[{"id": 2125557, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My gosh,......and I thought the '77 looked good.......now a 3.3 liter in a really cool and unusual color.\r\n\r\nWhat a day!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1522780343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125592, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brocade red is a great color, odd to see it on a 911 but it works with the cork interior. Great car and I'm glad someone loved it enough to spend the money on repaint etc.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1522780943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125607, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This might be my favorite 930 Turbo to grace the BAT pages. Such a rare and unique color. Such a lovely car", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1522781252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125624, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's kind of interesting, at least to me maybe, how tastes change/evolve as you age. When this car was new, I'd've been a 17 year-old snarkily looking at the owner and wondering why he didn't get a bitchin' red or black one for the money that he spent but now, forty years onward, I'm thinking that the down-low colors are the way to go on high-end vehicles. I've no real idea, having never seen this car, but I bet the pictures in no way do justice to how absolutely striking it must be when you're seeing it in the tin.\n\nVery nice, to my eye. GLWTA", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1522781534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125637, "authorName": "prlinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prlinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522781581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125644, "authorName": "pjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well damn....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522781638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125672, "authorName": "HighRPM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highrpm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous on the topside and inside. In my garage, that improper jacking incident would have caused many four letter words to fly followed by heartbreak and self kicking...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522781961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125688, "authorName": "mslRS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mslrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Uh, lemee tell the future widow...\r\nBeauty & The Beast!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522782150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125718, "authorName": "4orsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4orsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car. The last car I bought in Southern Oregon was my Ford GT. If I can buy this one there too, I will be holding true to my name... 4orsche. Truly no greater brands than Ford and Porsche. Looking forward to seeing this move! However the 77' Silver car has my eye for sure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522782472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125724, "authorName": "jaykojc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaykojc/", "bidAmount": 1978, "content": "$1,978 bid placed by jaykojc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522782512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2125758, "authorName": "AlfaHolic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfaholic/", "bidAmount": 9930, "content": "$9,930 bid placed by AlfaHolic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522782741, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2125900, "authorName": "LateBrakeU2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latebrakeu2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't we all wish we could go with Sherman and Peabody in the wayback machine to 77, and squirrel one of these puppies away..", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1522783939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125904, "authorName": "IHaveACarProblem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ihaveacarproblem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's not a color. It is so rich it is a \"colour.\" It is amazing how rare air cooled paint to sample cars are.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1522783973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2125993, "authorName": "Mr._Blonde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._blonde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sludgo Same here, 17yr old me lusted after Guards Red on black interior 930's.......old man me wants nothing more than a Tobacco Metallic 930 over Tan! LOL\n\nAlthough if in my price range this car would most certainly do!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522785098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2126026, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sludgo @Mr._Blonde I am with you both! adolescent-red/yellow on black leather. As an adult, give me doo doo brown or some funky weird color over tan interior.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1522785575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2126063, "authorName": "compressor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/compressor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well placed order in 1978 \u2026 striking and individual color combination \u2026 smart + tasteful first owner fulfilled his/hers Porsche dream for the coming 33 years.\r\n\r\nseparate yourself from the crowd at the next air-cooled 911 event.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1522786427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2126228, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A wonderful color combo for sure. This should go big.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1522788460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2126249, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like we all bleed Brokatrot", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1522788825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2126277, "authorName": "Dhminc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhminc/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Dhminc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522789074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2126701, "authorName": "rover1298", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rover1298/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not very collectible BUT the prettiest girl at the dance for almost any Cars & Coffee.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522793261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2126756, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oooooh, me like! A milestone car, definitely a future classic, and the same color as my Maxton!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522795087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2127028, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color; seems odd to have the same tire sizes as an SC.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522804466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2127087, "authorName": "Carbster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car. Thanks for the video. Now let\u2019s have one w some boost!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522806430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2127108, "authorName": "mckeelaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mckeelaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW, fantastic color combination! Beautiful interior, too! And, the refurbishment was quite extensive. This will definitely be big money. BTW--what is \"loose fit protection foil\" listed on the CoA? And that's quite the amplifier!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522806921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2127153, "authorName": "Button", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/button/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll echo what's been said already. Stunning color combination and tasteful upgrades! Should make someone very happy in about 6 days or so.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522808517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2127397, "authorName": "sulebiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sulebiker/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by sulebiker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522821110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2127461, "authorName": "ChrisBerlin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisberlin/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by ChrisBerlin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522838283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2127480, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rover1298 \"not very collectible\"? A matching-numbers paint to order, non gray market early turbo? Ohhh-kay.\r\n\r\nI once had a K car, so I know from \"not collectible.\"", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1522841121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2127681, "authorName": "donalde21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donalde21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this car..would never be able to afford it. Categorize me as a Dreamer:(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522849950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2127942, "authorName": "EuroSpec93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "insanely beautiful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522856588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2128035, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That color looks SO RIGHT on an early 930! I love it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522859424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2128337, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If my father gave me 930 Turbo I wouldn't sell it, but then again it would appear that we have very different fathers, as mine wouldn't own a 930 Turbo or even know what one was.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522865249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2128623, "authorName": "928inthe718", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/928inthe718/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@voiture - this is NOT a DIG on this car, as vehicles like this are my sweet spot to own (due to value), but, no, not a true collectible 930. Why? Miles (the big collector cars are sub-50K), mods (the big collector mods are bone stock), ODO swap, re-paint (lessens collector value). Now. it's not going to be cheap, but the market has hugely bifurcated and come back down post 2015. I see this car in the $80Ks. A bone stock low miles '78 can double that. We've seen it on BAT recently. Look up the 930.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522868004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2128780, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@928inthe718 Good to know. I figured the engine mods would hurt value but I'd still think that a car from the first run of US turbos with matching numbers in paint-to-order will pull big money. I'm kind of surprised the 930 market (or, ahem, 911 turbo) has come back a bit while the 964/993 market is surging (I'm talking non turbo models).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522869378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2129071, "authorName": "nineturdyguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nineturdyguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool color! GLWA! I think the 930 cars are back on the rise again.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522872638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2129281, "authorName": "InsatiableAmos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/insatiableamos/", "bidAmount": 20930, "content": "$20,930 bid placed by InsatiableAmos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522874606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2129692, "authorName": "Mramg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mramg/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Mramg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522878433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2129804, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing has been corrected to note a blemish near the rear tail lamp, and reference to a fuel door blemish has been removed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522880904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2129941, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a color I'd choose, but this seems to have much to offer. The modifications should truly improve the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522885132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130008, "authorName": "smarens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smarens/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by smarens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522887532, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2130224, "authorName": "family_man (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/family_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Update: Yesterday I noticed a loose hose above the air filter housing, so I drove it to the shop this morning to have it refitted. On the way over the high-idle issue reappeared and sustained long enough for a tech to have a look at it. I hoped that refitting the vacuum hose would resolve the problem, but the diagnosis turned out to be a failed auxiliary air pump. The good news for bidders is that I authorized the shop to source a replacement part and make the repair. I also commissioned them to adjust the driver door to stop the wind noise. I\u2019m pleased to report that this 930 will be back to driving just as amazing as it looks again soon!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1522897078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130390, "authorName": "ChrisBerlin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisberlin/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by ChrisBerlin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522917537, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2130395, "authorName": "I_Ride_Ostriches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/i_ride_ostriches/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@family_man, Beautiful car. I bet it's a blast to take it the 'back way' to Grants Pass then down to the coast. Good luck with the Auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522917875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2131238, "authorName": "Del_BCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/del_bca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the colors. Once owned a 900 Turbo in almost exact same colors.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522949363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2131473, "authorName": "stuart_hicks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuart_hicks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know wow isn't much of a comment and I seem to post it often but I think I'm going to again.. Wow..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522952225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2132707, "authorName": "daniel.giardullo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel.giardullo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own 78 #179, also a PTS exterior w/ cork interior. Looks awesome, love the colors. Wish it retained the early version of the sports. Just got mine back from Tony @ Autobahn, can't wait to get mine on the road. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522977704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2132712, "authorName": "daniel.giardullo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel.giardullo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just checked my COA and I've got all the same options, and also listed Exterior Mirror - Right. Any clue as to what 'Loose Fit Protection Foil' was? Mine was completed 1/28/78.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522977897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2133349, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking 930 GLWTS. Only thing I would do is get rid of the crazy stereo system.\r\nIn my opinion only thing you should listen to in a car like this is that Flat 6 out back or the windows open air.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523024261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2133417, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Not very collectible\"..........are you out of your tree?\r\n\r\nThe interesting thing to me is that this is, according to most, a much better driver than any 3.0 liter Turbo Carrera,.....and just a better car......and yet it'll take a huge price hit as compared to the Silver one above.\r\n\r\nPretty cool to have them both ending so close in time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523025908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2133774, "authorName": "family_man (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/family_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@daniel.giardullo The \u2018Loose Fit Protection Foil\u2019 refers to the black stone chip guard in front of the rear wheel arches that was to be included as a 'loose' item when the vehicle was built. In other words, the black stone chip guard was not affixed from the factory but was instead included in the trunk so there was still an option to install it later. It's fairly rare to be ordered that way, but some wanted it \"loose\" to see if they liked the aesthetics of it without the black stone chip guards.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523034333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2135571, "authorName": "928inthe718", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/928inthe718/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Caymanorcarrera - we're talking a matter of degrees. Look at BAT comps. Bone stock and sub-50K miles 930s are selling for about 2X modded and 100K 930s. Apples to apples. About 12,000 930s made. So not some super hard to find for sale car. The true high dollar \"collector\" money is in the super early cars and the 89 5 speed or the 505 cars. I love me a '78 and I love me a driver w/ miles. But this is not really the sort of 930 that big dollar collectors (a lot richer than me) put their money. These are the wonderful 930s I can enjoy. Like you, I think the 3.3 cars are the ones to own and drive.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1523081374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2135692, "authorName": "prlinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prlinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can\u2019t wait to see the ending, may be a deal some of us will sneak in on. Great driver car to enjoy and not lose on, if it sells for the right price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523105222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2135903, "authorName": "Brainsrgn1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brainsrgn1/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by Brainsrgn1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523114936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2136467, "authorName": "family_man (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/family_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Porsche made significant upgrades to the 930 in '78 by enlarging the engine to 3.3 liters and adding an air-to-air intercooler that increased power output and torque characteristics. Driving enthusiasts will appreciate the raw character of the early, lightweight, 930's from '78-79. Porsche produced only 451 930 turbos for the USA in the first year of intercooled production.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523155498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2136798, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is truly a \"classic\" Porsche. I love the color both interior and exterior. Everything is gorgeous. Until one reaches the monstrosity nailed to the engine cover. \n\nIf I were lucky enough to buy this beauty I would invite close friends to a Sunday morning \"cleansing\" at which time the offending \"thing\" would be removed with surgical precision.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523202531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2137023, "authorName": "308redblack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/308redblack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These 930s are always a steal at less than a $100,000 if they are well maintained.\r\n\r\nIt can easily cost a $100,000 if not more to put a neglected or tracked 930 right.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523216129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2137254, "authorName": "reefmimics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reefmimics/", "bidAmount": 43500, "content": "$43,500 bid placed by reefmimics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523236419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2137280, "authorName": "Brainsrgn1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brainsrgn1/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by Brainsrgn1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523239197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2137456, "authorName": "reefmimics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reefmimics/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by reefmimics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523276861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2137494, "authorName": "ChrisBerlin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisberlin/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by ChrisBerlin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523279195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2137640, "authorName": "family_man (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/family_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rear deck lid fittted on this vehicle is the original engine cover and is correct for the 1978 intercooled version of the 930. Another question has been if the original radio is available. According to the Certificate of Authenticity, this 930 was ordered radio delete. The factory blank radio face plate is included in the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523285800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2139260, "authorName": "951ltwt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/951ltwt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man I love the colors of this 930. \r\n\r\nAnd SOOOO clean underneath too.\r\n\r\nAlas that's all I can offer as it is out of my price range. However, I felt compelled to say something.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523320787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2139326, "authorName": "reefmimics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reefmimics/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by reefmimics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523324148, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2139331, "authorName": "308redblack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/308redblack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gosh.. At this point it makes no sense to sell this after spending $60,000 on a restoration..\r\n\r\nCurrent bid wouldn\u2019t even cover that..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523324332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2139349, "authorName": "Fratog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fratog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful 930. Just beautiful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523325390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2139403, "authorName": "4orsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4orsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will be very interesting to see where this goes. It is for sure the perfect driver. The color is not my cup of tea, but I would drive it like I stole it! Probably have to take the long way home out to the coast and then head north to PDX. Great job @family_man .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523328976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2139432, "authorName": "skotso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skotso/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by skotso", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523331572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2139481, "authorName": "Asturboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asturboy/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by Asturboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523334297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2139484, "authorName": "OneNeunelfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneneunelfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible car, GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523334489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2139571, "authorName": "ChrisBerlin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisberlin/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by ChrisBerlin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523354103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2139597, "authorName": "steve07gt3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve07gt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does a Carfax report exist for this car or is it too old? If so, what\u2019s it say?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523360197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2139607, "authorName": "BradenC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradenc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty car. Any ideas what sort of premium it might command were it a ROW car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523361232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2139717, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sell that ugly Roller and keep that gorgeous E Type..those wheels are just perfect IMHO.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523365645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2139911, "authorName": "CommandoSolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/commandosolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just cannot get over this color, I absolutely love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523370846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2139921, "authorName": "steve07gt3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve07gt3/", "bidAmount": 70500, "content": "$70,500 bid placed by steve07gt3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523371166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2139979, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BradenC Does an early ROW bring a premium over early US model, all things being equal? I'd think at this point probably not. What would bring a higher prices is a ROW over a gray market car that's been federalized, I think.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523373122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140007, "authorName": "Ultima", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultima/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing says snap oversteer like a window maker does.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523373720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140038, "authorName": "TheHolyOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theholyone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ROW cars don't command a premium on 930s apples to apples. @BradenC However on 70's Carreras they do command a large premium due to the MFI.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523374493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140231, "authorName": "Cory_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cory_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very unique color combo for a 930. Looks good.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523380246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140314, "authorName": "Jdenkins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdenkins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone gets a chance to drive a 930 with these upgrades: long neck intercooler, K-27, sport exhaust and pop-off valve removed I highly recommend it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523382258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140366, "authorName": "ConstantReader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/constantreader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My unicorn dream car. The want is strong with this one. The wallet? Not so much. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523383405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140708, "authorName": "Midnightshelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midnightshelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sit here and cry because these Porsche 930\u2019s have gone way past my budget. This is one of those cars I have always wanted to own. Oh well I will just have to make due with the Shelby 427 Cobra tucked in the garage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140711, "authorName": "racingrob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racingrob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a 80 930 turbo with a BB slantnose in Guards Red with black interior. I've always said these things don't drive that well compared to newer stuff, and even liked the driving of my E36 M3 much better.\r\n\r\nHowever, for some reason the fact I no longer prefer a slantnose, has me falling in love.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140713, "authorName": "racingrob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racingrob/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by racingrob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386519, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2140720, "authorName": "fish2556", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fish2556/", "bidAmount": 71500, "content": "$71,500 bid placed by fish2556", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2140724, "authorName": "ChrisBerlin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisberlin/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by ChrisBerlin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2140725, "authorName": "Midnightshelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midnightshelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I absolutely love this shade of Red!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140726, "authorName": "fish2556", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fish2556/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by fish2556", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2140730, "authorName": "ChrisBerlin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisberlin/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by ChrisBerlin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2140731, "authorName": "fish2556", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fish2556/", "bidAmount": 83500, "content": "$83,500 bid placed by fish2556", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2140735, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its getting hot in here.....but I am not going to take off all my clothes. LOL.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523386758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140736, "authorName": "likethebossiam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/likethebossiam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "whoever gets this car better take care of it - that shade of red is lovely", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140737, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 4/10/18 at $83,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386843, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2140739, "authorName": "racingrob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racingrob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I was just going to congratulate fish.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523386870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140740, "authorName": "4orsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4orsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think 90 would have done it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140742, "authorName": "likethebossiam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/likethebossiam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just under 90 I would estimate. Around 87k. I don't know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523386955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140751, "authorName": "prlinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prlinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I honestly thought 83 would have done it... it\u2019s not original which pulls the $$ and tmu", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523387043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140753, "authorName": "Jdenkins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdenkins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the mileage I think this auction was very close.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523387075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140756, "authorName": "JMS935", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jms935/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It should have done it. This is strong money for this car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1523387109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2140770, "authorName": "3pedalstable", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalstable/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the miles have pretty much been rolled over. 83K Should have done it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523387446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2141036, "authorName": "family_man (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/family_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a restored, color-to-sample car that has recently been fully sorted and won reserve in a competitive regional concours d'elegance. It's condition is a like a carefully kept 15 year old car with 15k miles. Buyers will eventually catch on to these tastefully improved cars that enhance the driving nature and aesthetics. This seems to be one of those cars that just has to be driven and seen in person to fully appreciated. It would appeal to a Singer-minded buyer who wants something that is unique and even more of a joy to drive than a stock 930 turbo. Once you drive one of these, it's hard to go back to stock!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523391742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2141107, "authorName": "sprintngtp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sprintngtp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car! I\u2019m sure a buyer is out there that isn\u2019t stuck on the \u201call original\u201d bs...that likes to drive, tweak, and personalize his passion!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523392445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2141139, "authorName": "sprintngtp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sprintngtp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller...do you have the paint code for this Color?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523392616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2141199, "authorName": "family_man (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/family_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sprintngtp I believe the Porsche paint code for Brokade red is L32A. (Found via google search)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523393074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2141238, "authorName": "family_man (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/family_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "According to the COA on this car, the Porsche code for Brokatrot is '99' but that seems to me like code for 'other' in the official records. The German to English translation of the color is \"Elegant\" Red.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523393512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2141249, "authorName": "sprintngtp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sprintngtp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you! It reminds me of the deep red of the old Alfa Romeo and some Maserati Grand Prix racers of the very distant past.\r\nGood luck with your P-car...it\u2019s a beauty! Had I been in the market I would have been bidding hard!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523393672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2141314, "authorName": "radiojones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radiojones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I couldn\u2019t agree with the seller more. All of the 930\u2019s are great looking cars - the best I believe with the true factory wide body. It\u2019s mildly neat to drive a stock version once to experience the lag and to wonder how they could have ever truly been a \u201cwidow maker\u201d except for an unsuspecting \u201cstockbroker\u201d with 0 driving experience. The mods made to this car make it a great contemporary driving experience in a unique and gorgeous package that turns heads and gets comments. Using a car like this in the mountains after these mods is a blast. Only way to go with these unless, perhaps, you\u2019re just a collector and find one that really and truly only has very, very few miles. Wouldn\u2019t be able to drive one of those without a lot of expense to replace all the rubber, drain the fluids, clean out all the reservoirs, carbs system, brake system, etc. These cars are meant to be driven. $90k or a bit more would have been appropriate, $83k would have been a steal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523394514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2141725, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The high bid should have bought this. It isn't a low-milage virgin. All the modifications make it a better car in every way but, it can never go back. The paint to sample thing is a double edge sword. Judging by the high bid, it did not put off those capable of buying it, but I bet it kept some away. Regardless, its a neat car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523403483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2141923, "authorName": "928inthe718", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/928inthe718/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "High bid - for sure - should have bought this in the 2018 market. And there are BAT comps (many) that show this to be the case. Modded high miles 930s are $75K to $85K cars. PTS is cool, but this is not the kind of PTS color that brings the big premium. Those \"pay a lot more\" colors are well documented w/ comps. Nice car. Market correct bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523410895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2141953, "authorName": "family_man (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/family_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed, the market is always the best gauge of current value if comps exist for a car like this. I think I'll enjoy this one a while longer and drive off a bit of that fresh maintenance. It's worth more to me right now.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523412021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2142044, "authorName": "951", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/951/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "throw in the BaT fees the buyer will incure, i think this price should have sold this car... maybe BaT can broker a deal with buyer and seller...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523416569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2142076, "authorName": "family_man (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/family_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The highest bid was significantly below the reserve that BAT's experts estimated it would sell for in this market.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523418993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2142201, "authorName": "BradenC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradenc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was wondering about that, @family_man. Was sort of my conclusion based on looking at what's been happening with these things over the last year or so. Thanks for the insight.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523444186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2143392, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting .... See 930 Turbo values from Hemmings https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/porsche/930 ..... Would the Seller please disclose his reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523474417, "type": "comment"}]