[{"id": 3183271, "authorName": "bvstone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvstone/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by bvstone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556245798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3183269, "authorName": "bvstone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvstone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm in love. Almost too nice to drive once in a while to church. :) Or to keep in MN. ahh.. what the heck.. :) Not close to reserve but we all know what it's worth.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556245822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183298, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ha ha hamminia. \r\nNuyk nuyk.\r\n\r\nZowee!!\r\n\r\n-that's all I have to say about this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556246441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183331, "authorName": "Apers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apers1/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Apers1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556247795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3183333, "authorName": "bvstone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvstone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice bid @Apers1. I was worried BAT boys would cancel if that was the first bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556247873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183362, "authorName": "Apers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apers1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bvstone I will be outbid shortly. But one can hope.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556249193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183466, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Deliah_Wolfe\r\n@groceg\r\nRe that conversation about BMW (German) colors. Here's another one, VW Gulf Blue. Kinda blissful ain't it?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556254734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183585, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve asked BAT to add a few pictures to the gallery. The spare parts included with the purchase include a new radio speaker, an NOS turn signal flasher, an original dash grab handle, original battery cover, leftover seat insert fabric, and a spray can of gulf blue touch up paint. And BTW, the Ghia was awarded Best in Class again last weekend at the annual \u201cWheels Across The Pond Show\u201d here in Jupiter, FL.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1556276287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183595, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably the best color in a GHIA, aside from having a beater pink one, this would be the GHIA I would love to have. Such a beautiful Karmann. GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556277283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183607, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos have been added to the gallery", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556278728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183689, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not crazy about the Q-Tips/Tampax package color scheme, but I LOVE the little touches like the tach that looks factory, the steering wheel wrapped in leather, and the space saver spare that would almost seem like the car came with it. \n\nI bet you can have 80% of the fun you'd have with a 356, for a much lower percentage of the cost. \n\nGLWTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556282584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183730, "authorName": "philco50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philco50/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by philco50", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556283476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3183751, "authorName": "smitty122", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smitty122/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great year, wonderful color and terrific attention to detail! The tach is icing on the cake.\r\nWell done! Always preferred the hardtop, as the convertible took away that beautiful roof sweep.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1556284069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183752, "authorName": "retrozen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retrozen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is SO nice. Far better than my 1961 which was a \"beater\" indeed. On my first date with my wife, she had to enter my Ghia through the driver's door and climb over the handbrake because the passenger door was held fast by a wire clothes hanger.\nObviously my charms were stronger than that of my car.\nAs an aside, my ownership of the family VW relic (the '61 Ghia) was brought about because I couldn't afford to maintain my '63 300SL roadster.\nstrange, but true.\nHence, always a soft spot in my heart for Karmann Ghias, and this one is a fine example. Well Done!!\nGLWTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556284169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183768, "authorName": "BarneyFife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneyfife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great tropical color. White walls really make it stand out. Like driving a blue jelly bean.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556284508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183799, "authorName": "garrys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garrys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know all that much about Karmann Ghias, but is there a way to add Air Conditioning to this? It's an absolute must for Florida summers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556285253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183814, "authorName": "Potomacduck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potomacduck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garrys I owned a ton of vintage Volkswagens years ago. Even if you were able to chop this car up enough to install an air conditioner you wouldn\u2019t want it. Just pretend it\u2019s Florida in 1964 when most cars didn\u2019t have A/C.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1556285556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183838, "authorName": "kingkarmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingkarmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The owner of this Ghia has shared his love and knowledge of this Ghia with us on the \"The Samba\", a incredible resource for VW lovers. Think of The Samba as the VW version of the Library of Congress. \nThat goofy Optima 6v battery is an easy swap :-)\nEven though the nose was worked a bit (pic 58) I's classify this beauty a \"one percenter\" in the Karmann Ghia world. I wish you the best!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1556286153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183942, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garrys \r\n\r\nI think it's a lot easier to add A/C to a car like this than it was even 20 years ago. Efficient compressors about the size of a large can of Progresso soup, ultra-efficient condensers, etc. There's a local guy who does amazing Porsche 356 restomods, and he's adding air conditioning to some of them these days.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556288399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3183991, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The matching spare whitewall tire doesn\u2019t fit in the front compartment, so I changed the spare tire to a size that does fit. The matching whitewall spare will be included in the purchase. I\u2019ve asked BAT to add a photo of the spare whitewall to the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556289365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3184034, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo has been added to the gallery", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556289953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3184047, "authorName": "RJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For people who are into Ghias, this is a really well known Ghia. There's a lot of history on this car on the internet, and in VW magazines. If you google \"1964 Karmann Ghia Jake Raby\" you'll find a youtube video that Jake posted on the car almost a decade ago on the original restoration. The current owner has also been very active on The Samba regarding the large number of improvements that he's made to make the car even more correct and original. This car should bring some serious money.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556290187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3184230, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan, This is my all time favorite color on these but just try and imagine it on a modern crossover or giant contemporary pickup. I'm so glad I don't drive modern cars :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556293787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3184270, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@groceg\r\nI'm with ya! However, check out some of the colors that Dodge, Fiat, Toyota, and Subaru have been playing with recently. Definitely not the same old metallic boredom.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556294805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3184389, "authorName": "Moogie32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moogie32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s really nice to see such a correct restoration for a change- so many Ghias look decent on the outside but fall short once you move into the interior. That tach is a very rare item- I have been looking for one for quite a while. I also run big bore P&Cs in the 1320cc engine in my otherwise stock \u201963 KG and can keep up with the 356s on road tours without a problem. BTW I think the decal on the inside of the glovebox door is meant for an earlier KG with a fuel tap set up (pre \u201962). Up until now the correct versions have not been repro\u2019d but I just read on the Ghia forum on The Samba someone is going to start making them. Small detail \u2013 super nice Ghia- a joy to look at for sure! Thanks for listing it on BAT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556297155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3184487, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the very positive comments about the Ghia thus far! \r\n\r\nJust about everyone that sees it comments on how beautiful the Gulf Blue color is. Also worth elaborating on is the recent interior refurbishment. The square weave carpet kit was sourced from Newton Commercial in England, and the correct for \u201864 seat covers and door cards were sourced from The Aussie Trimmer in Australia. Also, the installation of Hushmat under the new carpet provides a very quiet ride :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556298987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3184569, "authorName": "since78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/since78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is so sexy. Even the parking break got excited!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556300434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3185136, "authorName": "Moogie32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moogie32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FL-Frank -You couldn't do better than The Aussie Trimmer and Newton Commercial!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556306504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3186241, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOVE THIS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556314089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3186752, "authorName": "Lightfoot1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightfoot1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The chick wearing the Mama Cass dress seems to fit the era perfectly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556321403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3187266, "authorName": "Dubbed743", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubbed743/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color, but according to the below Samba link, it looks like Sea Blue (L360) would be the \"period correct\" blue for a '64 Ghia. Gulf Blue (L390) appears to be a Type 1 & Type 2 color. Can someone please confirm this?\n\nhttps://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/paintcodesghia.php", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556339155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3187436, "authorName": "Moogie32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moogie32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dubbed743 Gulf blue was not available on Ghias of any year. This Ghia looks like Sea blue to me (a correct 1964 color) - Gulf blue is a lighter color.\r\nIf @FL-FRANK is in agreement he should get BAT to change the copy on this ad.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556365060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3187600, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The gentleman that restored the car preferred Gulf Blue over Sea Blue, and made the decision to paint it Gulf Blue. I think he made the right decision. The Gulf Blue looks stunning, and it looks just like the ghia featured in the \u201864 Sales Brochure!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556372939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3187663, "authorName": "Tankhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tankhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m in Fl and want to see the car this weekend if possible, please return my message for a good time. Tankhemi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556374989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3187852, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ tankhemi\r\n\r\nI just responded to your message through email.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556381716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3188277, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many have asked me offline about the car\u2019s mechanical condition. The engine fires right up with the first turn of the key ( It used to be a little stubborn restarting when warm, however, I installed a hard start relay which corrected that issue). The engine pulls strong throughout the rpm range with no hesitation. The idle is just a tad lopey thanks to the aftermarket cam. Shifting gears (up and/or down) is smooth without any issues. There is no clutch chatter. The car stops straight and quietly...and as well as can be expected with drum brakes at all 4 corners. The car also tracks straight and true without and drifting or pulling. In summary, this is a well sorted, reliable example.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556398728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3188371, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And compression is 122 psi all 4 cylinders.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556403442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3190462, "authorName": "Beckmgs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckmgs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very pretty car. More room to the upside for sure. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556557366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3195487, "authorName": "AnalogMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/analogman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FL-Frank\r\n\r\nHow do the heater and defroster work? That can be a quick-and-dirty check of the integrity of the heater channels in the floor pan, and condition of the heater boxes and controls.\r\n\r\nThank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556653916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3195662, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@analogman\r\n\r\nThere is warm air at the left rear footwell outlet, however, that\u2019s it. I don\u2019t think the cables for the tunnel mounted turn valve are present. It hasn\u2019t been an issue for me living in Florida ;-) BTW, when I acquired the car, both of the rear footwell heater valves were missing. After months of searching, I was able to source a pair of correct for 1964 rear heater valves from Germany, which are now mounted in the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556655000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3198173, "authorName": "59jagmkix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59jagmkix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Very nice car. The restoration on this was clearly carried out to a high degree and is super correct, right down to the gorgeous Aussie Trimmer/Newton interior. The nose seems to have had some repair work judging by the inside of it (haven\u2019t they all though?), and the transmission would have originally been painted black. That\u2019s it from me. \r\n\r\nOf all the Ghias I\u2019ve seen on here lately, this is the one that I would definitely take home! Good luck with the sale, this car deserves a premium.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556720870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3198507, "authorName": "golfcoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfcoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color on this beauty! Thanks for sharing with us.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556727684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3201105, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "love it - but would get rid of the whitewalls (that's way too '50s american car' for me) and whup some EMPI-style mags on there - GLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556761252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3201114, "authorName": "VWsplitman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwsplitman/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by VWsplitman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556761495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3201270, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556766382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3202116, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On this, the final day of the auction, I\u2019ll be watching closely and ready to respond to any/all inquiries quickly.\r\n\r\nGood luck to all bidders!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556809022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3202436, "authorName": "VWsplitman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwsplitman/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by VWsplitman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556814720, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3202564, "authorName": "Asianbond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asianbond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gorgeous", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556816931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3202582, "authorName": "PONDOS0707", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pondos0707/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by PONDOS0707", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556817241, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3202945, "authorName": "mrogersii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrogersii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a '64 while living in Crete, Greece. Lovely cars. Yours is absolutely beautiful!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556821131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3203522, "authorName": "dvw1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dvw1776/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by dvw1776", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556825843, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3203747, "authorName": "PONDOS0707", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pondos0707/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller do you know if the paint is a base coat/clear coat and also the small damaged area on the trunk lid where it rubs is that an alignment issue ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556827528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3203810, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the paint is base coat/clear coat. The chipped/touched up paint is on the edge of the lower rear valance below the deck lid and happened while installing the engine during the restoration according to the previous owner. The deck lid opens and closes just fine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556827965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204197, "authorName": "dinoverde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinoverde/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by dinoverde", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556829794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204249, "authorName": "dvw1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dvw1776/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by dvw1776", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556829940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204300, "authorName": "dinoverde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinoverde/", "bidAmount": 17400, "content": "$17,400 bid placed by dinoverde", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556830197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204402, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556830920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204409, "authorName": "richnsx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richnsx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m thinking this was a good price for the buyer, great looking K-G.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556830983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204528, "authorName": "dvw1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dvw1776/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by dvw1776", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556831896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204579, "authorName": "richnsx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richnsx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops, I thought the auction had closed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556832256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204633, "authorName": "bvstone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvstone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@richnsx - I bet it's got a long way to go. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556832639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204673, "authorName": "PONDOS0707", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pondos0707/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by PONDOS0707", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556832962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204706, "authorName": "dvw1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dvw1776/", "bidAmount": 18857, "content": "$18,857 bid placed by dvw1776", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204728, "authorName": "PONDOS0707", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pondos0707/", "bidAmount": 19200, "content": "$19,200 bid placed by PONDOS0707", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204734, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204746, "authorName": "Tankhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tankhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw (inspected & drove) this car last Saturday, it\u2019s the nicest I\u2019ve seen in a long time. I can\u2019t bid because of funds. But u won\u2019t be sorry, It\u2019s ALL there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556833506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204758, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The highest bidder WILL get the car. :-)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1556833579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204770, "authorName": "PONDOS0707", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pondos0707/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by PONDOS0707", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833673, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204774, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204780, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833789, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204783, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204788, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 24225, "content": "$24,225 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204789, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204797, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 25225, "content": "$25,225 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204799, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556833973, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204802, "authorName": "blbatesdc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blbatesdc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The knock out blow!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556834011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204807, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FL-Frank\r\nThis is Gorgeous!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556834030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204810, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 27225, "content": "$27,225 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204814, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204817, "authorName": "martingibson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martingibson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Zowie!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556834086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204832, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 29225, "content": "$29,225 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204837, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834204, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204838, "authorName": "604fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/604fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bids recognize how beautiful the car is.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556834214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204846, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Exciting Auction, glad I didn't miss it\r\nBest to Bidders!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556834256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204852, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204853, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834325, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204862, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834418, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204863, "authorName": "bvstone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvstone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worth every penny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204865, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204866, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eima77 beautiful Ghia huh?....my wifes favorite car...her Dad had one when she a youngster.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556834435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204869, "authorName": "Duffbennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duffbennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least we will not be seeing \"Reserve not Met\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556834467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204871, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204873, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834501, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204876, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SHOhobo\r\nGreetings \r\nThis one is really a Beauty. Your wife has Great Taste!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556834532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204877, "authorName": "Duffbennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duffbennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FL-Frank in doing FL-FLIPS", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1556834549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204889, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204890, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834623, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204892, "authorName": "604fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/604fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this record territory or do many bring this much?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556834632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204893, "authorName": "Mattman1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattman1972/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These gentlemen mean business today!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556834640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204898, "authorName": "martingibson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martingibson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doesn't feel like we're done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556834673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204900, "authorName": "Wrayg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrayg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine if this was a convertible,!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556834680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204903, "authorName": "evokes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evokes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In this condition, they bring this much!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556834694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204905, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by ilovelucille", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834720, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204909, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine it Just the way it is!!! Beautiful!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1556834746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204908, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3204917, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/2/19 for $41,000 to Supersports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556834869, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3204918, "authorName": "Mattman1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattman1972/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Auction of the day!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1556834880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204921, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow...got the money it deserved - Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556834910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204924, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats and enjoy this gem !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556834917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204927, "authorName": "Tankhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tankhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, great auction, it\u2019s a good car and VERY rare", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556834927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204930, "authorName": "Supersports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supersports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that cost a little more than I was expecting. But then again, it's the most beautiful Ghia I have ever seen.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1556834953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204936, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Blau cars going for strong money today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556835011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204938, "authorName": "ilovelucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovelucille/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Supersports: Enjoy the car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556835024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204925, "authorName": "hunter77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunter77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was fun to watch", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556835053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204950, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@supersports\r\n\r\nCongratulations on your win! It\u2019s a wonderful little gem! I\u2019ll reach out to you directly soon.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1556835127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3204955, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Supersports\r\nCongratulations! What A Classic Beauty! Miles of Smiles Ahead to You! It's Gorgeous \r\n@FL-Frank \r\nCongratulations on Your Auction! This was fun!\r\nBeautiful Ghia, Exciting Auction and Excellent Outcome!\r\nBest Regards!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556835168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3205013, "authorName": "faber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/faber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy Moley! Nice machine tho.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556835901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3205018, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WELL SOLD !", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556835994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3205030, "authorName": "bugnbox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bugnbox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Impressive result (and a deserving car) Congrats to all involved!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556836290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3205304, "authorName": "mdvanderploeg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdvanderploeg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Lowlight/convertible money for this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556844146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3205407, "authorName": "Joe6pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joe6pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everybody must be getting their tax refunds. Between this and the 964 - Jeezus.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556847053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3206537, "authorName": "kingkarmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingkarmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man O\" Man!!\r\nA record or very close for a 64 Coupe for sure. \r\nI work screwy hours without internet access so I ended up reliving this auction just a bit ago. I AM SPENT!!\r\nI think it's time to post an armed guard in front of my garage :-0\r\nA hearty congratulations to the winners!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556895825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3207998, "authorName": "roberto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roberto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like the result. The cream rises to the top.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556912907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3210169, "authorName": "59jagmkix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59jagmkix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well sold! I said thus car deserved a premium and I\u2019m glad to see it got it. Of all the Ghias I\u2019ve seen here, \u2018vert, coupe, lowlight, or highlight, this is the one that I would\u2019ve wanted to take home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556973134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3210796, "authorName": "FL-Frank (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fl-frank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that I\u2019ve had a couple of days to catch my breath after such an exciting finish, I want to thank all of the bidders...and especially supersports and ilovelucille for your epic bidding battle! You both clearly recognize this little gem is very special! It\u2019ll be headed for its new home in Texas soon, where It will surely provide its new caretaker with many years of enjoyment!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556997761, "type": "comment"}]