[{"id": 11176787, "authorName": "Cmeruelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmeruelo/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Cmeruelo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681133224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11176837, "authorName": "andrewthieman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewthieman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THAT PAINT!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681133834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11176840, "authorName": "andrewthieman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewthieman/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by andrewthieman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681133866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11176856, "authorName": "woxofswa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woxofswa/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by woxofswa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681134025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11176858, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should be quick with that motor.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681134054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11177133, "authorName": "CLTLarry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cltlarry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice glitter-bug! There are a few minor issues I personally would want to address to make this buggy perfect, one being to relocate anything that hangs down in the axle area, like a starter cable, but a spirited driving video with that big motor and 4.12 gears should help push this Meyer's auction right along!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681137336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11177209, "authorName": "Oliver427H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oliver427h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another vote for a driving video.\r\nI'm a little surprised that when the body was off that the floor wasn't adressed.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1681137986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11177409, "authorName": "limegreen396", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/limegreen396/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "amen, on the hideous floor pan. don't want to be a Debbie downer, but really? Otherwise excellent choices on motor & body etc. Mine had 10\" full reverse chrome Cragar SS's 6\" cragars on front. Dual Webers are the best. Perfect exhaust (4) into one; good scavaging properties.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681139675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11177416, "authorName": "xxstang67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xxstang67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to my auction of this gorgeous Meyers Manx 2. I should have a driving video done by tomorrow. This is one fast Manx. The paint as you can see is new and it shines and sparkles like a diamond. I didn't change the floor pans because they are solid and will probably last longer than me. I could have painted the bottom black, but decided i wanted all to see the condition of the bottom of the floor pan. That being said the only thing I would do is install disc brakes to improve the stopping power. The buggy also has an external oil cooler. I have installed a new master cylinder and brakes lines as well. A brand new dune buggy brothers wiring harness. All the lights and signals work. If anyone wants to see it in person just hit the contact seller button and i will make myself available. I will be adding more.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681139710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11177420, "authorName": "GTstyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtstyle/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by GTstyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681139752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11177486, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, those rear tires are wide!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681140291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11177737, "authorName": "StewDog64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stewdog64/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by StewDog64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681142391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11178654, "authorName": "jshirin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshirin/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by jshirin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681147294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11184500, "authorName": "atwong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atwong/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by atwong", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681197783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11185841, "authorName": "McLaren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclaren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, this looks like fun, on and off the road.\r\nThe alternator belt looks a bit lose to me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681226786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11186129, "authorName": "jshirin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshirin/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by jshirin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681229040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11188372, "authorName": "atwong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atwong/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by atwong", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681239382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11192512, "authorName": "xxstang67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xxstang67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681267325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11192850, "authorName": "McLaren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclaren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The videos showed off the independent rear suspension and the resulting proper rear wheel camber. Nimble and quick \u2026.. get to the beach!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681274699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11193096, "authorName": "delRocco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delrocco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the width of the front and rear wheels?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681294799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11196038, "authorName": "xxstang67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xxstang67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@delRocco rear is 15X10 and front 15X7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681323093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11196066, "authorName": "xxstang67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xxstang67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am including a rear skid plate in the auction if buyer wants it and here is my invoice for paint and body.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681323212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11200630, "authorName": "jshirin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshirin/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by jshirin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681350526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11210395, "authorName": "drshirley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drshirley/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by drshirley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681478726, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11220748, "authorName": "jshirin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshirin/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by jshirin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681580704, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11230889, "authorName": "sinuhexavier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sinuhexavier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard not to have fun driving one of these.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681679459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11233769, "authorName": "sellis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sellis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a problem with the top? Why didn\u2019t you take it off for the photos? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681737451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11233927, "authorName": "Curthenninger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curthenninger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you researched the cost to get the speedo working correctly? Any Manx owners know what\u2019s involved to fix this issue?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681739075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11233944, "authorName": "bugnbox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bugnbox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sellis There is nothing wrong with the top. If you look at the photos you will see the way it raises up, hinged at the front. There is a mechanism involved with that. I\u2019m sure you could unbolt that and remove the top easy enough.\r\n\r\nAs a buggy guy, this top set up is pretty cool. While open air motoring is a blast, having the roof to give you some protection from the rays of the sun on a long day of driving is a big bonus. Having it raise like it does makes entry and exit significantly easier, especially if you are a big guy like me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681739254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11234013, "authorName": "Trishula", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trishula/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would be nice to see with the top off. Makes bidding tough without that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681740144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11234036, "authorName": "Jmleavelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmleavelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the 60\u2019s, I drove my Manx on the beach, at night, all over a huge pile of sand, next to Belmont Pier, in Long Beach, CA. I had hand grooved paddle tires on the rear, 12\u201d wide wheels. I had to drive 2 miles on the street to sneak down there. Imagine\u2026..45mph sideways, under the pier, then up, and over the 25 foot high \u201cdune\u201d\u2026.Yeeeeehaw\u2026.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1681740319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11234137, "authorName": "jacko241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacko241/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful buggy, I love the color and the overall look. However, like others have said, it seems the chassis would have been repaired while the body was off. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681741321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11234564, "authorName": "xxstang67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xxstang67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sellis Nothing wrong with the top. I just didn't take it off for pics, but i will upload a couple pics with the top off. \r\n@bugnbox thank you. zi couldn't have said it better myself", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681744871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11234578, "authorName": "xxstang67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xxstang67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681744968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11234647, "authorName": "xxstang67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xxstang67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jacko241 Thank you. This Manx is awesome. Most the ones that sell on here have a gutless 1600 motor and stock trans. This Manx has a classic look and it moves. Most of the floor pan is in good shape. There is 1 spot that could be repaired if wanted to, but this isn't a museum piece (although it could be) Its a driver, meant to go anywhere and can keep up at highway speeds with no problem.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681745531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11235265, "authorName": "FirstGenToy4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firstgentoy4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these things, the metallic paint jobs always remind me of the bumper cars at the Boardwalk that I would go to as a kid. The driving videos are great, GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681750266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11235383, "authorName": "atwong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atwong/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by atwong", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681750872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11235399, "authorName": "dtrainderailed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtrainderailed/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by dtrainderailed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681750928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11235402, "authorName": "Curthenninger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curthenninger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speedo?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681750948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11235406, "authorName": "jshirin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshirin/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by jshirin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681750961, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11235513, "authorName": "xxstang67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xxstang67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Curthenninger Sorry responded to other guys and forgot you. Speedo is like 100-250. I know there is a guy that rebuilds them for about 150 I heard.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681751335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11235756, "authorName": "Mpigors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpigors/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by Mpigors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681752367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11235771, "authorName": "jshirin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshirin/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by jshirin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681752441, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11235785, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by rogergws", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681752512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11235808, "authorName": "jshirin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshirin/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by jshirin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681752591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11235840, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by rogergws", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681752706, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11235866, "authorName": "jshirin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshirin/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by jshirin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681752787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11235892, "authorName": "jshirin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshirin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/17/23 for $18,500 to jshirin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681752908, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11235904, "authorName": "leymarie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leymarie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "F\u00e9licitations!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681752936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11235922, "authorName": "xxstang67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xxstang67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jshirin Congrats you will have a blast with it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681753008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11235944, "authorName": "Corv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jshirin congrats, determination and tenacity wins the day, er, buggy! Enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681753085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11236037, "authorName": "Mr1put", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr1put/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681753399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11236099, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @jshirin! I would have gone higher but really just wanted the drivetrain for my pre-tag Manx that recently got a full frame-off (I finally took delivery of it last week). Given the costs to swap units and not knowing the history of this one held me back but you bought well!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681753605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11236205, "authorName": "jshirin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jshirin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xxstang67 Thanks! I can't wait to drive it up PCH! my first auction win! what a thrill!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681753958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11239304, "authorName": "bugnbox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bugnbox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a bargain! Wow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681766668, "type": "comment"}]