[{"id": 1777257, "authorName": "ESK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous! I love everything about it. So clean!!\n\nIs that you, @Alex V.?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507151032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777297, "authorName": "ESK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the engine been further worked on by Burton, or is it just the valve cover?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507151507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777343, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, since I can no longer afford the Conda Green 911 that came up today - this might do.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507152393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777344, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only would this be found in Europe I kept thinking.\nGood enough reason to tour Greece & take her on a killer road trip prior to shipment back to the states.\n\nSure hope someone buys this car and reports back to @bat on this.\n\nJust is a cool little piece of Ford history", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1507152394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777406, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so tempted , nice apple green Euro subcompact , if they will let be bid", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507152999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777440, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't forget that we were getting the Pinto while Ford was pumping out these little beauties for the rest of the world.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1507153575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777446, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pinto's are cool now days , but this specimen from across the pond will be a hit at any cars and coffee meet", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507153752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777461, "authorName": "ColdCanuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coldcanuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it wrong that this car makes me want to fill up my bathtub with limes, sit in it and make engine noises?", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1507153897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777589, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "boy that's nice. I like the 1st generation Escorts, but this is also super cool. Love the wheels", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507155986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777591, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color. I wonder if side-draft carbs would work better, having the benefit of straight intake runners.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507155998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777615, "authorName": "alan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Escort Ford should have sold in the USA rather than the rather than the Pinto.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507156509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777634, "authorName": "mdale7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdale7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know what it would cost to ship a car from Europe? Are there challenges with import paperwork or any gotchas those of us who are import noobs should watch out for?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507156802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777688, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like an escort pop. Usually these cars have suffered a bad case of \u201cvanarial\u201d disease which for those of you who did not live near a council estate in England in the 80s let me tell you the symptoms. Long whippey aerial for cb radio tied down at the back. 8in high black underseal along cills, lower part of doors, wings and front and rear facials. Fury dice hanging from wing mirror. Go faster stripes to cover up other rashes on paintwork. Big bore exhaust or baffles removed from standard. One Sheepskin and one fake leopard skin seat cover for front and blanket on back. Extra ashtray. Rubbers in the glove box. Light on painted rear differential. Idiot air horn. Two non matching alloy wheels and two painted hubcaps. Rear spoiler from another car. Aftermarket Dangling wires for in place of conventional ignition key. Turbo sticker on boot. Footprints on headliner. Two tone bodywork with left front wing in primer. Cibe daylighter drivung lamps. Some say it could have been called the Escort Liverpool special edition of wheels replaced by breeze blocks. Hey before you car snobs scoff. Folks had some great time in these while the grammar school boys cycled around in the rain. I am so glad that this has been preserved. Hi bat.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1507158263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777686, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alan agreed, in a larger sense, until recently, Ford and GM offered much better products in Europe for 40+ years. Perhaps more competition... cool car. Good luck!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507158300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777691, "authorName": "SeattleCurmudgeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecurmudgeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crosbeian\r\nSounds like 1980s Lynnwood Camaros.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1507158433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777707, "authorName": "seth_fisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seth_fisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Make my carbon footprint green , bright green , please . Imagine , that Denwerks truck , paintina in \"Stanley Camo\" , but with an engine bay that looked like this one ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507159287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777710, "authorName": "Stan_the_Man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stan_the_man/", "bidAmount": 1888, "content": "$1,888 bid placed by Stan the Man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507159375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1777722, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mdale7 , a very easy import , get with seller , no biggie", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507160075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777723, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have this over a ruddy porche", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1507160091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777785, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crosbean. Spot on but you forgot the Guinness label for a tax disc :) Don't think it is a Popular with a 1.6 and a tachometer but those could have been added.\n@Seller. Good looking MK II Escort it should do well. GLWTA.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1507163656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777819, "authorName": "Butterfinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butterfinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had to do a double take on where this car is located.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507165282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777823, "authorName": "Quen047", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quen047/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another Alex V. production? More than any other frequent seller on BaT this gentleman shares my taste in characterful but workaday European cars, and this Escort is no exception. Absolutely gorgeous! One day when I don't live in a garage-less apartment in San Francisco...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507165404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777828, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@malsal. I thought the Guinness label way just if one was operating a mincab Sarth of the river in St Reatham or South Chelsea but I am happy to learn. If you look carefully you can see where the sun strip along the top of the window was that read kev on the drivers side and Tracy on the passengers side. Likely this had one carefull owner since new and half a dozen wankers who trashed it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507165851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777835, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect it has a dashboard from an escort ghia which would have had the tachometer and the subtle badge placement. But remember this has a two door bodyshell which was not at the time upmarket. Some story from the seller is in order. Did he part out a 1.6 ghia to replace the 1.1 liter motor in the escort pop.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507166150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777840, "authorName": "utahsaint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utahsaint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crosbeian you just described my 17-19 year old years in Manchester! You missed off 2 additional fog lights inside the rear window/shelf tied to the brakes and the spotlight bolted to the rear bumper - aka Rothmans rally style! Thx for the trip down to 1987!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1507166334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777850, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Utahsaint. And you can see the cut marks in the steering wheel and pedals where someone used the anchor chain when parking in Newton Heath.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507166921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777872, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Myron, is that you selling this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507168294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777873, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crosbeian - When parked at the Greek equivalent of Newton Heath.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507168299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777907, "authorName": "dcotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcotti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a bright blue 1985 two-door 1.3. LLM 212P. Good times. Jumping the railway bridge in Bedfont (probably an inch of air but it felt like more), getting caught in Richmond Park with a girl friend, stereo stolen at college, week long trip to Cornwall, first accident (my fault - teenagers eh?). I'll be watching this one closely. Wish there were more to chose from.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507170185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777924, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "+1 on all the comments regarding this car versus the Pinto. You have to wonder \"What was Ford thinking?\" when the foisted the Pinto off on the America market, while this little beauty was available across the pond. When we finally got the Escort, it had morphed into an underpowered front-wheel drive econobox.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507171335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777925, "authorName": "Myron_Vernis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myron_vernis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@John M : I'm not the seller on this one but I am tempted to bid!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507171357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777932, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dcotti - For all us ignorant souls, what is a 1985 1.3 LLM 212P???? \n...Sounds like something I might like!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507171683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777941, "authorName": "Stan_the_Man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stan_the_man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bid on this because I sold my 69 Cortina GT last year and am still regretting it. :(", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507172556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777964, "authorName": "dcotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcotti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jaxter - LLM 212P was the U.K. registration of the car. I can remember that and the phone number of my childhood home. Not much after that!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507174937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1777981, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dcotti - Duh, what a dummy, I should have recognized it. Mine (Escort Mk1) is CRH 107K and is sitting in my garage waiting for our next adventure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507175981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778034, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear BaTers,\n\nso many comments before sunrise here in Athens is amazing. No, this is not an @alexv one. Yet Alex is constantly helping me and new owners, in terms of transportation and advices with great vivacity even if he has no financial interest. He is a true sport and would like to publicly thank him for that. \n\nHere we are at my 5th auction. Three out of four previous ones were successful. First went to Portland, second was the success story one from Athens to Amsterdam and then shipped to the States and the forth one is on the track of departing to Chicago. Actually even the third one (the Mini MKII) is close to reach an agreement with Richard at Houston thanks to BaT of course.\n\nI think that the Escort sparked the English spirit in the BaT club. Actually I would love to see it rolling close to my favorite pub, The Duke of York in St. Jonh\u2019s Wood, London but the left hand drive might be a problem for the British. \n\nRealized from the comments that no dashboard picture is uploaded so I will take care of that. I will be following comments and be ready to reply in any suggestions you would like to clarify.\n\nHappy commenting and bidding", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1507179082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778038, "authorName": "CanAm1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canam1968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Color me green with envy for those with the means to bid AND win this great Ford. I hope it reaches the US shores. I would love a chance to see and hear it run someday. It is cars like this that keep BaT my favorite website! GLWTA...heck of a Ford!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507179650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778066, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My guess is that the geniuses at Ford marketing thought the Pinto would go over better than the Escort because the ride was closer to typical \"American\" cars. \n\nAlso the Mk 1 Escort's styling was a bit dated (though quite pleasing). Mk II didn't come out until 1975, correct, at which point the Pinto/Bobcat had been on the market for 4 or 5 years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507182779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778078, "authorName": "Alex_V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex_v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ESK\r\nNo, sorry but a great friend of mine and a most trusted seller, true gentleman, a class act really. Needless to say that I will be involved in the entire process, if required, I will gladly arrange for shipping and assist the winning bidder in every respect. It will be like buying from me!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1507184428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778083, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reminds me of High School days when I'd search high and low for obscure foreign car magazines that tested Cortinas, Escorts, Golf GTIs etc. I was the only geek I knew that lusted for an Escort RS. I love this little greenie. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507185996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778117, "authorName": "uk66fastback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uk66fastback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car in a fantastic colour. Prices on these have gone crazy over the past few years, more than any other competitor in its class ... (back in the day). Interested to see where this ends up, both the car and the sale price. Agree with the seller though, can't see this one on the streets of the UK somehow ... (too many RHD ones about, albeit at inflated prices) ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507201175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778165, "authorName": "dustoffdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustoffdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alex V and @Classicspotted - I'm glad to see you great sellers dove-tailing so well. It just goes to show the spirit of automotive fellowship on an international scale. I will present by link this offering to my client aspiring to a classic automotive success story, Athens to Baku Azerbaijan. \nHey @Alex V, are there any transit fees involved while ferry-hopping internationally, country to country, from Greece? EU into Georgia or Turkey?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507206804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778168, "authorName": "HubertM.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hubertm.-user/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by HubertM.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507206816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1778179, "authorName": "Wogden700", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wogden700/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is in the wrong category it's not an American car. The model never came to America and was never built in America. Just because it's a Ford doesn't make it American that would be like calling a Land Rover an American German Indian or British car depending on under which ownership it was manufactured doesn't make sense.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507207220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778190, "authorName": "Alex_V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex_v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dustoffdoc\nHmm, not sure if you can do that in non-EU countries. When the car is sold, the seller will have to return the Greek plates and de-list the car from the Greek registry. Then, the new owner can get temporary Greek export plates, I believe they are valid for 1 month and they cost around EU500, @Classicspoted, please correct me if I am wrong. These plates come complete with 3rd party liability insurance for all EU countries but I am not at all sure if they provide the new owner with insurance in non-EU countries. The seller is very familiar with the process so there is no doubt that he will assist the owner as much as possible.\n\n@Wogden700, well said...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507207728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778196, "authorName": "ozusa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The green pixels in my monitor are striking for more pay.....\r\n\r\nA suggestion (plea) to BaT and not intended as a slap to newbies asking questions:\r\nBAT needs an FAQ with a URL that shall be included in the description section, for all cars that are not in the USA, that gives some answers and hints about how to import and costs of doing so. I appreciate that BaT does not want to give legally-binding advice or mislead, but think about it and do something. It gets tedious to regular readers to see the Q&A and is probably not helping the people who don't yet know when they get ignored. Same thing goes for \"will this pass CA smog tests?\" Thanks, Just trying to be helpful.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1507207944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778207, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wogden700---So what would you suggest? That it be categorized as Belgian because that's where it was built? Your comment, while making some sense, offers no real solution.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507208485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778213, "authorName": "randomregrets", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randomregrets/", "bidAmount": 3555, "content": "$3,555 bid placed by randomregrets", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507208786, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1778217, "authorName": "dustoffdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustoffdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ozusa, I've suggested that FAQ sub-forum in the past as well. That said most European sellers \"have a guy\" \"that knows a guy.\" In this setting, I'm sure there could be found a volunteer to keep abreast of local, regional and international nuances. I'm meeting the Secretary General of the Azerbaijan Automotive Federation this weekend for beverages and to learn the \"system\" for this autocracy that we reside in. Anything to help, I'd contribute!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507208976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778238, "authorName": "ESK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alex V\nThank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507209696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778252, "authorName": "dustoffdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustoffdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted, if known, could you please detail the 1600s internal build specs / parts sources? This is an interesting car that's modded just enough, not too much. GLWTA sir! I'm pushing this towards a new enthusiasts frontier.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507210244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778399, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dcotti. LLM 212P would have been a 1975 ish reg unless you bought it from Tracy and Kev ;)\n@classic spotted. Is that front disc/rotor badly grooved or is it the camera playing tricks? Like the wheels and the colour with the black accents look right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507215815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778436, "authorName": "dcotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcotti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@malsal. Wow. Yes, 1975. Guess I don't want to own up to being that old!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507217061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778510, "authorName": "dustoffdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustoffdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alex V: Thanks for the heads-up sir. My potential partner in crime on this is a local here and was educated in Istanbul / well connected there, we'll figure that bit out. It gets really tricky at the Azerbaijan border with pre-arrangement docs & appreciative backhanders anticipated. I'm awaiting @Classicspotted 's reply.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507219291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778571, "authorName": "Paul_Hardiman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_hardiman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strange carb choice. Ditch the two-piece prop for a single shaft.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507221482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778605, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome - It should be described as European.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507222467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778640, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The legend behind this build and what it started out as would be most interesting. This is in better condition than anything I saw growing up in Liverpool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507223917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778648, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just uploaded dashboard photos\n\n@esk, and @dustoffdoc will revert tomorrow about engine\u2019s details. \n\n@mdale7 Transport charges are 2.000$ for East Coast, 2.500$ for West Coast, 1000$ for Europe\n\n @dustoffdoc really don\u2019t know about transportation to Azerbaijan. However, ferries from Piraeus to Samos and then to Turkey are daily and not expensive.\n\n@malsal I can assure you the discs are like new. There are letters on the top side that might give the impression of them being grooved\n\nI think I shouldn\u2019t do that but what the heck\u2026in my eyes Escort is a British vehicle regardless of where it was produced", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507224142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778771, "authorName": "dustoffdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustoffdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted: Thank you sir, it'll be driven here. We're waiting diligently until tomorrow for some of this car's history and engine specs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507227396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778852, "authorName": "Davey_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not Really Dept.\n Although very few were sold in the United States, you can have it repaired virtually anywhere in the country. Just look on the Internet under \"escort service\". There must be more than 10,000 listings.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1507229262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778888, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@daveyJones there is a bizarre thing going on with Google...if you search to service your Escort thus type 'escort service USA' you will get 2.500.000 results, while if you type 'escort service UK' you get 5.020.000!! I guess you get more quantity in Britain ;-) Quality?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507229997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778962, "authorName": "MustangMarty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustangmarty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SeattleCurmudgeon ... I nearly choked on my lunch. I lived the 80's in Lynnwood; so very true", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507231292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1778997, "authorName": "RoyalCX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalcx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller: Do you have a horsepower number for the car? If so, just curious, has it been tested on a dyno to confirm?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507231694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1779108, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was manufactured in my hometown. I even played soccer with Gilbert Stapelaere. Does that mean I have to bid on it? :-))", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507233219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1779535, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can tell by all the comments that no matter who wins this car it will be driven and it will be loved. These are such great cars.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507238900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1779807, "authorName": "alidreed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alidreed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are great little car's,I have imported two of these to the USA a mk1 and a mk2.There are shipping companies that are very helpful.RORO worked the best for me.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507242344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1779876, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s been over 60 comments now so I will have to add that this would be a good candidate for an LS1 swap.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507243832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1779883, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would guess about 85hp if it is working as new.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507243982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1779921, "authorName": "dcotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcotti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those that might not be familiar with what a European Escort can do...\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEr78F-2acg", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507245101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1780346, "authorName": "efini85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efini85/", "bidAmount": 3705, "content": "$3,705 bid placed by efini85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507269152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1780376, "authorName": "Alex_V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex_v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got some fresh shipping quotes. To NY, into a dedicated 20'' will be EU2400, about $2800", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507276372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1780380, "authorName": "horselesscarriage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horselesscarriage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "....I love it. I would go hunting for some rice burners with this one...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507280338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1780420, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Top notch work here. These are highly coveted in England, and I could get to like it very fast\ntoo. This is the first LHD model that I\u2019ve seen. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507289600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1780474, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Blown away, am I.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507293648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1780479, "authorName": "HubertM.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hubertm.-user/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by HubertM.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507293771, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1781166, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some details about the engine. \n\nIt is a Kent 1600 GT crossflow engine block. It has Transpeed exhaust manifold and the carburettors are DCNF with a diameter of 42. \nThe motor is weighed with 10% relieving on the flywheel. It has trimetallic bearing shells and a 288-degree piper camshaft. The Burton aluminum head was purchased from Burton England and mounted in Greece. The output of the vehicle is estimated at 105-110hp.\n\nHope that helps.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1507314098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1781205, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This or the Targa?.................. This all day long. you will get more BANG for the buck. I love Targa's, but the little boy racer inside says THIS ONE!!!!!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1507315329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1781308, "authorName": "Jfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pictures. ur doin them right", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507317102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1781464, "authorName": "Patrick_D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick_d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To quote Commander Data to Scotty: \"It is...Mmm... It is green!\"\r\n\r\nIt is also RWD, 4 Cylinder, Manual, LHD and gorgeous.\r\n\r\nI want it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507318839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1782544, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding comparisons with the porche there are features that make the porche so special but why would you want to. This car is simple and straightforward. Relatively light. Engine at the front driving the rear wheels in a proper way. Ford did not have to spend millions in fancy engineeeing to get a car with the engine hanging out the back go round a corner properly.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507353555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1783507, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alex V\n\nThanks for the quote Alex \u2714\ufe0f. Very helpful in getting atuned to worldwide shipping. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507451911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1783515, "authorName": "javier_Esquer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javier_esquer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alexV, isn't nice what good attitude towards our love for cars can return to ours souls, by helping other to fulfill his desires toward some cars. Bat is a small world that bring out ours best desires, Alex I am glad to count you among my friends glad to help you not long ago, and willing to be you useful, in a near future from Spain. You truly deserved your thumbs up from all Baters.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1507455105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1783704, "authorName": "Alex_V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex_v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@javier Esquer\nMy dear friend, thank you so much for your kind words, it is always a pleaure to assist fellow BATmen!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507476122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1783876, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted \nAny pictures of the boot area? Battery missing....? Any video possible of the engine running? Thx a lot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507489581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1783883, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skidcar How did I miss that? Sorry. Boot area pictures will be uploaded by tomorrow. \n\nAs for the battery, of course is not missing. The importance is for the bidder to examine that the area under the battery is not rusty from the battery fluids. The battery will be there fresh and new but most importantly rust will not!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507490112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1783909, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos have been added to the gallery", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507491221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1783910, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually found a file inside another file inside inside...anyway found more pictures including that of the crystal clear boot area and BaT just uploaded them...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507491244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1784172, "authorName": "SPOONS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoons66/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "$4,750 bid placed by SPOONS66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507516087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1784208, "authorName": "Crosbeian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosbeian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going for more than the lovely 96 xjs convertible on this website. Not bad for a car that was sold new for a fraction of the price and completely crude mechanicals.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1507520816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1784263, "authorName": "HubertM.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hubertm.-user/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by HubertM.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507536117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1784267, "authorName": "Alex_V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex_v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi guys,\n\nThe seller has a lovely Mini to ship to the port of Chicago. The new owner has decided for this auction to end since we may be able to combine shipping. I got the fresh quote right now and if the Escort ends up in Chicago, it will cost only EU1800, into a 40'' container, it will be shipped to NY first and then by rail to Chicago. This is an extremely competitive offer that may appeal to all potential Chicago bidders.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507538721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1784465, "authorName": "SPOONS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoons66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Alex, thats great info.\n(for those of us in the midwest)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507562054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1784466, "authorName": "SPOONS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoons66/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by SPOONS66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507562068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1784481, "authorName": "Britnic777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britnic777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For decades these were such a common sight on UK roads that people barely thought about them. Now looking at this with fresh eyes, I realize what a clean design it is, inside and out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507562916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1784881, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Britnic777. Yes along with a lot of other older Brit cars these were throw away cars after a few years. I remember Ford's were affectionately called \"Dagenham dustbin's\" back in the day but they were no better or worse than BL's, Vauxhall, and Rootes group offerings of the time, the English climate was not good for any of them. It is nice to see original and restored cars from my youth coming around again.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507576421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1785249, "authorName": "FinSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alex V. Thanks for your help. Is the seller ending the Mini auction early or this auction?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507581800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1785565, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FinSport. Neither i don't think. I believe a Mini was sold recently from the same guy who is selling the Escort so maybe he is saying the new Mini owner is waiting on his shipping of the car to possibly ship both at once and both save some $$$$'s.\nMy thoughts on it but i may have it wrong ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507588015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1785567, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@finsport my previous BaT auction was a lovely Mini that successfully ended and the vehicle will head for Chicago. The Ford Escort auction cannot be ended earlier than what BaT suggest which is in 1 day, 22 hours and 21 minutes. In case the winning bidder is from Chicago (or wants delivery in Chicago) then a special price for combined shipping is achieved by @alexv. Hope that clarify things.\n\nPrecisely @malsal", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507588140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1785597, "authorName": "FinSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted. Thanks for clarifying.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507589331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1786071, "authorName": "HubertM.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hubertm.-user/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by HubertM.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507629807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1786339, "authorName": "baumgartner923", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baumgartner923/", "bidAmount": 5850, "content": "$5,850 bid placed by baumgartner923", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507645317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1786855, "authorName": "bbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbp/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by bbp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507660907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1788769, "authorName": "MajorTomB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majortomb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All I can say is \"Opa\"! I love this little green car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507724390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1788795, "authorName": "Sapman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sapman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember these from when I was younger. Like many cars from that era that are now revered, they were everywhere. Good examples like this are pretty rare and the prices are eyebrow raising. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507725422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1788797, "authorName": "djac70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djac70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can that engine sit in the bay any lower?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507725557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1788865, "authorName": "Formulaharris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/formulaharris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a pure no nonsense driving experience this must be. Send that little sucker over here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507728153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789040, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice resto. I found one for $750 several decades ago and converted it to a raly tribute. Looked amazing and drove nice, but still needed that Cosworth engine. Wish I could have afforded it. Would have been waaaaay to much fun. Mine was white and I still wonder what ever happened to it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507733831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789145, "authorName": "DrP.T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drp.t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507736893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789195, "authorName": "madfulvia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madfulvia/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by madfulvia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507738203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1789200, "authorName": "dseretakis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dseretakis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car! Can you comment on whether the 1.6 engine is original to the car? The VIN plate on the firewall reads G2 which designates a 1.1 liter engine. If replaced was it registered and documented as such with the Greek authorities? If not, there may be issues at US customs if car were to be imported. Thanks in advance.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507738276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789223, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dseretakis - That shouldn't be an issue. Mine had it's 1.6 replaced with a 2.1 SOHC and they feds didn't blink.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507738979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789240, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dseretakis The engine as many of the parts of the vehicle are customized in order to have the result you see in the photos. The vin may indeed designates 1.1 liter engine but it was replaced with a 1.6 (many information about the engine can be found in my latter comment) and registered to the Greek authorities so no issue will arise with the US customs. \n\n@djac70 the engine sits in its correct base. The only way I can think of changing the position is by creating a new base a bit lower but really this is not my field of expertise\n\n@jaxter rock on", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507739715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789254, "authorName": "Sepp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sepp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From what little I know, the feds don't usually care what the engine is, as long as the current one is historically correct..with rather loose guidelines", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507740297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789336, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sepp - You're correct. I should have said more about my experience. Whenever I had the chance I used the term \"contemporaneous\" to describe the motor. Since motors have long histories that cover many car models if you have a 2016 reassembled 1982 Capri 1.6 motor in a 1976 Escort everything is fine if the motor design was available as an option when the car was originally built. The feds were satisfied. The only pushback I got was from CARB. they wanted to know what year the block was cast. Worried that they might want to check, I told them the truth, that it was a 1974 casting but then I explained that the actual motor was assembled in 2007 from new parts added to this block which was from a production run that predates the year my car was assembled which was 1972. The motor design in the size I have dates from 1970 so the motor is contemporaneous to the car. I also stated that motors are changed in hundreds of cars every day as they wear out. These changes don't change the manufacture date of the vehicle. After a few nail-bighting days they got back to me saying I was correct and I got my exemption.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507742808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789440, "authorName": "dustoffdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustoffdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted, Thanks for the good clarification of engine spec, useful info to relay. I hope you get what you need for this well presented offering. \n\n@bbp, great bump in bidding. I hope you stick with it, and you're in it to win it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507746432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789483, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by skidcar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507747680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1789597, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear BaTers,\n\nFirstly I would like to inform you that I will comment when reserve is met.\n\nThat being told, I want to recap all past week\u2019s interesting comments and personal observations:\n\nTotal restoration has been performed in the offered vehicle, which had and still has a straight body with no accidents whatsoever\n\nThere is clear documentation stating its contemporaneous ;-) 1.6 engine for US customs or other countries\n\nIf the winning bid comes from the Chicago area, @alexv stroke a great deal of 1.800euro transportation cost due to my previous BaT auctioned Mini which will go to the same destination.\n\nBattery is missing from the engine bay photos in order to demonstrate its rust-free base but it will be included in the sale.\n\nEngine details: It is a Kent 1600 GT crossflow engine block. It has Transpeed exhaust manifold and the carburettors are DCNF with a diameter of 42.\nThe motor is weighed with 10% relieving on the flywheel. It has trimetallic bearing shells and a 288-degree piper camshaft. The Burton aluminum head was purchased from Burton England and mounted in Greece. The output of the vehicle is estimated at 105-110hp.\n\nLoved that so many commented their childhood relations due to this offered British-American soldier. Our relation between childhood and classic cars is the epitome of our hobby.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1507749403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789849, "authorName": "oldukguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldukguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wakey, Wakey People .... It's a Vanilla Escort !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507751692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789858, "authorName": "SPOONS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoons66/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by SPOONS66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507751916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1789890, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just realized that I had not commented on this Escort. I know I looked at when it was listed. Yet another sign of age.\n\nGreat Escort! This one way to get one of the great cars of this era. 1600 will run forever. They handle good. And reasonable fuel mileage. Nice 1600!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507752476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1789973, "authorName": "bbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbp/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by bbp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507753302, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1790010, "authorName": "camperco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camperco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "imagine it parked next to the orange BMW 2002", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1507754052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1790058, "authorName": "SPOONS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoons66/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by SPOONS66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507754692, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1790065, "authorName": "madfulvia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madfulvia/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by madfulvia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507754817, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1790076, "authorName": "SPOONS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoons66/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by SPOONS66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507754912, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1790087, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can you organise the shipping to vancouver? ie, get it to a port at your end? Or can it be insured in greece, and i drive it to rotterdam?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507754995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1790088, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by skidcar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507755030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1790091, "authorName": "bbp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbp/", "bidAmount": 14800, "content": "$14,800 bid placed by bbp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507755064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1790099, "authorName": "madfulvia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madfulvia/", "bidAmount": 15300, "content": "$15,300 bid placed by madfulvia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507755157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1790102, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck guyzzzz, I am out...:-((", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507755198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1790103, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@paolo of course for shipping at vancouver and for driving", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507755221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1790107, "authorName": "madfulvia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madfulvia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/11/17 for $15,300 to madfulvia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507755279, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1790109, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "grrrr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507755296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1790113, "authorName": "paolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "laast minute charlie, caught myself out...congrats to buyer and seller....that is a true bargain....drive it to blighty and throw it in auction for a quick and decent profit...or cherish", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1507755352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1790152, "authorName": "FinSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bbp nice win! You went to my cutoff and now I don't have to explain to my wife why I have a second car overseas.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507755862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1790157, "authorName": "irscott11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irscott11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car and great price, congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507755923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1790182, "authorName": "FinSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Opps should be @madfulvia. Good luck to buyer and seller. BAT still needs an edit :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1507756188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1790426, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@madfulvia - Congrats, where is this little gem going?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507759173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1791155, "authorName": "dustoffdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustoffdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bbp, my money was on you, it being BP logo green and all. A man has to know his limits though. Better luck next time around.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507801698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1791158, "authorName": "dustoffdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustoffdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Classicspotted & @Alex V, Job well done guys, it's great to see your dedication and cooperation. Especially considering being on our side of the pond, and the time difference to the proverbial \"wrong coast!\" Best wishes from Baku.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1507802158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1797953, "authorName": "stinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted I also sold a car here to @madfulvia on the same day as you,(Lancia Fulvia). It appears @madfulvia joined BaT this month with no history.I have not been paid and I have no working phone number or home address despite the car being booked for collection tomorrow.Have you been paid ? Regards,Stinger", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1508144294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1797969, "authorName": "DrP.T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drp.t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1508150631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1850503, "authorName": "Sepp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sepp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone have contact info for Alex V? I would greatly appreciate it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510536977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1850675, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sepp you can reach him at the following email: alexfreda 'at' hol 'dot' gr\n\nJust to inform whoever is still following comments that Escort is heading together with my previous auction Mini, to Chicago.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510564329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852777, "authorName": "Sepp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sepp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cheers, much appreciated. Glad to hear this car is headed to the states!!! What a lovely car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510637484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1961816, "authorName": "SPOONS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoons66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car is now at home, kudos to @classicspotted for a really accurate representation of the car, it is actually way better than represented.\nThe export/import process was very simple, if a little frustrating on timelines, but definitely not a reason to avoid buying a car abroad from a reliable seller.\nGreat transaction and thanks to BAT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516041220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1961843, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nwbaxter66 you trusted me from the first moment and the least I could do is to be as \u2018professional\u2019 as possible...sending a considerable amount of money abroad is not the easiest thing afterall...thanks indeed to BaT for uniting genuine petrolhead people around the globe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516042113, "type": "comment"}]