[{"id": 6381183, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Service records?? \r\n\r\nWhat has been done to the car other than an oil change in November 2020 since the service mentioned 6 years ago? Has it been sitting from acquisition to November 2020 with the same oil in it? I know it has only been driven 2K miles but service based on time elapsed when not driven is crucial.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1623702269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6381508, "authorName": "CarsBicyclesAndSushi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsbicyclesandsushi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dear boy, \u201ccream\u201d is what one puts in their coffee. This exterior colour appears to be Magnolia. Carry on.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1623703946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6381856, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Verdebaum - I once put Magnolia in my coffee...ended up in ER", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623705567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6382486, "authorName": "ltodaro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ltodaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a presence ! Weren't these approximately $245K in 1995?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623709608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6382972, "authorName": "dominic355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dominic355/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by dominic355", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623717278, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6383187, "authorName": "V8_Vantage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8_vantage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JBfla is the authority. This one is a bit frightening as to what may lurk in wait for the new owner. I\u2019m also surprised at the presentation. I would have at least folded the car cover.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1623720371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6383735, "authorName": "McQueenLifeGoals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueenlifegoals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car was sold 9 years ago a Mecum Monterey w/ 57K miles, so pre the ODO change noted by the seller. https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0812-133761/1995-bentley-continental-r/", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1623739125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6383742, "authorName": "McQueenLifeGoals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqueenlifegoals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mecum number was $40K BTW...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623739637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6383853, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well now something really isn't adding up with the mileage....Hopefully seller can chime in about the car possibly having 100K miles on it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623756572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6384166, "authorName": "WilBlue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is she squatting or is that a choosable ride height? \r\n\r\nHow many miles were on the OD at change out?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623764049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6384266, "authorName": "oldone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These win all the \"Depreciation Derbies\", hands down...However this one gives me \"rough\" chills...I don't know what, but something is amiss...Mileage???...Refinished in 2014???...Ride height???...Something...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1623765805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6384764, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cream on da inside Cream on da outside.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623773374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6387744, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WilBlue like most Rolls-Royce and bentleys of this era she probably needs front springs. Especially common on the 90s cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623795960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6389020, "authorName": "430NYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/430nyc/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by 430NYC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623845031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6389261, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the dash veneer been replaced or refinished? In image #70 it\u2019s difficult to believe Bentley would have allowed a cat to leave the factory with such badly matched wood grain. Once again I will continue my campaign against the mischaracterization of figured wood veneer as \u201cburl wood.\u201d As I keep saying, there is no such thing as a burl tree. A \u201cburl\u201d is a rare disfigurement of a tree, and not suitable for slicing for veneer.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623850130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6393816, "authorName": "450skye", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/450skye/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by 450skye", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623888911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6393952, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheOMDude, take a look at prior auction photos posted in the comments below from another member regarding this car being sold in the Mecum auction. Someone has absolutely destroyed the original wood in this car. It even looks like they sanded through the veneer (easily seen looking at the old photos to now of the dash directly around the speedometer and tach) and then haphazardly applied various different stain colors. Orange peel in the lacquer too. There are very few people in the US I would trust to do a proper wood refinish on one of these if you want it done correctly. The wood was gorgeous before...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1623891343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6394013, "authorName": "Alejandroh9940", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alejandroh9940/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Alejandroh9940", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623892128, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6397545, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s almost as if every one of these is a project unless there has been consistent fastidious care. Rolls/Bentley of the SZ era seem to be about the most unforgiving vehicle to anything but that.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623960167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6399393, "authorName": "Mechudo62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mechudo62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cream beige metallic looks very nice on this sexy coupe, especially with the interior in the same color shade. The Connolly leather looks great with the brown piping on the seats! True, the mechanicals and electronics in British cars in general was not the best, but the allure of this coupe body shape will endure for years to come These things were very expensive when new and not too many were built, now you can get this one for a fraction of the cost. GLWTA !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623975434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6399694, "authorName": "kaiserinelisabeth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaiserinelisabeth/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by kaiserinelisabeth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623981381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6399726, "authorName": "kaiserinelisabeth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaiserinelisabeth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could the seller provide a cold start or driving video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623981954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6400016, "authorName": "sev0007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sev0007/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by sev0007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623990730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6401736, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MAGNOLIA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624038902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6403617, "authorName": "mikeammain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeammain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seems like the front level is a little too low and the rear too high? Any warning lights appearing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624049641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6407538, "authorName": "57SPEEDY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57speedy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Madera Concepts will be doing my R\u2019s wood. Had great results with my 500E", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624132467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6407647, "authorName": "57SPEEDY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57speedy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting handle for private party. Seller you might want to get involved here. Cold start and walk around should have been posted immediately", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624133402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6407680, "authorName": "57SPEEDY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57speedy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Word to the wise. Tires for these are almost unobtainium. Factory size in Avon\u2019s only unless you want a Bridgestone truck tire. This size is one smaller and also nearly extinct. Found my Michelin\u2019s at onlinetires.com after a week of looking. \nTire rack no go and discount tire even called the Michelin distributor and they had 0.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624133954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6407715, "authorName": "57SPEEDY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57speedy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikeammain\r\nOk I\u2019ll answer. Air Bag for one. I dropped another $5k on undisclosed issues from the dealer I bought from so buyer beware with these especially.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624134311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6408065, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@57Speedy Madera is great. They would probably want double the price to fix the wood on this car if they could even fix the damage done. The most well maintained of these cars $5k is about right for miscellaneous stuff. I always plan on the same. \n\nCheck out the one that sold today at Barrett Jackson. Not a great comp for the Continental R market but looks beautiful. \nhttps://barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1995-BENTLEY-CONTINENTAL-R-248971", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624140026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6408070, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikeammain car definitely needs front springs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624140077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6408352, "authorName": "antiquesbyfmu (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/antiquesbyfmu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos for this outstanding classic:\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIVrZKDoBeM\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WEMxJvG_do\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-jql3AFbmY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624148430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6408711, "authorName": "kaiserinelisabeth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaiserinelisabeth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos generate more questions....\r\n\r\nwhy was the car being driven at only ~5mph?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624162518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6408735, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least the video is now informing us the car has an Air Bag light and Key Read Failure light on. That was never in the written description.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1624164098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6410999, "authorName": "Mechudo62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mechudo62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Air bag light is usually reset by cleaning contact track on steering wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624219406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6411059, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mechudo62 that would be a first I've heard that but I guess anything is possible. On these carsit's usually its pretensioners in seat buckle in my experience. Others have solved issue with a resistor to fool the light. Couple grand and its fixed. The key read failure could be alarm module in dash needing rebuilt. Wouldn't know until had a PPI and did some in depth investigating.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624219874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6411744, "authorName": "Pattymarquez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pattymarquez/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Pattymarquez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624230221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6411762, "authorName": "57SPEEDY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57speedy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mechudo62\n@JBFla\nFWIW that\u2019s the solution on my Aston when SRS light was on. $450 fix. Steering column sensors. Several threads on the Aston forum. Front end is concern here. Ball joints etc. have a lot of work to do on a 3 ton vehicle.. haven\u2019t seen one with this stance. Does seem low in front. Any maintenance records would sure be helpful.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624230678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6412155, "authorName": "dukemantee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dukemantee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wood is destroyed. Either re veneer all of it, or, to save money, switch to \"piano black\" which is just paint, so the wood veneer condition won't matter. Of course \"piano black\" in this car will look almost worse than the ruined wood. You wonder what other items they messed with without even a basic knowledge of what they were doing. Then consider that the basic most arcane replacement parts on these are priced using the Ferrari/RR spares pricing scheme, which is akin to the prices for heart or brain work on a cash basis without insurance at Sloan Kettering. This will either be a novice's mistake purchase or, if they take a realistic price, a chance for an indigent person to own this car, and it will keep going, but more lights will come on and less and less fancy stuff will work. For those with families who don't know, the car has a full rear seat. The rear console pulls right out and you can sit 5 in the car. But if you have a family, save half your money and get a Spur or Turbo R or RL that's been properly cared for.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624241408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6412220, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From driver to project in 1.5 owners. Still pretty in MAGNOLIA and worthy of a full sorting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624243218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6412437, "authorName": "billmorrow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billmorrow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the turbo bentley cars and corniche 5's have an issue IF driven fast while cold with the turbo side of the engine, or so i was told when negotiating for an '00 corniche 5 a couple of years ago.. the head gasket will fail on that side of the engine.. should check for that..\none must always allow for hidden or unknown issues when buying sight unseen..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624260358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6413109, "authorName": "FXRcR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxrcr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A whole week and the only input from the seller is 3 spectacularly useless videos.\r\n\r\nThis one ought to do well (insert Dangerfield eye roll here).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1624289258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6413189, "authorName": "Dark-Cloud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dark-cloud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "im new to BaT. Im assuming this hasnt met the reserve? Is there a way to tell?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624290641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6413267, "authorName": "TomStanley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomstanley/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by TomStanley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624291701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6413321, "authorName": "jjokc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjokc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yikes.\n\nIf nothing else, this will be a case study in how NOT to conduct an auction on BaT. I'm betting on RNM which, judging by seller participation to this point, will likely prove to be the best-case scenario for the high bidder.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1624292679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6413331, "authorName": "jjokc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjokc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dark-Cloud All BaT auctions are on reserve, unless specifically labeled as a \"No Reserve\" auction. The only way you'll know if reserve has been met is if the seller chooses to disclose that information in the comment section.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1624292806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6414596, "authorName": "rickez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickez/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by rickez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624303062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6414681, "authorName": "Pattymarquez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pattymarquez/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by Pattymarquez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624303685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6414700, "authorName": "sparr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparr/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by sparr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624303785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6414744, "authorName": "Alejandroh9940", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alejandroh9940/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Alejandroh9940", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624304006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6414750, "authorName": "sparr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparr/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by sparr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624304039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6414834, "authorName": "Pattymarquez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pattymarquez/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by Pattymarquez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624304408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6414877, "authorName": "passg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passg/", "bidAmount": 18100, "content": "$18,100 bid placed by passg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624304599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6414886, "authorName": "sparr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparr/", "bidAmount": 19350, "content": "$19,350 bid placed by sparr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624304621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6414908, "authorName": "Pattymarquez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pattymarquez/", "bidAmount": 19600, "content": "$19,600 bid placed by Pattymarquez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624304728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6414910, "authorName": "sparr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparr/", "bidAmount": 19850, "content": "$19,850 bid placed by sparr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624304748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6414945, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 6/21/21 at $19,850", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624304870, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6414964, "authorName": "Pattymarquez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pattymarquez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does reserve not met means?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624305055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6414989, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pattymarquez, it means the car did not sell. However, BaT gives the seller the high bidder's info, and often they negotiate a deal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624305238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6415008, "authorName": "jjokc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjokc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This went about as well I expected. This did not meet the acceptable standard for a Bring a Trailer listing, imho.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1624305376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6415122, "authorName": "Mechudo62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mechudo62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM. The seller was probably new to BaT and has learned valuable lessons from our comments... and wise to hold.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624306265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6416569, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m amazed this car bid to where it did with zero seller participation.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624320149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6418528, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree @JBFla. The cost of making this a safe and reliable collectable could be more than half of the cost of obtaining a turn-key known and loved Continental R or maybe even a T. \r\n\r\nPoorly presented and amazed BringATrailer even accepted it. If it\u2019s a Rolls-Royce/Bentley or other complicated strange European vehicle with no maintenance records sell as NO reserve or try to peddle it off in South Florida to some putz.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624380905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6423118, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boatymcboatface Absolutely! No reserve reserve car and let it get into the hands of someone who will get it back to the way it should be. Makes you wonder if BAT gets involved behind the scenes to get these sellers more involved. If it's not happening this is a great example of an auction where it should be.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624451392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6424047, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JBFla i\u2019ll tell you what I listed a vehicle on cars and bids and they were very critical of the vehicle I sold. It translated into a degree of thoroughness and transparency that produced a market-correct result with no vagueness for prospective buyers. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m seeing more and more of it on here especially vehicles like this that don\u2019t sell. Why even put the effort into it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1624465329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6427812, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boatymcboatface at this point cold start and driving videos should be the bare minimum. No auction should even be allowed to go to the end without ample seller participation. Oh well...on to the next one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1624498517, "type": "comment"}]