[{"id": 4443197, "authorName": "charm86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charm86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh man, how bad do I really need another old Volvo project...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1588182161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4443212, "authorName": "Eflatline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eflatline/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Eflatline", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588182259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4443260, "authorName": "LazMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazmotors/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by LazMotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588182634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4443270, "authorName": "LazMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm going to try and win this one. \r\n\r\n@mikeamazon - does holding the car for a week after the auction work?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588182713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4443273, "authorName": "techeh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/techeh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like a good project", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588182722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4443291, "authorName": "RCP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beyond my ability and besides, I recently bought a 4DR. Will be fun to watch this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588182847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4443315, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As soon as I saw this in my email I thought of @LazMotors and here he is, already bidding on it. Should be a fun one to watch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588183035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4443406, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos taken in the sun with a non distracting background and with a decent (non cell phone) camera would add $1000 to the final bidding price. Seems like a decent car let down by crummy photos. No room at the inn for me. I am still digesting my last purchase on BaT. Great potential here", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588183435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4443583, "authorName": "Zastruga111", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zastruga111/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Zastruga111", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588184316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4443685, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lazmotors: Yes, I can hold for a week.\r\n\r\nAustin_alf: apologies for the crappy photos. I really didn't want to do them myself and asked for the BaT pro, but virus constraints made it impossible for him/her to come right now. We are moving and I just can't wait until the photographer is able to come out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588184735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4443728, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Assume the underdash toggle is for the overdrive? That is a typical arrangement.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588184997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4443896, "authorName": "Amazon123gt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amazon123gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original switch for the overdrive is the stalk protruding from the right hand side of the steering wheel cowl. If there were issues with the original, maybe an under dash toggle switch was added to resolve.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588185921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4443980, "authorName": "Amazon123gt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amazon123gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I was twenty years younger and had a pile 'o greenbacks, I'd be giving @LazMotors a run for his money. The solid floors makes this one appealing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588186255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4444032, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m no expert (at all!) but wouldn\u2019t this be a candidate for deep cleaning and preserving? The result would still have much \u201cpatina\u201d but I bet it\u2019d draw more crowds than a perfectly restored one and it\u2019s fun to imagine someone with moderate means owning such a classic through lots of elbow grease.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588186577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4444165, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by oaklandhobbyshop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588187109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4444287, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a fun reference!\r\nhttp://volvoamazonpictures.se/documents/PERFORMANCE_TUNING_B_18_SERIES_VOLVOS.pdf\r\nand a BAT classic...\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1qLDbR27fs\r\n\r\n\"cheaper than psychiatry\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588187636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4444314, "authorName": "Amazon123gt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amazon123gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan, if there was more intact originality, I would say yes. But for me, the deterioration of the interior, the closed (welded?) moulding holes, lack of driving lights, etc., would make a restoration more appealing. Taking it apart and putting it back together with new pieces would yield a fairly rare Volvo model that would be a lot of fun to own, show and drive. There is a wealth of newly made OEM parts available for these Volvos that make a decent restoration possible now.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1588187761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4444357, "authorName": "alaskossie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaskossie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan, when does \"patina\" simply reflect long-term neglect?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1588187872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4444417, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing piques my interest more than the phrase \"homologation special\". That can be anything from a 250 GTO 64 to a Cooper S 1071. Or an Amazon 123GT, kind of like having Thor's hammer with some homologated extras to make it even more bullet proof. \r\n\r\nThis one should be a relatively affordable homologation special, that is if you don't mind some sweat equity and a major bidding war doesn't break out. This Volvo is so cool. I'm already envious of whoever gets it.\r\n\r\nI have a question for the Volvo experts. My experience with Volvos of this era is that they came with SU H4 (1 1/2 inch) carburetors, and that experience was putting Volvo SUs on Minis. But the SUs shown here are H6 (1 3/4 inch) models or possibly (but unlikely) H8 (2 inch) models. Did the homologation special 123 GT get larger SUs? If so, will the manifold to fit them be difficult to find? Okay, that was two questions for the experts.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588188191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4444722, "authorName": "xtype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xtype/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the desk lamp included? Does it run on DC for map reading?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588189339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4444807, "authorName": "alaskossie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaskossie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM_Minis -- the Volvo B-20 2-liter competition kit came with two Solex side-draft carbs that look a lot like Webers (I forget the Solex model). This kit came with a nice special manifold for these carbs. I personally picked up a 180-hp comp. kit at Volvo Competition in G\u00f6teborg in 1972, but have never installed the kit... my bad..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588189641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4445057, "authorName": "fredvolvo67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredvolvo67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM Minis Early Volvo's had the B16 engine, with twin SU's HS4 carbs. Later Volvo's, after 1961 were equipped with the B18 engine, which for the most part, if marketed for USA, were equipped with twin SU's HS6 carbs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588190762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4445084, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MikeAmazon good afternoon. Are rights to the black and yellow vanity plates included in the sale? Any chance the old Swedish license plates are still around?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588190929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4445335, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the plates go with the car. It's currently non-op registered in California. I never saw any Swedish plates. \r\n\r\nAnd no, the exquisite desk lamp from IKEA is NOT included. That's part of my very professional photography set up which produced the 'crappy photos' you see here. \r\n\r\nSUs: The shop manual says both the B18B and B18D got HS6's, with 1 3/4\" air intake.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1588192103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4445563, "authorName": "Ovlover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovlover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car. Looks like some of the GT-specific parts are still there. \r\n\r\nAny photos of the inner fender areas? Down low near firewall? Especially passenger side?\r\n\r\nGLWTS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588193109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4445810, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fredvolvo67 - I checked my old Glenn's manual (1966 printing) and it says the B16 and B18 came with H4 carbs, but I can see where the US specification HS6 would not have shown up there yet. I never paid any attention to what engine they came off of, just that they were the H4 models that would bolt to the Mini manifold. Note that the Volvo would not have used the HS4 as you stated, that's a later version with a different bolt mounting pattern and fuel tube setup. Likewise, upon closer look the SUs with this Volvo are the later HS6 and not H6 as I said. H6 and HS6 had the same four-bolt mounting pattern, but the later HS6 had the revised fuel tube setup that's visible here. Adding or dleting the 'S' is a common mistake that I make.\r\n\r\nAside from which engine had what, twin H6 carbs are pretty large for a street 1,800 cc engine. For comparison with similar architecture fours, the 1,800 MGB engine had twin HS4 carbs as standard with HS6s (or maybe H6s) as a competition option, and the 2,100 cc TR4 had H6s as standard. (Some TRs had Solexs.) The B18 must be a relatively deep breather to utilize H6s. I'd like to hear one on full song without air filters; the sucking and hissing must be impressive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588194284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4445930, "authorName": "volvorelix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvorelix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "alaskossie - the Solex carbs you're thinking of are 45ADDHE. They're dandy.\r\nSM_Minis - I think the Glenn's manual must have an error and that fredvolvo67 is correct. Dual carb B18s came with HS6 carbs.\r\n\r\nEvery manual for these old cars I've seen has errors. This is actually very handy, as it ensures plausible deniability in the event of a flawed repair effort. Cheers -", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1588195043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4446046, "authorName": "Scott_R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm typically more in favor of preserving an keeping it as original as possible, but this one looks more like a restoration candidate, given it looks like it was already once repainted. Not a bad place to start though. GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588195657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4446059, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Restoration candidate all the way.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1588195696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4446032, "authorName": "Dixiekoko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dixiekoko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the IPD jet kit. Didn't IPD only offer those for rent? Take what you need then send the rest back and only get charged for what you use? @volvorelix, is that right, or am I getting old? Of course, I prefer the SUs\n\nThis car really looks pretty decent to me... Too bad about the lights, but the rest seems to be there. And in 46. Second best color. I'd like to see pics of some of the GT bits not shown. The alternator sticker under the hood, the hood and trunk lights ( @xtype them's your reading lights). But damn. Nice. Best of luck to seller and buyer!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588195741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4446436, "authorName": "polaris242", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/polaris242/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some questions about this listing. (From a 1967 123GT Owner)\r\n- This engine has a generator installed. The 123GT's originally came with alternators. What is the engine number on the side of the engine next to the distributor? There is a \"49\" cast into the block and then a flat area where a 4 digits are hand-stamped. This number will decode if the block is a B18B or B18D.\r\n- Didn't see this in the pictures. Does the hood have the compartment light? (Saw the one mounted in the trunk in picture 67.) The one on the hood is generally mounted next to left side hinge. \r\n- Is there a large sticker on the underside of the hood near the right side hinge?\r\n- The dash doesn't have the tray next to the tach unit, when was the dash pad replaced out?\r\n- Are there map/illumination lights there on the underside of the dash for the drivers side and passenger side?\r\n- Does this have the limited slip diff? Does the car have the 4.56 metal tag on the pumpkin?\r\n- Did you install the retractable seatbelts? \r\n- Does the water temperature gauge work?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588198537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4446514, "authorName": "volvorelix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvorelix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dixiekoko - you remember right. Jet kits were available for sale, but few end users would need a full assortment. Truthfully, most of the people who bought those DGV carbs skipped the jetting altogether and just ran with what the carb came with... which wasn't the same from one to the next. Heh.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588199572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4446739, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cast numbers on the side of the block are 4868. The stamped numbers are 2 1311. \r\n\r\nNo engine compartment light.\r\n\r\nBig red sticker under the hood advising of the new-fangled alternator that is fitted to the engine.\r\n\r\nThe original dash was in very bad shape when I got the car, so I replaced it sometime in the late eighties or early nineties with a 122S dash. As I remember, the 123GT dash cover with the tray wasn't available at the time.\r\n\r\nThe under dash switches for lights are present, but the driver's side light is not. The passenger side switch and light are there.\r\n\r\nI did install the retractable Volvo seatbelts, but I retained the originals. \r\n\r\nThe water temperature gauge worked when I drove it, but I don't know if that's the case now.\r\n\r\nI don't know about the limited slip differential, and there's way too much grime to go looking for the tag.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588203225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4446848, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm. Just went back to look more closely at the engine number. It's actually 4968 12 1311. The one in front of the 2 is barely visible. And the nine sure looked like an eight.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588205137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4446962, "authorName": "kuhnspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kuhnspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My goodness, a great project on BaT that actually requires bringing a trailer to pick it up! What a cool car and awesome project...my parents first car was a '66 Volvo 122 Amazon 2 door, blue with red leather interior. I STILL remember how great that car smelled inside! Really cool auto here, glwta!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588207235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4447056, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A page from the service manual has been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588208849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4447089, "authorName": "polaris242", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/polaris242/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4968 12 translates to a P1800 B18B (SAE rating of 108HP.) The 123GTs engine type number are listed in the documentation I have as : 4968 60, 61, 66, 68, 69, 71, 72, 81, & 82 . An earlier P1800 engine would account for the generator.\r\n\r\nThank you for addressing the other questions.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588209477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4447363, "authorName": "Enginerrrrrrrrrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enginerrrrrrrrrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we get a picture of the chassis number? Should be above the heater core on the firewall. Nice looking project!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588215104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4447375, "authorName": "RCP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dixiekoko, yes, IPD did rent the jet kits as you and @volvorelix have indicated. I still have a box that I never returned. I suspect the same thing happened in this instance.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588215307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4447492, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just uploaded photos of the engine block number and the chassis number to BaT. Chassis number looks like 133351M275192. The first two in the number is a little vague.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588218238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4447816, "authorName": "Hans_Shtick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hans_shtick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scrolling down the thumbnails along the page margin, I skip past the Pantera and click on the GT... and I doubt I'm the only one.\r\n\r\nDespite the absence of golden hour photos, this project is making more than a few Volvoholics reconsider their fleet configuration. A lot of people will scratch their heads at the final selling price while the rest of us will watch in envy. GLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1588243448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4448164, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pictures of body and engine block numbers have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588253485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4450242, "authorName": "jimg32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimg32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am currently 2+ years into a 67 123GT resto. For those not currently plugged into parts availability, you should know that availability of new parts is excellent from a number of domestic and foreign suppliers. GT specific parts somewhat less so but most parts are standard Amazon. I have sourced complete interior, rubber gaskets, brightwork, GT specific wiring harness and the list goes on. Point is, the project is very doable without a lot of frustration searching for parts. Good luck to the winner!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588272909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4450577, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just uploaded some images of pages from the original warranty book, Volvo's EDP (European Delivery Program) brochure, a couple of images from the 123GT addendum to the owners manual, and the two German documents allowing the import of the car from Sweden to Germany. \r\n\r\nI also reviewed all the documents that I have trying to understand the origin of the 4968 12 block. All the info I have shows the original owner owning the car through some time in 1972, but there are no service records from this time. The next record I have is a service receipt dated May, 1983 from Patrick, the guy I bought it from. There are a series of service receipts after made out to Patrick ending sometime in late 87. In October, 1986, there's a detailed receipt from an unnamed repair shop for an engine rebuild using .20 over Mahle pistons, rings, new clutch, etc. No mention anywhere of an engine swap or of the generator.\r\n\r\nOh, and the pull down switch under the dash on the driver's side was for the fog light. See the photo of the 123GT owner's manual supplement.\r\n\r\nThanks for all the comments. I'm enjoying them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588275038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4453197, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pictures of the documents described below have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588292669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4453393, "authorName": "Dixiekoko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dixiekoko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My best research (not to be taken as fact) indicates the engine being from a P1800. Jensen car. Being an early B18, perhaps it does not have the 'ear' for the alternator, hence, going with what came on the engine, the generator. And it's appropriate regulator.\r\n\r\nSo, perhaps it's not a matching numbers car... it's a wonderful car just that same. Man the documentation that has remained is fantastic! I wish I were so lucky to have the likes of which.\r\n\r\nSuper good luck with the sale! This car deserves it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588296271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4454073, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MikeAmazon, great Volvo! When was the paint and body redone? \n\n@Dixiekoko, nice sleuthing. I agree. Its been said that there is \"no such thing as a 'numbers matching' 122,\" but I know what you mean: the engine is not original to the car. While it is not technically correct, it is at least a B18B.\n\nHowever, IMHO, the 123GT is one of the only Amazons where retaining the original engine is KEY to retaining value. When the 1967 model year 123GT was introduced in late 1966 it was the powerful 115 hp B18B engine that set it head and shoulders above the lowly 121 and 122S. \n\nIn fact the car is missing KEY parts that MAKE it a 123GT and are not easy or cheap to find:\n\nOriginal GT engine\nCorrect Hella fogs(2) or fog and spot\nCorrect fog/spot brackets\nCorrect wing mirrors\nCorrect chrome tailpipe tip\nCorrect engine bay mercury light\nCorrect SEV Motorola alt and solid state reg\n3 correct relays for fog/spot/horn (2 appear correct)\nGT high speed wiper blades and arms\nCorrect brake booster\nGT dash pad\nCorrect foot for tach\n\nHowever, it's growing on me!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588327259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4454951, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bad paint job was done in the early nineties. There was very little body work done. Just the dent in the passenger door, I think.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588347545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4456164, "authorName": "Lucky7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucky7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I tried to sell my 123GT on Bat in 2017 and it didn't meet reserve. It was fairly complete with the correct drive train and other GT bits so I decided to keep it and I have about a year to go on the restoration. Lots of time. Lots of money. A wife that is less than impressed. But it will be a nice car when done. Anyone who buys this car with the idea that they will take it back to original specs will need to hunt down parts that are basically unobtainium and very costly. Having said that, it could be a nice driver but that would also entail a fair bit of work and investment.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588358359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4456620, "authorName": "Dixiekoko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dixiekoko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lucky7, It's great to hear yours is getting some restoration! I remember your car and felt bad that it didn't meet reserve. Love that pea-green. \r\n\r\nI hope you'll post results somewhere online when it's done. I'll find it :)\r\n\r\nI've stopped arguing anything about these oddball cars. Except for tachs, cuz that's fun. So many differences depending on original delivery market, what parts were in the bin at the factory, the mood of someone doing assembly, the alignment of the stars, planets and moon... and then there are the Canadian versions...\r\n\r\nIt seems to me that no two were quite the same.\r\n\r\nNow, about that tach...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588360694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4457509, "authorName": "alaskossie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaskossie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An interesting auction! The last 123GT I have seen in person was two years ago -- a dark green 123GT with Golde sliding steel sunroof (I've only seen one other) -- but this one was buried up to its window-line in gravel from a slow-moving Alaskan landslide that moved through a vintage Volvo graveyard. All of its window glass was intact, and I could see the 123GT bits inside -- tach, dash tray, Recaro seat recliners, special steering wheel and gearshift knob, etc. Due to its burial, the level of its roof was an inviting target for vandals, and someone had walked on the sunroof. This car has since been extracted from its burial-ground by its owner, and I think he may attempt a restoration, but the car had significant rust before being buried, so that will be a long road. Prospects for the BaT auction example look much brighter. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588364882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4457599, "authorName": "atlascafe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atlascafe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@charm86 ...yes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588365059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4458368, "authorName": "Lucky7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucky7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dixiekoko - The car is now in paint and it looks pretty nice. I went with the original light green paint/dark green interior. It is a Canadian version so I'm doing it to Canadian specs which as you suggest varied depending on the prevailing mood on the assembly line! The Canadian models came with a posi diff and a door mounted mirror; no spot/fog lights but some other interesting quirks. I'm going to try to talk BAT into letting me do a 3 or 4 part series on the car once it's done. It has an interesting back story.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588368139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4458735, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lucky7 - so great you are keeping that original light green 91! Thank you for preserving that GT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588372218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4460131, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice example that could be nicely restored. It seems to have all the trim pieces and the VOLVO letters. The steering wheel does not appear to be original, but I might be wrong. I had a 4 door 122S and I remember it to be the classic large diameter Volvo steering wheel. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588426902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4460635, "authorName": "Dixiekoko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dixiekoko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnbennett103 Steering wheel looks absolutely original to me. There are repros that are smaller, but I think it's just the leather wrap that makes it look non-original.\r\n\r\nAs for trim, I'm also not seeing the fender badges. But might be in the piles of bits. Those are also available as reproductions, so not a huge deal. The aux. lights and mirrors are the biggest issues. They're just a matter of dollars, or minor compromise.\r\n\r\nAs someone below said, it would be an expensive restoration, sourcing some gold dust. But if a GT is what you want, and you want to drive it, this is a great one to go with!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588435710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4460739, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dixiekoko - okay on the steering wheel, really haven't seen the inside of a 123GT before. I do remember how much steel my old 122S had, probably twice as much as modern cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588437933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4461811, "authorName": "CrzRsn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crzrsn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really taking all my self control not to make my BaT bidding debut on this Volvo. I've wanted a 123GT for a long time and this seems like a great project opportunity.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1588469336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4462775, "authorName": "fredvolvo67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredvolvo67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Restoring this car to original concours condition will be a very expensive $$$ project even if emotional and sentimental value is involved. Many parts are present, but a lot are missing. Having owned a '67 123GT about 44+ years ago that at the time was to me too rusty to be repaired where I finally sold it for parts. I kept the chrome Recaro front seats, GT steering wheel, GT tach, M41 OD trans. These parts are now in my refurbished '67 122S 4dr.sedan. https://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/car_photos/P120/1967/79/Volvo_P120_67_79_1651.php . But looking at this car with the replacement brake booster with the HD angle iron bracket, it looks identical to what was installed on my present car, including the angle-iron bracket. I know that the original brake boosters used to be very unreliable and leaked, maybe the dealers installed these Lockheed booster/brackets as a replacement.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588525147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4462912, "authorName": "MajorMinor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majorminor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Covet...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588528578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4463850, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MikeAmazon does this one roll alright? Another parts other than whats pictured?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588559328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4463851, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*any other", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588559350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4463975, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fredvolvo67--I just took a look at your 67 122s. It's gorgeous! And about the best use of the GT parts I can imagine.\r\n\r\nThe brake booster was purchased, I believe, from Volvo as a replacement for the leaking original booster maybe twelve years ago. I can't find documentation, but I do remember installing it with my son who was home from college at the time.\r\n\r\nFender emblems are indeed among the bits and pieces that go with the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588565400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4468452, "authorName": "MDCXXX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdcxxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 123GT had a different dashboard cover with a molded tray for rally watch, etc. on the right hand side. This dash appears to be a stock 122s. I had a 1967 122S which is what this appear to be.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588629309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4468479, "authorName": "MDCXXX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdcxxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a picture: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2F82%2F4e%2F62%2F824e6233bbbf558094896d4de6e1e9c8.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.co.uk%2Fpin%2F531284087276822283%2F&tbnid=lfTJXEFucbZtcM&vet=12ahUKEwiJ0fa4mpvpAhWKHt8KHarADeMQMygFegUIARDkAQ..i&docid=qGZ0I1ypfCz9wM&w=720&h=480&q=Amazon%20123GT%20dashboard%20picture&ved=2ahUKEwiJ0fa4mpvpAhWKHt8KHarADeMQMygFegUIARDkAQ", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588629709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4470354, "authorName": "Clos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a real nice photo history of the Amazon:\r\nhttp://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/modelyears/modelyears.php", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588691670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4471867, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MDCXXX: The dash cover was replaced in the late eighties or early nineties, and when I replaced it, the GT version was either not available or I couldn't find one. (Keep in mind this was the era of pre-google-you-can-find-anything.)\r\n\r\nI was asked about the possibility of storing the car where it is for a while. Unfortunately, we are moving, so beyond a week or so, storage here is not possible. There are storage facilities nearby, however.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588705265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4474356, "authorName": "Zastruga111", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zastruga111/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Zastruga111", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588720104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4474634, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by oaklandhobbyshop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588724898, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4475060, "authorName": "Blade1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blade1/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by Blade1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588734109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4475200, "authorName": "Ovlover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovlover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK. I rummaged around my inventory and tracked down most of the missing GT parts needed to complete this car. No wipers. Wipers!\r\n\r\nAnd while the original-to-this-car \"numbers matching\" GT engine may in fact be lost, I do have another original GT engine. \r\n\r\nNow, if I could just get my teenage son to lend a hand . . .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588737762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4475301, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588742552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4475702, "authorName": "Beasty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beasty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice header!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588770377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4476319, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any last minute questions? I just went back and read through the comments, and saw a request to see a photo of the passenger side front wheel well that I had not responded to. So I just uploaded a photo of the wheel well. There's not much to see except undercoating and a brown spot from the mud dauber wasp's nest i knocked off before i took the photo. \r\n\r\nA local guy who is interested in the car came by a few days ago and went through everything and did find some Bondo behind the driver's door, but very little rust aside from what's been mentioned in the comments before: front floors are rusty but solid, and there's a hole in the trunk on the passenger side. \r\n\r\nI'll check back in an hour or so...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588778900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4476490, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really growing on me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588780866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4476494, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588780922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4476612, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by oaklandhobbyshop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588782591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4477047, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588787107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4477068, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional pictures have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588787211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4477107, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by oaklandhobbyshop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588787456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478124, "authorName": "Jasonscar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonscar/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Jasonscar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588791400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478129, "authorName": "xtype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xtype/", "bidAmount": 5123, "content": "$5,123 bid placed by xtype", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588791431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478146, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 5223, "content": "$5,223 bid placed by oaklandhobbyshop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588791496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478238, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 5323, "content": "$5,323 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588791935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478283, "authorName": "Jasonscar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonscar/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Jasonscar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478322, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by oaklandhobbyshop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478340, "authorName": "xtype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xtype/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cnre15, you already have one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478351, "authorName": "oaklandhobbyshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oaklandhobbyshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "but it looks like he needs a good shell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478356, "authorName": "xtype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xtype/", "bidAmount": 6321, "content": "$6,321 bid placed by xtype", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478394, "authorName": "Scott_R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope this one stays in the Nor Cal. Would love to see it one day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588792530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478410, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 6421, "content": "$6,421 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478421, "authorName": "xtype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xtype/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MikeAmazon, could you have imagined \"in the late 80's to early 90's\" that soo many people would later care about silly things like the original dash pad, alternator, or wiper arms, etc? Hah!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478423, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 6521, "content": "$6,521 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792745, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478439, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 6621, "content": "$6,621 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478447, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No. Back then I thought I was the only guy in the Bay Area who even knew what a 123GT was.\r\nThis is too much fun! Wiper arms? Who knew?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1588792871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478449, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 6721, "content": "$6,721 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478455, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 6931, "content": "$6,931 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792913, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478475, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588792997, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478478, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478488, "authorName": "rjbouch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjbouch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cage fight :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478490, "authorName": "JohnMc5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmc5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweep the leg, Johnny!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588793085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478495, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wax on, wax off!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588793091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478500, "authorName": "lpethick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lpethick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two go in, one comes out....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478503, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478519, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478545, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793265, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478558, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478579, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793373, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478583, "authorName": "Carlover45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlover45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worth every penny!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478588, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478594, "authorName": "Scott_R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the owner of a 67 122S, I find this fun to watch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588793448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478599, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478600, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me too.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1588793474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478604, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793491, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478607, "authorName": "rjbouch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjbouch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not bad for us BMW '02 guys either.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478611, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the soon to be former owner...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478623, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478633, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478656, "authorName": "pugputz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pugputz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do I have time for a quick beer?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478655, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478658, "authorName": "Hans_Shtick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hans_shtick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still in Bargain Range...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478661, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478665, "authorName": "rjbouch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjbouch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MikeAmazon is about to open some champagne.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588793710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478675, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478678, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478691, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793891, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478697, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478698, "authorName": "Carlover45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlover45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best auction ever?!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478703, "authorName": "pugputz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pugputz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is outstanding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478710, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Certainly is my favorite.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1588793962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478713, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588793992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478714, "authorName": "Carparcusa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool! I own a 123GT for many years and can confirm, these are worth it!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478715, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478728, "authorName": "pugputz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pugputz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who will flinch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478734, "authorName": "tstmaine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tstmaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hell I paid almost this much for a PV 544 that had a similar paint job and I love it. One of these guys need to land a knock-out blow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478740, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478743, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478754, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478760, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478763, "authorName": "Carparcusa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Red is a pretty rare color on a GT, most are white and or green, wish mine was red..... but its white with tan interior.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478771, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478779, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478780, "authorName": "Pelone75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pelone75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it was me throwing money around on this car, I\u2019d throw a few more $$ and ship this up to Swedish Relics for a complete restoration!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588794344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478796, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478802, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478804, "authorName": "OlinJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olinj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the good show. It\u2019s got me on the edge of my seat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588794458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478807, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never had a red Amazon!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588794460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478813, "authorName": "carhop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Irv Gordon would love to see the 3.4 million bids on this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588794504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478817, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794530, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478824, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478826, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do these things usually go on for thirty minutes after the auction ends?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1588794592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478830, "authorName": "Hans_Shtick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hans_shtick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The short ones do.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1588794604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478834, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 10300, "content": "$10,300 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478839, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 10550, "content": "$10,550 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478847, "authorName": "rokris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rokris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikeamazon I don't imagine that is a complaint since you are getting about $100/minute", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1588794758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478848, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 10800, "content": "$10,800 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478852, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 11050, "content": "$11,050 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478855, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hadn't done the math, so thanks for pointing that out. But no, not a complaint at all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588794822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478864, "authorName": "Hans_Shtick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hans_shtick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These can get brutal... it IS a GT after all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588794870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478871, "authorName": "Carlover45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlover45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very few of these left in the world!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588794889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478872, "authorName": "schigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "guess it only takes two", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588794891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478873, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 11300, "content": "$11,300 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478881, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 11550, "content": "$11,550 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588794917, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478885, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 11800, "content": "$11,800 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588795006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478888, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 12050, "content": "$12,050 bid placed by CNRE15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588795035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478893, "authorName": "tstmaine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tstmaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these guys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588795085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478898, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 12300, "content": "$12,300 bid placed by 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588795118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4478902, "authorName": "CNRE15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnre15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I fold, thanks for the sparring.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1588795149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478903, "authorName": "floydilian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floydilian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm looking at my 65 coupe and 66 wagon in the garage and dreaming 'GT price' dreams. Thanks all for the entertainment and good luck to the bidders! I guess this one isn't staying with us in NorCal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588795167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478909, "authorName": "rjbouch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjbouch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad, I'd love to see it cruising around Fair Oaks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588795227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478915, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/6/20 for $12,300 to 130220", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588795240, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4478918, "authorName": "RIXALFA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rixalfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big respect for both @130220 and @CNRE15. I hope one day we'll see updated photos of this 123GT in a BaT success story.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1588795257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478927, "authorName": "MikeAmazon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeamazon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has been a total blast. Many thanks for a very exciting Wednesday afternoon.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1588795311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478941, "authorName": "Hans_Shtick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hans_shtick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@130220: Congrats on the GT! Thanks to both of these aficionados for their entertaining bidding war.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588795377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478946, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Overjoyed!\r\n\r\nThank you, @CNRE15 for an adrenaline-filled afternoon!\r\n\r\n@MikeAmazon: I'll ca;; you shortly.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1588795394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478955, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @130220. Great social-distancing project ahead for you. This Volvo has at least 300K miles left in it. Enjoy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588795433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478952, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing. One hour to go and bids are at $4,100 and hits $12.3K at close!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588795444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478939, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, @Pelone75 and @130220 , Swedish Relics would be a great resource here. @volvorelix is your man.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1588795469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478971, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Spider_Mike\r\nYou meant 3.3 million, right?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588795545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4478973, "authorName": "xtype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xtype/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @MikeAmazon and @130220. Well fought @CNRE15.\nI guess the rest of us know now what it takes to get that badge and those relays.\nAlthough this could just make you appreciate your lowly 130, 120, or 220 all the more.\nCheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1588795602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4479026, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having paid others to do major rust repair on an Amazon - this one just saved me a pile of $ and a ton of time. So happy. Kinda out of my mind. Most red Amazons I have looked ate were rusted crushed or cracked.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588795790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4479289, "authorName": "alaskossie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaskossie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MikeAmazon (The Seller) -- congrats on a great, multi-encore finish to your auction! As the custodian of a one-owner, low-mileage, always-garaged 1970 122S with original B-20 engine (probably the newest Amazon in the USA), I'm envious of the 123GT aura. When restored, the car you sold will always be worth more than mine (but at least I'm spared the restoration costs!).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1588796965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4479654, "authorName": "130220", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/130220/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alaskossie, got pix of your 1970 Amazon? I kinda think 69 or 70 Amazons are the peak with the 140 upgrades and all-from the factory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588799263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4480149, "authorName": "ke