[{"id": 5744012, "authorName": "Archerz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archerz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty sweet, and I think that green is a great match. This car could be beige and still get all the stares.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613179462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744099, "authorName": "Just_Ed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_ed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This recently deceased game show host owned one in spyder form.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613180995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744329, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Dan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613185543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5744331, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to get it started 'cause I'm blown away by the fact that the color is original!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613185591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744425, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As cool as this looks in photos, I bet it\u2019s even more striking in person. Exotic Italian vintage looks and solid American power - what an awesome combo!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613188114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744492, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sooo hot. Want to touch the hiney....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613189430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744525, "authorName": "MannyManois", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mannymanois/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These look like a Lotus and a Vette had an Italian affair baby, in a good way.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613190594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744592, "authorName": "austinhealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinhealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Given the choice of this or a Pantera... I'd take this all day long! There's one on Ebay that comes up if you search \"other makes\". They rot with a vengeance, so a full inspection would be required... Nothing could be easier to maintain due to the Ford powertrain. Nothing pulls like a Cleveland V8!! I even like the color!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613192750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744642, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe this car was designed by American Robert Cumberford as a Griffith 600 in 1966.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613194996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744652, "authorName": "Guzi66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guzi66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to disparage this car at all - it\u2019s beautiful in a distinctly \u201870s/Italian way. \nBut I had to laugh about the \u201cindependent front suspension \u201c. Anyone who has driven one knows that the front suspension is independent of everything... Independent of the steering, brakes, rear suspension, the rest of the chassis dynamics and sometimes seemingly independent of the steering wheel itself. \nBut they sure are pretty - and in a color that I thought only a Miura could pull off!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613195910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744704, "authorName": "spendyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spendyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Guzi66 The Miura or ...1971 Plymouth Cuda!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613198593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744709, "authorName": "spendyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spendyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the 71 Cuda applies to both your points. @Guzi66 I own an Intermeccanica Italia, and have had three E-body and one B-Body Mopar. Can I just say your fair handling critique wouldn't be unfair if applied to all of them? The Reizners put a lot of power to the road with poor breaking and corner-at-your-peril suspension all through the mid 60's into the 70's. \n\nFair!, But in a strange way, isn't that part of that world that frustrates us, and puts a smile on our faces?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613199403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744814, "authorName": "michielleendert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michielleendert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could very well be, @2112, Beautifull design. I find it hard to keep track of Intermeccanica. Some of their cars were designed by Frank Scaglione but I believe that was indeed the Intermeccanica Indra and not this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613213288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744816, "authorName": "Louviere1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louviere1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do we have a build sheet for this car or any kind of records for it?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613213411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744956, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautiful example. It's listed in the Intermeccanica - The Story of the Prancing Bull book. The build date was November 27, 1970, with original color listed as \"yellow Italver giallo verde\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613223652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744980, "authorName": "Davern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn! I love it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613223973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745038, "authorName": "Dutchla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutchla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah I got a way to fix that problem with the front suspension you guys talk about. \r\n\r\nThey make crazy aluminum top ends now. Would easily pull about a hundred pounds off of that cleveland. \r\nThey make crazy power also. They flow like Bob Glidden built your engine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613225129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745126, "authorName": "RaveOnBH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raveonbh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JM, is this your car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613226507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745134, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If ever a car deserved great photos - this is it. Nevertheless, its character still shines - although we could have done without Pic #14, just saying.\r\nThank you very much - ShineOn YCD's", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613226610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745144, "authorName": "marc.stein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marc.stein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone is interested this is an interesting backstory on this marquee at https://www.conceptcarz.com/z19654/griffith-600.aspx. As someone who finds these cars beautiful and has also owned a TVR, I am fascinated by the connection.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613226849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745223, "authorName": "travisescalante", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/travisescalante/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by travisescalante", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613227923, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5745239, "authorName": "GTRene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtrene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "always loved those, first known by me via de Griffith 600 GT version (via TVR books), then Intermeccanica Italia Coupe and roadster and also Intermeccanica Omega Coupe.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613228142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745250, "authorName": "mlnevius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlnevius/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by mlnevius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613228261, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5745325, "authorName": "RandyLewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randylewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this have the original engine?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613229326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745335, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it come with a duck named Charlie?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613229423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745356, "authorName": "OA5599", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oa5599/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning. Check out the Rear Deck antenna in picture #3. ;)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1613229651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745430, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this sold in AZ? There used to be a red one zooming around Scottsdale. Maybe Jack Ross L/M. He sold all of the Panteras. Beautiful car. Optic Yellow for a myopic non-attentive world. I saw a 206 Dino in these colors. Guess it was popular in Italy. GLWTS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613230916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745634, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning. And I've spent enough time in Flagstaff to imagine the looks you get driving this around town ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613234305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745778, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr. @OA5599 - you just made my morning\r\nThank you very much - ShineOn YCD's", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613236341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745830, "authorName": "carbonbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbonbl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this car have a steel body?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613237295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745911, "authorName": "OA5599", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oa5599/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShineOn My pleasure! Apparently it is the rare illuminated antenna option.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613238604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745988, "authorName": "fast_fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance of under carriage photos, particularly the suspensions fore and aft? Also does it run \"warm\" at speed in the summer? Bet it does attract much attention!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613240015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746142, "authorName": "NorCalBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norcalbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RiffRaff I think you're right about the color; all the 1974 X1/9 ads had a car in a similar, rather bilious green. A French girl I knew had one with license plates that read LDYFROG. If FIAT had used a Ferrari red they would have tripled sales.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613242936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746170, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a convertible (red/tan) one of these. Very cool cars. I was about to install a 427 all aluminum Ford small block with downdraft weber style fuel injection when I got an offer for the car I could not refuse. Great cars for upgrading engine/trans/suspension/brakes. Very cool period color on this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613243545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746391, "authorName": "troutmalt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troutmalt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1969 Roadster in restoration. I need help identifying and obtaining the turn signal assembly.\r\nUnobtanium?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613247728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746511, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr. @OA5599 - and apparently never upgraded to LED \r\nThank you very much - ShineOn YCD's", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613249938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746578, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like me some Cleveland v8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613251451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746961, "authorName": "BostonChemist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bostonchemist/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by BostonChemist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613262882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5746992, "authorName": "RandyLewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randylewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the original engine and exhaust?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613263673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747036, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jeff Kraemer. Yes Jeff it is my car. Thinning the herd a bit.Besides I have another one ,a 1963 P600,with a Spyder conversion. All Intermeccanicas were made with somewhat heavy gauge steel at Frank Reisners shop in Italy,save for one aluminum car ,the prototype for the Apollo.Jerry McGlothin", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613264924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747043, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RiffRaff. That was me in my 1963 Intermeccanica P600 Spyder Conversion which I bought at Barrett Jackson 30 years ago. I still have it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613265259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747293, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely love the cars in both roadster and coupe. The color...not so much but this is an issue to go in blindly as there are only so many Italias. I suppose I'm more of a conservative with a maroon or even blue. Either way a fabulous piece of automotive history that deserves to still rack up the miles day by day.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613272082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747346, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only one I\u2019ve seen in the flesh was a Black roadster which used to run around Silver Spring MD about 30-40 years ago. Now this pops up in this glorious Green! Like a couple of folks below, I immediately thought of a Miura wearing this color.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613274145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747382, "authorName": "Pantera6824", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pantera6824/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also like the red Pantera in pix 20 and 24. Looks like this owner has an affection for cars with 351 Cleveland motors! GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613275441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747458, "authorName": "troutmalt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troutmalt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Seller - I remember meeting you at your car under restoration in North Hollywood - was it this one? it sure is a beauty. See my question below please.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613279505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747471, "authorName": "3304HL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3304hl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vetteventura41 (The Seller) I drove the first one that was displayed as a Griffith at the Montreal Auto Show in 1967(?) while working with the Suummers Brothers & their Goldenrod as on-site help. I've wanted one ever since as they are really beautiful car, but never had the cash in hand when a nice one came up.\r\nI would ask that you post a reasonable series of photos of the underside for those of us who can't jet down to AZ. to inspect the car as I expect you are aware of their well know lack of rust proofing . Thanks for posting & GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613280406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747473, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meb I believe that black roadster used to belong to a friend that owned a body shop in SS and purchased that one after an accident. He took precise measurements from another and made all the parts by hand.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613280444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747537, "authorName": "sergioguydo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sergioguydo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Elle ne poss\u00e8de pas de v12 italien??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613285303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747642, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have probably never seen an Italia in real life, but it is really classically beautiful, the epitome from the Italian art of bodywork around 1970, comparable to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and others, only affordable. I've read a lot about Intermeccanica these days, is it possible that this car is absolutely original? That would be a rare bird even for BaT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613305294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747744, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photos are not doing this car any favors. Hiring a professional photographer is the best money you can spend when listing on here. Cool car", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613310858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5748020, "authorName": "harrisspeeedster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisspeeedster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why are constructive comments removed from people that actually own Intermeccanica automobiles? I see no pantera in the pictures, but I see another Intermeccanica.\r\nPictures are horrible, especially the interior shots.\r\nShame", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613317168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5748238, "authorName": "BroadwayJoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broadwayjoe/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by BroadwayJoe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613321992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5749008, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bordeaux. Et al . It is not absolutely original because I have restored it back to it\u2019s original configuration including body, paint and interior ,instruments etc.To the best of my ability it is identical to it\u2019s original configuration.It is my belief that the engine is original according to date codes but the factory did not serialize its engines.In the restoration I found no evidence of rust anywhere on the car.The body and frame are steel. As noted on one of the pics, I do have a 1963 Griffith 600 also called a P600 or Omega ,one of the original 14 Cars, but it is a Spyder conversion with many custom mods but keeping the original body configuration.I also have 4 Pantera\u2019s including 3 prototype cars called push button Panteras well as an Intermeccanica Vetta Ventura also known as an Apollo.I apologize for the quality of the photos but feel they get the idea across.Of course the best of photos are no substitute for a Buyers in person inspection.I welcome a personal inspection and drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613337893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749460, "authorName": "hlweeks1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hlweeks1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. I like the louvers but I think they are backwards.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613351134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749825, "authorName": "papa94301", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papa94301/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing a new bright yellow Intermeccanica Italia GFX at a dealer in a northern suburb of Milwaukee (Grafton? It was on Highway 57) sometime between 1969 and 1971. It looked very much like this car and I swooned. Does anyone else notice the subtle styling similarities between this car and period Lotus?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613368062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749850, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meb. The paint code on the vin plate corresponds to Lamborghini Miura Verde according to my body/paint guy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613371059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749856, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hlweeks1 The upside down louvers are meant to create a vacuum below the radiator to help pull air thru it.My Mangusta has a similar arrangement of holes in a panel below the radiator to accomplish the same result.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613371543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749860, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meb. The car was fly yellow when I bought it.We found some original paint behind the instrument panel and my paint guy matched it perfectly.Because the car had several paint jobs He took the car down to metal and I would say the paint job is excellent and unmarked.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613371993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749862, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After a couple tries with another vendor in California the windshield and rear window gaskets were sourced from Italy with Reoriginals and cost$1400 for both.They fit perfectly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613372474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749866, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3304HL The original rust proofing is still on the bottom of the car and in good shape. The frame is massive and no dents despite it\u2019s approx 5 in. Ground clearance.Recommend speed bumps be avoided.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613373041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749868, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Cromodoras are 14 in. Rims .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613373171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749874, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@papa94301. That GFX is a one of one I believe.I gave up looking for it.Has anyone seen it recently.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613373588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749881, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fast-Fred. The cooling fans are on thermostat and the car has never overheated.The 351 Cleveland pulls strongly despite the considerable weight of the car. Unlike the Pantera it is a body on frame construction. I would not say the front suspension is Independant like the Pantera. The shocks are more like struts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613374308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749883, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had my body/paint guy fill in the antenna hole as I dislike antennas on cars . The antenna is in the trunk and the radio reception is still acceptable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613374596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749887, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jeff Kraemer. I\u2019m loving the Moore Hemi Special I bought from you on BAT recently.Incredibly well done car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613375259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5749897, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vetteventura41\r\n\" I have restored it back to it\u2019s original configuration including body, paint and interior ,instruments etc.\"\r\nThat is unique and unfortunately only very rare in classic vehicles. Chapeau and good luck with the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613377704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5750904, "authorName": "harrisspeeedster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisspeeedster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SELLER,\r\nLast I heard the GFX was in Colorado. Sitting foir decades, some rust as I was told.\r\nI have a 3 pisc of the Targa car being built at Reisner's shop.\r\nAcquired them quite while ago.\r\nWorked with Alex Trebec to make the formed windshield rubber, had no idea there were issues with it?\r\nCrazy you mentioned pantera, had a push button car once, also had the Playboy pink car that was given to Jimmie Connors wife.The 4000 mile white one people know of, and others, were in my collection at one time.\r\nMy main passion is original 65-70 Shelby's, and my Speedster.\r\nSmall world.\r\nI started collecting pictures of iIntermeccanica cars interiors and engine bays 30 years ago, wanted to document what was original and what was not.Thinking about composing a Concour guide book to assist others restoring the cars.\r\nJohn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613409562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5751493, "authorName": "vwbussed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwbussed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cannoli corvette! I like it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613416293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5751779, "authorName": "harrisspeeedster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisspeeedster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vett5eventura,\r\nYou have a very nice, and solid Intermeccanica \r\nLaser Straight, ruler edge gaps etc.\r\nI can tell that it has never been a rusty car, big deal for most European built cars.\r\nTo be honest , I would not take less than $100,000 for the car.\r\nNice piece.\r\nRespectfully,\r\nJohn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613417929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5751789, "authorName": "PAW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ troutmalt & al. I have data of the front signal assembly available for each part. Unfortunately they are unobtanium in yellow. White ones are for sale even today on eBay \r\n\r\nI am planning to have a run of glass made if there is sufficient interest - and one original available for a model. I personally would need all four of them for my both cars...\r\n\r\nBTW. I can have all sheet metal made for your IM. Please refer on pictures on link for quality and level of effort we took ....\r\nhttps://www.facebook.com/kustomcars.fi/photos/pcb.2363178080644805/2363176383978308/?type=3&theater", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613417975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5751959, "authorName": "troutmalt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troutmalt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful work PAW - where were you a few years back when I was desperate not only for someone of your skills but someone who had an Italia nearby to copy? Eventually I took my entire nose off with a Sawzall and had the renowned Steve Alcala recreate it perfectly using one of Drac Connelly's cars as a pattern. I believe Drac's restoration is the one constantly appearing on eBay for @ $159,000. However what I need is not the lamps but the directional switch assembly (chrome arms) that indexes into the holder with FIAT cast into it. The holder bolts under the dash. Those arms are fragile. I have scoured Europe and imported 2 of them now hoping to get the right one. No luck. Some say they were on period Simcas but that club is no help. Unobtanium??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613418671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5752776, "authorName": "PAW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ troutmalt. For avoidance of doubt - I am not the panel beater who made the magic happen. The coupe pictured & used as one of two cars as template for the buck & scans is mine and the Spyder we installed the new nose is also mine. Sawzall. I know better than you think what you are talking about. See below link :-) \r\n\r\nhttps://www.eyeballproducts.com/Misc/IM.html\r\n\r\nThe switch assembly (stalks) is the same as is on some Fiat models. Not rare or expensive in Italian cars spares market", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613422827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5755071, "authorName": "troutmalt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troutmalt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey PAW, I can see we were both into a major restoration Almost a 'recreation' :)\r\n\r\nI spent months using online car forums, friends in Europe. European parts suppliers, car dealers, even junk yards and could not even identify the year, make and model of that switch assembly. Has to be FIAT due to the cast in letters in the bracket.\r\nI purchased several over pictures on the internet that ended up not being \"correct'.\r\nI have asked this question to identify this part for years and never an accurate answer.\r\nUsually if you know year, make and model you can find anything. But I can't even take the first step here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613436872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5755747, "authorName": "papa94301", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papa94301/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vetteventura41 I am wondering if the GFX I saw in Milwaukee was a roadster with a black convertible top. Do you think that's possible?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613453476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5756698, "authorName": "michaelp1usa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelp1usa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harrisspeeedster This article says Jimmy's wife did not get a pink Pantera:\r\n\r\nhttps://autowise.com/best-and-worst-of-playmate-of-the-year-cars/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613492375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5756749, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@papa94301 The GFX I have been chasing for years is a Giallo Verde Coupe with four headlights carved into the fenders .It is a one off.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613493117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5756777, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PAW. Thank you for your comment and the link to the Italia panels fabrication.It is nice to know that someone thinks enough of the car to refabricate one as shown in the link.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613493478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5756900, "authorName": "harrisspeeedster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisspeeedster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PAW, Kuri forwarded an email to you from me.\r\nMichaelp1usa,\r\nIt appears that what I was led to believe is not correct.\r\nThe Pantera Club has knowledge of the pink Pantera and my past ownership. The link you provided says a LIV somebody was given the pink Pantera. Patty McGuire was given a 1977 dodge of some sort. \r\nlink adds, >>> were then sold through Ford dealers. Without the provenance of Liv\u2019s ownership, but in excellent condition,\r\nThat is a weird thing to add?\r\nI did buy the car in Wyoming. Its born with color was white.\r\nStand corrected with which Playboy Bunny it belonged to.\r\nRespectfully,\r\nJohn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613495174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5761106, "authorName": "hedderly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hedderly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one beautiful Italia Coupe. The chartreuse color really fits it well. Intermeccanica knew what it was doing back in Turin in the 60s (as they still do in Vancouver some 40+ years later). I'm looking forward to seeing how the auction goes. To me the price is some $60K to $70K or more short of what this thing might be worth. Good luck to all!\r\n\r\nP.S. I no longer care that much about Playboy Playmates, but I sure still love Italian cars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613520677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5761738, "authorName": "Tomdavisjr1229", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomdavisjr1229/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like this car was for sale back in December 2016 on Craigslist in Arizona.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613531226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5761758, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cleanest one i have ever seen", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613531507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5761794, "authorName": "MitchG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchg/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by MitchG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613532029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5761862, "authorName": "RandyLewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randylewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a video available?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613533411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5761946, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RandyLewis. No video available That technology is a bit beyond me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613535988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5762773, "authorName": "Turn2tc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn2tc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just sold a convertible. These are simply one of the most beautiful exotic cars designed. The proportions are nearly identical to a Daytona and Ghibli. Little known Star Power: Linda Carter drove one here in South Florida in the 70s during the Wonder Woman era.\r\nWe sold and serviced it for her at the Steering Wheel. The Italia is very under valued in terms of looks. The restored cars today do work and do not perform 1/2 bad when compared to other cars of the period.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613575585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5762817, "authorName": "DAN7160", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan7160/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned and restored a couple of these, a great alternative to expensive, high maintenance, high-strung Italian exotic cars. Many parts sources, as well as a vendor in California that specializes in this marque- http://www.italiareproductions.com/\r\nGood luck to the winning bidder.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613575962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5768737, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cockpit will fit a tall driver with plenty of room. I\u2019m 5 8 and have to use a cushion seat to sit up and forward to see properly.It comes with the car.All the electricals work properly including turn signals, windshield wipers ,warning lights,and all gauges,tach.speedo(which are Jaeger).The emergency brake holds the car on a steep slope. The car runs and drives very well with good acceleration.The cromodoras are magnesium.My next step was to be removing them,annealing,and silver powder coating which I would recommend to the next caretaker for safety and bringing them up to the quality of the rest of the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613622775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5768804, "authorName": "Elmo9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elmo9999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was for sale quite a few times in Phoenix in the last few years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613624761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5768877, "authorName": "eyeplastic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyeplastic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In small picture, I thought this car was a Datsun 240Z!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613627825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5768889, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So Cool and SO RARE! I came close to Buying a used Italia Spyder in 1971. Choice between Italia, Toyota 2000 GT and a 68 Vette 427/435 HP 4 speed Roadster. Drove all 3, All great collector cars now. Bought the Vette for $2,800. Nope - didn't keep it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613628362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5769220, "authorName": "Jack659831", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack659831/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always loved these cars, but? I think this one had final assembly at Chrysler to receive this Cuda, Challenger Super Bee color. The low bidding may come from that. \r\nLove the car,\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613655682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5769729, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RemingtonSR71 Agreed: My 1963 Griffith 600 was taken down to the original body and a new reenforced frame, fully built 351 Windsor, Richmond bullet proof 5 speed, Arndt independent rear suspension ,independent front suspension, custom cooling system, Wilwood / CNC disc brakes,Campagnola wheels,custom exhaust, were installed by previous caretakers over the years. The cost to do that now would be prohibitive but if your willing to try I would recommend purchasing the Roadster on offer from Beverly Hills Sports Cars for 69000 and building your creation for a few hundred thou.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613662908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5769825, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RidleysRides The Italias were built to be direct competitors to the 1968 to 1972 Mako Shark Corvettes ( of which I\u2019ve had versions from 427/435\u2019s on down).Body on frame configuration but extremely low production.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613664056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5770446, "authorName": "CharlieBigSpuds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebigspuds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car! For the eventual buyer I have a set of refurbed wheels that will be coming on BAT shortly too!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613671523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5772032, "authorName": "FORDSON76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordson76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kind of a dumb ? Why r you selling?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613680554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5772196, "authorName": "FORDSON76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordson76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do u have any photos of inside of trunk with mat pulled back? Please and thanks. Noticed the push button on trunk kind of scored up and set screw little rusty. Please advise. Am in Az. Not to far to drive home. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613681098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5772605, "authorName": "Tomdavisjr1229", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomdavisjr1229/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would be great next my Apollo 5000GT!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613682551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5772710, "authorName": "FORDSON76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordson76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also any motor upgrades? Is it Holley Carb? Aluminum intake?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613683047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5772897, "authorName": "Tomdavisjr1229", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomdavisjr1229/", "bidAmount": 37750, "content": "$37,750 bid placed by Tomdavisjr1229", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613683981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5773417, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FORDSON76 Stock 1970 date code 351 C with Edelbrock carb 4 barrel with the Quench 4 V cylinder heads rated at 335 HP (and it feels like every bit of that).Stock Ford. 4 Speed Manual transmission.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613686137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5773447, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tomdavisjr1229. Well it looks pretty good sitting next to my Apollo5000GT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613686316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5773479, "authorName": "MitchG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchg/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by MitchG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613686450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5773496, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FORDSON76. Come by and take a look.You will not be disappointed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613686540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5773558, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FORDSON76. At 81 years old and still doing my own mechanical and electrical work on my 14 Cars I am reluctantly starting to thin the herd .", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613686890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5773623, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tomdavisjr1229 Did you know that RM Auctions sold an Apollo5000GT. Coupe like ours for $237000 in January of 2020?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613687235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5773741, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FORDSON76. The car is now in Tempe AZ after a wonderful drive down from Flagstaff.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613687710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5773743, "authorName": "Tomdavisjr1229", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomdavisjr1229/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes,I believe that was George Finleys car.He also sold a Apollo Roadster for twice that price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613687717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5773788, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RemingtonSR71. oops. that is Beverly Hills Car Club", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613687882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774270, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tomdavisjr1229. Yep George\u2019s roadster was the first Roadster built. I saw that car at the 50th. Anniversary of the Apollo at Monterey in 2011.Also saw the aluminum bodied prototype designed by Ron Plescia and built by Intermeccanica there.Micholetti spiffed up Plescias design for the production of the 76 Coupes and 11 Roadsters (\r\nOf which I had Roadster no.6 but later sold to a Subaru Dealer in Sioux Falls ID as the restoration was beyond my capabilities. It had been converted to a drag racing car in Michigan and much modified.) That Dealer also had a lovely Coupe (can\u2019t remember if it was a 5000GT or a 3500)at the reunion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613690016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774382, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Apollo, based on the 1961 Buick Skylark with the full aluminum 215 engine was well received in 1961 but the accountant at International Motors in Oakland priced the car way too low and IM eventually went into bankruptcy . Fascinating story which is well documented in the literature.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613690908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774429, "authorName": "CCM911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccm911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel like I am pretty jaded at 57, having seen a bunch of cars over the years, and here on BAT. But this particular car actually took my breath away! This is one of the best looking cars I have ever seen! The color is perfect! If only I had money (or looks). LOL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613691566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774431, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "incidentally that Dealer in Sioux Falls actually refabricated a rusty Italia Coupe with many new body panels,in steel, and finished the car back to stock.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613691674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774556, "authorName": "FORDSON76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordson76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Talked with Chuck H. from Pantera car club about this vehicle. I might just take you up on taking a look. If it does not make minimum. Glad to hear you r still active and still turning a wrench. One thing I learned you can only drive one at a time!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613693483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774583, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had two of these; an early (67) Torino and a later (71) Italia, both convertibles.\r\nI don't think I ever saw a coupe except for the few that Holman and Moody \"converted\" and called them Omegas. \r\nThey modified my 67 and it was a real nice one. The 71 I picked up at the factory and drove around Europe for about three weeks!\r\nYours is different and interesting. A few have brought big bucks but they were roadsters and near perfect. I would have fixed that minor interiors stuff and whatever else it may need. However, someone should pay some good money for this VERY rare bird!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613693862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774619, "authorName": "SirBradford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirbradford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw one of these in the mid-1970s in St. Louis County on Hanley Road, a make I'd only read about. Followed it as long as I could just to hear it. Haven't seen one since.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613694427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774937, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613699741, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5776142, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FORDSON76. I will be joining Chuck for a wine cruise Feb 27 in the Sonoita area ,driving my 1972 Pantera Lusso which is one of my daily drivers, in addition to my 1963 Griffith 600.You are welcome to join us .No Pantera required.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613744324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776231, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CharleyBigSpuds. When you put your Cromodoras on BAT be sure to describe your annealing process.I suspect there are more than a few 246 Dino\u2019s out there with unsafe wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613745606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776326, "authorName": "FORDSON76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordson76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the invite. Been on the Soniota run many times always lots of fun. U must be special driving 2 cars at once. Im the one always slumming in my old red bomb. Maybe see you on the run down there. Pantera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613746866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776692, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have never seen this car before, but the lines a Italian magnificent!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613751032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5777646, "authorName": "Bluejay1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluejay1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dobb, I've never seen one that isn't red!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613760409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5777937, "authorName": "Tejas3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tejas3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owned #50007 for quite a few years and they are great and fun sportscars to have and enjoy. Mine was the #7 built and a roadster. If you go on the internet, there are manuals, articles and more on these Intermeccanica's. The front suspension is make up of FIAT Truck parts. Just buy and enjoy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613761846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778267, "authorName": "powderkeys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powderkeys/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by powderkeys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613763174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5779690, "authorName": "mozaki007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mozaki007/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by mozaki007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613769929, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5779738, "authorName": "powderkeys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powderkeys/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by powderkeys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613770106, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780128, "authorName": "WJLaJolla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjlajolla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brings back memories when i opened my exotic and classic car dealership in 1978 my very first car i sold was a red 71 Intermeccanica coupe which was called Omega then which i paid $6000 for and was a lot of money in those days because 60's corvettes or series 1 xke and porsche 356 all were $2000 in those days so the Omega was 3 times as much!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613771901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780278, "authorName": "mozaki007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mozaki007/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by mozaki007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613772579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780330, "authorName": "BuyWeird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buyweird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every time I see one of these my heart skips a beat. As a Jr High kid in NJ in the early 70s I would beg my dad to bring me to the NY Int'l Auto Show so I could bring home the show program that listed all the oddball EuroAmerican hybrids. Italias always seemed to hold their value, but every once in a great while I would see an Indra or - God help me - a Murena 429GT listed where I would die a little thinking that maybe, just maybe it was within reach. Settled for a 72 Jensen after college that I drove daily for 20+ years, but still have the itch. Soft spot for all of these.....GLWTA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613772855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780466, "authorName": "powderkeys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powderkeys/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by powderkeys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613773453, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780538, "authorName": "Louietooie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louietooie/", "bidAmount": 48250, "content": "$48,250 bid placed by Louietooie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613773763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780563, "authorName": "mozaki007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mozaki007/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by mozaki007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613773871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780616, "authorName": "powderkeys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powderkeys/", "bidAmount": 49500, "content": "$49,500 bid placed by powderkeys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780620, "authorName": "mozaki007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mozaki007/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by mozaki007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774139, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780627, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOVE THIS CAR! Darn LOTTERY!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780733, "authorName": "powderkeys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powderkeys/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by powderkeys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780737, "authorName": "mozaki007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mozaki007/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by mozaki007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780789, "authorName": "carpoor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpoor/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by carpoor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780793, "authorName": "mozaki007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mozaki007/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by mozaki007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780798, "authorName": "powderkeys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powderkeys/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by powderkeys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780803, "authorName": "mozaki007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mozaki007/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by mozaki007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780804, "authorName": "carpoor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpoor/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by carpoor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780820, "authorName": "hedderly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hedderly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this one's still got a ways to go. good luck, bidders!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780833, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let the BATTLE ROYALE BEGIN!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780845, "authorName": "34sprint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/34sprint/", "bidAmount": 60058, "content": "$60,058 bid placed by 34sprint", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774971, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780846, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It may have ended before it started...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613774972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780856, "authorName": "carpoor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpoor/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by carpoor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613775000, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5780860, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I spoke too soon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613775013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780876, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a Cool and RARE PIECE of Italian/American History!\r\nSuper SEXY\r\nFun driver -- You will not lose this car in the Parking Lot!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613775076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780887, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 2/19/21 at $63,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613775122, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5780896, "authorName": "carpoor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpoor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seller - please contact me", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613775156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780905, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! No surprise - worth much more! Hope Hi Bidder & Seller can get together on this one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613775185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780907, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carpoor you'll get the contact info from BaT since you're the high bidder", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613775207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780913, "authorName": "vetteventura41 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all the Bidders. It has been quite an experience and very informative.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613775246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780920, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Italia Jerry, I'm sure you'll find a buyer. Good luck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613775275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780933, "authorName": "hedderly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hedderly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not too surprised either. I would have set the reserve for this beauty at about $90K and hoped for $100K. This is one of the nicer coupes I've seen, and I've seen junk coupes go for this kind of money. Good luck to the seller & high bidder. Maybe you'll be able to come to a deal.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613775359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780934, "authorName": "Turn2tc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn2tc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who ever is the last bidder should make this happen. Sold one recently for more than double this final bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613775363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5780965, "authorName": "harrisspeeedster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisspeeedster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "turn2tc,\nEverybody else feels the same.\ncar is worth 100K and $$$$$more.\nIf the buyer does not step up to at least 90K/\nlet him find another one.\nJohn", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613775556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5781147, "authorName": "carpoor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpoor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI - BAT does not give the high bidder the seller's contact info. They provide the seller the high bidder's contact info only. It is up to the seller to reach out if he would like to try to work out a deal.\r\nHaggerty values this car at pretty much the high bid - as excellent condition. Any higher would need to be classified as concours.\r\nI am still interested in talking - seller???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613777331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5781614, "authorName": "harrisspeeedster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisspeeedster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hagerty provides collector car insurance , and is a Company.\r\nMany people post sales prices on the open web, without any real documentation, social media. \r\nI am sorry, they are not a price guide .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613785829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5781725, "authorName": "Marklotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marklotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the market agreed with the Hagerty price guide", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613787786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5785570, "authorName": "JonnyRingo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonnyringo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harrisspeeedster .. I don't know what Haggerty says about the value of this car, but Sports Car Market records global auction prices and supply a median value based on those recent sales. Asking prices are moot.\r\n\r\nIn this case, they found median value to be $76,000 and an investment grade of C. The Spyder is worth considerably more. A total of 411 were built. SCM leaves it to the buyer to decide whether they're looking at an average car, or above or below the median.\r\n\r\nPersonally. I'd have to look closer, but I'll assume this to be slightly above average example, but not at the $100,000 level. $75k to $80k probably would have been all the money for some time to come, so I would have held on to it too, unless I needed the space or money for something better. It's not likely to beat inflation over time.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613930782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5785988, "authorName": "harrisspeeedster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrisspeeedster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JonnyRingo,\r\nI am within 10K or so of what you are saying.\r\nThe issues with Italias, there are few to Judge pricing on,.\r\nQuality and originality mean everything to buyers wanting to spend 100-200 K for an italian hand built exotic.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613943426, "type": "comment"}]