[{"id": 6533686, "authorName": "echolmes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/echolmes/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by echolmes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626307922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6533744, "authorName": "crabbster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crabbster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a reason the title for this Meyers Manx has not be transferred to California?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626308667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6533847, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, we just sold our house in Kona HI and are in the process of moving back to California. The car arrived back in California just yesterday so I haven\u2019t had time to transfer the title yet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626310584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6533876, "authorName": "RobFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robfl/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by RobFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626310663, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6533892, "authorName": "MrBonus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbonus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That color is fantastic.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626310944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6533893, "authorName": "echolmes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/echolmes/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by echolmes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626310956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6533939, "authorName": "gauldingr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gauldingr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thealpha (The Seller) , I guess that I am just Old School, but I always liked the way Bruce Meyers mounted the original VW Turn Signals on the top of the fenders ! Great Buggy ! Just curious, was there a lot of body repair to do when you got it back to California ? GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626311604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6533997, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are 2 different shades of Ford Grabber Blue. This is the lighter shade that has more white in it which I think makes the car really pop! There are also 3 coats of clear coat applied over the color coat.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626312740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534009, "authorName": "gauldingr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gauldingr/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by gauldingr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626312892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6534012, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most of the fiberglass repair consisted of filling mounting holes in the rear seat area. The body was stripped down to the original gold metal flake gel coat and there was no major damage to the tub.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626312910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534114, "authorName": "msira36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msira36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thealpha\r\nWill you be able to transfer the title to Calif before the end of the auction ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626314812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534145, "authorName": "sscamaro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sscamaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another nice Buggy. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626315439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534214, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No, there was hardly any body work done at all, mostly just filling in mounting holes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626316826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534224, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will you get it a CA registration before sale, or assure the transfer to CA?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626316984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534236, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will not be getting a CA registration before sale. The car was previously registered in CA before we moved to Hawaii so there shouldn\u2019t be any issues with re-registering it in CA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626317183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534508, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will be up to the buyer to register the car in whatever state they reside. I already paid to have the car registered in Hawaii until 6/22 so why would I pay to register it again in California if I plan on selling it? I will transfer title to whom ever buys the car in whatever state they reside in including CA. This car was previously registered in CA as a SPCL CNST which stands for special construction and I have the documents to prove this so there shouldn\u2019t be any concern over re-registering the car in California, OK?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626327009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534519, "authorName": "dcitron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcitron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why do I feel like this vehicle is in Palani Estates?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626327795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534520, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626327864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534574, "authorName": "echolmes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/echolmes/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by echolmes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626336522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6534581, "authorName": "Dodgeville69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dodgeville69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately California doesn't care about how a car WAS registered with them in the past, only currently registered/ titled. The car will need to verified by dmv or chp as an out of state transfer. Not saying it can't be done but that's the process. Been there done that.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1626337356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534798, "authorName": "NameTaken2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nametaken2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ford Grabber Blue Manx -polarizing?\r\nSee comments liking it, but prefer original frivolous metalflakes.\r\nVery nice Manx -GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626353053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534948, "authorName": "Cr8tivmnd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cr8tivmnd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since California is so difficult, please provide a copy of the current title. This will help to resolve California registration issues for a potential buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626355878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6534960, "authorName": "cidevco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cidevco/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by cidevco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626355962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6534985, "authorName": "155MPH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/155mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the cardboard under the car in the picture you posted today indicative of an oil leak, and if so, from where?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626356341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6535051, "authorName": "1967L88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967l88/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by 1967L88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626357573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6535188, "authorName": "twinscrewcaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twinscrewcaddy/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by twinscrewcaddy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626359337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6535400, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am a third generation California native (born in Newport Beach) who has owned several dune buggies and know the process well and I have never had a problem registering any of them. If you don\u2019t feel comfortable with my statements or feel you will have a problem registering the car in California then don\u2019t place a bid! Last time I checked there were 49 other states so I\u2019m not going to pander to California buyers.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1626361644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6535466, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The picture with the cardboard was taken in 2015 prior to completion of the restoration. At the time the oil was leaking from the usual spots, oil sump, valve covers etc. I have taken great measures to fix all the leaks with new neoprene gaskets, CNC machined oil sump plate but there still may be a drop of oil here and there which is completely normal for any VW engine. There are no leaks from anywhere of concern like the rear seal which I had replaced when I had a new clutch and pressure plate installed when the car was reassembled during restoration.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626362333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6535679, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bringatrailer requires a copy of a clean title in order to list a vehicle for auction. A copy of the clean Hawaiian title will be provided to the winning bidder. It is unwise and dangerous to post a vehicle title to the internet which I suspect you already know Cr8tivmnd so your comment has been flagged as NOT Constructive!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626364763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6536074, "authorName": "echolmes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/echolmes/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by echolmes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626370166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6536116, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Response to NameTaken2: When Bruce saw the color of my buggy he said it looked really sharp and was considering trying to replicate it into one of his solid gel coat colors for the new Manx line so what can you say, everybody has different tastes!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626370534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6536285, "authorName": "gauldingr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gauldingr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT , @bringatrailer, Could you insert the bringatrailer Shipping quote button ???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626371809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6536339, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The shipping quote functionality has been enabled for this listing. Thanks for the heads-up, @gauldingjr !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626372104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6536634, "authorName": "1959vespa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1959vespa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buggy!\u2026..do you have the original tag on the body from Manx listing year of production, number of the body, original color code?\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626373791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6537715, "authorName": "66CycloneGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66cyclonegt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bleed Ford blue, and build buggies too. I love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626378653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6538450, "authorName": "portraitmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/portraitmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This is really a clean build! The stance, color, exhaust...they all fit perfectly. One question...is that the fuel line peeking out under the pedal cluster? If so, why wasn't it put back in the tunnel during restoration? I have a Thing that has a fuel line that will need to go back into the tunnel, so I'm wondering if there is good reason to do it your way? Thanks in advance!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626381948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539518, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess the seller has made his position clear with respect to CA bidders. I'm taking his advice and passing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626386450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539577, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Response to dcitron: The car was located in Wainani Estates which is in the Kona Palisades up until a few weeks ago which is why you probably recognized it driving around the Kona area. We are moving back to CA and Bringatrailer took so long to list it that we ran out of time and had to ship it back to CA in order to sell it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626387345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539606, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Response to 1959Vespa: It is my understanding that the first 1500 Manx I bodies had no tag applied to the body and the tagging process only started when Bruce moved his manufacturing facility from his garage in Newport Beach to an industrial area in Fountain Valley. Bruce told me that my car was definitely one of the hand-laid bodies he produced in his Newport Beach\r\ngarage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626387749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539624, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Response to portaitmac: The line you see peeking out under the pedal cluster is actually a brake line coming from the master cylinder to the rear wheels. The fuel line has been replaced and is located in the tunnel where it should be. You can see the new fuel line coiled up coming out of the tunnel in one of the body-off pictures while the care was at Turnkey Manx.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626388076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539641, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Response to Dan: Fine with me Dan, I\u2019m sure someone else will be happy to get my car and register it in CA or some other state without all the sniveling!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626388337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539765, "authorName": "portraitmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/portraitmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thealpha - You've been very responsive, thank you. Now I see the fuel line in Photo 74. I saw that coil but didn't realize it was the fuel line coming from the tunnel! I can see the other end peeking out from the front of the tunnel, too. Thanks for the explanation. This car really has me drooling, but I'm pretty sure it will be more than I can afford. It is worth it though! Best of luck with this auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626390213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539817, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Response to portraitmac: thanks for the kind words and I would recommend placing a bid, you never know you could win the auction for a very fair price! When we ran that fuel line, we made sure not to kink it and installed rubber grommets on both ends from where it enters the tunnel in the front to where it exists the wishbone area in the rear. The fuel line would eventually developed a leak from rubbing against the entry and exist points on the tunnel if this is not done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626391100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539940, "authorName": "portraitmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/portraitmac/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by portraitmac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626393153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6539943, "authorName": "carman944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carman944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thealpha If you want people to read your reply's you need to add the @ in front of their screen name. \nNot \"in Response to\". That way they get \"tagged\" via BaT's email system...\nIt IS in the BaT user guide..... \ud83d\ude44", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626393184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6539946, "authorName": "portraitmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/portraitmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thealpha...I tried. For your sake, in the six days left, I hope you get twice that!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626393265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540092, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carman944 Thanks for the tip!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626395756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540098, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@portraitmac thanks for the bid, you never know unless you try right!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626395858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540115, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1959Vespa please see response below", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626396129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540128, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dan see my response to your comment below Dan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626396315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540134, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@66CycloneGT thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626396474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540160, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dcitron see my response below", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626396963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540166, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@155mph please see my response below", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626397073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540171, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cr8tivmnd see my response below", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626397147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540178, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@crabbster please see my response below", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626397345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540264, "authorName": "Shelby2930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelby2930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello. Usually Manx s have a ag that has what was original color. Is this tag disappeared. Thanks. I'm interested. Nice buggy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626399018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540315, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shelby2930 Hi Shelby, it\u2019s my understanding that the first 1500 bodies Bruce built had, \u201cNo Tag\u201d of any type attached to the body. The original color was gold metal-flake.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626399968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540320, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shelby2930 This is a No Tag car being that it was one of the first 1500 cars Bruce built in his garage in Newport Beach, CA.\nThe original color was gold-metal-flake.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626400312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6540915, "authorName": "echolmes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/echolmes/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by echolmes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626434069, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6541232, "authorName": "1967L88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967l88/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by 1967L88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626442029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6541250, "authorName": "echolmes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/echolmes/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by echolmes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626442264, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6542454, "authorName": "Fishers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fishers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a Manx in 1973 in CA, drove it out East, rigged it up for expedition work, took it to Algeciras in Spain from NYC aboard an ocean liner and started a trip going north to south across Africa. With all the excess weight for fuel, oil, water, spare parts and provisions I pulled out one of the bolts holding the heads and cylinders to the crankcase in the middle of the Sahara, 300 miles from the nearest settlement (other people). That was the beginning of a new chapter of that excellent adventure! I gave the buggy to a friend in Amsterdam about 6 months later and my guess is due to the welded frame it was eventually junked. Europeans don\u2019t allow welding on fames, or didn\u2019t back then. But boy, was that a time to remember. These are good things, as Martha Stewart might say.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626457500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6542467, "authorName": "Fishers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fishers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After the experience of the broken Manx, my next adventure vehicle was a U900. No breakage on that thing. As they said, \u201cwhen the serum must get through\u201d.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626457597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6547868, "authorName": "dcitron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcitron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There should be no problem registering this Vehicle as I have moved cars/trucks back and forth from SD to the Islands. Just don't get caught up and pay Newport Beach prices I find that people who can't make it here in the Islands often try to recoup their losses when they return to the mainland to try and make a go of it again. Not necessarily this seller but happens quite often.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626544403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6550227, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dcitron : thanks I agree! With a clean title and a solid vehicle with no mechanical issues there should be absolutely no issues re-registering this car in CA despite what the few negative snivelers are saying. BTW, we made a lot of money on the sale of our home here in Kona, HI so we have no losses to recoup, we are leaving because we don\u2019t like the type of people who are moving here now and the huge surge of annoying tourists with their bratty kids!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626570849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6559924, "authorName": "Rustyhb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustyhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any way to see the manx in person? I live in HB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626752768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6560120, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RustyHB sure Rusty, I\u2019m actually showing it tomorrow afternoon to another guy in HB so let me find out what time he wants to see it and then I will have you come either before or after him. It will definitely be in the afternoon tomorrow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626761368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6560171, "authorName": "AuroraAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auroraauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know about the Manx kubalwagen? I think Bruce only made one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626769681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6560374, "authorName": "Rustyhb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustyhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will send you my contact through the contact seller function.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626785142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6561370, "authorName": "SpecialK1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialk1956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really sweet buggy - one of the best I've seen in awhile......\r\nGreat restoration - congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626798983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6561372, "authorName": "SpecialK1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialk1956/", "bidAmount": 18888, "content": "$18,888 bid placed by SpecialK1956", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626798998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6561373, "authorName": "SpecialK1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialk1956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT: the Get a Quote button does not seem to be working, despite several attempts several ways......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626799044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6564117, "authorName": "hot-rods-to-hell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hot-rods-to-hell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what country manufactured engine block / case?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626815252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6564135, "authorName": "jrkermode", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrkermode/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by jrkermode", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626815303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6565980, "authorName": "2yenko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2yenko/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by 2yenko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626836402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6566864, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SpecialK1956 Glad you like the buggy! I have also notified BAT about the shipping quote button so hopefully that will get fixed ASAP sorry!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626875311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6566880, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hot-rods-to-hell I will go by the storage unit in a couple of hours to see if I can find that information about the block for you. Would it be stamped under the alternator stand?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626875471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6566885, "authorName": "jrkermode", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrkermode/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by jrkermode", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626875505, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6567027, "authorName": "Bodog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bodog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it easy to register in CA, why has it not been done?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626877329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6567079, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hot-rods-to-hell It is an, \u201cAS\u201d case non-USA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626877876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6567133, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bodog the car just arrived back from Hawaii last week where it has been registered for the last 2 years. We just sold our home in Kona and I just flew back to CA yesterday so I have not had any time to register it. I have already explained all this in previous posts!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626878526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6568228, "authorName": "2yenko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2yenko/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by 2yenko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626891301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6568596, "authorName": "surfwoodie39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfwoodie39/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by surfwoodie39", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626893252, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6568672, "authorName": "gauldingr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gauldingr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Shipping Quote Button is now working properly ! Thank you @Bat !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626893700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6569049, "authorName": "Bob81427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob81427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know of anybody left in the world that sprays the large metal flakes? Or... was it done in the mold before gelcoat??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626895093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6569463, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the gelcoat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626896370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6569497, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful build. Hope the right bidders show up at the end.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626896528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6569560, "authorName": "jrkermode", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrkermode/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by jrkermode", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626896832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6569583, "authorName": "calebmelvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calebmelvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Manx!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626896971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6570571, "authorName": "ConcreteAce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concreteace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck seller! Very nice Manx.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626901177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6570715, "authorName": "Mojave91", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mojave91/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Manx", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626901911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6570870, "authorName": "Hazmat_Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hazmat_dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A repainted buggy? Such a shame. Where's the metalflake?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626902584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6570872, "authorName": "2yenko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2yenko/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by 2yenko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626902587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6570880, "authorName": "HAULIN_5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulin_5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ALL - Sadly I had a cap going into this but I wanted ALL the bidders to know that I had the pleasure of seeing this car in person yesterday and let me tell ya, it's AMAZING! very solid as we drove it around Huntington Beach Ca :) This thing has it all and I believe it to be one of the first 500 Bodies built in Newport Ca. with that said, anyone who wins this bid will be very happy :) Although it's not the original gel coat \"Gold Metal Flake\" finish, the paint job on this Manx is very nice and done correctly. No over spray that I could see. You can seee the owner took pride in this build 100%. All the bolts on the car are Stainless steel which adds a killer look to this Manx. Not to mention it's setup with the correct wiring up front to plug and tow \"All Lights Work\" when ready. GREAT FEATURE! I'm sad to see this one go but we all have a cap. $omeone with no cap will definitely enjoy this one for $URE!!!! Have at it.... Thanks for showing her to me Neil. See ya around!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1626902634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6570929, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Backoff_Itsmine thanks Ron, it was a pleasure meeting you and sorry it went over your budget!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626902774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571047, "authorName": "jrkermode", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrkermode/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by jrkermode", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903376, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571064, "authorName": "2yenko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2yenko/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by 2yenko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903430, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571073, "authorName": "Boss-nine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss-nine/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Boss-nine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571094, "authorName": "Warren.Waugh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warren.waugh/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Warren.Waugh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571104, "authorName": "2yenko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2yenko/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by 2yenko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571108, "authorName": "Warren.Waugh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warren.waugh/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Warren.Waugh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903723, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571119, "authorName": "Boss-nine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss-nine/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by Boss-nine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571126, "authorName": "Warren.Waugh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warren.waugh/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by Warren.Waugh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903833, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571142, "authorName": "Boss-nine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss-nine/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by Boss-nine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626903911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571160, "authorName": "2yenko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2yenko/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by 2yenko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626904017, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571167, "authorName": "Refuse1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/refuse1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, tough fight here !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571172, "authorName": "ConcreteAce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concreteace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome Action!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571175, "authorName": "Boss-nine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss-nine/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by Boss-nine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626904102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571178, "authorName": "Refuse1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/refuse1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3 heavy weights slugging it out !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626904117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571183, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An here in the center ring we have a three way battle for the voodoo blue Myers Manx! @2yenko has the lead, as @Boss-nine counters with a strong bid...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626904127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571189, "authorName": "calebmelvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calebmelvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we make a side bet on who is going to win?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626904164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571193, "authorName": "Refuse1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/refuse1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My money in on Warren", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571194, "authorName": "Krobsklassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im guessing new $ will come in and beat em all", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626904191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571196, "authorName": "alicarmar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alicarmar/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by alicarmar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626904205, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571200, "authorName": "calebmelvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calebmelvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is still a good deal at this price!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571203, "authorName": "Refuse1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/refuse1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh oh", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571206, "authorName": "Krobsklassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may be right!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571209, "authorName": "ConcreteAce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concreteace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@calebmelvin yes it is. things cost so much to build. I am finishing up one now", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571212, "authorName": "Refuse1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/refuse1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good call Krob", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626904262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571220, "authorName": "Boss-nine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss-nine/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Boss-nine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626904323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6571227, "authorName": "calebmelvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calebmelvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boss-nine! Down to the wire. He is my bet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571238, "authorName": "Boss-nine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss-nine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/21/21 for $32,000 to Boss-nine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626904445, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6571242, "authorName": "calebmelvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calebmelvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang. Great buy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626904461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571247, "authorName": "Boss-nine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss-nine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks it\u2019s going back to Kona", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626904500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571251, "authorName": "ConcreteAce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concreteace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both parties!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571256, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice buy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571257, "authorName": "ConcreteAce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concreteace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow @Boss-nine what are the odds that you were where it was previously located.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571258, "authorName": "HAULIN_5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulin_5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You\u2019ll Be A Happy Camper 100%", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571264, "authorName": "Boss-nine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss-nine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Palisades hill", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1626904607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6571288, "authorName": "ConcreteAce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concreteace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have one coming to BAT soon. Hopefully it will be liked as well as this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1626904792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6572793, "authorName": "thealpha (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thealpha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hazmat_Dan You are a Dick!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1626955509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6576770, "authorName": "hsrcd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hsrcd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ConcreteAce - If your buggy is as nice as this one and your attitude is not near as snarky and obnoxious as the current seller, it will probably sell for a good bit more. GLWYA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1626987232, "type": "comment"}]