[{"id": 12545725, "authorName": "Demoodmai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/demoodmai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm 6'4\" and weight 200 lbs. Can I fit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695671144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12545784, "authorName": "Dead-Bee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dead-bee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well\u2026. James Dean was 5 foot 7\u2026\u2026take it from there. Lol\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695671382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12545786, "authorName": "brianzx7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianzx7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow Demoodmai, you are skinny!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695671385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12545863, "authorName": "blaumax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blaumax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Spyder made me log in. It's *perfect*!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695671706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12545881, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What year is this build?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695671787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12545883, "authorName": "Austinite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Demoodmai I'll let the seller chime in here on whether this car had mods for a taller driver or not, but I have seen other cars with seat rails removed and seat bolted to the floor as low/far back as possible, allowing for 6'2-ish drivers. Probably also matters if you carry your height in the legs or torso...I'm 6'3 but long legs, so the windscreen isn't my issue....it's whether I can operate pedals without being too scrunched. Others have opposite issue if they have super long torsos. Beauty of a car!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1695671795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12545884, "authorName": "Demoodmai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/demoodmai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brianzx7 not as skinny as I was 50 years ago when I went into the service. 6'4\" 156 lbs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695671797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12545889, "authorName": "brianzx7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianzx7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! When was it painted and where? I ask, because I would want to send them the headrest fairing for matching.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695671811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12545923, "authorName": "Demoodmai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/demoodmai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Austinite thanks for the insight. Maybe the best thing would be for me to find one local and see if I could fit before purchasing one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695671966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12545974, "authorName": "thehunt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thehunt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any idea of the horsepower?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695672204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12546008, "authorName": "brianzx7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianzx7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owner had this for 15 years and it has less than 2k miles on it. Was in kept in the house with a lamp on it :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695672370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12546014, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Demoodmai I\u2019d be glad to show it to you. I think @Austinite was spot on and thank you for that. \r\nI\u2019m 6\u20193\u201d and haven\u2019t been 200 lbs since, well, I can\u2019t remember! \ud83d\ude31. I fit in the car. With the seats adjusted you should be fine. No where near the room a 356 has but workable.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695672391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12546088, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brianzx7 It wasn\u2019t kept in the house but pretty close. I\u2019d live in the garage this was kept in and you should see the other cars in that garage!!! \r\nI know many will comment on the few miles it has in its 15 year ownership so I might as well address it now. \r\nIt was serviced regularly and as needed. Driven on only perfect days. The owner has many and I mean MANY cars. \r\nI have sold several 550 Beck Spyder and this one, sold to my client by Richard Sloan ( RIP my friend ) is the best one I have ever seen. \r\nIt\u2019s as new and beautifully finished. \r\nI will try to answer all questions to the best of my ability and as quickly as possible.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1695672789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12546130, "authorName": "brianzx7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianzx7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Mark, appreciate the response! I respect folks who take care of things.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695672949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12546134, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brianzx7 I am not sure where it was painted. I will try to find out and will advise.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695672958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12546137, "authorName": "georgiamarc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgiamarc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - beautiful property! And, I'm seeing some nice BMW bikes in your garage... RS, GSA, R9T and a Kawi to boot. There's a fourth one I couldn't focus in on. Your Spyder looks like a blast to drive - good luck with the auction!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695672965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12546282, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thehunt I am not sure of the horsepower but when sold to my client he was told 165HP. I think that was very optimistic. I can tell you it has sufficient power!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695673538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12546500, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just realized that my dates may have been off. I believe my client bought it around 10 years ago. Sorry for the mistake.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695674417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12546687, "authorName": "Worldrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/worldrider/", "bidAmount": 5550, "content": "$5,550 bid placed by Worldrider", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695675121, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12546703, "authorName": "Worldrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/worldrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a Murcielago painted a similar hue (Azzuro Aquarius); it reflects the light beautifully.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695675201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12547116, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Worldrider Thanks. I agree. It\u2019s an incredible color and the quality of this paint job is exceptional.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695676519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12547260, "authorName": "Thirdcliff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdcliff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nikochary I have chassis #591, so this 550 is about 50 cars newer than mine. Mine was sold as a kit, and assembled by a commercial establishment in NH. The folks at Special Edition, Inc., tell me that the kit was most likely put together in 1999\u2026no idea when it was assembled. Hope this helps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695676942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12547361, "authorName": "jsadamski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsadamski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Thirdcliff you believe this was also kit sold and not a Brazilian build ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695677214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12548232, "authorName": "Thirdcliff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdcliff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jsadamski Not really an expert on this. I\u2019ve been told that factory built Spyders come with a plaque engraved with the chassis number. The kit build versions (as mine does) has the chassis number stamped on the frame cross member behind the right rear wheel. Perhaps someone more knowable will chime in.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695680733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12548348, "authorName": "RobertJamesM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertjamesm/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by RobertJamesM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695681893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12548485, "authorName": "jsadamski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsadamski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Thirdcliff That does make sense being there is no plaque under the bonnet. Thank you \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695683518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12548488, "authorName": "Dheffel1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dheffel1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will this be a private party sale or is the dealer transferring title?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695683542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12548493, "authorName": "jsadamski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsadamski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good ?\r\nVVVVVVVV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695683595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12548889, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dheffel1 It can be handled in several different ways. If you want to hit the \u201cContact Seller \u201c button we can discuss in detail.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695687693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12549199, "authorName": "4wd1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4wd1936/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having had a few of these Becks I'm curious as to how this one is registered/titled. It is as a 55 Porsche , a VW, a Special Construction or something else? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695691637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12549248, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@4wd1936 It is registered as a 1955 Porsche Spyder.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695692413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12549359, "authorName": "4wd1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4wd1936/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the info. That's good.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695694119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12549529, "authorName": "saturnbar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saturnbar/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by saturnbar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695697204, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12550284, "authorName": "Nichole930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nichole930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brilliant radiant blue color shown beautifully in breathtaking video! Best I have seen so far. Classic. Just to verify, the VIN on this vehicle is 550000640? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695730979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12550314, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nichole930 Thank you. Yes. That is the correct VIN.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695731323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12551715, "authorName": "rmoses", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmoses/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by rmoses", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695745399, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12557489, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone asked about several measurements of the car. Here are the results. \r\n\r\nThe overall length is just shy of 12 feet\u2026. And the top of the door measures to about 29 1/2 inches from the ground.\r\nI hope that helps.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1695770938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12557639, "authorName": "Round24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does this engine compre to the Subaru? thx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695772423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12557786, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Round24 I haven\u2019t driven the one with the Subaru engine so I can\u2019t compare the two. \r\nPerhaps someone who has can respond.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1695774030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12559116, "authorName": "4wd1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4wd1936/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I can answer that question having owned a number of VW powered models and one Subaru. The last air cooled was a Type 4 with 150+ HP and that was pretty darn quick. The Subaru powered model was much faster to a point of being a bit dangerous coming out of a corner under power as you could feel the front tires skipping across the road. A lot of push as they say in Nascar. They all in my opinion need a five speed, if I owned another I would work on a 914 5-speed installation and eliminate the swing axles.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1695815351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12563340, "authorName": "nkochary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkochary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can see why some owners opt out for a Subaru engine as you don't need to be versed with carb tuning to maintain this car but to me the essence of having this car has to come with the responsibility and headaches of running an air cooled engine (which aside from needing tuning is actually bulletproof, not needing to run coolant from front to back is a pretty big plus in my mind). Can't wait to finish mine, awaiting the transaxle at the moment.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1695841076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12575942, "authorName": "jsadamski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsadamski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "does anyone here know if or by looking at this, is the front and rear adjustable for height ? thanks for any help. J", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1695940808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12577843, "authorName": "ED88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can adjust the rear super easily with just a screw on the side plates coming from the torsion bar. But it will impact your camber. It's always a compromise between ride height / camber / rubbing.\r\nThis problem would be solve by having different gearbox to eliminate the swing axle like 4wd1936 suggested. Which also solve the 4 gear being so short.\r\nI've been looking at swapping it with a first gen 5 speed Boxster manual gearbox. Gear ratio looks ok and part is cheaper than the 914 and widely available. IDK if anyone already did it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1695989789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12581085, "authorName": "JpRocketship", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jprocketship/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is gorgeous. However, I\u2019m more intrigued by the home and the trophies in the garage (actual trophies and the cars themselves).\r\n\r\nI aspire to have a garage like that. Just in case my wife kicks me out of the house. \r\n\r\nGLWTA. -JP", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1696011426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12585966, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JpRocketship Those trophies were all won by the owner of this car. He participates in Vintage racing but used to be a front runner in several Challenge Series races.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696036705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12588286, "authorName": "Jim-Bedford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim-bedford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see the question of a factory VIN # plate has come up again, with @jsadamski weighing in that he's been told factory cars had the Beck # plate and kit cars did not. I put 30,0000 miles on car #11, a 1984 kit car, it had the brass Beck ID plate #011 up front (I have pictures) and I don't recall ever noticing a frame stamping. Thus it would appear there may have been variations. I spoke to Chuck Beck just once, nice guy. He told me motors in the 1st few cars, mine included, were Brazilian industrial purpose motors, hence the odd serial numbers on the distributor and certain other parts.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1696089747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12588567, "authorName": "jsadamski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsadamski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jim-Bedford dang #11 \ud83d\ude33. I remember as a kid seeing the little tiny cartoon ad ( in HotRod magazine ) for Beck Spyder,,, I was only 13 & hooked! Would love to have an early one like that .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1696092143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12595409, "authorName": "stealthhabit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stealthhabit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't understand why a builder of a Beck, or any 'kit' replica of a Porsche wouldn't use a Porsche drive-train. Stray Porsche engines are everywhere!! Otherwise, just a wannabe VW! Seems like it would significantly increase it's value! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696176549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12598161, "authorName": "LSCCompetitionProducts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsccompetitionproducts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So we have established that that is the correct vin number with a probable build date of 1999 which would make this a 24 year old car, is that rust on the frame tube in picture #161?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696188875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12598360, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LSCCompetitionProducts No. That is not rust nor is there any rust anywhere on this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696189571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12598657, "authorName": "dlearl476", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlearl476/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stealthhabit Because you can build a 2335cc Type1 motor with 150hp for what a Porsche 1600 long block with <100hp would cost. \r\n\r\nThere are plenty of Porsche-powered replicas out there. The expensive, low powered motors limit their desirability.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1696190678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12598823, "authorName": "dlearl476", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlearl476/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jim-Bedford Same here. #201 Mine was a kit first titled in 1996. \r\n\r\nFWIW-I would advise any buyer of this car to remove that ginned up Porsche VIN plate and get with Carey at Beck Special Editions for a proper Beck VIN plate. I\u2019ve heard of cars seized and destroyed for less. Put it back on after you get your car titled and licensed if it floats your boat, but as it sits that is a serious DOT no-no. \r\nhttps://www.justice.gov/archives/jm/criminal-resource-manual-1365-forfeiture-certain-motor-vehicles-and-motor-vehicle-parts\r\n\r\n@mark_star Sorry to rain on your parade but, knowing what I know, I can\u2019t in good conscience let someone unknowingly open that can of worms.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1696191740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12598852, "authorName": "dlearl476", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlearl476/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@demoodmai I\u2019m 6\u20192\u201d 200lbs and I fit in mine just fine and mine is a Gen 1. (Seats are a little tight) \r\n\r\nThis one is a Gen 2 which, among other things, has a 2\u201d recess in the bulkhead behind the seat for increased leg room. If that doesn\u2019t work, you can always remove the seat rails as someone already suggested.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696192019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12600371, "authorName": "saturnbar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saturnbar/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by saturnbar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696216124, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12601416, "authorName": "rmoses", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmoses/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by rmoses", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696256726, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12601474, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we come to the end of the auction I wanted to remind everyone to refresh your browsers to keep your computers in sync with BaT's servers. \r\nTwo minutes gets added to the length of the auction with every bid in the final minutes so there is no need to place a bid with only seconds left. \r\nGood luck to all and I hope we can find a new home for amazing car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696257334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12601612, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696258555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12601753, "authorName": "kpatterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpatterson/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by kpatterson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696259882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12602222, "authorName": "Motorhead550", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorhead550/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "man this is a clean car for 24 years old, im hoping the final sale price is better than the last, beck starts at 50 k plus for a new roller, my 2021 suby powered might be next if the bidding goes where it needs to go,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696263697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12602352, "authorName": "Dargo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dargo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a Black over Red Beck 550 Spyder for many years (2007-2020) and of pretty much the same vintage and with pretty much the same specs as this one. Yes, its color combo was striking and would elicit many positive comments, but I really wanted one in this beautiful shade of silver/blue as I believe its by far the most \"fitting\" color for these fun as hell cars, or as I would often call it, \"My four-wheeled motorcycle\". I ended up purchasing the one I did only because I got it at a very reasonable price. \r\n\r\nGLWTA during its final hours here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696264794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12602914, "authorName": "davethewave911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 36911, "content": "$36,911 bid placed by davethewave911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696267702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12603637, "authorName": "LSCCompetitionProducts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsccompetitionproducts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car at a great price, I cannot get around the vin number issue therefore I am out. I wish the buyer the best of luck registering the vehicle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696270362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12604014, "authorName": "rmoses", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmoses/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by rmoses", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696271617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12604442, "authorName": "GageRobert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gagerobert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I say this much. Y'all know how to film a car \ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffc. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696273350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12604608, "authorName": "LSCCompetitionProducts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsccompetitionproducts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the beck vin number been verified?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696273803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12604864, "authorName": "DRB123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish it had the front vent cut out and the leather straps. Otherwise a very nice example", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696274560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12604889, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LSCCompetitionProducts You mentioned you were off the car. You have been flagged twice. There is another 550 for sale. Perhaps that one would better suit your needs.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1696274624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12605053, "authorName": "kpatterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpatterson/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by kpatterson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696275239, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12605089, "authorName": "GRHunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grhunter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 lug bolt wheels?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696275376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12605178, "authorName": "davethewave911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LSC,,,,,,,,you like to stir the pot...you should vanish.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1696275742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12605179, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GRHunter Yes. Shown in multiple photos.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696275748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12605186, "authorName": "mark_starr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davethewave911 Thank you!!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1696275785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12605214, "authorName": "jbtintle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbtintle/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by jbtintle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696275879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12605251, "authorName": "Jaybrown145", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybrown145/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by Jaybrown145", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696276008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12605270, "authorName": "chicolu1231", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chicolu1231/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by chicolu1231", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696276061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12605286, "authorName": "Jaybrown145", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybrown145/", "bidAmount": 45750, "content": "$45,750 bid placed by Jaybrown145", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696276109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12605331, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/2/23 at $45,750", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696276230, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12605352, "authorName": "kpatterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpatterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice car, always have been interested in these since I was aware of them being made", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696276300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12605366, "authorName": "Vibora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vibora/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met!!!! Too Funny....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1696276354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12605382, "authorName": "4wd1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4wd1936/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davethewave911 You are correct, those guys are not at all helpful.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1696276410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12605406, "authorName": "Morera151", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morera151/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserva no cumplida? Se queda, al parecer", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1696276496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12605667, "authorName": "CarBuffRight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuffright/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see a Spanish speaking person understand not enough money. We'll be watching him buy in the future", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696277271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12605726, "authorName": "eskothomson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eskothomson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is tres cool. Like a tiny little Boxster, except you can actually get to the engine with that reverse-clamshell engine cover. I'll bet it's really fun to drive.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1696277447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12607538, "authorName": "dlearl476", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlearl476/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully the seller can straighten out the registration and try it again. A truly beautiful example with all the right stiff. (Except for the Reuter badge. Save a few of the early factory racers, all bodies were built by Wendler)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696284747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12607901, "authorName": "Jaybrown145", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybrown145/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interested in the car, I was notified as high bidder. Please reach out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696288902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12624601, "authorName": "dlearl476", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlearl476/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Thirdcliff I found your comments interesting, so I checked with the source. Apparently early Gen 2 kits didn\u2019t come with a Beck VIN plaque, only rollers and turn key cars did. So this tracks with your earlier car only having a stamp on the rear crossmember. \r\n\r\nJudging from the plethora of receipts, I\u2019d take a WAG that this kit was built in the late 90\u2019s and assembled from 2004 (first receipt) until the motor was completed around 2012\\2013 (last receipt) Either that or it was built ~2000 and modified in that period. (Like mine was. Originally titled in 1996 but went through an extensive upgrade 2007-2010)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696452796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12625717, "authorName": "Thirdcliff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdcliff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dlearl476 Thanks for your comment. I concur with your conclusion.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696456817, "type": "comment"}]