[{"id": 17566447, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a gorgeous, original California black plate beauty \ud83e\udd42absolutely superb \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1746489985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17566561, "authorName": "Jerry1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerry1234/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "USD $50,000 bid placed by Jerry1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746491154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17566669, "authorName": "BmoreHunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmorehunter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$70 additional dealer fee\u2026\ud83d\ude44", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1746492234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17566723, "authorName": "jimmytheirishman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmytheirishman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something seems off with that front hood pull, was it modified?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746492737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17566898, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the most part, the Real Deal \ud83d\ude0d\nLove This.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746494625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17566909, "authorName": "JettJolene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jettjolene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The certificate of authenticity doesn\u2019t reference Rudge Wheels . Wondering if that\u2019s an oversight or if these are reproductions. Great livery ! No good luck needed with this beauty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746494694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17567057, "authorName": "zeres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeres/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears that there are no heat boxes. Probably doesn't matter since this car probably will never be driven in winter. I know the originals had little heat anyway and no defrost vents. The one my uncle had used a vacuum heater hose into the heat vent and directed towards the windshield. Back then these were driven in snow and rain.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746496256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17567368, "authorName": "speedster356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedster356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Pre A Speedster. I used to own # 80076 ( one of the cars used in the movie Harper ) I often wonder what became of it. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746500160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17567399, "authorName": "skid22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skid22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JettJolene the listing is confusing regarding the wheels. It says \u201cRudge-Style Knock-off Wheels\u201d in the top Listing Details, but says \u201cRudge knock-off wheels\u201d twice in the main Details.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746500772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17567547, "authorName": "Kneadforspeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kneadforspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess the Rudge wheels are indeed knockoffs", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1746502979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17567698, "authorName": "BarJA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barja/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "USD $55,000 bid placed by BarJA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746506166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17567724, "authorName": "black993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/black993/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "USD $65,000 bid placed by black993", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746506879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17567744, "authorName": "BurningDinos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burningdinos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746507393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17568162, "authorName": "erwinko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erwinko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely done! The resto pics and receipts tell the story.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746531183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17568495, "authorName": "jett356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jett356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious as to why someone added override bars to the bumpers. They would of not came with this car in 55 or 56.\ud83e\uddd0", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1746536150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17568891, "authorName": "hupper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hupper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jett356\r\nMy guess: because they liked the look of them? Very attractive old bathtub.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746539786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17568910, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why would someone add the Rudge wheels? Because. Cars are original only once and this one looks like it was dressed up nicely and with restraint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746539940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17568952, "authorName": "Ex550a135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ex550a135/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not oem brake drums for Rudge but for bolt on wheels. This aftermarket setup may be even heavier than Rudges which added greatly to unsprung weight. But they do look good.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746540564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17569740, "authorName": "Minkymink56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minkymink56/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "USD $72,000 bid placed by Minkymink56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746546710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17569880, "authorName": "CSJaguar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csjaguar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome all to our 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster auction!\r\n\r\nWe\u2019re very excited to be able to offer one of the best cars we\u2019ve had the opportunity to build!\r\n\r\nThis Pre-A Speedster went through a meticulous, no-expense spared restoration to turn it into the fantastic example it is today. Our team here at Classic Showcase built this car over the course of 2 years and it still shows as well as the day we finished it.\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ll be here to answer all questions Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM PT and I\u2019ll check in over the weekend as well. Any questions or comments that we don\u2019t get to over the weekend will be replied to on the following Monday. This Porsche is located in our showroom in Oceanside, CA. If you are local and would like to schedule an appointment to preview this 356, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out using the \u2018Contact Seller\u2019 button.\r\n\r\nThank you everyone and Happy Bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746547601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17569954, "authorName": "CSJaguar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csjaguar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JettJolene This 356 was not optioned from the factory with Rudge wheels (as very few were). They are Rudge wheels and you can find the invoice for them in the picture gallery.\r\n\r\n@skid22 @Kneadforspeed They are Rudge wheels with 2-eared knock-offs. Please refer to the wheel invoice in the picture gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1746548055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17570029, "authorName": "revron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, but as usual, Porsche never made a \"Pre-A,\" only 356, 356A, 356B, and 356C!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746548568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17570179, "authorName": "CSJaguar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csjaguar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jett356 This Speedster was not built to be an original concours example. It was designed more as an \"outlaw-style\" with driving enhancements and reliability in mind. The owner liked the look of the overrider bars and we agree.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746549481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17575899, "authorName": "Gloccamora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gloccamora/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I compliment the owner\u2026\r\nHe has great taste!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746567488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17579165, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those Rudge knockoffs are hot!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746585940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17579569, "authorName": "skid22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skid22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CSJaguar thanks for the clarification. @BAT should remove the \u201c-Style\u201d from the Listing Detail. It makes them sound like reproductions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1746594450, "type": "comment"}]