[{"id": 15817255, "authorName": "ripper996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ripper996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't change a thing on this. Keep it as-is. Nice ride.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728670314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15817604, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If cars could talk, would be fascinating to hear what this Poncho would say. Some history with the ownership - certainly don\u2019t find that every day.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728671395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15817784, "authorName": "jimg1126", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimg1126/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 70 GTO in high school. I spent more time in the back seat than than the front. Got 4 tickets including 1 for drag racing within 2 months of my 16th birthday.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728671919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15818397, "authorName": "Ctartaglia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctartaglia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ripper996, I'd put a new battery in it, but guess that's just me lol.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728673826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15818702, "authorName": "FRANKIEgto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankiegto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see little custom touches, like blue dots on the taillight lenses, mudflaps, and the chrome shades on the headlights. Reminds me of what they did in the '50's. Probably the Great grandfather bringing his touches from his teenage years. Surprised he didn't put skirts, and a continental kit on it !! I would keep it as is.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728675060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15821284, "authorName": "BrooklynBeer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brooklynbeer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many indicators that regular maintenance was not part of this cars history the last 10 plus years. Buyer beware.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728684294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15821367, "authorName": "kwoiak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwoiak/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by kwoiak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728685015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15821480, "authorName": "MDW66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdw66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT\r\nThose are Cragar SS/T wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728686146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15821876, "authorName": "cosmoso4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cosmoso4/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by cosmoso4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728690474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15824051, "authorName": "PonchoCraig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ponchocraig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Decent car. 70 is one of my favorite years for the GTO. Wow some one must have gotten wicked upset putting in the rear speakers. Even in my teenage years I didn't go to those extremes mounting the must have 6X9 Jensens.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728745463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15830341, "authorName": "JB455", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jb455/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This car is a moment in time.... somewhere in the early '80s. \r\nThe Cragar SS/T wheels (my favorites when I was a kid) and wide Belted T/As, in 14\" sizes no less. Diamond stitched back seat and door panels, Stainless mud flaps, headlight covers, and blue dots in the taillights, etc... At that time these cars were cheap enough that a young guy could afford one and make it his own.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728831216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15831130, "authorName": "oldman731948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldman731948/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by oldman731948", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728838558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15835212, "authorName": "80bluez28fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/80bluez28fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car needs a lot of work. I'll just leave it at that. I guess some people aren't picky.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728911888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15848567, "authorName": "cone13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cone13/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by cone13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729019634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15850676, "authorName": "GorillaDMV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gorilladmv/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by GorillaDMV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729026503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15850819, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring some mold remover......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729026913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854354, "authorName": "hiwaydrifter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hiwaydrifter/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by hiwaydrifter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729086403, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856206, "authorName": "DHarmic94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dharmic94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artreality I found no mold anywhere when I went through and cleaned the inside very thoroughly. So no worries on the mold. \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729098968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856233, "authorName": "DHarmic94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dharmic94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@80bluez28fan it probably needs a new alternator. Obviously some upholstery work too. Fresh fluids and it's set. Wouldn't necessarily say that's a lot.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729099054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856256, "authorName": "DHarmic94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dharmic94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ponchocraig yeah my uncle updated the stereo system for its time lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729099106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856276, "authorName": "DHarmic94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dharmic94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Battery is brand new. Put in right before the photos.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729099180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15857299, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DHarmic94....Thanks for the quick, courteous and informative reply.\r\nIf this car was on my side of the country, I'd be a serious bidder. The perfect winter project. Good Luck ....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729102197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15857427, "authorName": "Leprosky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leprosky/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Leprosky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729102635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15857504, "authorName": "lairdda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lairdda/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by lairdda", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729102866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15871909, "authorName": "oldman731948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldman731948/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by oldman731948", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729201353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15872363, "authorName": "Nubes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nubes/", "bidAmount": 5350, "content": "$5,350 bid placed by Nubes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729206133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15872788, "authorName": "oldman731948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldman731948/", "bidAmount": 5450, "content": "$5,450 bid placed by oldman731948", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729210575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15872987, "authorName": "Akuznetsov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akuznetsov/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Akuznetsov", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729212751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15873769, "authorName": "georgepehanick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgepehanick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A true time capsule built in Fremont. Last attended to 40 years ago. \r\n\r\nThe BF Goodrich Belted T/A\u2019s are priceless. In a 275/60-14 no less! \r\n\r\nLove it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729225182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15874153, "authorName": "captnbrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captnbrew/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by captnbrew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729251528, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15874405, "authorName": "Teryx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teryx/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Teryx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729255906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15874735, "authorName": "Yesandno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesandno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to beat a dead horse, but the white stuff in pics 63, 67, 83-85 may possibly be mold. Headliners are notorious if the vehicle is not stored in a more climate-controlled environment.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729259332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15875045, "authorName": "mhuffield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhuffield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller Since this car has been in the family since new I am hoping you can help with some of its history. Do you know any work or changes in the drive train? Specifically is it all original engine, Transmission, rear end? What is the running condition? Any major work or replacements? Also you did mention some rust and corrosion. How extensive and where is the rust and corrosion?\r\nThis is a nice looking GOAT with lots of potential, but also needs some love and work. I am very interested and would really appreciate some more detailed information if you can provide any. Thank you and GWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729262137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15875510, "authorName": "captnbrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captnbrew/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by captnbrew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729265335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15875741, "authorName": "Jpv1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpv1234/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Jpv1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729266930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15876263, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729270733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15876418, "authorName": "Teryx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teryx/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Teryx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729271640, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15876492, "authorName": "WishfulThinker23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wishfulthinker23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DHarmic94 I encourage you to jump in your auction and respond to comments. The last two hours are when the rubber meets the road!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729271932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15876521, "authorName": "4898fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4898fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This \u201870 time machine brings back the time we drove a \u201870 GTO from DC to Key West in 1974. The small town Sheriff in Georgia clocked us at 50 in a 25 MPH speed trap at 1AM tossed us in jail, saying we could get out if we paid $100 fine in cash . It was a Sunday and he finally let us go with a warning when he figures out we will wait for the Judge on Monday.\r\n \u201cYa better slow down fer the next town, you might not be as lucky there \u201c", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729272031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15876924, "authorName": "DHarmic94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dharmic94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mhuffield it was switched from the standard transmission to the dual transmission. Can be automatic or manual. It was built for drag racing basically. I'm not sure of the specifics to be upfront. I know it was customized for drag racing. The running condition is that the alternator needs replacing. She starts and runs fine other than that, just needs a little help starting sometimes. All the areas that I could find rust are pictured in the listing. I have a pretty decent amount of old paperwork with what work was done that I can provide to the buyer", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729273168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15877191, "authorName": "mhuffield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhuffield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dual transmission? I'm not sure I understand, Can you explain or elaborate?\r\nI know there are dual transmissions in some work trucks and 4 wheel drives but never heard of switching from manual to automatic. Are you saying your great grandfather switched transmissions from automatic to 4 speed for drag racing? That would be pretty unusual and be quite a task, Please explain. Also can you please answer my question regarding any major work or rebuild on the engine and is it the original engine the car came with?\r\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729274158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15877267, "authorName": "Yesandno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesandno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you mean this is a dual gate (his-n-hers) shifter, it is not. It does however have positive one shift stops when moved to the right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729274399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15877359, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would think the automatic transmission has an upgraded valve body for \"racing\" and can be shifted manually or left in drive and up shift normally. and Yesandno is correct no Hurst his-n-hers vertical gate shifter, just factory console auto..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729274697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15877381, "authorName": "DHarmic94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dharmic94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mhuffield that is just what I've always been told. I'm not the most knowledgeable car guy. All work was done under the ownership of my uncle. The owner previous of me. The transmission is a racing transmission. \r\n\r\nThere was some work done on the engine when my grandfather and I got it running years ago. New spark plugs, dropped from dual carb to a single, kill switch installed as well. So not the original engine. It's partially rebuilt.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729274739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15877398, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, do you still have dual carb setup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729274786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15877416, "authorName": "DHarmic94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dharmic94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thorshammer I honestly don't think so. I could dig around my grandfather's old shop, but it was pretty cleared out after he passed..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729274857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15877464, "authorName": "oldassgoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldassgoat/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by oldassgoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729275045, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15877603, "authorName": "Kennysk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kennysk/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Kennysk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729275444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878113, "authorName": "Yesandno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yesandno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Based on one of the receipts, looks like the rear end was updated to a Buick GS posi-traction?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729276997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15878133, "authorName": "DHarmic94 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dharmic94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yesandno from what I can gather from the receipts I've found, I believe so", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729277093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15878191, "authorName": "oldassgoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldassgoat/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by oldassgoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729277298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878363, "authorName": "Gto1969", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gto1969/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Gto1969", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729277767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878369, "authorName": "tomfannon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomfannon/", "bidAmount": 13800, "content": "$13,800 bid placed by tomfannon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729277788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878376, "authorName": "oldassgoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldassgoat/", "bidAmount": 14050, "content": "$14,050 bid placed by oldassgoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729277804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878422, "authorName": "tomfannon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomfannon/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by tomfannon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729277949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878424, "authorName": "TomBecht", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tombecht/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by TomBecht", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729277952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878445, "authorName": "oldassgoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldassgoat/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by oldassgoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729278015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878466, "authorName": "TomBecht", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tombecht/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by TomBecht", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729278068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878471, "authorName": "oldassgoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldassgoat/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by oldassgoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729278096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878474, "authorName": "TomBecht", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tombecht/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by TomBecht", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729278115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15878504, "authorName": "TomBecht", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tombecht/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/18/24 for $16,000 to TomBecht", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729278236, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15879528, "authorName": "TAjefe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tajefe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow sure would have thought this to bring more even with the work required. Congratulations @TomBecht", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729281624, "type": "comment"}]