[{"id": 1720354, "authorName": "Latest_Trend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latest_trend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these cost no object restorations..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504298712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720357, "authorName": "CEC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The seller states that all restoration-related parts were sourced from Porsche, Stauder ...\". You mean Stoddard right !!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504298746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720365, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CEC - the seller told us 'Stauder', so we will let him clarify if needed.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504298847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720385, "authorName": "ratpack1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratpack1968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car and fantastic restoration. Fuchs are, perhaps, the best looking wheels to ever grace an automobile. Good luck, sir.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504299156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720452, "authorName": "bimmergas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmergas/", "bidAmount": 911, "content": "$911 bid placed by bimmergas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504299917, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1720499, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd be amazed but happy if he gets his resto money back as i have a 71s too. GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504300403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720565, "authorName": "superjmutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superjmutt/", "bidAmount": 1971, "content": "$1,971 bid placed by superjmutt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504301042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1720573, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one actually meets the oft-used auction term \"investment grade.\"\n\nBeautiful work here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504301110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720670, "authorName": "lamachina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lamachina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Porsche experts - Any difference between a 1970 and 1971?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720672, "authorName": "pjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not really", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720674, "authorName": "pjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just the transmission.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720675, "authorName": "lamachina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lamachina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "905 vs. 915? Ratios?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720677, "authorName": "pjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no it was the end of the 901 and went to the one year only 911 box. it was a slightly different case", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504302367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720679, "authorName": "lamachina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lamachina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pjk -- Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504302396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720688, "authorName": "FL-Frank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will be interesting to see how much the non original engine holds it back.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504302602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720777, "authorName": "Westcoast2727", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westcoast2727/", "bidAmount": 5001, "content": "$5,001 bid placed by Westcoast2727", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504304594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1720779, "authorName": "Twinvipers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twinvipers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original motor and he would get his resto money back and then some. Beautiful car!!! GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504304646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720850, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Apologize for the typo.... yes it should have been Stoddard ! Thank you everyone for the bids and the comments. You put everything into one of these restorations nice to see the great comments.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504307567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720852, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to clarify about the scratch on the lower valence, the car is at GA Coachworks, should be back Tuesday looking perfect! It is really low on the car, but it still makes me sick. It must have happened coming off the flatbed, obviously the towing company never mentioned it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504307750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720856, "authorName": "Omnivore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omnivore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the Pantheon of 911s a '71S has got to be right up there. MFI! Yellow!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504308088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720894, "authorName": "eugeneej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eugeneej/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by eugeneej", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504309877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1720912, "authorName": "bgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So funny how many of these cars were originally specced by owners too tight to pay a few dollarpounds extra for a passenger side mirror.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504310906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720931, "authorName": "GlenK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am always amazed that after all that restoration work to make this car look second to none the owner would want to part with it. It is truly a great looking car that I am sure any Porsche person couldn't say no too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504312201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1720962, "authorName": "MrBonus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbonus/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by MrBonus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504313748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1720965, "authorName": "FSH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fsh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, I don't think that non-matching engine is going to contain the price on this too much. \nThis car is just too good.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504313847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721008, "authorName": "Thomas54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thomas54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All that money spent on a restoration and not great photos. Too bad.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504316202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721074, "authorName": "teenchy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teenchy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lamachina: 1971 911s (T, E and S) introduced oil squirters in the crankcase to inject oil onto the undersides of the pistons and lower the operating temperatures. The fuel pump was also relocated from the front to the rear of the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504320318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721133, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there an anti-corrosion dip treatment that can be done when taken down to bare metal or am I hallucinating?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504325381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721219, "authorName": "nathanla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nathanla/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by nathanla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504335845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1721220, "authorName": "nathanla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nathanla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I get the car for the current bid, anyone on BAT (and I mean all of you) can take it for a spin or even the weekend.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504335999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721235, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another jaw-droppingly nice S! \nThis looks like a good comp, sold at 165k but estimate was 180-220. \n\nSoftening market or the Amelia result was due to something else? \nhttp://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1971-porsche-911-2-2-s-2/\n\nHowever, dear Seller: I'm sure $500 spent on a professional photo shoot would bring exponential returns.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504339231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721355, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome! I wanted a 71 S since I got into Porsches in the late 70's. Passed on several along the way because $14k-$19k was just too much money for it back then. Duh!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504357293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721371, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a beaut! '71 'S' is pretty near the top of the pantheon of greatness. 2.2 is a great engine. this still has the '1st gear dog-leg' (a/k/a 'racer's' 5-speed shifter) IIRC....\n\nwhat a dream this will be. I could stare at just the carb set-up all day. a driver's car ready to go.\n\nexcellent workmanship throughout. if I win the lottery I will win the lottery for this.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504358020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721405, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Investment Grade\" indeed. \n\nDestined to be a garage queen? You never know. We DO see cars like this out on the Tours (-:", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504358964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721409, "authorName": "92Defender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/92defender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hubba Hubba", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504359130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721466, "authorName": "Dnovack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dnovack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the day, I was offered a pair of these, 1969 and 1973 in Aubergine and Mexico Blue for $25,000. Passed on them for a '72 E, which the wife made me sell. Ouch.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504361384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721476, "authorName": "Silk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where did the radio speaker go? Speaker originally was under the dash with holes in the top of the dash for sound exiting. I don't see any speakers anywhere. This has a later year replacement dash where Porsche made the dash solid with no speaker holes. Porsche then moved the speakers to the lower side doors.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504361735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721482, "authorName": "perray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dash is the '76 year only original version. No speaker and no front vent. These were the superseded replacement that Porsche offered in the '80s for pre '77 911s.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504362231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721491, "authorName": "Jtg356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtg356/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Jtg356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504362963, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1721501, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I noted in an earlier comment, this is a beautiful and well-restored car.\n\nOne point for those who may not be aware, citing \"Pelican Parts\" as a source for restoration bits is not the same thing as saying all \"Genuine Porsche\" parts were used. I have extremely high regard for the Pelican Parts operation and their vast knowledge and parts availability, but for purposes of economy, they offer both factory OEM as well as many non-original replacement-part alternatives. I have chosen some of the latter myself from time to time and never been disappointed, but a true Porsche purist might turn up their nose at this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504363429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721520, "authorName": "macroni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macroni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very nice; bring long hood S dollars to this auction....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504364249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721533, "authorName": "550bryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/550bryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@no.radar. I don't doubt your claim that purists might turn up their nose at a Pelican part on this car, but it just seems so anal to me, but then I'm a hot rodder at heart. Love the car in any case.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504364848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721535, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Totally agree with no.radar. I only used Peilcan when I just couldn't get an OEM part. There are some rubber pieces, like the rear window rubber where Pelican seemed to have the best pieces. Often I ordered from multiple places (Stoddard, AASE, Pelican) and kept the pieces that were the best returning the rest. Some parts still are not manufactured or just not available OEM.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504364960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721540, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Almost forgot, the speakers are in the door. When Thomas Auto Trim did the door cards he put holes inside the front pocket for speakers. He didn't want to modify the dash.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504365102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721541, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many thanks to everyone for bidding, as CaymanOrCarerra noted, I hope to see this car on tour! I really would love for someone to drive it. Its one of the only classic cars I have that really does feel wonderful at 75MPH on the highways here in CA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504365225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721557, "authorName": "Johnsgarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnsgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow; a beautiful early 911 correctly restored! Should bring all the money.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504365872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721680, "authorName": "daleb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daleb/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by daleb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504372185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1721917, "authorName": "rseifer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rseifer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very pretty, very tempting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504388080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1721967, "authorName": "Italus2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italus2/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by Italus2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504392842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1722113, "authorName": "JMP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmp/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by JMP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504401889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1722283, "authorName": "reed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very pretty car. Shame about cutting the door pockets for speakers. They are as expensive as original dashes. Also, '71Ss came standard with sport seats, and this car should have them. At some point they were separated from the car. Five figures to replace them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504435379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1722424, "authorName": "injuhneer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/injuhneer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite year S. \n\n2.2 and MFI make wonderful sounds.\n\nLove the dogleg 5 speed and the comfy seats.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504450360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1722572, "authorName": "rickstermachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickstermachine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like to see the tach at 3000RPM at 180 to see what the oil pressure really is . But an excell car. I hope he gets 185K to 210K", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504462055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1722682, "authorName": "ennisk1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ennisk1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@reed Sport seats were an option. Flat bottoms are standard. Sport seats were ordered individually, i.e. left and right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504474581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1722946, "authorName": "fryardds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fryardds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ennisk1,\nreed is correct, in '71 all S models came standard with sport seats. This car would have had them originally. Not surprising to see them missing though based on the other incorrect details of the restoration. Great color though.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504529847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1722967, "authorName": "Bill_Meyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_meyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 71 Sport seats were standard on the S, but comfort seats were an option. If this came with comfort seats it would normally be noted on the unreliable COA, so take that for what it's worth.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504531257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723083, "authorName": "SOneThreeCoupe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonethreecoupe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@no.radar- Respectfully, it does not meet \"investment-grade.\" Investment-grade cars are better than this.\n\nThe problem with niggling originality/quality of restoration issues is that they add up. A front cross panel here, an added throttle body spring there, coupled with the wrong dash pad, a gaping hole in the smuggler's compartment, the wrong Fuchs and no sport seats means tens of thousands of dollars of repairs and parts swaps needed to bring it to investment-grade. Investment-grade cars have no outstanding problems and their prices reflect such; this is not something many dealers, including relatively well-regarded ones, really understand.\n\nManners maketh the man, and pictures selleth the car. A lot of detail is missing due to blurry or just plain weak pictures.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504541872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723453, "authorName": "andyreid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyreid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey just chiming in here which I only tend to do to correct errors in other postings that are glaring. All 1971 911S cars did NOT come with sport seats, you could order either. That is absolutely incorrect. How do I know this? I have owned 29 Porsche 911 cars from various eras including a 73 rs, a 67 s, a 69 s, a 73 s and many more. This is an exceptional car. If you have questions or issues then get a ppi done.\n\nPictures only tell part of the story, see the car in person and then decide how good it is.\n\nHave the seller send you the restoration invoices and after looking at those and the Porsche COA you might then get a better idea of what kind of quality this car is.\n\nAlso as Bill stated below, the Porsche COAs are not very reliable and sometimes just wrong.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504567888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1723529, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by nucleonic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504572513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1724008, "authorName": "K1W1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k1w1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring an enclosed trailer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504624740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724235, "authorName": "HTClassicCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone who has seen this car could comment on the quality of the paintwork...always a hard thing to determine from the pictures even though it looks very high quality...thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504633557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724331, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The paint work was done by Eric Bishop of Bishop Custom cars in Palm Springs. Feel free to call Eric and ask him about it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504635401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1724385, "authorName": "janstubbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janstubbs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having owned many 911's of this era back when they were affordable, and in particular a '69 911S I can comment on the drivability of this model. Mine was a high option orange model with Recaro seats, oil radiators in the fenders and a sunroof which cost me $8500. Since it did not make much power below 3,000 RPM and it made such wonderful sounds as it approached redline there was a tendency to approach redline often. This was not good for driving records, or gas mileage. I was using it to commute 25 miles to work though Rancho Santa Fe, CA which is a semi-rural area with fun roads, but rich people who don't like rowdy driving. The projected selling price of this car suggests it will not be driven much anymore, which is good because it is not really made for driving on regular roads. I enjoyed it at the time but have little interest now in paying so much given my current ride, a Ford Focus ST outperforms it in EVERY way, and cost only $21K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504636206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1725681, "authorName": "550bryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/550bryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@janstubbs, At the risk of sounding snobby, Im not sure most enthusiasts would consider progressing from a 1969 911 S to a Ford Focus ST would actually be progress......", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1504670132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1726364, "authorName": "Road2Indy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/road2indy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe the owner is selling after all that work, yikes. I was detailing a 63 Cooper Indycar that was parked 3 cars away from this yellow beauty at Bill Losee's shop in riverside when the wiring harness was going in, even the gauges were all redone/rebuilt...you cant see how pretty they came out in the pictures. the paint looked very expensive and everything was done right and came apart. She is gorgeous and perhaps the best color yellow you can have. Bill used to prepare Doug Magnon's race cars at the Riverside Museum and his Maserati collection... This car should go for big money. If you have any doubts, fly in to S Cal, check out the car and hit the beach.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504717712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1727573, "authorName": "KSJ1865", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksj1865/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's is the value a COA with engine and transmission \"not confirmed\"? Why not save $100 and just say non-numbers-matching.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504734278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1727675, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, newbie question. if the COA is of dubious value, how do you now if the engine and gearbox are original to the car? Is there some sort of deciphering tool? Is the Kardex accurate (yeah, i know this car doesn't have that). thanx s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504736238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1727901, "authorName": "550bryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/550bryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KSJ1865, the COA also establishes the original color which is considered a big plus so it has value beyond engine/ trans numbers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504740632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1727932, "authorName": "SSResto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately, COA supports that the engine and Transmission are NOT original to the vehicle. Beginning about 60 days ago, Porsche decided to require Engine and Gearbox numbers be submitted in order to receive a COA for all 1979 and earlier vehicles. Therefore, when the incorrect numbers are submitted, they don't supply the correct numbers on the COA so that a shop can fake them as many have in the past, but they provide the numbers as \"unconfirmed\". this has now adjusted the values down on non matching/ non original drivetrain cars and also has solidified much higher value for the true matching numbers examples. Now we will see a lot more of these \"unconfirmed\" vehicles in the future and the european \"stamp kits\" will not sell as quick......\nWith that said, it looks like a beautiful vehicle done very nicely!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504742051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728075, "authorName": "KSJ1865", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksj1865/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@550bryan - understood and agreed to a point. But...without the original engine and transmission how much value does original color really add? I think at this point a more popular color would be more valuable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504748755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728084, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, I have one question, two comments...\n\n1) can one tell if this is an engine from another 71S or not? ditto the tranny\nB) In the 'Vette world a color change, no matter what, is akin to burning the flag. Yes, you can do it, but no one will think it was good idea...even if the fire was built 'cause you were cold.\niii) Au contraire piston puss for Ferraris. OK, as long as the color was one offered at the time the car was built.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504749125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728099, "authorName": "bitbckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitbckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scheherazade The engine number falls in the correct range for a '71S: 6 (cylinders), 3 (S), 1 (model 71). The last four digits indicate that this engine was originally paired with a manual gearbox.\n\nI don't know enough about the gearbox numbers to answer that bit.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504749630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728121, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KSJ1865, thanx for the schooling! s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504750795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728115, "authorName": "KSJ1865", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksj1865/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scheherazade & @bitbckt - the COA will confirm originality including the serial numbers for engine and transmission. In the past, Porsche produced COAs that included the original numbers for a specific VIN. Recently, Porsche changed the rules. Now Porsche requires you to provide the VIN and serial numbers from your car when you submit the updated COA request form. \n\nIF the numbers you provide are matching THEN they will print the numbers on the COA. IF the numbers you provide are NOT matching THEN they will print \"Not Confirmed\" on the COA. \n\nThe new policy is to reduce fraud by dishonest sellers who could have used the legitimate data to counterfeit numbers-matching data. \n\nBased on this new policy COA readers can assume non numbers-matching for engine and transmission because both have \"Not Confirmed\".", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504750827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728122, "authorName": "bitbckt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitbckt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That wasn't the question that was asked, and the CoA discussion has been had on this very auction already.\n\nRepeating, slower this time: the serial number on this car is for A '71S, but not THIS '71S.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504750832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728126, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 62500, "content": "$62,500 bid placed by scheherazade", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504751043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1728141, "authorName": "KSJ1865", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksj1865/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MaseratiSD (The Seller) - please provide transmission type and serial number.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504751932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728144, "authorName": "KSJ1865", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksj1865/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bitbckt - @scheherazade asked the following question below: \"if the COA is of dubious value, how do you now if the engine and gearbox are original to the car?\" \n\nMy response answered how he can use the COA to determine originality.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504752308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728160, "authorName": "550bryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/550bryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW, has this thread's gone off track. The heritage of this 911 seems clear by now....it's a non matching numbers car with a period correct engine in it's original color.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504753445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728263, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice conversation, everybody. I am just checking in to say how great this car looks. All I would do is put in a proper dash and fix the door cards. This looks done to a seriously nice level. \n\nYes, it is not numbers matching but the correct type and year engine is really close to the chassis number. So deduct the customary 15 - 20% of a matching car and deal with it. For that reason it is also not investment grade as some pointed out. But that's even better: This thing looks so awesome, you will get it for a discount and all I want to do is jump in and drive the sh*t out of it. And who mentioned \"I think at this point a more popular color would be more valuable.\"? What? Why? Aesthetically, Light Yellow is close to perfect on an early 911. Regarding value, do you really want to deduct another 15% for the wrong color (Porsche people are the biggest originality anoraks I know)? Didn't think so. Good luck with this auction. The bidding for this car should be higher by now ...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504759129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728278, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you again for all the bids and comments. I uploaded some new photos and a walk around, should be available in the AM. I'll look for a photo with the transmission number on it. Thanks Again.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504760416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728288, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The casting number in the 5-speed trans is, 114415, I uploaded a photo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504761759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728311, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just got the car back from GA Coachworks, they repaired the scratch on the lower front valance. There is a new photo of the lower front valance being uploaded", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504764734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728515, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, let me once again reveal my (obvious) ignorance about these cars...@nbaum...what is a \"door card\"? thanx s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504791057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728584, "authorName": "QuicVic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quicvic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that the bills for $100k+ may be a clue where the seller wants this to go. I don't think where we are will cut the mustard just yet. Wish I had the money to hand - it looks like a keeper to me. (@scheherazade Door card - interior trim to which the internal door handle, map pocket etc are attached - so called because it was often made of card or board covered with leather or plastic.)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504792970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728593, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@QuickVic thanx for the info...I thought it was something unique to Porsches. If I were the seller, I too, would want to sell @ somewhere north of my expenses, but we will soon find out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504793533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728705, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone, someone asked about the oil pressure at 3000 RPM so I upoaded another photo today", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504797057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728767, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video and additional pictures have been added to the gallery and listing.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504798787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728770, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also just uploaded a high rez photo of the rosette pattern inside the map pocket. Thomas didn't want to use the speaker holes in the dash since they never look right and went with the rosette pattern in the map pocket to hide the speakers. You would not have to replace the door cards if you want to move the speakers, you could just recover the door cards.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504798887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728779, "authorName": "Andreas2909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreas2909/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi MaseratiSD - do you or the previous owner know anything about the original engine?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504799127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1728916, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also following the '71 T listed on BaT where there was mention of real v. repro Fuchs wheels. Are these the real deal and how does one tell the difference? Learnin' all the time. s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504804058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1729296, "authorName": "dbinpv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbinpv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$90,000 high bid at RM Auctions 6/24/2017 didn't get it sold. Be interesting to see if it even gets to there here. The issue here is the decision to spend $100,000 on a non matching car. OK If you are doing it for yourself and plan on keeping it . Risky if the intent was to sell and make a profit. Why no glove box lock in this restoration? Would anybody else prefer the door hinge bolts painted rather then the door hinge pin?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504812486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1729466, "authorName": "tferrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tferrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic car that you can actually drive the snot out of and not worry about that precious matching number motor. We need MORE 911's like this, not less....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504814786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1729572, "authorName": "janstubbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janstubbs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tferrer. Right, or you can save lots of bucks and buy a early Boxster S which will outperform this car in every way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504816323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1729755, "authorName": "turbolover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbolover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i don't think this is original enough to crack $100k - but sure is beautiful enough to get close!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504819197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1729806, "authorName": "wesayhowdyhere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wesayhowdyhere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking car! What's up with what appears to be a rather crude cut out section in the smuggler's box which is apparent in one of the photos?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504820075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1729829, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As is often the case with RM, the range they gave for the auction of this car was wide (150K-180K), and they still missed it by about half. In a softening market (at least on the macro level), it's hard to know what a nice, but not concours, car without matching numbers is worth. We'll know the answer in 24 hs. s", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504820469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1729870, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you again for all the comments, great to hear from everyone. I do not have any info on what happened to the original engine. The 2nd owner had it for many many years and he bought it with a 1968 engine in it and a box parts from the original motor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504821306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730145, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 63500, "content": "$63,500 bid placed by SBCARGUY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504823908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1730433, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just realized the photos that folks have asked for do not appear on the site. I uploaded high resolution versions so maybe that doesn't work? I've resent the files so hopefully they will appear very soon. One of the reader asked for a driving video so I did make another video as well. It is basically starting the car and shifting through all the gears...and downshifting. https://youtu.be/Izu24hwzVcI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504833270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730452, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An additional video and several new pictures have just been added to the gallery.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504833963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730566, "authorName": "perray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wesayhowdyhere The cut section in the smugglers box was from having non factory dealer installed air conditioning that has since been removed. The evaporator was in the compartment and the hole is for the ac lines and wiring.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504839181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730849, "authorName": "flat6pilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flat6pilot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car looks sick in yellow and early 911 dials are works of art. There's something magical and enchanting about Porsche from this era and this car has it spades.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504871414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730879, "authorName": "butterfudge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfudge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "perray, May I ask how you know about the cut section in the smugglers box, are you an agent of the seller? Why wasn't the cut section properly repaired during the rotisserie restoration and before the re-paint?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504873560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730883, "authorName": "Riccardo.s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riccardo.s/", "bidAmount": 64500, "content": "$64,500 bid placed by Riccardo.s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504874261, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1730915, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good call regarding the smuggler's box. It was professionally done so a dealer installed AC kit makes sense. There was no AC in it when I bought it, and the previous owner never mentioned it, but that would be a perfect spot to install a blower and evaporator.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504875600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730917, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks again for everyone for all the comments and bids, good luck today and I certainly hope the winner drives the wheels off this car!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504875650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1730955, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 65911, "content": "$65,911 bid placed by SBCARGUY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504876591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1731245, "authorName": "Slim_Chance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slim_chance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "631 is a '71 S engine case.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504885230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731260, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Slim Chance, that it is correct, it is a 1971 911S engine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504885564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731327, "authorName": "911man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a delightful car. If I hadn't already bought the 1972 hot rod from this site a couple of months ago I'd be a strong bidder on this car. All the very best of luck Seller - it deserves to find a new home at a price that is good for buyer and seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504887311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731475, "authorName": "Skagit_Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skagit_doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SBCARGUY: You should be bold and bid $71,911!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504891414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731483, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't bid again until someone out bids me :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504891663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731517, "authorName": "perray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@butterfudge I worked at a Porsche dealership in the early '70s and saw many dealer ac installations. I am not an agent for the seller and I have no idea who the seller is, so I can't comment as to why the hole wasn't repaired. It would be a fairly easy fix if someone wanted it done now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504893153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731526, "authorName": "Skagit_Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skagit_doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SBCARGUY: Tears are flowing from my eyes and I can hardly keep myself upright in my chair while laughing out loud! \n\nI'll bid it up, if you 'promise' to bid $71,911!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504893379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731569, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Skagit Doug:\nWell I have probably done many stupid things in my life, but asking someone to bid me up on a car... Will Not Happen :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504895134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731802, "authorName": "Skagit_Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skagit_doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SBCARGUY: I'm hoping whoever ends up with this one has a fun time with it! \n\nThere's nothing like driving an original 911. I had a '73 T for a few years in the mid-80s, and learned to drive at local PCA events. \n\nI came across an '85 Carrera and few years ago, and discovered the feel of an air-cooled 911 in your hands never leaves you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504898641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1731913, "authorName": "Andreas2909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreas2909/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by Andreas2909", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504900162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1731918, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 69911, "content": "$69,911 bid placed by SBCARGUY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504900203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732005, "authorName": "calmoon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calmoon/", "bidAmount": 70600, "content": "$70,600 bid placed by calmoon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504901155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732009, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 71911, "content": "$71,911 bid placed by SBCARGUY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504901245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732033, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No more bidding $71,911 is the perfect bid... sadly its probably not the end of the bidding", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504901689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732078, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 72411, "content": "$72,411 bid placed by scheherazade", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504902283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732081, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 75500, "content": "$75,500 bid placed by SBCARGUY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504902329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732094, "authorName": "Andreas2909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreas2909/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by Andreas2909", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504902475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732109, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by SBCARGUY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504902656, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732130, "authorName": "Andreas2909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreas2909/", "bidAmount": 80500, "content": "$80,500 bid placed by Andreas2909", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504902896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732173, "authorName": "NS400Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ns400randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MaseratiSD says $119,911 is more like the perfect bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504903320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732185, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ NS400Randy\nGo ahead...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504903431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732187, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that's just awesome! I like that number...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504903444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732197, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 82500, "content": "$82,500 bid placed by SBCARGUY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504903559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732203, "authorName": "Andreas2909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreas2909/", "bidAmount": 83000, "content": "$83,000 bid placed by Andreas2909", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504903607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732228, "authorName": "NS400Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ns400randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll jump in when she is up there...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504903886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732245, "authorName": "butterfudge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfudge/", "bidAmount": 83500, "content": "$83,500 bid placed by butterfudge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904120, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732246, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NS400Randy...\nIf you bid that... I think you will be an owner :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504904123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732249, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 85500, "content": "$85,500 bid placed by SBCARGUY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904136, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732254, "authorName": "butterfudge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfudge/", "bidAmount": 86000, "content": "$86,000 bid placed by butterfudge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732255, "authorName": "SBCARGUY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbcarguy/", "bidAmount": 87500, "content": "$87,500 bid placed by SBCARGUY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732256, "authorName": "Andreas2909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreas2909/", "bidAmount": 89911, "content": "$89,911 bid placed by Andreas2909", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732258, "authorName": "vk1306", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vk1306/", "bidAmount": 92500, "content": "$92,500 bid placed by vk1306", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732265, "authorName": "Andreas2909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreas2909/", "bidAmount": 93000, "content": "$93,000 bid placed by Andreas2909", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732272, "authorName": "butterfudge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfudge/", "bidAmount": 93500, "content": "$93,500 bid placed by butterfudge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732275, "authorName": "Hal9000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hal9000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We past the cost of my first house a long time ago....", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504904449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732277, "authorName": "bleeder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bleeder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can't drive a house.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1504904470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732279, "authorName": "ari1982", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yes, but you can live in this and drive it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504904476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732280, "authorName": "vk1306", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vk1306/", "bidAmount": 94000, "content": "$94,000 bid placed by vk1306", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732281, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 94500, "content": "$94,500 bid placed by scheherazade", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904490, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732285, "authorName": "vk1306", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vk1306/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by vk1306", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732287, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the way bleeder thinks...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1504904518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732289, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 95500, "content": "$95,500 bid placed by scheherazade", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732290, "authorName": "Andreas2909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreas2909/", "bidAmount": 96000, "content": "$96,000 bid placed by Andreas2909", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732292, "authorName": "TheBog11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebog11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you've got cruise control, not only can you live in it, you can drive and sleep at the same time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504904639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732293, "authorName": "NS400Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ns400randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is the vintage Westfalia option if driving your house is the only issue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504904653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732294, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 96500, "content": "$96,500 bid placed by scheherazade", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732295, "authorName": "ari1982", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that a boy! a bid of 100K may stop any new bumps", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504904679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732297, "authorName": "ari1982", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "anyone who can afford 96k can afford $500 bumps all day long", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504904706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732298, "authorName": "bmg524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmg524/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "id like to see it hit 100k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504904709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732300, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like nice round numbers...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504904719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732301, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i wouldn't", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504904723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732302, "authorName": "jackal99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackal99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More popcorn...waiting for the 100k mark!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732303, "authorName": "NS400Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ns400randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hint?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732306, "authorName": "bmg524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmg524/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "we (not me) can do it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504904760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732307, "authorName": "frozen_car_guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frozen_car_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun to spend other people's money. :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504904762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732308, "authorName": "Andreas2909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreas2909/", "bidAmount": 97000, "content": "$97,000 bid placed by Andreas2909", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732310, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where else can you witness witty banter while others throw down 100 large?!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1504904778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732313, "authorName": "andyreid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyreid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would be surprised if it did not cross the 100k mark.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504904789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732314, "authorName": "ari1982", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "only on BAT baby!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504904790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732317, "authorName": "jackal99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackal99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "frozen car guy, that was my ex wife's motto!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1504904824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732319, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 97500, "content": "$97,500 bid placed by scheherazade", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732320, "authorName": "frozen_car_guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frozen_car_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That why she's an ex?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504904855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732321, "authorName": "drauz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drauz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Where else can you witness witty banter while others throw down 100 large?!\"\r\n\r\nold Bond movies?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1504904891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732322, "authorName": "Reinyb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reinyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need some popcorn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732324, "authorName": "jackal99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackal99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Frozen, Partially!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504904924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732325, "authorName": "bmg524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmg524/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"old bond movies\" ...touche", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504904925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732326, "authorName": "butterfudge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfudge/", "bidAmount": 98000, "content": "$98,000 bid placed by butterfudge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504904928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732328, "authorName": "ari1982", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my hearts beating fast and its not even my money...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504904946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732329, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This the point at which RM's Max Girardo would lean over the podium and say... I never do this...but I'll buy the beer! He was also fond of the \"What's $25K among friends quip...\"", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1504904960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732330, "authorName": "bleeder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bleeder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Do you expect me to talk?\"\n\n\"No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die.\"", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1504904976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732333, "authorName": "Hicks_in_Frisco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hicks_in_frisco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM???", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504905014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732334, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 98500, "content": "$98,500 bid placed by scheherazade", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504905016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732335, "authorName": "ari1982", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "whats $1500 among friends lets give the seller his 100k", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504905029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732337, "authorName": "butterfudge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfudge/", "bidAmount": 99000, "content": "$99,000 bid placed by butterfudge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504905033, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732338, "authorName": "carsick52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsick52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm glad I didn't have to go through this yesterday when I bought the 928GT!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504905051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732341, "authorName": "bleeder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bleeder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The suspense....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504905067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732339, "authorName": "NS400Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ns400randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "tasty", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504905077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732344, "authorName": "ari1982", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that would have made anyone car sick! congrats on the 928gt", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504905078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732345, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm in South West Florida and am prepping for Hurricane Irma but can't leave this auction till I see where it gets to .....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504905088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732349, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Auction & banter! Hope a woman gets it!?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504905104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732350, "authorName": "scheherazade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scheherazade/", "bidAmount": 99500, "content": "$99,500 bid placed by scheherazade", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504905108, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732352, "authorName": "butterfudge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfudge/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by butterfudge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504905117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1732353, "authorName": "bmg524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmg524/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WE DID IT!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504905119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732351, "authorName": "andyreid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyreid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definite congrats Carsick on the 928GT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504905122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732355, "authorName": "jackal99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackal99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOHOO!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504905133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732356, "authorName": "TheHomeHunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thehomehunter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmg524 We???", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504905137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732357, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Time to start lobbying for 2018 Luftgek\u00fchlt?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504905139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732358, "authorName": "PhatStaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phatstaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No, Butterfudge did it! nice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504905149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732359, "authorName": "bleeder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bleeder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will it sell?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504905153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732361, "authorName": "TFTubist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tftubist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol \"we\"", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504905157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732362, "authorName": "MaseratiSD (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maseratisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At RM everyone claps... I guess you can't do that on BaT?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504905163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732363, "authorName": "Hal9000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hal9000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And with their money!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504905174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1732364, "authorName": "andyreid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyreid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "might not be done yet but think it is selling", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504905175, "ty