[{"id": 5335810, "authorName": "Hagerp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagerp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this is a pretty special 911", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1605634009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335812, "authorName": "Hagerp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagerp/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Hagerp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605634027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5335822, "authorName": "kylecbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kylecbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oh this is going to be good. I'm not the biggest fan of the 996... but a RUF is a RUF!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1605634223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335836, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 79996, "content": "$79,996 bid placed by 19gt2rs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605634371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5335852, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone!\r\nHappy bidding!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605634506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335858, "authorName": "Poolshark314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poolshark314/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This takes me back to playing Gran Turismo!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605634560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335894, "authorName": "lsaxen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsaxen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!\r\nDoes anyone know the weight on this VS the 996 GT3?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605634959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335899, "authorName": "irondesign", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irondesign/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video with noises please.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1605635020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335901, "authorName": "lsaxen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsaxen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, did Ruf address the coolant lines or does that need to be done?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605635032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335915, "authorName": "Prc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those who know, know, beautiful", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605635219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335929, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, not sure why our video link wasn't added to the listing. Sorry about that.\r\nHere's a link to a walk around of the car with it running.\r\nCheers!\r\n\r\nhttps://vimeo.com/473014253", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605635366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335949, "authorName": "VegasJeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vegasjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove a standard 996 GT3 and, regardless of what anyone thinks about the base 911 or even Turbo, the GT3 is a fire-breathing visceral connection to road and machine. This appears to be on another level entirely. The color, seats, and tuning are amazing. Quite an opportunity to own an extremely rare jewel that you will not see coming and going at Cars and Coffee. This will be fun to watch. GLWTS!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605635643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335966, "authorName": "Integrity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/integrity/", "bidAmount": 99996, "content": "$99,996 bid placed by Integrity", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605635856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5335967, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure about the cooling lines issue for RUF, but we keep all our cars well maintained and never had any over heating issues with our specific RUF. \r\nAt least here in NY we have to constantly winterize or change fluids and lines to keep from rusting or dry rotting :)\r\nCheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605635885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335970, "authorName": "Integrity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/integrity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\ude27\ud83d\ude27\ud83d\ude27\ud83d\ude27\ud83d\ude27\r\n\r\nWhat else can one say...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605635928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336004, "authorName": "ModenaOnMyMind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modenaonmymind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buzz's girlfriend...RUF\r\n\r\n\ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605636337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336030, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That escalated quickly. \ud83d\ude1c\r\n\r\nGLWA on this BEAST!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605636694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336044, "authorName": "GT_Free", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt_free/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is very cool. Random question from my lack of knowledge, on the regular GT3, the tachometer shows 9k with 8.2k redline. In the RUF, it shows 8k on the tachometer. Do we know the history for RUF to use a 8k tachometer instead of 9k?\n\nThe engine is a Mezger, no questions there. Just interested in learning the background and history for the RUF 996.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605637108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336070, "authorName": "FXRcR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxrcr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear God\r\n\r\nCan I come clean the garage floor with my toothbrush?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605637299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336071, "authorName": "agera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agera/", "bidAmount": 100500, "content": "$100,500 bid placed by agera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605637317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5336100, "authorName": "JD-GT-350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jd-gt-350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why does the auction sale bill indicate the car must be sold out of state? Is the title clean with no brands and currently registered in your name? Will it not meet 50 state regulations for on road use .\r\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605637742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336068, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car and great color. Mexico, Riviera and Voodoo have me singing the blues\n\nYes, the bidding on this will raise the RUF", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1605637884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336113, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting, I\u2019ve never noticed the tachometer at 8k, but I just checked our other RUF and it is also at 8k. \r\nMust be a RUF thing!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605637968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336134, "authorName": "Bosshog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car, saw @ MECUM and when for sale in Texas through various dealerships. \r\nThis was a sub $100K car many times back in the day - NOW - RUF has spoken and prices have gone WAY UP.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605638200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336149, "authorName": "GarretWantsAPorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garretwantsaporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car but the gap between the fender and the hood is so distracting. I can\u2019t not see it now. Can that be adjusted?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605638414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336181, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately no. That black separation is part of the design.\r\nCheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605638785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336495, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really like the looks of this one. The color is really close to that of my old 510. I assume RUF is more performance oriented than cosmetic ? Those riveted-on fender flares look tacky. Other than that, fantastic car. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605640903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336543, "authorName": "sgrinavi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgrinavi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it wasn't for those head lights I'd be all over it. Well, okay, headlights and bank account.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605641219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336869, "authorName": "Sgill478", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgill478/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appears to not like the curbs at Starbucks.\r\n\r\n400 hp - RUF - 6 speed - 996 done right...would be a fantastic drive. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605643078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5337267, "authorName": "angry_banker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angry_banker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RUF vin. for those who don't know, that makes this a lot more rare than the conversions you see most often!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1605645145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5338600, "authorName": "NOTAFANOFTHEMINIVAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notafanoftheminivan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh HEAVENLY blue!!! Oh my she\u2019s cool!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605650356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339264, "authorName": "Meenrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meenrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sgrinavi Get over it. No one pans 996 headlights anymore.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1605655322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339313, "authorName": "drjoesc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjoesc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I took delivery of this car in April 2004 at Rennsport Reunion II. It was featured in GT Purely Porsche and Road and Track before it left Germany and Excellence(12/04) when I had it in Santa Barbara. Will be happy to share early history with lucky winner. It is a wonderful car.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1605656003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339664, "authorName": "sgrinavi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgrinavi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Meenrod get over yourself, it was a joke.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605661046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339732, "authorName": "Meenrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meenrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sgrinavi I am at peace with both myself and Pinky Lai's head lights.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605661853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339992, "authorName": "zefpashko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zefpashko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CCCollection, the gauges on your other Ruf makes me think it\u2019s a CTR3. Beautiful car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605666679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340283, "authorName": "ExoticrareKia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exoticrarekia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RUF!! RUF!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605673634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340354, "authorName": "Popups", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/popups/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is very cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605677526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340495, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zefpashko It is :)\r\nCheers!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605698818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340631, "authorName": "lee88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite thing about this car is that while it may not have been driven a ton in recent years, it has been DRIVEN during the course of it's life. GLWS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605706243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341128, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Meenrod \u201cI am at peace with..Pinky Lai\u2019s head lights.\u201d\n\nWhy on earth would anyone, anywhere, at any time, have any issue whatsoever with the mono housing racing lights that won LeMans overall 1998 (first and last time ever for a Factory 911)??\n\nStill scratchin\u2019 my head on this \u201cThose headlights!\u201d nonsense over twenty three years later. \n\n\u201cThose headlights!\u201d on a 996 GT-1 Evo Strassenversion now cost $20,000,000.00\n\n\u201cThose headlights!\u201d on a 996 GT-2 will run you $250,000.00\n\n\u201cThose headlights!\u201d on a 996 GT-3 will run you $175,000.00\n\nAnd \u201cThose headlights!\u201d on this RUF 996 right here will give two or three of those market values a fairly decent run for their fast appreciating money.\n\n\u201cThose headlights!\u201d are STILL crushin\u2019 it at Sotheby\u2019s and Christie\u2019s TWENTY THREE YEARS after they won LeMans. \n\nShow me ANY round, happy-faced VW Beetle headlight that has done anything even remotely close to that.\n\nMoney talks", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605714928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341215, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Truly an exceptional car here. I cannot say that I even recall another one ever being sold or auctioned, ever. A very uncommon opportunity to bid on a truly special RUF!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605715534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341223, "authorName": "Meenrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meenrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmdaia Couldn't agree more. It's like the 964 situation all over again. Remember when they were the 'unloved' 911? Not anymore. And 996's are going the same way. Last of the analogue 911's. Future classics.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605715601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341255, "authorName": "Howhurl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/howhurl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quick question, does the car have Bilsteins or Ohlins? The rear suspension has Ohlins struts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605716094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341266, "authorName": "scanautomotive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scanautomotive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the 996 GT3 wasn't already one of the great, true driving experiences of the last two decades, here's something to potentially elevate that a touch.\r\n\r\nThe Ohlins Road and Track kit in there is an improvement over the Ruf supplied Bilstein suspension kit, although it's not the original Ruf stuff.\r\n\r\nThe rear tires are finished on the inside which is typical, but gives the new owner the chance to pick their own rubber at least.\r\n\r\nExhaust system doesn't look like the Ruf supplied system either. Looks like perhaps Fabspeed high flow catalysts and perhaps mufflers?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605716276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341283, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Meenrod \u201cIt\u2019s like the 964 situation all over again. Remember when they were the \u2018unloved\u2019 911?\u201d\n\nWho could forget??\n\n\u201cOverwrought design\u201d\n\u201cUgly duck 911\u201d\n\u201cHeavy handed bumpers were an afterthought\u201d\n\u201cClunky loser for Porsche\u201d\n\nI can go on and on and on from the moronic automotive press circa 1989...\n\nSame ignorant \u201cwriters\u201d (not drivers) hated Type 996 even more 1999!\n\nJust means the rebound will be sharper. And higher! \ud83e\udd11\ud83d\udcb0\ud83e\udd11\ud83d\udcb0\ud83e\udd11", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605716878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341735, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@howhurl They car is on Ohlins :)\r\nCheers!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605722150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341950, "authorName": "srop816", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srop816/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmdaia \r\n\r\n\u201cThose headlights!\u201d on a 996 GT-2 will run you $250,000.00\r\n\r\n\u201cThose headlights!\u201d on a 996 GT-3 will run you $175,000.00\r\n\r\nAre you referring to the value of those particular models? If so, I think you may have over inflated by $80 or $90k, or maybe I'm just confused :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605724341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341972, "authorName": "srop816", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srop816/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never knew something like this existed! pretty cool!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605724584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5342208, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@srop816 \u201cI think you may have over inflated by $80 or $90K\u201d\r\n\r\nNot to worry, at the rate 996\u2019s are all cranking in general, by auction end those two will be just about right there \ud83e\udd11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605726288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5342228, "authorName": "srop816", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srop816/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmdaia maybe so! As a 996 turbo owner, I'm okay with this! :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605726375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5342380, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ srop816 \u201cmaybe so! As a 996 turbo owner, I\u2019m okay with this!\u201d\r\n\r\nYour Mezger motor will one day be worth its weight in solid 24K gold.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605727067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5342397, "authorName": "srop816", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srop816/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmdaia I think some will. Mine has a tune and not X50, so not for everyone. To me it's glorious!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605727156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5345265, "authorName": "NOTAFANOFTHEMINIVAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notafanoftheminivan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very special car here. Most likely a once in a lifetime opportunity.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1605743464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5345829, "authorName": "SirRaoulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirraoulduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mother of God...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605753123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5346167, "authorName": "EmergingCollectibles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emergingcollectibles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool car! My favorite color!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605760809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350041, "authorName": "AmeerT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ameert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta love some Pepita fabric Recaros. What an insane car... \r\n\r\nI'll give you my right kidney for it, final offer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605820111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350165, "authorName": "pasofino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pasofino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a Car! and What a Color!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605820822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5350537, "authorName": "Jaycee993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaycee993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a bad a$$ car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605822531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5351255, "authorName": "SirBradford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirbradford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bosshog - Yes, I agree. In fact, I predict the price will go through the RUF on this one (sorry, not sorry).", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605828725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5351606, "authorName": "westbrother", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westbrother/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "$120,000 bid placed by westbrother", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605836734, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5351641, "authorName": "agera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agera/", "bidAmount": 122000, "content": "$122,000 bid placed by agera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605837364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5352091, "authorName": "aleccartio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aleccartio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car doesn\u2019t have a SunRUF.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1605848142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5355141, "authorName": "prii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my.. what I would do to take this RUF 996 home... I can only imagine how it drives. Only 996 drivers know how this model straggles the analogue and refinement line of so sweetly, better than the 997 I dare say?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605904831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5356929, "authorName": "Integrity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/integrity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why am I crying every time I open this auction... Because I can\u2019t (responsibly) afford it or because it\u2019s so beautiful...? Not really sure right now... \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude02\r\n\r\nRuf, you guys know how to build a car...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605912832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357853, "authorName": "CSM1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csm1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, this would be a bluebird? :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605934438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5358158, "authorName": "AZRYAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azryan/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by AZRYAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605965756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5358729, "authorName": "agera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agera/", "bidAmount": 126000, "content": "$126,000 bid placed by agera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605976892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5358778, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Didn\u2019t see this mentioned what were the production numbers for these Rufs worldwide / US? \r\n\r\nSurely this isn\u2019t a one-of-one, or is it?$?$?$", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605978172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5358837, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmdaia There were 32 of these made and only 2 made for the US. \r\nSo this is 1 of 2 in the US :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605979371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5358858, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CCCollection \u201cSo this is 1 of 2 in the US\u201d\n\nUm., WOW!!\n\nI\u2019ll go out on a limb and opine this exceeds the GT-2 (and RS/Cup variants), and is eclipsed only by the 996 GT-1 Evo Strassenversion In Type 996 collectibility. \n\nJust my opinion \ud83e\udd11", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605979970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5358884, "authorName": "JD-GT-350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jd-gt-350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please define 'these'.\r\n996's?, RGT's?, MEXICO BLUE?, 6SPEED?.\r\nYour avoiding my previous question.\r\nI know the answers because I owned this RUF.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605980018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359083, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RUF produced 32 996 based RGT RS models in 2004. \r\n\r\nThis is 1 of 2 they made for the US market. \r\n\r\nCheers :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605984241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359170, "authorName": "shaunmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaunmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All Porsches this brand puts out seem to be in RUF shape.\r\n\r\nThat's my dad joke for the day, good luck with the sale and AWESOME car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605986223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359611, "authorName": "AndyF007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyf007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the carbon fiber doors. Would have been even better with a carbon fiber RUF.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606000679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360033, "authorName": "Skimaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skimaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish it was Yellow....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606017449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360397, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI there were more than twice as many GT-2 Clubsports made in 2004, and these now trade upwards of $250K - $300K:\r\n\r\nhttps://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa17/paris/lots/r160-2004-porsche-911-gt2-clubsport/412142\r\n\r\nhttp://www.germansportscars.net/en/porsche-996-gt-2-mk-ii-clubsport-2/\r\n\r\nAlthough this Ruf RGT RS at only 1 of 30 is eminently more rare, the GT-2 Clubsport is the only possible comparison.\r\n\r\nEverything else just pales.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606055676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360410, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There were more than twice as many 996 GT-2 Clubsports made, and these now trade for $250K (JTS German Sports Cars, current offering) - $300K+ (RM Sotheby\u2019s, Sale June, 2017).\n\nAlthough this Ruf RGT RS at 1 of 30 is eminently more rare, the GT-2 Clubsport is simply the only possible comparison out there. Everything else just pales.\n\nHow then can you value something this invaluable?? That\u2019s the burning question \ud83e\udd11", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606056444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360442, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Skimaker \u201cWish it was Yellow\u201d\r\n\r\nWhile no one will argue the astronomic gravitational draw of the inimitable Speed Yellow (only Standard yellow available in 2004), Mexico Blue is actually just as rare (3-Rennbow paint cans), and was only offered as a Standard 911 color for a fraction as many years as Speed Yellow. \r\n\r\nIMHO then, only a PTS yellow variant could compete with Mexico Blue here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606056928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360508, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CCCollection (The Seller) \u201cThis is 1 of 2 they made for the US market.\u201d\r\n\r\n@bmdaia \u201cSurely this isn\u2019t a one-of-one, or is it?\u201d\r\n\r\nDang I was close!! \ud83e\udd11\ud83e\udd11\ud83e\udd11", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606058475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360916, "authorName": "Tomcab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomcab/", "bidAmount": 130000, "content": "$130,000 bid placed by Tomcab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606068401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364563, "authorName": "bmwperformance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwperformance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the car was a turbo I would be all over it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606164102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5365990, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting Ruf here wow. Amazing color and NA motor from RUF you do not see that much. Really nice looking machine that is for sure. I do not recall ever seeing one of these 996 variants.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606171654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366396, "authorName": "agera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agera/", "bidAmount": 131000, "content": "$131,000 bid placed by agera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606177852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5366477, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CCCollection@\r\nWhen I see carbon fiber Hood, Engine lid, and doors and rear seat delete and Recaro lightweight seats. I want to ask what is the weight reduction over a GT3 is ? \r\n@parshooter I love the riveted on fender extensions come on man that's what the 993 GT2 and race cars have to fit those Huge wheels and tires. Def not tacky. \r\n This the more I read is really an incredible 911. I also see the car was originally white as Photo #86 shows list of all the goodies.\r\n It also says it was Alois Ruf JRs personal car.\r\nSo from what I see it was original white and painted to the Mexico Blue for Mr. Ruf himself ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606179745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366985, "authorName": "mjoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjoni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @drjoesc - I remember this car from April 2004 at Rennsport Reunion II, as I too was there. We probably spoke. I was with the yellow car team that made room for it under our canopy.. \ud83d\ude01. My buddy sent me this link and I had to share the story. Wow. 16 years ago.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606189903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367229, "authorName": "Impslap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/impslap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a Ruf RT12 owner (Ruf VIN) I can vouch for the holistic approach Ruf takes with building one of their cars. I had many miles on a friend's 997TT (an amazing car in its own right) and it felt like a Lexus compared to my RT12, such is the difference in the driving experience from a Ruf to the Porsche on which they are based. I rushed to buy mine when I saw it come on the market and have yet to see another for sale in the US in similar spec. I traded a Murcielago and cash on top, much to the surprise of some friends who wondered why I would trade a Lamborghini for a \"Porsh\", lol. Poor clueless bastards. Whoever ends up with this will be very pleased (and lucky) indeed!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606205175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367358, "authorName": "drjoesc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjoesc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EMJ \"Body in White\" is how Porsche refers to a bare chassis. The Mexico Blue was how I ordered the car. \r\n@mjoni A buddy of mine just sent me a photo of car under the tent with yellow car and me speaking to perhaps you. Time flies.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1606223744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367367, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With NA 400HP and all that CF (hood, roof, doors, rear lid, etc.,) I wonder if this isn\u2019t quicker than the GT-2?? Ideas?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606224091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367387, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ejm I believe our RUF is at about 2,932 pounds, putting it about 200 pounds lighter than the modern GT3 :)\r\n\r\nThanks for checking it out!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606224763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367437, "authorName": "ckrescho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckrescho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't want to buy one of these, old or new to sit in a garage. I would want to drive it as well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606225641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367468, "authorName": "SF9302", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sf9302/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this ruf made me say ooof", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606226262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367521, "authorName": "ThinksHesFast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkshesfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car and a weekend on the Green Hell would sure tick a couple of boxes on my bucket list. GLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606227184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367539, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drjoesc I was kind of thinking that as many Cup cars come with that \"Body in white\".\r\n As many prob said before you have great taste. This Ruf 911 is amazing I love the color and the fact that you went with a Hi Revving normally aspirated version. \r\n@CCCollection thanks for the info on the weight.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606227407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367631, "authorName": "Om606", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/om606/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would do terrible things for this!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606228615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367622, "authorName": "flatsixhound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flatsixhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skimaker Would you bid if it was Yellow? Why not wrap it then...?? Beautiful 911!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606228776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367895, "authorName": "teamgomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teamgomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quick RUF story- used to be a Marshal in a small Colorado mountain town late 80\u2019s. Happened to be a RUF 911 Turbo parked in a handicap spot on Main St. Ran the plate and the owner was Ralph Lauren and the dispatcher said it came back to an \u201cR-U-F car?\u201d. While she recognized the owner, she asked me, \u201cWhat is THAT?!\u201d. I thought for a second about how to describe it, then just said I\u2019d have to explain it to her later. Too many juicy details to yap about over the radio. When Mr Lauren saw me eyeballin\u2019 his VIP (not) parking, he asked me if he needed to move it and I nodded a Yep. His 14-ish year old son exclaimed, \u201cDad, can I move it?!\u201d and Dad gave a pronounced NO. I always wondered if that kid survived sneaking out and driving that widow maker....", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1606232513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5368078, "authorName": "sawbonesdriver71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sawbonesdriver71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh Boy!! Years ago I was lucky enough to be in the right shop at the right time. It was a 1997 Yellow Bird. The owner of the shop was preparing it for a sale and i was lucky enough to sit in the right seat for drive with him. Amazing Car GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606234804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5368153, "authorName": "weissach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weissach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Magnificent car and in just the right color. Someone will be very happy later today. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606235927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5368226, "authorName": "Downtown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@teamgomez I remember driving by the 27(28? 29? 30?) miles of fence that ran along Mr. Lauren's property on the way to Telluride. The guy has great taste in assets.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606237002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5368487, "authorName": "geh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@teamgomez - off topic but curious if someone else would have gotten a ticket instead of the opportunity to move the car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606240403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5368563, "authorName": "Boatail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatail/", "bidAmount": 132000, "content": "$132,000 bid placed by Boatail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606241479, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369115, "authorName": "Steks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This truly is most likely a \"once in a lifetime grab\".. Next time one of these hit the market they will prob be north of 250k... 996s on fire and the market is just warming up", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606245438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369201, "authorName": "Newbutor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newbutor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Way to go when Porsche is not enough...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606245920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369409, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CCCollection (The Seller) \u201cour RUF is at about 2,932 pounds\u201d\r\n\r\nAstounding that is only 22 pounds more than the 1999 C2 manual, which was the lightest road legal 911 at 300HP ever. \r\n\r\nAnd this Ruf is at 400HP. \r\n\r\nThis vehicle is a historic monument, and one of Porsche\u2019s few, true wonders of the automotive world.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606247313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369418, "authorName": "Downtown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I cannot login to Mecum for some reason. Anyone have the 2016 auction data on this car? Did it sell back then?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369457, "authorName": "Mattmotos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmotos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No over rev report?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369463, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Downtown \u201cAnyone have the 2016 auction data\u201d\r\n\r\nFWIW the current 996 market is in another realm altogether, than it was bottomed out back in 2016. \r\n\r\nNot that this car can be compared to any Type 996; except perhaps the GT-1 Evo Strassenversion. \r\n\r\nCan you tell I\u2019m a fan?? \ud83e\udd11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369470, "authorName": "NOTAFANOFTHEMINIVAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notafanoftheminivan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am going to miss looking at this blue beauty!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606247647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369479, "authorName": "NOTAFANOFTHEMINIVAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notafanoftheminivan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A true piece of art. I would park her in my living room \ud83e\udd13.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606247702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369489, "authorName": "missmyoutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/missmyoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 133000, "content": "$133,000 bid placed by missmyoutlaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369501, "authorName": "lee88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Downtown sold for $175K at Mecum Monterey in 2016", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606247803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369498, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NOTAFANOFTHEMINIVAN \u201cI am going to miss looking at this blue beauty!!\u201c\n\nWell unless someone adds another zero or two to the current bid, you\u2019ll surely enjoy seeing this Ruf again at Sotheby\u2019s or Christie\u2019s soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606247847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369507, "authorName": "westbrother", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westbrother/", "bidAmount": 134000, "content": "$134,000 bid placed by westbrother", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369508, "authorName": "Downtown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lee88 Many thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369510, "authorName": "missmyoutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/missmyoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 135000, "content": "$135,000 bid placed by missmyoutlaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369512, "authorName": "Boatail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatail/", "bidAmount": 137000, "content": "$137,000 bid placed by Boatail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369515, "authorName": "missmyoutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/missmyoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 139000, "content": "$139,000 bid placed by missmyoutlaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369518, "authorName": "dasmins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dasmins/", "bidAmount": 140000, "content": "$140,000 bid placed by dasmins", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247917, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369522, "authorName": "missmyoutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/missmyoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 141000, "content": "$141,000 bid placed by missmyoutlaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369526, "authorName": "Boatail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatail/", "bidAmount": 142000, "content": "$142,000 bid placed by Boatail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369529, "authorName": "Miso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miso/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by Miso", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369533, "authorName": "lee88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow at least 5 bidders still in the hunt here at the end", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369534, "authorName": "missmyoutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/missmyoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 151000, "content": "$151,000 bid placed by missmyoutlaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369535, "authorName": "csund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Turbo boost!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369536, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Miso Nice bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369537, "authorName": "prii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lets see 175!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369465, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic car! I'd be all over this if I wasn't...\n\nReally\nUnder\nFunded\n\nDoh!!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1606247990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369541, "authorName": "Boatail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatail/", "bidAmount": 152000, "content": "$152,000 bid placed by Boatail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369543, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Penny slots will never bring home the casino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369545, "authorName": "missmyoutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/missmyoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 153000, "content": "$153,000 bid placed by missmyoutlaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248014, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369546, "authorName": "dasmins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dasmins/", "bidAmount": 155000, "content": "$155,000 bid placed by dasmins", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248017, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369548, "authorName": "Miso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miso/", "bidAmount": 160000, "content": "$160,000 bid placed by Miso", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369552, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it! Rooting for you, @Miso!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606248049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369555, "authorName": "pcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Miso just may have delivered the knock out folks..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369556, "authorName": "dasmins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dasmins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "biased crowd here", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606248066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369557, "authorName": "missmyoutlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/missmyoutlaw/", "bidAmount": 161000, "content": "$161,000 bid placed by missmyoutlaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369561, "authorName": "Miso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miso/", "bidAmount": 175000, "content": "$175,000 bid placed by Miso", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369562, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Um... No offense to anyone else here...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606248086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369564, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rooting for all of you bidders", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606248090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369567, "authorName": "prii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MISO don't play around, I like your style!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1606248097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369571, "authorName": "PKIDD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkidd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BOOM!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369572, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Miso's got some wasabi, too", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606248115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369573, "authorName": "Boatail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatail/", "bidAmount": 176000, "content": "$176,000 bid placed by Boatail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369575, "authorName": "mjoni", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjoni/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alois Ruf was so proud of this beauty!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369576, "authorName": "pcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "uh oh,,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369579, "authorName": "dasmins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dasmins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i'm gonna watch :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369582, "authorName": "spartansix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spartansix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I can feel okay about this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369590, "authorName": "prii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "y'all had me ready to liquidate everything if this was still under 150 lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369596, "authorName": "Impslap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/impslap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way more rare than a 996 GT3 RS and, knowing what I know about Ruf cars, it is at another level. Still a great investment you can drive at this price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369598, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess @Miso went to the bathroom... I\u2019ll be here", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369604, "authorName": "dasmins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dasmins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats to whoever the winner will be", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369606, "authorName": "arvinbagy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arvinbagy/", "bidAmount": 177000, "content": "$177,000 bid placed by arvinbagy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369612, "authorName": "Miso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miso/", "bidAmount": 185000, "content": "$185,000 bid placed by Miso", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369615, "authorName": "Rat70fj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rat70fj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He better shake that thing off quickly", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606248237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369617, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, there he is!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369621, "authorName": "Rat70fj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rat70fj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, he did!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369619, "authorName": "dasmins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dasmins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i knew this would go near 200", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369625, "authorName": "prii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone adding this with their SCR and RCT?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369634, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dasmins, in more ways than one!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1606248300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369639, "authorName": "Boatail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatail/", "bidAmount": 187900, "content": "$187,900 bid placed by Boatail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369647, "authorName": "prii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dont let this go for under 200! 997.2 GT3RS is boringggg", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369649, "authorName": "spartansix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spartansix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RUF VIN in a special color ... in 10-20 years when 996 headlights are looked at like 964 bumpers, this will be a $$$$ car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606248364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369650, "authorName": "hidesert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hidesert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a highly modified Mexico Blue/Black 997S...supercharged, Bilstein, Dymag wheels, carbon fiber bits...432 hp and I just don\u2019t miss it.\r\nGot a lot of attention, though. \r\nThis is a different animal entirely...\r\nGood luck to all!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369657, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bretticus4 \u201cOh, Secret, I\u2019m so confusid!\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369658, "authorName": "scottgreenwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottgreenwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ha, love that these auctions are open for 7 days and all of the action takes places in the last 2 minutes!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369660, "authorName": "Rat70fj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rat70fj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on @Miso, send it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369670, "authorName": "Miso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miso/", "bidAmount": 195000, "content": "$195,000 bid placed by Miso", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369673, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YES! Attaboy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606248446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369676, "authorName": "dasmins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dasmins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it's tough to run with this crowd sheesh", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606248464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369682, "authorName": "MikeinNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeinny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a favorite child here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369671, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"RUF VIN in a special color \u2026 in 10-20 years when 996 headlights are looked at like 964 bumpers, this will be a $$$$ car.\"\r\n\r\nLook above. It's already a $$$$ car!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1606248485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369685, "authorName": "Boatail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatail/", "bidAmount": 199100, "content": "$199,100 bid placed by Boatail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5369690, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spartansix \u201cin 10-20 years when 996 headlights are looked at like 964 bumpers, this will be a $$$$ car\u201d\r\n\r\nYup nailed it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369693, "authorName": "Rat70fj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rat70fj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And I thought @Miso was a powerhitter.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369692, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been around here a while. @Miso might be the best bidder I've seen.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369700, "authorName": "Downtown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DOW 30,000\r\nRuf 200,000", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1606248552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369702, "authorName": "dasmins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dasmins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why are ya'll pushing miso into insolvency rofl", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369709, "authorName": "pcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MISO MAY HAVE BEEN hit by boatail?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369710, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what's that quote? you can live in your car but you can't race your house?\r\n\r\ni suppose the wifi coverage in this thing would be great...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369713, "authorName": "prii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone's busy refinancing their house", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369715, "authorName": "Boatail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/24/20 for $199,100 to Boatail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248608, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5369716, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "misosorry...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606248618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369720, "authorName": "dasmins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dasmins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats sir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369719, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow! Great show!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369723, "authorName": "HRPinDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hrpindc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done @boatail! Great strategy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369725, "authorName": "drjoesc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjoesc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, you will enjoy this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369726, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boatail Congrats, nice ride! @Miso Next time!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369730, "authorName": "Mister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Boattail!! Very special car you just got!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369717, "authorName": "Craigger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craigger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well bought - book mark this as a place to come cry about \"coulda, woulda, shoulda.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369735, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! @boatail", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606248663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369736, "authorName": "bmdaia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmdaia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best investment of the decade. Congrats Seller & especially Buyer!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369742, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All that money and the fender flares are still ugly.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606248696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369741, "authorName": "Miso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boatail...Congrats...That was really fun...Enjoy this incredible car!!", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1606248696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369748, "authorName": "Integrity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/integrity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boatail Huge Congratulations. Please contact me through the contact seller next time I put a car up for sale... Would love to stay in touch. Was not in my cards to purchase this, but maybe in the future. Well played.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606248726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369749, "authorName": "Rat70fj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rat70fj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They are that.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369760, "authorName": "Impslap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/impslap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!! Nothing like a Ruf. @Boatail: Like I said on previous post, if it's your first, you won't believe the difference between this and the base. If you have owned others, you're one of the lucky few who can appreciate the difference!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369766, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder how high @Boatail was willing to go? Very impressive. Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606248803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369781, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Miso that was classy. Good for you.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606248865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369806, "authorName": "prii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boatail if i may ask, please post a youtube video in the near future of you ripping this beauty around a track! We are all envious haha.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606248984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369900, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Miso as others have said, you're one classy person! Love it!\r\n@Boatail, huge congratulations to you on winning a truly exciting and exceptional Ruf!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606249512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370260, "authorName": "Boatail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gentlemen, it was a pleasure to participate in the auction with you, wish there was a Ruf for everyone. The Ruf will be racing at the M1 concourse race track in Pontiac mi. next spring, wishing you all the best! Boattail", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1606251281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370590, "authorName": "CCCollection (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cccollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks so much everyone!\r\nWell done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606252929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370724, "authorName": "teamgomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teamgomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Late to the party here and stunning result. I have a 996 GT3 with Ohlins, some tuning, and a GT3RS wing. It\u2019s glued to the asphalt...would really like to be able to drive this one to feel the difference. I know my pocketbook sure would!\n\n@geh I had Weissach envy way back when and I was too busy soaking up the glory of that RUF to even find a pen. The man def had a \u2018get out of jail free\u2019 card and it was spelled RUF!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606253530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370821, "authorName": "lynperez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lynperez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Look forward to seeing this car run on track.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606254008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5372140, "authorName": "rotato1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotato1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr. Ruf is married to a Venezuelan lady and he used to fly to Venezuela every now and then. A couple of brothers purchased two cars a red and a yellow. The yellow was the same one that top 200mph in a Texas circuit. The article came in one of the 2 or 3 american car magazines. Not sure if it was Car& Driver or Road & Track. They were the most expensive Porsch