[{"id": 15794099, "authorName": "Montrike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montrike/", "bidAmount": 1, "content": "$1 bid placed by Montrike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728477922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15794126, "authorName": "nsxnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxnick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "let's get this out of the way:\n\nwithout a title, what will be required to get this to the US and registered?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728478319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15794171, "authorName": "gwilkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gwilkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nsxnick the registration document acts as the \"title\" in Canada. \r\nSo the back of the registration gets signed over to the buyer and you would take that to your local DMV with the bill of sale to get a title for it in the US.\r\n\r\nI've only brought a US car into Canada but see this question come up on almost every Canadian listing", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728478929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15794195, "authorName": "Chudacko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chudacko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wouldn\u2019t this car be rejected by the US government because it\u2019s under the 25 year rule?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728479168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15794203, "authorName": "wem2697", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem2697/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw one of these at a BMW club gathering. They really are nice, definitely a unicorn. Good that the 25 year rule is not a problem. Title could be an issue but states that require a title should know the Canadian title rules so hopefully not a problem. Best to check with your state DMV. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728479225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15794206, "authorName": "gwilkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gwilkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chudacko fortunately 1991 was 33 years ago! I had to check the math myself and it made me feel older", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1728479241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15794232, "authorName": "stugottz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stugottz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The doors are a cool design. I bet one of the designers own a Jeep \ud83e\udd14\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728479585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15794470, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful looking example. Would love to see this next to a Kaiser Darrin, just for fun.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1728482270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15794522, "authorName": "rubydaddio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rubydaddio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we get a video of the doors and windows operating?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1728482827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15794563, "authorName": "IMCARS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imcars/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by IMCARS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728483082, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15794611, "authorName": "BMWTF57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwtf57/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by BMWTF57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728483488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15794926, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 23456, "content": "$23,456 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728486419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15795057, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chudacko believe it or not, but 1991 was 33 years ago ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728487283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15795078, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rubydaddio the video posted with auction has the doors and windows operating :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728487406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15795049, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A \u201ccertificate of registration\u201d is British Columbian for \u201cTitle\u201d . We don\u2019t use the word title.\n\nYou take the certificate of registration, you go to the DMV. You register the car, you get your title.\n\nThis comes up in every. single. auction.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1728487426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15795251, "authorName": "Roadwarrior314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadwarrior314/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Roadwarrior314", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728488528, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15795603, "authorName": "rubydaddio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rubydaddio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In ca it\u2019s not that easy. Will need also import documents and then it will have to go to the referee at dmv since it doesn\u2019t have all the emissions stickers etc. Still should be able to be done due to the age.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728490581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15795705, "authorName": "Fisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always wondered - is this a \"Zee-1\" or a \"Zed-1\"? Or perhaps, being German, it is more like \"ts-1\"...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728491136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15796259, "authorName": "Chudacko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chudacko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks guys, I redid my math as well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728494009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15796413, "authorName": "Trey10325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trey10325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$500 documentation fee?\r\n\r\n\"YOU take the certificate of registration, YOU go to the DMV. YOU register the car, YOU get your title.\"\r\n\r\nHa, Seems like all the documentation work is on the buyer. Maybe the buyer should charge the SELLER a doc fee!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1728494566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15797949, "authorName": "ibikenow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibikenow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s all very nice, but what I can not understand is why would a 15k km (9k mi) car be reupholstered and the soft top be changed? For the record I own a Z1 for 32 yrs, purchased new at bmw dealer)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728499386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15798410, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1991 was a very long ago. It\u2019s hard to say, but it\u2019s a good idea to consider that the wrong Taco Bell experience, or the lack of a cup holder could have had a serious implication to the attractiveness of a perfectly mint car. There is also the possibility of personal taste. As for the rear window, we\u2019ve had original tops that have their windows crack. The rest of the car is consistent and reflective of very low mileage. I encourage the careful consideration of carpets, interior parts, and the overall condition of the underside to be a better indicator. I can only share the information I have", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728500908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15798701, "authorName": "ZFirst1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zfirst1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trey10325. Totally agree on the doc fee. Unless @seller is going to serve as broker and do all the import/export paperwork for you, there is little value in a $500 doc fee. Recommend seller reconsider or clarify what documentation they will prepare for this fee.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1728501568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15798605, "authorName": "ZFirst1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zfirst1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rubydaddio. Not that \u201ceasy\u201d in CA. I performed the steps you laid out, including the referee appt. Since it came from out of the country, they would not even test the car until it either had a US title in another state or a CARB sticker. \u201cYou can get a CARB sticker from the only shop that does testing on out of country vehicles in Santa Ana, CA for $6k\u201d (in 2015\u2013probably much more now). I ended up titling my Z1 in CO since I also had a home there. \n\nCA will allow you to title and register in the state using the process you outlined ONLY if the car already has a US title in another state.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1728501587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15799545, "authorName": "ibikenow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibikenow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller- yes 1991 was a very long ago, but you are selling the car today, with very low mileage, as you called it \u201cperfectly mint car\u201d. Mint condition on a car with a such a low mileage, I would assume this should be all original, as it came from the factory, and originality is an integral part of the value on these cars. Well your car does not have the original soft top, and not only the plastic window, but the whole fabric (it missing some key stitches on the top). It has an aftermarket upholstery ( maybe it\u2019s great- but it\u2019s not original). You see, there are some things in the z1 that can be easily replaced, cleaned up, reconditioned. Used up interior is impossible to recondition to a mint condition. It\u2019s not a question of a cup holder, and individual taste. No one would replace an interior on a practically \u201c mint \u201c car with a very close copy. You can share only the information you have- now you have more information", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1728504022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15801671, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few emailed questions that are relevant to bidders here.\n\nThe process of export and import. The best way is always to drive your own car over the border. That being said, we can help you coordinate with a shipper and facilitate the process. \n\nThere are no cracks in the fenders. \n\nThe original tires were removed in favor of replacements due to safety. The tires are recent. \n\nShipping rates vary. $1,500-$3,000ish depending on where in the lower 48. \n\nCanadian buyers only pay GST to us, you pay the PST portion or HST balance (less GST amount) in your home province.\n\nThere are no sales taxes for USA buyers.\n\nWe include a reasonable timeline of parking in secure dry storage. Assistance with paperwork and documents. As well as shipping requests. For example, we are doing some packaging of the 300TD we sold so the headlights and windshield aren\u2019t damaged.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728512356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15801715, "authorName": "KriswithaK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kriswithak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ibikenow I think the seller was referring to the original owner changing the seat fabric for unknown reasons to an otherwise \u201cperfectly mint car \u201c he was not insinuating that himself", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1728512553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15801777, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KriswithaK 18 years ago I bought a Saab 900 with non original leather seats. In the giant folder of records was a $5,000 receipt for repair of a cigarette burn. The car didn\u2019t even smell of smoke. Things happen. When you are in the business for long enough, you see this. \n\nWe had a 9,900 mile Ferrari 550 with sticky buttons, dropped headliner, and separated seat stitching. The car was a big deal to sort. New fuel tank, injection, and interior restoration. Sometimes it\u2019s hard to convey to people that a lot can happen in 20,30,40 years, especially from sitting. A mouse getting inside, a hole poked, a dog with less than stellar behaviour. \n\nWe see a lot working on classic cars full time. Until cars can talk\u2026", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1728513209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15804155, "authorName": "ReaperCycles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reapercycles/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by ReaperCycles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728564959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15804394, "authorName": "bmwlightfoot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwlightfoot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1989 Z1 with black leather upholstery. The upholstery was done when the car was new by the original owner. Z1s came with a weird camouflage upholstery. It did not wear well and it was just unattractive. Some people like it, but many Z1 owners replaced the upholstery because they found it to be ugly. Black leather is typically what is chosen to replace the factory upholstery.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1728567347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15805111, "authorName": "MonteCutlass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montecutlass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We get a lot of carless Porsche seats on BAT, but first time I\u2019ve seen a doorless Beemer. GLWA.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1728573263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15810486, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 3600 mile Z1 1991 with nearly perfect seats if someone wants original but they are not cheap but how often do you find 3.6k mile seats in a car that has never been out in the sun? Everything about the Z1 makes it the coolest car BMW has EVER produced. Those seats though they are funky :)", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1728591803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15810682, "authorName": "amike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a modern version of my 1950 Crosley Hot Shot. But Crosley won Sebring 25 years earlier.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1728592369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15811296, "authorName": "mjmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely my favorite of the (early) modern BMW's. The doors are awesome, and this is an incredible example. Good luck.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1728593979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15819717, "authorName": "nsxnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxnick/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by nsxnick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728677967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15823579, "authorName": "ReaperCycles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reapercycles/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by ReaperCycles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728739806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15828644, "authorName": "Polishadonis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/polishadonis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw this car today at the shop. It is in fantastic shape. I probably won't see another Z1 again but definitely not a better example. Wish I had the capital myself.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1728776108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15830110, "authorName": "nowskiii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nowskiii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BMW: The ultimate driving machine, in this case the ultimate convertible...", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1728828025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15833228, "authorName": "nsxnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxnick/", "bidAmount": 45750, "content": "$45,750 bid placed by nsxnick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728852463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15836525, "authorName": "philooo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philooo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lovely car, too bad they don't have AirConditionning ;S ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728924384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15838456, "authorName": "stelios", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stelios/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@philooo i live in Athens, Greece and in the summers it routinely gets over 40 degrees Celsius. \r\n\r\nIt's still very driveable in the summer, provided that you avoid peak sunshine hours. If you do, then the top-down / doors-down driving experience is really extraordinary. Driving along the Athens coastline and watching the sunset is what this car was made for. Ok, i'm biased, but you get my drift.\r\n\r\nThe attention that this car attracts is like driving something with the prancing horse or the raging bull on the bonnet.\r\n\r\nThis looks like a very clean car, GLWTA!", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1728931168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15851849, "authorName": "ReaperCycles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reapercycles/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by ReaperCycles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729031591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15852503, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the car has no interlock to prevent driving with the doors down?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729038522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15853140, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheOMDude driving with the doors down IS THE EXPERIENCE. the car encourages it :)", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1729046634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15853298, "authorName": "FLGT60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flgt60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had one of these and for some reason the greenish tone of metallic black paint does not show on these pics. Is the paint original?Also I cannot remember the black units shipping with the camouflage green seat. Is that original also?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729049133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15853415, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FLGT60 combination of the lighting, time of day, camera, and your screen. Here is a different filter that might show it better:", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1729051831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15853483, "authorName": "JadenTL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadentl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the pleasure of experiencing one of these during car week this last year. The doors are somehow even cooler in person! It\u2019s like a german ABC car, it doesn\u2019t get much cooler!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1729054340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15853577, "authorName": "snydert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snydert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy Cow. Sure it's a great car, but what I noticed was the double clutching. Thought it was a lost art. Almost never see anyone doing that lately. Kudos!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729060291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15853606, "authorName": "ibikenow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibikenow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FLGT60 - you will not get an answer from this @seller, he cordially avoids staying on topic. But even with the bad, out of focus double takes, with clouds and all kind of reflections on surfaces ( including the seller), one can still tell enough about the car. Reupholstered interior- not just the seats- reupholstered central console, reupholstered dashboard and steering, and reupholstered sides of these famous sliding doors. Replaced soft top. Ok, some things can be attributed to taste, but not the dashboard, which was in black leather to begin with. Without the answers from the seller (old age, different tastes, lighting, camera, etc-these are not relevant answers), there are just more questions, questions the actual bidders should be asking, otherwise it\u2019s like buying a cat in the bad!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729063121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15853671, "authorName": "robo67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robo67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller 124 pics but none showing the doors \"up\" or closed. It rains here in the south so inquiring minds would like to see that, and to make sure they work. Sorry if I missed a photo showing them up but went through all of them 4x and didn't see one. Sorry if I missed it. Interesting car and would be a fun driver.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1729070834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15853707, "authorName": "Billyhill123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyhill123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robo67 clearly you didn\u2019t watch the video at the top of the posting it shows everything (including door function) and answers all questions as far as I\u2019m concerned. This is a beautiful example of a Z1 I wish I was in a position to bid rn GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729072834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854061, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool doors that are reminiscent of GM\u2019s \u201cGlide-away\u201d tailgates on station wagons in the early 1970s. The bottom half of the tailgate slid down even with the floor for easy loading, and some were power-operated. The only difference from the doors on this one is the tailgate glass disappeared in the opposite direction, into the roof on those station wagons.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729083212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854056, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noted in the driving video a couple of different times when you were stopped that the tachometer was at 1400 RPM at idle. That\u2019s way too high. Can you advise why this is? Also, do you have any backstory on the car and prior ownership and the previously noted changes to the seat upholstery, top, and other interior items? How did you come to own the car? You must have some details to share with everyone I would think. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729083212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854141, "authorName": "matt_gineo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt_gineo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a single photo with the doors closed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729084088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854194, "authorName": "borneo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/borneo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first thought was that the doors had been chopped and refinished, kind of like a souped up Fiat Joly minus the fringe on the roof. Then I found out that the doors slide up into the body...pretty cool, even cooler if we could see a short video of the doors being revealed.\nInteresting concept car that has unfortunately been the subject of questionable interior modifications.\nOne typically double clutches for two reasons:\n1) Ancient gearbox like the moss in my old Jag XK-150. If you did not rev match then you were greeted with a crunch\n2) synchros are worn out, which I suspect is the case here.\nThis car is certainly a conversation piece and will need a bit to bring it back to an excellent standard.\nThank you @seller for bringing this to auction !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729084783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854312, "authorName": "uncle_saucebags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uncle_saucebags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robo67 @borneo If you want to see the doors in action, watch the YouTube video above, and fast forward to 5:29.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729086004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854346, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@borneo there is absolutely no gearbox issue whatsoever. I learned to drive on a quarter million mile Saab 900, I have since double clutched every car I drive. All my videos I\u2019m double clutching ;)\n\nThis clutch and gearbox operate as new. With less than 15,000km, there is no concern with driving it as per usual.\n\nPlease read all the details and watch the entire video, I actually cover all of your questions/comments.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729086459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854416, "authorName": "nsxnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxnick/", "bidAmount": 46250, "content": "$46,250 bid placed by nsxnick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729087008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15854460, "authorName": "borneo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/borneo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@uncle_saucebags, shame on me for not watching the entire video !! Yep those door and windows work perfectly. Nice BAT handle you have btw.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729087480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854675, "authorName": "Mfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture 43 - has the side mirror been ground down? it looks like something has gone through the paint and mirror itself needs replaced. Or is this a reflection of some sort in the photo?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729089477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854689, "authorName": "robo67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robo67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller @uncle_saucebags I watched the video and glad to see the doors go up & down but was hoping to see a pic of the car \"buttoned up\" with the top and doors up.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1729089628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15854888, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mfan the mirror has not been ground down, it\u2019s a reflection.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729091175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15855340, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 46500, "content": "$46,500 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729094328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15855374, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, if you want to get all the money for your car, I would appreciate a response to the questions posed on the backstory on this car and why so many changes made to the interior and top....you must know something about these items from your purchase from the party you bought it from. Transparancy. Also, what's with the high RPM's at idle?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729094615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15855651, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BBK we addressed the seats and top previously. If I had more information, I would share it, but I don\u2019t. The car was purchased from a collection. It was speculated that it was once owned by a high profile individual, but I can\u2019t verify any of these details, so it\u2019s better I stick to all that we do know. In my experience on BaT it\u2019s better to not make any representations that I can\u2019t verify. Speculations about the seats were also commented on by actual owners, not everyone appreciated camouflage theme, even during the Jurassic Park era. \r\n\r\nThis may not be the answer you are looking for. I had the benefit of inspecting the car up close. Seeing all the plating on the fasteners, seeing the carpets, the light lenses, how the car smells, feels, and drives. I did my best to communicate this experience as well as I could. \r\n\r\nAs for the high idle, I am taking a look. I will clean the idle control valve and check for vacuum leaks. Should be an easy sort. Keen eye and good catch. I was too focused on getting a break in the weather and do the video. Cheers", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729096168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15855705, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve had some contact regarding importation to the United States. With the 25-year rule you can import to the USA, there are a few of these already in the country.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729096468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15855764, "authorName": "nsxnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxnick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "there have been some strange comments in this auction", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729096951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15855769, "authorName": "nsxnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxnick/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by nsxnick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729096969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15855831, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FLGT60 I can\u2019t confirm if the paint is all original. What I can say is that it is even. If it\u2019s been repainted, it\u2019s been done very well. You can\u2019t measure paint depth on a plastic car. There is no overspray, but on this car it doesn\u2019t mean much as every panel comes off.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729097350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15855878, "authorName": "ross222", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ross222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car must be pretty rare, never saw one before very unique and realy beautiful", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729097655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15855948, "authorName": "overlandish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overlandish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting into this must feel like a jungle gym with the top up... But why the heck would you drive it on days that require that! Really awesome, unique, and quirky car. I look forward to seeing one in person some day!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729098041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15855965, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robo67 I did not get a buttoned up photo. All I can offer is that the doors, windows, and top go up and down. I never drove the car top up or in the rain.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729098114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856040, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 47313, "content": "$47,313 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098467, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856071, "authorName": "Speedracer25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer25/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by Speedracer25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856077, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 48313, "content": "$48,313 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856087, "authorName": "Speedracer25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer25/", "bidAmount": 48750, "content": "$48,750 bid placed by Speedracer25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856090, "authorName": "ReaperCycles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reapercycles/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by ReaperCycles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856089, "authorName": "sculptrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sculptrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have never seen one in the wild...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729098630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856097, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 49313, "content": "$49,313 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098658, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856103, "authorName": "ReaperCycles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reapercycles/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by ReaperCycles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856113, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 50513, "content": "$50,513 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856122, "authorName": "MCLeather", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcleather/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm glad to see this getting real play.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729098724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856136, "authorName": "Speedracer25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer25/", "bidAmount": 51666, "content": "$51,666 bid placed by Speedracer25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856141, "authorName": "sculptrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sculptrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It belongs in somebodies collection.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729098772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856152, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 52313, "content": "$52,313 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856159, "authorName": "Speedracer25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer25/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by Speedracer25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856180, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 53513, "content": "$53,513 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098891, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856195, "authorName": "nsxnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxnick/", "bidAmount": 54013, "content": "$54,013 bid placed by nsxnick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856201, "authorName": "sculptrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sculptrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New Player...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729098950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856211, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 54513, "content": "$54,513 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729098983, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856213, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It belongs on the road.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1729098984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856220, "authorName": "Speedracer25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer25/", "bidAmount": 55555, "content": "$55,555 bid placed by Speedracer25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729099006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856237, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 56313, "content": "$56,313 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729099064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856252, "authorName": "Speedracer25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer25/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by Speedracer25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729099099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856273, "authorName": "mresso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mresso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How exciting!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729099167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856274, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 57513, "content": "$57,513 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729099175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856284, "authorName": "sculptrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sculptrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two to Tango...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729099194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856289, "authorName": "Speedracer25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer25/", "bidAmount": 58111, "content": "$58,111 bid placed by Speedracer25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729099198, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856300, "authorName": "overlandish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overlandish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Z8 guys will even stop to check this one out.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729099260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856318, "authorName": "RichardRS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me echoing other comments observed as to why zero photos of car \"buttoned up.\" \ud83e\udd14\r\n\r\nMaybe just \"suspicious minds\"? Still really curious\u2753\ud83d\ude36", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729099295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856321, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 59313, "content": "$59,313 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729099305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15856307, "authorName": "HankLloydRight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanklloydright/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on shiftmotors! You know you want this! :)\n\nI\u2019m rooting for you!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729099328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856338, "authorName": "mresso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mresso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's not as sexy all buttoned up...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729099373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856352, "authorName": "Bigrush650", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigrush650/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you want to be the coolest car at cars and coffee this is it!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729099415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856355, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HankLloydRight, fancy seeing you here! I'm rooting for me too!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729099424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856356, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/16/24 for $59,313 to shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729099426, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15856362, "authorName": "mresso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mresso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729099437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856365, "authorName": "HankLloydRight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hanklloydright/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes!! Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729099440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856369, "authorName": "sculptrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sculptrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729099447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856372, "authorName": "ZFirst1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zfirst1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729099454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856373, "authorName": "miloeuropeancars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miloeuropeancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shiftmotors congrats! You just bought yourself a Z1!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729099456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856376, "authorName": "nsxnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxnick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats. I don't feel bad for speedracer25... he already has one of these :D", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729099469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15856438, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alright! Finally a BaT win!! This will become a part of my growing collection of nostalgic BMW's but also competing for time on the road against a somewhat rare Z3 Limited Production Canadian Edition Dakar Yellow No 40 of 40 that I just picked up!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1729099654, "type": "comment"}]