[{"id": 2178929, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty! Oh, to be 20 again and in need of some transportation (and loaded with cash). GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1524883601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2178956, "authorName": "Hippalus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hippalus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet ride! See you at Doheny!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524885783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2178976, "authorName": "a410traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a410traveler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to see this beauty back on the road. May the lucky new owners send it down the road and back home many times.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1524887374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2178981, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs a \"Donut Derelicts\" club plate. GLWTA!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1524887860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2178988, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having owned an earlier (48) Ford woodie, I always liked these shoebox wagons.The all wood bodies of the earlier car dry rotted and shook loose with milage and were complicated to repair even for the experienced cabinet maker where the wook on this is less structural. I didn't see an overdrive....a fifty one Ford with a flathead sure needed it...makes you wonder why it wasnt ordered that way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1524888522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179000, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my little BaT games is, with just a quick look at the auction photo and without reading any copy, to try to guess in which state the car is being sold.\n\nThis one was easy.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1524889769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179030, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@no.radar - when I recognize it's California, I then try to guess the city. I guessed Huntington Beach on this one - no cigar but Costa Mesa is right next door.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524891157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179048, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524892915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179055, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cWe could ride the surf together,\r\nWhile our love would grow.\r\nIn my Woody I would take you,\r\nEverywhere I go...\u201d\r\n-Brian Wilson, Beach Boys", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1524893999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179068, "authorName": "csebern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csebern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doublefeature56\n\nJust guessing but if the car was originally sold in Hawaii, it wouldn't have had a Columbia overdrive as most of Hawaii has a 25-45MPH speed limit.\n\nBut then again my 47 was sold new in Hollywood, CA and it didn't have a Columbia either.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524897079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179089, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@no.radar Ha! I do that too. I usually get CA, OR/WA, AZ, PA/OH,FL without much trouble. For CA, I just look for the North Dakota, Idaho or Wyoming plates! \r\n\r\nThis woodie looks great, but the surf kitsch factor exceeds the Wilbur Kookmeyer index. Must be like night and day driving that AMG then this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524900709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179158, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty much the ideal woody and a prime example of why these things are \"riding a wave\" to the top of the market.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524916122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179188, "authorName": "tomtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomtr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice detail right down to the rear view mirror", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524918114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179193, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funny but the `51 Fords and Merc's are my favourites of the genre. Not into the woodies but this is a beaut'", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1524918402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179197, "authorName": "sandros1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandros1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm trying to picture myself in this car in my head...its surprisingly difficult, and I would have expected it to be much easier.\r\n\r\nWhile I love old woodies, old fords and old wagons, I can't quite get into this one...but it is obviously very well done. \r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524918555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179242, "authorName": "elchinero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elchinero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "12 volt and negative ground? see an alternator ... ) original 6 vdc, positive ground? Post-1948 Ford were not \"Columbia\"-possible (?)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1524920050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179246, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was in Newport Beach last week, this car was parked down the street from where my aunt lives. Got a chance to see it, great looking old Ford, did see asking price, however I will keep that to myself. IMHO this Ford should remain in the area it now resides in. Best of luck to seller and new owner!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1524920106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179267, "authorName": "Fvee20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fvee20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Real surfboard racks and the boards are facing the correct direction. I knew this was in a beach city as soon as I opened it.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1524920823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179288, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wouldn't it be nice", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1524921670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179318, "authorName": "Thatwoodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatwoodie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a fellow '51 owner, I am interested to see where this auction goes. Also looking forward to the woodie jokes. Great looking woodie and GLWS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524922855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179339, "authorName": "Jon_belmont", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jon_belmont/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pat Curren...Sr decal. Now that's provenance. A legend on his own and Tommy Curren's Dad.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1524923890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179364, "authorName": "Rgtiedje", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rgtiedje/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Rgtiedje", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1524924960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2179391, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Take this to any Southern Cal car show. It has \"People's Choice\" written all over it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524925987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179393, "authorName": "larrygk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrygk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller..bring it down to Cardiff Reef. Beautiful! GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524926081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179404, "authorName": "Loading_please_wait", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loading_please_wait/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this has the \"open\" shift linkage like my '51 ford f1 and it's taking some difficulty shifting into second, hopefully the cure is something as simple as needing new shifter rod grommets and lubricating the mechanism where you find the zerk nozzle. If the overall linkage feels sloppy, go for the grommets first, and if not the problem you may need to pull the shifter housing assembly and examine the forks & related mechanism for slop. Very nice rig. Owned a '49 merc wagon for like 22 years and brought it back from the dead into a very nice driver.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1524926508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179412, "authorName": "SWL1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swl1956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1951 was the final year that Ford Station Wagon bodies were manufactured at their plant in Iron Mountain, MI. Total production that year for Ford Station Wagons was 29,017 and all had the Custom Deluxe trim. Ford also built 3,812 Mercury Station Wagons in 1951.\r\nColor - Shoal Green Gray was a Mercury color that replaced Rotunda Gray on February 1, 1948. Rotunda Gray was introduced as a 1947 color until replaced mid-year on 1948 models. So, if this is painted Shoal Green Gray, it is a 1948 color. \r\nOverdrive - Ford used Columbia Overdrive rearends through 1948. Starting with the all new 1949 models Ford offered overdrive transmissions. There aren't any production numbers available on Columbias or overdrive transmissions versus without either one but neither one was really all that common. Those things cost money and money was tight. \r\nCharging system - It is not uncommon to see flatheads converted from 6 volt positive ground with a generator to 12 volt negative ground with an alternator as we see here.\r\nNice car. It should peg out the fun meter for the new owner.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1524926897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179425, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woodie jokes and woodie stories...o.k., here's mine. \r\nI bought a 48 wagon that was missing a lot of parts, seats, tail light, rear bumper (all woodie only), engine and transmission and trim parts like hubcaps,etc. Someone told me about one sitting in a field and I went and found it, bought it, put it on a tow dolly and brought it home for a hundred and fifty. It had been sitting for a long while but was complete. It caved in on itself on my way home. I stripped all the parts I needed from it...turned out it ran fine so I made out great. I burned the body in my woodstove. 1973", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1524927308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179487, "authorName": "AndyL2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyl2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, there is an \"Overdrive\" switch under the dash. Does it or doesn't it have overdrive?\r\nThanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524929449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179491, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy, oh boy...This Ford Woodie hits all the right buttons for me! \r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524929528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179501, "authorName": "AndyL2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyl2/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by AndyL2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1524929875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2179503, "authorName": "AndyL2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyl2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have bid more, but I need to budget to replace that headliner!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524929935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179529, "authorName": "58_BN6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58_bn6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like this wagon, and I'm not sure I'd keep ALL of the surf kitsch - but Rat Fink would definitely stay! Very nicely done. GLWTA!\n\nJust noticed the rear-view mirror - that's cool!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524931035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179538, "authorName": "tonyola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very nice car, but don't underestimate the amount of work needed to keep that wood in prime shape. Neat trivia - those thin vertical rods below the taillights rotated the lights as the tailgate was lowered so they would still be visible from behind even with the tailgate down. Pretty clever", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1524931479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179619, "authorName": "BenBit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benbit/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by BenBit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1524935438, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2179644, "authorName": "boxerboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the car and the color. My Dad used to put those stickers on the windows of our '47 Plymouth every time we took it on vacation somewhere. The steering wheel and horn ring are reminiscent of my two 122Ss...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1524936649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179671, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AndyL2, good call. This car definitely does (or I should say did) have o.d.....the t handle just to the left of the column is the actuator. Hey seller, this is a good selling point! I had the overdrive in a 51 Deluxe coupe once and it really made the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524938509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179691, "authorName": "MiketheBarbarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikethebarbarian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I REALLY need this! To go with my surfer T-shirts. Have and regularly wear Dana Point, Venice Beach, Gulf Shores, Ron-Jon Orange Beach shirts. 30's and 40's Woodies on a couple of them. I grew up in the Midwest, listening to surfer and hot rod music. Never been on a board or in a woodie in my life, but did try body surfing when I was along China Beach for a few weeks. \r\n\r\nBut honestly, I think it might be a criminal act to take this Beauty out of SOCal!\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524940475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179698, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very nice wagon, although the interior might be just a bit over the top. Do I need another Woodie? I had one, a 1973 Country Squire, and the \"wood\" on that Woodie came from 3M Company...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524940893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179749, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E86_nerd \n\nI actually thought of Costa Mesa right off the bat, the same neighborhood (I'm guessing) where my aunt lived from the time I was born until she died. The curving streets, and what used to be all mid-century-modern single story homes. The streets all have famous university names, as it's near Orange Coast College, at least if it's the area I'm thinking of. \n\nI'm wondering if woodies *without* the surfing paraphernalia strewn all about are rather like a Shelby without Carroll Shelby's signature on the dash. \n\nGLWTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1524943886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179859, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With all the time, money, & effort put into this car, ya, I'll bet that over-drive handle under the left side dash is there just for looks, right. Keep out West away from tin worms & termites. Beautiful Woodie, a Ford in a Ford, that ought to make that group happy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524951197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179922, "authorName": "HillbillyHeathen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillbillyheathen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love hearing from past/current owners of 'like' vehicles. So much wisdom in one place.\r\nFresh out of wood jokes until I wake up tomorrow. I'll see what she says & report ;-0", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524954870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179941, "authorName": "porkpiehat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porkpiehat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "God Only Knows what this will go for....", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1524956227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2179951, "authorName": "48flyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/48flyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has O/D. Maybe the question should be does it work. See the extra wire going to the coil. That is part of the kick down system of a B/W o/d. Under the gas pedal is a switch that when opened by a certain throttle position de-engerizes the o/d solenoid and cuts out the ign. at the points. The tranny then shifts out of o/d. Lift your foot on the gas and it will kick back in. Work great until they don't. When converting to 12 volts you would need to change the solenoid to 12v.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524956778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180052, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another addition to the 'favorite color list'! Mercury Shoal Green Grey....mmmmmm.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1524965248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180085, "authorName": "Dazed_and_Amused", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dazed_and_amused/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many people would easily overlook it. The theme is subtle and nuanced. It pays homage to surfing and the 60's beach culture. \n\nBring a ukulele.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524968569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180119, "authorName": "a410traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a410traveler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always preferred the original front end on the '49 &'50 models but I do really like this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1524971195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180125, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@48Flyboy, I'm sure the solenoid wouldn't care if you put 12 volts thru it. I have had quite a few cars with this type of overdrive (mostly Studebakers) and have found them to be quite reliable. Kind of funny that the owner didn't point it out. Overdrive makes a difference of night and day on an old car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1524971638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180143, "authorName": "Thaddeus_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaddeus_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was in high school in the early seventies, my old car buddy and I would cruise around on our bikes looking for old car finds in the San Jose area. One day in Saratoga (when there were orchards there) we found a farmhouse with 7 or 8 1949 thru 1951 Ford woodies. We ventured on in and the owner came out and asked what we wanted. \"Yeah, go ahead and look at the cars.\" All were complete, wood needing refinishing but intact.\nReal cool. Are they for sale? \"500 hundred bucks each.\" My dad said no. My friends dad\nwent out and looked but thought otherwise. The woodies and the farm are long gone, replaced with McMansions. Seeing this nice '51 brings back some nice memories.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1524973727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180172, "authorName": "Johnsgarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnsgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the \"seized\" flathead included in the sale? Having owned, as my first automobile, a 1951 Ford V8 w/overdrive, try \"double-clutching\" between first and second. Also, six-volt Ford automobiles become rather ornery when when miscellaneous six-volt electrical components are left intact and, all of a sudden, the poor thing receives a twelve-volt jolt. If this Ford is equipped with O/D, please note that the solonoid (and it's circuitry) can be a bit fussy at times. If you don't want to do serious troubleshooting, simply disengage the O/D and drive it as you would any three-speed column shift. O/D or not, these transmissions are NOT \"beefy.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1524976695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180244, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would not change a thing on this. It\u2019s like art. If that headliner were removed, I\u2019d bet that in 5-10 years you\u2019d kick yourself and try to replace it. In fact I\u2019d try to find more of that material and have a Hawaiian shirt made to match the headliner. Then some board shorts to match the exterior paint colour.\r\nYou\u2019ll thank me later.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1525000919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180294, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back then, owners would often replace their battery with a tractor 8 volt unit to give themselves a bit more starting power. Things like switches, solenoids, coils, cigarette lighter, and the wiring harness itself are good but your light bulbs and radio will need to be changed along with adding a ballast resistor for the ignition if you go to 12 volts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525005985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180302, "authorName": "Thaxted2bat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaxted2bat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh Great! Now I want some Shaved ice. Thanx BAT!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525006588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180342, "authorName": "olivierhassan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olivierhassan/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by olivierhassan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525009639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2180400, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here you guys go, stealing my 19 years of battery thunder. Yes on the 8V, group size 2 in a Ford. Don't really want to be throwing 12V around without changing out all 6V stuff, or you'll be seeing little puff's of smoke here & there, maybe even a little camp fire to go with all the pretty wood.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525013730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180478, "authorName": "RSM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A duplicate (even color, almost . . .) of what my parents drove from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in 1951 after he was activated for the Korean war. I only mention this because I spent 2500 miles on a plywood platform over the suitcases throwing up every eight hours, terminal carsickness. So does this make a nostalgic vehicle for me? Gotta think about that one. Gorgeous car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1525019067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180707, "authorName": "av8reb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/av8reb/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by av8reb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525035613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2180718, "authorName": "av8reb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/av8reb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have a '50 Deluxe Club Coupe, been a flathead guy all my life. Redoing a '53 Merc 255ci engine now, was going to put it in my '34 Roadster but sold the '34 last year. Owned '36(x2), '41, '50(x2), '51, '53. Old Flatheads idle so smooth it's hard to tell they are running.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525036089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180804, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife loves my woodie. I wonder if she\u2019d let me take this one home ??", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1525043115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2180927, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dagwood, I almost flagged your comment as non-constructive....the phrase \"wonder if she'd let me\" has no place here!!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1525051922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2181017, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got the 1949 Mercury version of this and mine has wood on the tailgate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525062373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2181025, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I started to think that it was just the beautifully finished wood that made the green-grey pop, but when I look at that front view of the car with no wood in sight, the color still looks fantastic.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525063620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2181144, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of attention to detail and finish was taken with this one.Looking at the shot of the steering wheel ,the green background of the headliner is almost a perfect match to the paint . I have to laugh, the roof rack looks like the same one on our 54 Ford wagon we drove across country in 56 to Glendale , Cal. where my dad took his new teaching job. Even the patina's the same. Beautifully done , this would also look great with a little vintage travel trailer rolling behind. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1525090520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2181152, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doublefeature56\r\n\r\nLOL.....Thanks for cutting me some slack ! Cheers gang :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525091127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2181390, "authorName": "Auctioneer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auctioneer/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Auctioneer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525101721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2181449, "authorName": "Dr_Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr_randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big props for the dual temp gauges for the flathead.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525103334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2181670, "authorName": "AndyL2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyl2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dr_Randy, thanks for pointing out the two temp gauges. I just recently learned that flathead Ford V8s have two water pumps (and that they double as motor mounts!) and never thought about two gauges. \r\nBy the way, what does \"props\" mean?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525109985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2181882, "authorName": "SouthernCalifFinancial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southerncaliffinancial/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by SouthernCalifFinancial", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525113337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2182696, "authorName": "royboys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royboys/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by royboys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525123652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2182815, "authorName": "Dr_Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr_randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good question. Its a slang term I probably learned from my kids and I asked my younger staff members where it comes from and no one knew so I had to look it up. \nFrom the urban Dictionary: Slang term for \"accolades\" or \"proper respect\". Popularized in the 1980s by rappers who shortened the term \"propers\" which was in turn being used as an abbreviated version of \"proper respect\" at least by the 1960s.\nSo, its idiotic slang that I am probably too old to use without irony.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1525126322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2182873, "authorName": "AndyL2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyl2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dr_Randy, Far out, Dude!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525128208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2183319, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Queen of Soul coined the phrase.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525147606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2183605, "authorName": "BenBit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benbit/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by BenBit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525181350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2183703, "authorName": "FrankFuchs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankfuchs/", "bidAmount": 13579, "content": "$13,579 bid placed by FrankFuchs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525184163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2183728, "authorName": "BenBit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benbit/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by BenBit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525184967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2183957, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rsherman11\r\nWonderful Presentation, Photos, information on This Beautiful Wagon! I've always Loved These! IMO, you've done an Outstanding Job with Everything!\r\nWish You The Very Best With Auction! ???????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525191930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2184071, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dr_Randy\r\nYou da bomb!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525194838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2184547, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller has informed us that the car is equipped with a working overdrive. This information has been added to the listing.\n\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525202950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2185362, "authorName": "48flyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/48flyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The O/D makes these cars super nice highway cruzers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525213663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2185396, "authorName": "rj58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rj58/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by rj58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525214572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2188369, "authorName": "20ver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/20ver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The legal plate is perfect! I really should find one of these to restore with my dad. His first car was a 48 Tudor and he has been into woodworking his who life. It would be a great father and son project.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525304430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2189273, "authorName": "51wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/51wagon/", "bidAmount": 18444, "content": "$18,444 bid placed by 51wagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525358369, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2189300, "authorName": "51wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/51wagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have two '51 Woodie projects that I probably won't live long enough to finish. I can drop a modified flathead and rebuilt transmission into this and it is perfect for me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525359017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2189301, "authorName": "FSTFWRD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fstfwrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a question for the owner or any \"expert\". Why does this not have\" wood\" on the tailgate? Sometimes you see \"wood\" on these and sometimes you don't. Was it real wood or decals??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525359027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2189303, "authorName": "FSTFWRD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fstfwrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw this car at Doheny last weekend, very nice looking. GLWTS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525359100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2189371, "authorName": "51wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/51wagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FSTFWRD Wood or steel. All 1949 and early 1950 wagons had wood on the tailgate. As Ford got better at stamping metal, it was cheaper to make them from steel and Ford wanted out of the wood business, by that time. From Mid 1950, the tailgates were made from steel , as were the side panels, which were thin sheets of steel covered with a decal to look like wood. Maybe one of the first \"wraps'?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525360602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2190428, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 19518, "content": "$19,518 bid placed by Doritoman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525377535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2191306, "authorName": "SouthernCalifFinancial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southerncaliffinancial/", "bidAmount": 19800, "content": "$19,800 bid placed by SouthernCalifFinancial", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525390653, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2191323, "authorName": "rsherman11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsherman11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "51Wagon is correct. All 1951 Ford Station Wagons had steel tailgates. The side panels are steel also, known as DI-NOC panels, this example has a genuine mahogany veneer over the DI-NOC, which tends to run quieter than wood panels. All other frame wood is solid original birch with the correct patina.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525391161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2191412, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bidding is less than half the current value of this surf rig. I would be all over this if I didn\u2019t already have one.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWith the wood tailgate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525395563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2191455, "authorName": "FSTFWRD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fstfwrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@51wagon Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.\r\n\r\nThis is a nice car and I think I would be a bidder except my Shelby needs to go away first. I love the color and everything else about this car. Did the owner ever answer the question about the original engine? I'm sure it is probably long gone. Oh well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525397553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2191698, "authorName": "rsherman11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsherman11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original engine was frozen and had a cracked block. I think I know where it is if that would be important to the buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525411693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2191732, "authorName": "100alta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/100alta/", "bidAmount": 21001, "content": "$21,001 bid placed by 100alta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525416595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2191895, "authorName": "51wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/51wagon/", "bidAmount": 22444, "content": "$22,444 bid placed by 51wagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525437638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2191928, "authorName": "shellbynut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shellbynut/", "bidAmount": 22695, "content": "$22,695 bid placed by shellbynut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525438557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2192057, "authorName": "Duesy_lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duesy_lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Color is perfect choice for this ole Woody, I suppose it's personal choice but I would remove every sticker and \"chachki's\" and lose the rack. Would of spent more time on details, notice the chrome emblems are not redone (instead of spending money on stickers I would of had each emblem done at re-spray). Devil is in the details..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525441969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2192061, "authorName": "Chiklet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiklet/", "bidAmount": 22945, "content": "$22,945 bid placed by Chiklet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525442052, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2192121, "authorName": "100alta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/100alta/", "bidAmount": 24001, "content": "$24,001 bid placed by 100alta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525443308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2192132, "authorName": "Rue_dAnger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rue_danger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a cracked block stitched back together at www.locknstitch.com in Turlock, CA. They did a great job. Took awhile for them to get to a little job like that. Not particularly inexpensive. It is always nice to keep the original block.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525443693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2192740, "authorName": "Steinco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steinco/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Steinco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525457454, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193036, "authorName": "rsherman11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsherman11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Duesy_lover..... there are many things about the car that are not correct original. I didn't want it that way. I really wanted the car to exemplify surf culture, not collectible correctness. You can get those all over the internet. This car is a great driver and gets thumbs up wherever it goes. As an example, while driving down to the Doheny Wood car show last weekend, a Lamborghini blew by me like I was standing still, then he hit the brakes, and waited for me to catch up....only to flash me a big \"hang-loose bruddah\" gesture, then sped off. The car just drips cool factor and that's all I'm going to say. Have a great day!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1525461236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193048, "authorName": "Nando54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nando54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Totally Boss!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525461296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193069, "authorName": "rsherman11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsherman11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rue_dAnger......I think I would be able to get my hands on the original block and you're correct...it's always nice to have that. But the truth is, I didn't really care as much about that as I did having a really good running engine I didn't have to worry about. If someone really had to have the original, a good friend of mine may still have it, but it would have to be separately negotiated outside of this venue if the buyer wanted. Happy bidding...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525461521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193336, "authorName": "100alta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/100alta/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by 100alta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525463941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193341, "authorName": "Steinco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steinco/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Steinco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525464077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193344, "authorName": "rzimmer644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzimmer644/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by rzimmer644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525464125, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193347, "authorName": "Steinco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steinco/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Steinco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525464245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193353, "authorName": "rzimmer644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzimmer644/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by rzimmer644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525464317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193357, "authorName": "Steinco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steinco/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Steinco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525464353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193363, "authorName": "rzimmer644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzimmer644/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by rzimmer644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525464417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193512, "authorName": "DD_CA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dd_ca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@51 wagon. re: projects. If it makes you feel any 'better,' I'm sitting on three rolling chassis...since '88... argh... Was thinking along your lines, only just leaving the powertrain be... I like a lot about this one. Hope to see it around Woodies on the Wharf of similar...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525466502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193652, "authorName": "100alta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/100alta/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by 100alta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525467999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193661, "authorName": "rzimmer644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzimmer644/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by rzimmer644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525468089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193901, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "unfailingly cool . Way beyond compare", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525470796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193966, "authorName": "rsherman11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsherman11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm kinda hoping that someone else gets to enjoy that cruise up from So Cal to Santa Cruz along PCH. It handles the drive great and there's nothing else quite like it!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525471563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193969, "authorName": "Norm_Peterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norm_peterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dr Randy: Long time no see. Glad to see your username cross the screen on this beautiful automobile.\n\nRegards,\n\nNorm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193971, "authorName": "rsherman11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsherman11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You guys better get busy! Time's a wastin'!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1525471606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193975, "authorName": "scottscar51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottscar51/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by scottscar51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193977, "authorName": "rzimmer644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzimmer644/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by rzimmer644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471741, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193982, "authorName": "senna941", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/senna941/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by senna941", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471789, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193983, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "scottscar51 is appropriate for this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193984, "authorName": "scottscar51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottscar51/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by scottscar51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471823, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193987, "authorName": "rzimmer644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzimmer644/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by rzimmer644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471838, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193989, "authorName": "senna941", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/senna941/", "bidAmount": 37200, "content": "$37,200 bid placed by senna941", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471876, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193990, "authorName": "rzimmer644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzimmer644/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by rzimmer644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193992, "authorName": "scottscar51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottscar51/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by scottscar51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193993, "authorName": "rzimmer644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzimmer644/", "bidAmount": 39250, "content": "$39,250 bid placed by rzimmer644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525471995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193988, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rsherman11, has all the right thoughts idea's about his car. Was just at the shop this morning watching a major modification on my special car. Came back home all cranked.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525472035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193995, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Knock out bid didn't work. Great action.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525472043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2193996, "authorName": "scottscar51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottscar51/", "bidAmount": 40700, "content": "$40,700 bid placed by scottscar51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525472097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2193997, "authorName": "rzimmer644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzimmer644/", "bidAmount": 40950, "content": "$40,950 bid placed by rzimmer644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525472210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2194000, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only takes 2 bidders in the room for great bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525472270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194001, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 5/4/18 at $40,950", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525472331, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2194004, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yup, worth considerably more.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525472377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194005, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope a deal can be worked out with high bidder and seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525472378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194008, "authorName": "rsherman11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsherman11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the bids ladies and gentlemen! Great fun to watch and truthfully just can't let it go that low. I appreciate your attempts very much. Have a great weekend!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1525472438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194010, "authorName": "rsherman11 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsherman11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to bringatrailer.com too!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1525472489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194133, "authorName": "DD_CA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dd_ca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A yellow 49-50 just passed us on Wolfe Rd SB, Cupertino... I'd bet he followed this and had an epiphany to go drive it some... someday...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525477395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194163, "authorName": "rzimmer644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzimmer644/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Real Nice car sorry did not get where you needed it to.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525478596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2194210, "authorName": "CHS_Karl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chs_karl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it is safe to say that 50K (+) would buy the car. Very low at 40K. Seller knows what he has.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525480839, "type": "comment"}]