[{"id": 16376857, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Throw your clubs into the trunk and head to golf course in this beauty. \r\nGLWA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734387821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16376899, "authorName": "Collins4A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collins4a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you have never heard a good running straight 8, it's because they are so damn smooth and silent running. She is a beauty.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1734388218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16376978, "authorName": "Jjfab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjfab/", "bidAmount": 750, "content": "$750 bid placed by Jjfab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734388775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16377488, "authorName": "BrgBerns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brgberns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see this elegant car again. Hearing it run and riding along via video on a short drive would help. Is the small trailer still available?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734393561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16377932, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BrgBerns Yes we'll have a driving video up soon, a little too wet outside today. The trailer is also available...coming soon!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734398138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378091, "authorName": "Boerne1735", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boerne1735/", "bidAmount": 850, "content": "$850 bid placed by Boerne1735", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734399706, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16378220, "authorName": "Jjfab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjfab/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Jjfab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734401152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16378427, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734403889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16378537, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a phenomenal, gorgeous, elegant timeless beauty \ud83e\udd42..@tjclassic....it would fit in perfectly here in Palm Springs\ud83c\udf34and be front and center wherever it goes \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734405639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378591, "authorName": "Electraglider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electraglider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh the memories... My first car In 1972 was a 1952 2dr base model with an Ultramatic. I would start it up and be a half mile down the road and the radio volume would slowly come on as the tubes warmed up. I took numerous trips to Radio Shack using their \"tube testing\" kiosk. Tough to keep the old radio operating. Finally a Pioneer 8 Track got fitted under the dash and some Goodwill 2nd hand hi-fi speakers were laying up on the package tray fastened down with a marvelous new product called Velcro. A drivers side mirror only. I couldn't count how many folks I probably cut off with hardly any visibility out the rear window. But Led Zepplin, The Stones, and John Mayall was sounding great.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1734406598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378603, "authorName": "Electraglider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electraglider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pump the accelerator pedal once then turn the key to the on position and press the accelerator all the way to the floor to engage the starter. High tech in 1953.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734406862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378639, "authorName": "GriffinGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/griffinguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@911r. Beautiful classic from the postwar era. Thanks for bringing your skills to market American iron for the BaT community!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734407586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378661, "authorName": "Vittese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vittese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This car is something else! \ud83d\udcabThe details and imagery are incredible!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734407872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380176, "authorName": "Danger21310", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danger21310/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you still have the matching trailer?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734450489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16381059, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BaT enthusiasts and thanks for checking out our auction on this wonderful piece of Americana, the 1953 Packard Clipper Touring Sedan.\r\nIn case you didn\u2019t notice this is a **NO RESERVE** auction. The Packard will have a new owner next week.\r\n\r\nWe are all so impressed with this car. As one of the commenters already mentioned the engine is incredibly silent and smooth. It looks like an antique but actually drives pretty modern. \r\n\r\nYes, the trailer is still available but we didn\u2019t want to limit our audience with the addition of an item that may be harder to ship than a single passenger vehicle. The winner will have the first right of refusal on the trailer.\r\n\r\nWe hope that our studio shots will keep your attention while we add outdoor photography and videos showcasing all the reasons everybody loves this Packard.\r\n\r\nAs well as uploading; more pictures, driving, walk around, and cold start videos, we are also happy to film specifics and post those as well. Just ask, that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for.\r\n\r\nI will be watching the chat and try to be as active as possible. Thanks again folks and happy bidding!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734457553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16386795, "authorName": "Craig_Murrin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craig_murrin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the curve of the top of the grille intended to echo the shape of the traditional Packard radiator grille? Great color; if Queen Elizabeth had deigned to be driven in a foreign car it would have been a Packard, and it would have been Claret like this one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734479835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16387996, "authorName": "billbiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbiler/", "bidAmount": 1300, "content": "$1,300 bid placed by billbiler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734495098, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16389567, "authorName": "Paul_Dietzel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_dietzel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The \"two-speed\" automatic transmission that gets such short shrift in the first paragraph - but finally identifed by name as \"Ultramatic\" in the very last - is worthy of further mention. Packard was the only \"independent\" car maufacturer to develop its own automatic transmission in the era. Kaiser, Nash, Hudson all used GM's Hydra-matic. Even Ford's flagship Lincoln in those early days used Hydra-matic and Ford and Mercury used a variation of Borg-Warner's auto trans similar to those used by Studebaker. Later, in 1955, Packard introduced \"Twin-Ultramatic\" and simultaneously its first and only V-8 and at the same time provided both to newly hatched AMC for use in their Nash and Hudson top-of-the-line cars. That power train combo also saw use in the '56 Studebaker Golden Hawk.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1734537472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16390230, "authorName": "pcchuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcchuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you ever find yourself struggling to fall asleep at night, just imagine yourself as a 4 or 5 year old kid lying down on that back seat while dad drives mom and you home on a Winter night. That upholstery (probably wool) would be warm... unlike leather.... and the engine so smooth.... maybe the radio on low... and the gentle motion of the car lulls you to sleep. The better cars back then had excellent heaters......", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1734542807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16390505, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a driving video! This Packard drives wonderfully smooth", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734544664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16391809, "authorName": "VWmurf53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwmurf53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pcchuck, I got a little drowsy with your description of the back seat ride. \ud83e\udd71", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734549371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16392162, "authorName": "MarcusLaRue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcuslarue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gorgeous car. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734550422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16392515, "authorName": "JeffroB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffrob/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by JeffroB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734551468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16393016, "authorName": "Boerne1735", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boerne1735/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Boerne1735", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734553249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16393219, "authorName": "billbiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbiler/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by billbiler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734553868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16393920, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the driving video \ud83d\udc4dthis old beauty can really get up an go\ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734556227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396536, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Craig_Murrin - Yes, the top of the grille is intended to recall the classic Packard radiator shell.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734567045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397735, "authorName": "Danger21310", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danger21310/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the furthest you've driven it, miles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734593065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16399835, "authorName": "Roadworthy007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadworthy007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Packard is captivating. Credit the beautiful color scheme and professional photography. Hopefully the full set of photos will be provided to the winner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734630147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16400595, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Danger21310 I\u2019ve driven the car about 20 miles. Yes, @Roadworty007 we include a thumb drive with hi def images suitable for giant poster size wall art.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734633521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16404360, "authorName": "johnemery01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnemery01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't this car sold in November 2016 with the same mileage that's posted now? How many miles have been driven in the last 8 years?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734646360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16407569, "authorName": "Lfinley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfinley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does first right of refusal help? Have you put a price on the trailer?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734707749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16411497, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lfinley This way we don't get the questions about \"how much less if we don't want the trailer.\" It's also difficult to ship. If you win and you want it, I'm sure were can work something out. If you win and you don't want it, we don't have to bring it up again.\n@johnemery01 I don't think the car was driven at all. it was shipped to the buyer and looked at.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734725205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16415155, "authorName": "sjrscott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjrscott/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by sjrscott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734752855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16415161, "authorName": "billbiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbiler/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by billbiler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734752974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16417780, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. I do love Packards.. they have a history in our family. \r\n\r\nWas the Ultramatic overhauled? If I recall correctly, finding shops competent to do an Ultramatic is somewhat difficult. To be fair, I have never owned an automatic Packard..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734805342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422158, "authorName": "1935V8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1935v8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely old Classic Great colour Interesting that Packards like Buick do not have high demand. Must have been in greater demand when new, wonder why that does not apply now ??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734826513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422533, "authorName": "Donaldashton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldashton/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Donaldashton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734831848, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16422661, "authorName": "Crownviclxsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crownviclxsport/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Crownviclxsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734834471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16422727, "authorName": "Stevohd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevohd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How old are the tires? Any idea when the transmission was last serviced?\r\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734835901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16424614, "authorName": "CWynner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwynner/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by CWynner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734885350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16424882, "authorName": "Lildoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lildoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@911r\r\nDuring the test drive video the wind shield looks severally pitted. Is it pitted or just dirty? Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734887651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426576, "authorName": "Danger21310", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danger21310/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it 6 volt or 12?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734896275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16426722, "authorName": "Crownviclxsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crownviclxsport/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Crownviclxsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734896847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16426732, "authorName": "ngsambot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ngsambot/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by ngsambot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734896892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16426792, "authorName": "ngsambot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ngsambot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cAsk the man that owns one.\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734897125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428226, "authorName": "claped1500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/claped1500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83e\udd0c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734903314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428424, "authorName": "Jguidry631", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jguidry631/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Danger21310.... looks like a 6V battery", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734905778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16429118, "authorName": "Crownviclxsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crownviclxsport/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Crownviclxsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734916413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16429190, "authorName": "Pfeil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pfeil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Paul_Dietzel Rolls Royce also used HydraMatic, couldn't build one themselves they said at any price to be as smooth and efficient.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734917904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16429850, "authorName": "CasJK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casjk/", "bidAmount": 6650, "content": "$6,650 bid placed by CasJK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734941911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16430434, "authorName": "Srbr1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srbr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could we get an answer to the questions about the age of the tires and the condition of the windshield \r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734965329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430625, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning BaT community and welcome to the final day for this wonderful straight 8 Packard auction. As I\u2019m sure you\u2019re all aware, this is a NO RESERVE auction. This Clipper will have a new owner in just a few hours. \r\n\r\nI wasn\u2019t with the car this weekend so was unable to personally inspect the windshield and tires but I will this morning. I\u2019ll also video the walk around so you can get a better feeling for the quality of this car. It\u2019s in remarkable condition. I\u2019ll try to investigate more on the tans service as well. \r\n\r\nOur team is standing by to answer any other last day questions. If you need a shipping quote, or anything else please use the \u201ccontact seller\u201d button and we\u2019re happy to assist.\r\n\r\nGood luck all! We expect an exciting finish. Stay tuned\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734967543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431199, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Srbr1 The windshield has some pitting from stones but nothing major, I didn't find date codes on the tires, they appear to be older but are not cracking.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734972712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431221, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a cold start video. Starts right up and sounds great!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734972935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431441, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another quick running walkaround video on this Packard", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734974678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431625, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a full walkaround with Justin talking about this Packard", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734976035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431906, "authorName": "JeffroB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffrob/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by JeffroB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734977200, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432832, "authorName": "billbiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbiler/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by billbiler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734980211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432967, "authorName": "frankyB0y", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankyb0y/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by frankyB0y", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734980696, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16432980, "authorName": "billbiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbiler/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by billbiler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734980749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16433793, "authorName": "997.2fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/997.2fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Growing up my family had three cars with Straight Eight engines. 46 Pontiac, 51 Hudson Commodore Eight, and a 51 Buick Roadmaster (the only overhead valve engine). Great engines, simple, smooth and reliable, and easy to work on if needed. Great days of Automobile history. Glad I got to live during this era.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734983744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434240, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734985463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434621, "authorName": "dmalwa16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmalwa16/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by dmalwa16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734987110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16434654, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we wind down into the final 20 minutes or so of this Packard auction I want to mention a couple of helpful items before we reach the actual end:\n\n1. Make sure to refresh your web browser once in a while, I wouldn\u2019t want you to be off of the auction clock timer. It happens to me so it can happen to you too. Keep in mind the clock restarts for every bid under the two minute mark for final warnings, so there is no need for last second bidding. Also, make sure BaT has your latest and greatest credit card info.\n\n\u2028\u20282. I am happy to assist with shipping, so bid confidently that we can get the Clipper to you quickly and safely.\u2028\u2028\n\n3. I will be monitoring the comment section and emails for the remainder of the auction, so don\u2019t hesitate to reach out via the Contact Seller button.\n\nA special thanks to the BaT community for once again embracing one of the special vehicles we bring to auction here. Good luck bidders!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734987249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434675, "authorName": "billbiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbiler/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by billbiler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734987323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16434724, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734987493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434873, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734988126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434895, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is such a great driving Vintage Packard, perfect for cruise-ins and car shows. Plus, it's pretty cool to tell everyone you got a \"Straight 8\"!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734988239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434906, "authorName": "VanceKershner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancekershner/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by VanceKershner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734988266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16434918, "authorName": "billbiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbiler/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by billbiler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734988315, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16434932, "authorName": "VanceKershner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancekershner/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by VanceKershner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734988381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16434938, "authorName": "billbiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbiler/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by billbiler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734988396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16434961, "authorName": "VanceKershner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancekershner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billbiler I have to run, so no more bids from me... Great car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734988477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434972, "authorName": "Boerne1735", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boerne1735/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Been wondering when it would \"take off\"...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734988509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434973, "authorName": "Mouse51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mouse51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the good old days my dad drove Chevy but always wanted a Packard", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734988512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434975, "authorName": "billbiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbiler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/23/24 for $12,000 to billbiler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734988516, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16434997, "authorName": "LauraB.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laurab.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! That's a beautiful car and a great deal! Enjoy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734988592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16435008, "authorName": "Boerne1735", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boerne1735/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great example of the \"entry level\" model. Looks perfect.\r\nNot too much missing really. Auto windows paybe. Factory air whicfh was really expensive back then. There might have been sokme iknterior upgrades.\r\nBut this was the 4 door type my dad always had one of. Got some history in that back seat. It's so large.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734988642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16435019, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations \ud83c\udf7e an incredible deal on an incredible car \ud83e\udd42", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734988679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16435049, "authorName": "Boerne1735", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boerne1735/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the buyer CONGRATULATIONS! This is a genuine steal todayl I already have two ea 1954 models, one a daily drive. So i bowed out after 10k. If i did NOT have one, though, i would have jumped right in. this was a good day for the buyer, in my view. Enjored watchin it to thee nd.\nAlso, there's a couple of great radio guys out there that will upgrade the buts without chaging the panel, easy to find on the web. One in NJ and another down south. It hink they use the same kits. 6v too. AM FM blue toth.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734988962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16435814, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billbiler - I'll join the others in congratulating you on the win of this Packard!\r\nGreat Packard resource here:\r\nhttps://www.packardinfo.com/xoops/html/index.php\r\nRegister your car there as well. \r\nAnd join The Packard Club:\r\nhttps://www.packardclub.org\r\n\r\ncc: @911r", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734992059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16436862, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Score! Congrats to @billbiler.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735002086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16436868, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow what a deal! Congratulations!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735002183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16436921, "authorName": "buellwinkle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buellwinkle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woof this was a great deal, I had no idea, too late for me to bid, but the new owner is OVER THE MOON right now !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735002771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16437308, "authorName": "olpitcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olpitcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth. Bill, I flat out missed seeing this one. Looks like the buyer should be pleased! Here's wishing you a joyful Christmas, with all the trimmings!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735010533, "type": "comment"}]