[{"id": 7181173, "authorName": "MDW66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdw66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the former owner of a certain hair style, I can call this what it is: the mullet of automobiles. This looks great, need to crank up VH 1, AC/DC, and some Skynrd!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1635377429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7182210, "authorName": "JeepsGunsTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepsgunstanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They seem to be a love them or hate them kinda car. I'm on the love side, this body style in particular, not so much the 66/67. This one is pretty nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635395102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7182272, "authorName": "ammarj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ammarj/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by ammarj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635397243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7182520, "authorName": "carcrz1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrz1/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by carcrz1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635420880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7186135, "authorName": "Corvette4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette4me/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Corvette4me", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635449584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7190335, "authorName": "Bucky53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bucky53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With that big block sitting in there the Stones song would have been titled \"I can't get no satistraction.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635509825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7191355, "authorName": "FullSizeL72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fullsizel72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PWJ\r\n\r\nYou really need to get it out there that this El Camino is a real factory SS.\r\n\r\nTo the right of the paint code # 52 is a letter...is it a B\" or an \"E\"? Am suspecting that it'a \"B\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635522228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7191475, "authorName": "PWJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is an \"E\" next to the paint code. I do not have any documentation to verify this is a factory SS. The emblem on the glove box looks old enough, the 12 bolt is a posi unit made in '68, it's a big block radiator and had front disc brakes...all found on an SS. There are some who also believe the \"L\" for the Leeds plant signifies an SS but it's not irrefutable. \r\n\"L: Probably the most controversial is the letter L found on 300 Deluxe (along with X) and Malibu series Chevelles. It's strongly believed this letter L indicates external SS396 trim but this has NOT been confirmed by any direct knowledge or GM documentation. The letter L has been found on at least 1 non-SS396 optioned Malibu and at least 1 known SS396 optioned Malibu has been found without this letter L. While using this letter as a way to determine if your 1969 Chevelle is a true SS396 or not is up to you, there is no 100% guarantee but there is strong evidence that it does.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635523274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7193690, "authorName": "ggalfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ggalfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did it have A/C when you purchased?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635536417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7196921, "authorName": "GW.Huffalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gw.huffalo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bid on this Car with a truck bed. Not likely it\u2019s an SS and I don\u2019t care. It\u2019s a Kansas SS cuz it sez it on the Car. If you think it is a real SS,Don\u2019t let me win the Truck because I will just drive it and put my Red GASGAS Dirtbike in the back when I go to HLR MX track In Moberly MO and Midwest extreme MX park in KC. I\u2019m not lying or making this up. If your not sure or skeptical. Let me buy the Car because it\u2019s destiny. I had a mullet this is a mullet. Made in KC Kansas and now lives in Mo No way can you believe how rare that must be \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23. It\u2019s a 69 and I like that. It\u2019s made in KC I ride my Dirtbike in KC. It lives now in Columbia Mo. I ride my Dirtbike in Moberly Mo. This must be fate. Let it happen and I\u2019ll keep you posted on Facebook every time I take my Mullet to go riding in Kansas and Mo. Plus I\u2019m already in the area so easy to complete the purchase. This truck was made for me please let this happen \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635571563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7196925, "authorName": "GW.Huffalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gw.huffalo/", "bidAmount": 5169, "content": "$5,169 bid placed by GW.Huffalo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635571638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7197011, "authorName": "Southdakotadave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southdakotadave/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by Southdakotadave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635579538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7197674, "authorName": "PWJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a non AC car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635604441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7198079, "authorName": "GW.Huffalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gw.huffalo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cWHYYYYY\u201d \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635609745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7198124, "authorName": "GW.Huffalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gw.huffalo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh it\u2019s on southdakotadave gunna talk to my buddies. We\u2019re guns a blazing bid this clear up to 6 THOUSAND. Messing with a Buffalo from Kansas. This mullet needs to stay where it was born \ud83d\ude4c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635610288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7198173, "authorName": "GW.Huffalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gw.huffalo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ive been having fun \ud83e\udd29 pwj. Seriously now. I could come see the car before auction end ? Questions. (1) is it driveable home (Milford Kansas) or actually BAT ? Yes I saw the driving video but there\u2019s a difference between that and 250mi @80 2) I\u2019m wondering why you\u2019re selling here instead of Mecum KC next Thursday? Where lots of people like me would have a chance to see it. Thanks in advance for your time and help", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635611160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7198611, "authorName": "FullSizeL72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fullsizel72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PWJ\n\nWhile it is true that of the 2 examples that you quoted from somewhere regarding the \"L\" (there are actually 2 others), but with over 10k SS cars produced out of KC in '69, am going with this car/truck being a true SS. And also very noble of you as a seller to post what you did.\n\nTo wager against this Elky being an SS is analogous to a wager that the Detroit Lions are going to win the Super Bowl this year.\n\n@GW.Huffalo\n\nYou've brought some amusing entertainment with your posts...making me grin.\nInteresting that you reference Moberly, Mo a few times, as my interests there are the fact that my '66 L72 SS Impala convertible came from a dealership in Moberly (Noll Motors...no longer in business, but has another dealership name to it).\n\nKeep me grinnin' :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635616546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7199276, "authorName": "PWJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mecums and BJ's fee's are too high. It will cruise down the highway at 65-70 fine but can't say as I'd want to drive it from Como to Milford, KS (unless it's right at the state line).\r\n\r\nFullSize72 I hear ya. But, some guys want the build or broadcast sheet or window sticker. I can't blame them. It seems highly likely to me also it's a true SS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635620716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7199361, "authorName": "GW.Huffalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gw.huffalo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I kinda figured. This site the buyer pays all the fees. Not sure how sustainable it is. But it\u2019s hot and a great place to sell RN, gunna pass on yours. I do want one but I\u2019m really gunna use it for a truck for my Dirtbike. Cuz I\u2019m 60 and it\u2019d be cool. So really need to look for a smaller engine (non collectible) . sorry about having fun the Kansas mullet was just to hard to pass up\ud83e\udd23. I actually thought we might know each other \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Sincerely GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635621408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7201053, "authorName": "rpickett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpickett/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by rpickett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635637778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202613, "authorName": "FullSizeL72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fullsizel72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PWJ\r\n\r\n\"But, some guys want the build or broadcast sheet or window sticker\"\r\n\r\nThose guys are the ones that know it's a real SS, but will try to beat you down on the price. Don't give this one away...the odds of it not being a real SS are astronomical.\r\n\r\nCan hear the guys now who want to try and steal this one cheap are cursing me out behind their screens and phones :)\r\n\r\nAlso, forgot to comment on the trim tag (and @BaT should make note of this)...the \"E\" to the right of \"52\" stands for a white vinyl top. Thought that it was more likely a \"B\" which would have been a black vinyl roof, but with the angle of the picture, it was hard to discern. \r\n\r\nThat original white vinyl top on this Elky is very unusual, but would look great on top of the Garnet Red. Very seldom seen indeed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635697321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203169, "authorName": "highoctane1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highoctane1/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by highoctane1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635703815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203684, "authorName": "PWJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No plans to give it away here :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635706470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7208087, "authorName": "BIGDOG70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdog70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IN SOME PICTURES THE RIGHT FRONT END LOOKS LOWER THAN THE LEFT SIDE, IS THIS ACCURATE OR JUST PICTURE DISTORTION? IN PIC #26 IT LOOKS LIKE BLACK IS SHOWING THRU THE RED BY REAR WINDOW, AGAIN, JUST LIGHTING OR IS IT? DOES REAR BUMPER HAVE ONE OR TWO DENTS? THANKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635790613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7209434, "authorName": "PWJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Front end sits level, no thin paint or bleed thru. Id call it one dent in the bumper. Was there when I got it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635796602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219239, "authorName": "Gary24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary24/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Gary24", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635907925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7219599, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems to be sitting on the low end and unless there is some pickup in price, I see this as RNM.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635920067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7219725, "authorName": "PWJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, good thing it look's good sitting in my garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635938769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220140, "authorName": "sidewinder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidewinder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT The Leeds assembly plant is located in Kansas City MISSOURI. This truck was built in Missouri not Kansas. At the time the Leeds plant produced GM intermediate cars including the El Camino. \r\n\r\nGeographical trivia: Kansas City Missouri is approximately 4 times larger than Kansas City Kansas. When most people say I'm from Kansas City they mean Missouri. The Fairfax assembly plant IS located in Kansas City Kansas. It produced full size cars at the time. \r\n\r\n@PWJ Looks like an SS to me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635947681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7220162, "authorName": "sidewinder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidewinder/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by sidewinder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635948012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7220168, "authorName": "LillyMay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lillymay/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by LillyMay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635948049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7220399, "authorName": "BigTx1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtx1/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by BigTx1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635950982, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7220485, "authorName": "67airvair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67airvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an original '69 SS396 El Camino and this looks authentic. This one has load leveler rear springs. That's why the rearend is high. Had them on mine and didn't like the ride height. Put stock springs back in with air bags. Worked out great. Just my .02c. Hope you get what she's really worth!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635952021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7222223, "authorName": "Teamboydog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teamboydog/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Teamboydog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635965109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7223850, "authorName": "LarryWjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrywjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks authentic, but it needs the 3rd digit in the serial number to be an 8 to be a real SS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635972359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223922, "authorName": "LarryWjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrywjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I stand corrected that was for 66-68", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635972768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7223985, "authorName": "BigTx1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtx1/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by BigTx1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635973105, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7224356, "authorName": "AlCamino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alcamino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty much my dream Elky. I could never find a decent one within my budget when I was looking and spent my fun money on a Porsche 928 when they were still cheap. It was just too much car for the money. I have no regrets but if I could I would pony up for this one. She's a beaut.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635974975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7224428, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 11/3/21 at $23,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635975301, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7224454, "authorName": "PWJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all that bid. Maybe next time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635975371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7225633, "authorName": "JeepsGunsTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepsgunstanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's weird these things get no love. How do you not love a Vehicle that's neither truck nor car? The Australians love the concept!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635984704, "type": "comment"}]