[{"id": 14140726, "authorName": "YellowZ51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowz51/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by YellowZ51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712690699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14140843, "authorName": "scout44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scout44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "appears to be a real beauty...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712691000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14140943, "authorName": "screamindave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/screamindave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another beautiful car ruined with an ugly continental kit. GLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1712691290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14141413, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Galaxie Sunliner is gold, Jerry, gold!\r\nInca Gold, over gold and black, to be exact\r\nFabulous build - GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712692837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14141473, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@screamindave , Added by the former owner by preference. I have the receipt from the company in Canada is was purchased from. An exact replica. Easily removed!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712693023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14141552, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Everyone! Welcome to my auction for this unbelievable example of a 59 Sunliner! No expense ever spared. A VERY STRONG number 2 car. This is a show winning example. Consigned to me by a local family hoping it will go to someone that will love it as much as their dad did. Bid with confidence and please ask any questions you'd like answered. I'll be monitoring the message center daily. I will be doing a driving video of the car later this week, weather permitting. Regardless, I will be doing one before auction ends.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712693257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14141690, "authorName": "500XLJSH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/500xljsh/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by 500XLJSH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712693904, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14142085, "authorName": "YellowZ51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowz51/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by YellowZ51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712695313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14142082, "authorName": "CB65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cb65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's good to know that the 4ft of extra metal hanging off the back is easily removed, I don't understand why people put those on certain cars, they cant really believe that they improve the looks of the car? I would probably put the stock grill back in also, other than that its a beautiful 59 that you don't see very often.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712695810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14142826, "authorName": "sir_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color combo.And who doesn't love the continental kit??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712697950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14143551, "authorName": "GeoWH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geowh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sir_mike. \"And who doesn\u2019t love the continental kit??\" \r\nI number amongst them", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712705100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14143872, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sir_mike @GeoWH\r\nCome On Y'all!! If you're under 50, then you might not like the Continental Kit.\r\nHeck even if you're 60 or 70, then you might not want one on your car, BUT\r\nThe Continental Kit was THE Custom Touch to have, Back In The Day!\r\nJust Like the Spinner Knob or the Fake Lakers Side Pipes or Fuzzy Dice, \r\nThis Was the Era!! Comments?\r\n @1996MBZ @KDMFan @BadAzp @boaboyoz @TraceMopar @lunchbocks2002 @stevemitchell @Martyn10 @caozman @FAO @oldecmech @SirBradford @JohnThompson @Lewis @smithdj2626 @SamMcGee @neverenoughgold @Horsepowerpa @CarFoolLane @Oldfordman @Unclbnz @7257scottt @CB65 @Electraglider @Dollycat3 @RNash @MrTime @thedassler", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712708597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14143940, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To all the conti kit haters. Understand that the original, OE bumper is still present and accounted for. Simple, removable extensions were added that can easily be removed. It\u2019s not the end of the world. It\u2019s all preference.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712709416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14144072, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ha ha, I thought it was yellow; yellow gold, I guess. I do love gold, after all. \ud83d\ude0f I am not a hater of the Continental kit, or the wire wheels; and as the @seller says it is simply a preference and can be easily changed. As for @bosshoss3406pack reference to under 50, I have kids under 50... barely!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712710968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14144129, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning \ud83d\udc4cgorgeous color combination \ud83e\udd42", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712711659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14144406, "authorName": "Electraglider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electraglider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bosshoss3406pack\r\n I know this was \"The $hit\" at one time. So was the 3 Television aerials on the trunk lid of the 73 Super Fly Fleetwood Brougham. Didn't like those either. \r\nBut my \"Necker Knob\" on my 52 Packard 2dr was a must. No power steering. My girl could sit close and I could drive left handed no problem. Jeez... I thought I was something. Just a dorky 16 year old with too much testosterone...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712714851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14145433, "authorName": "Cougarxr71970", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cougarxr71970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where can this be viewed I\u2019m local to Abington", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712753090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14145468, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't mind the Continental kit but the aftermarket billet grille insert? Oh no!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712753493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14146186, "authorName": "artman31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artman31/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd probably keep the bar grille. As for that continental kit? I'd probably keep that too if it were done the way they did the '56 T-birds, but to extend the entire bumper? Not sure why Ford or the after market companies made them like that. That would be the first thing I'd remove. Another pet peeve of mine are those fender mounted mirrors. I can't imagine you'd see much with those, they're just too far away. I will say that it is an amazing car and I certainly would not let these minor issues keep me from bidding on it. Love the power windows. Best of luck with the auction!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712760796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14148391, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bordeaux , The original is included.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712772146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14152503, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Electraglide\r\nAnd you taught Sweet Pea how to Shift\r\nWhen you Pressed the Clutch...LOL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712790565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14156338, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgot to mention. Even the clock works!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712853885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162228, "authorName": "Jhtellers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhtellers/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Jhtellers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712881777, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14162502, "authorName": "YellowZ51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowz51/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by YellowZ51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712885201, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14162521, "authorName": "MrLeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrleo/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by MrLeo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712885526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14162530, "authorName": "YellowZ51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowz51/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by YellowZ51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712885641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14162584, "authorName": "rs92698", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rs92698/", "bidAmount": 15555, "content": "$15,555 bid placed by rs92698", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712886413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14162635, "authorName": "YellowZ51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowz51/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by YellowZ51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712887104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14173692, "authorName": "shellkop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shellkop/", "bidAmount": 17777, "content": "$17,777 bid placed by shellkop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713023849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14175736, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713033336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14176363, "authorName": "YellowZ51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowz51/", "bidAmount": 18027, "content": "$18,027 bid placed by YellowZ51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713035776, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14177852, "authorName": "mickeyjm47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeyjm47/", "bidAmount": 21959, "content": "$21,959 bid placed by mickeyjm47", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713041371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14178389, "authorName": "YellowZ51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowz51/", "bidAmount": 22209, "content": "$22,209 bid placed by YellowZ51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713045740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14188033, "authorName": "65-GTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65-gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted a baby bird to add to my collection. I know GM cars very well.. no so much the Fords. After I started my research, at least for me, I narrowed the search almost immed to a 56 T-Birdie... specifically for the Conti- Kit. And I am under 50 !!! ha ha.\n\nThat said, as I looked at 55's and 57's and became educated, I realized these were grafted on, not factory, I had not realized that. Also that the non-factory ones really looked bad in comparison. I did get a 56 here on BaT. A splendid example of a 56. \n\nBut the seller has pointed out.. on this wonderful car, you get the option to go either way as the stock parts are there to put it back.\n\nThe wire wheels are without a doubt a keeper, be they originally offered or not, which I am not informed enough to know. For example, just take a look at baby bird pictures (even here on BaT) with plain hub caps vs wire wheel covers. \n\nSplendid car. GLWTA from a fellow nearby person on MA !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713197368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195325, "authorName": "GuyHarris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guyharris/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by GuyHarris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713266242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14195508, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you don't like the Continental kit, like me, just unbolt it and slap it on BaT. Plenty of folks pine for them!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713270953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195585, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLqKp5Ez264", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713272036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195669, "authorName": "JSF22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsf22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite model name ever. \u201859 was certainly one year the Ford looked better than the Chevy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713273021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195966, "authorName": "YellowZ51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowz51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many of us have been bidding this 59 up in price to what we believe it is worth but are still way below what the gentleman in the video says that they want for the car. That being $43k and change. Would love to have it and have bid aggressively but am nowhere near what they want. Hope it goes to a good home!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713276177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196210, "authorName": "jreich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jreich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My uncle owned this car for 15 years and sold it ruffly six years ago it is a great car! And had a lot of fun with it. I hope the new owner enjoys the car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713278311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196462, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all! Here we are, close to the finish line! I added a final video to the comments this morning for you to view. For some reason only the URL is showing and not the thumbnail. Scroll down to my last comment to click on the link. \r\n\r\nThis is undoubtably one of the finest examples of a 1959 Sunliner in the world and in one of the BEST color combinations anyone could ask for! \r\n\r\nDon't worry about transport as I can provide reasonable, safe and insured transportation.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713280317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196469, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jreich , Thank you! It certainly is!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713280375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196485, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@YellowZ51 , Thanks for your interest and bids. It's much appreciated and you obviously know a quality car when you see it. Our reserve is set well below what you mentioned. Don't give up!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713280536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14198255, "authorName": "Jsteves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsteves/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by Jsteves", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713289831, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14198738, "authorName": "stugottz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stugottz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OrphanFan\r\n I had to smile when I saw the \"rust\" in the spare tire well. That's what guys from the SW call rust...us NE residents know what real rust is. And no, not proud of that either \ud83d\ude04\r\nShe's a real beautiful lady \ud83d\ude0d \r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713291412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14198774, "authorName": "aamccrary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aamccrary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did I miss something here\u2026?\nWhat was George Barris doing in the trunk\u2026?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713291569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199022, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aamccrary , He simply signed the underside of the trunk lid. It's shown in the picture gallery and also in my most recent walk around video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713292605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199038, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stugottz , Exactly! Well, I just want to be as transparent as possible. BTW - Love your ID name!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713292670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199298, "authorName": "aamccrary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aamccrary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, sir !\nHe\u2019s (Barris) is legendary and I was thinking if he had any \u2018hands on\u2019 involvement in any work done on the car you\u2019d be remiss for not capitalizing on that but don\u2019t need it as it does \u2018speak for itself\u2019 !!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713293530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199540, "authorName": "OrphanFan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orphanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aamccrary , Indeed! I actually got your joke the second time I read it. LOL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713294228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199778, "authorName": "mickeyjm47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeyjm47/", "bidAmount": 24150, "content": "$24,150 bid placed by mickeyjm47", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713295062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14199881, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 4/16/24 at $24,150", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713295440, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}]