[{"id": 3485254, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice combo, great power and gearing , a ragtop for those just right days. Friend had the hardtop, white with the black c-stripe, it was no dragster but sure could roll down the highway. Those were the days", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564166674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3485832, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, love the fast-back versions. From a time when dashboards had character and weren't just a mish-mash of the same elements used by every marque.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564171334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3486115, "authorName": "danman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While the fastback really gives these cars a racy look, you can't believe the over the right shoulder blind spot, the rear window that's about as deep as a mail slot, and a trunk that doesn't seem to be much bigger than a glove box.\r\nI owned a Mercury Cyclone, though with \"only\" the 302, but nearly everything else similar to this car. They are great driving cars, and the fastback seems(?) to hug the road better the higher the speed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1564173651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3486139, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "390, 2.75 rear end. This beauty screams out ROAD TRIP!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564173767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3486433, "authorName": "Mastergtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastergtr6/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Mastergtr6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564175924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3486956, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember these when new, they made a quite a sensation over the 1967 models", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564184350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487036, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all! Just want to mention that I purchased the car almost 3 years ago from a gentlemen in VA who owned it since 1991. During my time of ownership the car received a lot of needed attention and have to say she now runs and drives great. Some things not mentioned: the p/s mirror was added by the previous owner and is not original to the car. I sent videos to BAT showing that all the power windows and top function properly but don\u2019t see them in the auction, I will email them regarding this. Finally, I have searched for the build sheet but was unsuccessful. Very solid car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1564186584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487198, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A absolutely love the styling on these. But, I absolutely despise what Ford did with the instrument cluster. \r\n\r\nIt's the automotive equivalent of Lucy offering to hold the football while Charlie Brown runs up to kick it in the Peanuts comics. At the last minute, she pulls it away, and Charlie falls flat on his back after basically kicking air. \r\n\r\nWith these Torinos, those wonderful round nacelles are Lucy holding the football. Then when you get close enough to see what's in them, the big circles containing only hashmarks and warning lights are her yanking the football away. \"Aaaaarrrrgggggghhhhhhh.\" \r\n\r\nYes, there was the option of actual gauges, but very few cars were built with them. And it's not just Ford - other companies did the same thing. Though at least in a '68 Mustang, you did get a full complement of gauges. \r\n\r\nAgreed on the preference for the convertible body. Those fastbacks are like a gorgeous woman who's a bit crazy. Looks good from the outside, but living with it/her is a nightmare. Give me the convertible any day. \r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1564191616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3487771, "authorName": "Bruce_in_Italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_in_italy/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Bruce_in_Italy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564230553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3487794, "authorName": "azgc2154", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azgc2154/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by azgc2154", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564231061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3487883, "authorName": "Oldfordman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfordman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, Shakemaster Seller for EXCELLENT PHOTO PRESENTATION! Please offer consultant services to other sellers on BAT!\r\nI have this one's brother, burgundy vert. But oh, if I can squeeze a little more room outa the garage?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1564233409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3488459, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oldfordman, thank you! Shot with an iPhone 10.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564249012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3489721, "authorName": "marcwoodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcwoodie/", "bidAmount": 6869, "content": "$6,869 bid placed by marcwoodie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564334497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3489904, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, different, like the GT wheels/trim on original looking Ford's, not blingy, but not blau. GLWTA, fun driver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564343477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494608, "authorName": "Cammergalaxie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammergalaxie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kevin Marti says 1 of 45 Sunlit Gold 390 Y code automatic 68 Torino convertibles. I owned one of the 45 also, with a white gut and white top. Great cruiser and all-around nice driver. I made a few performance upgrades - C6OZ-6250-B cam, 406 Tripower intake and switched from 3.00 rear to 3.50 gear, and healthy dual exhaust. Top down driving on the canyon road along the river on a summer evening - doesn't get much better. Nice car and GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1564455715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3494673, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the feedback Cammergalaxie.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564457559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3499654, "authorName": "brickwal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brickwal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If only it had A/C, I'd be bidding on this one. A/C is a must here in Florida!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564586342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3501984, "authorName": "Trailboss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a really nice car. If it was on the west coast, I'd for sure be bidding on it. Shipping gets pricey. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564605903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3503422, "authorName": "Ochladdie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ochladdie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shakemonster - thank you for such honest photography (slight sheet metal bubble and cracks in \u201cnon\u201d gauge. This looks amazing and very solid. Trying to think how I could justify it! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564624358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3503696, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the positive comments all. Hope the auction picks up! Any questions please ask.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564632903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3507522, "authorName": "Auctioneer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auctioneer/", "bidAmount": 7077, "content": "$7,077 bid placed by Auctioneer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564707074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3508031, "authorName": "1001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1001/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by 1001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564739466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3508324, "authorName": "ArchSail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archsail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were the floors and trunk replaced at some point? The joints visible in those under carpet photos seem kind of sloppy. Or was that state of the art in '68?\r\nThe rear end looks a little low...are the springs shot?\r\nOtherwise good looking cruiser. I should have bought the Ranchero version of this ( gold GT) a few years back.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564753114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3508545, "authorName": "Cobrajetter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobrajetter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love convertibles, but the Formal Roof is my favorite in the 68-69 Torino. Maybe this one could keep my '69 company?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564757559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3508587, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The floors and trunk are definitely original. The rear appears lower because when the pics were taken, I had the original manifold and other parts in the trunk. The shocks and leaf springs are new.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564758117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3508624, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good presentation & disclosure, sure sounds good. Don't rush that electric choke, it's got up to a couple minutes to settle down, I don't operate to well when I'm cold either. I like this Ford & I'm mainly GM. I think a strong finish.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564758676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3508632, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yea, I was rushing the warm up from being under pressure from the video!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564758784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3508648, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Archsail, I also forgot to mention, after pulling up the carpets I found an original OEM window crank handle sitting on the floor, guessing it was thrown in there during the time it was being assembled at the plant ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564759117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3508898, "authorName": "marcwoodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcwoodie/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by marcwoodie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564763525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3508980, "authorName": "Auctioneer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auctioneer/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Auctioneer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564765074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3509031, "authorName": "mobexp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobexp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shakemonster Hi Seller- Just wondering how NY works with titles and registration? Why no title for the car? Is the engine numbers matching to the chassis? Undercoating looks fresh, what does it look like underneath the undercoating? What type of rust repair has the car had? Does the top go up and down on its own power without assistance?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564765927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509137, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mobexp- there are no titles for vehicles in NY before 1973, so the regi is the title when you register it. I checked the engine for numbers where the vin should be but couldn\u2019t find any, only the year of the block. History has it ford sometimes stamped the block and sometimes no. I gave it my best effort. Regarding the body, the undercoating is pretty old, I haven\u2019t done any bodywork or undercoating to it and I\u2019m sure the previous owner didn\u2019t either. The areas where you can see the steel looks great, no rot or rust. I can\u2019t find any evidence of body work on the panels either. The top is power and does it all on its own.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564767789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509262, "authorName": "mobexp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobexp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shakemonster- Thank you. If you look inside the trunk on both sides behind the rear wheels, is that area rusted or has it been bondo'd or repaired? It may be the angle but it seems that the hood and fender are darker than the rest of the car? What is the condition of all rubber seals including the convertible top? Is rear window in top glass or plastic?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564769256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509567, "authorName": "marcwoodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcwoodie/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by marcwoodie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564770668, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3509663, "authorName": "MarkBMorrow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markbmorrow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mobexp Ford did not match engines to body by VIN except for some high performance engines like the K-Code 289 which had a 90 day warranty. Other than those engines, there are no \"Numbers Matching\" Fords as with GM cars. The only way to tell if an engine has been replaced would be if the date codes on the block are later than the build date of the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564771096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509681, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mob exp-just looked again behind the rear wheels and no signs of bondo or repair work. The d/s quarter has some rot on the bottom, very little. It\u2019s the camera angle that gives that darker look you spoke of. The seals are good, top is great with the exception of where the d/s door closes (rear corner of window) when the window is up. Glass rear window.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564771176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509754, "authorName": "mobexp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobexp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the info on the engines and thanks seller for answering my questions. On the firewall picture #60 in the top right there appears to be condo or seam sealer. Is that rust that was covered up or repaired?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564771573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509804, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can\u2019t answer if any repairs were done there, the coating on the wall looks to be done at the same time and appears to have been done a long time ago.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564771862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509834, "authorName": "mobexp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobexp/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by mobexp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772065, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3509841, "authorName": "chieftbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chieftbird/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by chieftbird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3509854, "authorName": "mobexp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobexp/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by mobexp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3509857, "authorName": "chieftbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chieftbird/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by chieftbird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3509871, "authorName": "mobexp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobexp/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by mobexp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3509874, "authorName": "chieftbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chieftbird/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by chieftbird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3509877, "authorName": "mobexp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobexp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow interesting bidding strategy. Hopefully you will finally get one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509890, "authorName": "mobexp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobexp/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by mobexp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3509893, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat Torino and it looks like the bidders are mayby waking up!! Hard to say why so many adopt the eb** mentality but it does keep it interesting! What a way to end the week. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1564772506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509894, "authorName": "mobexp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobexp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you done?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509899, "authorName": "chieftbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chieftbird/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by chieftbird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3509907, "authorName": "mtr25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtr25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "guess not", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1564772586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509923, "authorName": "mobexp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobexp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last oneI had nickel and dime me to death. this one looks nice \r\ni think it's an honest car. Hopefully the seller and chieftbird can make a deal. keep us updated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509926, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 8/2/19 at $13,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772667, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3509929, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great to watch this EB**--oops-Bat auction. Finally waking up in the last minutes1 Ticking down-making sure that time is correct-looks like we may be all done-RNM!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509931, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chieftbird Hope you and seller can work out a deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509932, "authorName": "JP912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jp912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice close to this auction, oops...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509936, "authorName": "chieftbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chieftbird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me to. NICE car! We will see!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509957, "authorName": "danman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the first time that I have been at the end of an auction.\r\nWanted to say that when I bought my Cyclone GT in 71 it was for about 1/4th of the final bid. But then, it wasn't a convertible and it didn't have a big block engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3509959, "authorName": "Shakemonster (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakemonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chieftbird, how do I reach you?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1564772866, "type": "comment"}]