[{"id": 9020806, "authorName": "GTstyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtstyle/", "bidAmount": 1977, "content": "$1,977 bid placed by GTstyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657670074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9021304, "authorName": "Stickshiftlover64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stickshiftlover64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, looks like a nice car, would we be able to get a driving video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657675642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9021507, "authorName": "mpfsr69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpfsr69/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by mpfsr69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657678627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9021558, "authorName": "lapsrus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lapsrus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the nicest looking track car I have ever seen.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657679386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9021747, "authorName": "RacerX69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerx69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, the bungee cord over the battery trick.\r\n\r\nNice.\r\n\r\nIs that an electric water pump? Who sells those for L series engines? I want a couple.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657683290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9021762, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love all of the hand-written notes. Priceless", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657683606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022133, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning and welcome to my listing. I will be adding driving videos when I get a chance this week. \r\n\r\nPlease don't be put off with my somewhat rural location in Maine. I am in South West Maine only 1 hour from Portland and 2 hours from Boston. Additionally, I can bring the 280 to my brothers shop in West Newbury, MA. 01985 for shipping, try using that zip code as an option.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657711443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022136, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lapsrus, yes, while imagine it would be great out on the track, it is and always have been a street car. The previous and only owner never got the chance sadly, succumbing the cancer before getting the chance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657711588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022148, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Racerx, the bungie cord was a temporary measure while I was moving the car during storage, considering, I always remove the batteries during storage. The proper hold down has been installed for road use. \r\n\r\nYes, it does have an electric water pump, but i do not know from where. I will look at the paperwork and let you know what I find.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657711793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022166, "authorName": "sprovost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sprovost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks to be a well put together car. Why are you selling after ~1 year ownership?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657712274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022187, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sprovost, Fair question, we found a home in FL. we are buying and I have decided to downsize my collection to help pay for it. This is the second of 6 vehicles to be presented on BaT. \r\n\r\nDon't worry, I will still have my '70 GTO, my '55 T-bird vintage racer and my '77 280z roadster in which I am installing a 327\" SBC V8 and T-5 transmission.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657712995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022510, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking Z. Although silver is my favorite color on these (have had 2) the maroon looks great. Was the engine rebuilt to stock spec or is it \"hot rodded\" ? Racing seat, harness and roll bar. Put some sticky tires on her and go auto crossing. GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657718467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9023129, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@parshooter, The engine was \"hot rodded\" by Bob Sharp Racing. I will try to post a pic of the invoice from BSR if I can find it. \r\n\r\nThe original owner was setting it up for autocross or track days but when his health failed he put the car in storage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657725136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9023615, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Proper battery hold down, the pic with the bungie chord was temporary during storage. No I didn't drive it that way LOL!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657729405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9023713, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Racerx69, The electric water pump was purchased from Motorsport Auto in CA. looks like through zcarparts.com back in 2005. Part number is 167025. \r\n\r\nYou will also note from the previous attached pics that the proper battery hold down is present.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657730088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9024698, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Racerx69, I ran that exact electric water pump when I finished building my Z. Thought it was a cool accessory at the time. One day I was out driving the car and the coolant temperature shot up very quickly after just a short drive. Somehow I blew a fuse or some sort of short happened. I pulled the water pump and tested it. It still worked fine. I went back to a belt driven style pump just for the security in case of failure. My point is, that the old school pumps are less likely to leave you stranded so easily for the amount of performance gain or cool factor you achieve by having the electric pump. Just my opinion, this is a very sweet 280Z that has been well cared for.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657734774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9030047, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@soquelz, Even though I tend to feel the same way as you, I do think it is funny that we are more confident in an old dry rotted rubber band than a new CNC machined pump containing modern electronics, LOL! It's not like anyone has ever lost a fan belt before?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657798422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9030443, "authorName": "Kevan207", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevan207/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right in my hometown, I haven't seen this Beaut before!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657804859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031217, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rbcnewfield, that\u2019s a good point. Yes you can lose a belt but I completely rebuilt everything in my car so all the parts were new including the belt for the water pump. With proper maintenance you would notice when a belt starts to show wear or age. The electronic water pump was new as well but being controlled electronically mine failed without any notice. I\u2019m sure it was something I did in the wiring but instead of trying to figure out why it failed I just went back to the old school pump. I did really like the electrical unit though at first. Many people have used them on a number of other engine builds. Love the color of your Z by the way.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657812792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031307, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kevin207, The car was registered out of York by the original owner and then stored for several years in Shapleigh. I bought it last fall and didn't drive it because I wanted to go over it thoroughly before I used it. Then over the winter we decided to by property in FL. so I have decided to sell off at least 6 of my cars and since I have another '78 280z, I decided to let this go. Actually too nice for me anyway, LOL!. \r\n\r\nFeel free to come by and check it out whether you are a buyer or not, just cool to meet other car people.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657813456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031397, "authorName": "gigabyte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gigabyte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely color and the matching helmet really is something too. Appears to be in pretty good condition and you mentioned you\u2019d also post some driving videos soon. Looking forward to seeing them. \r\n\r\nAs it turns out I'm actually just a few hours upstate. Do you think it'd be suitable for the couple hundred mile trip back?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657814130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031616, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gigabyte, Thanks for the comment. I will be doing a driving video tomorrow, weather permitting. I live on a dirt road and hate getting my classics dirty, LOL!. \r\n\r\nI have no known concerns about driving this car several hundred miles. That said, I have only driven it limited miles myself and as a member of the classic car hobby, I realize you cannot always predict these things.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657815956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9037263, "authorName": "Kevan207", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevan207/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rbcnewfield for sure, I\u2019m looking to buy something!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657845344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9038461, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I installed a mechanical oil pressure gauge to verify oil pressure as the electric gauge seemed to be reading low. I am attaching pics and video of the actual oil pressure when at full operating temps and at idle. Video shows the range when running the rpm and returning to idle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657888119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9038465, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oil pressure from idle to 3000 rpm and return to idle, full hot operating temp.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657888192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9039351, "authorName": "jbruno2868", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbruno2868/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by jbruno2868", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657897289, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9039517, "authorName": "mpfsr69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpfsr69/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by mpfsr69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657898818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9039686, "authorName": "dddrake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dddrake/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by dddrake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657900511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9046760, "authorName": "BobBarbS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbarbs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First I saw this auction. I\u2019d love to see it in person but I\u2019m out of state and won\u2019t get back until after the auction. I live in Winthrop ME and have a silver 1977 280Z 5-speed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657971286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9046841, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Recorded this driving video on an access road to a local gravel pit near my home. Nice little test track with no distractions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657974164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9046890, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobBarbs, as a fellow enthusiast, you are welcome to come by and check this 280z out whether you are buying it or not. You may also want to check out my other '77 280z. Hopefully you would be driving yours.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657975282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9047187, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rbcnewfield I reached out via email but I\u2019m not sure my message made it to you. I\u2019d love to come take a look at the car before placing a bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657979167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9047346, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hzelbo, I checked all my email and spam folders and could not find your email? You are certainly welcome to come by and check the car out. Try again, if it doesn't work, I will reach out to BAT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657981005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9047406, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rbcnewfield I sent another message, let me know if you get it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657981808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9047490, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hzelbo, Got it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657982904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9047498, "authorName": "mpfsr69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpfsr69/", "bidAmount": 7751, "content": "$7,751 bid placed by mpfsr69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657982964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9050038, "authorName": "jhlorey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhlorey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea what is wrong with the air conditioning?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657999687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9053574, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jhlorey, The belt is off and the compressor is seized, I can't be sure if that was the original failure or whether it seized form lack of use? I do have a spare compressor off my other '77 280z that was good when it was removed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658066963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9053891, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are a couple of \"drive by\" videos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658070782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9056271, "authorName": "jhlorey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhlorey/", "bidAmount": 7851, "content": "$7,851 bid placed by jhlorey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658084594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9058552, "authorName": "Jbouzianis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbouzianis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have the original driver's seat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658111641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9059084, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jbouzainis, No, I do not. The family did not know what happened to the original seat. That said, I have an original seat out of my other '77 280z that would need a new seat cover in black to match. I could include that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658144452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9065707, "authorName": "Ileg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ileg/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Ileg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658184913, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9065979, "authorName": "Hokie24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hokie24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice build and love the helmet to match, was the car ever used as a track toy with that helmet?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658188305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9067252, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hokie24, No, the car was never used that way, I believe that was the original owner's intent but sadly he fell ill and passed away before he was ever able to do so.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658228264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9068598, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final day, hoping everyone is waiting for the end? I will be available all day for any last minute questions. A BaT member asked me about the AC. The belt is removed and the compressor stuck. I can't be sure if the Ac was disconnected during the engine build or failed before then. I do have another known good compressor and belt off my other '77 280z, plus an available water pump, fan and pully for those who are not sure about the electric water pump.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658248025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9070126, "authorName": "GeorgeAlfa56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgealfa56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Z. Does anyone know if it is possible/how difficult to replace the rather large bumpers with those from a 240?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658254743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9070284, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those who wonder but haven't asked the usual question, \"why are you selling\". I had not intended to buy the car originally as I have another '77 280z I am working on but considered keeping this instead, as it is nicer than mine will ever be. That said, we bought a house in FL. this winter and I have decided to thin out my collection (from 10 to 4) and this was essentially a duplicate car. \r\n\r\nI acquired it after being contacted by the owner of a local storage building. The family of the previous owner wished to sell the cars after the previous owner passed away after a long battle with cancer. They were asking the storage facility owner for a valuation and considering I had kept my '77 280z and my wife's '80 10th Anniversary ZX there, he felt I may be able to value the Z. When I gave my opinion the facility owner quickly bowed out from buying the car, having no idea what they were currently worth. \r\n\r\nEventually, I settled on a price for all 3 vehicles, which also included a '78 BMW 530i (sold here 2 weeks ago) and a '81 Moto Guzzi CX100 Lemans (being listed here any time now) \r\n\r\nMany of the pictures were taken in the fall, in my front yard from last fall and that is exactly as the car appeared when I acquired it. Plus pics 129 + 130 were taken at the storage building, where you can see the 280 was stored in a heated building on a carpeted floor and covered. I also stored the car covered in my heated garage at my home last winter. This is how the car was always kept according to the family. I have not washed, waxed, vacuumed of detailed the Z in any way. It really is that nice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658255349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9070317, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GeorgeAlfa56, I have researched the 240 bumper swap and it is pretty straight forward with many articles online. The rear is a little harder as the gas tank needs to be dropped to remove the pass side bumper absorber. Also, some like to clean up the rear panel before adding the early bumper. I will be doing this on my other '77 280z.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658255508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9070989, "authorName": "MHayds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhayds/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by MHayds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658258475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9071014, "authorName": "jhlorey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhlorey/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by jhlorey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658258602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9071112, "authorName": "240ZJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/240zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "rbcnewfield\r\n\r\nOil pressure from idle to 3000 rpm and return to idle, full hot operating temp.\r\n\r\nIs that a compression tester you are using for oil pressure?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658259119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9071248, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@240ZJ, Yes, Oil pressure from idle to 3000 rpm and return to idle, full hot operating temp.\r\n\r\nAnd Yes, that is a spare comp tester, I use for oil pressure. Pressure is pressure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658259644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9071663, "authorName": "jbruno2868", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbruno2868/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by jbruno2868", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658261044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9071911, "authorName": "Fscotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fscotti/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Fscotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658262220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9071927, "authorName": "jhlorey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhlorey/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by jhlorey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658262286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072118, "authorName": "jbruno2868", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbruno2868/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by jbruno2868", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658263044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072157, "authorName": "fergsrf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fergsrf/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by fergsrf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658263175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072226, "authorName": "jbruno2868", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbruno2868/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by jbruno2868", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658263471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072257, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by hzelbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658263610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072330, "authorName": "jbruno2868", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbruno2868/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by jbruno2868", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658263876, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072387, "authorName": "Fscotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fscotti/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Fscotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072417, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by hzelbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072455, "authorName": "Fscotti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fscotti/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Fscotti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072463, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by hzelbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264311, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072475, "authorName": "icey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Z, someone's going to feel very lucky to win this one", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658264352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9072477, "authorName": "manraj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manraj/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by manraj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072504, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by hzelbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072506, "authorName": "manraj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manraj/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by manraj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072508, "authorName": "JM30525", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jm30525/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My second car!\r\nI drove it until the wheels fell off. \r\nPut them back on and drove another 50,000 miles!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658264460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9072516, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by hzelbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072531, "authorName": "manraj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manraj/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by manraj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072534, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by hzelbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072538, "authorName": "manraj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manraj/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by manraj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072554, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by hzelbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264623, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9072567, "authorName": "manraj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manraj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gg friendo hope u get it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658264660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9072568, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Z also comes with brand in the box new strut tower braces.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9072583, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/19/22 for $21,000 to hzelbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1658264745, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9072588, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone who bid and commented.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658264772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9072750, "authorName": "gigabyte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gigabyte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought @hzelbo. Looks like you've got yourself a beautiful Z. \r\n\r\nProps to the seller @rbcnewfield as well for the smooth auction as well. Thoroughly enjoyed watching those driving videos, haha!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1658265191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9072794, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gigabyte, Thanks man, I thoroughly enjoyed making those. I am going to miss this car but it may give me the push to get my other '77 280z together.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658265313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9072808, "authorName": "hzelbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hzelbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So excited! Thank you for a great auction @rbcnewfield.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1658265378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9072860, "authorName": "rbcnewfield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hzelbo, No surprise the one person who actually saw this Z in person bought it. It was great to meet you and look forward to completing the deal. Thanks.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1658265518, "type": "comment"}]