[{"id": 3749141, "authorName": "caferacer59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caferacer59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "rolling art, what a great automobile.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571230431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749157, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I couldn't put my finger on it, until I saw that the car had been flared. I don't know that I care for the look, perhaps it is just how it comes across in the pictures.\r\n\r\nEither way, it's great to see it's been put back together and is being enjoyed in the manner for which it's intended.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1571230829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749168, "authorName": "Scorpion45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scorpion45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not for purists but a beautifully done Abarth Outlaw. More appropriate seats would surely enhance the interior.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571230982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749181, "authorName": "sir_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice.....love the wheels...not sure about the flares.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1571231339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749276, "authorName": "SRB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a fan of the flares either @Jags_in_the_barn A lot to love and not love otherwise.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1571233176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749353, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rod Emoriat", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571234529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749383, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree w/the commenters & their opinion that the 'flares' are a bit much...but the Abarth is certainly a stand-out!\r\nI remember back in the early 1960s seeing Abarths competing in the Sebring 12 Hour...they were spectacular! One of them finished 10th. over-all! That was against Ferraris, P-cars, Corvettes, etc...to me an amazing result!\r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1571235074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749438, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are special cars. Amazingly Small.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571236047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749455, "authorName": "Joel_groves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joel_groves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You've heard the story of David and Goliath? Abarths were the Davids of the racetracks, regularly taking down the big boy Goliaths of the day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571236344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749536, "authorName": "ccrunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ohhhhhh- this works! I know the purists may not agree, but those flares work really well with the shape of this tiny body.. Done in aluminum, and shaped in a way that flows and compliments the lines.. gets a bit more tire under each corner.. tough to do right- to my eye this builder just nailed it. Different, and well executed; I love it.. cool cool cool :-)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1571237874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749537, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had an Abarth 750 Double Bubble Zagato, back in the day. Fun car. This one is so modified I don\u2019t know how to assess it. Engine, trans, seats, flares, tach, wheels, etc. all changed. Still a rare piece of history.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571237917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749566, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "P. S. Diabolical swing axle. Ask the guy who bought it from me. (I did warn him.)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571238317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749568, "authorName": "Matt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt/", "bidAmount": 750, "content": "$750 bid placed by Matt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571238366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3749573, "authorName": "Airboss16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad about the flares but what\u2019s done is done. They aren\u2019t hideous just odd , a distraction , and seemingly out of place on a body shape that didn\u2019t need them to begin with. .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571238447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749624, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks a lot like the \u201cCobra killer\u201d Abarth pictured in Fred Puhn\u2019s Classic book \u201cHow to make your car handle\u201d. Wonder if it\u2019s the same car, minus the huge slicks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571239457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749701, "authorName": "Healeymonster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeymonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears from picture 91 that the seller aquired the car with cut fenders and old school flares already in place. The rebuild took a different approach to the flares and rounded them to flow with the body. The front works better than the rear to my eyes, but its what he had to work with. This would be a hoot to drive!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1571240868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749717, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What the ........?\r\nWhoever designed this looked at the \u201cHunchback of Notre Dam\u201d and decided to make a car\r\nI guess stranger things have happened .........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571241226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749727, "authorName": "caymanandwent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanandwent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the distinct pleasure of watching Nick Swift race one of these at the Goodwood Revival last month. He was going wheel to wheel with a more powerful Lotus Elan. There not many cars that make an Elan seem ponderous through the twisty stuff, but the Abarth did just that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571241646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749794, "authorName": "MotoringInvestments", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoringinvestments/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very desirable car and more so if in stock form. The industrial grade bodywerk is appropriate for a race car, though it looks like the builder was going for a street outlaw here. I concur with the majority here so far on the flares.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571242954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749797, "authorName": "playitlouder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/playitlouder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I kinda like the flares. They give it a bit of an Alpine A110 look.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1571242980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749801, "authorName": "mmoguls", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmoguls/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by mmoguls", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571243031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3749812, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doesn't FIAT stand for : Fun Italiana Automobili Torino. This one does.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571243277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749825, "authorName": "dead_wait", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dead_wait/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The more I look at it, the more I like it. Although to be perfectly honest (but not to take away from the artistic value), I was looking for a couple smurf dogs chasing it in the videos..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571243514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749941, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i love the outlaw look.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571245272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749956, "authorName": "ccrunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm about 45 minutes from this car on the central coast.. In all seriousness, I can go put eyes on it for you if you're bidding.. I know very little about the marque, but I'm qualified to give an opinion as a fan, and as a novice car builder ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571245547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749968, "authorName": "miniobsession", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miniobsession/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an awesome car! FYI the Hellanic Motor Museum in Athens Greece has one in red. It's cool but not as cool as yours. Good luck with the auction. Mini Obsession", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571245854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3749980, "authorName": "thestig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thestig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ccrunner - Yay for central coast. I'm in SLO about 10-15min away. I need to go check this thing out!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571246033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3750036, "authorName": "idiot280z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idiot280z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rootwo I can be at your place in 5 minutes. Let me see this bad boy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571246869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3750201, "authorName": "lagunatich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lagunatich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like good fun! I kinda like the flares and other mods. Not that I personally would want them on my Abarth (if I had one), but if it turns you on and you're having fun, go for it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571248847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3750550, "authorName": "buckminsterfutt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buckminsterfutt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. It's amazing how it can be both butt ugly and beautiful at the same time. Love it! GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1571251201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3750725, "authorName": "SRB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At first glance early this morning before the first cup of joe I thought it was some sort of mini Cheetah clone...what? Then read the title and still needed to stare a minute.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571252076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3751421, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How tall can you be and fit int this ? Maybe it needs a sign \"You can't be over this height\" !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571255729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3751469, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Much cooler looking than a 356. I love the fact it's been modded so whatever you want to do won't kill the originality. Imagine this with 100 to 125hp. I believe this has around 70.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571256137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3751534, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i quite like the flares, and agree it evokes the A110.\r\n\r\nanyone able to describe the driving experience?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1571256398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3751879, "authorName": "Vadim_A.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vadim_a.-user/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "$4,750 bid placed by Vadim_A.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571258818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3751893, "authorName": "kangarooracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangarooracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! The Fiat Abarth 750's were giant killers in the 50's 60's beating cars with much bigger engines, and that was only 750 cc, this is 1050 cc.\r\nAbout the flares, the told Shelby that they they didn't look good on the Cobras too.\r\nYou have to see the car, take that from the on board photographer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571258959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3751922, "authorName": "billh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have seen this car in person, lake shots are in front of my home. Know the owner/builder.\r\nTop notch collector/driver/builder. Car is done right, sounds perfect, looks cool.\r\nYou can trust seller's integrity and quality of workmanship.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1571259164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3751959, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I notice a lot of talk about the fender flairs. When I got the Abarth it had really ugly fiberglass flairs. As my goal was to eventually vintage race it, I removed them and had aluminum ones made and welded to the body. The shape was designed to clear the racing tires I was planning to use. At the time I had no plans to sell the car but I think the metal man did a great job. That's how Carlo should have done it!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1571259391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3752061, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alfa55 The 70 hp has peen bumped up to aroung 100 hp.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1571260188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3752178, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bretticus4 It has lots of stick in the turns and plenty of power. The Koni shocks let you feel every bump. It puts a smile on my face every time I drive it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571260842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3752297, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "idiot28oz Maybe we can work out a visit, use the \"contact seller button\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571261570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3752575, "authorName": "Izzy14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/izzy14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the coolest cars I have seen on BaT and other sites. It\u2019s a work of art and done exceptionally well. I love the body shapes and especially the flares. Look at that quality. Only wish I could own something so unusual and built so well. Must admit I would change out those seats for vintage style GT seats. Good luck seller. This deserves some serious $$$$", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1571263456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3752902, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the rear suspension decambered and strap limited?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571269043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3752944, "authorName": "magicguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magicguy/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by magicguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571270234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3753042, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Both the rear and front suspension have some negative camber and yes there are limit straps on the rear ones. For racing it would probably nead more negative camber on the rear.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571272494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3753049, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding some comments about the seats, I believe they are the original seats although I had them recovered. Abarth also make some racing seats which look more racey!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571272794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3753079, "authorName": "OinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oinfl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coolest car on BaT right now, hands down..I hope you get top dollar. Market is kinda crazy right now, I hope the people with deep pockets are watching this one. WAY too cool.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1571273485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3753496, "authorName": "johntennyson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johntennyson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like the flares more if the car wasn't so rare!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571286009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3753551, "authorName": "kess", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kess/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw the first picture and thought ' Someone flared a 356'. Looked on and found how wrong I was. Nice car, nice restoration. Nice. Too nice for my income, but a jewel for the happy winner.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571288257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3753560, "authorName": "desmodork", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desmodork/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love what you've done with this Abarth! The fender flares create a stance that I have never seen on an Abarth before. It transforms the car into a proper racing beast remaining true (IMHO) to the Abarth ethos. Well done! It's breathtaking. I would happily trade both my 695s for this. @RootTwo do you have the libretto? Are all the bits bedded in? It's fairly low mileage since the rebuild, but it's a little car, so 300 miles can be sufficient to get it all sorted.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1571288840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3753624, "authorName": "All_Things_Italian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/all_things_italian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At first I thought no, no, no. But this came together better than I expected. GLWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571294848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3753759, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredibly cool build. Looking at those gauge lights, I have this desire to jump in at night ,roll down the windows , and just drive", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571313250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3753809, "authorName": "beolooney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beolooney/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by beolooney", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571315186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3754002, "authorName": "LakeLakeLakeWI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lakelakelakewi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oddly attractive, like Sarah Jessica Parker.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1571318664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3754721, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@desmodork If you listen carefully you can hear the Libretto in the videos. It has forged pistons with narrow rings that seal very quickly.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571330471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3754836, "authorName": "Lotusdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotusdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clean car, but too messed up with flares and interior to be of collector value. Can't race it with groups in N. California.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571332224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3757210, "authorName": "magicguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magicguy/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by magicguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571349454, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3757292, "authorName": "Knallerbse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knallerbse/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Knallerbse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571350412, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3757602, "authorName": "Archerz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archerz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. I am becoming such a fan of cars like this that are not \"pure\" enough for collectors. They end up being modded for performance and driveability, and then owned, cherished, and actually driven. Just an awesome vehicle.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1571358871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3757642, "authorName": "professorgearhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/professorgearhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to be a purist, but gave that up years ago. This \u201coutlaw\u201d build shows a fabulous combination of skill, aesthetic sensitivity, and sense of history. I think it\u2019s gorgeous.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1571359853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758161, "authorName": "stephen844", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephen844/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So nice to see a very rare car that was built to be driven, instead of being an overly restored trailer queen. All the pleasure comes behind the wheel, not on the podium.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571385180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758202, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only a five gallon fuel tank? How can I take it cross country?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571396532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3758768, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is never going to have buyers remorse.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571411539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3759355, "authorName": "PAW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I know what automotive botox looks like", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571420985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3759506, "authorName": "VWP-Nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwp-nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Karl Abarth had the appropriate Zodiac sign for his creations -- the Scorpion with the stinger in the tail !! It does not matter even if the stinger is not bialbero (twin cam)...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571421894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3761997, "authorName": "mateo1937", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mateo1937/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by mateo1937", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571442231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3762061, "authorName": "Tankhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tankhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, the purists will have a fit when they see this. I had one in the seventies & always thought of hot rodn it along these lines. I love it, rock on", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1571443611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3762195, "authorName": "1bid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is what it is. Looks like a lot of fun.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571447053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3762297, "authorName": "427CSX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427csx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I first saw that three quarter rear view, I could only think of the old rounded \"streamlined\" bus designs of olde.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571449744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3762488, "authorName": "macygray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macygray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry to say, but I can't agree that the flares help. They damage the look of the body and also reduce value. \r\n\r\nAnyone can do anything they want to a car they own, but I don't think this car will achieve the price of a car that was restored back to stock, unfortunately. IIRC that would be about $85 to $95K. \r\n\r\nBut I do hope it goes to someone who will love it and use it on the road or track or both, so people can see how special these Zagato bodied cars are. Best wishes for a successful auction for seller and buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571456238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3762497, "authorName": "penp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I definitely lean toward originality, especially a car such as this, but this really works for me. Call me crazy, but it looks to me like what a factory race car version of the Monza \u2013 maybe a special build for a certain track \u2013 would look like. But...comments about design (or colors, etc.) are essentially moot because it's subjective. (Discussions about the impact of the modifications on the car's value, etc. are another issue.) But I think it's frigging cool.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1571456606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3762834, "authorName": "edsnova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edsnova/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So very much yes please here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571489782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3762946, "authorName": "Brad_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brad_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Three days ago I reviewed the Emory 356 Coupe listing in great detail, and got over my keep it stock perspective. I imagined how great this correctly modified Porsche would drive. The tasteful appearance evokes just the right nostalgia. \r\nThen I opened this Abarth auction and had the same impressions.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1571492819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3763054, "authorName": "Jet2jeff1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jet2jeff1/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by Jet2jeff1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571496077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3763062, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The most fun I've ever had driving a small car, was with my buddy back in The U.S.Army while stationed at Ft. Carson CO. He owned a 1971 Fiat 850 Spider, that together we rebuilt together, and with Abarth Performance Kit. I have to say that car was so much fun to drive! Especially in the snow!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571496213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3763070, "authorName": "mateo1937", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mateo1937/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by mateo1937", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571496385, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3763125, "authorName": "Snoopoid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snoopoid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks awful, fender flares ruin the smooth lines and so do the oversize tires, ugly steering wheel and non-period correct seats that look like they came out of a 1980s GM product. Looks more like a Beetle smashed with a hammer than an Abarth. Trash. Take the engine out and running gear, restore an Abarth properly and send this body to the crusher.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1571498013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3763757, "authorName": "Dogchaser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogchaser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess they should cancel SEMA. No more modified cars allowed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571519996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3763859, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The flares add a certain degree of flair.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1571524523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3764534, "authorName": "jason_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jason_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of it's siblings at the old Marlboro raceway! Must have been pretty competitive... 0:56\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=57&v=mOjRGlioj2o", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571582554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3764703, "authorName": "MercuryItalia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercuryitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can think of a couple different local roadways, I'd like to visit with this beauty on a Sunday morning...\r\n\r\nAnd get to know her better...\r\n\r\nOld historic Hwy 30 from Hood River to The Dalles quickly came to mind...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571588903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3764867, "authorName": "427CSX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/427csx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MercuryItalia - Actually Washington Hwy 14 on the other side of the river is a much more fun road. Alas, frequently patrolled. Met Bob Lutz in a Solstice there once . . . actually just a bit further east in Bingen when he stopped after spotting my RHD Cobra.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571597429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3764895, "authorName": "auzarowski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auzarowski/", "bidAmount": 25001, "content": "$25,001 bid placed by auzarowski", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571598758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3764960, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hs anyone gone to see the Abarth? Care to share your observations?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571601785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3765134, "authorName": "deleted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deleted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well... typically I'd agree that 14 > 30; but, the Old Highway referenced here is, indeed, better. Great little ribbon of road, building to a crescendo as you climb up and out at the Rowena Curves.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571611282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3765397, "authorName": "mateo1937", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mateo1937/", "bidAmount": 27099, "content": "$27,099 bid placed by mateo1937", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571625421, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3765478, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For comments by someone who has seen the car check \"Billh - Oct. 16 - 1:52 pm.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571630691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3766999, "authorName": "martinpaulaG4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martinpaulag4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think this is fabulous. Purism and Abarth should really be oil and water, they were mongrels at birth. But bred with genius...... \r\n\r\nFor those who prefer to drive cars rather than pick stones out of the tire tread, the modifications mean that some enthusiast is going to get real value. Maybe less good for the seller, but I applaud what you did with this little beauty!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1571686594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3767068, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the approx horsepower of this engine? I see the same engine in other uses as 70hp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571687564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3767075, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which does not sound like a lot, but this thing probably weighs as much as a shopping cart filled with 200 bucks of groceries...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571687627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3767173, "authorName": "harryyelda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryyelda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Abarth Monza Coup . I saw this car at a car show in Atascadero California . The pictures of the car look\n good , but I think it looks better in person . The \n body lines are so nice on this car . The body lines\n just speak to you in Italian .The fit and finish on\n the fender flares is absolutely first rate . The\n engine compartment was clean as a whistle . \n This is a car you would take to the Quail Lodge\n car show . When I saw the car,the owner said ,\n it just received a extensive restoration . I would\nlove to have this car !!!!! My wallet is lacking \n funds this week. I hope the Abarth factory\n engineers get to see the car , I think they\n would be impressed !!!!!!! \n Just my thoughts .......... Harold of Hollywood", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571688772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3767455, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ aloysius3 The original 70 horse power has been bumped up to an estimated 100 hp. The car with it's aluminum body is very light so it accelerates pretty well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571690500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3767706, "authorName": "xtype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xtype/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rootwo, is it a straight-cut first gear?\r\nLove it, sort of a mini a110 look to it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571692126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3768619, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@xtype, Yes, non synchro straight cut first gear. Not really needed as It starts just fine in secont gear with this engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571702154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3768874, "authorName": "Ezmoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezmoni/", "bidAmount": 27777, "content": "$27,777 bid placed by Ezmoni", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571708587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3768906, "authorName": "Ezmoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezmoni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New plate reads \u201cI like it.\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571709350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3769249, "authorName": "DEYO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deyo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car will leave no Abarth fan cold. You will have an opinion, no matter what kind. It is a rare site to see a customized Zagato. So there will always be pros and cons. I's personally do it a bit differently, like all of you, too, I guess. But here it is, it is irreversible to bring it back to original condition. And will bring a lot of fun to future owner. If anything, I would add this: https://www.ebay.de/itm/163778313784 and this: http://www.abarth-online.de/epages/62098439.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62098439/Products/600-031. 5 speed tranny would add a lot to general driveability, while removing the original rubber joint would give you a relaxed, no worries pedal to the medal lift off.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571728595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3769256, "authorName": "DEYO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deyo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd also install the front Abarth emblem back where it belongs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571729942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3769265, "authorName": "1bid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Straight cut first gear (and usually reverse) allows maximum power transmission through it. Yes, that means straight cut gears last longer when used for first gear.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571731027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3769509, "authorName": "BG007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bg007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the world famous owner and driver of Roo 1 I can assure you this build is rock solid. There should be no second guessing the reliability of this build. He is the best with results to prove it. Congratulations on a great build. Use the outlaw Porsche as a guide and open your wallet wide. Good luck with the sale. Brian Goellnicht", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1571749912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3769712, "authorName": "Zagato1919", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zagato1919/", "bidAmount": 28027, "content": "$28,027 bid placed by Zagato1919", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571754428, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3770253, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ BG007 Thanks for the good comments Brian", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571764842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3770708, "authorName": "goof2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goof2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this little car. As the owner of a silver Z4M coupe it seems very familiar to me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571768933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3772415, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 28888, "content": "$28,888 bid placed by Dan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571779489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3773103, "authorName": "concorde888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concorde888/", "bidAmount": 29888, "content": "$29,888 bid placed by concorde888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571785599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3773475, "authorName": "perlhaqr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perlhaqr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's cute, but at 6'5\" and 250#, I have to wonder if I'd actually fit in it. :D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571794546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3773647, "authorName": "auzarowski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auzarowski/", "bidAmount": 30139, "content": "$30,139 bid placed by auzarowski", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571800112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3773842, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DHG!!! What a fantastic Record Monza!! Who are all you Nannies complaining about the flares, and the mods? This is a RACE CAR!!!! I will tell you what, if Carlo A. had kept this version going, THIS is what of looked like. \"Eh, Carlo, Pirelli izz gonna maka bigger tire sooz.\" \"OK, we maka sure ita will fit\" Come on People! As mentioned, nobody lost their mind over the Emory Coupe. I LOVE this Abarth. So, Yes, the argument can be made there are not many in the world remaining. The Seller has shown how badly modded this car was when he got his hands on it. Fiberglass?!?! On an Italian masterpiece?!?! THAT'S what you should be outraged at! This Fiat has been well taken care of, and brought to a new glory. It is EXACTLY what an \"Outlaw\" Abarth should be. It can race somewhere. You can drive classic rally's. Worth a WHOLE lot more money than this. Gorgeous 750 Record Monza!!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1571809323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3773883, "authorName": "macygray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macygray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crazyas00 \nIf you google \u2018Fiat Abarth 750 Record Monza\u2019 you can come up with dozens of photos of these cars, both road cars and racing versions, none of which have flares ---- except one: this very car on auction, which was picked up by google and is attributed to this BaT auction.\n\nAlso, in my research for a history of Zagato bodied cars for the late, great Automobile Quarterly, I never ran across a photo of one of these cars with flares added.\n\nAs I said in an earlier comment below and at various times on BaT previously, anyone can do whatever they want to a car they own --- that\u2019s their right --- but adding flares doesn\u2019t turn these cars into race cars. \n\nThey already are race cars.\n\nBut I definitely get, and share, your enthusiasm for these terrific little giant killers, as some fans like to call them. Cheers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571815864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3773910, "authorName": "pel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a pretty car, but I'm not a fan of body modifications. The original elements are extremely difficult to find and very expensive.\nHowever it is unfortunate that in a stock version, the rating would be higher. The history in competition of this seems absent !!!\nThe market collapses, the demand is directed for youngtimers productions.\nIt seems that demand for cars from the 50s and 60s is no longer promising.\nGood luck", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571822396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3773942, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great car for Club events. Imagine showing up with this a Watkins Glen? If a bigger fuel cell could be fitted and a set of racing buckets installed it would be ideal. When is the real money coming?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571826959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3774325, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by Dan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571840968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3774659, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the flairs (again) they were there when I bought the car, I just had them replaced with better looking aluminum ones. They allow wider tires and everyone who has seen them says they look better in person then in the photos. I understand that it reduces the value of the car and am ok with that.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1571847375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3774714, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just talked to an Abarth restorer I know in Germany about the seats. He said they made two types of seats, the standard one as in my car and the bucket seat for racing which was kind of racy looking.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571848232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3774859, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this price, I'm trying to remember how many cans are buried in the backyard and where GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571850796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775082, "authorName": "Ezmoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezmoni/", "bidAmount": 33333, "content": "$33,333 bid placed by Ezmoni", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571853073, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775088, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have added a few minutes onto the clock of this auction to account for some routine maintenance on the site this morning. Please take note of the new end time, and happy bidding! \r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571853119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775109, "authorName": "chrlsful", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrlsful/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is this the \"Bubble car\"?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571853371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775123, "authorName": "Knallerbse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knallerbse/", "bidAmount": 34129, "content": "$34,129 bid placed by Knallerbse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571853656, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775145, "authorName": "pel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571853844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775150, "authorName": "pel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571853886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775157, "authorName": "scott-at-alumni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott-at-alumni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would have to talk to the wife, and think harder about it. How did I miss this earlier in the week?!? For this price, I could learn to love the flares (if I didn't like them already!). Looks like an awesome build.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571853925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775160, "authorName": "Richard2309", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard2309/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Richard2309", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571853963, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775161, "authorName": "cpkraak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpkraak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571853968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775165, "authorName": "rpo684", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpo684/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BATwhat happened to the site? can't enter a bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571853997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775174, "authorName": "volunteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volunteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Routine maintenance? All my clients have been having issues this week, perhaps some hacking group is practicing for a major attack on the US? Just a sec I have to adjust my foil cap..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571854037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775185, "authorName": "rpo684", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpo684/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by rpo684", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571854129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775186, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Site does seem like it is noticeably slower when I move from car to car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571854150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775196, "authorName": "JohnnyG123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyg123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will never forget seeing one of these at a slalom event many years ago. It ripped through the course and the sound of the high revs was awesome!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571854216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775210, "authorName": "RefreshF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/refreshf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My bet it ends at$ 44,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571854321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775217, "authorName": "SRF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very underpowered and the bucket seats are terrible, but I love this car. Absolutely gorgeous and I'm guessing a ton of fun to slide around corners.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571854351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775221, "authorName": "RefreshF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/refreshf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very difficult to get on this site today, 20 mins", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571854367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775306, "authorName": "MINI1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mini1964/", "bidAmount": 36820, "content": "$36,820 bid placed by MINI1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571854876, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775321, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not being at all familiar with this car, I thought nothing of the flares when going through the write-up. When I read all the comments bemoaning them, I went back and looked at the gallery again and thought the car looked just right and in fact wouldn't look right without them.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1571854954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775334, "authorName": "drmjoergens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drmjoergens/", "bidAmount": 37100, "content": "$37,100 bid placed by drmjoergens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571854994, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775336, "authorName": "pel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Problem of maintenance !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571854995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775337, "authorName": "JohnnyG123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyg123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the weight?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571854997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775345, "authorName": "Zagato1919", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zagato1919/", "bidAmount": 37350, "content": "$37,350 bid placed by Zagato1919", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855019, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775363, "authorName": "drmjoergens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drmjoergens/", "bidAmount": 37600, "content": "$37,600 bid placed by drmjoergens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775364, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pel I assume you mean the website and not the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1571855158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775368, "authorName": "Zagato1919", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zagato1919/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Zagato1919", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775373, "authorName": "Knallerbse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knallerbse/", "bidAmount": 46551, "content": "$46,551 bid placed by Knallerbse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775377, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The site is messed up and it won\u2019t meet reserve because of that.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571855230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775390, "authorName": "Ezmoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezmoni/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by Ezmoni", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775404, "authorName": "SmittySmit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smittysmit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A worldwide problem with IT is \"they just cost money, they don't make money\". Then once there's problems, \"Oh wait, I guess they ensure money\". After the emergency fix, they go back to, \"IT just costs money\".", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1571855353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775408, "authorName": "rpo684", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpo684/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by rpo684", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775424, "authorName": "Ezmoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezmoni/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by Ezmoni", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855484, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775435, "authorName": "pel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "50000??????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775443, "authorName": "Zagato1919", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zagato1919/", "bidAmount": 48250, "content": "$48,250 bid placed by Zagato1919", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775452, "authorName": "Knallerbse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knallerbse/", "bidAmount": 49559, "content": "$49,559 bid placed by Knallerbse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3775481, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/23/19 at $49,559", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855746, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3775456, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knallerbse lurking quietly since July, 2015, suddenly pounces! And falls short.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775504, "authorName": "pel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome\r\n\r\nOf course", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1571855856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775515, "authorName": "Wulli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wulli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Expensive build", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571855898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775558, "authorName": "fitfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fitfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "stuck at $36k but the clock appears to have expired. will be interesting to see what finally transpired.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571856115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775565, "authorName": "rpo684", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpo684/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rootwo, good talking with you this morning. When the dust settles and you have a chance to relax, please give me a call at your convenience. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571856166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775612, "authorName": "Knallerbse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knallerbse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately I do not know the reserve.\r\nI like the car and it will be come to my Abarth collection.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571856592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3775623, "authorName": "Knallerbse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knallerbse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope the seller will Tell my his Reserve price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571856678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3776131, "authorName": "cada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cada/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571859218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3777055, "authorName": "Rootwo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rootwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all of you for the mostly great comments. Although I have been a BaT watcher for a few years, this was my first attempt at selling. The Internet problems that I and some of you experianced may have contributed to the non sale, but I still had a lot of fun. Although my wife thinks it's taking up too much garage space, the Abarth is so much fun to drive, that I'm kind of happy I still have it for a little while.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1571864310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3777527, "authorName": "JohnnyG123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyg123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1200lbs/100hp power to weight 12, not too shabby. Good luck with the next auction?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571867232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3778815, "authorName": "yhprum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yhprum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just knew I had seen this someplace before. There is a photo of this flared Abarth in How to Make Your Car Handle by Fred Puhn Circa 1981. How cool is that. Love this car. Come on powerball!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571897673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3783713, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What would it take to get a new home?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1571998175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10629402, "authorName": "Ezmoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezmoni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi it\u2019s Dennis again , did you ever sell your record?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675393321, "type": "comment"}]