[{"id": 11335745, "authorName": "Davidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PLEASE, some pictures of the exterior with ALL the windows down.\r\nThese C cars are stunning because of no b-pillar and the photos with windows down proves it\u2026\r\nThanks", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1682728332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335748, "authorName": "Davidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidk/", "bidAmount": 1974, "content": "$1,974 bid placed by Davidk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682728359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11336203, "authorName": "traveler_1701", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traveler_1701/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those bumpers have got to go! \r\n\r\nOtherwise, very nice. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1682735071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11336250, "authorName": "S.atheer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s.atheer/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by S.atheer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682736184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11336270, "authorName": "Biffroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the upholstery original?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682736746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11336307, "authorName": "Davidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidk/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by Davidk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682737372, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11337389, "authorName": "Fastcars1998", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastcars1998/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1976 280C, and I rarely drive my car. This seller deserves an award for how well this car is represented in photos. It is an honest representation of a vehicle that is bulletproof.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1682776892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11342774, "authorName": "Classic79 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, this thing is all original from the inside out! You should feel and see the inside of this thing. Nostalgic!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682808420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11343982, "authorName": "Capt._Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt._doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AC converted to R134A? Working AC now ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682824825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11347876, "authorName": "Jgrahamdmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrahamdmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The door cards are not original configuration as the door pockets are missing and has been replaced with the perforated MBTex on the lower third of the door card. The plastic pockets were easily broken if wind blows the door back on your leg while entering/exiting the car. These easily broken door pockets were found on the W114/115 as well as the subsequent W123 models. While not original, it is a very nice way of eliminating this problem area.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682881821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11351370, "authorName": "Classic79 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, AC system was just meticulously gone through and updated.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682911683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11366159, "authorName": "Sunnycity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunnycity/", "bidAmount": 3250, "content": "$3,250 bid placed by Sunnycity", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683060517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11368973, "authorName": "Dgroos2084", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgroos2084/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That color combo is so 70s, but so cool. Would look awesome on a PTS car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683080080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11369067, "authorName": "Davidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classic79 - would you drive this MB from Utah to Seattle ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683081306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11369805, "authorName": "WoofRacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woofracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will pass emissions?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683115159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11370978, "authorName": "Classic79 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, I would have no reservations driving this car from Utah to Seattle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683127098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11370981, "authorName": "Classic79 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, it will pass emissions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683127126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11375895, "authorName": "Ace4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace4/", "bidAmount": 3350, "content": "$3,350 bid placed by Ace4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683149048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11377449, "authorName": "Davidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classic79 - is the C watertight ie. doors and front and rear windows?? Possible to post a few side shots of the car with all the windows down??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683157182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11380564, "authorName": "Classic79 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, car is water tight. The paint might be a little faded but don\u2019t let that detracted you from the beauty and condition of this car. I will take a few pictures with windows down here in a little bit and post them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683215875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11381491, "authorName": "Classic79 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683220992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11384306, "authorName": "MrRR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrrr/", "bidAmount": 3550, "content": "$3,550 bid placed by MrRR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683233035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11386013, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Life is interesting. In the early '80s I bought a beautiful '74 280C as my daily driver and loved that car. I drove it from one bridge building jobsite to the next, throughout the Pacific NW. What a wonderful car that was! Now today, forty-years later, my son (early teens) sends me a link to a 1974 280C that he just loves. \r\n\r\nAnd here we are.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683241456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11386092, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classic79 - Your 280C looks like an honest car that has been nicely cared for. The work order from your shop visit in 2022 reminded me of the high costs of properly maintaining these cars. Were you happy with the work performed? Here are a few more questions while I consider bidding. I appreciate any answers you may be able to provide.\r\n\r\nAny additional mechanical related work that may be needed?\r\nAre the tires newer? Or will they need to be replaced?\r\nAre the brakes in good condition, front and back? (Flushed recently?)\r\nIs the transmission slow to engage from drive-to-reverse, or back? (It sounded like you may have been manually engaging gears 2/3/4 during your drive?)\r\nDo the seatbelts all work properly? (retract fully?)\r\n\r\nI am a serious potential buyer. Thank you for your consideration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683242262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11386291, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classic79 \u2013 One more question: The second muffler looks rusted through at the bottom. Is that just the outer casing, or is there a hole all the way through with exhaust leak?\n\nThank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683244561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11386589, "authorName": "Davidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classic79\r\nThanks for the new photos.\r\nThese Cs shine when you realize there\u2019s no B-pillar\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683248014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11387153, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by SuretyAgent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683256456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11387158, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classic79 - Less than 19 hours left. Please see my questions below. \r\nHonest answers elicit earnest bids.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683256578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11387292, "authorName": "Classic79 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No leak on muffler, just rust on outer casing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683259727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11387300, "authorName": "Classic79 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seatbelts are slow but retract. Tires are good no need to replace. Brakes are good front and back. Transmission shifts perfect and no I was not manually shifting gears. I did 80 MPH down the freeway today windows down!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683260132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11387344, "authorName": "Ameszing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ameszing/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Ameszing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683261738, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11387475, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, Classic79. I appreciate your responses.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683270722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11387476, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by SuretyAgent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683270733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11388204, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classic79 - Thanks again for your prompt response. \r\n\r\nWould you be willing, after auction, to hold the car for a few weeks while weather continues to improve and buyer is able to make plans to fly in to Utah and drive the car home?\r\n\r\nThank you -\r\nSuretyAgent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683293826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11388268, "authorName": "keepkuria", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keepkuria/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by keepkuria", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683294409, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11388336, "authorName": "Ameszing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ameszing/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Ameszing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683295011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11388422, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by SuretyAgent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683295901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11388598, "authorName": "keepkuria", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keepkuria/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by keepkuria", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683297331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11388644, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by SuretyAgent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683297699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11388923, "authorName": "Classic79 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, I would be fine to hold it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683300051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11388957, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Classic79 - my son's and I are excited about the prospect of a road trip from Utah back to Oregon via relatives in several Western States. Not sure if the boys like the idea of a road-trip more for sake of road-trip, or more for the sake of missing a few days of school!\r\n\r\nJust last night we were looking at old photos of my '74 280C from the early 1980's on two road-trips to Mt. St. Helens - the second trip AFTER the mountain blew! I have so many fond memories from that time and that glorious ole coupe!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683300327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11389237, "authorName": "squasher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/squasher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ikon Gold is way prettier than the more common Champagne gold. This car has been much loved and deserves to be sold at a price commensurate with the care that has been taken.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683302567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11390333, "authorName": "Ace4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace4/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Ace4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683308410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11390488, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by SuretyAgent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683308944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11390693, "authorName": "Ace4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace4/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Ace4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683309618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393068, "authorName": "domnicke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/domnicke/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by domnicke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683320043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393089, "authorName": "greatrealtor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greatrealtor/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by greatrealtor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683320167, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393095, "authorName": "Ace4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace4/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Ace4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683320227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393136, "authorName": "domnicke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/domnicke/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by domnicke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683320504, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393143, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Lee57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683320519, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393198, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@_fugicast take a look ben", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683320788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11393346, "authorName": "Ace4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace4/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Ace4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683321573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393488, "authorName": "greatrealtor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greatrealtor/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by greatrealtor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683322155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393517, "authorName": "Ace4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace4/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Ace4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683322300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393669, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Lee57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683322940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393689, "authorName": "Ace4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace4/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Ace4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323051, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393761, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by carcraaazy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393797, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Lee57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393803, "authorName": "Ace4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace4/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by Ace4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393809, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by carcraaazy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323555, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393815, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Lee57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393824, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by carcraaazy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393828, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Lee57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393841, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by carcraaazy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393850, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Lee57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393854, "authorName": "greatrealtor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greatrealtor/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by greatrealtor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393856, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Lee57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393869, "authorName": "Ace4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace4/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by Ace4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393871, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Lee57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393876, "authorName": "Ace4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace4/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by Ace4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393880, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 19999, "content": "$19,999 bid placed by Lee57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323848, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11393902, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/5/23 for $19,999 to Lee57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683323969, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11393914, "authorName": "Lee57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look like a long road trip", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683324009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11393917, "authorName": "greatrealtor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greatrealtor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I tried to bid higher. Machine didn't let me bid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683324020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11393987, "authorName": "SuretyAgent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suretyagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @Classic79 - this is truly an excellent result for you and your auction. Very strong sale price on this nice coupe. Wishing you the very best of luck in completing the sale and sending out a big congratulations to high bidder @Lee57! Hope everyone is happy here at the end of the day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683324351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11394349, "authorName": "Niallhere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niallhere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683326907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11394995, "authorName": "_fujicast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_fujicast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@itsasupra did you see who won?! \ud83e\udd0c\ud83e\udee8", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683336229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11395001, "authorName": "_fujicast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_fujicast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lee57 congratulations on another beautiful Mercedes marquee from bat !\r\n\ud83c\udfc6\ud83e\udd87", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683336371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11401476, "authorName": "ItsASupra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsasupra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683412110, "type": "comment"}]