[{"id": 16334705, "authorName": "Craven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Poster child of 1950\u2019s Americana. Whew", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1733953264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16334716, "authorName": "arthurpappas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arthurpappas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Phil\r\nNice car from the past . Good luck", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1733953317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16334718, "authorName": "BeFrank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/befrank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool! \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1733953349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16334728, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 1955, "content": "$1,955 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733953381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16334995, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just speaks to a really cheerful, post-war time.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1733954580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16335192, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to my auction. This 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 was out of a Collection in palmer Massachusetts. The man who owned this car was a Body man that had several cars that he meticulously restored. This car was a frame off restoration. In my opinion, this Oldsmobile wasn't this good when it was new. It features some great options like power windows, power seat, power steering, power brakes, wonder bar radio, that you can change the radio from the floor. It has the electronic eye for automatic dimming.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1733955339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16335217, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was a California black plate car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733955452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16335244, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone wants to. View this Oldsmobile. Please private message me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733955546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16335345, "authorName": "fka_ray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fka_ray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".......hard to imagine today, but back in '55, Chevs and Fords were just starting to get their performance acts together, and the target was this car........Super 88's ruled!....", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1733956032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16335451, "authorName": "mb4design", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mb4design/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A CA car with Mass appeal!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1733956842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16335511, "authorName": "ToyBox1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toybox1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These mid fifties 88 Rockets are just such great rides and a notch or two above the common bowtie. I own a 56 Super 88 and will following this closely. Good luck!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1733957465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16335704, "authorName": "dep124", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dep124/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have never seen this Coral and Beige combo before. What a beauty. Everything goes hand in hand. All the beautiful colors available on cars back then reflected the enthusiasm of the era. Unlike the seven shades of bland that have been the norm for many years now.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1733959280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16336080, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dep124...I've written about it before; the fault lies with the introduction of the Japanese luxury marques in the early 90's. When introduced, Lexuses, Acuras and Infinitis only came in black, white, champagne, silver and dark gray.....in 'pearlescent' finish. \n\nSoon, those colors were associated with class, and pearlescent finishes were the rage for years and years....and it was--no kidding--impossible to create paints in that finish in some colors. At one point, something like 85% of all cars sold were black/white/champagne/silver/dark grey, another 7% were red, and the remaining 8% were every other color available. Almost overnight, the world of cars was turned into a black-and-white movie. \n\nWell, things have gotten better. Cars have started getting more colorful in the new millennium, flat paint has become a trend, and technology slowly started producing every color in pearlescent. At least things are improving...\n\n...but it's amazing how a choice can end up--literally--affecting the vibrancy of the world.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1733963498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16336759, "authorName": "MARTY_ROTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marty_roth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bring a Trailer \r\n\r\nThis is an Oil Bath Air Cleaner!\r\nIt was standard equipment on these cars with only one carburetor.\r\n\r\nThis is NOT a Bat Wing which is the type used over Dual 4-Barrel Carbs.\r\nThis incorrect description appears to be ongoing despite many participants noting such correction.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1733970933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16337696, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A superb Super 88 \r\nLovely build - GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734006847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16337781, "authorName": "Wellington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellington/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Wellington", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734008858, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16337816, "authorName": "Kamplak1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kamplak1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734009488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16337877, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MARTY_ROTH thanks I will reach out and have that corrected.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734010318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16337924, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MARTY_ROTH I'm always learning new things. Weren't the bat wing heavy duty air cleaners also oil bath filters like almost all others at the time? Do you think this air filter is wrong? Oldsmobile didn't have dual fours. I've seen lots of pictures of the 4bbl 324/202 engine. They all had the Batwing air cleaner. Or is the name for this filter just wrong? What is its correct name?\nIf you have any other information, please tell me where I can read it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734010944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16338198, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning \ud83d\udc4cgorgeous white over a coral and dark gray, so very exceptional \ud83e\udd42\u2026 @tjclassic this would fit in perfectly here in Palm Springs \ud83c\udf34", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734014134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16338575, "authorName": "TJClassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dollycat3 I agree it would \u2600\ufe0f\ud83c\udf34\ud83c\udf34", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734017969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16339172, "authorName": "Oakhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4sp hydromatic, but no overdrive, right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734022461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16339564, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just Doggone Super!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734025247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16341212, "authorName": "SouthBender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southbender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MARTY_ROTH @BAT - Whether correct or not, many people refer to this air cleaner style as a \"bat-wing.\" Even reproductions from JEG's and Summit Racing call them \"Bat wings\" https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/50082/10002/-1?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsOq6BhDuARIsAGQ4-zjooadx3Aq4wyg_hh2wks8Va4PpJxmdPUyhJ3XPruuGHvCf2TOQulIaAgq7EALw_wcB", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734031538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16341447, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SHARP Super for sure! I have an identically equipped '55 Super 88 myself; but w/ Dealer Installed A/C as well - and 'ALCAN' White over 'JUNEAU' Gray... consummate Fifties cruisers! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734032313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16341538, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Historical 'vignette' on this classic; I recall my Beloved Uncle Jack telling me he was instantly attracted to one of these beauties outside the Movie Theater in Chicago where he saw the Premiere of John Wayne's Movie 'Blood Alley'! Pure Americana!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734032652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16345340, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734046618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16346782, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Standard features included a geography lesson in the horn cap.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734069018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16347116, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Marty_Roth again. I found this description of a Bat Wing air cleaner:\n\n\"A Batwing air cleaner is a distinctive type of air cleaner used in some high-performance vehicles from the 1950s, notably in models like the 1955 Oldsmobile 324 Rocket V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor. The name \"Batwing\" comes from its unique shape, which resembles the wings of a bat.\n\nThis air cleaner is typically an oil bath type, meaning it uses oil to trap dirt and debris from the air before it enters the engine. The Batwing design helps distribute air evenly across the carburetor, ensuring a consistent air-fuel mixture for better combustion and engine performance.\"\nMarty, can you please comment on this?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734092192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16347918, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are more photos of the trunk. The original style fabric that was installed yesterday.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734103622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16349082, "authorName": "OnlyLaSalle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlylasalle/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by OnlyLaSalle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734112723, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16350352, "authorName": "Wellington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellington/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Wellington", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734116766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16356488, "authorName": "PathDoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car sits too high in front, exhibiting too much space between the top of the tire and the front fender. Gorgeous car. Brings back wonderful memories.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734188150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16360595, "authorName": "PLKID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plkid/", "bidAmount": 15950, "content": "$15,950 bid placed by PLKID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734209187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16360896, "authorName": "MARTY_ROTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marty_roth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Southbender\n @Bordeaux\n\nSure, there may be a case to be made for it, depending on how you view it.\n\nThanks for your note. \nWhile some may repeat an inaccuracy or misidentification, or \"bend\" a definition to suit their purpose, or even make up their own definition, traditionally, and for decades, the term \"Batwing\" was used to identify the Delta-Shaped air cleaner used for multi-carbureted units as on the early Cadillac ElDorado.\nNo need to get into a P-$$-n contest over terms, but sometimes the somewhat more glorified term is intended to make something seem more than it is. My '54 Caddy convertible has the plain old oil bath over the 4-barrel carb, and yes, it has a small pair of scoops for air intake, but it is not a big dual-pot set-up.\n\nCall it what you want to if it makes a difference.\nNo chrome off my bumper - just sayin' ...\nbut future generations may take what they see as absolute,\nyou know, just because it was on the interweb ...\n\nAs @Southbender notes - \"Whether correct or not\" -\n\nThanks to you, both for your thoughts,\nand let's not detract from this fine presentation of a great car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734211474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16361114, "authorName": "Wellington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellington/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Wellington", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734212338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16361515, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay, I think I understand now. The real bat wings belong to the 2x4 carburetors, such as Cadillac, Chevrolet, Packard. The air filters of the single 4bbl engine of Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Packard and ? were \"incorrectly\" also called bat wings. Do they actually have their own name; since they are not available for every 4bbl?\r\nThanks, Marty", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734214695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16377855, "authorName": "eagleindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagleindy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is one beautiful Oldsmobile!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734397487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378929, "authorName": "Raquila47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raquila47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very nice Restoration of a true classic. Perfect colour combo. \"Bat Wings\" or not the engine compartment is perfect. I only say this due to where I live in a very Hot/Humid climate. During the restore I would have added A/C. That's just me...lol. Beautiful. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734415072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379836, "authorName": "Bkelly4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkelly4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, Are there any driving videos?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734447030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16381839, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734460573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16381855, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bkelly4 just posted a driving video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734460613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16382031, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734461043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16382048, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Walk around Video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734461080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16382149, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734461315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16382274, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://youtu.be/CtB1Rb8g0m8?feature=shared", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734461628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16382391, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734461945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16382490, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734462228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16382537, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734462400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16382555, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734462456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16383988, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some Car restored to this level \"trailer queens\" they run just good enough to drive on an off the trailer. That's not the case with this Supper-88. This Vehicle runs and drives like new, all the gages work perfectly. The radio works as well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734467154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16385356, "authorName": "rps936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rps936/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen this car \"in person\", and it is even more impressive than the pictures indicate. As Oldsmobile buffs know, the Super 88 was the muscle car of its era -- the most powerful engine installed in the lighter body. The color combination represents 1950s glamor at its eye-catching best-- Coral and Shell Beige. Oldsmobile described the paint scheme as \"Flying Colors\", and the repaint appears completely faithful to the original colors.\r\n\r\nFor those who know this era, it is extremely unusual to see a Super 88 Holiday coupe with the full complement of power options -- power windows, power seat and power antenna, plus the Autronic eye, the rear seat speaker, and the Fiesta 3-bar spinner wheel covers. This is the way you would want to equip your '55 Oldsmobile if the order book was still open.\r\n\r\nRegarding the comments about the air cleaner, I think anyone who researches the matter will conclude that the one on the car is authentic and correct. This car is an unusual opportunity for someone who wants an extremely high quality example of mid-50s beauty, glamor and performance.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1734471985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16387707, "authorName": "1952ALLARD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1952allard/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by 1952ALLARD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734490154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16387797, "authorName": "Pfeil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pfeil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr._H The Q45 infiniti could also have the colors blur lapis, blue cobalt, dark burgundy cherry, crimson, bordeaux.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734491425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16387891, "authorName": "Pfeil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pfeil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bat wing. Originally used on Cadillac, (1956Pontiac with 2X4's) Chevrolet, looks like a batwing see link below\r\nhttps://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQe5uK_4XBfLPe7QPEE3mO-7yFSrZ6KQFFQaQ&s\r\nIn the early year of Tri-Power-Olds-J-2, Cadillac they came out with the tri carb batwing see link below. 57 cadillac\r\n https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQcxkGzKRryW9EGOi8blGGAJ6GKbzieKCPcJQ&s\r\nLater in 57 they used the large paper element three carb air cleaner (they were anticipating lower hood lines) see link below.\r\nhttps://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS98H1MkaKcbnZK279rnStuaqtvOGS-VzWB2AWMva1CvotPtRrvT3x8B_cWBIni7AWG2Hg&usqp=CAU", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734493014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16388176, "authorName": "Strawman04", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/strawman04/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Strawman04", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734499387, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16388421, "authorName": "Wellington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellington/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Wellington", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734518865, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16388900, "authorName": "Blondy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blondy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yikes, whatta feast for tired eyes. Too nice", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734530629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16390238, "authorName": "jturner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jturner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "as the saying goes \" this is not your father's Oldsmobile\" but it could have been!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734542897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16390704, "authorName": "rps936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rps936/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have known @philcatan and his family for over 35 years. I purchased at least six cars from them, and each one exceeded my expectations. Seller is very knowledgeable, and you can bid with complete confidence. This has to be one of the finest '55 Oldsmobiles available anywhere.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734545623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16393576, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734554979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16393812, "authorName": "OnlyLaSalle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlylasalle/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by OnlyLaSalle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734555880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16394018, "authorName": "Kamplak1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kamplak1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have a feeling it\u2019s going to take a lot more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734556586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394035, "authorName": "Wellington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellington/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Wellington", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734556618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16394139, "authorName": "philcatan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philcatan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734556872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394150, "authorName": "Thorcen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorcen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It must not be OnlyLaSalle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734556903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394520, "authorName": "Krobsklassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Krobsklassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734557885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16394541, "authorName": "Wellington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellington/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Wellington", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734557954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16394546, "authorName": "KarmannRocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karmannrocket/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is beautiful! When I was 16 I told my Dad I wanted a convertible Karmann Ghia. He got me a 1955 Oldsmobile Rocket 88, 4-door hardtop. In this exact color combo. I still have her, she doesn't run, but I'm squirreling away money to get her running...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1734557965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394568, "authorName": "Krobsklassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Krobsklassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734558024, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16394617, "authorName": "Wellington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellington/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by Wellington", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734558191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16394638, "authorName": "Krobsklassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Krobsklassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734558258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16394642, "authorName": "Wellington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellington/", "bidAmount": 36750, "content": "$36,750 bid placed by Wellington", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734558269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16394691, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 12/18/24 at $36,750", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734558390, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16394735, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not surprised, this beauty is worth much more \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734558515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394834, "authorName": "PathDoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The overall market seems down plus this is a horrible time to sell a car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734558764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396479, "authorName": "bidbuy88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidbuy88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Market has spoken", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734566307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397373, "authorName": "hairyolds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hairyolds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very nice. cost more than high bid to restore. i would not have let it go for that bid. bad timing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734579866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397436, "authorName": "Urbanista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urbanista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Karmannrocket likewise my buddy in high school had the same color combo in the four door configuration-inherited from his Grandfather-in 1969. \r\n\r\nOur best days were making beer runs to State line Idaho and filing the expansive trunk with cases of Coors Beer, which was unavailable in Washington at the time. Never mind we were just 16. Open containers were not illegal then.\r\n\r\nDuring summer nights in Spokane, Washington we'd fill the trunk with pony kegs (7 gallons each) and go to the drive in theater. We Sold a lot of beer out of the trunk in those days. The Olds made it to a few rock festivals in style. \r\n\r\nAll that said this two door is a much cooler ride in stellar condition.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734581049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398508, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Try relisting in the spring for better results...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734619516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16412690, "authorName": "KarmannRocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karmannrocket/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@urbanista your comment, I visualized it all in my head!!! Those were the days!!! In the evening, at the dinner table my Dad would ask me why I was at the intersection of ___ & ___ at 10:20AM, shouldn't I have been in school? I always hit the curb and scuffed the 3in white walls hahaha When I got home I would immediately grab a SOS pad and make them white again before Dad got home. No music festivals back then for me, but during Spring Break it was popular to cruise Palm Springs (80's). I always got pulled over, \"does Daddy know you have his car?\"...\"Yes sir he does, he gassed it up for me before I left...\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734729147, "type": "comment"}]