[{"id": 17054669, "authorName": "Jdimora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdimora/", "bidAmount": 125, "content": "USD $125 bid placed by Jdimora", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741797263, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17054747, "authorName": "wrecktor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrecktor/", "bidAmount": 225, "content": "USD $225 bid placed by wrecktor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741797682, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17054774, "authorName": "TheLastOpenRoad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thelastopenroad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would be great to see photos of the junctions where the outriggers and crossmembers meet the main frame rails. Common place for rot to develop as well as the 'ol bondo and paint cover up.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1741797833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17054824, "authorName": "David_T_Parker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_t_parker/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "USD $500 bid placed by David_T_Parker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741798149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17060122, "authorName": "Frankieballs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankieballs/", "bidAmount": 1966, "content": "USD $1,966 bid placed by Frankieballs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741814709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17060561, "authorName": "Rlbluesman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlbluesman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this vehicle converted to a 12 volt system or is it still a 6 volt?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741816472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17061092, "authorName": "Pontiacjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1.2 liter engine in a 1966? Shouldn\u2019t it be 1.5 L? Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than me can comment. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741820860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17062047, "authorName": "Anguspeterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anguspeterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pontiacjohn..good question. Remember we are looking at a Brazilian made type 2. The engine in this bus I looks to be a 36 hp 1200cc which was common in pre 1961 beetles and buses. The transmission on the other hand looks to be a 61 and later so it could be correct for the year.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741830439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17062092, "authorName": "Anguspeterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anguspeterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This bus also appears to not have heater boxes on the exhaust pipes although the photos are not that clear showing the back of the engine. The coil says 12v so you could assume it is a 12volt electrical system.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741830982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17062798, "authorName": "mitchh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchh/", "bidAmount": 2066, "content": "USD $2,066 bid placed by mitchh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741844800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17063827, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rlbluesman It is original 12 volts, in Brazil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741875002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17063835, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Anguspeterson In Brazil, the 1200 engine and this gearbox were produced until 1966, 36hp.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741875083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17063842, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Anguspeterson It doesn't have a heater, in Brazil it was an optional item, it is 12 volts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741875167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17064413, "authorName": "935DP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/935dp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When were these first being produced in Brazil? Experts..?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1741879896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17067673, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@935DP I BELIEVE THE FIRST BRAZILIAN WAS IN 1957", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741893410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17070871, "authorName": "Gilbey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilbey/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "USD $2,200 bid placed by Gilbey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741904823, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17073013, "authorName": "sdmjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmjake/", "bidAmount": 3366, "content": "USD $3,366 bid placed by sdmjake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741955590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17096543, "authorName": "TheLastOpenRoad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thelastopenroad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller how about those extra chassis photos?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742212769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17103628, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thelastopenroad There are several photos of the chassis posted Have you seen them?\r\nI'm out of town, I can't get through to you right now", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742248837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17104197, "authorName": "TheLastOpenRoad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thelastopenroad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller I have. None clearly show the areas I requested. The left side of picture 65 has what I can only assume is glob of bondo on the inboard side of the visualized outrigger\u2026 which is what prompted my request for more photos. \n\nI\u2019ve seen bondo on the frames of too many Brazilian buses on BaT to not be suspicious. At this point I almost just assume it\u2019s there unless proven otherwise", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742251351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17104532, "authorName": "Epi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epi/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "USD $8,300 bid placed by Epi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742252657, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17105734, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thelastopenroad These irregularities that appear in the paint, which look like little balls, are called \"bate pedra\" (stone-beating), a paint protection that was used with that name, but tomorrow I'll take more photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742266042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17105746, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thelastopenroad This car doesn't have a bond.This VW is very original, in Brazil we don't have snow, salt, etc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742266158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17108149, "authorName": "LGAMOURA67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lgamoura67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, Could you give me more details about the mechanics and general condition of the car? Is it in really good condition? I am approximately 180 miles away from you. If I win, will I be able to pick up the car and drive back without any risk of problems?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742314550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17108198, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lgamoura67 The car is perfect\r\nYou can drive 180 miles without any problems, just remember that it has a 1200 cc engine with a 4-speed gearbox. The maximum speed should not exceed 100 km/h (60/70 mph).\r\nThe engine was completely rebuilt to standards.\r\nThe only thing that needs to be done in the future would be to change the tires, they are good but are dry, and this car deserves whitewall tires.\r\nYou can place your bid, and I guarantee that your car will run 180 miles without any problems, and I also tell you that you will be more successful than if you were driving a Ferrari, which happens to me here, because I always bring these VWs from Brazil and they are very successful. In 1 hour I will be posting more photos of the suspension and undercarriage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742314947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17109753, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742321545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17109830, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742321760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17109923, "authorName": "Gilbey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilbey/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "USD $9,000 bid placed by Gilbey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742322041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17109928, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742322061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17110247, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742323082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17110268, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thepastopenroad more photos and videos added", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742323142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17113852, "authorName": "Alfetta70s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfetta70s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "None of the rear 6 side windows open (flip out)?\r\nDoes the overhead fan work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742334908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17114571, "authorName": "vwvanaudi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwvanaudi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos 11 and 12 provided on 3/18 @ 11:38 AM......YIKES!!! 'Zactly what folks are concerned about. Globby strange paint obscuring structural integrity. Other than that....looks decent. GLWS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742340025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17114717, "authorName": "Carkrazy77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carkrazy77/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "USD $9,100 bid placed by Carkrazy77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742341349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17114741, "authorName": "Gilbey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilbey/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "USD $9,500 bid placed by Gilbey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742341578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17114763, "authorName": "Carkrazy77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carkrazy77/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "USD $9,600 bid placed by Carkrazy77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742341793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17114824, "authorName": "CThockeyguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cthockeyguy/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "USD $10,000 bid placed by CThockeyguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742342257, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17114876, "authorName": "Epi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/epi/", "bidAmount": 11111, "content": "USD $11,111 bid placed by Epi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742342635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17115024, "authorName": "CThockeyguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cthockeyguy/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "USD $12,000 bid placed by CThockeyguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742344297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17115641, "authorName": "Dogtownracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogtownracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like the rear brakes are plumbed with hard pipe to the backing plates. If so this is a potential loss of brakes scenario. As the axle moves up and down the connection over time does not do well with the stress from the flexing. The final connection to the backing plates should be a rubber brake line.\r\nThis is how my wife\u2019s 61 bruck was plumbed and well .. she a good driver and found a nice little bank to help stop.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742351276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17115685, "authorName": "Dogtownracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogtownracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 57 bus had the 36hp 1200 motor, there was a little red mark on the speedometer at 48mph. Yes, it could go faster but 48mph was the sweet spot. Have no idea if the Brazilian VWs had high gears to run a little faster, if so the pull at the low end would not have as much power", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742351764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17115893, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's talk dubs podcast just had a fantastic episode on the pitfalls of Brazilian buses. Well worth a listen to anyone brave enough to consider bidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742354930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17116593, "authorName": "Cnt1996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnt1996/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "USD $12,500 bid placed by Cnt1996", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742385824, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17117421, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@milage The car is available here for any person or specialized company to inspect. Nothing is being done in the dark, no one is hiding anything. I have been a classic car dealer for over 30 years. The car is 100% available for inspection, test drive, etc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742395232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17117453, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dogtownracer All restoration was based on the original, everything is within the original standards.I believe that today, in the year 2025, a car like this is not for long trips, high speeds, it is a car for collection, for a ride, for a parade!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742395459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17117493, "authorName": "Bussunda (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bussunda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dogtownracer in this car the red dot appears at 80km/h (50mph)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742395810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17120015, "authorName": "Oddestball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oddestball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "anyone know about these Brazillian versions being registered in California?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742407812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17120026, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 3/19/25 at USD $12,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742407860, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17120482, "authorName": "sdmjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not surprised...hard to justify this much/more for such a basic utilitarian vehicle no matter how 'iconic' ...but hard to make your money back bringing it to US at this price as well. Hope a deal gets made!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742409466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17120558, "authorName": "Beryllgrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beryllgrun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dogtownracer. The front brakes use have a flex line to the drum. However, the rear have a hard line to the drum. This hard line moves up and down together with the axle and and drum and is connected to a flex line on top of the axle which is then connected to another metal line going to the front of the bus. \r\n\r\nAlthough that loop in the line is odd, as it is normally connected to the reduction box, the statement that there should NOT be a metal line to the rear drum on this bus is incorrect.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742409771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17122276, "authorName": "Dogtownracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogtownracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beryllgrun I stand by the fact that it should be a rubber line to the rear backing plates. It may be original equipment as my wife\u2019s bruck must have been but over the long haul it is not save and the fix is not hard or complex. Safety first.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742415064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17123077, "authorName": "Beryllgrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beryllgrun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dogtownracer That's your opinion, not a fact.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742417749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17123805, "authorName": "Steve305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bussunda do you know the paint color name and/or code?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742420319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17131502, "authorName": "pbrentd1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbrentd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I purchased my Brazilian bus 2 years ago. I love it and it provides more smiles per mile than most any other vehicle. However, I walked away at the initial purchase price due to poor Brazilian craftsmanship, notably electrical work. Upon renegotiating the sale price I purchased the bus, made the repairs, and living happily ever after. To me, Brazilian busses are a fine investment if you know how to turn a wrench( or have deep pockets). This bus is definitely sub standard for even Brazilian standards.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742496953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17137993, "authorName": "Amskeptic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amskeptic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dogtownracer, hard line along the articulating spring plate/backing plate/reduction box. VW specifically had hard lines on every VW bus, front and rear, early and late, with flexible lines only where the articulation met the chassis.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742561572, "type": "comment"}]