[{"id": 15672185, "authorName": "Boeingpilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boeingpilot/", "bidAmount": 70, "content": "$70 bid placed by Boeingpilot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727295782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15672201, "authorName": "Steelhammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelhammer/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Steelhammer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727295802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15672397, "authorName": "Sonofafun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonofafun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang. I'm dedicating this year to solidifying my finances and I can't be looking at temptations like this", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1727296187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15672462, "authorName": "the3pete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the3pete/", "bidAmount": 1111, "content": "$1,111 bid placed by the3pete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727296342, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15672603, "authorName": "johnnyvett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyvett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This must be a late 70 since it has the vented rear windows. I owned 2 of these back in the 80's and the Weber Carburetor is definitely the way to go. These are really good cars and fun to drive especially with a 4-speed. GLWTA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1727296647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15672731, "authorName": "Mrsinger61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrsinger61/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Mrsinger61", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727296933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15672788, "authorName": "Mrsinger61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrsinger61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Push out rear windows started in \u201871. Also a drop in compression/horsepower", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727297069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15672997, "authorName": "PiperStu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piperstu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, looks like a good driver, but a couple of questions, please:\r\n\r\n1. How bad are the dash and steering wheel under those covers? I imagine in similar condition to the shifter surround?\r\n\r\n2. Gauges and electrical bits (lights in and out, etc.). Everything work? If not what quirks are there?\r\n\r\n3. As it sits now, would you drive it to either the East or West coast?\r\n\r\nMany thanks!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1727297480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15673012, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Styling a small car is difficult, in this case the designers hit it out of the park. Looks great from every angle.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1727297519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15673082, "authorName": "PiperStu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piperstu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, has the electrical cord holding the tailpipe bracket been there for a while, or did it just break and you were gonna sell it anyway, so...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727297657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15673119, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The coolest small Buick for 1970. Nice looking example.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727297726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15673330, "authorName": "PiperStu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piperstu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tried to delete this comment...sorry.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727298220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15673478, "authorName": "S30993t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s30993t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any photos of it when it was yellow? Or photos of the repaint process ?\r\n\r\n @alohaz3\r\n the curse of the Gt was being referred to as Buicks. I had a magazine ad on my wall as a kid showing it next to a gs 455ho. Fun cars but the marketing parallels to a Buick just didn\u2019t work.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727298450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15673528, "authorName": "PiperStu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piperstu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was like the Mk 2 Capri in Mercury dealerships...not a good fit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727298569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15673805, "authorName": "theairman15122", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theairman15122/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by theairman15122", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727299634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15674081, "authorName": "Jerbob1121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerbob1121/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't see an answer to Piperstu questions regarding the electrical system, dash, and a long drive. I am interested in the response", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727301967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15674567, "authorName": "CBT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, I don't know about the Buick reference, but the car is essentially a mini-1970 Corvette in terms of styling.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727306347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15674597, "authorName": "mjbeanie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjbeanie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A nice example. I\u2019m looking at my 70 Opel and the only variations I can see are the wheels are not original build, and the windows were still fixed as mentioned. A stock interior would be a nice, but the work performed looks clean. Good luck with the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727306630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15674720, "authorName": "mjbeanie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjbeanie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to clarify, those are Opel wheels but they came out in later model years. \r\n(Not that it matters, but maybe this car is a 1971 or 1972 ??)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727308050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15676074, "authorName": "dbgaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbgaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller\r\n@BAT\r\nIn 1970 Opel GT did not sell rear side windows in the USA that \"hinged/vented\" out. They were fixed and could not be moved. I bought mine in 1970 and a year later I wished mine did open when I saw the 1971 improvement.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727331085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15676334, "authorName": "wally509", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wally509/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mjbeanie @dbgaul - It has the pop out windows and later wheels, both of which could have been added/changed, but the VIN starts with 94 and not 77, making it a pre-1971 car when that model designation change was made.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727350195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15676389, "authorName": "RonVS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronvs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having been an Opel fanatic and owner for many years, I'm pretty sure that '71 was the first year of the pop-out side windows. Unless someone added them on this car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727351741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15676792, "authorName": "MarioGatti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mariogatti/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by MarioGatti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727356563, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15677131, "authorName": "pfuchs1970", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pfuchs1970/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by pfuchs1970", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727359455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15678166, "authorName": "RacerX69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerx69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has anyone ever ridden in the back seat of one of these?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727367263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15678300, "authorName": "MarioGatti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mariogatti/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by MarioGatti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727368088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15681528, "authorName": "deodate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deodate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no back seat only a deck for luggage since there is no trunk.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727378717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15684545, "authorName": "Hardley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hardley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much oil does she burn?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727388876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15686896, "authorName": "wally509", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wally509/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I had a smaller person sit sideways back there once.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727434520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15688474, "authorName": "richpopek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richpopek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing these in the dealers showroom in the 70's. How do they handle/drive?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727452943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15688498, "authorName": "Mantafahrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mantafahrer/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Mantafahrer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727453091, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15692072, "authorName": "Jordan7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jordan7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@richpopek I have a 70 gt that I inherited it's super fun to drive not fast at all but its a good cruiser and its super fun to corner they are also surprisingly reliable mine has 273,000 miles on the odometer but it is on its second motor. The downsides are its slow, the 4 speed is not the greatest, and no power anything. its a lot like a Miata just older", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727465321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15699802, "authorName": "richpopek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richpopek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just thought that this design reminds me of the Lombardi Grand Prix or Otas 820 which I've been after for a long time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727546372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15709611, "authorName": "miles_davis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miles_davis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She seems to burn a LOT of oil! Wish the seller would respond to questions here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727658476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15717350, "authorName": "PHuffstatler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phuffstatler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had an orange '70 model GT. Did have to put a transmission in it. What a ton of fun that car was! My Baby Vette. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727727143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15729831, "authorName": "spikael75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spikael75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Odometer isn\u2019t operating. Are all other gauges operating as the should. Is the engine burning oil? The video kinda gave that impression.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727829437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15731066, "authorName": "Dr.Mancini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr.mancini/", "bidAmount": 4250, "content": "$4,250 bid placed by Dr.Mancini", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727863430, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15732359, "authorName": "Chino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this Opel even going to be available at the end of the auction? I'm not sure the @Seller is even aware the auction is live. Sure would have been nice to have the @Seller involved. There is no way I would bid on any vehicle on BAT without the @Seller involved, sorry.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727882516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15732430, "authorName": "jamese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paging @lbooze... @lbooze, please come to the white courtesy phone. We would love some answers here. \r\n\r\nDash & Steering wheel condition?\r\nGages functional or not?\r\nHow bad is the blue smoke in the video? On startup, or consistent?\r\n\r\nThank you", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1727883023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15732793, "authorName": "MISH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one of these in college (70\u2019s) really fun to drive. My only issue was the hood latch rusted out and created a major issue, also lights at times we difficult to flip over, especially during the Winter \nHad a lot fun in it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727885589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15732969, "authorName": "projectstw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/projectstw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lbooze has left the building!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1727886823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15733976, "authorName": "Excel2gthr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/excel2gthr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a lot of smoke....love to know if it goes away after warm up....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727891134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15734757, "authorName": "Jerbob1121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerbob1121/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "$4,750 bid placed by Jerbob1121", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727893409, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15735538, "authorName": "willinma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willinma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lack of seller engagement will result in a deal for one brave bidder. Neat car, too bad seller is MIA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727895899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15735582, "authorName": "MarioGatti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mariogatti/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by MarioGatti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727896092, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15736135, "authorName": "markyharris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markyharris/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by markyharris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727897966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15736229, "authorName": "planeblaine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planeblaine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm almost brave enough to bid on this... could be a great score, with the non-existent seller and hesitant bids, therefore!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727898236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15736285, "authorName": "Jerbob1121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerbob1121/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Jerbob1121", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727898417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15736415, "authorName": "Jerbob1121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerbob1121/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller has confirmed that there are cracks in the dashboard and the spedo and tach are not working but other electrical works", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727898827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15736424, "authorName": "MarioGatti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mariogatti/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by MarioGatti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727898854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15736647, "authorName": "kbnnfx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbnnfx/", "bidAmount": 5850, "content": "$5,850 bid placed by kbnnfx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727899601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15736652, "authorName": "Ronz240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronz240/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, earth to @seller.\r\nPlease answer the questi\u00f6ns.\r\nMaybe you are able to sell your Opel GT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727899616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15736694, "authorName": "Jerbob1121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerbob1121/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure how far to take this. Could be a good deal but then again.......", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727899702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15736812, "authorName": "jamese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamese/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by jamese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727900039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15736832, "authorName": "HeckLuv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heckluv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wo bist du?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727900127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15736840, "authorName": "1fatrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fatrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way too much smoke. I had one of these and it never smoked that much. That car smokes more than the Rat Pack did in the '60s LOL", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1727900152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15736841, "authorName": "kbnnfx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbnnfx/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by kbnnfx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727900156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15736933, "authorName": "Drphlbrt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drphlbrt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do I hear $6200? $6100. Going once. Going twice.....\ud83d\ude04", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727900469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15736963, "authorName": "Jerbob1121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerbob1121/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Jerbob1121", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727900530, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15736966, "authorName": "LoneStar2023", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonestar2023/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone's getting a smokin' deal!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1727900555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15737003, "authorName": "Jerbob1121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerbob1121/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/2/24 for $6,500 to Jerbob1121", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727900651, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15737031, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @Jerbob1121! Took you three tries, but you've scored your BaT Opel GT! Have fun.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1727900733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15737033, "authorName": "Drphlbrt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drphlbrt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way to go @jerbob1121! Looks like you finally got one! Congrats. I've always thought one of these would be a fun thing to have.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1727900739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15737041, "authorName": "HeckLuv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heckluv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats - a great deal - you waited 1 year - that patience :)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1727900757, "type": "comment"}]