[{"id": 2242577, "authorName": "Slonie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slonie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had no idea the Australian Ute category went back so far. This is awesome!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527278027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242576, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey... I just learned these existed. (Wiki page on \"shoebox\" Ford body options).\n\nScratches all itches\n-cool\n-useful\n-rumbly\n-comfort\n-unique\n-odd\n\nbut\n-not cheap\n-scruffy to be cheap\n-scruffy enough to haul mulch and launch boat", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527278135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242581, "authorName": "mountainrev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainrev/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Judge Chamberlain Haller: \"What is a ute?\"\r\nTHIS is a ute!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1527278157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242592, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No need to lock this even in Indiana. The few people that would steal it for kicks would never figure out how to shift it. Cooooool... this would be so fun for weekend safari with my sailboat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527278457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242599, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Fez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527278487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2242606, "authorName": "Brulej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brulej/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Ute in the Yoop?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527278599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242622, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seriously cool roof lines. Kind of reminds me of the early 1950s Caddy Flower cars - odd trucks are popular in Texas-sure is sweet", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527278937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242658, "authorName": "mogguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mogguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool. Showing up at the track with my vintage race car on the trailer behind would really be a picture", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527279571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242719, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A fifty five ute has almost the same rear section....a sort of mix of years. Where this one appears to have a 46-48 style rr. window, mine, a 55 shared this same bed only the quarters had the stylized 53-54 \"fenders\" in them. My rear window was bigger (looked like a 50 sedan). This one looks absolutely great and I'm glad to see the rt. hand steering and flatty rather than some hot rod with a 350 and chevy tilt wheel on the other side. good luck to buyer and seller", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1527280393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242932, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@slonie If I'm not mistaken, the first Australian utes hit the market in 1935 or 1936.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1527283360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242941, "authorName": "Phantom3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phantom3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wikipedia states the first was a 1934 Ford, and supposedly was in response to a letter to Ford from an Australian woman who wanted a vehicle nice enough to go to church on Sunday, but could also haul the pigs to market on Monday.\n\nThose oh so clever Aussies.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1527283635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242986, "authorName": "skizz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skizz/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by skizz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527284055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2243291, "authorName": "Robin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A ponton Mercedes bakkie is on my automotive bucket list, but is this close enough to satisfy?\r\nHumm, thinking, thinking.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527288005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243401, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need to sell my F-150 and buy this. Way cool. Too bad it doesn't have A/C. Need that in the summers in the low desert of AZ (at least I do).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527290446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243443, "authorName": "RoverMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rovermike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is too cool for school! \r\nWhat fun this would be to show my Pops that a car could be a truck. \r\nWorking and playing at the same time.\r\nDaddy-O, them Aussies were onto something!!\r\nI dig it Big Time.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527292203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243462, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mogguy\r\nEspecially if your race car was a right hand drive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527293218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243465, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is crazy. This and a tank in the same week!!! Feels like Barrett Jackson.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527293351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243630, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's awesome to see this. The Australian grandmother of the Ford Rancheros.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527299908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243815, "authorName": "rickambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is a real treat to see something for the first time......how great this is!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527307594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243897, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anybody know if this truck used the same rear bumper as the US 50 ford, or something else? It needs it...to me. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527314440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243917, "authorName": "William_Henshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_henshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is very cool looking. I've seen pictures before of older Utes and I saw a '55 or '56 Ford Ute at a Ford car show many years ago, but this '50 looks great. This would just be fun to drive around and let the RHD blow peoples minds.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527317939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244383, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gem..hard to imagine there wasnt a US market for these back in the fifites..pre Ranchero and El Camino..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527350271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244712, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome Ute, Mate! Typical of Ford not letting us have neat, fun vehicles. Nicely done restoration. Pity the PO passed away before he could enjoy the fruits of his labor. It's great that it has a Flathead. A nice vintage Brit bike would look good in the bed. Much better than pigs. Sweet Ute! Goodonya!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527362855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2245018, "authorName": "Ken01234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ken01234/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Ken01234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527381966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2245028, "authorName": "Bespokeauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bespokeauto/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Bespokeauto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527382223, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2245291, "authorName": "OZUSA60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozusa60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "as kids in the 50's-60's we would often sit in the back of these old utes on short trips.. legally. safety? no one worried about what if's as much back then! .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527415771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2245603, "authorName": "Rickyrover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickyrover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Aussies got all the cool cars!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527438791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2245750, "authorName": "UPdabbler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/updabbler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I NEED this to tow my Lotus 7 around. And I'm in Marquette and don't know who owns it. Bummers. Bid or not to bid is the question?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527450972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2245855, "authorName": "Lc4dakar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lc4dakar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was thinking the same thing. My S1 would look perfect behind this. I would need to get a more period correct trailer, though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527458830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2246411, "authorName": "bluesrocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesrocker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Aussie hauler.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527520552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2248191, "authorName": "58_BN6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58_bn6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, with that V8, I'll bet back in the day, it just hauled Auss!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527557131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2248389, "authorName": "mcervz13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcervz13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wifey says \"the kangaroo must come with it!\" \r\n\r\nIs that wife code for I can bid on it then?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527569044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2248486, "authorName": "deniscomp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deniscomp/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by deniscomp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527587267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2248829, "authorName": "EUbrainwashing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eubrainwashing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mcervz13 I think that is wife code for 'spend your money on the kids or grandkids'", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527604877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2248830, "authorName": "EUbrainwashing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eubrainwashing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So many fantastic motors and only one life", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527604934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2249277, "authorName": "Pork_Pie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pork_pie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ford Australia missed a big opportunity to steal market share from GM Holden in the early fifties. The Ford Custom that these utes derived from were streets ahead of the 48/215 that Holden were selling at the time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527615727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2249297, "authorName": "Pork_Pie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pork_pie/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Pork_Pie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527616053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2250473, "authorName": "wallyz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallyz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "9000.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527628422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2251213, "authorName": "gcervz13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcervz13/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by gcervz13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527646608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2252197, "authorName": "aceclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aceclassics/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by aceclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527696309, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2252448, "authorName": "bry593", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bry593/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool ute, never seen one before.\r\n\r\nThe term \"restored\" means different things to different people. I consider this a partial restoration. Obviously, they missed a spot or two. In their defense, at least they didn't spray undercoat on all the dirt, rust and grease and claim \"chassis restored\". I see that a lot on BAT cars...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527701324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2253566, "authorName": "Tiger66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiger66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never knew these things existed. Way cool, as the kids might say. Once again, thank you BAT for broadening my knowledge of interesting vehicles. GLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1527713953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2254283, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527723932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2254376, "authorName": "nmilne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nmilne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speedo SHOULD have left the factory in MPH...the usual determination of speed in OZ....back in the day; no need for conversion.........UNLESS it was bound for one of those odd countries where they don't count past 10", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527726565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2255038, "authorName": "blake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will this clear $12k? Predictions?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527770992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2255256, "authorName": "Badfinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/badfinger/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by Badfinger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527776248, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2255344, "authorName": "rhart6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhart6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm looking at the right front fender and left rear quarter, and gas filler lid and it seems that there is some poorly prepped body work or bondo. Am I wrong? Cute truck otherwise.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527777780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2255448, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Go find one\" as they say. This is one great truck....one that you could drive to most any show and not see another...maybe for years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527779803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2255557, "authorName": "lucky47chief (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucky47chief/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My pictures were taken in our yard on a sunny day and there is a bit of shade reflection. All work was done in a professional body shop. Other pictures from album show work. Probably straighter than new. If you want a different picture prior to bidding, please contact me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527782471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2255588, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527783301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2255685, "authorName": "Badfinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/badfinger/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Badfinger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527785473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2257805, "authorName": "STANG69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stang69/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by STANG69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527810227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2257939, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527815229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2257947, "authorName": "Kwahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very cool!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527815831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258643, "authorName": "uzz32soarer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uzz32soarer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great old Mainline Ute. We see a few of them kicking around my area still in South Eastern Oz. Manufactured 1952 through 59 from memory. Based on an imported chassis then fitted up locally alongside the Customline sedan. The chassis used was based on the USA V8 convertible. Replaced with the first model Falcon ute n 1960. Powered by an Aussie built version of the sidevalve V8 which was replaced by the pushrod V8 in 1955 models. \r\n\r\nNice to see one in the States and hope it ends up in a nice new home.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527862069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258749, "authorName": "oldcarhound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarhound/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by oldcarhound", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527864486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258798, "authorName": "3chito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3chito/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by 3chito", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527865379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258802, "authorName": "Buster2.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buster2.0/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by Buster2.0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527865412, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258807, "authorName": "3chito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3chito/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by 3chito", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527865504, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258821, "authorName": "Buster2.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buster2.0/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Buster2.0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527865794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258875, "authorName": "3chito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3chito/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by 3chito", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527867218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258919, "authorName": "MarkS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish I could bid on this- I'd have the coolest pickup truck in Tucson- which is saying a lot.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527868522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259063, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527871858, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259213, "authorName": "3chito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3chito/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by 3chito", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527875249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259232, "authorName": "TRD_OKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trd_okc/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by TRD_OKC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527875579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259404, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@uzz32soarer, Not a shock that you don't see many laying around. I had one in the eighties that was shipped here in poor condition with no running gear , front end, interior, or doors. It was rare to the umph degree here even then.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527877159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259859, "authorName": "Buster2.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buster2.0/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Buster2.0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527880735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259898, "authorName": "Pork_Pie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pork_pie/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by Pork_Pie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527881396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259902, "authorName": "ecl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the point of the last second bidding?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527881455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259906, "authorName": "Buster2.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buster2.0/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by Buster2.0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527881495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259916, "authorName": "Buster2.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buster2.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/1/18 for $20,500 to Buster2.0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527881616, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2259922, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Buster2.0, congratulations on getting a very interesting truck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527881781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259942, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to Seller and Winning Bidder!\r\nVery Nice Unique Ford in Great Condition! Well Done!\r\nEnjoy!??????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527882072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2260031, "authorName": "Buster2.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buster2.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ar1950 and @eima77 Thanks for you good wishes. I'll enjoy tooling around Northern California in this!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527883024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2260055, "authorName": "lucky47chief (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucky47chief/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone for bidding on my Ute. Hate to see it go. Congratulations to Buster 2.0 for the winning bid. Know the car will be in good hands.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527883463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2260115, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Buster2.0\r\nHave a Wonderful Time! Safe Journey and Many Miles of Smiles Ahead to You!\r\n??????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527884231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2261297, "authorName": "Pork_Pie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pork_pie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ecl1 You sound like someone who never used eBay. And btw, it\u2019s allowed in the rules. Now give yourself an upper cut.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527913505, "type": "comment"}]