[{"id": 14460831, "authorName": "Jhtellers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhtellers/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Jhtellers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715883298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460833, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by TommyBruin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715883300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14460800, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Be still my beating \ud83d\udc9f\n\nWhat a car!!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715883494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14460958, "authorName": "thunderc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beaut. This color would have been a perfect match for my (late) late grandmother's hair. Will be a fun auction to watch. GLWTS!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1715883697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461022, "authorName": "carfan1978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan1978/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the fast start this car is receiving, I am surprised it is not a premium auction here. I think Bill has AI working for him in the background to simply keep bringing out all these magnificent beauties of various vintage. One could simply go broke bidding on all these special cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715883861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461259, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Series 62 convertible is glorious in that shade of purple, and it is here by the grace of a stellar @seller - GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715884671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461292, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz - Late again part timer? \ud83e\udd23", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715884808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461367, "authorName": "29Mitchell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/29mitchell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a ride, cruiser! \ud83d\ude00 Stunning in many ways and I'm personally a Lincoln man.\r\nBill @competitioncars never stops to amaze me... Kudos \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715885090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461528, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TommyBruin some of us have, like, jobs, you know. lol. But well timed, gives me something to do whilst I await the rest of my team to our 3pm. MASSIVE game on ESPN+, BTW, VAMOS Leeds!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715885625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461607, "authorName": "Balance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bill, the loyal and vocal following you have mustered (earned?) on BaT is really impressive. Well done! Interestingly, it tends to intimidate me a little into bidding on your cars because the crowd is so over the top with praise and adoration that it actually makes me wonder if it\u2019s too good to be true. They can\u2019t all be amazing, right? Anyway, long time BaT er here with nothing but respect for what you\u2019ve built. (\u2026and the \u201860 is SO much better styled than the \u201859 IMO). Good luck here and hope to meet you at the Raleigh Classic one of these days. You\u2019d love that auction.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1715885924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461614, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me have severe Euro fever @boaboyoz\r\n\r\nI didn't see that Leeds match. I thought today was just La Liga.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715885949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461874, "authorName": "goldengup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldengup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh ***K! The best colors ever for a '60 convertible! Wish I could buy it!\r\nGLWA, Gup", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715886767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461965, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RE: picture #71. Is that damage to the rocker panel under the drivers door? Are my eye deceiving me or is the engine two different shades of blue? The paint color is so perfect on this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715887063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14461998, "authorName": "Barryward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryward/", "bidAmount": 75555, "content": "$75,555 bid placed by Barryward", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715887215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14462026, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good gooly Ms. Molly!!!!\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715887290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14462235, "authorName": "Dduanee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dduanee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well if the clock doesn't work in this classic Caddy then I'm out! Whoever heard of such a thing?\r\n\r\n;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715888205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14462289, "authorName": "JoeSketti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesketti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller well that escalated in extreme fashion!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715888390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14462308, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done @Barryward!!!\n\nAnd only a weiner would dare outbid you by $500.00\n\nI detest that practice.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715888556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14462799, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My apologies to Johnny Cash. You and June RIP, my friends...\r\n\r\nWell, I left Kentucky back in '59\r\nAnd went to Detroit working on assembly line\r\nThe first year they had me putting wheels on Cadillacs\r\nEvery day I'd watch them beauties roll by\r\nAnd sometimes I'd hang my head and cry\r\nBecause I always wanted me one that was long and purple\r\nOne day I devised myself a plan\r\nThat should be the envy of most any man\r\nI'd sneak it out of there in a lunchbox in my hand\r\nNow getting caught meant getting fired\r\nBut I figured I'd have it all by the time I retired\r\nI'd have me a car worth at least a hundred grand", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715890080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14464048, "authorName": "45B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/45b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Million $Bucs!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715894034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14464409, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At a length of let's say 25 feet, $1,000,000.00 is $40,000.00 per lineal foot. \r\n\r\nBargain....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715895392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14464453, "authorName": "TheGuesser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theguesser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is a successful parallel parking attempt required for a test drive? \ud83e\udd14 \ud83d\ude02 \r\nStunning car. GLWS!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715895642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465007, "authorName": "mg21800", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mg21800/", "bidAmount": 76055, "content": "$76,055 bid placed by mg21800", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715901344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14465059, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Little preoccupied at the moment but let me add some videos in the mean time! Thanks folks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715901967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465066, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715902024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465073, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715902073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465078, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715902131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465089, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715902210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465163, "authorName": "JK-L78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jk-l78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HOLY COW ! $76,000.00 already ? I remember these sitting in back alleys and driveways looking dirty... or driving around full of kids and cream-pops when I was growing up (not many were convertibles though). That price is unbelievable. Maybe I'm just old, but wow, I wish I woud have picked up a few of these when they were all over at $3000 on the corner lot. Who knew... in 1977.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715903018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465166, "authorName": "1970Machone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970machone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Competition cars, didn't you have a 60 Bairritz in the same color combination last year? How do you find these in such amazing condition in this color... AACA Senior Award too. I need to find your secrets. Great presentation and beautiful lady.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715903046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465222, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Your videos are terrific @Competitioncars. You are very well spoken and provide the viewer with everything they want and need without fluff. Take note other Sellers, this guy is a pro.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715903628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465231, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JK-L78 the last heather metallic 1960 I sold on here last year did $196,000.00! Of course is was an Eldorado, but the cars have appreciated! Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715903714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465304, "authorName": "michaelmotorcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Speechless , again Bill you bring the best of the best. Love this one. Glwta.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715904478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465973, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bat this is a consignment car, which I am fairly certain I listed during the submission, so I feel that should be in the listing. Also, once I put the car on the lift and had a much clearer look at the complete undercarriage, I disclose a small area of minimal rust on the passenger side undercarriage where water gets diverted from the convertible top. It is a very common issues. Small but enough to disclose. And the imperfections in the paint that are disclosed in your write up of the auction are covered in depth in the videos as well as pictures! Thanks!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1715912504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465978, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TommyBruin hey thanks for a good kick off! Best of luck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715912626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465980, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thunderc enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715912654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465982, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carfan1978 Hey, 7 days go by slow enough as it is! No need to drag it out! lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715912713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14465986, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz I sure appreciate the kind words!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715912795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466018, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was my pleasure to bid. This spring lilac will set a record Bill and that is proper.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715913207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466059, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@29Mitchell I think everyone can love a 1960 Caddy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715913871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466068, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@michaelmotorcar thanks Michael! Lots to love about this one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715913977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466064, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TommyBruin I think you are correct! Good luck if you decide to go for it!\n\n And thanks for the compliments on the videos!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715914012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466104, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Balance well thanks for the compliment? I think? Lol. I certainly don't control the level of praise and adoration the BAT crowd sends my way. Are all of my cars amazing?? YES, in my eyes they are. HOWEVER, are they all PERFECT? Absolutely not! \r\n\r\n I think if you were to go back and look at the 180 plus offerings I have, the cars are all amazing in their own special way. What you will discover is how my descriptions are in depth and transparent. Just like this car, it is an amazing car, but I do point out and disclose every single flaw that I find. So it is not perfect. \r\n\r\n And because I am NOT afraid to call it like I see it, I think that is one of the reasons for so much praise. Because I don't just tell all the good. Some of these are 60 year old cars, so they will have some flaws, imperfections and some things that don't work. And with me, you will know about it. \r\n\r\n So it is not too good to be true at all. It's just a transparent auction. I'd rather tell it like it is versus someone receive a car that doesn't match the description. Could I miss something? Absolutely and you as a seller probably would understand that better than anyone else! So if you are considering bidding, just look at the pictures and listen to me navigate you through the walk around videos. I think those tell the story. Thanks and I appreciate the commentary!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715914602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466110, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1970Machone Yes, last year I had a 1960 in this same color in a Biarritz. That car sold for $196,000. It was gorgeous as well. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715914740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466116, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheGuesser turning radius on these are great so parallel parking is a breeze! lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715914807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466121, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neverenoughgold am I to assume those are Johnny Cash lyrics?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715914863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466124, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JoeSketti we need a little more escalating!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715914912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466125, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dduanee Well if you win we can throw in a nice wrist watch! lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715914967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466135, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Haulgas that is a scratch/scuff. The water pump is what you are seeing on the front of the engine and it is not the correct Cadillac Dark Blue. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715915098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466138, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@goldengup I appreciate it and I wish you could get it too!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715915138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466142, "authorName": "carfan1978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan1978/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@competitioncars I know how boring some 7 day auctions can be However, with the way the bidding is going on this car the first day, I suspect it will be over the $100k level to qualify for premium, longer auctions. LOL I know how the 7 day auctions sometimes have you pulling your hair out. And these cars are long so their auctions should be also. This one is a beauty. I would be afraid to have it for fear something would happen to it. What a plum to show for us.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715915181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466143, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Balance and by the way, I would love to go The Raleigh Classic. I keep saying I am going to go but something always seems to come up! See you soon!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715915238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466146, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carfan1978 Yes, I think that is all about right. Have a good night, I am out now!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715915288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466536, "authorName": "Stentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stentr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This color combo is absolutely perfect for this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715929990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466730, "authorName": "ZChaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zchaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tell me that is not the antenna bent badly in the first 10 secs of the undercarriage video. Know a guy that did that on a lift to his hood on a restored 1970 240Z. Ouch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715945442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466765, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ZChaz yes you are correct! Good news is it went right back in place with a little help from me. My stomach dropped when I saw that too! It's all good now though. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715946360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466766, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stentr some say THE ULTIMATE color for a 1960 Caddy!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715946381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466770, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ZChaz also if you watch the driving video, you can see the antenna works and is straight as an arrow!!! Thanks again!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715946462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466789, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Competitioncars any time, mate. You are on a hot streak of late!\r\n@TommyBruin Leeds won, and so they play the winner of todays 3pm game at Wembley, Sunday May 26. The winner of that Championship play-off final gets promoted to the Premier League, so it is effectively the most lucrative match in world sport", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715946942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14466829, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahhhh, relegation/promotion matches get nasty. It could be a red card bonanza @boaboyoz. You and I should start up following the cricket fixtures. \r\n\r\nApologies for us going off on a tangent Bill but these two lads are extremely competitive and great friends.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1715948084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14467316, "authorName": "Tallguyshortonfundz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tallguyshortonfundz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s a long luxurious slice of American motoring heaven! Bill brings the best to us yet again\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715953946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14467625, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey, Violet, she's looking & smelling sweet today. What a kool cruiser. The older Caddy's have definitely taken their place in popularity & value on BaT, well deserving.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715956729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14467718, "authorName": "Barryward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryward/", "bidAmount": 76666, "content": "$76,666 bid placed by Barryward", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715957492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14468023, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous in this color, I agree fully with @Balance about the '60 over the '59, although that isn't the most popular opinion. They're just enough without being over the top....@TheGuesser these truly are very, very easy to park, especially for being 18 3/4' (225\") long. The fins are dead nuts even with the back of the bumper, and the gunsights for the blinkers on the front fenders let you know where the car \"begins\", and both are very visible from the driver's seat. Also, as @Competitioncars stated, they turn ridiculously sharp. It impresses the crowds when I whip mine into a \"normal\" parking spot....@TommyBruin, just buy a dangol' Caddy-lac already, would ya?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1715960161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14468044, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, and good luck with the sale, Bill. She looks like a beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715960364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14468715, "authorName": "michl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! I just stumbled onto this one and figured I would pay my compliments to whomever chose the color for the repaint, and then I read through all the comments (60 already) and probably better than half of them fittingly reference the color. It is simply outstanding, especially with the white interior. What a beautiful car. It undoubtedly will do well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715964925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14473390, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz I have been very fortunate to have been able to find some of these gems! Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715982167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14473404, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tallguyshortonfundz why thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715982224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14473409, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell Hope to see this one do a great number!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715982247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14473418, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2caddiesandaMach1 thanks for that commentary!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715982289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14473426, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@michl thank you! Many people just love this color!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715982323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14474008, "authorName": "br070", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/br070/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I rarely appreciate a full color change because to do it properly there is a ton of work instead of just masking things, but this is well done and the color is awesome, and certainly much better in person.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1715984172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14474274, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@br070 I will say this, just this past year I have had 3 full color changes on Caddies. The level these guys went to in order to change the colors were incredible! Not a sign anywhere of the previous color. Cars had to be completely disassembled!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715985230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14474510, "authorName": "mg21800", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mg21800/", "bidAmount": 86062, "content": "$86,062 bid placed by mg21800", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1715986495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14476300, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Competitioncars de nada", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716026195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14477194, "authorName": "Barryward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryward/", "bidAmount": 86666, "content": "$86,666 bid placed by Barryward", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716043212, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14478156, "authorName": "dirkrowdies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirkrowdies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just had the chance to look through the photos and videos. \r\nThis car is simply glorious!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716051264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14479892, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dirkrowdies Lots of eye appeal for sure!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716058020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14485493, "authorName": "vankloof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vankloof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm currently in the process of repainting the complete passenger side of my 78 Town Coupe (champagne metallic 5C) and it's a LOT of work. BUT the work that went into the preparation and complete color change on this 1960 Cadillac, plus the very fine finished result is truly commendable. Some highly talented body guys were at work here for sure. Lovely color choice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716136159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14488064, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vankloof Oh for sure. A quality paint job where the car is taken completely apart can easily exceed $20,000. In particular a car this size. Also depending on what part of the Country you are in.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716147162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14499296, "authorName": "zuno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I restored several 59 & 60 Caddy converts in the '90s. Frame offs & they cost $65-75k then paying my guys $14/hr. I had 3000 hrs in the 59 Eldo that was the cover car for the CLC 2006 Calendar & took \"Best Postwar Open Car\" @ the Greenwich, CT 2006 Concours. This one is an AACA Senior. It'd take > $150k to restore to this level today IF you started with a great car. I probably could not do a 59 Biarritz to the \"better than new\" Concours that mine was for less than $250k. This will be a bargain anywhere < $150k even though it's a 60 instead of a 59 and not an Eldo.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1716259013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14499335, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great comment @zuno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716259783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14500143, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zuno you are extremely correct! Thanks for taking the time to explain. This is no reserve so no matter what it does it will sell! That being said it \"should\" easily creep into the six figure mark.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716293783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14501991, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great videos again Bill @Competitioncars, and as always, you are pointing out whatever you see are minor imperfections. One thing I need to say is the driving videos from your old location were nicer because the scenery on the road you took off the lot was very nice and became quite familiar as I sat in the passenger seat looking out over all those long hoods. It became a very fun trip around the block.\r\n\r\nI am more than10 years older than this car, and trust me when I say I had many more imperfections at age 64 than this Heather Metallic beauty! Heather Metallic has a nice sound to it, doesn't it? Much better than Metallic Purple, IMHO.\r\n\r\nPretty sure I dated a Heather when I was in high school. Never took her around the block though...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716310242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14502181, "authorName": "CTilley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctilley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice article on GMAuthority.com\r\n\r\nhttps://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/05/purple-1960-cadillac-series-62-convertible-up-for-auction/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716311034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14502921, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neverenoughgold Ahhhhh you old wise guy!! lol. Yes I am careful to point out everything I see so the new owner has zero surprises! Thing is, most of what I show can't be seen unless the car is in the air. This really is a nice example!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716312766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14502968, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CTilley very cool! Thanks for sharing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716312886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14515749, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One day left to see who the next owner will be!! Best of luck to everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716409745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14519164, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning!! So here we are, the day we find a new home for this AMAZING 1960 Cadillac Convertible!! Don't forget the site tends to get glitchy at times, so be sure you get your best bid in at a safe time before it ends!! And reasons to consider buying this one, well I have a few......\r\n\r\n**AMAZING HEATHER METALLIC PAINT\r\n**BEAUTIFUL BRIGHTWORK AND CHROME\r\n**RUNS LIKE A TOP\r\n**COLD FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING\r\n**FULLY DETAILED ENGINE BAY AND UNDERCARRIAGE\r\n**PAINT CORRECTED\r\n**PRESENTED RIGHT, OVER 300 PICS AND 4 DETAILED VIDEOS\r\n**NO RESERVE SO IT WILL BE SOLD!!!!\r\n*AACA AWARD WINNER\r\n\r\nThere you have it folks! I have represented this car properly and the car you see here IS the car that will arrive at your door! NO SURPRISES!! And I can assure you that if you had to properly restore one of these to this level, you would spend well over $100,000 PLUS you would need to provide them with a decent car that was not a basket case. Here today is a DEAL!! Good luck everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716465484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14519241, "authorName": "slick209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slick209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had stopped by to see this vehicle it is totally awesome I work in the area and just stop in to see what cars are available amazing", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1716467143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14519605, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Competitioncars-a beauty Bill!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716471013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14519776, "authorName": "tls44907", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tls44907/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bill, you do have beautiful, top notch cars. A real treat to see them on the auction. Looking forward to what is to come next!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716472906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14520446, "authorName": "kenbaker1265", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbaker1265/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Competitioncars What a gorgeous car! The color combination and quality are outstanding, looks like someone is going to be very happy in a few hours. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716478500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14520589, "authorName": "milliard431", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milliard431/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who wouldn\u2019t want to own this stunning car??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716479528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14522816, "authorName": "OpenIceHit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/openicehit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bill, you never disappoint! This has to be one of the nicest, if not THE nicest Caddy I've ever seen. It was no surprise that the price escalated quickly on this one. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716489050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523314, "authorName": "CharlesEng", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charleseng/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever wins this beauty...please take a road trip. Such a cruiser!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716490287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523403, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes indeed! Heather IS amazing; a 10 for sure and certainly worth six figures...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716490541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523570, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@slick209 thanks for confirming it's as nice as it presents on BAT!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523580, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neverenoughgold I agree!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523587, "authorName": "1955CadillacFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1955cadillacfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is about to get a deal", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716491082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523589, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CharlesEng and with factory air conditioning, it makes it nice!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523598, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1955CadillacFan it is going to sell, but it does deserve more! We shall see!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523617, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OpenIceHit thank you! It shouldn't be done yet, but we shall see!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523622, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@milliard431 It is a Cadillac enthusiast's favorite right here!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523639, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kenbaker1265 8 minutes to go, hope we see some more activity here!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523649, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tls44907 glad that you like what we present!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523659, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bigleo might this be car number 5 for you???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523667, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alright folks, it will sell but I think we can all agree the current number is a steal!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523692, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whew....almost missed the ending here, glad I got back from lunch in time. Let's see some fireworks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716491332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523717, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2caddiesandaMach1 seems a tick quiet here in Caddy Land!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716491420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523732, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed, Bill. Actually noticed that on a lot of auctions today...everybody already packing up for the long weekend?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716491475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523743, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2caddiesandaMach1 Hard to say, I am still here working!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716491509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523747, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Likewise...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716491519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523801, "authorName": "Barryward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/23/24 for $86,666 to Barryward", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491701, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14523803, "authorName": "rbf120", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbf120/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "National Holiday", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716491704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523815, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that didn't go as planned, but hey it was no reserve, so @Barryward just caught one heck of a deal!!! Congratulations and I will reach out once I get your info from BAT!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716491746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523816, "authorName": "michl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unbelievable, what a steal. I thought for sure there would be a flurry at the end", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1716491756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523818, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Legit steal. Weird, weird day.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1716491760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523824, "authorName": "OpenIceHit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/openicehit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wasn't expecting that. Heck of a buy!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716491788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523827, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the commentary! And I am sure we all agree this is a $100k car or more, but today at this moment it did what it did! On to the next one!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716491805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523828, "authorName": "Barryward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Bill I still had more bids to go thanks barryward", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1716491806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523849, "authorName": "earlebird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/earlebird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is one of the only times there were no bids in the last 2 minutes", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716491852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523850, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Barryward well, can I raise you $10k??? LOL!! I am a big boy, you got a deal today and I am happy for you!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1716491854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523869, "authorName": "michl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Certainly credit is due for having the nerve to run it at no reserve. It deserved more, but congrats on a great win", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716491907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523873, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@earlebird yes quite disappointing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716491913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523878, "authorName": "Competitioncars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@michl I agree. And thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716491934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523897, "authorName": "Barryward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Bill it will be parked next to my 60 convertible black with red interior will talk soon barryward", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1716492153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14523987, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sincerest congratulations to you @Barryward. Helluva deal!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716492334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14524183, "authorName": "Bigleo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Competitioncars\u2026 was in a meeting Bill and away from the computer\u2026 Unfortunately. Glad you sold it but it sure was a nice car for a fair price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716493110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14524466, "authorName": "carfan1978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan1978/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not used to seeing NO RESERVE auctions from Bill @competitioncars. Someone certainly got a beautiful car. If I h ad it, I would be afraid to drive it for fear something would happen to it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716494192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14524843, "authorName": "carfan1978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan1978/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@earlebird They often have last minute bids. I recall my 79 Olds 98 Regency from Bill did not have any bids from a Monday afternoon until 5:34pm that Friday evening when I was the new owner of a black Olds 98 Regency sedan. I also remember Bill had a Mother's Day auction end a couple years ago which had no last minute bids. I tried to sell my 83 Blazer on BAT in fall 2022. No bids the last few days either. I guess people assumed it was blown away by the hurricane that went through a few days before, in spite of me uploading pictures the final morning of the auction. Thankfully mine was not a no reserve auction after the first day of auction getting off to a strong start. Buyers can be fickle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716495446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14525147, "authorName": "WalterSharp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltersharp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT does it Again !! another Steal..!! I got mine on a low mile 70 Red / red Eldo no Vinal top..also a Fantastic car nothing lackin when your Cadillacking...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716496524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14530573, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Five days and not one additional bid? What the hey?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716569690, "type": "comment"}]