[{"id": 7539312, "authorName": "BigSpanner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigspanner/", "bidAmount": 1976, "content": "$1,976 bid placed by BigSpanner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640528457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7539423, "authorName": "jeremylatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeremylatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Manufactured by Mazda? Anyone know the history?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640531000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7539434, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got my Christmas cash in my hot little hand and I have to decide - this or the Senna GTR. \r\n\r\nThinking...\r\n\r\nOkay, I have decided - do you have anything less expensive?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640531203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7539441, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I put a Cherry Bomb glass pack on mine in high school in an attempt to attract some girls. You can guess the results....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1640531323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7539676, "authorName": "atomic8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atomic8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nostalgia for the original BaT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640535592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7539985, "authorName": "UNGN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ungn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad had almost 10 years as a project engineer at a large construction complany (The yellowish orange with black hood one), and more junior engineers were getting company trucks and dad was a little vocal about his lack of a \"Company Truck\"... So they gave him a company painted '74 Ford Courier to shut him up.\r\n\r\nThe joke was on them because it was a great little truck.\r\n\r\nMy Courrier would get a Miata 1.8L, with a \"Ford\" Valve cover from an Escort GT, and a 6 speed.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1640541958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7540012, "authorName": "Mcobb513", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcobb513/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Mcobb513", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640542511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7541052, "authorName": "wolfekerr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfekerr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat!\r\n\r\nMy first car (truck) was a blue Ford Courier. It was fun and very slow. I distinctly remember hitting my head and denting the roof (from the inside) while off-roading it. I think mine had a Mitsubishi sticker in the engine bay.\r\n\r\nWhen I moved on to an early 70\u2019s Dodge Dart, the Swinger of course (hello V8!), my dad swapped a 3.x liter Buick V6 into the Courier and BuFord was born. Complete with American Racing rims and big tires, it was difficult to keep on the road.\r\n\r\nHooray for poor decisions and the great memories they create! : )", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640566001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7541429, "authorName": "6900AA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6900aa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow...just like the Chevy Luv, I thought these were extinct! GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640574716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7541576, "authorName": "mnwidower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnwidower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a brand new one in 76. Opted for the manual transmission. I made several mods to mine. Bolt on rubber fender flares, chrome 8 spoke wagon wheels, Parnelli Jones tires. Replaced the swing out mirror with Talbat bullet mirrors on the fenders, and added an old style sunroof and slider rear window. It was a fun truck at the start of the mini truck era.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640579304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7541601, "authorName": "mnwidower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnwidower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I recall, there might have been someone that made a kit so one could install a small block ford motor in these. Since they were originally designed for mazda there was a fair amount of room in the engine compartment because the plan was that Mazda was going to use wankle engines in them which required more width.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640580023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7541612, "authorName": "Bgr6078", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgr6078/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got a brand new 75 red courier last day of 1975. Chrome spokes with Goodyear outlined white letter tires. Twin hustler antennas for my cb. I was cool! Slow but cool. \ud83d\ude02 What memories!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640580380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7541617, "authorName": "nebulacat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nebulacat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always wanted one of these.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640580649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7541670, "authorName": "Mjtoys (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjtoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for checking it out. Feel free to use Contact Seller button with any questions. I'll respond as soon as possible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640583506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7541679, "authorName": "steviedeant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steviedeant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ford Courier was made by Mazda. Chevy Luv by Isuzu. Dodge D50 by Mitsubishi. Americans didn't know how to build small trucks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640584057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7542264, "authorName": "Blofish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blofish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@steviedeant, and still don\u2019t.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640618436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7543529, "authorName": "33EJB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/33ejb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mnwidower:\r\n\"... the plan was that Mazda was going to use wankle engines in them...\"\r\n\r\nWhich they did of course. The REPU (Rotary Engine Pick Up) was only available in North America, introduced just in time for the '70s oil crisis. Very few sold, rare today.\r\nPeriod road test:\r\nhttps://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a32617/first-drive-mazda-rotary-pickup-truck/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1640632523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7552718, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a '77...blew the engine,bought a used Pinto,swapped in the engine after \r\nreplacing the main seals and drove the hell out of that thing...\r\nIt used to eat electric fuel pumps monthly....\r\nWhat a crazy time...miss my youth!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1640729711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7563334, "authorName": "Mjtoys (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjtoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Morning, I wanted to add that since truck has been awaiting auction, I have got brakes working better. New master cylinder, new wheel cylinders. Truck will run, drive and stop. Per Bat rules this truck is Sold TMU because of 5-digit odometer, however truck only has 41,000 miles. This truck was used as a delivery truck for Hallmark store since new until around 2002. It was sold to 2nd owner in 2009. Local truck, never been outside of West Plains, Missouri.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1640879865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7570319, "authorName": "SteveMcQueen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevemcqueen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can literally smell photo 25. Honestly though, I like stuff like this on BaT - the comments are great and I can appreciate old metal needing revived. \r\n\r\n(Why didn't Ford name their new \"small pickup\" Courier instead of Maverick... market research I suppose).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1640967272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7572950, "authorName": "FrankFuchs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankfuchs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just curious if any of BaT knowledgeable know how the rotary engine acquired the \u201cwankle\u201d name. It seems wonky to me. Possibly an acronym? \r\nNot trying to hijack the auction..\r\nGLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641046939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7573953, "authorName": "Rvers887", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvers887/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FrankFuchs : The \"Wankel\" name is from the original designer , Felix Wankel who went on to patent his original design (and subsequently sold licenses to Mazda , Mercedes , and Citroen to name a few ) .\r\nThis is a Mazda built pickup ; drove a lot of these whilst working at a Ford dealer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1641064598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7574135, "authorName": "Eaats33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eaats33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Luv it \ud83e\udd73\r\nLame pun intended \ud83d\ude1b", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1641067781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7577180, "authorName": "Mjtoys (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjtoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Auction ends tomorrow morning. Bid to win, it's going to sell. I was asked about floors under carpet, I'll attach pics. It has surface rust but no soft spots. Floors are solid. If a person was to put interior kit in it truck would impress, exterior and mechanical are good.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1641149827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7581821, "authorName": "TinShed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinshed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it the original paint or a respray? In the Video you say original paint on the listing you say Respray?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641222561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7582119, "authorName": "Mikey_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey_l/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by Mikey_L", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641227213, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7582194, "authorName": "Mjtoys (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjtoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TinShed after getting truck washed off and buffed out I believe it's been resprayed at some point. Has paint on some rubber trim pieces but no lines I could find.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1641228170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7582396, "authorName": "BigEasy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigeasy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eaats33 Ha!! Loved the Luv!!! I was driving a Datsun pickup with auto transmission from the time I was 8 years old (we had a 500 acre farm). I then moved on to a Courier at about age ten. It was a standard, so I had to wait until I could reach to push the clutch to the floor. The when my sister\u2019s fianc\u00e9 bought a brandy new Chevy Luv in 1980\u2026 I drove the hell out of that truck. I remember for some reason the truck was just a lot of fun to drive\u2026 must have been the blistering 0-60 time of 3 1/2 minutes (with a tailwind). My brother-in-law kept that truck until, literally, the final piece of rust holding the remaining parts of the body finally gave way. Hit a bump and the motor literally fell to the ground, the ladder frame broke in half on both sides.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641230095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7582554, "authorName": "Drew510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drew510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad had a Courier when I was in middle school. I was somewhat of a new kid as I had just transferred from private school to public, but I knew most of the boys from sports. All the girls were new to me and there were MANY more than my previous school. Dad was taking me to baseball practice one day and one of the popular girls was walking down the street. Embarrassed to be seen in Dad's old clunker (this was around 1990), I bent down into the foot well to \"tie my shoe\". Dad just chuckled. He knew what was up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1641231857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7582666, "authorName": "Stephan_Forslund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephan_forslund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weird, rather common rusty truck with an auto . Not sure the appeal. And to think it took my buddy a while to get his 456gt listed here", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641233228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7583006, "authorName": "Mexican_Spec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexican_spec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SteveMcQueen The name Courier was used on a Fiesta based little truck in Mexico and other countries.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1641236297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7583212, "authorName": "12581km", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12581km/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by 12581km", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641237285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7583258, "authorName": "TinShed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinshed/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by TinShed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641237496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7583305, "authorName": "12581km", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12581km/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by 12581km", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641237666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7583329, "authorName": "TinShed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinshed/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by TinShed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641237769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7583343, "authorName": "12581km", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12581km/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by 12581km", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641237813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7583437, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fix 'er up and it will be a Chic Magnet!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641238196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7583547, "authorName": "Mikey_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey_l/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Mikey_L", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641238804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7583552, "authorName": "12581km", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12581km/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by 12581km", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641238848, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7583575, "authorName": "Mcobb513", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcobb513/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish it was closer to me id be all over it. Awesome truck nice buy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1641238934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7583582, "authorName": "12581km", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12581km/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/3/22 for $3,900 to 12581km", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641238969, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7583597, "authorName": "carelallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carelallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok this is the best buy of the year!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1641239013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7583921, "authorName": "TinShed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinshed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish I would have stuck it out. Congrats to 12581km well bought! Looks like its going to a good home!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641240315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7584064, "authorName": "rnail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rnail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy!!! Wish I was available to bid on it \ud83d\ude12, maybe next time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641240667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7584564, "authorName": "_CJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_cj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll take \"signs the market has lost it's mind\" for $3900, Alex.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641242092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7587931, "authorName": "12581km", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12581km/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TinShed thanks. We will need to paint it Yellow to go with my Biff Car I am just finishing up as part of our Back to the future collection. You can check us out at BCdelorean.ca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1641262109, "type": "comment"}]