[{"id": 12337343, "authorName": "porsche12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those aren't blemishes.....patina. Cool 912.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693504815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12337528, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BaT community. Thanks for looking at my 912. I've had this car for just over 3 years and it has been a blast. But it's time to move it along.\r\nI am available to answer any questions, take any pics or shoot some videos if anyone would like to see something not already in the gallery.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693505459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12337563, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @porsche912 !! Indeed this car exudes so much of the good type of patina. It is one of a kind and gets tons of looks and thumbs up every single time I drive it !!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693505587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12337665, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great character and attention to detail here, including the beer keg key fob & hula girl.\n\nGLwtA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693506086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12337719, "authorName": "edureis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edureis/", "bidAmount": 25912, "content": "$25,912 bid placed by edureis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693506131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12337785, "authorName": "VintageExcellence", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageexcellence/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Early enough to be a painted dash car, good thing to do with a crusty old car not worth restoring.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693506364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12338233, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neither fish nor fowl (race car or street car) so could go either way. (No rollbar, no fuel cell, skinny wheels/tires, etc.). Looks like it needs a front crossmember. Very early car--mine is 451326--with non-adjustable front struts, etc. Dash should be body color, but I'll resist picking other nits. Worth restoring.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693507775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12338296, "authorName": "esmerakda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esmerakda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such an awesome 912! ACBC will miss her!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693507978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12338342, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @esmerakda But fear not, a very cool replacement is finally on these shores !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693508173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12339690, "authorName": "Sgsims1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgsims1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a great car. I have fond memories of hanging out with it and it\u2019s owner on the outlaw Porsche scene in Miami..I\u2019m sure it will be missed!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693512930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12340730, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Removing the hubcaps would, imho, complete the look.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693517176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12340937, "authorName": "Tim_Berardelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_berardelli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No lower air channels, AKA, flapper boxes-vital parts of the cooling system-engine will run very hot w/o these parts. Would you drive across Death Valley, at high noon, in the middle of July with a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator of your water cooled car? In the real world this is called \"a sign\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693518081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12341256, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark_99 When i bought it there were no hubcaps. I had a set on the shelf so i slapped them on. Easy enough to remove and complete the look", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693520353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12341378, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drola, yeah. Now it's done. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693521595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12341407, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One could certainly leave most things that are well enough alone on this little jewel. But for those of adventurous spirit, in addition to sufficient means, might I suggest consideration of a \"Polo 4\"? (no affiliation)\n\nhttps://www.polomotor.com/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693522487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12341677, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tim_Berardelli I don't know about the missing pieces, but I can say I've been driving this car around in the very hot south Florida weather for the last 3.5 years and the temp has never been an issue. I don't know what \"sign\" you are trying to put in people's minds but it must be only in your imagination. I see in your profile you are a habitual commenter yet have never put a single bid, ever. So unless you have something constructive to say, please keep your comments to yourself.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1693524753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12342131, "authorName": "Halothane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halothane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful outlaw 912, brimming with patina and performance to match. After having seen the car in person, buyer will not be disappointed. The car exudes charm. The seller is a true Porsche aficionado and talented mechanic, himself. Bid with confidence. If I had garage space, I would definitely throw my hat in the ring.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693530488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343301, "authorName": "goodwork", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goodwork/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car has a lot of fun behind, but there are also different work to do. But the\r\nunderbody needs love. You have photos of the torsion bar caps behind", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693570003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12344127, "authorName": "J.D._D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.d._d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had this car before Drola and it is a blast. I now have another 65 912 that is stock and honestly I'd prefer this one because you can drive it and not give a damn\r\n\r\nIt shifted great, it ran great, and handled great. \r\n\r\nWell wishes to the winner!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693580089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12344247, "authorName": "cburcham2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cburcham2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live in the same neighborhood as this car, i pass it 4 times a day at most, and i drool over it, such a great 912 with all the cool nostalgia, sounds great when ive seen it, goes even better when i see her on the road, after an accident, my wife will only let me have cars with airbags, otherwise i would be bidding, congrats to whomever wins!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693581201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12346730, "authorName": "Carrera911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen this car in many opportunities and it's a genuine 912 outlaw, it has a lot of potential for cool mods, or you can drive it as is and still have a blast ... I'm sure it will find a nice home soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693593750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12349569, "authorName": "lobster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lobster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per write-up bodywork is evident in the front trunk- appears car was damaged at right front strut area which could be reason front torsion bar assembly was replaced (as it is from a later model). Can seller shed any light on repairs?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693605268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12360168, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lobster I can't say what happened there. It was like that before I bought it and most likely been that way for decades. I never worried about it. It's a 912 after all. I don't push it to its limits, I have other cars I do that with. I bought this car to be my patina cruiser and not a race nor concours car. Although I did take up to the hills in western Virginia on the Blue Ridge Ruckus Ralley and it handled it without a single complaint. I know that doesn't shed any light on the matter but it's all I can say without making up any stories.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1693758590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12360205, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all for the kind words and for being able to appreciate this car for what it is. Just a cool old car to cruise around and have fun in. This car is NOT for the purists, garage queen'ers, nitpickers or ocd people. It has many flaws and that's what gives it its character and makes it so special. \nYou either get it or you don't......", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1693758958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12360491, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are some more pics of the car out in the wild :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693760831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12362705, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice pics of the 912 \"in the wild\", and in what appears to be a sort of museum. Looks like you've had some great experiences with this characterful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693769654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12378959, "authorName": "J.D._D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.d._d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I had the car the front corner damage was for sure decades old. The car does align and track straight.\r\n\r\nI still have several boxes of stock parts from this car, plus some other '65 parts if the winning bidder wants to reach out I'm happy to let them know what I have available.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693944750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12381086, "authorName": "Miamor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miamor/", "bidAmount": 26162, "content": "$26,162 bid placed by Miamor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693954825, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12381092, "authorName": "Miamor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miamor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could the car make the drive to Long Island?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693954856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12381364, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Miamor I don\u2019t see why not. But it would be a long and hot ride. \r\nI have an account with central dispatch so i can arrange shipping without any broker fees. To Long Island it would be about $600-$700 which is much less than plane ticket, gas, hotels, food etc. \r\nUnless you are looking for an adventure which I totally understand !!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693957853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12381373, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@J.D._D Thanks for offering. Hopefully the new caretaker will take you up on it !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693957933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12382181, "authorName": "Miamor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miamor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693967617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12393045, "authorName": "blackfish590", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackfish590/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey, great old survivor, any idea how much motor work was done on old 88?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694091192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12393116, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Blackfish590 As per previous owners, at least the last 3 that I know of, the motor has the 1720cc big bore kit. I can't say how long ago it was done nor how many miles are on it. But it runs strong and doesn't blow any smoke.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694092295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12393265, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a few hours to go !!!\r\nFeel free to ask any last minute questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694094598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12393601, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by gbt3201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694098552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12393971, "authorName": "Gmurrayl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmurrayl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "love the history and the patina . cool car for sure. best of luck to y'all seller /new owner", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694102220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12394036, "authorName": "blackfish590", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackfish590/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got it, was it bored for any track use? How bad the oil leak mentioned, can you see where its from exactly? thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694102774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12394174, "authorName": "blackfish590", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackfish590/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everybody need a Patina cruiser in the garage! I assume it's 6 volts? and any origin about the engine? I have a 74 all apart in the garage now,,, my wife said I need another car to take apart? lol At least thats what I heard!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694103886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12394176, "authorName": "lastone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lastone/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by lastone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694103900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12394255, "authorName": "Ace270056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace270056/", "bidAmount": 30912, "content": "$30,912 bid placed by Ace270056", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694104396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12395375, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Blackfish590 I doubt it was ever built for track use but can\u2019t say for certain. Most likely the brakes would have been upgraded if that were the case. \r\nThis car is 12v which i believe all Porsches were by 1965. \r\nI can\u2019t tell exactly where the leak on the motor is coming from and never really bothered to check. I just make sure it\u2019s topped off whenever i take it for a drive and rarely do I need to add any. The other leak is coming from the speedo cable fitting in the gearbox. Probably just a seal or o-ring or something like that. Again, never bothered me as long as I know the level is good. \r\nYour wife is a smart lady. We all need another car to take apart !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694109200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12395531, "authorName": "A4cams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a4cams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Blackfish590, I believe the formula for the correct number of cars to own is X+1. X = the number you have right now. Please note, this formula also works for your wife (shoes, dogs, vacations with her friends, pool boys (pool optional), etc.).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694109770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12395751, "authorName": "Robbylou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbylou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just sharing that I had a great experience buying a car from @Drola last year. Good luck to all", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694110645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12395795, "authorName": "Shawh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually, this might make a great project first year body style play with the car for a year and paint it do it upright skies the limit. Good luck to the consignor cool Car.\ud83d\ude06\ud83c\udfc1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694110804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396025, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 31200, "content": "$31,200 bid placed by gbt3201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694111618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396035, "authorName": "Ace270056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace270056/", "bidAmount": 32912, "content": "$32,912 bid placed by Ace270056", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694111633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396062, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 33200, "content": "$33,200 bid placed by gbt3201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694111729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396065, "authorName": "Ace270056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace270056/", "bidAmount": 34912, "content": "$34,912 bid placed by Ace270056", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694111745, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396087, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by gbt3201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694111829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396091, "authorName": "Ace270056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace270056/", "bidAmount": 37912, "content": "$37,912 bid placed by Ace270056", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694111846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396094, "authorName": "Mentawatches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mentawatches/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gonna miss seeing this one cruise around miami. Such a KILLER car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694111859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396115, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 38180, "content": "$38,180 bid placed by gbt3201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694111916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396118, "authorName": "Ace270056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace270056/", "bidAmount": 40912, "content": "$40,912 bid placed by Ace270056", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694111926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396134, "authorName": "Shawh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot and look for not a lot of money\ud83c\udfc1\ud83c\udfc1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694111962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396129, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @Mentawatches !!\nYou\u2019ll love its replacement too !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694111978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396156, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 41200, "content": "$41,200 bid placed by gbt3201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396157, "authorName": "Ace270056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace270056/", "bidAmount": 42912, "content": "$42,912 bid placed by Ace270056", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396166, "authorName": "sga3532", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sga3532/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ali-Frazier!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396167, "authorName": "Mentawatches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mentawatches/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drola your cars never disappoint!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396176, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 43162, "content": "$43,162 bid placed by gbt3201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112095, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396180, "authorName": "Ace270056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace270056/", "bidAmount": 44912, "content": "$44,912 bid placed by Ace270056", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396197, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 45165, "content": "$45,165 bid placed by gbt3201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112167, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396200, "authorName": "Ace270056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace270056/", "bidAmount": 46912, "content": "$46,912 bid placed by Ace270056", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396223, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by gbt3201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396253, "authorName": "Ace270056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace270056/", "bidAmount": 50912, "content": "$50,912 bid placed by Ace270056", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12396259, "authorName": "Mentawatches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mentawatches/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A applaud @ace270056 commitment to ending his bid with 912", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1694112373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396282, "authorName": "Ace270056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace270056/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/7/23 for $50,912 to Ace270056", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112444, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12396295, "authorName": "lastone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lastone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done Ace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396296, "authorName": "porsche12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bravo!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1694112501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396367, "authorName": "911ERE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911ere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @Ace270056 ! You just won a great car from a reputable, honest seller who is admired by the South Florida Porsche community. \r\nNo to mention he brews the best \u201ccafecito\u201d in town ! You will love this car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694112713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12396466, "authorName": "Drola (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone who participated !!\r\nIt was a nail biter to the very end. \r\nCongrats to @ace270056 !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694113159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12397404, "authorName": "mattonthewater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattonthewater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy, seller is as stand up as they come!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694115861, "type": "comment"}]