[{"id": 10691238, "authorName": "pinmaniac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinmaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to another of my auctions. As always I\u2019ll be here to answer questions and potential bidders are welcome to inspect the car in person.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676063978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10692719, "authorName": "tomknud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomknud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Toyota's Hemi!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676070905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10693001, "authorName": "Zaphodbebullbrox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zaphodbebullbrox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676074113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10693234, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs 'El-Presidente flags' on the two front hood corners!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676076413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10694092, "authorName": "ScottyRock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottyrock/", "bidAmount": 100, "content": "$100 bid placed by ScottyRock", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676091171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10694773, "authorName": "N919HJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n919hj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the new owner, I have a die cast replica of this car. It\u2019s about 8\u201d x4\u201d and either chrome or gold plated, I can\u2019t remember. You can find me on IH8MUD with the same user name if you want it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676125333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10695052, "authorName": "nklevit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nklevit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you comment on:\n1. Is this original paint?\n2. Would you be kind enough to add pics with the middle console down in the back seat\n3. Would you be kind enough to add pics of the front seat pull down bars in the down position for the foot rest for the rear passenger.\n4. Can you comment on any electronics and special features in the back seat\n5. Can you comment on whether or not all the dashboard electronics/features are fully functional\n6. Comment on AC and heat in working order and can you run a temperature gauge for both to prove the hotness/coldness?\nThanks!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1676128390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10695108, "authorName": "rlincoln", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlincoln/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where do you get parts?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676128829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10695198, "authorName": "nklevit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nklevit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In addition, would you mind terribly taking a picture of all available service records and posting them?\r\nThanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676129806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10696251, "authorName": "mrburnsns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrburnsns/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by mrburnsns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676138871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10699725, "authorName": "Rscattolini1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rscattolini1/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Rscattolini1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676155073, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10700136, "authorName": "carcrz1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrz1/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by carcrz1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676161080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10702353, "authorName": "nopesa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nopesa/", "bidAmount": 1800, "content": "$1,800 bid placed by nopesa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676217288, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10702436, "authorName": "pinmaniac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinmaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nklevit There are no service records. I haven't needed any parts but I would get them from ebay or there are several English language sites that allow you to buy items in Japan (Be Forward is just one of them).\r\n1. Is this original paint? It appears to be original, yes.\r\n2. Would you be kind enough to add pics with the middle console down in the back seat. See attached.\r\n3. Would you be kind enough to add pics of the front seat pull down bars in the down . \r\n position for the foot rest for the rear passenger. See attached.\r\n4. Can you comment on any electronics and special features in the back seat. The back seats recline.\r\n5. Can you comment on whether or not all the dashboard electronics/features are fully functional. They all appear functional. I cannot read Japanese so I cannot verify they all do what they are supposed to but they light up and things happen.\r\n6. Comment on AC and heat in working order and can you run a temperature gauge for both to prove the hotness/coldness? Heat definitely. I believe the ac works as well but it is not super hot here to test accurately and I don't have a temperature gauge.\r\nThanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676218168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10704249, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, unfortunately no registering it here in California \u2639\ufe0f", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676228147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10708479, "authorName": "stitch007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stitch007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pinmaniac\r\n@Dollycat3\r\nWith all due respect, for some unknown reason, you must find it delightful to advise prospective bidders who reside in California, as you have often said in the past, with similar text, \u201cBeautiful car, unfortunately, no registering it here in California.\u201d Your BaT bid history reflects absolutely ZERO bids. Others, including myself, have told you that BaT readers who live in California don\u2019t care whether a vehicle they purchase is eligible to be registered in California. IF California isn\u2019t interested in the revenue, buyers simply choose another State that gladly accepts the revenue California has rejected.\r\nYou may have the last word. Please be assured I won\u2019t respond.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676260479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10708561, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stitch007\u2026.It\u2019s sad people like you, and others, feel people are not entitled to their opinions\u2026this forum exists for EVERYONES opinions, including yours, whether you like it or not, or whether you agree with it or not\u2026just because someone doesn\u2019t bid on an auction doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t have an opinion or shouldn\u2019t voice it , who are you or anyone else to say\u2026.\n\nothers have knowledge, and that has value and fortunately they can voice it on this forum\u2026clearly, so far 2331 people have agreed with me\u2026\n\n please allow others to comment and share their opinions and comments here, just as everyone else, without ridiculing others to make yourself feel better being about you\u2026good luck to you\u2026", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1676263449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10708655, "authorName": "pinmaniac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinmaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we please drop this and get back to comments and questions about this car?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1676264795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10708644, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stitch007\u2026.I\u2019m a 65 year lifelong resident of California, I\u2019ve had to deal with registering many cars here since I was 16\u2026 I\u2019d like to help the people who don\u2019t know about registering cars here in California\u2026 it\u2019s not because I take glee in saying that it can\u2019t be registered here!!\u2026its because I know first hand and I am trying to help others who might not know!!!. Quit trying to think the worst of others\u2026.\n\nIt\u2019s unfortunate that people, like you, misconstrue my intentions and others \u2026.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1676264971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10720493, "authorName": "LanefarmsofCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lanefarmsofca/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by LanefarmsofCA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676402038, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10727611, "authorName": "IvanR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ivanr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the a/c blow cold air or in need of a recharge?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676481854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10728436, "authorName": "pinmaniac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinmaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IvanR I believe it blows cold. This question and several others were answered in the comments below if you would like to take a look.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676485683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10730404, "authorName": "cincycaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincycaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't help but look at this 86 Century and think this is the Oldsmobile Delta 88 Brougham of the far east. What a cool ride that 99% of the population would never guess it is a Toyota.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676493478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10730480, "authorName": "cincycaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincycaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the ECU unbolted and flopping around where the glovebox liner would be. Is all the hardware there to mount the ECU back on the firewall and do you have the glovebox liner?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676493804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10732414, "authorName": "pinmaniac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinmaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cincycaddy no I don\u2019t.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676502014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10734671, "authorName": "cincycaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincycaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a tough one - cool unique car but 37 years old and never offered here domestically. So parts and maintenance is something to keep in mind. I've been down this path before with RHD Japanese imports (Eunos Roadster & Suzuki Jimny) but they had LHD equivalents so there is lot's of parts interchange. \r\n\r\nGLWS - watching this one to see where it lands.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676553459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10735096, "authorName": "pinmaniac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinmaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a quite active facebook group that seems to help each other with parts and repair issues.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676558975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10737249, "authorName": "RyanW21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanw21/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by RyanW21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676572996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10740969, "authorName": "LanefarmsofCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lanefarmsofca/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by LanefarmsofCA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676587208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10741490, "authorName": "RyanW21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanw21/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by RyanW21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676589316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10741580, "authorName": "Krisb17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krisb17/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Krisb17", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676589972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10743819, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The unexplained contents and appearance of the open glove box photo is enough to scare me away!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676643003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10743845, "authorName": "Myron_Vernis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myron_vernis/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by Myron_Vernis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676643394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10744425, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why, yes ma\u2019am; it is a Rolls \u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676649157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10745110, "authorName": "edand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wire in photo 42 holding on for dear life!\r\n\r\nAt around 2 minutes in to the driving video, you turn right and the car appears to have a hard time shifting up as you accelerate away. Is that correct? How is the transmission, is general?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676654641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10745184, "authorName": "JohnMeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having been to Japan, I can relate to this: \" I cannot read Japanese so I cannot verify they all do what they are supposed to but they light up and things happen.\" \r\n\r\nConsidering the quality found in Toyota and Lexus and the many faithful fans and resources this looks like it could be a pretty cool project. A crazy thought came to mind, put a toddler in the front seat with a fake steering wheel... I'll show myself out now... GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1676655125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10746128, "authorName": "pinmaniac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinmaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edand the car shifts fine. I haven't seen any issues with the transmission.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676659644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10746904, "authorName": "urbanahill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urbanahill/", "bidAmount": 3850, "content": "$3,850 bid placed by urbanahill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676662499, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10747910, "authorName": "Myron_Vernis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myron_vernis/", "bidAmount": 3950, "content": "$3,950 bid placed by Myron_Vernis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676666376, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10747939, "authorName": "terdrocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terdrocket/", "bidAmount": 4069, "content": "$4,069 bid placed by terdrocket", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676666527, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10748055, "authorName": "timandsons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timandsons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe the death of Mr. Toyoda (founder) will have an effect on the historical significance of this car. Check it out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676667108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10748162, "authorName": "timandsons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timandsons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correction. Mr. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCorrection. Mr. Toyoda was the son of Toyota's founder, but was still boss for a while, dying on tuesday at 97 according to NYT. I don't know about all of youse, but it makes me think nostalgically about this beauty. He probably rode around in one once.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676667735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10748205, "authorName": "Rhoff10337", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhoff10337/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Rhoff10337", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676667984, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10748356, "authorName": "kickfli12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kickfli12/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by kickfli12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676668779, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10748420, "authorName": "mightymeteor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mightymeteor/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by mightymeteor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676669071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10748429, "authorName": "kickfli12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kickfli12/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by kickfli12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676669097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10748438, "authorName": "mightymeteor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mightymeteor/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by mightymeteor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676669135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10748462, "authorName": "IvanR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ivanr/", "bidAmount": 5501, "content": "$5,501 bid placed by IvanR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676669287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10748577, "authorName": "BarbaUtah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barbautah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I drive it from FL to UT? \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676669740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10748593, "authorName": "BarbaUtah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barbautah/", "bidAmount": 5650, "content": "$5,650 bid placed by BarbaUtah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676669804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10748601, "authorName": "pinmaniac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinmaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure you are serious with your emoji but I would recommend shipping it and going over it yourself before taking it on any long trip. As nice as it its It is still a 37 year old car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676669844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10748615, "authorName": "Rhoff10337", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhoff10337/", "bidAmount": 6001, "content": "$6,001 bid placed by Rhoff10337", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676669914, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10748619, "authorName": "BarbaUtah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barbautah/", "bidAmount": 6101, "content": "$6,101 bid placed by BarbaUtah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676669924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10748634, "authorName": "stitch007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stitch007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BarbaUtah\r\nIt would be much less expensive to have it shipped from Jacksonville!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676670000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10748645, "authorName": "BarbaUtah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barbautah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/17/23 for $6,101 to BarbaUtah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676670062, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10748649, "authorName": "BarbaUtah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barbautah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice \ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1676670077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10748651, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy BarbaUte! Congrats!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1676670092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10748653, "authorName": "pinmaniac (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinmaniac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BarbaUtah congrats. Look for an email from me in a few minutes about moving forward.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676670093, "type": "comment"}]