[{"id": 15235062, "authorName": "WoodieMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodieman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude0d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723321445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15235102, "authorName": "Swensson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swensson/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Swensson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723321590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15235307, "authorName": "carlshome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlshome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've owned a number of 544's. This one is truly impressive. And love the AC addition.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723322433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15235374, "authorName": "dondogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dondogs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car reached the highest sale price of any PV on BAT twice. (But not in that order) Will it do it again?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723322795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15235408, "authorName": "Jeffgeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffgeo/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Jeffgeo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723322976, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15235416, "authorName": "LarryEhretsman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryehretsman/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by LarryEhretsman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723323011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15235480, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ethereal\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723323346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15235483, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big difference between first and second sale. Glad to see seller has reserve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723323359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15235515, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very helpful pics & video. Beauty. Two quick questions:\r\n* The yellow/gold interior metallic trim--1st time I've seen that in a '65. Do you have the factory original? \r\n* 3rd sale in a few years, driven 600ms in <2 yrs. As an every day driver in good weather, will this car have a long run in front of it? \r\nThank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723323631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15235525, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome and thank you for viewing my Volvo PV 544 listing. I was fortunate to have acquired this vehicle with the prior two owners being Volvo afficionados, one of which performed the total restoration of this car.\r\n\r\nThis is one of the better documented vehicles on BaT, as this listing, plus the prior two, provide the opportunity to view a total of over 1,000 photos and 15 videos of the PV 544. The two earlier listings also contain extensive mechanical and restoration commentary.\r\n\r\nI will respond to all questions as quickly as possible, and thanks again for viewing this meticulously restored PV 544.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1723323692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15235711, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PB333 Sorry, but I do not have any of the original interior items when the car was yellow. \r\n\r\nAs far as using it as an everyday driver, I can tell you the car runs well with everything functioning as it should, and there are no leaks. I have driven it in commuter traffic, with the farthest drive being roughly a 60-mile round trip on a 90+ degree day. \r\n\r\nThe car did fine on that trip, as overheating is not an issue with the electric fan and use of Evans waterless coolant. AC is working well, and I will be posting a photo and video showing it blowing cold.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723324969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15235740, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carlshome Thanks for your comments. The AC is a great addition...especially given the heat wave we are experiencing locally.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723325185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15236119, "authorName": "71sporty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71sporty/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by 71sporty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723328685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15236162, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by DeusEquitare", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723329166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15236721, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lubricator Your car is back!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723335710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15236788, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PB333 I was the seller in the last auction and derived from my personal experience of owning two other PV544's, and a slew of other Volvos, this one is good to go. And I mean good to go anywhere you'd like to drive...everyday. I would be confident driving it across the nation, as well as using it as a daily driver.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723336545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15236894, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator Good to hear from you. Thanks for offering your assessment of this car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723337883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15237072, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @lubricator & @rcook1959. Keeping these 544s so close to original is a very good thing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723340452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15237081, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by PB333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723340568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15237088, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 196544, "content": "$196,544 bid placed by DeusEquitare", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723340660, "type": "bat-bid-canceled"}, {"id": 15237116, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK--that was interesting. I knew my 1st bid would be upped fairly soon, but...?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723341071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15237149, "authorName": "mottcom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mottcom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Errant finger....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723341607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15237282, "authorName": "64Marauderman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/64marauderman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a yellow 65/ 544, yellow should of stayed yellow.. car is mint and A/C i was not aware of for that car! BUT-$195g is way too much. it is not a 429 mustang!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723344337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15237343, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT and BaT bidder, commenters, and watchers, please accept my apologies. My bid at 44 after the hour was a typographical error. Had not happened before. Has been reported to the seller and to the BaT staff to request a correction. The intended bid will, hopefully, eventually show as $20,000, if I am allowed to make this correction on resume bidding as attended. This correction could have been earlier except I was called and had to leave in hurry, hence the erroneous bid. It's still early in this fine auction and hope my mistake does not affect outcomes.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1723345453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15237515, "authorName": "Apathyfern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apathyfern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DeusEquitare\r\nI think you won with that bid", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1723349165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15237768, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Spectacular !\r\nif it wasn't for martens and mice roaming the garage from time to time, I couldn't keep the engine bay lid closed all the time.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723363229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15237838, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw this car in my feed and thought to myself, \"Oh, I should see how this is doing. I know they are nice cars.\"\r\n\r\nBut when I opened the link and saw $196,544.00, I thought, \"I have really missed the boat on this one!\"\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723373399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15237947, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone participating in the auction for their patience while the bidding matter outlined below is resolved. I have contacted BaT as well, so hopefully there is a resolution soon.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723376627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15238164, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bid of $196,544 was canceled by BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723381313, "type": "bat-bid-canceled"}, {"id": 15238174, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DeusEquitare Please doublecheck your bidding window, and try that one again.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723381409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15238214, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Erroneous bid was canceled, and auction is back on track. I appreciate everyone's continued interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723381977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15238330, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by DeusEquitare", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723383720, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15238345, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Seller, BaT, all bidders, and others for your patience and forbearance. Good day and great auction.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723383955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15238377, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DeusEquitare, AHHHH..... now your penny pinchin. Bahhahahahahah, only messin with ya there. I seen that this morning and went OH GOODNESS!!! GLWTA {;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723384264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15238383, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by PB333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723384331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15238424, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by DeusEquitare", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723384880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15241750, "authorName": "ssterry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssterry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coolest PV544 ever! The only change I would make is change the color of the wheels and put the hubcaps on.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1723402592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15246125, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723475885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15246131, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723475911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15246146, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Uploaded a short video and photo showing the AC blowing cold in the PV 544.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723475996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15246375, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959, Helpful videos. Can you add a word or 2 as to why you're selling it so soon & what would you recommend a new owner take on as 1st maintenance? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723477779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15247683, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PB333 I am happy to expound on both items.\r\n\r\nI am selling the PV 544 because other priorities are keeping me from driving the car as much as it deserves. As was noted, I have only driven it around 600 miles in two years. In retirement, pleasure travel and spending time with our four grandchildren that now live nearby are the primary focus. It's difficult for me to consistently work the car into that mix.\r\n\r\nAs far as maintenance to tackle, the car needs very little as the only item I am aware of is the right turn signal does not always self-cancel. I acquired a new turn signal unit that goes with the car, but it has not been that much of an issue for me. \r\n\r\nThe restoration of this 544 was extensive and meticulous, and I have strived to maintain the car to that level. The car runs great, no overheating, all gauges and lights work as they should, and there are no leaks that I am aware of. I recently had the steering box resealed, brakes adjusted, oil changed, some of the steering linkage changed out, and all transmission synchronizers replaced. This car is good to go.\r\n\r\nThank you for the continued interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723484508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15248647, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959 Thank you for such a thorough answer. B/w you & @lubricator, I can see that this 544 has had great care. Best wishes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723487309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15249095, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PVcharlie Chuck, Master Builder, did all the heavy lifting on this rig. I just hunted down and installed the sweet sounding Abarth-style exhaust.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723488938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15249575, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator I was searching for paperwork on the exhaust in the receipts folder for this listing but came up empty. Do you happen to remember the vendor? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723489965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15252478, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959 I bought the exhaust system from VP Autoparts, Inc. I sent a copy of my invoice to you via \"contact seller button.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723499287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15253055, "authorName": "PVcharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvcharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator Thanks for the kind words and thank you for reaching out to me", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723502176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15253270, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator Thanks so much for the information", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723504005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15253474, "authorName": "PVcharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvcharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959 I hope the auction goes really well for you. It\u2019s nice to see \u201cGretchen \u201c in such good condition. With regard to the turn signal switch, I installed a new one during the refurbishment from VP Auto, (Lennart Johansson). I believe to get the switch to cancel equally, it will need a minor adjustment. I\u2019m sure someone will correct me if I\u2019m mistaken, but as I recall, the switch mounts inside the bezel just behind the steering wheel and is adjusted by loosening the bezel clamp and rotating it CW or CC until l the indicator cancels evenly. I hope this helps both you and the next owner.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1723506059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15253691, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PVcharlie good to hear from you and thanks for the feedback. I\u2019ll have to do some research on adjusting the turn signal. I know there is little on the car that you did not replace.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723507956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15256146, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723559582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15273006, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I added a couple of photos of the transmission synchronizers being replaced last month. Tranny should be trouble free for years now. Details on this work is included in the history/build file for the Volvo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723667612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15281752, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These photos are of parts and other items that come with the Volvo.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723749353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15283152, "authorName": "Bforlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforlife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959 I hope those 4 grandkids have had a chance to go for a ride in this beauty. Memories for a lifetime:).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723757344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15283751, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bforlife The oldest two have ridden with me and think it is cool, while the youngest two are still happy in their little electric car for now. They all love the horn, though.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723759495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15287662, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by PB333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723787539, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15294893, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Volvo comes with extensive documentation, including invoices for parts and maintenance from 2015 through 2024. This archive illustrates the high level of refurbishment this 544 has received.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723842225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15296462, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ssterry I agree! I have a perfect set of set of silver slotted wheels with trim rings and hub covers; with new Michelin Premier 185/60 black walls on them, in my basement. I use them on my 544-122 when I need the \u201cperiod correct\u201d look. They would make this car lovely! The gurus will probably chastise my use of 185s instead of 165s on these \ud83d\udede wheels, but I\u2019ve done it for 50 years with no problems. Steering effort is acceptable as well. IMHO, the increased width is a welcome look.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723848067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15297045, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Latin infinitive volvere means \"to roll.\" The 1st person singular conjugation of the verb is \"Volvo.\" It means, \"I roll.\" You'll be rolling in style with this one, baby.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723853477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15300048, "authorName": "PVcharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvcharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959 I went through the picture gallery and did not see the picture of the first place trophy awarded to your PV that @lubricator received when he entered her in the Western District Volvo meet. I email you a copy in the event you would like to post it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723910982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15300103, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PVcharlie Thank you for reminding me to post the car show award photo. I had it prepared, but simply forgot", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723911439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15300189, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a second photo of the car show award @lubricator took home with the 544. @PVcharlie thank you for supplying this photo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723912099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15300207, "authorName": "PVcharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvcharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959 over the decades of building hot rods , restoring older models , and a couple of resto mods, I\u2019ve received multiple awards for my work, but I\u2019m as proud of this one as any that I\u2019ve ever gotten. GLWTA!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723912216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15301145, "authorName": "sportydaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportydaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Flex! ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723917670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15301609, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the PV 544 auction winds down, I want to thank everyone for their interest, comments, and bids on my listing. \r\n\r\n@lubricator and @PVcharlie it has been great to reconnect, and I appreciate the insights and information you both have brought to this process.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723919368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15302023, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What I like about this car is its simplicity. No computers, no flat screens, no fancy electronics. It\u2019s just you and the car.\r\n\r\nAnd what a car it is!! With its twin SU\u2019s and sleek profile, this car would be quite the fun drive!\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723920814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15302584, "authorName": "Denny71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denny71/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by Denny71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723922671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15302604, "authorName": "AMSAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amsan/", "bidAmount": 23959, "content": "$23,959 bid placed by AMSAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723922761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15302630, "authorName": "Denny71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denny71/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Denny71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723922858, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15302661, "authorName": "BigEddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigeddy/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by BigEddy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723922977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15302674, "authorName": "Denny71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denny71/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Denny71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723923064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15302706, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 8/17/24 at $26,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723923185, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15302708, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's all in good taste, including the tune showing on photo 85, \"The Sky is Crying\" by SRV, if correct? So very cool. We all love Gretchen but she only leaves with one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723923268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15302823, "authorName": "Denny71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denny71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m traveling and will contact you tomorrow morning to discuss.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723923666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15302883, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Denny71 Thanks for the late bidding surge. It wasn't that far away. I just couldn't quite get there with the investment I have put into it", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723923920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15302942, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959, the amount of work you put into this car was impressive. Very sorry your reserve was not met.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723924137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15303102, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@maw06 appreciate that. @PVcharlie who restored the car did an incredible job on it", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723924597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15303185, "authorName": "BigEddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigeddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought it was sold, guess I will have to wait for new listing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723924867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15304581, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Denny71 That works for me. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723929614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15305594, "authorName": "Ancientdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancientdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DeusEquitare Very nice. I remember my Latin I class which began in September 1954. Later in 1965 I sat in a new one like this Volvo in the Atlantic City dealership.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723938770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15307513, "authorName": "Denny71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denny71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959. Just sent a new offer.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723989417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15307566, "authorName": "Denny71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denny71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 08/18/2024 for $28,500 to Denny71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723989947, "type": "bat-rnm-accepted"}, {"id": 15307683, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations To @rcook1959 and @Denny71.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723991230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15307692, "authorName": "PVcharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvcharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959 Congratulations on selling your 544 to @denny71. I hope he appreciates it as much as the rest of us.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723991297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15307738, "authorName": "rcook1959 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcook1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator and @PVcharlie thank you for the sentiments and for providing background on the Volvo during this listing. I do have mixed emotions parting with \"Gretchen\", but she needs to go to someone that will give her more exercise than I do.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723991775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15308447, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations on a post-auction agreement. Obviously a great vehicle w/another 60 (or more?) years ahead. Wish it was in my garage but glad it's staying in good hands.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723997629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15308679, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Felix Viarum to all BaT participants. This was a Super sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723999415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15308781, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DeusEquitare, maybe bid in Roman Numerals next time? \r\nJust kidding. Seems it all worked out well. \r\nClassic cars & dedicated owners are my favorite aspects of BaT. \r\nBona fortuna!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724000085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15309810, "authorName": "Bforlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforlife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Same as the purchase price in 2022. No blood:).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724004025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15325834, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcook1959 My three vintage Volvos also have names. The PV544 is \u201cGilda\u201d and her 122S sister is \u201cHilda\u201d. Cousin 1800E is \u201cMona Lisa\u201d.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724171755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15326236, "authorName": "PB333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pb333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, @Citabria98 if you ever part w/ 'Gilda' or others, there are good homes for them, if this BaT auction was an indicator. \r\nWhat I especially enjoy about this site vs. some other good car sites is that I feel buyers have a chance at an 'unadulterated' (for lack of a better word) classic, even an affordable one, at BaT. \r\nCheers! \r\nFrom a former '67 122S owner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724173978, "type": "comment"}]