[{"id": 1540065, "authorName": "unclewill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclewill/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by unclewill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495116407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540068, "authorName": "rwantin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwantin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fascinating little car. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495116544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540075, "authorName": "Varnish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varnish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mini \"bundle of snakes\" exhaust. Pretty cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495116719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540078, "authorName": "gabbo241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gabbo241/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car, of course. Though: not sure why you'd go to all this trouble and then not do the \"fine tuning\" to make her run nice. Also unclear why you'd have a custom exhaust fabricated on the other side of the world.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1495116920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540095, "authorName": "BobK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gorgeous car. I have to say I am 0% purist and 100% gearhead, replace that mill with a inline 4 from a factory Honda superbike, and some wider tires and a subtle flair and drive the wheels off it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1495117591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540119, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put me in the group scratching our collective heads as to why, after such an extensive restoration, it would still need \"fine tuning\" to be reliable to drive. \n\nIf a dedicated marque enthusiast selling the car can't be bothered, then what? The buyer is supposed to ascend some massively steep learning curve to figure out how? Find a specialist? (Talk about the proverbial needle in a haystack.)\n\nNo offense to the seller, and we've seen other ads here with similar notations. It just seems so odd. \n\nGLWTS", "likes": 26, "timestamp": 1495118254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540124, "authorName": "johnnytightlips", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnytightlips/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think I've ever seen one of these in black. Really looks nice!\r\n\r\nI do agree with west-coaster...why not sort it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495118684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540125, "authorName": "J.B.2.1.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.b.2.1.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobK, I hear you, but!, that little engine in the S600 is totally epic, so I bet you'd change your mind about the engine swap. There just are some engines that should not be unmarried from the chassis.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495118750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540137, "authorName": "truenorthcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/truenorthcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobK, The one thing that attracts people to the S600 is that engine. Go to Leno's website & listen to his,........... music to my ears!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495119184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540138, "authorName": "SDKeith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdkeith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to bid, but I'm not an expert on the mill.\n\nSeller: What's wrong with the motor/fuel-delivery/ignition making it require \"fine-tuning\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495119191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540140, "authorName": "bgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this one is too nice to swap the engine, find yourself a beater", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495119243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540146, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car will sell for way more than it should.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495119271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540157, "authorName": "bgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "in real terms its got a lot of pedigree, being nice, rare and a sports car. Also, without a roof those round eyed western devils might fit in this thing, which is probably not so of the coupe - I've seen only a couple nice ones of these ever - should be fantastic once sorted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495119623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540159, "authorName": "jimjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like it would be fun. What worries me is that Seller embarked on a fairly lengthy restoration and it appears to be on the one yard line, but after all that work, he failed to get it dialed in properly. Makes one think that he tried, but failed? Why pass it along now and not finish it?", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1495119739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540165, "authorName": "CharlzR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlzr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great looking car generally, but that first shot\u2013professionally done, low level point of view, good lighting, zoom lens\u2013might be the best shot of an S600 that I've seen. Looks like a roadster, not a mini roadster.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495119947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540187, "authorName": "Hondas600 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondas600/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your comments, a little explanation on the fine tuning; Honda engines have four cylinders and four carburetors, They take some finesse to get to run precisely. The engine runs, but needs some playing. The restoration was done very well and is well documented, and because I have three Honda s600's (down from seven), and a few years back sold my garages and moved the cars to Erie, PA, Every year I seem to have less time to spend on them. So this is the reason this one is on the market.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1495120593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540191, "authorName": "urusaina0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urusaina0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One needs to find a donor Honda F22C1with a custom drive trane for installation. That would perk this up!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495120668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540199, "authorName": "stonehill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stonehill/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by stonehill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495121044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540228, "authorName": "leaf36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leaf36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful restoration, beautiful car @Hondas600. The attention to detail listed on your website is impressive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495122184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540243, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@urusaina0 Two issues with such a swap. The chain drive would have to be replaced with a more conventional rear end, including the entire suspension system. That would be a shame, as well as being a challenge, because the S600 was the last model to feature this interesting setup, other than a handful of early S800s. And (S2000 owners take note) the little S600 engine has a higher red line than the F22C1's 8,200 RPM. (Higher, even, than the AP1 S2000 F20C 9,000 RPM)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495122838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540297, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People talking about doping a different engine in this car clearly do not understand what it is and why it is special. And a big reason for that is that rev-hungry engine and the chain drive. To pull an analogy, what you are essentially saying is to drop a big block into a Ferrari 250 ... \n\nThis one is rare and looks stunning. GLWS.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1495125277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540305, "authorName": "Vanishing_Point", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanishing_point/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please don't buy this car if you are considering an engine swap, buy one of the many Miata's listed on BAT and have at it. I just wish this was a coupe, I'd be all over it! Good luck on the sale from a fellow \"S\" car owner.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1495125610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540329, "authorName": "offsideundo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offsideundo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the tiny engine one may think it has snail \nlike performance. But with a rev limit over \n9,000 you can make that S car go.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1495126700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540349, "authorName": "davehondas2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davehondas2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dream car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495127476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540356, "authorName": "pete1100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pete1100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.walmart.com/ip/Alpha-Moto-Carburetor-Synchronizer-Carb-Gauge-CB-GS-KZ-550-650-750-850-Vacuum-Tool/671889187?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1148&adid=22222222228076379012&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=189771463665&wl4=pla-298792538092&wl5=1023640&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112562587&wl11=online&wl12=671889187&wl13=&veh=sem\n\nDo they have a Walmart in Erie? Synchronizing carbs is not voodoo.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495127802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540371, "authorName": "iantar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iantar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Tire pressure low on passenger side front. This won't sell. Just kidding. I've always admired Honda's early designs and engineering. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495128154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540393, "authorName": "Sergey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sergey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can barely fit in 2017 Miata. How tall should be driver to comfortably fit in this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495128878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540431, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sergey - If you have to ask, you're too tall.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1495130351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540452, "authorName": "73shark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/73shark/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by 73shark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495130965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540484, "authorName": "Oliveiraj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oliveiraj/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Oliveiraj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495132217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540502, "authorName": "vintageair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Either it is a very small car or those are the hugest toggle switches I've ever seen in my life!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495132858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540882, "authorName": "Vanishing_Point", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanishing_point/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very small, over all less than 11 feet in length. A driver less than 6 foot fit's best and still be able to operate the pedals. Parts for these can be hard to come by, and what little is available is very expensive, just a FYI.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495137863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540918, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There has to be someone out there who thinks it would be a good idea to repaint the Mona Lisa. Some things are better when original or restored to original. Resto mod is cool but not a a clean classic.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495138622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541019, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you are familiar with the British built Berkeley you can understand how small these are. A golf cart will feel larger.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495139803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541130, "authorName": "73shark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/73shark/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by 73shark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495141024, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1541439, "authorName": "senile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/senile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car is cute, but someth'n scares me. If the price reflects that, it'll still be a nice buy.\n\n@Sergey\nOn my '65 Datsun, in order to sit upright, I had to remove the seat tracks & cut an inch out of the supports. Going over a bump, my head still hits the headliner. I'm 5'10\".....don't think the Japanese started thinking about this dynamic until the 70s.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495147058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541480, "authorName": "Canamfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canamfan/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by Canamfan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495148798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1541516, "authorName": "Jon442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jon442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bet the frame is small enough to cure the powder coat in a conventional oven.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1495150674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541517, "authorName": "SwopeAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swopeauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those out there that want to motor swap one of these, buy this one and trade it to me for the two '66's i have, one complete, one already missing engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495150728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541518, "authorName": "Brian_Baker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_baker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pete1100\n\nThese carburetors do not accept or have anywhere to hook up your suggestion. I've done a couple hundred sets of these carburetors since 1981, and it is never easy.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1495150757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541579, "authorName": "GlenK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In my parking lot Solo days in the early 70s there was a fellow who would show up time to time in a S600. Due to its size it would clean up with what seemed to be effortless weaving through the pillions. In the day I was all new to the Honda, we only knew them as bikes. None the less the fellow beat our asses in whatever we showed up in.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495154273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541601, "authorName": "honda1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honda1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the buyer of this beautiful and very rare car please take vanishing points advice below and don't mess this car up. \r\nVP, I know you wish this was a coupe but damn, this would fit right in with your awesome collection!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495155074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541608, "authorName": "Peporsm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peporsm/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Peporsm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495155597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1541616, "authorName": "abc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess an LS1 swap is out of the question.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495156079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541633, "authorName": "darcyw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darcyw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "s2000? nope\u2026s600! that's where the real money is!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495156980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541635, "authorName": "Vanishing_Point", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanishing_point/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@honda1\n\nI really want a coupe, already having two roadsters already i hope the wife won't notice a hardtop.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495157070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541671, "authorName": "Jaydles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swopeauto? Like sam swope?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495159535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541747, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, key to the left of the horn toggle switch (did y'all get that? horn TOGGLE SWITCH?)...if that is the ignition key then what is that by the steering column? Column lock? Just curious. Saw the same thing more than once googling pics.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495164341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541817, "authorName": "FA7298", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fa7298/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Carb Info - FYI : https://hondasports.wordpress.com/2013/08/03/more-fun-carb-stuff/\r\n\r\nWhen running well its a pure joy, but with the S600 expect minor to major carb work around every 2500 ~ 3500 miles , its just the nature of the beast. If someone has over tightened air jet screws, the soft cast bodies could be damaged beyond reconditioning. Aside from drivability , most of the work done looks nice. Just remember tiny engine needs to run spot on 100% of the time, not like a big V-8 that can have a little compression down, valve out of spec, carb flaws ... still pulls nice to 90 mph. A Honda S600 with these flaws is called a garage showpiece.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1495171177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541877, "authorName": "Hondas600 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondas600/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mike, yes the key on the column is the column lock.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495189936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541995, "authorName": "laluckboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laluckboy/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by laluckboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495200752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1542037, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look at the rear motor mounts fabricated from angle iron (with the use of three washers on one of the bolts). What? I guess it is near impossible to find stock mounts? PS I am doing an exhaust transplant on my S2000 today. Installing a cat-back Tanabe for a higher pitch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495203011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542107, "authorName": "ratpack1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratpack1968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's something that may be fun for some of you to watch - a '65 S600 that puts down an 8.5 sec. quarter mile at 190MPH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDWrU3OrQ6M", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495205099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542128, "authorName": "RickReeves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickreeves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would be nice to see it parked next to a 1965 Mini in order to provide a sense of perspective.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495205563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542143, "authorName": "Wildcat95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildcat95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, if \"fine tuning\" means having to source a good set of carbs, what would one expect to pay?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495205920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542277, "authorName": "Peporsm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peporsm/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Peporsm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495210796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1542302, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a fun looking little car. I can see the front styling came straight from Ferrari, i don't blame the designer at all, why not. Then i'm thinking the boys at Coventry or wherever Jag 2+2's came from nicked this front for their later v12 2+2's . Great find", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495211607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542368, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the reply @Hondas600. Very interesting. Was column lock a common or mandatory feature on vehicles sold in the U.S. in 65? Or was this another Honda innovation?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495214596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542370, "authorName": "penp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Leno's got a great video of driving his around and also has some nice tech info. (On his site..)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495214662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542377, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK...sorry to turn this into a discussion of steering locks but I found this on Wikipedia.\n\"Modern vehicles are fitted with a steering lock which is an anti-theft device...These locks were introduced on many General Motor products in 1969 drastically reducing thefts of these GM models,[1] and on Ford, Chrysler, and AMC products in 1970.\"\n\nSo maybe or maybe not originated by Honda but obviously an early adaptation. Very interesting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495214916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542384, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikeyoung00 Your right, 68/69 for American cars, not sure about European. Jag started around '68.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495215244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542389, "authorName": "Hondas600 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondas600/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wildcat, the carbs are fine and fully functioning, they were completely rebuilt by a specialist as documented on the site. They need to be balanced to ensure the air and fuel is consistent across each unit. For those familiar with the engine, this is a normal issue at set up. I encourage you to go through the website for extensive documentation on the rebuild. I think you will find a lot of detail around the work that was done, and how thorough the rebuild was executed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495215355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542395, "authorName": "Hondas600 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondas600/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "http://hondas600.com/specs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495215454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542569, "authorName": "FA7298", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fa7298/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wildcat 95 asked about the cost of carbs - The big issue is the variances in carb sets, both internal specs and as the vast majority of the cars are RHD,finding a good set of LHD carbs will be costly as not many were produced, nor survive. For detailed info : https://hondasports.wordpress.com/2017/01/14/carburetors-knowledge-base/ \nSeller states the carbs are ok , just need balancing .. as its just one small set screw and lock nut to adjust the two sets, I would suspect that the air adjustment screws are not metering properly. A detailed running diagnostic inspection should be undertaken by a buyer. It should idle at 500 ~ 700 and just off idle, make a smooth transition to the mid range. If it spits and sputters , stumbles until mid range 2500 rpm it makes for a tough to drive machine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495219586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542580, "authorName": "nextyear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nextyear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd never fit inside, but that engine must be a blast -- the tach goes up to 11!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1495219854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542822, "authorName": "BuckNut1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bucknut1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is my understanding that Brian Baker is the foremost authority on these cars. He has already commented once on this thread. Perhaps he knows this car well and would be willing to comment on what it would take to get this car in tip top running condition. I would need someone like Brian for help and would like to hear his thoughts. How much would it cost?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1495223776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1542934, "authorName": "brians356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brians356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While the custom exhaust is cute, and undoubtedly expensive to procure, I cannot imagine it provides measurable improvement to this engine's performance. But I suppose I could be wrong.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495225560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543222, "authorName": "OKA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only the export cars had column lock as people in Japan \"do not steal\" cars, and especially not anything like the HONDA S600.\r\n\r\nAnd yes the key for door is yet another differently keyed key, yet they are all identical in size !!! (Best to color code them).\r\n\r\nThis is a great lawn decoration, fantastic car to own, a terrible and horrible to drive.\r\n\r\nOn Sunday drive (that is if you make it back from point B) requires rest of the week for repairs and tuning. The most unreliable car I have ever owned way back in 1970's\r\n\r\nThe brakes only retard, but not really STOP the car, and you need to DOWNSHIFT at 7,000 RPM to have any decent performance.\r\n\r\nAnd do not forget to adjust the chains before your Sunday drive, or they may fall off or snap.\r\n\r\nAs for \"consumption\" it uses more OIL than Gasoline, and more Water than OIL.\r\n\r\nSo every masochist should own one !!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495232241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543226, "authorName": "OKA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you spend $$$$ to rebuild the engine and can not spare few hours to balance the four carbs, then something is NOT right !!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1495232450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543249, "authorName": "FA7298", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fa7298/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cluster of bent pipes exhaust is the standard configuration from the factory. The seller notes that an aftermarket exhaust main box was used, if you examine the images you will see several \"slip pipes\" used to join components. Honda tunes the machine from the air intake to the exhaust tail pipe, change even the slightest size of things and you alter the back pressure of the complex factory system. I have owned many of these cars over the last 40+ years , often when such \"repairs\" are done it adversely impacts drivability / carbs .. a possible clue to the sellers \" tune-ability \" issues ? A detailed in -person inspection by a knowledgeable person is the only way sort these things out. The raw metal rear transmission mounts are a sign of concern :-/", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495233783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543245, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car, and never saw one in person in my 50+ years. This car reminds me of a 1969 Triumph Spitfire that I owned. Seems about the same size, but definitely more rare. As for the carbs, I would think someone could fit a Weber for better drivability, and of course, fully reversible. I remember tuning twin SU's on several cars, and they are hard to keep tuned. I'm sure these carbs are similar.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495233790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543252, "authorName": "Hondas600 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondas600/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brians356, the custom exhaust is not for performance. There is a guy in Australia who re-manufactures the exhaust center box and mufflers. He is an exceptional restorer, and he manufactures these parts to OEM specs out of something like 100 separate pieces. On the pictures the mufflers are square, exactly as were the originals on this series. He manufactures these for the Honda community twice a year. Many people substitute after market mufflers and change the center box, but you change the unique sound the s600 makes. In this case I also had the pipes custom made and replaced rhe entire system.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495233843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543272, "authorName": "Hondas600 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondas600/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Frank, Eagle eye on the mounts. They were not replaced in time for the pictures. As you know the early four liner engines (as opposed to the siamesed liners) have a slightly different drive shaft configuration and the mounts slightly offset. The original mounts are on there way to the shop.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495234673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543275, "authorName": "FA7298", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fa7298/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Hondas600 : May I suggest that you turn the car on and with a phone record a 2 min video of the machine, at idle, throttling, at full temp etc... post to Youtube and then post a link on this site. \nFA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495234717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543323, "authorName": "Hondas600 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondas600/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Frank, good suggestion, I will ask the restorer to do so.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495237485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543918, "authorName": "mikeyoung00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeyoung00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty good comparison, @Johnbennett103. As the former owner of a Spitfire and one who has seen an S600 in the tin, my impression on seeing the \"S\" was that it made the Spit look like a LWB offering from Jaguar. In fact, the S is smaller in length, width, and track but only by three or four inches. Maybe more surprising is the weight comparison, with the S about the same or slightly heavier than the 1965 Mark II Spit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495294718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1543946, "authorName": "USA64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usa64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fs-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com%2F564x%2F8a%2F0f%2Fc7%2F8a0fc7579cdf0eda3c675e7ed707d340.jpg&f=1\r\njust needs a couple of techs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495296407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544089, "authorName": "Alacrity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alacrity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oka If you need \"a few hours\" to balance four carbs, something is REALLY not right...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495307188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544091, "authorName": "Alacrity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alacrity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "follow up: I have restored/rebuilt/resurrected a number of 60s/70s Honda motorcycles and this isn't all that much different. IF you have rebuilt the top end, and/or have tested compression/leakdown to know that you have 4 nearly equal cylinders... and IF you have rebuilt the carbs by cleaning them meticulously, setting float heights accurately, choosing jetting and needle settings correctly, and have installed it all so there are no air leaks from air filter to combustion chamber, then it shouldn't take more than a few minutes of adjusting the sync screws to balance the carbs. I use the Morgan Carbtune for that job: http://www.carbtune.com", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495307734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544152, "authorName": "FA7298", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fa7298/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Without a personal \"look see\" non of us can comment on carb condition. But after working specifically on these for 40+ years, my simple guide is here --> https://hondasports.wordpress.com/2013/08/03/more-fun-carb-stuff/\n\nFirst I have no interest in the machine , so with no skin in the game my only hope is to help by passing out solid tech info. But checking the photos posted so far the body / paint looks to be in nice condition along with the major parts of the interior. Now to get a body of a 40 year old machine in the condition to apply \" black \" paint and show few defects is not easy. In LA at any body shop this would be in the $ 4500 ~ 6500 range depending on what you started with, add that to all the parts purchased and LABOR and my guess is that the seller must have a $ 30K or close to it reserve. At this level the running condition needs to be sorted out. If carb set is flawed, then finding a replacement set will be in the $ 1000 range. Getting them spot on even when in good condition can be a hit / miss difficult task , because of the way these are hard mounted to the intake and removal is best done with intake manifold, that requires draining of the cooling system. Good luck to seller and buyer !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495313558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544171, "authorName": "JCS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply for reference sake, the current market here in Japan for S600 ranges in the mid 30k US$ at the moment. There are maybe around a dozen ads now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495315656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544185, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JCS\n LHD?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495316657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544217, "authorName": "JCS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RHD, they are.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495319417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544267, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love that exhaust header!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495326524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544304, "authorName": "jls356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jls356/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by jls356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495331743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1544363, "authorName": "IndyCar27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indycar27/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No. Clearly LHD.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495340172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544565, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional pictures have been added to the gallery.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495378398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544626, "authorName": "erororun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erororun/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by erororun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495383027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1544639, "authorName": "Spider2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice dusk photography. Beautiful machine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495384427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1544763, "authorName": "Peporsm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peporsm/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Peporsm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495396726, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1544948, "authorName": "Brian_Baker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_baker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alacrity\n\nAs mentioned previously in this thread, there is no provision for sync gauges on these carburetors. The first step after all of the others that you mention is VISUALLY aligning the four throttle plates before beginning the actual task of syncing.\n\n@Kevin Ackley\n\nThank you for your kind words. Without seeing the car in person, it's impossible to give an accurate diagnosis or estimate on necessary repairs. I have no personal interest in or familiarity with this car, but as with any marque, there are people who know what they're doing, and then there are others who will claim that they know what they're doing when, in fact, it is really a case of \"a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing.\" I have no knowledge of who performed the repairs on this car, and therefore I am obviously unable to comment on the quality of said repairs, but as others have mentioned, there are many other factors that need to be looked at before it can be assumed that the problem lies solely with the carburetors. Over my 41 years of involvement with Honda automobiles, and 36 years with the S series, I have seen many people selling less than perfect cars while telling the prospective buyers, \"It just needs a little ____________.\" This should not be misconstrued as me being disrespectful to either the seller, or the specialist, but merely a word of caution to prospective buyers of these cars that things are rarely simple with the S series. Good luck to both buyer and seller!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1495415792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1545469, "authorName": "SoCalDesert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socaldesert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was just about to bit all the money...but I'm 6'3\" and already look preposterous in my '65 Mustang Convertible. In this, I'd be a clown. She's gorgeous from the front and side-view. Stunning. The rear...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495471821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1546924, "authorName": "MGBFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbfan/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by MGBFan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495514452, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1547051, "authorName": "2S2KS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2s2ks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will an F20C fit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495541673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547148, "authorName": "Vanishing_Point", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanishing_point/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2S2KS\nIt will, but why devalue the car. You would have to do a major modification of nearly all the components that make it unique and special. My advice is buy a cheaper, less desirable platform.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495546228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547209, "authorName": "BizCat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bizcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting, nice looking car for sure. You don't see too many older Hondas available.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495548579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547548, "authorName": "lonniekinser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonniekinser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not Honda crazy although they make really good cars. This model is really good looking , The tech is kinda amazing for 65, its rare and definitely going to hold its value. I would buy this just because of Aryton Senna.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495559585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1547650, "authorName": "Sturgis75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sturgis75/", "bidAmount": 17101, "content": "$17,101 bid placed by Sturgis75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495562577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1548134, "authorName": "Hondas600 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondas600/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wanted to be clear, since I have had some questions from bidders, the color is a very dark BLUE.....in the dusk photography is appears black. I believe the color was chosen from a 1965 Porsche so is period correct, but not an OEM honda color.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1495571814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548149, "authorName": "Grumbleshuffle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grumbleshuffle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT essentials side bar clearly says \"repaint in black\". Can you clarify this a bit more please?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548157, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We've amended the BaT Essentials box and it now reflects the proper color of the repaint. \n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495572234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1548475, "authorName": "WolfgangGullich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfganggullich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hands down one of the best sounding engines ever made...Soichiro-San used his best F1 knowledge and motorcycle racing tech in its design and they scream all the way to 8K RPMs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495578533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1549343, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A vintage Mini is ten feet long; so this car is a foot longer than a vintage Mini. \n\nWhy did they use chain final drives? What was the point in that, if anyone knows?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495643715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1549679, "authorName": "FA7298", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fa7298/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jim - Chain drive - A- Its what Honda did well \" chains / bikes \", B- Provides for a very smooth ride on 1960s Japanese dirt roads , as in effect you get 4 wheel suspension. C - Large trunk space for small car. With that said it is costly and complex adding more parts / service requirements. At higher speeds the back end of the car can dangerously hop and spin around making driving somewhat unsafe. It was cited as one of the reasons this car was never officially imported to the USA and the S800 later was changed to a solid red end arrangement. Run tires to big or sticky today and push it in the corners and sometimes a chain case will flex and crack , oil all over and big $ repair. Bid with wisdom and knowledge of the machine :-) FA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495653299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1549880, "authorName": "grp09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grp09/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by grp09", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495655789, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1550683, "authorName": "Jim_Henry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_henry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a girlfriend in the 70's who whose brother brought it back from Okinawa. It wasn't running but I had access to a shop manual and parts. Having a hot rod background I was amazed by the engineeing of the little car. A typical surprise was replacing the drum brake shoes. I had the drums turned, and the shoes arced. when I put the brakes together the wheels wouldn't turn. when I read the manual it stated that the drums and shoes were designed for multiple re-builds and the shoes would have to be ground to fit!!\n\nThe best drive was taking it to a Can Am race at Laguna Seca. Many people had Neve seen one and could not believe the RPMs the little car would turn. The trunk was huge for the size of the car and would hold a lot of picnic supplies.\n\nI wish I had room for one more car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495669180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1550687, "authorName": "Pilatus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pilatus/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Gary duncan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495669412, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1550728, "authorName": "Spider2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WolfgangGullich, according to a Motor Trend article August 2, 2007, the stock engine for the S600 \"...enables a 9500-rpm redline and can safely spin to above 11,000 revs!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495671083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551234, "authorName": "darthmustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darthmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The little car that could!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495715645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551243, "authorName": "Gug_Ly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gug_ly/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Gug Ly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495715873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551265, "authorName": "timallocca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timallocca/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by timallocca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495716431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551372, "authorName": "nedflemming", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nedflemming/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought one new while stationed on Okinawa in 1965. Had it shipped to California and then drove it home to Florida! I remember freezing while driving across Arizona and Texas at night since it had no heater. Wish I still had it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495720331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551533, "authorName": "somenicestuff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/somenicestuff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very nice rare fun small great cool car!\n\n?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495725862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551577, "authorName": "599", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/599/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by 599", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495727372, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551610, "authorName": "kevinaj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinaj/", "bidAmount": 24201, "content": "$24,201 bid placed by kevinaj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495728420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551628, "authorName": "laluckboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laluckboy/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by laluckboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495729042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551673, "authorName": "timallocca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timallocca/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by timallocca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495730490, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551687, "authorName": "tourman.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tourman.-user/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by tourman.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495731063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551699, "authorName": "Vanishing_Point", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanishing_point/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nedflemming\nWould you happen to recall the Vehicle I.D. number for your car? It's possible it's still around and the new owner might like to know the history. I have an earlier model that was brought into the states during the Vietnam War.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495731496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551811, "authorName": "Henti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nedflemming\n\nI'm a collector of these cars and I bought a white s600 with red interior that was imported to California long ago. Originally it was bought by a solider in Okinawa. The previous owner bought it from the mother of the solidier.\nI still have the original Okinawa license plate.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495735451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551845, "authorName": "SoCalDesert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socaldesert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tourman, going for the deathblow!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495736521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551848, "authorName": "OKA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW I would have never dreamed that this car can bring this much !!!\r\nI sold mine for $7,000 and was ecstatic, but the new owner never even made it home before the chain snapped, and while I offered to take it back he still wanted it.\r\nBut I lost track of the car 10 years ago, it was red, S600 with 800 engine and last owner was in Salt Lake City.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495736580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551849, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These Japanese classics are really taking off.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495736624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551863, "authorName": "OKA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@\nAlacrity - YES unless you have the official HONDA 4 carb ballancer, it take hours to do it.\nThe easy way I found was to remove EACH carb, and bolt it on N600 twin engine and set up the CO and idle speed, each separately to the same setting, then put them back on the S engine and for about two days or 200 miles the car will idle half decent, then you need to do it all over again, and again.\nElse set the idle at 2,500 and it will not be stalling each time you decelerate.\n\nRemember in this car you DOWN SHIFT at 7,500 RPM, it has little or no torque at the engine RPM you would expect from a \"normal car\" anything below 5,000 and it is a dog on acceleration. Low RPM also destroys the roller bearings in the crankshaft, so really a collectors gem, but not a daily driver !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495737092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551882, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will share a sad Honda story before the bidding gets going. My father was in the used car business from the late '50s until he passed away in 1993. He specialized in used Cadillacs, but sold pretty much everything, like any used car dealer. Somewhere around 1971, the regional rep for Honda Motor Co. showed up at his dealership with a new N600, and approached my dad about being a Honda dealer. One of the salesman took the N600 for a test drive - on the sidewalk! They pretty much laughed the poor guy out of the dealership. Honda, Toyota, Datsun...who would want such a thing? Needless to say, within 10 years he was really, really regretting that decision.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495737661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551900, "authorName": "pronkie1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pronkie1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ten minutes left...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495738180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551903, "authorName": "grp09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grp09/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by grp09", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495738241, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551922, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems safe to say that the two most recent bidders have likely separated the wheat from the chaff.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495738601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551927, "authorName": "tourman.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tourman.-user/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by tourman.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495738656, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551929, "authorName": "K-Mart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k-mart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now we're getting serious", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495738677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551931, "authorName": "MGBFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbfan/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by MGBFan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495738750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551934, "authorName": "grp09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grp09/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by grp09", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495738773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551937, "authorName": "MGBFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbfan/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by MGBFan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495738845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551941, "authorName": "grp09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grp09/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by grp09", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495738886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551942, "authorName": "kevinaj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinaj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow nice! I just checked in but the bid is over my limit already.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495738911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551949, "authorName": "MGBFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbfan/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by MGBFan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495738970, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1551939, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A little more wheat, a little more bread.\n\nA little rye twist at the end.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495739022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551956, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope someone's not sour about the dough...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495739071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551959, "authorName": "MGBFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/25/17 for $42,000 to MGBFan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495739090, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1551962, "authorName": "kevinaj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinaj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Mgbfan and seller", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495739111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551965, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We'll ciabatta that soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495739133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551969, "authorName": "pronkie1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pronkie1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That last ten minutes was fun watching...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495739151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1551974, "authorName": "tourman.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tourman.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats-best of luck and enjoy it-I know in 10 years I will kick myself for not staying in.8-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1495739197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1552115, "authorName": "MGBFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "47 was the max, although 38 would have been much better than 42. \nI blame it 100% on Jay Leno, as I have owned two of these: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMWurGORq_8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495740143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1552128, "authorName": "MGBFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "or 4 MGBs, a Bugeye and a minivan :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495740249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1552114, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a point of comparison as to what ELSE $44K will buy, I just picked up a Snakeskin Green, 600hp, 2008 Gen IV Viper for that exact amount.\n\nI'm not saying that this little Honda is not worth this much. I'm saying that it shouldn't be worth this much.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495740357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1552699, "authorName": "pinshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well anyone who has struggled thru a restoration can appreciate the dollar value of any car in this condition, worth it or not in your mind. If you like the car, then finding one like this, all done, is smarter all around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495747908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1552811, "authorName": "Brian_Baker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_baker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MGBFan\nCongratulations on your purchase.\nJay has also, singlehandedly, been a major driving force behind these cars increasing in value.\nhttps://youtu.be/Qdck07wTRXo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495749791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1552923, "authorName": "MGBFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Brian. Crraaazy amount of money. Doesn't he at least owe me a beer or something? :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495754732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1553024, "authorName": "Brian_Baker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_baker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MGBFan\nI think at the very least! :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495759609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1555351, "authorName": "rawcar2long", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rawcar2long/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These were rental cars that a buddy and I toured Japan while on leave from Korea in the 60's.\r\nHealey Sprite performance but with the motor of a sport bike. Great experience!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495896196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1555606, "authorName": "Just_me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian Baker - Jay can likely influence the value of just about any car. Would be nice to have the funds for THAT restoration!\nCongrats @MGBFan! You will be glad you went for it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495916404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564343, "authorName": "Brian_Baker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_baker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MGBFan - Please let me know if you need assistance with the performance issue.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496413081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1564349, "authorName": "Brian_Baker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_baker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Just me - You are probably correct! I wish we all had those funds available for our restorations!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1496413198, "type": "comment"}]