[{"id": 13621697, "authorName": "fast1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stance purgatory. Either lower the front end (recommended) or raise it up another 12 inches and go full gasser stance (not recommended, but better than current).", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1707437120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13621717, "authorName": "BigDogEat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdogeat/", "bidAmount": 1967, "content": "$1,967 bid placed by BigDogEat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707437361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13621873, "authorName": "Conchmon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/conchmon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the freeway flier tranny a 4:12/82 or a 388/89?\r\nLeave the stance alone - clearly 'fast one' has no sense of humor.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707439223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13621875, "authorName": "PrinceHall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/princehall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A listing with CCs?!? Bravo!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707439275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13621936, "authorName": "ExoticrareKia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exoticrarekia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fast1 I\u2019m sure these pics are when air bags are inflated. Seller should share pictures at different heights.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707439918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13621952, "authorName": "572056tb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/572056tb/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by 572056tb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707440130, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13621974, "authorName": "MooseGoose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosegoose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something does not look quite right with the wheel arches of the front fenders? Does anyone else see that? Results in a larger than expected gap from my perspective. Are these aftermarket replacement fenders?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707440351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13621993, "authorName": "moonbeam996GT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonbeam996gt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This \"custom\" Beetle needs a lowering kit on the front axle or drop spindles to complete the look. It's sitting way too high, and it's not because of the tires on the front wheels. Other than that, it's a beautiful car! GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707440537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13622063, "authorName": "type14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic 67 shows a 155/60 short sidewall tire and the air shocks in pic 118 are pumped up so the gap above the tire is the result. I would let some air out and retake some pictures to attract more bidders.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707441213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13622065, "authorName": "TTSAudi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttsaudi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There should be no more than 2 finger widths between the horn grill\r\nand edge of fender. Appear to be aftermarket.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707441246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13622079, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is photos of the car lower. The car was raise up high for people that like to know how high it can go.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707441394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13622194, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Freeway flyer tranny is 388/89 if I remember correctly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707442730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13622956, "authorName": "SuperMexHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supermexhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a nice looking beetle when aired out\r\n\r\nIn photos 116 & 117 of the rear airbag set up, it appears the soft brake hose mount on the swing axle tube is in contact with the airbag as there is contact abrasions on the bag itself.\r\n\r\nI see the stock rear spring plates removed in two of the photos, were these replaced with drop spring plates? \r\n\r\nCould you remove the tires on one side of the car and provide photos of the front and rear suspension looking into the fender openings.\r\n\r\nAs they say a picture is worth a 1000 words.\r\n\r\nThank you \r\n\r\nAgain nice bug and GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707456814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13622977, "authorName": "Collinsb2001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collinsb2001/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Collinsb2001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707457519, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13623095, "authorName": "bigboysurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigboysurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VW67......make a short video of the bug doing a cycle of aired up, then aired down, then aired at a driving level.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707465809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13623245, "authorName": "fast1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always get bent when I see people comment on the ride height / stance on cars with air suspension, completely oblivious to the fact that they are fully adjustable and can be easily changed with the push of a button. I made my first comment before fully reading the listing. My apologies to the seller on my prior stance comment. Shame on me. Good luck with your auction.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1707479341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13623747, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adding in the 3inch drop plates and the rear bag kit that I installed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707489186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13625048, "authorName": "goldenbear53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldenbear53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a sweet looking buggy, love the color!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707500493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13629863, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can\u2019t let start video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707521459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13630495, "authorName": "ExoticrareKia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exoticrarekia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fast1 Your welcome. Don\u2019t worry you weren\u2019t the only one that made that mistake.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707528471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13630504, "authorName": "ExoticrareKia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exoticrarekia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I didn\u2019t just buy a similar modified Classic Beetle I\u2019d be winning this auction. This is such a brilliant restoration", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707528701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13630816, "authorName": "572056tb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/572056tb/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by 572056tb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707532840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13633597, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here pics of the inside of the wheels. Made in the USA. Also pics of the rear suspension. There was a question on the air bags and soft line brake bracket rubbing. Looks like the pic was because of the angle of the shot.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707589682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13635133, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707595486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13635154, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Air ride", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707595537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13635166, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707595575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13651841, "authorName": "Chrispc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The steering looks more at home in a '67 Chevy than a '67 Volkswagen, but that's a nit. Very unusual to see the rear sloping bumper overriders still on a '67 Beetle these days.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707785151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13653557, "authorName": "bemrfst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bemrfst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool looking Bug! I learned to drive a strait in one of these. My first car, and it was my sports car, jeep, and cruiser all in one. Had so much fun it that car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707834092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13654876, "authorName": "SchlickVonReitmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schlickvonreitmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"FAHRVERGNUGEN !\" .... from a fellow Livermoron. Love the bug. GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707846414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13661335, "authorName": "DonPepe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpepe/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by DonPepe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707893963, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13662330, "authorName": "572056tb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/572056tb/", "bidAmount": 14630, "content": "$14,630 bid placed by 572056tb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707923967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13663690, "authorName": "DonPepe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpepe/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by DonPepe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707934977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13665475, "authorName": "572056tb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/572056tb/", "bidAmount": 16600, "content": "$16,600 bid placed by 572056tb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707942916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13669538, "authorName": "DonPepe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpepe/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by DonPepe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707970352, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13671261, "authorName": "Sven81", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sven81/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why were the valve covers changed from Empi bolt-ons shown in the body off picture to the standard ones that are currently on the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708014136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13671483, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sven81@the valve covers were CSP. The had just an O ring and they leaked and they were a pain to remove in the car. I just found the standard valve covers work just fine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708015962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13672134, "authorName": "mbeerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbeerman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Similar to Sven81\u2019s question: Why was the exhaust changed from the body off picture?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708020537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13672172, "authorName": "type14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I ran stock valve covers on my race car. Never leaked.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708020667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13672537, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mbeerman@ the exhaust was changed because the original sidewinder was way to loud when driving on any highway. With the vintage speed you can hold a conversation in the car without yelling at each other. Also made the car run better at the lower end. Hope this helps", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708022067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13673086, "authorName": "compras", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/compras/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why no sled tins on the motor? These are important for cooling air flow as well as to protect the pushrod tubes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708024341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13673517, "authorName": "Sven81", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sven81/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller- Can you comment on the manufacturer of the shifter? I thought I was pretty well versed in Vdub shifters, but I can't identify yours. How does the reverse lock out function? Love the simple yet mechanical look of it!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708026216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13673851, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The shifter is from Bug-Tech from Europe. The springs are the lock out. I bought just for the look.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708027405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13673876, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the sheds for the motor. Just thought it would be nice to see the tubes. The shed just need to be installed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708027479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13674372, "authorName": "compras", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/compras/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man does that motor sound nice. @VW67 Understood. Those are not easy to install w/the motor in the car since the mounting screws attach to the front engine tin that sits on the edge of the motor's case where it mates to the transmission's bell housing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708028892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13674599, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds real good I really like the WebCam 110 that I installed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708029570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13676005, "authorName": "Propilot51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/propilot51/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Propilot51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708034308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13676474, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 2/15/24 at $17,250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708035840, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13676492, "authorName": "Lincoln125", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincoln125/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was the reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708035942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13676563, "authorName": "TTSAudi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttsaudi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sure he had a ton more into it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708036207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13676712, "authorName": "MCrock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcrock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Apologies for the off topic question, but do you know who made the suitcase BT speaker??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708036877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13676945, "authorName": "VW67 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vw67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I made the suitcase speaker box", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708038478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13677952, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These VW\u2019s always do best when they are stock and unmolested. Most of the time when they\u2019re modified, they are modified to the taste of the owner and not necessarily the buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708049101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13679029, "authorName": "capsela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capsela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you are going this far, put ac in it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708089036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13684312, "authorName": "ExoticrareKia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exoticrarekia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VW67 There\u2019s no more love for modified Beetles anymore here on bat. I don\u2019t know what happened. Sorry for the low result here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708116176, "type": "comment"}]