[{"id": 15390713, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning 296 GTB in Giallo Modena looks spectacular with the Alcantara interior. Fantastic build.\n\nBellissima!\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724711018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15390770, "authorName": "Jamespw1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamespw1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! I love this car in Giallo Modena! And the interior touches combine to make it stunning. What a beautiful build! Way out of my resources, but BaT lets me dream. I hope the new owner drives this car and appreciates it not only for shear beauty, but the drive as well. GLWTA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1724711208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15391290, "authorName": "Meatball009 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Folks, \r\n\r\nThanks for the early interest and lovely comments. Welcome to the auction of my 296 GTB. \r\n\r\nI ordered this baby new, specced it myself, and as you can see, I have a thing with yellow cars. \r\n\r\nI really can't say enough good things about the 296, plenty has been said by journalists and critics. I've driven plenty of cars, the 296 is amongst the best of them in my opinion, It's engaging, spirited, and playful. So here's to hoping we can find a great home here on BaT. \r\n\r\nLet me know if there are any requests or questions, I will try my best to help out, good luck everyone!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724715502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15391451, "authorName": "Epic1730", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epic1730/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by Epic1730", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724716747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15391769, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meatball009 did you fall out of love with it so quick?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724719739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15391904, "authorName": "Meatball009 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sixtyvalve truth be told, I love it so much I bought a GTS. But two is too many lol.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724721038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15392068, "authorName": "porkchopious", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porkchopious/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love those seats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724723313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15392527, "authorName": "justinstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinstephen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always curious when someone sells outright instead of doing the trade, is the dealership offers these days below the sales tax savings?\r\n\r\nRegardless, these are an under appreciated gem. This is a better driving car than the F8.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724731396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15392820, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A gorgeous Giallo Modena 296 GTB\r\nNow if it only had 20 fewer miles......\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724750502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15393116, "authorName": "danielpoage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danielpoage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "California does not have a tax credit for trade ins.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724761594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15393169, "authorName": "Clyderomero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clyderomero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going to be an interesting sell, let\u2019s see where it goes. It should break reserve. Gorgeous colors. Buy them to drive them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724762247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15393928, "authorName": "lawdawg97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawdawg97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The New Mondial.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724769444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15394701, "authorName": "KilroyNo1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kilroyno1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz I see what you did there. Nailed it. \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724775238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15394856, "authorName": "justinstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinstephen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a weird comment to call this the new Mondial. I think most folks who are critical of this car have never driven one. Sounds better than the F8, performs better than the F8. Once you try the torque of the electric motors combined with the high revving V6 you'll understand what makes this special.\n\nThe only thing I can criticize is the digital dash and touchscreen controls. They blew it there.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1724776170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15395182, "authorName": "motoTrooper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mototrooper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks so much better without the weird graphics that some have. The profile shot reminds me of the old mid engine 250LM and that\u2019s not a bad thing", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724777992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15396882, "authorName": "Sdorish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdorish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lawdawg97 careful, your ignorance is showing. 296 is the best production car they currently have. Almost as fast as sf90, better than the f8 in sound and performance, rwd, yeah what a piece of junk.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1724782848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15397010, "authorName": "rajc6zr1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rajc6zr1/", "bidAmount": 201296, "content": "$201,296 bid placed by rajc6zr1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724783254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15398230, "authorName": "lawdawg97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawdawg97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The New Mondial. Time will tell\u2026.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724786896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15398295, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KilroyNo1 \ud83d\ude39 gracias, amigo\ud83d\udc4d\u26bd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7b", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724787076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15400028, "authorName": "jazzyg72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jazzyg72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does she handle on the backside of PV Dr. East? :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724791656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15402183, "authorName": "Meatball009 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jazzyg72 Lmao like a dream... under the speed limit of course. Havent been there in a while, not after the landslides. The only car i take there now is the G wagon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724801486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15402252, "authorName": "EncinoTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/encinotom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with justinstephen below. I am certain if you are critical of this car you have not driven one! I have a 296 GTB and my 296 GTS gets delivered in a week. I have had several Ferraris and the 296 blows them all away. It is way better than a 488 and an F8! Hands down! I love the fact that it is slightly smaller than the SF90, F8, and 488. For me, it is the best car Ferrari has come out with in a long time!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1724802132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15402514, "authorName": "lawdawg97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawdawg97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The New Mondial", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724804038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15402529, "authorName": "gtaylorwill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtaylorwill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Time will tell on how these cars values go.\r\nAs a 64 year-old, Ferrari owner, and speed junkie \u2026 The sound, and fury of exploding fuel, is part and parcel to the experience of driving high-performance vehicles.\r\nI\u2019m fully aware that hybrid and electric vehicles can out perform, in statistical sense, traditional gasoline, powered vehicles.\r\nBut as we all know, there\u2019s a lot more to the experience than just the pure speed and or G loading a vehicle is capable of.\r\nThat takes nothing away from this particular vehicle. It is beautiful car and I\u2019m sure will do very well in the auction.\r\nAs the same goes, \u201cthere\u2019s a butt for every seat\u201d.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724804155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15402533, "authorName": "Meatball009 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have hosted a few auctions on this site, and usually, I will just let the conversation in the comments happen organically. As a seller, I don't want to sound like a salesman. But as a car enthusiast, I have to say that I love manuals or auto, F1 or Dct, Speciales or Portofino, 355s or 296s. There is no right or wrong when it comes to passion, even Mondials have their fans.\r\n\r\nAnd in this case, for all the cars made in the recent years, the 296 certainly does it best.\r\n\r\nThank for all the comments.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724804181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15403041, "authorName": "pdw02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdw02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have spent some (limited) time behind the wheel of one of these and I have to say that it is the fastest accelerating car that I have ever been in. It blew my mind that a RWD car could have acceleration like it does. Due to the electric motor, the torque is ridiculous and instantaneous. It also allows the turbos to spool up in a seamless transition. The Ferrari traction and stability control in this car is on par with anything I have ever experienced. It handled more like a Ferrari than a McLaren, but was surprisingly stiff (not in a bad way). I was absolutely blown away car. Whoever pics this up will end up with years of smiles. GLWTA.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1724808644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15403214, "authorName": "justinstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinstephen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the arguments about sound are also due to lack of direct experience with these cars. Drive the F8 and the 296 and I bet the majority of people will prefer the sound of the 296. I think Ferrari did an excellent job going out of their way to make sure the V6 really sang.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1724810765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15403522, "authorName": "Avaspeedster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avaspeedster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don\u2019t understand the comparisons to the Mondial. First of all the Mondial had a clunky gearshift sticking up in the middle of the seats, right where I like to hold my iPhone to text while driving. It smelled like gasoline and had an annoying sounding engine. The 296 is much quieter and faster, has actual touchscreens, and probably puts out 1/10th the CO2 emissions.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724815218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15404134, "authorName": "lawdawg97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawdawg97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The New Mondial. If you don\u2019t get the comparison, try harder.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724846188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15405183, "authorName": "justinstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinstephen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lawdawg97 Are you a bot? Is there some underlying agenda you have here? So far you've made four posts saying the same thing. There's nothing helpful or constructive about your contributions here. Please find a different venue to troll and stop trying to disrupt someone's auction.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1724856291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15405382, "authorName": "clean_machina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clean_machina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@justinstephen A quick review of the post history clearly indicates @lawdawg97 is a 458 owner shamelessly cheerleading the value of his particular \"investment\" (like so many others on these comment sections, although perhaps typically done with a bit more tact).", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1724857702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15405464, "authorName": "gtaylorwill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtaylorwill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lawdog97\r\nAlso looked over his past comments\u2026 All negative\u2026 Not sure what his problem is?\r\nBut boy does he have a lot of opinions.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1724858327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15414481, "authorName": "TheNewMondial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thenewmondial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The New Mondial", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724898923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15414663, "authorName": "MHB912V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhb912v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious for feedback\u2026. Do most prefer the black roof or matching body color? \r\n\r\nBeautiful car GLWA!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724901503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15414965, "authorName": "justinstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinstephen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is with Rainman here and his Mondial comments? The guy won\u2019t give it a rest.\r\n\r\nTypo in the listing though, \u201cNon-adjustable Multimatic shocks replace the magnetorheological dampers found on the standard 296 GTB\u201d, the multimatic shocks are on the Asseto Fiorano. This car has the standard magnetorheological shocks.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724907765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15415116, "authorName": "Meatball009 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@justinstephen ooooops! The car has suspension lifters and no assetto fiorano for that precise reason. \r\nI\u2019ll have the team rectify that, my apologies. \r\n\r\nNice catch my man !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724914633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15416932, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good catch @justinstephen and @seller - listing updated.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724945323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15434657, "authorName": "SuperCarsScuderia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supercarsscuderia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks smashing in yellow ! A real star of a supercar and a solid successor to the mighty Ferrari 488 and 458s ! Carrying the torch for Ferrari as the best mid engine supercar in the market.\r\n\r\nIncredible performance and even decent sound.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725057699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15435245, "authorName": "justinstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinstephen/", "bidAmount": 220000, "content": "$220,000 bid placed by justinstephen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725064183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15435592, "authorName": "T38Flyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t38flyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL would love to see what all the flagged comments are! Seller, this car would be a dream for just about anyone. It will do quite well. Congrats on your wonderful presentation.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725068037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15436825, "authorName": "nyc1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nyc1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i have owned a 458, and although pure and beautiful, there is no world where if money was no object one would prefer a 458 over a 296 in any aspect after driving them back to back. The 296 builds speed with a ferocity I have never experienced before. I also have had the pleasure of owning a Huracan Performante, and while that car has more soul, the 296 is just mind blowingly fast from low speed to high speed and from high speed to higher speed, it pulls hard no matter what. haptic controls not great, but honestly this is a car to drive, not take calls and listen to the radio. the music is the sound, which is phenomenal for a V6", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725109612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15437654, "authorName": "OneOfEach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneofeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nyc1212 - The 458 is worth driving just sitting in my garage. Haha. Nothing compares to the sound. I KNOW the 296 is a technological marvel and amazing to drive - but when I look at it I see a rebranded 720S. Nothing wrong with that because all else equal I'd prefer the Ferrari - but price is not an object for me and I still prefer the 458 for daily / road driving. But I haven't owned a 296 so maybe I'm wrong.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725117910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15437829, "authorName": "nyc1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nyc1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OneOfEach - sorry let me clarify, my comments are if you can only have 1. 296 is the choice. If i had the space i would have kept my 458 forever! Intoxicating sound. 458 is my favorite of the 458, 488, F8 bunch hands down. If you were to own a 296 and your 458, i would think you would grab for the 296 keys more often as it is just an epic modern marvel", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725119533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15438675, "authorName": "rajc6zr1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rajc6zr1/", "bidAmount": 222500, "content": "$222,500 bid placed by rajc6zr1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725124723, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15440012, "authorName": "justinstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinstephen/", "bidAmount": 240000, "content": "$240,000 bid placed by justinstephen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725129423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15440379, "authorName": "TheNew_Mondial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thenew_mondial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The New Mondial", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725130590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15440482, "authorName": "justinstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinstephen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Show me on the doll where the 296GTB hurt you\u2026", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1725130995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15443813, "authorName": "Rapallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great color", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725159609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15443825, "authorName": "Rapallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the v6 thing,versus v8-10-12 is the new norm, keep your classics, Countach(mine) TR BB all amazing, but for the speed thrill, the new guy is almost always better.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725159837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15443863, "authorName": "Rapallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Ferrari is amazing ,my friend have one, crazy fast, so was my z06, lots of them out there, all brands, glwa", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725160604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15444138, "authorName": "affarisbullonati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/affarisbullonati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Accattivante \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725169518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15444667, "authorName": "BOOOM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/booom/", "bidAmount": 241000, "content": "$241,000 bid placed by BOOOM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725197000, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15444906, "authorName": "rajc6zr1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rajc6zr1/", "bidAmount": 242500, "content": "$242,500 bid placed by rajc6zr1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725200227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15445022, "authorName": "justinstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinstephen/", "bidAmount": 245000, "content": "$245,000 bid placed by justinstephen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725201374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15445068, "authorName": "BOOOM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/booom/", "bidAmount": 247777, "content": "$247,777 bid placed by BOOOM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725201851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15448091, "authorName": "Meatball009 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope the result from the Scuderia today at Monza is a good omen for our auction :) \r\n\r\nThis is the last day of the auction, and i want to thank everyone for the bids and comment. I especially appreciate everyone partaking in the discussion of the current state and development of this expensive passion of ours, expensive whether it be money, effort, or time. \r\n\r\nPersonally I\u2019ve owned a Speciale for 3 years, Speciale A for 2, and Pista for a year and half. I always thought that 296 as a package, albeit not a track edition, is second only to a full send Speciale. Truly an inspired effort from Maranello.\r\n\r\nThanks again guys, let me know if there is any questions in the closing hours.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725219147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15448809, "authorName": "justinstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinstephen/", "bidAmount": 250000, "content": "$250,000 bid placed by justinstephen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725226632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15449329, "authorName": "jstangz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstangz/", "bidAmount": 251000, "content": "$251,000 bid placed by jstangz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725233410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15449352, "authorName": "Scoleman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoleman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an owner of a 296, it is my opinion that if everyone had the good fortune to test drive or ride in this car, it would illuminate any thoughts or questions that this car is one of the most thrilling and exciting cars to drive. It checks off all the boxes. Hold on and enjoy the sound!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725233647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15449453, "authorName": "SG2Brooklyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sg2brooklyn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "296 is a great car. As a V12, V8 and now V6/Hybrid Ferrari owner I can confirm it still sounds great. Drives like a rocket. This one is well optioned as well. @Seller hope the new GTS is as fun!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725234950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15449976, "authorName": "OneOfEach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneofeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You guys are all talking me into a 296. Kudos. Yellow is a no go for me so maybe the next one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725242628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450071, "authorName": "Boss_LuxuryCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss_luxurycollection/", "bidAmount": 252777, "content": "$252,777 bid placed by Boss_LuxuryCollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725244550, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15450239, "authorName": "Scoleman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoleman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SG2Brooklyn! You will not be disappointed!, A friend came by today with his recently delivered 296 Spider!! White with a Black interior AND for a mere $20000.00 a FACTORY BLACK STRIPE painted through the middle of the car from front to rear!! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725248016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450797, "authorName": "jsfs2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsfs2/", "bidAmount": 254000, "content": "$254,000 bid placed by jsfs2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725280709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15450945, "authorName": "alpine325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpine325/", "bidAmount": 262000, "content": "$262,000 bid placed by alpine325", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725282805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451133, "authorName": "Boss_LuxuryCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss_luxurycollection/", "bidAmount": 263777, "content": "$263,777 bid placed by Boss_LuxuryCollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451138, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 264777, "content": "$264,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285252, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451141, "authorName": "Boss_LuxuryCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss_luxurycollection/", "bidAmount": 265777, "content": "$265,777 bid placed by Boss_LuxuryCollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451142, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 266777, "content": "$266,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285288, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451144, "authorName": "Boss_LuxuryCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss_luxurycollection/", "bidAmount": 267777, "content": "$267,777 bid placed by Boss_LuxuryCollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451145, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 277777, "content": "$277,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451204, "authorName": "Boss_LuxuryCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss_luxurycollection/", "bidAmount": 278777, "content": "$278,777 bid placed by Boss_LuxuryCollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285913, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451207, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 279777, "content": "$279,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451211, "authorName": "Boss_LuxuryCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss_luxurycollection/", "bidAmount": 280777, "content": "$280,777 bid placed by Boss_LuxuryCollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451214, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 281777, "content": "$281,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451216, "authorName": "Boss_LuxuryCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss_luxurycollection/", "bidAmount": 282777, "content": "$282,777 bid placed by Boss_LuxuryCollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725285981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451219, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 283777, "content": "$283,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725286004, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451221, "authorName": "Boss_LuxuryCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss_luxurycollection/", "bidAmount": 284777, "content": "$284,777 bid placed by Boss_LuxuryCollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725286014, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451224, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 285777, "content": "$285,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725286026, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451231, "authorName": "Boss_LuxuryCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss_luxurycollection/", "bidAmount": 286777, "content": "$286,777 bid placed by Boss_LuxuryCollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725286098, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451233, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 287777, "content": "$287,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725286107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451234, "authorName": "Boss_LuxuryCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss_luxurycollection/", "bidAmount": 288777, "content": "$288,777 bid placed by Boss_LuxuryCollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725286123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451237, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 289777, "content": "$289,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725286131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451392, "authorName": "acelesia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acelesia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was able to drive a 296 prior to ordering one. It is a rocket. I was truly surprised. \r\nMy wife said she heard me coming home 2 blocks away.\r\nThis V6 is very different than my last experience with a hybrid exotic for sure.\r\nWe currently have a Huracan Performante spyder, a Gallardo and an Emira FE to compare with and the test drive convinced me I made the right choice ordering a GTS.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725287749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451538, "authorName": "waltscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Call out those making irrelevant comments, if you are so inclined, but it seems inappropriate to flag them as this isn\u2019t China.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725289209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451672, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - a lot of bidding with 5 hours to go. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725290557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451674, "authorName": "alpine325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpine325/", "bidAmount": 303000, "content": "$303,000 bid placed by alpine325", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725290589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451725, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 304777, "content": "$304,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725291093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452177, "authorName": "jstangz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstangz/", "bidAmount": 305777, "content": "$305,777 bid placed by jstangz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725294910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452304, "authorName": "Jason427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing cars, I took delivery of a 2024 recently. Out of 100 cars it\u2019s my new favorite of all times\u2026 the sound is amazing. Good luck seller/buyer! Fantastic car", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725295939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452678, "authorName": "alpine325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpine325/", "bidAmount": 307777, "content": "$307,777 bid placed by alpine325", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725297943, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452762, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 308777, "content": "$308,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725298296, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15453539, "authorName": "alpine325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpine325/", "bidAmount": 310200, "content": "$310,200 bid placed by alpine325", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725300597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15453609, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 311777, "content": "$311,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725300809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15453620, "authorName": "alpine325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpine325/", "bidAmount": 315000, "content": "$315,000 bid placed by alpine325", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725300837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15454763, "authorName": "Meatball009 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi guys, happy Labor Day!, Thanks for all the bids and comments as usual. \r\n\r\nI know it\u2019s last minute, but there has been a miscommunication within my team. When we were making sure the car is ready and prepared for its next home, we realized there is a discrepancy, the car currently sits at 727miles, and not 686 mile as in the listing. We dropped the ball somewhere and i should\u2019ve ran a tighter ship. We already notified BaT, but i want to make it public here before the action starts. \r\n\r\nThe car is otherwise ready. Covered, indoor, plugged-in, and begging for action. All documentation, manuals, window sticker, car cover, both keys, charger, and tool kits included. \r\n\r\nLast hour and a half guys, I will be around in the closing hour. \r\nLet me know if there is anything. Good luck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725304931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15454979, "authorName": "jstangz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstangz/", "bidAmount": 316000, "content": "$316,000 bid placed by jstangz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725305783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15454986, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 317777, "content": "$317,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725305809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15454995, "authorName": "jstangz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstangz/", "bidAmount": 318777, "content": "$318,777 bid placed by jstangz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725305859, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15455001, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 319777, "content": "$319,777 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725305878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15455158, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Dreamline\" in two options amounts to three yellow lines (one on each paddle and one at the top of the steering wheel) for $5,000. Even for Ferrari this seems a bit high. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725306617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455175, "authorName": "alpine325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpine325/", "bidAmount": 322500, "content": "$322,500 bid placed by alpine325", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725306687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15455218, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With an hour to go, I'll take a second to note from the cheap seats that to my reckoning the late-model Ferrari design language is wonderful, reminiscent of the classic Ferraris I've always loved most, the ones that were low and lean and swoopy and sexy, built before the age of wings and foils and sharp edges and pointy corners. They always looked best in yellow too. Just like this one.\r\n\r\nI'd be a player in this to the bitter end, $ave for one $mall problem. In the meantime, I'll just sit back down and enjoy my afternoon holiday mocha.....\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725306863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455326, "authorName": "Kishote", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kishote/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a bidder but I took my 296 GTB out this am to the gym and errands. I feel Ferrari has outdone themselves. Having owned all mid 8 since the 360 and some older ones including my 308gt4, this iteration of the platform really excels. It\u2019s smaller agile fast and fun as well as raucous noise. I prefer it to others in my stable -hands down. If you\u2019re on the fence, go over. These cars are outstanding. \n\nGLWA.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725307461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455370, "authorName": "Kishote", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kishote/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scoleman I have that strip In Rosso Corso but it was 23k!!!! Plus the little Italian flag over the Ferrari. \n\nIt\u2019s clear from Owners this car is a rocket.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725307667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455553, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kishote you say the 296 is smaller (something many a Ferrari enthusiast would welcome) but at ~180\" long it is huge compared to a 167\" F355, longer than a 360, 430 and nearly a foot longer than your 2+2 308GT4. It's even longer than the V12 Testarossa and the V12 550. The 296 may be many things but small it is not :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725308470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455769, "authorName": "Thelastone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thelastone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I mean yellow\u2026..such an amazing automobile. GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725309232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455855, "authorName": "hamide19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamide19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those that have had the pleasure in driving the F8 and the 296. How they do they compare and contrast.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725309462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455869, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RemingtonSR71 I always felt the F355 was a good compromise between say a 308 and the 430's on up in size. Felt like a sports car with plenty of interior room.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725309504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455927, "authorName": "johnlevy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnlevy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I took ownership of my 296GTB in September 2023. I am a long time sports car guy and former racer ending up in FF2000. I owned a 1983 Euro 308gtsi quattrovolve from '83 until 2014. Along the way I purchased a new 1993 Rx-7 and drove and raced it for 25 years. The 296 is the most remarkable car I have ever driven. It performs as well as you have heard and seen on the various YouTube posts. While its numbers make it a \"supercar\" it feels and handles \"smaller\" i.e. like a sportscar.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725309745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455940, "authorName": "orlandodmf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orlandodmf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome looking car. I have one in Rosso Mugello and it\u2019s the best car I\u2019ve ever owned.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725309783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455964, "authorName": "zarcherinok", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zarcherinok/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have never really wanted to own a yellow car.... Giallo Modena has me second guessing myself... Incredible Spec! GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725309868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456005, "authorName": "Ksnn92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksnn92/", "bidAmount": 323500, "content": "$323,500 bid placed by Ksnn92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456054, "authorName": "Meatball009 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last 5 minutes folks!\r\n\r\nThanks for all the engagement. It's nice to see the community come together to appreciate great cars. \r\n\r\nLet's find this baby a great home today!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725310240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456057, "authorName": "Houstoncrosta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/houstoncrosta/", "bidAmount": 325000, "content": "$325,000 bid placed by Houstoncrosta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456071, "authorName": "Ksnn92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksnn92/", "bidAmount": 326000, "content": "$326,000 bid placed by Ksnn92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456102, "authorName": "Houstoncrosta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/houstoncrosta/", "bidAmount": 327000, "content": "$327,000 bid placed by Houstoncrosta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310425, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456106, "authorName": "Gul_Luxury", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gul_luxury/", "bidAmount": 328333, "content": "$328,333 bid placed by Gul_Luxury", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456112, "authorName": "zarcherinok", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zarcherinok/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ways to go here I would think!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725310456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456118, "authorName": "Kishote", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kishote/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@remingtonsr71 ahh. It is smaller than the Lusso and GTS in my garage. Now comparing to the 16m you are right I see your point. But it is probable agreeable to say nimble and it feels smaller the faster you go. \n\n\nCompared to an F8 it is equally planted and as balanced perhaps quicker and faster - it feels smaller inside (compared to my recently sold F8 spider ) but actually feels really roomy with the racing seats. I drove both on the track at Concours Club and I was biased towards the f8 but performed better in the 296. It was scary quick. Scary.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725310473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456125, "authorName": "Ksnn92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksnn92/", "bidAmount": 329333, "content": "$329,333 bid placed by Ksnn92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310494, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456128, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 331000, "content": "$331,000 bid placed by 1Dustman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456132, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 332069, "content": "$332,069 bid placed by CJWRacing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456135, "authorName": "Ksnn92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksnn92/", "bidAmount": 333069, "content": "$333,069 bid placed by Ksnn92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456140, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 340000, "content": "$340,000 bid placed by 1Dustman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456144, "authorName": "Gul_Luxury", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gul_luxury/", "bidAmount": 341555, "content": "$341,555 bid placed by Gul_Luxury", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456145, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 342555, "content": "$342,555 bid placed by CJWRacing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456150, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725310599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456153, "authorName": "soulsea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soulsea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some familiar faces up in here. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725310606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456158, "authorName": "Ksnn92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksnn92/", "bidAmount": 343555, "content": "$343,555 bid placed by Ksnn92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456163, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 345000, "content": "$345,000 bid placed by 1Dustman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456166, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@soulsea hola presidente", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725310638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456167, "authorName": "Gul_Luxury", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gul_luxury/", "bidAmount": 346333, "content": "$346,333 bid placed by Gul_Luxury", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456199, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 348000, "content": "$348,000 bid placed by 1Dustman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456201, "authorName": "Gul_Luxury", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gul_luxury/", "bidAmount": 349111, "content": "$349,111 bid placed by Gul_Luxury", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456205, "authorName": "soulsea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soulsea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In case anyone wonders, this car is beyond epic. Never has something so elegant been so brutally fast. Sub 7 ring time without any tacked on aero bits. It's a combination as rare as a supermodel with an epic meme folder.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725310768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456208, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CF seats, suspension lifter, 800+ hp that's all you need", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725310780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456210, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 352000, "content": "$352,000 bid placed by 1Dustman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456225, "authorName": "Gul_Luxury", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gul_luxury/", "bidAmount": 353111, "content": "$353,111 bid placed by Gul_Luxury", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456244, "authorName": "Ksnn92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksnn92/", "bidAmount": 354111, "content": "$354,111 bid placed by Ksnn92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725310920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456254, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a 355 gated Spyder owner in yellow, I am partial to this 296!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725310964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456269, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 355111, "content": "$355,111 bid placed by 1Dustman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456275, "authorName": "Ksnn92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksnn92/", "bidAmount": 356111, "content": "$356,111 bid placed by Ksnn92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456276, "authorName": "stathios", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stathios/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These minimum increment bids drive me nuts", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725311043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456291, "authorName": "zarcherinok", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zarcherinok/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL @STATHIOS Feel free to show them how it's done...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1725311083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456296, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 358296, "content": "$358,296 bid placed by 1Dustman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456303, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 359690, "content": "$359,690 bid placed by CJWRacing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456304, "authorName": "stathios", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stathios/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yellow is the fastest color", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725311115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456314, "authorName": "Indy9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indy9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2tens faster!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725311149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456315, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "F1 may disagree", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725311150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456334, "authorName": "Hliang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hliang/", "bidAmount": 360690, "content": "$360,690 bid placed by Hliang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456350, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 362296, "content": "$362,296 bid placed by 1Dustman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311265, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456362, "authorName": "stathios", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stathios/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "let me see how much my london taxi sells for so I can start looking for a ferrari", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725311302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456370, "authorName": "JosephRasha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josephrasha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Selling under MSRP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456376, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yellow 499P just won the COTA WEC race @stathios", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725311343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456378, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 363296, "content": "$363,296 bid placed by CJWRacing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311352, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456388, "authorName": "borneo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/borneo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a fellow 355 owner I am rooting for 1Dustman", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725311385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456391, "authorName": "Kishote", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kishote/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bidding under MSRP. \nWe will see the selling part", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725311387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456406, "authorName": "hamide19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamide19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a reserve ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725311427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456408, "authorName": "JosephRasha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josephrasha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t think it\u2019s meeting reserve", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725311439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456414, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 364296, "content": "$364,296 bid placed by 1Dustman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311461, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456426, "authorName": "stathios", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stathios/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dust em'", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725311501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456444, "authorName": "Hliang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hliang/", "bidAmount": 365296, "content": "$365,296 bid placed by Hliang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456446, "authorName": "TCSirrah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcsirrah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ferrari 296 is the most gorgeous modern car, there is no comparison.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1725311558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456467, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 366296, "content": "$366,296 bid placed by CJWRacing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311661, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456471, "authorName": "Hliang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hliang/", "bidAmount": 367296, "content": "$367,296 bid placed by Hliang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15456465, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hamide19 There is always a reserve unless the title says \"No Reserve\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725311740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456492, "authorName": "soulsea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soulsea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Btw, perfect interior spec with the right amount of yellow accents without going overboard and with carbon and alcantara in all the right places.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725311755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456506, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great spec, I appreciate the non AF livery greatly.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725311794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456509, "authorName": "Hliang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hliang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/2/24 for $367,296 to Hliang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725311808, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15456512, "authorName": "zarcherinok", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zarcherinok/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "EASILY THE DEAL OF THE DAY!!! CONGRATS @Hliang WOW!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725311817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456514, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "damn", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725311821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456515, "authorName": "stathios", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stathios/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725311823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456519, "authorName": "TCSirrah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcsirrah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats. Steller buy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725311829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456526, "authorName": "1Dustman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1dustman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dealers have been saying market is below MSRP for GTB.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725311842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456529, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Solid purchase! Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725311845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456533, "authorName": "Kishote", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kishote/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Market has spoken. Seems to be the trend. Brand new car ! \n\nCongrats. You will love it small or medium !", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725311864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456536, "authorName": "soulsea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soulsea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good deal all around. Congrats to all!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725311872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456538, "authorName": "Meatball009 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @Hliang Great buy!\r\nI will be in touch!\r\n\r\nI am glad we can find a great home for the 296!\r\nThis is truly an exceptional car, and I am sure you will love it. \r\n\r\nThanks all for the bids and compliments as always, \r\nOnwards folks!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1725311877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456540, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well played. horsey points and 800hp - national holiday closes are tough", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725311882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456548, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meatball009 LMK when you get a blue or green one", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725311911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456555, "authorName": "gtaylorwill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtaylorwill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really do think the jury is still out on these EV/ICE hybrids\u2026 So many questions about long-term ownership.\r\nSuch complexity to the machine itself.\r\nWhat will it cost to repair when it breaks? Is this technology fleeting?\r\nAnd I think for a lot of us over a certain age just the whole idea of a hybrid hot rod goes against our grain\r\nAgain time will tell and resale prices will let us know the answer overtime\r\nGreat auction and great car so entertaining!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725311927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456557, "authorName": "TCSirrah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcsirrah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what is bonkers is that a new GT3RS sells for more than this...that makes zero sense. Tells me where the bubbles in the market are and where the values are. Great buy!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725311932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456549, "authorName": "soulsea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soulsea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed, if this were my car I'd never allow it to be closing at the back end of a holiday weekend.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725311967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456632, "authorName": "Indy9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indy9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is wrong with this picture?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725312207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456570, "authorName": "Mandinga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandinga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very desirable 296. It\u2019s a Ferrari. Latest mid engine out of Maranello. \n\nAnd sells 10% below sticker with less than 1k miles??!!\n\nEdit: Regarding a holiday, today a GT3 Touring sold and did pretty well. Not sure it\u2019s about the day of the auction. \n\n@TCSirrah why? IMO buyers of 992 RSs know what they are paying for and getting. Bubble or not. ", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725312245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456711, "authorName": "lowflying", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowflying/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Meatball009 who took the photos for you, they look great!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725312468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456731, "authorName": "hamide19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamide19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought there was a reserve ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725312550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456760, "authorName": "Hliang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hliang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks so much! Sorry. Trying to bid and host a big Labor Day party at the same time!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725312642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456769, "authorName": "Thelastone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thelastone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color is old school Ferrari. That market does not want EV tech. The entire Exotic market is depressed, unless it\u2019s the perfect car for the right crowd. This is apples and oranges. Orders are filled for years out. So it\u2019s not like you can order one. Congrats to Buyer! ", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725312775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456847, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_747 U.S. 308s were 172.4\" long, quite a bit larger than the F355 at 167\". Euro spec 308 had smaller bumpers and were essentially the same length as the F355....which also happens to be the same length as the 246 Dino! @TCSirrah the Porsche market stopped making sense years ago. @Kishote Ferrari's technology is such that anyone can get in the car and drive really really fast. Is that a good thing? I don't think so. I'd rather have a car that I have to driver slower, even if much slower, but its all me doing the driving and not super computer nanny aids. Who here would LOVE to see a 296 just with the V6 and a manual and no EV stuff weighing the car down?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725312928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456867, "authorName": "JHBBII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhbbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Prompts to the @seller for managing their expectations and the hostile poster\u2026well done!\nCongrats to the @buyer!!! Enjoy in good health!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725313002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15456895, "authorName": "RickyLakeisaMAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickylakeisaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nobody wants hybrids or electric cars. Performance stats don't matter any more. Analog cars are where it's at. A F430 Spider 6-Speed sold for more than this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725313195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15457020, "authorName": "Meatball009 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meatball009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow so much engagement after the auction, I love it lol. \nImma do this one at a time. \n\n @hamide19 Yes there was a reserve, I did not want to say anything during the auction, as I always prefer to not intervene and let the auction organically take shape. \n\n @lowflying Tedd7 from Costa Mesa handles all my photoshoots, he is a good friend and has been in the industry for a long time. I send every car in the collection to him. \n\n @CJWracing Funny enough the next one is blue swatter with air-brushed shields. You gonna have to wait a while for that one tho, but you are on my shortlist ;)\n\n @JHBBII Thank you, it was uncharted territory, I didn't know people trolled on BaT.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725313531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15457091, "authorName": "jkunk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkunk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "33K under sticker-are you kidding? What a deal", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725313768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15457139, "authorName": "Clyderomero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clyderomero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to believe this, it went under sticker", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725313941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15457345, "authorName": "NK-minnesota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nk-minnesota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ferrari is charging too much for their cars when new. Few new models are holding their values. Will hurt the brand.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725314717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15458487, "authorName": "callgreg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/callgreg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a deposit on the GTS and when the dealer finally got back to me it was $496k before taxes, I passed it's just getting stupid now. New Ferrari's are now overpriced and the market is saying that. \nBtw the spec was nice but not ridiculous, I passed on a lot of carbon fiber but the paint I like was $27k option", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725330037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15458872, "authorName": "V12manualforever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12manualforever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They\u2019re not overpriced, the issue is other things to do with the engine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725340962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15460490, "authorName": "lawdawg97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawdawg97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Under sticker. The New Mondial.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725379544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15461654, "authorName": "waltscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would whoever is flagging @lawdawg97 comments explain why as this is not China -- We have free speech in the United States.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725385368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15461767, "authorName": "gtaylorwill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtaylorwill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with Waltscars\u2026 Why flag lawdawg97\nHis comments are always negative and entertaining. To me it seems like it\u2019s all part of the fun factor of BAT.\nUnless somebody says something,false that would negatively affect the auction\u2026\u2026 I think it\u2019s just banter.\nWe definitely don\u2019t want to be China", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725385859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15463338, "authorName": "clean_machina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clean_machina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wanna talk about China, let's be honest: serious criticism of a vehicle or seller is often deleted completely and unless you subscribe to email notifications you'd never see it. I'm sometimes shocked by the messages I see in email and the poof they're gone... some is warranted perhaps, sour grapes, but I've seen potentially valid criticism vanish as well. This is definitely not a free speech platform but maybe that's to be expected. This is a seller oriented platform because they bring the cars that drive the fees. If sellers aren't happy the wheels don't turn...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725390727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15463368, "authorName": "clean_machina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clean_machina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a comment on this topic but ironically it was reviewed and deleted. Smh.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725390864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468183, "authorName": "Chipstacks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipstacks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fair price for a GTB considering owners are unloading to take delivery of the GTS. Also, dropping SF90 values are impacting GTB values. It's a good time to buy a coupe!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725411045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15469989, "authorName": "6ix_wheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6ix_wheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "brilliant design and preferred over the SF90, this is a fresh design as when the 458 was released", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725457681, "type": "comment"}]