[{"id": 16993281, "authorName": "CaliforniaPlates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/californiaplates/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Previously sold for $2m.\nWHOAH!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741198539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16993443, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Phantom\ud83e\udd42\u2026 quite the accomplished first owner\u2026.; \u201c 1964 marked the beginning of sustained growth and real estate development in Southwest Florida. It was in 1964 that Raymond L. Lutgert began a visionary project that transformed 760 acres bordering 1-1/4 miles of Naples beachfront into one of the most prestigious communities in all of Florida. Ultimately named Park Shore, Raymond L. Lutgert\u2019s community was the first planned unit development in the state and served as a model for subsequent developments and the creation of The Lutgert Companies. His innovative thinking and attention to detail, the uncompromising beauty of his finished product, and his unwavering commitment to respecting the environment became the foundation on which the success of The Lutgert Companies is built. The tradition continues\u2026\u201d\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1741199101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16993635, "authorName": "BrentO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brento/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "> \"previously sold for $2 million at the Naples Winter Wine Festival charity auction\"\r\n\r\nAnybody know offhand what the record is on BaT for largest depreciation? Because even if this thing sets a record on BaT for the highest Phantom Drophead Coupe sale, it'd still be looking at a seven-figure depreciation...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1741199725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16993932, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a cool backstory! Google his name and you will find his obituary, he lived to be 90, died in 2010. I hope I'm buying 2mm cars in the last couple years of my life too!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741200876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16994081, "authorName": "One_for_the_Hill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/one_for_the_hill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was the original benefactor of the auction? \r\n\r\nWish there were more pictures of the rear deck. When the Phantom Drophead first came out, I think the teak rear deck and and the design of the A pillar were the design features that impressed us the most.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1741201422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16994472, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well here we are, the multi million dollar Drophead from Florida. Let's see how this beauty plays out during the auction. No. 1 for NA looks rather stunning in Ensign Red over Parchment Leather. \n\nI wonder though however, what would this of fetched at The Catalina Wine Mixer?\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1741202809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16999663, "authorName": "SoukOfTreasures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soukoftreasures/", "bidAmount": 777, "content": "USD $777 bid placed by SoukOfTreasures", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741226586, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16999771, "authorName": "CaryLeeLuxury", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryleeluxury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there are close up pics of the top? Looks like it's on the drivers side.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741228169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17002328, "authorName": "HopelessLover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hopelesslover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine what the neighbors would say,\r\nbut then again Who Cares ?\r\nR.I.P. R.L.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741279342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17007066, "authorName": "Sumo337", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sumo337/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "USD $100,000 bid placed by Sumo337", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741295422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17018880, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GDogg - I make my nut at the California Wine Mixer!\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUKCPC52bxw\r\nStep Brothers....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741387010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17019543, "authorName": "jagshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Rolls has a stunning color combination! Very interesting history and the car is being offered from a highly respected Gentleman and Rolls Royce Expert. Goodluck with the Auction. Can't wait to see how this plays out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741391577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17022705, "authorName": "porsche1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche1986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My goodness were all this beautiful car coming from BAT please watch our hearts beat due to our age . What a gorgeous build", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741453348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17022809, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scott_S LOL, you know it.\r\n\r\nBest wishes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741454126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17026078, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaryLeeLuxury", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741468158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17026118, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaryLeeLuxur\r\nPlease find additional photos of every angle of the top. It is, as with everything else on the car, original from Rolls-Royce.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741468605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17026348, "authorName": "lotusfarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotusfarm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I stopped by today to see this beautifull car, words can not address this automobile. I looked at the stainless steel hood. this was a hand made piece which fit like a glove. the welds were polished and difficult to find, the break forming was perfect and the polishing job amazing. the man whom made the hood is a one and only. it didnt stop there the wood grain, fit and finish and polish of the interior amazing, the paint was artistic, the teak deck over the top and leather work respectable. if you want to buy this car you need to come to peapack-gladstone and risk falling in love. you will never get a bargain like this again. this is a once and a lifetime oppurtunity, this car can only be a joy to own and appreciate in value. good luck to the winner", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741471226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17026474, "authorName": "Naples_Motorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/naples_motorsports/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "USD $110,000 bid placed by Naples_Motorsports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741472698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17028470, "authorName": "jrb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is just amazing and stunning on so many levels. I am surprised that the original family decided to part with it. I would wish GLWTA, but I don't think you need it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741529680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17031810, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jrb007. Thank you for your comments. This was the 60th Rolls-Royce which the buyer, Raymond Lutgert, had purchased.in his lifetime. And the Crown Jewel of his collection He had said that he would keep it forever--and he did. Unfortunately, he passed away 2 years after his winning bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741557601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17031829, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jagshop. Thank you for your very kind comments. I hope that the right person puts this piece of modern automotive art in his/her garage. It is fabulous.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741557845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17031908, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lotusfarm. Thank you for your kind review of the car. I agree that the teak to the rear deck and side capping rails contrasting the polished walnut--surrounding the gauges and accessories on the facia, center console and lower side panels--is extremely pleasing to the eye. .The Wilton carpets, covered by the factory mouton overlays, all protected by additional mouton-like carpets is an additional nice touch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741558943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17042430, "authorName": "gdpmv152", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdpmv152/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are those handprints on the upper, driver side A pillar? #133", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741663700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17044356, "authorName": "porsche1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche1986/", "bidAmount": 111000, "content": "USD $111,000 bid placed by porsche1986", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741708698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17044480, "authorName": "porsche1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche1986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My goodness this car used to belong to one of the largest developer in Florida which had great test in luxury and art", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741709661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17044606, "authorName": "WolfgangT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfgangt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous automobile! I'm jealous of whoever gets this one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741710525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17044697, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gdpmv152 Thank you for pointing this out to us. Yes, they were handprints and we have completely removed them. I have attached new photos below.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741711135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17046108, "authorName": "worktofish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/worktofish/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "USD $115,000 bid placed by worktofish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741715948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17047093, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741719102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17051614, "authorName": "BobCarl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobcarl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would a car of this age and the low miles present any special issues as far as a daily driver?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741740033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17051617, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BrentO I wouldn't read too much into the depreciation from $2million to whatever it sells for as I suspect the winning bidder massively overpaid in the spirit of ecstasy, errr, the spirit of charity. \ud83d\ude09 \ud83c\udf78", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741740068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17051628, "authorName": "BobCarl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobcarl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how in the world was this car bringing 2 mill?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741740134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17051631, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobCarl Pls see my comment below...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741740176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17052972, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the red. Would prefer it with black rather than tan but very nice. Good luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741778801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053339, "authorName": "gregryba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregryba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Sorry if I missed it. Both the second key fob and the emergency key are missing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741785379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053341, "authorName": "lotusfarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotusfarm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I find the comments about the cost offensive, the workmanship from the wood finishing on the dashboard, to the teak deck, the beautifully formed and polished stainless steel hood, the suicide doors, the quality of the paint, fit and finish, the leather interior, this is a work of art, this is not your off the street mass produced car, this is the patek phillipe of cars . whatever price this sells for is a bargain with its artistic value, workmanship and quality . When I went to look at it, it reminded me of what Duesenberg would build today.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741785386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053390, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gregryba. Both key fobs are present with the car and both are fully operational. The original owners manual--specifically for this car by chassis number,--is also present and as new! Please see new photo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741785941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053400, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741786044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053487, "authorName": "gregryba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregryba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller In the \"tools\" you see the adapter for the emergency key. Is the key in that adapter? (not where one should keep it, but I have seen it there before.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741787007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053504, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller When the top is down, is the back toneau made of teak wood? Didn\u2019t see any photos of this feature. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741787161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053511, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobCarl. An interested--and well-informed--fellow took a 6-hour drive on Monday to see the car. We took it for an extended drive on a highway and local back roads. The car drove flawlessly and provided a magnificent ride with very impressive performance At stop lights, the engine was so smooth and quiet that you had to look at at the gauges to confirm that it was running. To your point, $2 million may have been a bit excessive, but the car probably will bring less than that in this sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741787198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053568, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gregryba", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741787755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053687, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gregryba. We just looked in the tool kit where the adaptor lives, but the spare \"wallet\" key is not there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741789063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053918, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike 747. Yes, the rear deck and the door capping rails are teak, contrasting beautifully with the polished walnut facia, gauge surrounds, front of the center console and window controls in each door. Please see new photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741791231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17053924, "authorName": "PGNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgnj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741791285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17054150, "authorName": "BigGar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biggar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just crazy gorgeous. Wow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741793185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17054416, "authorName": "Sumo337", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sumo337/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "USD $120,000 bid placed by Sumo337", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741795397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17054764, "authorName": "Sfpopp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfpopp/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "USD $125,000 bid placed by Sfpopp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741797794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17056489, "authorName": "Dobyhighwayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobyhighwayman/", "bidAmount": 126000, "content": "USD $126,000 bid placed by Dobyhighwayman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741803669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17056901, "authorName": "Sumo337", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sumo337/", "bidAmount": 128000, "content": "USD $128,000 bid placed by Sumo337", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741804891, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17056907, "authorName": "Floridian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please what are the buyers fees for cars costing more than $100.000 one hundred thousand dollars?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741804905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17056908, "authorName": "Dobyhighwayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobyhighwayman/", "bidAmount": 140000, "content": "USD $140,000 bid placed by Dobyhighwayman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741804924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17056959, "authorName": "Niteroi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niteroi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple of years ago I came across the 2nd Phantom DHC that came to the US, first one in CA. Owner had paid over $1M for it at an Elton John\u2019s charity auction in Beverly Hills. He offered me the car for $200k. It was baby blue with red interior.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741805077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17057035, "authorName": "EAGDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagdc/", "bidAmount": 141000, "content": "USD $141,000 bid placed by EAGDC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741805301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17057059, "authorName": "Dobyhighwayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobyhighwayman/", "bidAmount": 145000, "content": "USD $145,000 bid placed by Dobyhighwayman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741805350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17057081, "authorName": "EAGDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagdc/", "bidAmount": 146000, "content": "USD $146,000 bid placed by EAGDC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741805405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17057091, "authorName": "Dobyhighwayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobyhighwayman/", "bidAmount": 149000, "content": "USD $149,000 bid placed by Dobyhighwayman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741805425, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17057107, "authorName": "EAGDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagdc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats brother, you can have it. Nice piece :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741805479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17057109, "authorName": "Coeusornot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coeusornot/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "USD $150,000 bid placed by Coeusornot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741805488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17057125, "authorName": "Dobyhighwayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobyhighwayman/", "bidAmount": 155000, "content": "USD $155,000 bid placed by Dobyhighwayman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741805540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17057156, "authorName": "lonestarcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonestarcarguy/", "bidAmount": 156000, "content": "USD $156,000 bid placed by lonestarcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741805644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17057162, "authorName": "Dobyhighwayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobyhighwayman/", "bidAmount": 159000, "content": "USD $159,000 bid placed by Dobyhighwayman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741805669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17057192, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 3/12/25 at USD $159,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741805789, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17057224, "authorName": "BrentO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brento/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s depreciation for ya.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1741805884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17057961, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would drive this to the player of the year convention. All of the Mack\u2019s, pimps, poppers, freaks and flyskimmers would be in awe.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1741808001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17065763, "authorName": "CaliforniaPlates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/californiaplates/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sooooo many RRs are RNM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741886955, "type": "comment"}]