the motor & trans original to the car & match the VIN#? the car is located in California?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738789637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16760809, "authorName": "NukeU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nukeu/", "bidAmount": 14510, "content": "USD $14,510 bid placed by NukeU", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738789677, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16761519, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car but I can't get past the body side moulding. It really detracts from the cars lines.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1738792175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16761528, "authorName": "Manywheels59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manywheels59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always have soft spot for 68-72 Goats ...the window sticker I find fascinating as I purchased my 1970 hardtop for $350 in 1977....glwa", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738792195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16761655, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture #124-125 reflect that it once had a tow hitch on it. \r\n\r\nThe good old days. \r\n\r\nYou gotta love that!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738792598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762072, "authorName": "Tempest65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tempest65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last year for the GTO in a convertible\r\n\r\n@seller Description references corrosion on frame. Can you please elaborate? Suggest you document the engine and trans codes/numbers to help bidding.\r\n\r\n6 above above snowing where I am, lets see a driving video with top down and this tiger rowing through it's four gears! :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738794249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762234, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tempest65, the corrosion mentioned was just stated because of the surface level browning in pictures 126-128 otherwise the frame and everything is in great shape.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738795073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762244, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RLA442, the car is all original", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738795124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762288, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car clearly and desperately needs a paint job. \r\nGood time to pull the side body vinyl moulding when painting it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1738795411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762539, "authorName": "frankieNJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankienj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "are you planning to add a start and running video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738797927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762545, "authorName": "richardjacobs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardjacobs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have PHS on the car? Is the car an original four speed and number is matching", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738797961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762654, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not the most engaged seller here\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738799189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762683, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@richardjacobs, the car has an original four speed as shown on the factory window sticker.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738799439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762704, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ilussooc\r\nDoes the car have PHS docs?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738799659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16762748, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@georgepehanick @richardjacobs, the client does not have the PHS packet but I will talk to him and see if he wants to request those. They take about 4-5 days to receive once requested.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738800186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16763004, "authorName": "Handsofstone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handsofstone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@iLussoOC What a great car and I can tell that it is an original car. I love it and would be probably just drive it as is. So maybe I would change fluids and plugs. maybe wires and coil and points etc. but leave everything else as is. I would drive it and enjoy it. Once you paint it the trim and other items will look old......then you replace all emblems etc, and the interior will look old.....then the top.........you get my point by that time.......life has moved on. Great car!!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1738802559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16763142, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ilussooc\r\nDoes the car run and drive properly? \r\n\r\nI'll be coming through OC Monday, I'd like to have a look at it. \r\n\r\nIs that possible?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738803971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16763335, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "USD $20,000 bid placed by Joes124", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738805764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16763355, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ilussooc\r\nPlease post pictures of the heads showing the casting number (should be 96), the engine block code (should be WK), the VIN stamp on the block (down low on pass. side of the timing cover - usually easy seen from under the car), and the VIN stamp on the transmission. Thanks, Joe\r\n\r\n@georgepehanick \r\nPlease post your observations. Thanks, Joe", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738806080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16763407, "authorName": "barbacuban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barbacuban/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s amazing this GTO appears to have spent most of its life in New York and by looking at the pictures does not appear to have rust. It just has an aged paint job in the body looks extremely straight. This is a great car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738806750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16763607, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a hunch this car hasn\u2019t been driven in quite some time. \r\n\r\nThis engine compartment tells the story.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738809300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16765002, "authorName": "bkrug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller unless I'm wrong I believe you can still request a rush on the PHS docs if you pay a little more.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738851942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16765047, "authorName": "bkrug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller You said the car is all original, it would be nice to see a few paint meter readings to confirm the current paint on the car. @georgepehanick you are correct about those side moldings, they have to go.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738852354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16765621, "authorName": "PontiacNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please post a legible picture of the window sticker.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738857365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16765663, "authorName": "Edgetrans3200", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edgetrans3200/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "USD $20,500 bid placed by Edgetrans3200", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738857656, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16766030, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ilussooc\r\nCan you please get this on a lift and take good detailed pictures of the complete undercarriage ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738860295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16766058, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ilussooc\r\nCan you post photos of the bottom of the doors ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738860505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16770603, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. \r\n\r\nThis seller sure isn\u2019t doing the consignor any favors here. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738875515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16770757, "authorName": "RLA442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rla442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your reply like someone else ask could you please post the picture of the Vin number on the block and the code from the block and heads thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738876029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16771176, "authorName": "Tempest65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tempest65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738877617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16772268, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PontiacNut, here is another photo of the window sticker", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738882610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16772625, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738886164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16773069, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ive seen this car before.. they still haven't cleaned the engine compartment... i agree no service here.. half hearted at best .. shame", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738890192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16773870, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ilussooc\r\nI am, and several others are still awaiting pictures of the heads showing the casting number (should be 96), the engine block code (should be WK), the VIN stamp on the block (down low on pass. side of the timing cover \u2013 usually easy seen from under the car), and the VIN stamp on the transmission. Thanks, Joe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738899912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16774173, "authorName": "Driboot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driboot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just curious if there ever was a problem with the starter overheating?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738907504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16774404, "authorName": "richardjacobs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardjacobs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no PHS no picts of block numbers why?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738929367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16777360, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "USD $20,750 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738955026, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16782789, "authorName": "bkrug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The @seller has 5 days left in the auction, hopefully he is digesting all the information requests and will supply all the answers next week, hopefully.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738975501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16783015, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, I have definelty heard everyones feedback about getting PHS docs and the stamp photos. The car is with the client so I am waiting on those photos but I will make sure to submit when I receive them. Thank you for your patience.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1738977640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16786095, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are a few photos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739037616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16788613, "authorName": "RLA442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rla442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can\u2019t tell if this is a no reserve auction or not ? also I Saw the engine pictures posted but they\u2019re not the ones bidders are looking for. Please look at the comment by Joe\u2019s 124 on February 6. The head stamping two letter block code and Vin number are simple to access and photograph if you know where to look it can be confusing to a first timer but it\u2019s important because these are the numbers the bidders me included are looking for to validate bidding and value of the car if you do a YouTube or Web search there\u2019s a lot of information showing you where on the block you can get this it\u2019s very easy if they would please post it before the auction ends So we know more about the car", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739048824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16789414, "authorName": "FCurry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcurry/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "USD $21,000 bid placed by FCurry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739051111, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16790411, "authorName": "Tempest65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tempest65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No picture of the cowl/trim tag either. It shows the build date (week) of the body, born with color combinations and some other limited data. It is attached to the top of the cowl/firewall on the driver's side.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739056556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16791141, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ilussooc\r\nThose pictures do not help. \r\nOnce again, others ( @RLA442 @Tempest65 @richardjacobs @georgepehanick ) and I are asking for. Pictures of the heads showing the casting number (should be 96), the engine block code (should be WK), the VIN stamp on the block (down low on pass. side of the timing cover \u2013 usually easy seen from under the car), and the VIN stamp on the transmission. Along with pictures of the underside of the doors and pictures of the undercarriage (bottom of the car). Use a lift, use some floor jacks, use some jack stands, put 2 wheels on the curb and get underneath. Picture of the trim tag (located under the hood on the drivers side over by the hood hinge over by the cowl and it is rectangular in shape).\r\n Thanks, Joe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739067843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16791656, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joes124\r\nHands down top 5 worst seller I\u2019ve ever encountered here. \r\nThey completely blew off my two requests to view the car. \r\nThese guys are too cool for school selling Lambo\u2019s. \r\nThey can\u2019t be bothered with an old GTO \r\nGood luck Pal.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1739079481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16792145, "authorName": "RLA442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rla442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a shame because they\u2019re gonna lose a lot of serious buyers by not presenting the car thoroughly and responding to reasonable requests", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1739109869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16794831, "authorName": "Bearcatarchitect", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearcatarchitect/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RLA442 BaT listings will state \"No Reserve\" in the heading if there is not a reserve. Otherwise, there is a reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739128231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16795803, "authorName": "bkrug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure what the intent of the @seller is regarding the auction of this car, @Joes124 , I will help walk a buyer through the exact locations of all the important numbers, partial vin locations, rear axle codes, engine codes, casting codes and dates etc., if they are actually interested in adding those pics to their gallery during an auction. Some sellers really don't know, but they do know that information is important to attract potential bidders for their car they are selling. I think @georgepehanick likely hit the nail on the head with his last comment.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1739133859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16796192, "authorName": "ENONAB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enonab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201c A copy of the window sticker is displayed in the gallery.\u201d\r\n\r\n@iLussoOC what was the source for the copy? Are you claiming to have the original window sticker?\r\n\r\nYour performance in this auction aside, this is still the most interesting Pontiac on BaT right now. I would love to see the requested documentation\u2026that isn\u2019t difficult to obtain. PHS, block VIN and casting, head and carb dates, trans VIN stamp\u2026. Do the car and the seller a favor\u2026 get it done.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739137914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16796737, "authorName": "RLA442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rla442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the clarification", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739148345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16796747, "authorName": "RLA442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rla442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately they just won\u2019t get what they expect without posting and answering reasonable requests", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739148675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16797788, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "USD $21,250 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739194251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16801136, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RLA442, @ENONAB, @bkrug, @georgepehanick, @Tempest65, @richardjacobs, \r\n\r\nThank you everyone for your patience, the vehicle is with the client but we walked him through some of the photos everyone is looking for. \r\n\r\nWe've attached the engine block stamp code, trim tag and the bottoms of the doors.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739215927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16804323, "authorName": "TJnTxs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjntxs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@iLussoOC Is the convertible top mechanical or manual?\r\nlf its mechanical, please post video(s) of the top raising & lowering. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739227050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16805457, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TJnTxs, it has a power top. I will attach a video of it opening and closing", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739238306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16805847, "authorName": "Tempest65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tempest65/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "USD $22,500 bid placed by Tempest65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739244054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16806647, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "USD $22,750 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739279397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16807360, "authorName": "RLA442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rla442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the Pictures but we still need the Vin number stamp on the block if you could please post that before the auction ends thanks", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1739288645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16807942, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This really is a good looking car. Is the paint original or has it had any repaints? The underside of the hood looks rough. Is it surface rust or risidual gunk from hood insulation? Much discoloration, sun damage of some of the interior bits, like backs of front buckets and kick panels. Window sticker states body side molding. This looks like aftermarket trim. Is it? And is the trim a \u201cpeel and stick\u201d or are there mounting holes drilled through body. Like many, I feel the molding really detracts from the car. Front disc brakes? Looks like a full paint job needed. Such an unmolested car. A rare find in surprisingly good condition given that this was an Eastern seaboard car. Would really be a plus getting the car on a lift for better chassis shots. \r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739292731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16808667, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tobyallen, the car has factory paint and I would say the under hood has a mix of surface rust and gunk.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739297054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16810426, "authorName": "Tempest65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tempest65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tobyallen Those are factory body side moldings. there are metal studs welded to the body underneath, that hold clips, that hold the molding. And some holes with studs/nuts on each end piece if I remember correctly. They are ugly as sin, but they served their purpose in absorbing side impact from doors in parking lots.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739302238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16814823, "authorName": "RLA442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rla442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ps Or at least acknowledge it\u2019s not the original motor", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739319773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16815932, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best part of this auction is the black dog watching the top go up and down \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739334965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16816222, "authorName": "opdeheugden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opdeheugden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best part of this auction is that certain outspoken BaTers with apparent bees in their bonnet obviously won't be bidding on this very respectable minimally fussed with perfectly optioned GTO so someone else who admires it for what it is and would be grateful to own it zits and all who's perhaps less inclined to condemn the seller for not meeting collector's personal expectations as though his inquiries came from Queen Victoria herself channeled through the afterlife now has a better chance at it \ud83d\ude09 Good luck with the sale. It's a great car and some humble bidder with a positive attitude who really appreciates a presentable survivor will be very happy.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1739344156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16816371, "authorName": "19seventy3vette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19seventy3vette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I lived 50 miles NW of Albany, 20 years ago/ This beauty is in incredible condition. Believe me, it snows up there from Nov. through early April. I now live in another cold climate so air conditioning to me is a total waste of money, weight and problems. 71 convertibles are rare and with a 4 speed, wow. This is no GTO Nationals Gold car, but something you can actually drive and enjoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739357639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16816634, "authorName": "jujitsu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jujitsu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the car, love the color, the paint is definitely something that's going to need attention for sure. Thats to nice a car to leave with ratty paint.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739366890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16816834, "authorName": "jstrits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstrits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very obvious this is NOT original paint. For one it would just start to pucker and peel off. Two, you can see original paint under the top panel above the deck lid which is peeling. 3 light grey primer on deck lid, 4 picture 48 shows overspray on the top of door window belts. And last door edge Bottoms have a soft edge of overspray when door is open. This would be a great handyman special. Also would.be better if we knew about matching block. What about carb?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1739369464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16816980, "authorName": "bkrug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@opdeheugden You are correct, I would not be a bidder on this car, however I know that there are legit potential bidders in the background that have been watching and waiting for 2 easy pics: partial vin stamping on the engine block and the one on the transmission, (rear axle code would be good also) If I was selling this car on BaT, ( I'm a seller on BaT, new car coming up soon) those pics would have been there from Day 1 of this auction, after all they are not hard to obtain and post, you do NOT need a hoist ( although this is an Exotic Dealership, one would assume a hoist is available): one make-shift ramp, or one jack and one jack stand and a piece of cardboard or blanket to lay on, a rag, some W-D 40, or mineral spirits, maybe some \"fine\" emery cloth or sand paper, and 1/2 hour of your time. Just those 2 numbers can add good dollars to this car's result if they match the vin#, why would the @seller not try, unless he already knows and just wants to get this car out of his hair. Good luck to the actual owner of this car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1739371267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16817030, "authorName": "Broden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 4spd makes it well worth it. Nice car just needs a little cosmetics. Dash looks really good.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739371802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16817172, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bkrug\r\nWell said Bob.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739373205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16817284, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One has to assume it\u2019s not original motor, trans, carb etc. \r\nIt does appear to be a solid rust free car. \r\nThe interior really looks pretty good. \r\nA professional paint job, redo the chrome and stainless $25-30k\r\nAnd it could be a helluva nice car. \r\nI love 71 GTO\u2019s particularly convertibles.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739374072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16817285, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "USD $24,000 bid placed by georgepehanick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739374085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16817711, "authorName": "jgtnor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgtnor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This '71 GTO is among the last of the great American muscle cars...and, in this case, an especially beautiful color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739377560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16818327, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "USD $25,000 bid placed by Joes124", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739382183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16818632, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, I understand the concerns about the originality of the car, and I appreciate your attention to detail. I will be attaching two additional photos from the owner. Everything on the car is original, and we\u2019ve provided some documents to support this: the original emissions control sticker, a copy of the window sticker, block code, and service records. While we hope these details offer some peace of mind, I understand the importance of thorough verification, and ultimately, it will be up to each of you to make your own judgment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739383784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16818771, "authorName": "jstrits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstrits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The new pictures are timing marks!!! This is not at all helpful to the requests on the vin #'s on the front of the engine that sooo many have described. Pontiac motors are probably the easiest to find of the 4 gm offerings of the muscle car era. A numbers matching block holds a pretty good amount of value in a car like this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739384215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16818886, "authorName": "PontiacNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like they only produced 79 GTO convertibles with a 400 and a 4-speed in 1971. And original as the car looks, I bet the engine is original to the car. But without proof, it's a crap shoot.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739384579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16819126, "authorName": "RLA442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rla442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pontiacnut is exactly right. In my opinion it should\u2019ve been stated clearly in the beginning nobody\u2019s been able to see the car so the proof is on the seller to provide accurate information to the prospective the bidders. Without being fully transparent you\u2019re excluding a lot of bidders and you won\u2019t make your reserve because of it. A lot of us have been buyers sellers and consignors and it\u2019s just a shame that not enough interest is given to confirm some basic requests at the benefit of all involved I\u2019ve dealt with sellers on BAt That I\u2019ve been super responsive paid attention to detail buyer and seller we\u2019re both happy all the talk in the world\u2019s not gonna change it just my opinion but as stated it\u2019s a risk in a crapshoot without having all the facts. Obviously this is not a forum for long speeches What the facts are the facts", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739385213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16819340, "authorName": "jstrits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstrits/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "USD $25,250 bid placed by jstrits", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739385768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16819605, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "USD $25,500 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739386552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16819625, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "USD $26,500 bid placed by georgepehanick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739386597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16819770, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "USD $27,000 bid placed by Joes124", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739387008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16819995, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 27777, "content": "USD $27,777 bid placed by georgepehanick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739387630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16820364, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 28027, "content": "USD $28,027 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739388627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16820543, "authorName": "80bluez28fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/80bluez28fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car needs a paint job for sure but at the same time I would clean, sand, wire brush the undercarriage as best as I could and paint the underside too. I think a detailed undercarriage is almost as important as a nice paint job. Just my 2 cents worth.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739389212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16820823, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@georgepehanick \nOver a year ago I was at work and missed out\u2026similar situation today. Last year I purchased a factory born 4 speed with AC \u201869 GTO convertible. \n-Joe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739390129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16820898, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "USD $28,500 bid placed by Joes124", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739390367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16821050, "authorName": "tony329", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony329/", "bidAmount": 28750, "content": "USD $28,750 bid placed by tony329", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739390786, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16821116, "authorName": "mab7196", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mab7196/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "USD $29,000 bid placed by mab7196", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739390966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16821428, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome the member since Feb 25..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739391910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16821984, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "USD $30,000 bid placed by Joes124", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739393579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16822811, "authorName": "opdeheugden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opdeheugden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the car, one could just as easily assume it\u2019s the original engine, trans, carb etc. although at the price this car will be bid to it makes little real difference. Engine\u2019s stamped WK and they at least knew the correct shade of paint to spray on it \u2013 credit for that and consider you\u2019re halfway there. Even when you\u2019re talking high-dollar cars, it is understood that often the original engine was blown and replaced under warranty or at some point swapped or just hot rodded way beyond factory spec. Based on this car\u2019s overall presentation however, there seems a better than average chance the engine IS original but let\u2019s face it that isn\u2019t going to squeeze much more money out of anyone here today regardless. And the converse is plenty of cars without their original engines, etc. are selling for record prices all the time to very knowledgeable collectors; obviously those stamps only matter to a point and the rules are quite malleable so it\u2019s really a question of how shall we play them today and who shall we censure.\r\n\r\nWhile there are obvious indications of overspray in certain photos, it wouldn\u2019t be at all unusual to see areas that have been repainted on a 54 year old car originally finished in Magic Mirror acrylic lacquer. And it would not be unexpected to find crazing throughout unless it were stored most of its life in a hermetically sealed UV protected bubble. But this car is remarkably intact and very relatable to what it was in 1971.\r\n\r\nI do find it comical and just a bit ironic how someone buying another $50-$150K new toy here every month insinuates this seller of \u201cLambos\u201d thinks they\u2019re too cool for school. Silly me I guess. But if one connects the dots, it really appears the seller is doing this kid a favor representing his very covetable GTO on here. Call it a baptism by fire.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739396429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16823376, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "USD $30,250 bid placed by 1saville", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739397842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16823426, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 2/12/25 at USD $30,250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739397963, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16823439, "authorName": "PontiacNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shocker.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739397994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16823455, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm completely flabbergasted.. how far away", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739398059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16823499, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d really like to know the reserve amount. If anybody finds out, please post it. Too bad there\u2019s not a way to talk/communicate directly to the seller (not the broker/middle person) as I am definitely interested. ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739398240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16823517, "authorName": "ENONAB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enonab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Joe124 why didn\u2019t you bid more?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739398268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16823570, "authorName": "Joes124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joes124/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ENONAB , I think continuing in $250 increments would not have reached the reserve which I\u2018d bet is $40k", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739398469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16823581, "authorName": "Tempest65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tempest65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd have been active, if we could have known missing details. Being one of 100 '71 MT converts this car has potential. I want to believe it has original engine, but some things just don't add up. The head codes date to September '70 which seems a bit too early for January built car. I could be wrong.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739398513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16823637, "authorName": "rightsaidfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rightsaidfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dog is infatuated with the top \ud83e\udd23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739398929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16823910, "authorName": "Viking71442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viking71442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just coming back to the auction. Surprised to see it not do better even with the questions. With the questions being answered this GTO had the potential to take off to a much higher number. Bummer on both accounts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739401027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824011, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you guys know we will be re-listing the car once we have the appropriate stamp/vin codes on everything and the PHS docs.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1739401985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824134, "authorName": "ENONAB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enonab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Joes124 you can bid in larger increments than the minimum $250 to speed things up. I\u2019ve done it to get the bid up quicker with success", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739403080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824255, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sent you an offer ??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739404037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824269, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Far . Close", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739404150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824273, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739404169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824353, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@iLussoOC knock knock", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739404906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824396, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I invisible", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739405390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824404, "authorName": "bkrug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkrug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1saville Good Luck!, still can't believe the final pics of the \"timing marks indicator\", and that they intend on a re-list, better have all their ducks in a row, and I believe @BaT will only do it as a No Reserve, we will see..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739405463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824452, "authorName": "iLussoOC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilussooc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1saville, we did respond to your offer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739405816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16824765, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I dislike the new system.. Zero notice.. no counter.. no nothing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739408361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16825181, "authorName": "hairyolds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hairyolds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very nice convert worth way more than high bid. i feel this site is a good car show site that showcases a good variety of cars. we have a California 68 gto we are going to be selling shortly but have decided to use another site to do the sale. way too many know it all keyboard cowboys here. things are tough enough today. selling your car should no. this seller will find a buyer for the right #.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739412375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16825397, "authorName": "TATA455", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tata455/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pontiac's are very easy to validate. This listing just demonstrates the importance of doing your research and posting the correct identifying photos before a listing goes live.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739415013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16827271, "authorName": "barbacuban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barbacuban/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 71same color but with white interior and Automatic with Factory AC. Hagerty has it at 98k condition 2 I bought it in 82 from original owner..\r\n\r\nThis 71 GTO should bring 60k all day long. I wanted to list a fully restored 78 TA numbers matching car and BAT would only let me have a reserve of 35k I sold the car for 55k to a dealer who sold it and made a profit. BAT is a good place to get a deal!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739462349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16835925, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@barbacuban\r\n$60k \ud83d\ude33\r\nDid you look at the pictures? \r\nI\u2019ve owned upwards of 60-70 GTO\u2019s. \r\nIf you really believe it\u2019s worth $60k, why didn\u2019t you bid $40k ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739511894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16836469, "authorName": "barbacuban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barbacuban/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@georgepehanick\r\nI looked at this one with interest because I have one. I did look at the pictures and the huge plus was it had factory sheet metal. Very solid car. Do you still have the red 71?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739540742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16836712, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@barbacuban\r\nI have three 71 GTO\u2019s. \r\n\r\nAnd yes, I still have the fully restored, red, 4 speed, A/C, convertible I bought here at $52.5k \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739543678, "type": "comment"}]