[{"id": 3411281, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 101956, "content": "$101,956 bid placed by craterface", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562185360, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3411294, "authorName": "Tweek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tweek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, that bid takes it 'Up a Notch'...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1562185456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411355, "authorName": "evokes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evokes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think you need any \"good luck with the auction\" on this one! Ticks all the boxes!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1562185803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411349, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted to open the bids with \u201c356\u201d or even jump a little with \u201c901\u201d or just go crazy with \u201c911\u201d or even more with\u201d1956\u201d...I guess I got it all wrong...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562185811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411370, "authorName": "Jon442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jon442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Mileage may be added during the course of the listing.\"\r\n\r\nFor me, that only adds to the value.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1562185936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411570, "authorName": "917-12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/917-12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"mirror meats\"\nMmm, tasty", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562187737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411578, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer If you keep selling of your amazing cars, it might set off a panic, unless payroll is coming up and need to flow some cash? Again impeccable taste you have on your end I must say. I can only imagine what else is up your sleeves.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562187797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411693, "authorName": "JBQuick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbquick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer: Bravo for listing your own tastefully done 356 Outlaw Speedster ! Looks like Emory Motorsports struck the right balance between Classy & Badassery with just the right amount of gingerbread. I especially like the fact that its a 1956 T1 chassis & the color appears to be the unique 5607 Aquamarine Blue metallic which only available in 1956. HTH", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1562188682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411701, "authorName": "GenauAutoWerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genauautowerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer, nice use of the photo location. I've shot a few cars up in those abandoned gunnery stations up on the Marin headlands.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562188771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411754, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! A beautiful Speedster that looks original but performs way better. I recall that the '55 Speedsters had 16\" wheels, but I'd consider going back to 15s; must have been a tough decision for the builders. Why a four-speed and not a five? OK, with 2.4 liters, there's enough torque that you might not need a five. Great to see that it's driven!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562189080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411771, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I knew this Outlaw would be packing some big guns but the first bid blew me away. Beautiful....just a beautiful build. Will be a great auction to follow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562189210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411798, "authorName": "Handbuiltcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handbuiltcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was fortunate enough to meet and have conversations with Rod Emory at an @AUTOCONDUCT event this past Sunday in downtown Los Angeles. He was very down-to-earth and a true enthusiast (even at 1/43 scale). The day after my big lottery win I will make appointments with him and the Singer folks for two pieces of full scale drivable engineering art.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1562189503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411807, "authorName": "bringatrailer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@917-12 - Dinner is served. Thanks... corrected. \r\n\r\n@WAGONBOYTD - Just time to change things up a bit. Always have our eyes on the next car. :)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562189573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411825, "authorName": "RickDale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickdale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW !!! What a car...GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562189735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411905, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer seems like we all do that, but some not with the caliper of cars you have. I\u2019d ask what you have your eye on. But usually we don\u2019t tell people until after the fact? at least I don\u2019t. Simply spectacular.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562190377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411933, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe the coolest \"outlaw\" 356 I have ever seen. So many exotic and unique features. I see BAT has responded already with big bids.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1562190752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411940, "authorName": "PNW356Fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pnw356fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular. Rod & his crew always do amazing work", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1562190865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411995, "authorName": "CFred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The be all and end all of outlaw Porsches. I can hardly bear to look at this auction. Of course, I will. Probably hourly.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562191785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412019, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of course, if the matching sister to this car were included in the auction, I would just have to bid!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562192372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412175, "authorName": "MrBonus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbonus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much for the wheel chock?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1562196558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412193, "authorName": "calanc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calanc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. This may be the best looking car i have ever seen.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1562197036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412230, "authorName": "bringatrailer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JBQuick - We believe that it is indeed wearing Aquamarine Blue, but didn\u2019t want to state that for sure since we have seen some Speedsters with non-metallic blues claim them as Aquamarine. This car is metallic.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1562198319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412364, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just want to thank all of the very fortunate 'High Bidders' that won their their Auctions.\r\nWe now know where some of that 5% Buyers Fee goes...\r\n\r\nLooking forward to the day that I can contribute to the kitty. \r\n\r\nMoney well spent.\r\n\r\n(Which is way more than I can say about our governments and our taxes...)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1562202610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412389, "authorName": "V.D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v.d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The horn, the parking brake, and the mirrors. Really. And it is selling for a 100,000 bananas.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1562203573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412498, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aquamarine blue came in both metallic and non metallic paint.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562207839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412801, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 110356, "content": "$110,356 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562229691, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3412841, "authorName": "John_in_T.O.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_t.o.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you're Hurley Haywood, you can sit in any Porsche you like without asking the owner.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1562238270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412864, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's 1956 and this is sitting in a New York showroom window on a rotating turntable . Crowds are hustling to get a better look as the lights pick up every subtle curve of the Aquamarine surface and the enticing supple leather , mentally calculating the balances in their savings , checkbooks, and future earnings . I think this is one Porsche would have been more than proud to have built", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562240948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412902, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s my old Speedster. I had Rod build it for me. He found me a barn find Speedster near Sacramento that was non numbers matching but body in great shape. We had to pay cash! Yes, it\u2019s the 1956 aquamarine metallic which is different than the \u201858/\u201859 non metallic aquamarine blue. We tried to keep it as stock looking as possible. It has remade annular disc brakes too which were used briefly on the Carrera\u2019s before they switched to ATE brakes. Rod does great work and also built me a coupe and a 55 pre A speedster race car. Polo engine is wonderful too.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1562242696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412905, "authorName": "Carmanclay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmanclay/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by Carmanclay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562243058, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3412911, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, it\u2019s a color change as when we bought it it was red, though I\u2019m not sure that\u2019s the original kardex color either. But aquamarine blue metallic was an offered color for this year.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1562243233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412914, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes totally amazing. No not an outlaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562243313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412915, "authorName": "Longhoodbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longhoodbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing car and build in every way. I could stare at the photos of the just the wheel hub and rotor/caliper setup for hours (Still can't exactly figure out how the caliper is mounted internally to the rotor). This has to be one of the most fun (real) speedsters in the world. I'm also assuming the owner gets the \"Is it a kit car\" question a lot and they must be confused when you say it's real. I think I would probably just say \"Yes, it's a replica\" just to avoid people telling me how much it's worth. I can't wait to see what this sells for and it really tells the real story of how special an Emory built 356 has become. At 125k with 8 days to go there will be a LOT of people watching this one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562243368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412920, "authorName": "metropical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metropical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no fan of Porsche, but that's nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562243544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412923, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice looking vehicle, gotta scope out those photo shoot sites", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562243618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412931, "authorName": "GMAndres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmandres/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife caught me drooling just looking at this one.....looking over my shoulder, I believe she was relieved it had four tires versus two ....... legs! I don\u2019t know how relieved she would have been if she had known that I was calculating what I could get if I sold her, her Subaru Forester.....and maybe two of the kids. ( A guy can dream, can\u2019t he?). GLWTA on this beauty, sir!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1562243830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412961, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@longhoodbill I was never asked if that\u2019s a kit car! One quick look at the shifter, emergency brake, etc will tell any semi knowledgeable car guy this is a 356. Rod even made me s 356 A style shifter as I wanted that authentic more delicate look unique to an A.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1562244443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412994, "authorName": "johnsorr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnsorr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Just wow!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562245056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413000, "authorName": "jmtwilson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmtwilson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You have to admire someone who takes a barn find that would likely bring ridiculous money at auction, without even blowing the dust off it, and turns it into a stealth resto-mod to be driven and enjoyed. hats off to the owner and builder for doing this and I hope the buyer will enjoy it in the same spirit.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1562245154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413001, "authorName": "BrewerModels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewermodels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to see a photo of the Speedster with its matching coupe twin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562245193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413013, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BrewerModels matching twin coupe? You mean the stone grey coupe with green interior Rod also built?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562245545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413033, "authorName": "BrewerModels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewermodels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rower As the article states, \"He started with a neglected but intact genuine Speedster project car and built this Speedster and a coupe as a matching pair for a customer in Oregon.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562246052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413082, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 140000, "content": "$140,000 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562247383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3413094, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brewermodels That was my coupe then Rod built. We started with it first but when the donor speedster was found that was the priority. It wasn\u2019t the same color though but the same specs like the engine, transmission, suspension and brakes. I didn\u2019t drive the coupe much as the speedster being an open car was that much more enjoyable! It\u2019s a great car.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562247857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413099, "authorName": "speedsternyc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedsternyc/", "bidAmount": 1410000, "content": "$1,410,000 bid placed by speedsternyc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562247923, "type": "bat-bid-canceled"}, {"id": 3413106, "authorName": "Condorlini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/condorlini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that is either a motivated buyer, or a decimal point in the wrong place!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1562248030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413107, "authorName": "aleccartio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that was a bidding mistake there, jump up to 1.4 million. Have seen it happen before @bat", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1562248037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413122, "authorName": "JohnMc5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmc5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Annnnnnd we have a winner! Lol,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562248397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413160, "authorName": "Dellorto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dellorto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd take an Emory Outlaw over a Runge Frankfurt Flyer any day of the week. Beautiful!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562249463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413163, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well...that escalated rather quickly...??????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562249544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413168, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe he put an extra zero in there by mistake. Don't think I ever saw a bid go up a mil in one increment. Remarkable car though....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562249683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413181, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bidders credit card got hit with 70,000 hold???!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562249828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413199, "authorName": "912R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/912r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is having a bad morning right about now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562250119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413215, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Or a good morning...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562250480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413241, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Jerry, what are you doing this week?\r\n\r\nWeellllll, Im stuck here watching this auction, I mean what is the deal with this BAT?\r\n\r\nBeautiful build but 1.4mm is insanity. If I won the Powerball I would spend 1.4 million on about a dozen cool cars not just one 63 year old Porsche.\r\n\r\nHappy 4th of July to all!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562251205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413244, "authorName": "dave51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's gotta be Seinfeld making a bid like that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562251325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413248, "authorName": "moto-mendo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto-mendo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car! I'd rather have the stock Dino....but that's just me. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562251384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413281, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least @speedsterNYC card is a AMEX BLACK card!! Didn't think the fireworks started so early in the day!!\nwonder what their alert said on their phone at 8:50 am", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562251864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413300, "authorName": "2hipgottago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hipgottago/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe someone put decimal in wrong place, these are $25,000 to $35,000 cars I believe\r\n( I could be wrong)??????????", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562252216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413316, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2hipgottago you couldn\u2019t buy the engine for $35,000. This is a real Porsche speedster and even if it was a rusty wreck it would be worth six figures. Let alone with Emory building it into an incredible outlaw.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562252659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413320, "authorName": "2hipgottago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hipgottago/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dumb me, it started off as a real Speedster I thought it was a vintage Speedster, SORRY", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562252705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413355, "authorName": "Wjhpc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjhpc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, was just getting ready to bid. Was prepared to go to $340K. \r\nI guess that bidder really wants that outlaw.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562253794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413373, "authorName": "reggiedog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reggiedog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I heard there's a new BAT rule for super high bids like this. \r\n\r\nIn order to protect the bidder who obviously really wants it, and prevent posers from running it up, knowing that it'll just waste the high-bidder's money, they immediately close the auction and award it to the super-high bidder! ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562254200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413379, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wjhpc that bid was undoubtedly a mistake. It was the next bid above $140k but with mistaken zeros. I\u2019m sure it will get rescinded but maybe since it\u2019s a holiday it\u2019s taking longer? If it doesn\u2019t I sold it way too cheap! And you can get close to a Carrera Speedster at those prices!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562254374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413382, "authorName": "Tasoe99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tasoe99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe this is a typo and bidder wanted to raise by 10 k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562254422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413418, "authorName": "aircooled2.02.4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aircooled2.02.4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW Rod Emory is loosing sleep now!\n\nHe is leaving BIG money on the table!\n\nHis customers are ready to receive a handsome return as we are seeing now!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562255276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413424, "authorName": "Chas_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chas_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the retro inside out disc brakes brakes which emulate the first version of Porsche discs.\r\nThis is more a piece of industrial artwork than a car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562255360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413436, "authorName": "speedsternyc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedsternyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bid of $1,410,000 was canceled by BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562255633, "type": "bat-bid-canceled"}, {"id": 3413438, "authorName": "aircooled2.02.4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aircooled2.02.4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a REAL speedster but not sure its worth twice a stock speedster..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562255700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413439, "authorName": "aircooled2.02.4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aircooled2.02.4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn.. excitement gone lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562255736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413441, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@speedsternyc - Careful there! As much as we would love for that to be the winning bid, we think you should give it another shot.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562255775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413467, "authorName": "Carmanclay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmanclay/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by Carmanclay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562256521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3413506, "authorName": "boxerboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seriously beautiful car !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562257259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413518, "authorName": "Jeffmeyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffmeyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "waiting for @speedsternyc to thank and wish the staff at Bat a nice 4th of July weekend. I will however extend my best wishes for a Happy 4th to the Bat staff along with its many devoted followers.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1562257494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413523, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's what happens when you party too much on the night before a holiday. I almost had a heart attack when I opened this up a couple of hours ago and saw that bid!\n\nNow let's see how this does over the next 9 days.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562257656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413527, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 155356, "content": "$155,356 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562257699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3413578, "authorName": "Cobraracer22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraracer22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my favorite Emory builds. After owning an Emory Coupe for about 5 years now, it's still one of my favorite cars to drive. They look cool as hell but the real magic is driving the snot out of them and looking at the expression on people's faces when the cute little car that should have 75HP goes blowing by them at 90mph without downshifting up a grade. I can't believe you're selling it but GLWS!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562258730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413589, "authorName": "jmood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the color and code?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562258987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413602, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jmood it\u2019s aquamarine blue metallic 5607, which is a 1956 color. Not to be confused with aquamarine blue non metallic in 1958/59. It\u2019s original color when I bought it was red, but that may have been repainted from ivory. I don\u2019t recall what was on the kardex. But 5607 is an appropriate color for the year. \n\n@cobraracer22 you are right they are great cars. I\u2019m going to have Rod build me another coupe as soon as I find the right patina coupe and with his latest engine.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1562259757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413617, "authorName": "jmood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "rower. Thanks. The car looks better than the paint chip. I've been looking a blue metallic\r\nfor my 1956 Panhard Special Barquette.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562259793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413656, "authorName": "jaredbates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaredbates/", "bidAmount": 165000, "content": "$165,000 bid placed by jaredbates", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562260619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3413742, "authorName": "bringatrailer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI @rower, it is @Cobraracer22 that owns your Coupe that you commissioned along with this car. And thanks for all the info. If you have any photos of the car or the build, let us know! We remember Rod posting one of the red car covered in dust. \r\n\r\nHappy 4th you guys!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1562262914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413745, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rod Emory....what's there to say !!!\r\nAbsolutely, amazing....!!! I'm totally jealous....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562262967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413849, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer I\u2019ll look for photos when I get back from vacation. \n\nI\u2019ve owned 11 356\u2019s. 3 were speedsters, 3 were roadsters, a Carrera GS and a alloy GT Speedster. This was my favorite driver except for the GT Speedster but that\u2019s a whole different car but this speedster is definitely more potent)\n\nAnd all the parking brakes aren\u2019t to be trusted (as @bringatrailer disclosed). I\u2019m sure the mirrors just need to be tightened though they always seem to vibrate in the housings so need to hold them to be usable!. \n\nThis Speedster was a no expense spared build. I wanted it to look stock but with enhanced drivability. I knew Rod from racing and was really impressed with the work he did. \n\nHe found the Speedster and drove down with cash. A lot of cash. It was filthy but no rust. Perfect candidate. \n\nHis latest generation polo motors are even better, but this car has great torque and power. This build was for usable torque not max horsepower so it was really great on the street. Gearbox and brakes and handling. I\u2019d have no concerns driving it anywhere. \n\nMaybe the new owner did, but I never had the top up!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1562265844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413912, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 175356, "content": "$175,356 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562267114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3413942, "authorName": "Cobraracer22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraracer22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer there was a magazine article done on both cars after the build completion, @rower might have a copy. I have it on my old computer but could probably dig it out if so desired. And my parking brake doesn't work all that well either, her only flaw I suppose.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1562268140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413947, "authorName": "sting66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sting66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the numbers for HP and torque? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562268290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414099, "authorName": "Alonso51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alonso51/", "bidAmount": 180000, "content": "$180,000 bid placed by Alonso51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562272433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3414111, "authorName": "Pork_Pie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pork_pie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Poor choice of colour.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562272846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414272, "authorName": "bringatrailer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Poor choice of .... comment?\r\n\r\nThe color is one of our favorite parts of the car. It is pretty good in pics but amazing in person. Come see for yourself.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1562274111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414270, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m by no means an authority, but I thought normal Emory builds were called \u201cOutlaws\u201d and anything with this drivetrain upgrade got the Emory Special moniker. Is that true?\n\nLovely to see one offered here. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562277966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414284, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mynameistimo 346\u2019s with drivetrain upgrades and minimal body changes I believe are called Outlaws where the ones he completely reworks body style are called Specials. They also have modified drivetrains too", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562278274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414305, "authorName": "Lotus7A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotus7a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great presentation with pics in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Barbara, Carmel, San Francisco, and Marin County. Did I miss any?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562278990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414325, "authorName": "werthie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/werthie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "serious question: buy this this Outlaw Speedster or the almost-too-nice-to-drive '72 911S? unfortunately, i can\u2019t afford both. :-)\r\nserious question, though . . . .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562279850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414327, "authorName": "jaredbates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaredbates/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bringatrailer where is the \u201856 speedster located? I\u2019d like to see it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562279950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414397, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pork_Pie - Sorry to say, sir, but you are completely wrong in your assessment of the color. Of course, you might not like it and that is fine. However, the color here is Aquamarine Metallic Blue over a Red interior.\n\nFirst, it is a correct 356 color and color combination. Second, it is even more correct for a car, built in MY 56 as Aquamarine Metallic was only available in this year. Third, in fact, it is so popular that this color can drive a significant premium (If correct for a particular car) over more common shades of Red, Ivory or Silver. Fourth, and that's only my opinion, it is the best color to ever grace a Porsche. This car look like fun for miles. Love the almost-all stock look.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1562283760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414404, "authorName": "cmaj7th", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmaj7th/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just think, for where this is going to end up, one could buy a car with much greater styling, design, provenance and historical importance- a real Alfa Romeo GTAm or GTA. One is a diamond (the Alfa), the other (the Porsche), lead. As they say in Italian, \"pensalo bene\", which means \"think it over....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562283877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414549, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@werthie I think it\u2019s a pretty easy decision. I\u2019ve obviously owned this Emory speedster and I have a 1973 RS, which is similar to that build.\r\n\r\nBoth builds look really well done and by experts.\r\n\r\nSo the question is simply:\r\n\r\n1. Do you want an open car or a coupe? If you drive on nice weekends a Speedster is awesome. Some prefer coupes.\r\n\r\n2. The 911 will feel much more modern. I like the feel of earlier 356\u2019s but in traffic etc the 911 is better.\r\n\r\n3. This 356 is effectively an early 911 in performance especially with the IRS and less weight over the rear. But the steering will feel less precise.\r\n\r\n4. Which turns you on more visually? Which gives you more pride of ownership? Go with that one.\r\n\r\nNo wrong decision.\r\n\r\nNeither is stock. Emory harder to find and will take longer. The Emory speedster is more valuable and will sell for more .\r\n\r\nBoth seem awesome though. Do you prefer an apple or an orange?\r\n\r\nCheers!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1562290857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414574, "authorName": "werthie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/werthie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rower\r\nmany thanks for the thoughtful response.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562292389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414614, "authorName": "ELK94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elk94/", "bidAmount": 215000, "content": "$215,000 bid placed by ELK94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562294178, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3414617, "authorName": "MrBonus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbonus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbaum I appreciate your thorough, thoughtful reply however peer reviewed studies have proven that Baltic Blue is the greatest Porsche color of all time. Outside of that however this car is perfect and I am willing to barter with still-functioning internal organs for the rights to its title.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562294463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414618, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Just think, for where this is going to end up, one could buy a car with much greater styling, design, provenance and historical importance...think it over\u2026\"\n\nComments like that is why there's rules like this,\n\nRule #4: The market sets the price.\nAll too often we see cars sell to readers for prices that others condemn. This is because for nearly every car, at every price, there will be a group of people who are certain it\u2019s too expensive. We live in a free market, though, where the seller and buyer determine the price, so saying something is too expensive isn\u2019t really saying anything all. If you want to make a case for a price opinion, point to a comparable sale or offer instead.\n\nDidn't see a link to a comparable 356 currently on the market. Just a mention of a car they apparently prefer more.\n\nNo matter. \nPretty sure whoever has 6 digits to drop on this has probably thought it through.\n\n... Or they're obscenely rich and just feel like spending some chump change on this pretty little car.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562294549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414634, "authorName": "ELK94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elk94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy Fourth, Folks. Figured this was a good place to leave my first bid on BAT.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1562295415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414680, "authorName": "rodemory", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodemory/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a link to an article on the car. \r\n\r\nhttps://drive.google.com/a/emorymotorsports.com/file/d/0B97cqr5CxwTSNmtlbFNRT2t0ZjQ/view?usp=drivesdk", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1562299076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414689, "authorName": "cmaj7th", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmaj7th/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greenmachines1, It's true that we live not only in a free market but also free exchange of ideas is good too. I also don't think that every car can only be compared to other examples of a comparable sale or offer of the same car. I believe that certain cars of different marques can be in the same sector and/or natural competitors and are therefore comparable. Simply put, I believe there can be trans marque analysis and comparison. So in this case, I don't think this is an example of someone simply preferring one marque to another. Simply put, I believe that there can be trans marque analysis with regard to price. The Alfa Romeo GTA or GTaM is just a better car than this Porsche under any perspective for the price, exclusivity, performance, provenance, sound and just the thrill of the drive. And I wouldn't assume that just because someone has a lot money means they did their research and came to a well reasoned conclusion.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562299616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414690, "authorName": "07045", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/07045/", "bidAmount": 217500, "content": "$217,500 bid placed by 07045", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562299654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3414725, "authorName": "jaredbates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaredbates/", "bidAmount": 228000, "content": "$228,000 bid placed by jaredbates", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562302502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3414862, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer Rod emailed you the photos and article for you to post. It\u2019s such a great car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562327252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415335, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cmaj7th\n\nFirst and foremost, I don't write the Rules, I simply remind people of the Rules here on this site in order to try and prevent this site from turning into that 'other' site that begins with an 'f'.\nI suppose, by definition, a reference to a sale of comparable quality in regards to a different make and model could be used, and is to be used to make your point effective.\nAs the Rule clearly states, \"... so saying something is too expensive isn\u2019t really saying anything all. If you want to make a case for a price opinion, point to a comparable sale or offer instead.\"\nSimply provide what they ask to validate your point.\n\nSo I took a quick look through the 'BaT Results' in regards to Alfas and 356's.\nTo date, there have been 594 Alfa Romeo auctions and 9 currently on auction.\nThere have been 145 356 auctions and 3 currently on auction.\n\nThe first thing that stood out is that the 356 seems to frequently generate 6 figures such as this example.\nSome will say this is market value, others will say it's the personal value of what the bidder feels it's worth and is willing to spend in order to win their dream machine.\nIt's their money to do with what they wish, so it really doesn't matter what anyone thinks.\n\nEveryone here is entitled to their opinion, whether or not anyone agrees with it. \nBut to show up at these auctions such as this or the recent Premium Listing '97 911 and say something is overpriced, without fully explaining why, is considered trolling by many here.\nKinda like what the Seller implied during his Balduzzi Alfa auction.\n\nAnd for the record, I'm not assuming \"...that just because someone has a lot money means they did their research and came to a well reasoned conclusion.\"\nNotice I said \"pretty sure\", a term used when there is a bit of doubt. \n\nLegend has it that Randy sold his beloved 356 to fund this site.\nHis site is now offering another 356 right here right now.\nI hope everyone respects this, and comments respectfully as this site has respectfully allowed us all to be members of the best place to buy and sell cars.\n\n'Enuf said.", "likes": 26, "timestamp": 1562339354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415794, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an incredible Speedster. Everything is 'just right' and Aquamarine is my favorite Porsche color. In fact, a couple years ago I was looking at ordering a new Boxster Spyder and wanted it PTS in Aquamarine with red interior and Porsche refused...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562346681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415939, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Countrysquire I wonder if they would consider selling it in primer with red interior so you could have it custom painted in Aquamarine ? It would be a striking combo on a new Spyder .There once was a time when you could get special orders as long as the extra dollar amount was sufficient. This one hits all the marks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562347690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3416485, "authorName": "micro9301", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/micro9301/", "bidAmount": 250356, "content": "$250,356 bid placed by micro9301", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562351479, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3416677, "authorName": "sting66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sting66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, do you have the numbers for HP and torque? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562352889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3416805, "authorName": "jaredbates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaredbates/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller where is the car located?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562353944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3416823, "authorName": "micro9301", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/micro9301/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "San Francisco Bay Area. It is the first thing mentioned in the grey information box at the top of the listing. Also, the golden gate bridge in the pics kind of gives it away....", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1562354094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3417563, "authorName": "nyoom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nyoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "there's just something unique about these original speedsters, especially when someone like Emory gets their mitts on em", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562359534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3418526, "authorName": "initspurestform", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/initspurestform/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rod is to 356 what Singer is to 911.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562367100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419225, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I first saw some of Rod's cars while on his dad's website looking for parts. Love/lust at first sight. Nothing has changed over the intervening years including my too meager net worth. I can still lust though and this car is beautiful to look at and must be a hoot to drive with the updated mechanicals. Thanks you Rod for doing what you do. And thank you to all those who can commission a Emory Special or Outlaw for doing so.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1562380788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419441, "authorName": "cmaj7th", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmaj7th/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greenmachines1, saying you don't make a rule which you are citing in support of your position is disingenuous if not downright unintelligent. If you cite the rule, you are advocating its applicability, regardless of whether you wrote it or not. In this case, you appear to continue to misunderstand the point. I did not simply say that the car was too expensive. I pointed out a 2 specific models- the Alfa Romeo GTA and the GTam- which are in a very similar price range, and gave very specific reasons why they are a better choice for this money than a replica 356. They simply look and drive better than any 356 and have much more historical significance and racing history. You did not contest that or in any way dispute that. All you could do was give some vague statistical data on how many Alfa's and Porsche 356's have been or are on auction. If you want specific auction results, that is not a problem, but everyone can access those for themselves. As a result, the rule you cited was substantially if not fully complied with. In fact, in the comment you referred to regarding the 1997 911S, I gave a fairly specific analysis of why I thought that car was overpriced. In addition, saying that we are all free to spend our money on whatever floats their boat is similarly nonsensical. We all know that. But it never hurts to hear another opinion by someone that presents a different analysis than the one a bidder might be aware of. For example, someone may say, \"hey, let me see what the hay this guy is talking about\" and then come a way with a perspective theretofore not contemplated. That has happened to many people including me and s a win-win situation because if after taking all the info that is out there into account, the potential buyer still wants a 356, that is all fine and dandy and their decision is even more validated. If they change their mind, then they learned something new and believe that that person is making a more informed decision if they are aware of more of what has been put out there. That, to me, makes their decision a more informed one. In essence, the more information one has to make a decision on, the more informed that person's decision is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562394028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419453, "authorName": "bringatrailer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We were in touch with Rod via text and he supplied some more information and pics. We have added photos to the gallery from when the car was found near Stockton, California. If you follow him on Instagram you'll know that he goes and chases down project 356s like this fairly often. This was one of those cars. Rod said that they covered it in plastic and had to fumigate the entire car to kill all the spiders in it. \r\n\r\nWe also added some shots provided by Rod of the brakes when new to illustrate the design. Pretty cool stuff.\r\n\r\nThen we added photos of when the floorboards and longitudinals were replaced during the build.\r\n\r\n@sting66 - We looked through some correspondence and saw that engine output was quoted by Rod at 185HP and 172 lb-ft., so we added that to the listing. The steering wheel is also a VDM and not a Nardi, so we made that correction. \r\n\r\nAnd he does indeed refer to it as an Outlaw instead of a Special. \r\n\r\nLet us know if you have any other questions!\r\n-BaT", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562396417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419529, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic 152 looks like the opening of King Tut's tomb protected by the curse of the black widows .Still quite a treasure just sitting out there all those years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562413992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419600, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It had been barn stored and only moved under that cover relatively recently. The tarp blew off and a guy spotted it and bought it. Was going to take it to the swap meet or somewhere and sell it unless Rod would meet him there with cash. I had to call my bank and get the money to Rod who had to go to several different branches to find enough bundles of $10,000 each as no one branch had enough on hand. Rod was super nervous driving with that much as was I. There\u2019s a great photo of him holding the cash. What\u2019s also amazing is what great condition the car was in. If it hadn\u2019t been non numbers matching engine I don\u2019t think I could have made it into an Emory outlaw as it was such great condition but it wasn\u2019t an I\u2019m sure glad I did! I personally like the beehive lights on the T1\u2019s too. \r\n\r\nI\u2019ll also add that Rod is a superb guy who I view now as a good friend. If anything ever goes wrong with this car he\u2019ll be there for you. I\u2019ve known him now for 20 years and never have I heard a single bad thing about him or ever heard him say something bad about someone else. He\u2019s super honest and high integrity. I\u2019ve owned 2 Emory outlaws, 1 Emory Special and an Emory 1955 Speedster vintage race car - each was fantastic and Rod has always been a pleasure to work with.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1562417293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419650, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cmaj7th \n\nI take exception to you calling this a \u201creplica 356\u201d as it\u2019s an original 356 with much improved running gear. Using such clearly erroneous terms undercuts whatever argument you are trying to make. \n\nAs for Alfa GTA\u2019s, well I love them too. My first car was an Alfa spyder. Please don\u2019t try to compare a closed coupe that\u2019s 10 years newer to an open 1950\u2019s car. They are completely different. I respect the GTA as I raced many times against Heather Mozart in her very well prepared GTA and lost every time in my Elva Courier (basically a MGB). The GTA was lighter, bigger engine and better brakes not to mention she was a superb driver. The GTA shouldn\u2019t have been running in that class. Put the GTA against my Lola mk1 though and with the Lolas lighter weight it would have won. So what\u2019s the point?\n\nEmory\u2019s outlaw 356\u2019s though are also light and have great engines and brakes - surely would beat my old Elva and would beat the GTA too, if it was race prepped. \n\nSo I don\u2019t get your point in comparing across cars. I would take a Speedster over a GTA for looks and pleasure. I love 356\u2019s. I\u2019d also love to have a step nose GTA but I know I wouldn\u2019t use it as much.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1562418942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419664, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rower The Gods were surely smiling upon the two of you that day. you've answered my question to myself on how a car could remain in that kind of condition, left to the elements", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562419178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419689, "authorName": "34Century", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/34century/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow 1956 Porshe Roadster IMMACULATE.\r\nAll of Attention to Detail ,2nd to None.\r\nFull Purchase History, Gorgeous Colors, Words\r\nCannot Accurately Define this Motor Car.\r\nThank you for Sharing this 1 If a Kind \"Porshe\r\nSpeedster on the BAT platform, Rock On ???", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1562419958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419795, "authorName": "Capt._Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt._doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always learn so much reading BAT every day -- text, comments and pictures included - that set of 157 photos alone took me through 3 mugs of coffee.\r\nThis beautiful car is far beyond my means or needs - my learning curve however spiked considerably.\r\nBAT is offering such a variety of cars and such a fast turnover makes it an exciting site that I am forced to allot time for reading it every day.\r\nHaving a builder like Rod Emory working magic is a national treasure.\r\nTruly stunned by the car and the history of its creation.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1562423427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3420462, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cmaj7th sounds...Flat......!!! \r\nKeeps hitting a sour note.....comment flagged....\r\nSome people use the word resto...mod...\r\nTo describe these types of vehicles.....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562449090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3420596, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "rower, I would say up graded,.to handle the additional \r\nHp & torque... At the time,these cars were never indented \r\nTo have a 200 Bhp. Is it a improvement? I can't say.\r\nAll I do know, is 356 the did everything they were intended \r\nTo do with, 80 hp....all day long......\r\nWant to go faster buy a Carrera GT or 911.\r\nI sat and had a beer with Rods Father\r\nAt Portland historic races many years back.\r\nVery nice man.....very helpful with his\r\nKnowledge ....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562456498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421021, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have been fortunate enough to own several of Rod's builds. Each build is a unique car with no two completely alike. \r\nI don't think you can find a nicer, more considerate, caring or more creative individual in the automotive world, than Rod. \r\nI know this is a bold statement but I truly believe that we will all be looking back at Rod's work/creations, as works of rolling art similar to the way we look at a Picasso, Stella or a Basquiat. \r\nThe build quality and creative genius is apparent in each of his creations. Like all other art, it is sometimes controversial and not appreciated by all. Such is true art. \r\nHis success is so well deserved. Some people say it might be luck. I say, hard work makes good luck and Rod is one of the luckiest guys in the world. GO ROD............", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1562507202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421052, "authorName": "Smiley48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smiley48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So far not a single comment that the car should have been \u201csaved and restored rather than chopped up and made into a hot rod\u201d\r\nWhere are the purists?\r\nA few years ago a stock C2 Corvette or a \u201857 Chevy would have sold for more than a modified one but not anymore. \r\nAs an owner of a \u201856 Outlaw coupe I am more than ready to see the same thing happen in the 356 world.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562508711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421229, "authorName": "RoyzMG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royzmg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the blue paint. Much, much better than the typical silver Porsche color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562517848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421324, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I could only have one Porsche, this might be it! This is timeless. It will always garner the knowing crowds where", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562524001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421366, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(Continued) Ever it shows up. Rod built his 2nd Emory Special for me. \u201855 Continental Coupe with 1.5 Ltr twin plug Polo engine carrying 908 profile cams and a 901/5 trans with 904 quick change main shaft. Early 911 rear suspension and mono block Brembo brakes. What a car! It could pull 10,000 rpm after proprietary spray bars were put in The IDA 48s and Doug Robinson of Berschied personally constructed the nest of snakes exhaust. We clocked it at 151.52 (another story).\r\nI now have the RS Spyder Chris Runge built for me that we both designed. Chris did a magnificent job on it. It would be hard to choose which one I liked best. Both were People\u2019s Choice award winners and featured in multi car mags and TV.\r\nIt has been a great run and a real hoot. Best part of these adventures was getting to know Rod and Chris. These are two of the best , honest hard working unique artisans and truly skilled craftsmen. So guys, here\u2019s your chance to change your life! These just don\u2019t come around often. If you can swing it, this thing has the ability to change your life! You will meet the most interesting people at any car event you attend!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1562526278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421422, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you can swing it. This thing has the ability to\r\nChange you life, ! In which regards\" for better or worse ?\r\nEmory builds nice cars....a lot of thought go's into his\r\nBuilds along with time & money ...I can appreciate..\r\nRight now the 356 are in demand....Question is...\r\nFor how long... I know the serious collectors \r\nMay not justify.. spending X numbers of dollars\r\nOn certain cars..... It all go's back to this Generation \r\nThing & changing technology...\r\nWhen was the last time you put a video cassette \r\nIn your player... \r\nSwing.... \" We shall see\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562530531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421518, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Emory Specials, Emory Outlaws, Runge RS Spyder- you have them because you love to look at them and drive em. It ain\u2019t an investment like AMZN. I never got any enjoyment os shared stocks with my sons or other folks. Like my long time dear friend Dean Polopolis said so well- \u201c heck, they either get it or they don\u2019t.\u201d Dad told me many times growing up - aim above the target son.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1562536250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421689, "authorName": "tcspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this a car that drives as good as it looks! Discs, 5\" wheels, emory suspension! Worth a premium.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562547428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421797, "authorName": "bill_sd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_sd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am no where in this price market but I can't stop coming to just look at this purest essence of motor sport creativiity, joy, obsession and passion", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562553763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421879, "authorName": "AkechiMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akechimotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Smiley48\r\n\r\n\"Where are the purists?\" Finally leaving the market, thank God. For quite some time, the adage, \"They're only new once\" was taken to obsessive-compulsive extremes. Well, anyone who has actually owned a stock vintage car knows you spend more time on the side of the road or the back of a flatbed than you do actually driving it. When done well, resto-moding - especially non-matching numbers cars - should ADD value, not detract it. Who would rather have a stock 'Cuda over a Roadstershop build? Or an Emory over a non-matching 356? Some things are sacred (certain Ferraris and Porsches, cars with significant race history, etc.), but if it's already missing it's original engine or transmission, there's no sacrilege in making it your own.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1562563753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3422392, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AkechiMotors Very few 356ers spend time on the side of the road or on a flatbed. 356s have always been one of the most reliable old cars.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1562601037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3422536, "authorName": "AkechiMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akechimotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dougdadmac\r\n\r\nThen I must have been one of the unlucky ones, because mine was in the shop more than it was one the road until I made some 21st century improvements. After that, it was a lot more reliable and fun to drive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562604258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3422593, "authorName": "StradaleCorsa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stradalecorsa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a fantastic build, and it's clear that the Emory team put everything into building each car, a man can dream..one day maybe! Looking forward to catching up with Rod when he visits the UK next.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562605261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3423805, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow\r\nI can't believe I passed over this in the BaT cue for so long. I should have noticed that those wheels were a clue to some hidden fun. Just chock full of Emory magic! I also appreciate the sellers courag