[{"id": 15914001, "authorName": "arpy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arpy/", "bidAmount": 444, "content": "$444 bid placed by arpy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729641051, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15914020, "authorName": "Soldtoday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soldtoday/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by Soldtoday", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729641182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15914058, "authorName": "VegasPackard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vegaspackard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is a beauty! GLWA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729641392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15915023, "authorName": "paul00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, this is cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729651594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15915058, "authorName": "clayton53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clayton53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great lookingcar", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729652101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15915059, "authorName": "clayton53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clayton53/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by clayton53", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729652127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15915066, "authorName": "Soldtoday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soldtoday/", "bidAmount": 7129, "content": "$7,129 bid placed by Soldtoday", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729652251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15915119, "authorName": "bazillaroche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bazillaroche/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by bazillaroche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729653044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15915234, "authorName": "BAlexL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balexl/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by BAlexL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729655140, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15915583, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! Almost has a Bentley Continental Drophead look to it from the side view. See link below.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.classic.com/veh/1953-bentley-mark-vi-cabriolet-conversion-by-grabe-8p65Y7W/\r\n\r\n\r\n@boaboyoz \r\n\r\nNice one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729674052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15915732, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A magnificent Matador Maroon over maroon and white Caribbean. Stunning. Lovely build - GLWTA!\r\n\r\n@billyblyth thanks for the heads up", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729682377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15915889, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a gorgeous beauty, incredible styling and details\ud83e\udd42\u2026@tjclassic\u2026simply superb \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729686569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15916097, "authorName": "hr47cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hr47cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "excellent driving video. appears drone footage. High tech keeps improving. Have to have all the proper presentation , striving for maximum appreciation. Market hasn't been sympathetic for these handsome brutes of the early 1950s. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729688844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15916599, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth\nThat 1953 Bentley Graber was mine. I restored it and won best of shows around the country and Best in Class at Pebble Beach by the buyer. All the proceeds were given to food banks and homeless shelters.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729693090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15916757, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ya see, now THAT, right there is a car. We\u2019re done. All the rest can go away. This is the only auction we needed to see today.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729694460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15916776, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pennoak\r\n\r\nI've been following that car for awhile! What an amazing Bentley. Also, the Graber cars, especially some of the RR and Bentleys are off the charts beautiful. Yours was so reserved and understated but they could give the likes of Figoni et Falaschi a good run on some of the more swoopy ones as well.\r\n\r\nGood on you for your charitable endeavors! No one can say you didn't give the very best! \r\n\r\nCheers, Bill", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729694616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15916802, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harryclark\r\nCan you detail the marks on the dash board.... any defects on the body?\r\nGene", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729694770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15917528, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For years, car guys have been telling me \"Packard used to be the Cadillac of its time, before 'Cadillac' became the name that meant big car for a big shot...a prestige marque...like old Jag saloons...\" I'd pay attention to Packards, and squint my eyes...the cars looked solid and nice, but prestige marque? I never really saw it. \n\nI see it now.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729699765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15918354, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hoppy18, @billyblyth. It is required of me to bid on-- not for form's sake, but to admit my longstanding yen for any '53 Caribbean so nicely maintained-- this too lovely car! And I cannot see this swoop of maroon elegance without, in mind's eye, seeing some exquisite blonde at the wheel. Whoever she might have been, she and this car were a Dream Team before \"the Dream Team,\" and possibly unbeatable. . . so why not join them? (Mind you, still no grand garage, no limitless fund, so I may have to ration these self-tortures if they're going to keep appearing!) [pssst! don't stop now!]", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729703732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15918365, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 10737, "content": "$10,737 bid placed by olpitcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729703765, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15919565, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@olpitcher, you are soooo right. I know this is prolly gonna end up belonging to a graying guy like myself, but it would be soooooo sweet if a woman bought this and drove it around wearing cat-eye sunglasses. Glam, glam, glam. Ladies, you'd look like Wonder Woman in a chariot.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729707657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15919594, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@olpitcher: A compliment followed up with a bid\u2026you are a \u201crare bird\u201d on BaT!\n\nThank you for the tag\u2026I have never seen one of these stunning gems in Canada.\n\nI\u2019m rooting for you\u2026GLWTA!\n\n@billyblyth: Thanks too for the \u201ccontinuing education\u201d. I wish you\u2019d have been a professor of mine! I am not a fan of the Continental-style wheel\u2026it works here\u2026very subtle.\n\n@Mr_H: \u201cWonder Woman in a chariot\u2026\n\nNow there\u2019s a wall poster!\n\nI \u201cwonder\u201d if we have the same last name :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729708156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15920271, "authorName": "Pistol_Pete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol_pete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Throughout the nineteen fifties, American auto manufacturers had models during certain years which you do not forget. In 1953 for me it was the Packard Caribbean & the Buick Skylark. This Caribbean is beautiful! @harryclark GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729709644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15923872, "authorName": "harryclark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pennoak There are several little chips, I'm sure from when they worked on the speedometer. I wanted to call them out in the description because this is such a nice and clean car. The car is a show quality example, not perfect but very high point example. There are no other chips that I've noticed or that my detailed might have touched up. The chrome is beautiful as well. BTW- The Bentley is gorgeous! I think you know I love Bentleys as much as Packard (well, Rolls too!)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729721165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15923898, "authorName": "harryclark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are excited to offer this beautiful Packard Carribean on BaT. You'll find it to be a very nice example in all respects. This is the last of the cars that we've been selling on behalf of the owners estate. \r\n\r\nAs always, let me know of any questions you might have through the Comments section here or use the Contact Seller button. I will respond promptly. We have the Packard here in our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to show you the car and, weather permitting, take it out for a drive. We are 15 minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. \r\n\r\nBest of luck to all the bidders and thank all of you for your interest. Someone will be a very happy new owner!\r\n\r\nThank you, Harry Clark, Classic Promenade", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729721458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15924635, "authorName": "Hughh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hughh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the exact same car and spent a fortune to get the mechanicals in order. Cosmetically, it was nice when I bought it. Much work done by Kantor Automotive in Boonton, NJ which was the place to go for Packard parts. Found out the hard way that they weren\u2019t made to go faster than 55-60 mph. Two speed transmission. Rebuilt the engine and then had to replace it after driving on interstate highways at high speed. An automative learning experience. Good luck to whoever buys this one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729727478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15924704, "authorName": "Mic5ael", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mic5ael/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does \"prolly\" mean?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729727928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15924762, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mic5ael\u2026he was joking\u2026 \u201cadverb, informal\u201d, \u201cyou prolly know this already\"\u2026probably, as we know it \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729728507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15924861, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classy Caribbean Convertible! GLWTA!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729729062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15926868, "authorName": "hr47cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hr47cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ever try to lift the hood of this vintage Caribbean? I delivered one for an acquaintance and the added weight of the air scoop hood (lots of lead used in fabrication) is remarkable! Re the comment about 'top end'- these 50s Packards were never intended for today's freeway madness 80 mph, etc. A read beauty for a nice ride on secondary roads. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729775682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15937233, "authorName": "harryclark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hr47cars One key thing to remember with Caribbeans is to never lift the hood by the scoop, only by the end of the hood itself (because of the construction of the hood scoop). The weight of the scoop is the reason for the added hood prop to hold the hood up. Thanks, Harry Clark, Classic Promenade", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729865438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15937946, "authorName": "arpy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arpy/", "bidAmount": 10987, "content": "$10,987 bid placed by arpy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729871080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15938827, "authorName": "clayton53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clayton53/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by clayton53", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729876366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15945154, "authorName": "alsancle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alsancle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The hoods are extremely heavy. These cars are fantastic drivers, even with the 2 speed automatic. The 54 has the bigger engine but I prefer the styling on the 53. Good luck with the auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729901064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15945806, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple of questions for @harryclark, off details mentioned in the listing text:\r\n 1) Over what period of time does the driver's side window drop (for those who might drive the car, not always in everlasting sunshine)?\r\n 2) What gives access to the spare wheel/tire if the button to release the wheel carrier isn't installed?\r\n Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729910776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15945876, "authorName": "harryclark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@olpitcher The driver's window drops over about 48 hours. We couldn't keep our mechanic working on this as we have other cars that needed attention. All other hydraulic functions are in great shape. \r\n\r\nThere is a little lever that you pull that releases the spare wheel. It is very straightforward, just not the little button. This was just another item that I didn't want our mechanic spending time on. These are little details that we not worth the further investment in time as we have limited resources. \r\n\r\nAll systems work well and the car is wonderful. Is it a 100-point car, no. Is it a 96\u201397-point car, that's about right. \r\n\r\nThank you, Harry Clark, Classic Promenade", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729912266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15946725, "authorName": "Soldtoday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soldtoday/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Soldtoday", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729948808, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15947043, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I fully get your decision-making @harryclark. When shop time is limited, get the main stuff addressed, and sweat details like the release button later. The window hydraulic issue is more worrying when you have no roomy garage space-- which is my limiter, exactly. This is in no way a car I'd think of throwing a cover on and leaving it to face outside weather; the window sag cinches that. (Ruminating.) But thanks for your candor. Inspiring cars, those you've presented here!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729952697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15951269, "authorName": "DesotoHemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desotohemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would be nice to know that the driver window problem has been rectified as this would cause significant problems for water leakage, security issues, and basic safety. One would have to consider this problem when bidding and or not bidding. It is a beautiful motorcar and the annoying issues should be repaired because it would be difficult to find a qualified technician to address the window issue unless you live in a major city like LA or NY. One would be more likely to bid a higher price if these issues were non-issues.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729974459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15952045, "authorName": "jlazarus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlazarus/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by jlazarus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729983592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15952912, "authorName": "clayton53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clayton53/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by clayton53", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729999964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15953554, "authorName": "gmsichner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmsichner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harryclark - will the window be repaired before the new buyer takes delivery?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730034190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15953670, "authorName": "jasper1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasper1/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by jasper1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730035764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15953816, "authorName": "harryclark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gmsichner I just spoke with the owner. They have agreed to pay for the repair, which we will coordinate being done. This is a very high quality Caribbean. Now let\u2019s get to bidding on this gorgeous Packard!\r\n\r\nThanks, Harry Clark, Classic Promenade", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730037781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15955070, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harryclark. That's a very smart concession from the owner, and leads me to advance the bidding (not that I'm likely to remain in contention when more serious money rolls). Great car! The sale of it doesn't merit being handicapped by a smallish, fixable defect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730048742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15955076, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by olpitcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730048761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15955979, "authorName": "jlazarus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlazarus/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by jlazarus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730052254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15957780, "authorName": "rdwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdwell/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by rdwell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730062635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15958175, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pardon me BaTers...I'm rooting for @olpitcher...I have enjoyed his stories on BaT, always wise and full of colour.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730067755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15959318, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My apologies,@Hoppy18, but that's not the smart money bet! I'm in my pedal car, already getting outdistanced here, and the pedal car is the only other vehicle that would fit decently in my garage with its current occupants. I still HAD TO BID on this lovely Caribbean, but it's an unrequited love, and I'll need to be happy enough if it flies off to a loving home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730084165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15959869, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@olpitcher: Kudos to you for creating a dream - even if it was for a brief moment of time and it landed in someone else's home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730114994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15962522, "authorName": "henrycornell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrycornell/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by henrycornell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15966661, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harryclark\nPhotos number 125 and number 126 show that the pinch welds have separated. The opposite side of the car they\u2019re fine. Any idea why?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730150052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15967298, "authorName": "harryclark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pennoak I do see that in the two photos. We don\u2019t know of any reason for this. There aren\u2019t any indications of issues and we inspected it for bondo and it passed beautifully. \r\nThanks, Harry Clark, Classic Promenade", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730153117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15968976, "authorName": "jlazarus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlazarus/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by jlazarus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730171320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15969594, "authorName": "Radical56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radical56/", "bidAmount": 24800, "content": "$24,800 bid placed by Radical56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730201228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15971373, "authorName": "rofandofy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rofandofy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful and so rare !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730219604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15972452, "authorName": "BMcD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmcd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, beautiful, rare a real unicorn. The lines look great, super straight and clean. A rolling investment that will certainly appreciate over time if maintained. This is a head turner and not easily duplicated.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730223117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15972822, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Pennoak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730223948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15974408, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harryclark\r\nAn experienced body man just told me that it must've been rusted out and someone put in a section that just didn't know the correct way of doing it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730226946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15975760, "authorName": "harryclark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pennoak I can state that there are no visible patch panels, no body filler and the panels are very straight. Thank you. Harry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730230678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15976093, "authorName": "rdwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Harry is there any documentation on cosmetics done since the car was at auction in 2020? In those pictures the convertible top headliner needed replacing and there were quite a few cracks/blemishes in the paint and chrome pitting and in your pictures everything looks very nice, compared to the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730231809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15976495, "authorName": "grandcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grandcar/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by grandcar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730233133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15976562, "authorName": "Radical56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radical56/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Radical56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730233367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15976610, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Pennoak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730233534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15976638, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@harryclark\r\nCan you respond to RD WELL comment/question?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730233632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15976729, "authorName": "harryclark (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rdwell The file does not have any record of cosmetic work since 2020. Having said that, we had one smaller dent repaired in preparation for sale and performed about $16k in work. The paint and chrome are very nice. It is a fairly high point car in every regard. If it doesn\u2019t sell in the auction my wife and I may buy it to enjoy for the season.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730233975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15976778, "authorName": "Radical56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radical56/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Radical56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730234151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15977008, "authorName": "rdwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdwell/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by rdwell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730234934, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15977244, "authorName": "RedRacer10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redracer10/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by RedRacer10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730235763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15977291, "authorName": "Radical56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radical56/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by Radical56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730235927, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15977818, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So stunning, so incredible\ud83d\udc4c just try to find another one\u2026.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730237668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15978006, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my odd habits is imagining cars here in their place in time. I can see this wonderful Packard floating down the harbor road in old Havana, back just before the revolution. Odd thing about that thought is that it's probably still driving down that road, largely unchanged but still looking gorgeous after over 70 years. Quite a looker! Suddenly craving a banana daiquiri for some reason...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730238301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15978034, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have that banana daiquiri, @billyblyth. . . For whatever reason, the late bidding surge that sold that lovely '30s Packard just now doesn't seem to have legs here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730238434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15978044, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/29/24 at $43,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730238480, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15978018, "authorName": "RedRacer10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redracer10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too much music on the attached videos. I can\u2019t hear the engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730238513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15978066, "authorName": "paul00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whew! Woudda been a steal at that price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730238537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15978083, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sometimes it's just a matter of the crowd in the room. This deserves better.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730238625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15978127, "authorName": "RedRacer10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redracer10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a major gamble to buy at any price when the sounds of music on the attached videos drown out the mechanicals.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730238817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15978414, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth. \"The crowd in the room\" is key to any sort of auction, yes! And I had mixed feelings about the seller saying he might just buy the car \"if it doesn't sell,\" which naturally raises the spectre of the hoped-for reserve (and may have discouraged some late bids as potentially unproductive. OTOH, there could be much worse fates for this car than having @harryclark own it for a while; we might even see it again on BaT!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730239907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15979133, "authorName": "DesotoHemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desotohemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It sounds fishy and taking a gamble could be expensive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730245130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15981007, "authorName": "hr47cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hr47cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have to wonder if the market for older vehicles, other than ones with perceived 'provenance' (movie actor alleged or real ownership) will ever regain their glory. I own a restored 51 plain jane Packard convertible with a functional 3 speed with overdrive and my son, age 38, hardly gives it a glance. Very similar styling, but likely wouldn't bring $20K .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730288167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16009525, "authorName": "BLHatx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blhatx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The problem with the \u201ccrowd in the room\u201d theory is that there\u2019s no longer a crowd that is interested in these cars. Believe me, anyone who is a serious Packard collector knew about this auction. There just aren\u2019t enough of them to generate serious interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730503722, "type": "comment"}]