[{"id": 7481779, "authorName": "Trippfointaine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trippfointaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First in. Plain gorgeous. Granatrot is such a handsome colour. The 3.5 addition, 16\" Alpinas, brake booster, Petri steering wheel, refinished wood etc - there doesn't look to be anything wanting. Good luck!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1639617058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7481791, "authorName": "AHill007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahill007/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by AHill007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639617140, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7481796, "authorName": "nomoclutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nomoclutch/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by nomoclutch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639617182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7481818, "authorName": "SlowMo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - absolutely gorgeous car!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1639617673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7481855, "authorName": "ravana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ravana/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an achingly beautiful car.\r\n\r\nTwo thumbs up to the previous & current owner for doing such a great job preserving it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1639618099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7481869, "authorName": "mdm70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdm70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunningly gorgeous and very nice video presentation! No luck needed with this auction.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1639618294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7481889, "authorName": "Electricbug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electricbug/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Electricbug", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639618682, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7481891, "authorName": "firecodeconsult", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firecodeconsult/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy @#$%!!!!! Beautiful!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639618704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7481893, "authorName": "adjmcloon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adjmcloon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What do we think, $120k? More?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639618749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7481917, "authorName": "firecodeconsult", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firecodeconsult/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".....well, unfortunately the radio doesn't work, so I'm out... sheesh", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1639619083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7481954, "authorName": "AHill007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahill007/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by AHill007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639619542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7482008, "authorName": "cognacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cognacobson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An absolute knockout in red", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1639620251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7482010, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 41974, "content": "$41,974 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639620314, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7482124, "authorName": "enthusiastspec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthusiastspec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful example and presentation! As a side, I\u2019d love know the history of that building behind the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639622059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7482192, "authorName": "Jcbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller can you clarify mileage between last sale on BAT 9/18 with 45K and TMU.\r\nCurrent listing says 15K, TMU. Was the speedo changed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639623123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7482360, "authorName": "vnaar123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vnaar123/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by vnaar123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639625666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7482365, "authorName": "vnaar123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vnaar123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "agreed would like to know why 2018 bat listing says 45k miles but this listing says 15k miles. Thank You.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639625718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7482379, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone said lets build the build one of the best E9s and there vision and execution was hyper focused.\r\nAmazing car...it will bring equally amazing money", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639625974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7482473, "authorName": "Danica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danica/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by Danica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639627578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7482494, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ooops on my grammar \"their vision\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639628176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7482781, "authorName": "beamersareus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beamersareus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would be a steal under 150", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639636681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7482913, "authorName": "zggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zggs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I put the 3.5 5 sp. in my 74 E9, it changed the whole personality of the car. With the early bumpers this beauty needs nothing more ..... A shinning STAR!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639651697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7483302, "authorName": "Undatakr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/undatakr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos 103 & 104 look like the \u201cGranatrot\u201d color that was available when I sold BMW\u2019s, the other photos don\u2019t seem to look the same\u2026\u2026lighting or???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639664247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7483324, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Undatakr The variance in color must be the lighting. I had the trunk resprayed and used the factory formula. It matched the paint that was on the car perfectly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639664437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7483339, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@enthusiastspec Please hit the contact seller button in the BaT Essentials box and I'd be glad to speak with you about that building and the location.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639664640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7483359, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vnaar123 @Jcbl Those were the miles that were on the car when I picked it up from the former owner. I have reached out to him to ask about the discrepancy and hopefully he or I will shed some light on the subject.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639664905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7483375, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all for the kind comments. This is really a special car and kudos to the former owners out West who did the heavy lifting on this E9 build. \r\nI have owned MANY E9's and this is far and away the best driving, most responsive and tightest example I have ever owned. This car is totally awesome and really well sorted. \r\nI am here to answer questions as accurately and quickly as possible.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639665150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7483526, "authorName": "ClassicCoupe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccoupe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm pretty sure this is a typo:\r\n\r\n\" ...a refurbished radiator with a 14\u201d electric pusher fan,...\".\r\n\r\nThe fan sits behind the radiator so I sure hope it pulls air through it to increase the cooling effect. \r\n\r\nFantastic car.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639666988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7484111, "authorName": "ArchSail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archsail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, nicely presented....especially the video.\r\nIf I had an unlimited budget but could only have five cars, this would be one of them.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639673233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7484662, "authorName": "TodB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very pretty and clean car. Any dyno sheet on the motor post tuning?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639678846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7484800, "authorName": "germansteel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/germansteel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question regarding the title: \"This E9 is now offered in New York with service records, literature, owner\u2019s manuals, and a clean Washington title.\"\r\nIs the title currently in the dealer's name or is it titled in a private owner's name? Why does the New York dealer not have it titled in New York in his business name?\r\nTHank you for clarifying.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639680242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7486586, "authorName": "whiskeychief", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whiskeychief/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@germansteel, It's my understanding that dealers don't need to re-title vehicles in their inventory. As long as the title was signed-off by the previous owner (selling the vehicle), a licensed dealer isn't obligated to go obtain a new title to the vehicle, in their own name, for the short time they \"own\" the vehicle. This is one of the perks of being a licensed dealer (along with \"Dealer Plates\", which allow you to drive just about anything on the public roads, regardless of inspection or smog status). I am not a lawyer and your mileage may vary. \n\nAnd as for the car -- \"chef's kiss\".", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639687869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7487457, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@whiskeychief Thank you for fielding that question for me. You are totally correct.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639691204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7487602, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mixed feelings on seeing this car reappear on BaT. I clearly recall the closing minutes of the previous auction in 2018, when many of us were cheering on certain bidders, and I personally kept supporting the final winner, @itsfred. Over the years, I've occasionally contacted Fred, as we seemed to share similar interests in cars (e.g. BMW's and Volvo 1800's), and it was clear to me that he was a true enthusiast, and one who would spare nothing to maintain his cars meticulously. Now, I'm sad to see that he has decided to let this one go, but I think I know why. And, it has NOTHING to do with this car, which he really loved. Best wishes to you, Fred. I hope you are still enjoying driving your BMW \"Clownshoe\" around, and hopefully a few others from your stable of beauties.\r\n\r\nI also had some back-and-forth communications with this seller, @mark_starr, a few years back when he was offering a very nice-looking Volvo 1800S for sale through his dealership, Hunting Ridge Motors in NY. I found Mark to be a most patient, helpful, and responsive person overall, and I regret to this day that I hesitated to buy his car. Another great opportunity missed, and I'm still on the prowl for another 1800, but rapid appreciation costs seem to be closing that window for this, and most other classics I've dreamed of owning once again.\r\n\r\nThis car should be an easy $150K, and probably a fair amount more, based on what's happened to the marketplace over the past three years. I can't believe there would be many other E9's out there that would be much more fun to own and drive. This one is a beauty!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1639691787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489374, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wadds71 Thank you for the kind words. Please keep an eye on our instagram site. I do come across 1800's and still believe they represent a great buy in today's market. \r\nFred is a total gentleman and an enthusiast. He is also watching this auction closely. \r\nI can't express how incredibly fond I am of this particular example. It has to be driven. While it remains a 48 year old classic car, the modifications have taken it to a new level of performance, reliability and driving characteristics that make it feel much more like a contemporary car. Did I mention it's fast as all get out!!! It has a growl unlike any other E9 I have ever owned or driven. I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639699048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489402, "authorName": "seattlecoupe74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecoupe74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the previous owner of this car when it was originally sold on BaT I wanted to jump in and see if I could offer some clarity regarding the mileage. I\u2019ve gone back through all of my paperwork and I believe that the 45k listed in my original BaT listing was incorrect. I\u2019m not sure if that was on my part or on BaT\u2019s part but when the car was auctioned on BaT by myself in 2018 it showed 14,000 miles which you can sort of make out in one of the photos. This would make sense because my understanding when I purchased the car was that the odometer had turned over once. I started the rebuild and partial restoration at around 10,000 miles which would actually then have been 110,000 and put around 4,500 on the new engine after the rebuild and before selling the car at 14,500 \u201cish\u201d. I hope that makes sense and happy to answer questions.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1639699529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489412, "authorName": "seattlecoupe74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecoupe74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d like to add that this car is a BEAST!!! A pretty beast but still a beast. It just has so much power pulls like a monster through all 5 gears and is about as dry as you\u2019ll find without a complete restoration. The exhaust note is amazing hinting slightly at what\u2019s under the hood. If I wasn\u2019t in the middle of another E9 restoration I would have bought it back in a heartbeat. This car needs to go to someone who loves to drive, you won\u2019t stop smiling.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639699689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489444, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seattlecoupe74 Thanks for clarifying that for us. It makes perfect sense. It now shows 16k as I couldn't stop driving it or remove the smile from my face while I was driving it......So miles while noted as TMU, are believed to be 116k.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639700120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489524, "authorName": "Jcbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark_starr and @seattlecoupe74 thanks for clarifying the miles. It's pic 25 in previous auction the shows 14 thousand something miles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639701272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7489636, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funny that for decades this model just kind of slipped passed me, but I have really come to realize and appreciate the real beauty to the styling of these just in the last maybe 10 years.\n\nGorgeous car, GLWTA to all!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639702838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7491336, "authorName": "ELW_Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elw_z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still confused about the odometer. In the prior sale description \"45k miles are shown on the 5-digit odometer, which the seller believes has rolled-over once\". There's photos showing the 45k. Now it's 16k. Obviously it wasn't driven another 71k miles so what is the story? It is a beautiful build and the actual miles really don't matter but it would be nice to clear this up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639752833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7491793, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ELW_Z8 The former owners have chimed in already. I\u2019m sorry but I can\u2019t shed any more light on the subject and as you said, it really doesn\u2019t matter.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639759127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7492161, "authorName": "RJJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjjm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of course it does matter. It matters quite a lot. A 145,000 mile car is a different car than a 45,000 mile car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639763443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7493755, "authorName": "SWBGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swbgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RJJM...we have witnessed a number of low milage BMW M-6's and even several 850CSI's in the recent past...they are very popular and reliable classics. The 3.0CS's were not considered of great value for many years...sad. But for a 47 year old classic, that is still just 3,000 miles per years. While not greatly original, this appears to be a great driver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639773689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7494605, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seattlecoupe74 auctioned the car here on Bat in 2018, and I'm the lucky guy who bought it.\u00a0\r\n\r\nIn regard to questions about the mileage, frankly I was so smitten with the car I never even noticed a discrepancy. Now that it's come to light I do see that I have a photo from the resto process clearly showing the mileage as 14,924. I have sent this to Mark. Also, @ELW_Z8, I don't see any photos showing ~45K miles - can you point them out to me?\r\n\r\nBy the way, this was \u201cthe\u201d car for me. I loved it, but age and illness have conspired to pry my reluctant hands off the wheel. Watch the video, and then realize you can experience that performance in super-comfy seats, with effective a/c, serious reliability, and a big trunk. Not to mention the handsome lines of the exterior. I have enjoyed every minute of owning it.\u00a0 Fred", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1639777555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7494624, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the comments and the photo Fred. I hope this answers all questions.......Be well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639777684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7494860, "authorName": "seattlecoupe74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecoupe74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I look back through all of this I think the mistake was made when either myself or BaT put 45k instead of 4.5K an easy slip of the keyboard. Now that we've put all the pieces together this would seem the most likely scenario. Hope that helps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639778741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7494912, "authorName": "seattlecoupe74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecoupe74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rjjm I'm confused, can you point me to the photo you've stated showing 45K?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639778929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7494936, "authorName": "seattlecoupe74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecoupe74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ELW Z8 sorry last question was meant for you not @RJJM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639779033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7495191, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe let's all take a deep breath, move ahead, and let this beautiful car be the star of the show.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639780024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7496155, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 46250, "content": "$46,250 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639783345, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7496249, "authorName": "rudy1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rudy1952/", "bidAmount": 46500, "content": "$46,500 bid placed by rudy1952", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639784040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7496509, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those who choose to quibble about the mileage issue on this car, I'd suggest a reality check. This car is approaching 50 years of age, and \"stuff happens\" to any piece of machinery during that time. What sets this one apart is the incredible amount of truly expert restorative and engineering expertise that went into creating what we now see today. Spend just a few minutes reviewing all the pics, and watching/listening to that beautiful video presentation, and your doubts should melt away. If that isn't enough, just print a copy of pic #33 and stick it on the wall above your desk at home. One of the most beautiful, and classy, shapes ever rendered in an automobile. Forever timeless. \r\n\r\nWish I could be a factor in this auction, as I've always dreamed of owning one of these fabulous coupes, but I will remain on the sidelines watching the inevitable battle to come in five days. Good luck to the fortunate few!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1639788095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7496609, "authorName": "RJJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjjm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a matter of value!! There are many 50 year old classic cars with way less than 145k miles. I know, I own several from the 59\u2019s, 60\u2019s & 70\u2019s. Those are the cars that get the premium prices.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639789608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7497223, "authorName": "Angus59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angus59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree. I have a beautiful 72 CS Coupe in the garage, purchased 20 years ago, nice to see they are 'finally' being appreciated. This one is a beauty as well! E9 on!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639804429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7497428, "authorName": "JGPCSI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgpcsi/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by JGPCSI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639827992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7498048, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JGPCSI - looking for a bookend for your nachtblau?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639842256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7498167, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639843873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7498176, "authorName": "JGPCSI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgpcsi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fred, Yours is very similar to mine, same engine, which is awesome. My wife really likes your car......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639843926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7501303, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wadds71\r\nbetter take pic #35 \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639866213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7501871, "authorName": "ssonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssonic/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by ssonic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639876403, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7502416, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NFK - I agree with that one, too, but actually, there are NO bad angles to this car. Except for the current market value, that is!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639889419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7503072, "authorName": "Steelman1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelman1952/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, I am looking to acquire one of these beauties. What is important to me is the age and miles driven since the repaint, interior refresh, engine/trans installation. It certainly looks like the car has been in the past owners good care. Can you please comment ? Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639927971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7503264, "authorName": "ssonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller- do you have the results of a recent compression test for the fuel-injected 3.5L M30B34? \r\nDo you have any photos from inside the glove compartment showing the firewall? Do you have any photos showing the firewall from under the steering wheel upward?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639930817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7503856, "authorName": "Steelman1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelman1952/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by Steelman1952", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639939166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7503957, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My understanding\u00a0of the timeline\u00a0is as follows -\u00a0\r\n\r\n@seattlecoupe74 bought the car as a stalled resto in 2014. It was already repainted very nicely in\u00a0its\u00a0original\u00a0granatrot (which, by the way, was only offered on '74 models). Nobody seems to know the\u00a0exact date of the repaint, but the car looked so fresh that further paint\u00a0was not contemplated. @seattlecoupe74 was searching for the driest, most rust-free candidate for a full resto and this was his choice.\r\n\r\nThen, over five years he fully rebuilt the\u00a0car, upholstery and all, as described in the auction. When the original engine was removed it seemed opportune to have a body man repaint all the exposed areas under the hood. It still looks very fresh in there.\u00a0\r\n\r\nDuring the period 2014-2018 he managed to put around 4,000 miles on the car. And then it seemed appropriate for reasons personal\u00a0to\u00a0him to put\u00a0the\u00a0car up\u00a0on BaT. Ultimately,\u00a0@seattlecoupe74 decided he couldn't live without\u00a0gazing upon an E9 in the driveway so he is working on another brilliant\u00a0resto. Good man!\r\n\r\nI actually put less than a thousand miles on it, because\u00a0my age, health, and the Covid have resulted in very few opportunities to hit the road. Shame on me.\r\n\r\n@Steelman1952 I hope this answers your questions.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1639940386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7504006, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@itsfred Thank you. I know you still love this car and have as much interest as I do in seeing it go to a good home. \r\nWhile cold today, I had the opportunity to show it to a potential buyer who is a BMW collector and a general overall car enthusiast. He was extremely impressed with the car and it's driving characteristics. \r\nI am leaving for a vacation in a few days so my schedule is very hectic. I will do my best to respond to all questions asap.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639940838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7504564, "authorName": "Steelman1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelman1952/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, you answered my questions on mileage use. Thank you, it seems like a relatively fresh car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639944006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7506516, "authorName": "Mulboost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mulboost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When this car was painted, was the glass pulled? Any images from the respray? Was the car taken down to bare metal?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639962042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7506640, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mulboost. The windows were pulled when it was painted. I believe this has been addressed earlier in the listing. The quality of the respray is excellent and the car has just had a full paint correction and detail. It shows beautifully and is totally rust free.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1639964213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7506993, "authorName": "Mulboost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mulboost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice car. If I win I\u2019ll have to sell my 63 corvette.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1639972826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7507320, "authorName": "Steelman1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelman1952/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, why does the rear edge of both the driver & passenger side window stick out further than the front edge of the rear side windows ? Is this an alignment issue ? I have never noticed it on other BMW's.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640004941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7508268, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Steelman1952 That is just the way they close. There is no center divider between the windows. That\u2019s why you have that open air effect when all windows are down.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640021603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7508645, "authorName": "ssonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller- do you have the results of a recent compression test for the fuel-injected 3.5L M30B34?\r\nDo you have any photos from inside the glove compartment showing the firewall? Do you have any photos showing the firewall from under the steering wheel upward?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640025684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7508730, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ssonic I do not have recent compression test results. I will try to take those photos for you tomorrow and post them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640026577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7512591, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos are awesome, as is the car. I kick myself in the butt almost every day when I think that I should've done this engine conversion to my '73 Bavaria 3.0. Sold it to a guy in Canada on ebay, and sadly, lost track of it after that. Hope it's still alive and well with a 3.5 in it like this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640044139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7513313, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Pic 43 is amazing, what a car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640056441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7513614, "authorName": "shaun_Platinum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaun_platinum/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by shaun_Platinum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640067382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7513772, "authorName": "Bez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bez/", "bidAmount": 88888, "content": "$88,888 bid placed by Bez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640088164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7513799, "authorName": "Steelman1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelman1952/", "bidAmount": 92500, "content": "$92,500 bid placed by Steelman1952", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640089644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7513835, "authorName": "Bez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bez/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by Bez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640090906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7514176, "authorName": "Siowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a great looking BMW with it's nice color and excellent condition. Back when they were building these cars everyone wanted one, but they were selling for about Porsche 911or 280SL prices, which was a lot. It's too bad BMW doesn't make a car like this today.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640098139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7514614, "authorName": "ssonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As to the point https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelman1952/ made below regarding the malunion of the rear edge of the front windows as regards the front edge of the rear windows do you have photos that display in detail the meeting of the two windows? The malunion of the windows can easily be seen on both sides in photos 43, 49, 52 and 55. I have never seen this condition on any E9.\r\nHave you obtained a recent compression check?\r\nDo you have pictures of the inside of the glove compartment and of the firewall from under the steering column?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640104011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7514656, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ssonic Unfortunately I am leaving tomorrow on vacation and will not have time to shoot those photos or have a compression test done. As far as the windows meeting, it is my belief after having owned many E9\u2019s that that is normal. I understand you feel differently.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640104447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7514986, "authorName": "PinochleKid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinochlekid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was a San Francisco Bay Area car for years. I owned it when it still had the 1974 bumpers on it, the original motor and the original Automatic transmission, etc. Drove it one day from Las Vegas to Seattle in May 2010. I planned to stop in Boise for the night, but when I got to Boise, I was having such fun, I just kept going and got into Seattle around 2AM. It would be hard to find a more rust free example than this car. I still have the California Blue Plates for this car. I never should have sold it to the \"stalled resto\" buyer as he didn't really know what he was getting into. This one was a museum piece prior to \"stalled resto\" getting his hands on it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1640108444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7515131, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PinochieKid Thank you for the comments and additional history on the car. It validates my findings as well. \r\nI have restored many of these E9\u2019s and am very familiar with the weak points, rust spots and what a restoration entails. \r\nI have mentioned several times about how fantastic the condition both mechanically and cosmetically this car is in. Other previous owners including yourself have chimed in as well. \r\nHaving limited time prior to a trip I have planned with my family over the holidays, I am unable to do some of the things requested of me. \r\nThis additional testimony might provided the needed information some potential bidders might need to feel confident in future bids. \r\nAgain your input is much appreciated.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640109989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7515701, "authorName": "Bez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PinochleKid That\u2019s pretty rad!!! The Blue plates from the People\u2019s Republic should definitely follow the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640114587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7515781, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know it's unusual to see one window recessed where it meets another, but this is a feature of\u00a0the E9, not a flaw. It was BMW's way of sealing out wind and rain without\u00a0a pillar. And without the pillar, the view is spectacular!\n\nAs a bonus, all four power windows on this car (I'm the last owner) work smoothly and reliably. This may seem like a minor claim, but that was kind of a weak spot on E9's.\n\nBy the way, @Steelman1952 and @ssonic, check out the last 3 or 4 E9 auctions on BaT - you can see the staggered\u00a0windows\u00a0on all the cars.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1640115141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7516197, "authorName": "BayTower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baytower/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by BayTower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640117020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7518192, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I mentioned that I have owned and restored many E9\u2019s. Here are a few that I owned at the same time. \r\nI mean it when I say that the car that I am selling here is one of, if not the best I have ever owned. \r\nBid with confidence.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1640125799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7519441, "authorName": "ZachD.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachd.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking e9\u2026 Someone will be happy\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640138161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7519560, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by BBK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640140266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7519587, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a beautiful '73 U.S. spec 3.0 CS years ago. It was Polaris over red leather with all of the nice things that come on a U.S. version of the coupe, with the additional nicety of an electric Golde sunroof. I had the car for a number of years and had it at Coupefest in Monterey a few times when I would drive down from the Bay Area for the Monterey Historics week. Those were fun times in the mid 90's when coupe prices were much more reasonable than they are now. I still kick myself for selling my coupe but as I needed a more practical car for work at the time, off it went to a new owner, for all of $12,500 for a mint E9! I only paid $8,500 for it so thought I did pretty well on the sale side. In any event, I have been looking at coupes for many years and tempted many times to get another so as this car is gorgeous and looks to be well restored and in fine shape, throwing my hat in the ring. I imagine my bid will not be enough to get this car, but I guess the next 19 hours will be interesting!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1640140663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7520127, "authorName": "JGPCSI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgpcsi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BBK You'll be surprised at how wonderful this car is with this engine. I have not driven this beauty but have one just like it. It does not drive like a 48 year old car, it is so smooth and peppy....and FUN!!! Good luck to all....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640170751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7520907, "authorName": "Jmleavelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmleavelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When this model came out\u2026..i noticed so many manufacturers including this profile in \ntheir designs, in the following years. Classic ! The way the roof, and windows are so perfectly designed\u2026\u2026\nOne of few cars that i can just look at for an extended time\u2026.\neven when they are just sitting still\u2026\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640187818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7520994, "authorName": "bmwrocketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwrocketman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WTF.....BaT????\r\nOn the day(s) before Christmas, Santa's scintillating sleigh, resplendent in sparkling red is buried in your daily display? No way to treat a ruby of such extraordinary quality, yes unique, in its conception, a combination of condition then and now, components complementary, and craft of high order!\r\nCorrect this oversight please, this is not merely another of your many baubles, reliably and satisfyingly tempting our eyes, minds, and hearts. THIS is excellence in the present, not possibility but fact. Surely a Santa with sublime style of the season selects this sleigh, eternally elegant, to bring delighted discovery to any privileged to see it, exceeded only by the enduring exquisite pleasure of driving it!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1640188914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7521015, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jmleavelle - the E9 not only inspired later designs; I think it took inspiration from some previous cars too. Doesn't it look a lot like the Corvair?\r\n\r\n\r\nJust kidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640189141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7521028, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmwrocketman - Bravo and Ditto.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640189264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7521111, "authorName": "BayTower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baytower/", "bidAmount": 112500, "content": "$112,500 bid placed by BayTower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640190286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7521535, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmwrocketman I love it!!\u2019 You must be a writer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640194694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7522313, "authorName": "m3hotshoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3hotshoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmwrocketman You go Bill!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640200672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7522486, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I find myself going back to this again and again, just to look at her. \r\n\r\nThat Granatrot-Red paint just pops on this already beautiful car.\r\n\r\nAnd those ultra-slim elegant 'C pillars'.... oh my. \r\n(I suppose actually the 'B pillars' with the the also elegant frameless door design on these). \r\n\r\nGLWTA everyone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640201530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7522841, "authorName": "bmwrocketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwrocketman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark_starr,\r\nWoulda, coulda, shoulda......(flattery will get you everywhere....)\r\nThank you. \r\n\r\nHave an E9 \"core\" with a two decades of accumulated M30/Getrag components of every iteration on hand, and an S62 drivetrain, as well...yes there are so many options....Will I every build it for someone's pleasure??? I may be running out of years (decades....LOL..)\r\n\r\nYour example, here, is truly a benchmark, and an inspiration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640202954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524180, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 113500, "content": "$113,500 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640208197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7524534, "authorName": "BayTower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baytower/", "bidAmount": 116500, "content": "$116,500 bid placed by BayTower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640209549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7524631, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a reminder that two minutes gets added to every bid in the final minutes. \r\nPlease refresh your browsers and don\u2019t wait until the last second to bid. You could get shut out and I\u2019m not sure if my heart can handle it \ud83d\ude0e\r\nGood luck to all and a big thanks to all for the kind compliments on this amazing car. \r\nIf the auction goes on for long, I might miss the final minutes as I am about to board a plane on a very long flight. \r\nI will reach out the lucky new owner when I arrive at my destination.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1640209966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524673, "authorName": "chucktone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chucktone/", "bidAmount": 117500, "content": "$117,500 bid placed by chucktone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640210190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7524679, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 118500, "content": "$118,500 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640210217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7524686, "authorName": "chucktone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chucktone/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "$120,000 bid placed by chucktone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640210243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7524690, "authorName": "Simonrex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonrex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@itsfred all 4 windows operating smoothly-that\u2019s huge! I get it, I think I have spent about mmmm 30-40 hours to get mine to operate \u201csmoothly\u201d eventually upgrading to the E24?? Motors. I think I clocked them at 6 seconds \ud83d\ude02.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640210255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524702, "authorName": "Simonrex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonrex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLW the Sale, don\u2019t miss your flight and I hope you hit your numbers. Gorgeous coupe.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640210309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524722, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Simonrex - I never claimed the widows are\u2026how to say\u2026rapid.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640210385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524733, "authorName": "BayTower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baytower/", "bidAmount": 126500, "content": "$126,500 bid placed by BayTower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640210427, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7524734, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Simonrex It\u2019s not like I need any more excitement in my life. Traveling internationally has provided all the excitement I need for a long time!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640210433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524776, "authorName": "MrBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who else should be working but always has BaT tabs open? lol", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1640210588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524783, "authorName": "chucktone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chucktone/", "bidAmount": 130000, "content": "$130,000 bid placed by chucktone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640210625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7524786, "authorName": "Simonrex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonrex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark_starr Don\u2019t get me started on that. \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640210638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524842, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chucktone - you came sooooooo close on the blue one\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640210846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524920, "authorName": "coupe_daddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coupe_daddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one looks extraordinary! If it is the one I am thinking of, I saw it when I was in Seattle visiting years back.\nGLWA!!!! It is a beauty", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640211109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524963, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sellers flight might be to Munich to collect a new car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640211256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7524983, "authorName": "goldsteinml", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldsteinml/", "bidAmount": 135000, "content": "$135,000 bid placed by goldsteinml", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7524996, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "5k step, very bold!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640211349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525006, "authorName": "EireCab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eirecab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Or to Prague for a daughter\u2019s wedding? I saw this car last weekend and REALLY wish it were in my budget. We were picking up an AMG but I was smitten by this! AMG be damned!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640211397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525018, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EireCab Maybe collect the car, drive to Prague then to somewhere on Mediterranean to ship it back?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640211462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525019, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EireCab Prague yes. The wedding is in Sept. this is a test run.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640211464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525021, "authorName": "BayTower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baytower/", "bidAmount": 137500, "content": "$137,500 bid placed by BayTower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525032, "authorName": "goldsteinml", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldsteinml/", "bidAmount": 140000, "content": "$140,000 bid placed by goldsteinml", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525036, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a huge wedding to pay for. Consider this a go fund me car!!\u2019 \ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\ude02", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1640211525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525046, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a previous bmw owner (sadly not one of these), I\u2019m amazed at how collectible some models are becoming.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640211563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525047, "authorName": "chucktone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chucktone/", "bidAmount": 141000, "content": "$141,000 bid placed by chucktone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211580, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525048, "authorName": "2doors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2doors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My earliest memory of being in a car is in one of these. GLWS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640211588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525053, "authorName": "KevinT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevint/", "bidAmount": 142000, "content": "$142,000 bid placed by KevinT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525054, "authorName": "goldsteinml", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldsteinml/", "bidAmount": 145000, "content": "$145,000 bid placed by goldsteinml", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525063, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dads car was a bmw 2002 and I learned to drive in it!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640211643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525076, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Time to go home from wor...well, maybe not just yet ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640211683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525079, "authorName": "KevinT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevint/", "bidAmount": 147000, "content": "$147,000 bid placed by KevinT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211691, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525081, "authorName": "goldsteinml", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldsteinml/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by goldsteinml", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211711, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525089, "authorName": "KevinT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevint/", "bidAmount": 152000, "content": "$152,000 bid placed by KevinT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525092, "authorName": "goldsteinml", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldsteinml/", "bidAmount": 155000, "content": "$155,000 bid placed by goldsteinml", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525096, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Luckily I\u2019m retired and can waste, er spend, hours watching bids.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1640211780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525111, "authorName": "KevinT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevint/", "bidAmount": 157000, "content": "$157,000 bid placed by KevinT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525114, "authorName": "dcroft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcroft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go Kevin...\r\nMerry Christmas to you...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640211832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525122, "authorName": "ThinksHesFast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkshesfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What will you do when you retire? Exactly what I do at work..:)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525121, "authorName": "goldsteinml", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldsteinml/", "bidAmount": 160000, "content": "$160,000 bid placed by goldsteinml", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525127, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going very well. Some really keen bidders!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640211880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525133, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark_starr Gonna be one hell of a wedding!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640211894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525136, "authorName": "KevinT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevint/", "bidAmount": 162000, "content": "$162,000 bid placed by KevinT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640211911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525138, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK. The venue is paid for. Gotta pay for the dress!!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1640211915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525144, "authorName": "dozingboz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dozingboz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No booze?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640211943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525145, "authorName": "Trippfointaine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trippfointaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "..you might even get a live band at this stage....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640211946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525146, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dresses can be really expensive I hear!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640211951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525150, "authorName": "DennisLJacob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennisljacob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let her elope", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1640211956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525151, "authorName": "EireCab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eirecab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And we expect to be invited!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640211964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525157, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I certainly do", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640211990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525162, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DennisLjacob Don\u2019t think I didn\u2019t try!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640211997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525164, "authorName": "Jimmilew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmilew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, there will 1,592 invitees then :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640212004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525165, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Prague is such a beautiful city. Been there once.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525169, "authorName": "BayTower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baytower/", "bidAmount": 163500, "content": "$163,500 bid placed by BayTower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525171, "authorName": "DennisLJacob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennisljacob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me too. Along time ago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525174, "authorName": "kentajeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kentajeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m available, just saying.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525175, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "trusting the server......", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1640212046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525179, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa not a 2 horse race any more!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525182, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do recall it being fun. But it was a business trip :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525184, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whewwww. There\u2019s that heart attack I warned you about!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525185, "authorName": "550tvr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/550tvr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ErieCab onlythe buyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525186, "authorName": "Ant5842", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ant5842/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Markie, I know a band that will play for beer\u2026.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640212082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525187, "authorName": "Jari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jari/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am from Prague :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525195, "authorName": "gnmikhail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnmikhail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Geez mark, did the $330k from the 911 Turbo already get soaked up??::::----)))))", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525196, "authorName": "Jimmilew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmilew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll do open Mic in exchange for the car! :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525201, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK. If it hits $200 everyone is invited!!!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1640212123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525202, "authorName": "dcroft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcroft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kevin???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525207, "authorName": "KevinT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevint/", "bidAmount": 165000, "content": "$165,000 bid placed by KevinT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525210, "authorName": "dcroft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcroft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YES", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640212154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525215, "authorName": "BayTower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baytower/", "bidAmount": 166500, "content": "$166,500 bid placed by BayTower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7525214, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone bid $200 please", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525218, "authorName": "Simonrex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonrex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "+1 please", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525229, "authorName": "vnaar123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vnaar123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This sold for $125k in 2018 and now look at it. Market has gone insane", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640212204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525219, "authorName": "CarCraze", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraze/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw this car in person yesterday, and boy it had me drooling all over it. Buyer will definitely be happy with this one.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1640212211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525231, "authorName": "kentajeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kentajeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this doesn\u2019t sell I\u2019ll trade you my 1995 F250 4x4\u2026I hate to brag, it has the off road package. :)", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1640212216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525255, "authorName": "Capt._Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt._doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dealer or not --- it must really be a sad day losing this\r\n\r\nMy daughter sold her wedding dress on Ebay during her honeymoon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525261, "authorName": "gnmikhail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnmikhail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2018 was like a decade ago in the car market. You could actually make an appointment for service and get in.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640212285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525266, "authorName": "BayTower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baytower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/22/21 for $166,500 to BayTower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212298, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7525280, "authorName": "itsfred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to both buyer and seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525284, "authorName": "KevinT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525286, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "woo hoo dats how it's done", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640212330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525287, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy @BayTower! Excellent job seller!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640212331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525291, "authorName": "dcroft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcroft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kevin, I have 72' 3.0 Coupe Automatic, Colorado Orenge, please send the KNOCK OUT Punch", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525294, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @BayTower I will be in touch when I land. You are invited to the wedding!!!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1640212348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525290, "authorName": "2doors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2doors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @BayTower . Very cool machine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525300, "authorName": "buzzbar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzzbar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm so envious of this purchase right now, nice early Christmas gift for @BayTower! Nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640212368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525304, "authorName": "Simonrex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonrex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525305, "authorName": "Murtair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murtair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on a great sale and buy. Beautiful car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640212380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525316, "authorName": "bmwrocketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwrocketman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark_starr,\r\nWhat about the rest of us??????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525319, "authorName": "ThinksHesFast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkshesfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's not often someone on the Internet pays for your wedding. Congratulations @BayTower.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525331, "authorName": "Murtair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murtair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Y\u2019all get a pretzel and a postcard from the wedding", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525335, "authorName": "EireCab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eirecab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If @BayTower is connected to the Bay Tower Room in Boston, I look forward to seeing this beauty around town soon!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525337, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmwrocketman If you write my wedding speech!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640212465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525339, "authorName": "Martyn10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martyn10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mark it didn\u2019t hit the 200 threshold \ud83d\ude43", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525421, "authorName": "bmwrocketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwrocketman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark_starr,\r\nGotta get through this writers' block!!!\r\nMax kudos to you and your fortunate offspring!\r\nIs her mate-to-be an aficionado of machines such as yours? Side trip/honeymoon to the Eight Wonder of the World, AKA the Nordschleife?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525513, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BayTower Congrats.... most beautiful car of the month here on BaT!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640212976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7525696, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to @BayTower on the purchase of this beautiful coupe! I was watching the bidding closely but it went far beyond the bid I put in, so just enjoyed seeing the price rocket take off. Enjoy your coupe and you will certainly have one of the most beautiful and unique cars at any venue you show it at. Lots of resources as well. E9coupe.com is a good place to go for any help you need. Best wishes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640213702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7526349, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrBMW\r\nGuilty as charged....\r\nFunny but so true!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640218910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7528171, "authorName": "ZachD.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachd.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640274807, "type": "comment"}]