[{"id": 5367398, "authorName": "jinvermont", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jinvermont/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606224981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367404, "authorName": "geb217", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geb217/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Special special car - perhaps 100-200 or so of these left clean and running on the planet! Glwta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606225086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367423, "authorName": "bforbesut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforbesut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. What a car, and I love that it's a 2 owner and both put real miles on it! GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606225460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367505, "authorName": "kverma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kverma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The woodwork is magnificent!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606226945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367532, "authorName": "dragonbuddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dragonbuddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very elegant , well restored car. The wood is what really pops in an older Mercedes . Nothing else like it . Nice colors.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606227302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5367588, "authorName": "ajp1288", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajp1288/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by ajp1288", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606228062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5367702, "authorName": "1948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1948/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by 1948", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606229645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5367857, "authorName": "derk1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derk1964/", "bidAmount": 20400, "content": "$20,400 bid placed by derk1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606231946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5368146, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606235844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5368328, "authorName": "Robin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So lovely that I can forgive it for not being a coupe'.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606238502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5368338, "authorName": "1948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1948/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by 1948", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606238578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5368406, "authorName": "airprtlts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airprtlts/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by airprtlts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606239473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5368616, "authorName": "1948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1948/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by 1948", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606242116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5368656, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the car Jon Voight drove in the move \"The Odessa File\". Admittedly, it's been many years since I last saw the movie.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606242465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369427, "authorName": "57paul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57paul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quartersawn teak?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606247423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5369848, "authorName": "ctaylor738", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctaylor738/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The thermostat seems to have gone missing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606249199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370018, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606250061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5370028, "authorName": "Niceguy2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niceguy2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller. When was the wood re-done and who did the work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606250142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370307, "authorName": "hausblau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hausblau/", "bidAmount": 37777, "content": "$37,777 bid placed by hausblau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606251482, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5370342, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geb217\nSurprisingly enough, many of these survived as they were purchased by buyers who appreciated the quality and style of the cars. In fact in the ponton range where thousands of sedans were built, many were used and then discarded, whereas the coupes and cabs were treasured and preserved. Hold a ponton meet and see, the coupes and cabs will equal or out show the sedans in numbers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606251656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370437, "authorName": "geb217", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geb217/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bondgraham I recently purchased a \u201857 cabrio from the original owner. 90k miles ( not 190) and in very nice, very original condition. Not as nice as this resto appears though. Interior of mine is excellent ( wood, gauges, trim, leather) but needs new carpet. Exterior chrome is excellent, body has a decent paint job in black ( original color was \u201c helblau\u201d light blue). I\u2019m having it tuned and mechanically sorted before I start on improvements. I can see this car selling for over 100k. Interested to see", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606252153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5370767, "authorName": "emark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emark/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by emark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606253671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5371935, "authorName": "1948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1948/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strange ! such a nice car and then no thermostat .I hope it is not because the engine becomes to hot .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606258486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5372319, "authorName": "Seattle762002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattle762002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to see this top down with a Christmas tree hanging out the back while driving down Michigan Avenue. Such an elegant vehicle!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606263479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5372449, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought only two-tone cars had that small bit of chrome on the front fenders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606265698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5372581, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geb217\r\nIf you have not already done so, please visit www.mbzponton.org\r\nAll us ponton folks are there\r\nI\u2019m FrozenBob", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606268349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5372596, "authorName": "geb217", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geb217/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bondgraham yes - been on it - very helpful", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606268719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5373144, "authorName": "Buggo_D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buggo_d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lewis you are correct about the two tone chrome strip.\n\nThis car was originally brown over gold per the description & paint tag. The next owner can \u201cre-two-tone\u201d it if they choose. Maybe a lighter shade of blue on the bottom??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606282704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5373266, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was wrong with brown over gold? To this day I don't understand why so many beautiful old cars have changed the color of the body and upholstery. In restoring an old portrait, who would change hair color and dress color?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606301950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5373369, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bordeaux - I always liked Ralph Lauren\u2019s refusal to apologize for color changes on, among other cars, his Bugatti 57. To paraphrase, he said something like, if you think I\u2019m acting like I know more about what color looks best here than Bugatti did\u2026 It\u2019s because I do.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1606310508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5373580, "authorName": "BBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking cabriolet. I usually abhor most color changes but must say this looks good. Nothing wrong with brown over gold, I just would not bother to change back. This is a very attractive color and leather combo. Looks well maintained and whoever refinished wood did an excellent job. High level driver condition with not much to do, very pretty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606314516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5373761, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wood dash in these cars is really a work of art!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606317426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5374146, "authorName": "Calcowboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calcowboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars interiors exhibit a level of craftsmanship that we will never see again in a production car. The wood and leather are difficult to reproduce for restoration of one of these. Kudos to the restoration shop. This beautiful example appears to be worth all the money. GLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606322554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5375604, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Buggo_D- I'm thinking a very, very light gray.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606334559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5376580, "authorName": "NoBea93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobea93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of the most beautiful cars I have seen. Whatever it costs it's worth it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606339168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5378029, "authorName": "derk1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derk1964/", "bidAmount": 40255, "content": "$40,255 bid placed by derk1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606346072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5378792, "authorName": "Ricitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricitz/", "bidAmount": 40700, "content": "$40,700 bid placed by Ricitz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606361093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5379346, "authorName": "Wclbanker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wclbanker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own this exact same car (black exterior, red interior) for about 30 years. The 220SE is a eye catcher. A joy to drive!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606398930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5379585, "authorName": "RainDog911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raindog911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The headline photo is the most Wes Anderson-y car image I\u2019ve ever seen. Lovely.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606402921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5380069, "authorName": "22ferrari22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/22ferrari22/", "bidAmount": 42222, "content": "$42,222 bid placed by 22ferrari22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606411090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5380290, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606414846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5380365, "authorName": "BALZAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balzan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was the engine rebuilt as well?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606416435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5380539, "authorName": "22ferrari22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/22ferrari22/", "bidAmount": 52222, "content": "$52,222 bid placed by 22ferrari22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606420157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5382030, "authorName": "Snowballeffect", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snowballeffect/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every once in a while, I see something special - right up my alley - and think to myself \u201cif I didn\u2019t have all these other cars, that are just cars, I could buy this and have something really nice\u201d Today is one of those days. I\u2019ll be listing at least three cars soon so then next time... I\u2019ll have a place to keep it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606485691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5382163, "authorName": "whipcity76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whipcity76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just adore this Cabriolet, from an era never to be seen again. The color change works quite well here. The contrast of the dark blue coupled with the palomino interior clicks. Every where you look at the car just reeks quality and class. Don\u2019t know what these have done on the auction market since so few come to auction. Successful winner will have an invite to classic drives for as long as owner keeps the car. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606488101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5382615, "authorName": "1972vintage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1972vintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is such an amazing, rare, beautiful Mercedes Cab that I am surprised that it didn't make the extended auction version. Although I am not sure that format helps any of the cars listed there. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606495975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5386771, "authorName": "BALZAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balzan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it come with a heritage certificate? Is there a CarFax report?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606524626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387220, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@snowballeffect...you are so very very right about that. Don\u2019t know your age or how long you\u2019ve been in this \u201ctoo many cars\u201d game but as for me, I wish I learned that 30 years ago.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606541885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387241, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and I\u2019m consigning two tomorrow morning!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606543355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387242, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606543389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5387375, "authorName": "pazman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pazman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gorgeous 220S. I\u2019ve enjoyed my 1960 220SE for about 21 years and it\u2019s remains our family favorite. The drive is very smooth and brings smiles to everyone it meets. Great cabriolet and wish the new owner many happy trails. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606564530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387418, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not perfect, but perfectly wonderful- a nicely mellowed restoration in elegant colors and appears well sorted out. I have friends looking for one of these; they need to buy it so I can drive it. You hear me, Rob?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606568736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387608, "authorName": "Snowballeffect", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snowballeffect/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Panoply - good luck selling your cars, and I hope you get this car. There are lots of \u201crestored\u201d cars out there, but what sets this apart for me, is the obvious love and care this piece of elegance has been shown for over 60 years. The bottom shows it must have been in VERY dry storage. Agree with whipcity76 that the amount of craftsmanship evident here will never be seen again in production. One would need to go to Autorama and look at the million + dollar builds to see workmanship like this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606573620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387662, "authorName": "Snowballeffect", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snowballeffect/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Panoply - to answer your question, I\u2019ll be 60 before Christmas. I\u2019ve got a couple #1 cars which were restored with unlimited budgets, and several #2 cars i drive around town. I wouldn\u2019t think of taking any of them on vacation, but as soon as I saw this car, I thought \u201cthis is something you can drive up the coast, stopping at beautiful little seaside towns along the way - and you could bring your best friends or kids with you\u201d My \u201863 Porsche has a back seat, but nobody ever sits in them. I\u2019m picturing right now, pulling into the Newport Yacht Club...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606575080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387805, "authorName": "22ferrari22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/22ferrari22/", "bidAmount": 62222, "content": "$62,222 bid placed by 22ferrari22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606578039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5387904, "authorName": "unclecharlie51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclecharlie51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 2 pieces of 2 tone trim are almost worth the current bid alone!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606580262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5388116, "authorName": "BALZAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balzan/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by BALZAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606585813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388175, "authorName": "coinmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coinmachine/", "bidAmount": 63500, "content": "$63,500 bid placed by coinmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606587961, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388235, "authorName": "manekineko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manekineko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, any possibility of a driving/walk-around video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606590049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5388515, "authorName": "Siowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a great looking car, I'd say really rare. Mercedes always did a sharp looking wooden dashboard with these 'S' models. A 4 speed and a convertible. It was one of their most expensive cars at the time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606600641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5388669, "authorName": "SirBradford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirbradford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bordeaux Because brown is the color of mud or worse. If there's brown on your car, it's time to wash it. \r\n\r\nThis color change was perfect; a little darker than the '67 my mother used to own. A scarce body style deserves the best restoration and this example proves it \u2013 well done!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606606633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5388927, "authorName": "NelsonCSteiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nelsoncsteiner/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by NelsonCSteiner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606617797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388974, "authorName": "coinmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coinmachine/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "$65,500 bid placed by coinmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606619608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388992, "authorName": "NelsonCSteiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nelsoncsteiner/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by NelsonCSteiner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606620572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389133, "authorName": "coinmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coinmachine/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by coinmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606631563, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389202, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SirBradford I totally agree with you, I just have to consider the following: \r\nWe maintain all old automotive cultural assets. Therefore, we should leave everything in its original state if possible. From 1960 to 80 brown was a \"zeitgeist\" *). Today, of course, terrible for new cars.\r\n\r\n*) general disposition and mental attitude characteristic of a certain historical period", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606650901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5389315, "authorName": "Trojan75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trojan75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@snowballeffect I am so with you...I have a 1953 Mercedes 170S (last of prewar design W136), and I do enjoy it, BUT, would move it for this true beauty. Would love for this to be a stablemate with my fully restored 54 Sunbeam Alpine!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606659462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5389354, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "those additional cats-eyes (US only), left and right from the trunk lid, got deleted during restoration.\r\nThat's good IMO", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606661829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5389569, "authorName": "123newby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/123newby/", "bidAmount": 68250, "content": "$68,250 bid placed by 123newby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606669653, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389579, "authorName": "coinmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coinmachine/", "bidAmount": 68750, "content": "$68,750 bid placed by coinmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606669935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389789, "authorName": "ak.mkc1914", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ak.mkc1914/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by ak.mkc1914", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606678637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5389896, "authorName": "HoeyCustock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoeycustock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606682491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5390319, "authorName": "Bond2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bond2019/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned two of these the last 30 years\r\nA 56 220s and 61 220se,yes the car was titled as 61 one of the last one on the production line\r\nThe 220se fuel injected brings more money and more collectible but mostly the same car as the 220s.\r\nBased on my experience I will mention what I see and why this car is above average driver but not a show car.\r\nThe correct leather was patent leather thru out the car, it is missing the thermostat behind the radiator, the dashboard was redone on the body instead of removing the windshield and fully refinish. You can see the old finish on the defrost vents.\r\nThe steering Bakelite is probably dry/cracked that's why is covered, common but to find replacement\r\nThe smaller chrome pieces were not restore and show their age, like rear view mirror, chrome around window trim, driving lights etc.\r\nObviously the paint codes are different but since the front fender chrome trim is in place then the car should have two tone paint.\r\nTires are correct but I would replace with white wall radials. Drives way much better but spare wheel with radial will not fit in the spare wheel spot anymore. \r\nWood around radio has a couple cracks also.\r\nOverall beautiful", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606698781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5390878, "authorName": "Mjmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjmac/", "bidAmount": 77000, "content": "$77,000 bid placed by Mjmac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606744758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5391050, "authorName": "ak.mkc1914", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ak.mkc1914/", "bidAmount": 77500, "content": "$77,500 bid placed by ak.mkc1914", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606748594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5391095, "authorName": "mraverage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mraverage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The interior is just wonderful. I love all that wood brightwork.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606749437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5391250, "authorName": "Niceguy2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niceguy2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr. Mjmac, wish i had your email as I just a few weeks ago I bought a 220 SE Cab out of SCM that looks to be a bit nicer than this car and would love to have your critique as I'm not that knowledgeable. Maybe BaT can put you in touch with me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606752628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5391403, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 on the tree, I remember these well.\nThe owner of Robbins Auto Top in Santa Monica and I had become friends. He/one of them owned one of these back around 1970. It already had about 40,000 miles, just had a repaint and they just completed a new interior. Black with Red leather, it was stunning.\n$5000 and it could have been mine.\nI had it for a day, it was like driving a miniature tank, solid as a rock.\nI passed, only because at the time, a Black/Red was just not me but I really liked it.\nHindsight is a place a car enthusiast should never visit!\nThis one looks very decent enough except for the incorrect thin WW tires and the rest that has been mentioned. The tires were introduced in 1961.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606755657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5392154, "authorName": "drcharles2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drcharles2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Grace Wynne ordered a 220S coupe from Doxon Motors MB, Tacoma, WA with this request, in 1958.\r\n\r\nTwo tone exterior, dB158 white grey on the top, dB 355 mercedes blue, below the beltline. Dark blue leather interior contrasted with veneered maple accent surround, without sound. When asked for her choice of radio, blaupunkt, or becker, she declined. MB had assumed that every owner would desire a radio (an extra cost option). To choose no radio was unthinkable, especially in a premium level offering. \r\n\r\nTherefore every coupe and convertible had an antenna installed on the right front fender. Below the dash, center above the transmission tunnel, a speaker with perfectly matched wood grain was in place. So, for Grace, the woodworkers matched the empty opening with a radio delete, in maple, with a subtle 220S in chrome lettering.\r\n\r\nIt is there to this day, perhaps the rarest piece of art, in the commanding presence of a dash, unequalled 60+ years later. An intoxicant that surrounds the driver and passenger, shoulder to shoulder. I'll admit to sneaking into the garage, with no intention of taking a drive, to pop a cold one in the maple forest and enjoy the view. Where quiet is welcome friend.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606764521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5392304, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jrl so what is the correct and/or recommended tire and size? Tks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606765471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5392522, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know, read the owner's manual.\nEither buy a wide WW tire from Coker tire or the best blackwall tire you can find in that size! (A good radial).\nThe point being is the thin WW tire was introduced on AMERICAN cars for the 1961 model year, it did not exist in 1957...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606767013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393484, "authorName": "trodat5440", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trodat5440/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tires: Instruction Manual says: 6.70-13 sport design, 4 layers. Cold tire pressure: Front 23, Rear 24; Express Highway Front 27, Rear 28.5. Diamond Back Tire specializes in this tire size for MB. They put on the proper size of WSW 2.25\" on a Vredestein Sprint Classic radial; or just go with the black wall Vredestein from Coker, Tire Rack or a tire dealer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606772622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5393594, "authorName": "NelsonCSteiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nelsoncsteiner/", "bidAmount": 78000, "content": "$78,000 bid placed by NelsonCSteiner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606773214, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5393982, "authorName": "Niceguy2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niceguy2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just put the stock size 13\" radials on mine with the wide whites from Dimond Back Tire which are far superior then Coker, drives like a dream . Dimond Back puts a backing between the black rubber and the white wall, thus no yellowing later. Much superior.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606774949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394204, "authorName": "firstinline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firstinline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely gorgeous car. The colour and interior finish. You don't find anything like this today. \r\n\r\nIt just exudes glamour, sophistication and money.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606775808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394494, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm using that Michelin tire, quite expensive (about 400$ per tire)\r\nnot sure, if they are available in the USA\r\nhttps://www.oldtimerreifen24.de/Autoreifen/MOR-Classic-Weisswand/7-25R13-90S-TT-Michelin-X-Stop-ca-60mm-MOR-Classic-Weisswand.html?force_sid=tklqhh39t3sadcnp7up9csctf5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606777606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394578, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "or those, not sure. Have to look it up 6.40 or 7.25\nhttps://www.oldtimerreifen24.de/Autoreifen/MOR-Classic-Weisswand/6-40-7-00R13-87S-TL-Michelin-ZX-ca-60mm-MOR-Classic-Weisswand.html?force_sid=tklqhh39t3sadcnp7up9csctf5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606778310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394648, "authorName": "Ricitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricitz/", "bidAmount": 78500, "content": "$78,500 bid placed by Ricitz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606778923, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5394681, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ok, it's 7.25, according to my data card", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606779318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5395023, "authorName": "NelsonCSteiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nelsoncsteiner/", "bidAmount": 79000, "content": "$79,000 bid placed by NelsonCSteiner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606785880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5395135, "authorName": "Classic299", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic299/", "bidAmount": 79500, "content": "$79,500 bid placed by Classic299", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606787879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5395179, "authorName": "Ricitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricitz/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by Ricitz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606788620, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5395737, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 85500, "content": "$85,500 bid placed by DDZC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606804581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5396015, "authorName": "geb217", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geb217/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having just purchased my \u201857 220s, and just getting it back from being tuned - I must say - Fantastic! The car glides down the road, shifts flawlessly, and just exudes cool style. Ran mine around town on Saturday, top up, top down, rear window zipped open- more smiles, thumbs ups and double takes than any of my other cars. And I defy the new owner to park this beauty and not do a look back! I am not promoting here - just saying, this is a uniquely drivable classic! GLWTA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606830334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5396028, "authorName": "K.Wise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k.wise/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 58 220S Cab. Black on tan. Amazing car, underwent an extensive restoration by the finest craftsman up and down the west coast. Literally better than the factory could have produced it. These truly are remarkable cars, lets hope the cost to properly restore them is one day reflected in their market value. The high water mark I have seen was at Pebble a couple of years ago, when a blue on blue car hammered down at $200,000, which would imply $220,000 all in. I believe Scott Grundfor recently sold a 220SE for around $295,000. Getting there. Good luck to the seller and wishing the buyer a wonderful experience with their new car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606830611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5396200, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That dashboard alone looks like 30k. It really is dash BOARD. This will be a great addition to someones collection. What a beauty. GL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606833363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5396613, "authorName": "Classic299", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic299/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by Classic299", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606839659, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5396757, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 91000, "content": "$91,000 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606842020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5396923, "authorName": "Ntique-lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntique-lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No walk around or driving video, and no response from the owner to any questions. \r\nI suspect those oversights will impact the final sale price.\r\nToo bad; she is a beauty and deserves full recognition.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606844224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5396936, "authorName": "Tilcolino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tilcolino/", "bidAmount": 93000, "content": "$93,000 bid placed by Tilcolino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606844487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397376, "authorName": "Ricitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricitz/", "bidAmount": 94000, "content": "$94,000 bid placed by Ricitz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606849676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397386, "authorName": "Tilcolino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tilcolino/", "bidAmount": 94500, "content": "$94,500 bid placed by Tilcolino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606849725, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397424, "authorName": "Classic299", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic299/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by Classic299", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606849931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397436, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really great car here and the woodwork is fantastic\r\n\r\nThe abject silence from the seller is concerning - Hope they are okay\r\n\r\nFeels like a farmer's stand with an honor payment system where you put your money in the box and take what you need with no human involvement\r\n\r\nBest of luck bidders", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606850022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397482, "authorName": "Tilcolino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tilcolino/", "bidAmount": 95500, "content": "$95,500 bid placed by Tilcolino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606850357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397553, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 96000, "content": "$96,000 bid placed by DDZC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606850671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397809, "authorName": "Ricitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricitz/", "bidAmount": 97000, "content": "$97,000 bid placed by Ricitz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397810, "authorName": "Bond2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bond2019/", "bidAmount": 103333, "content": "$103,333 bid placed by Bond2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397815, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397816, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, Mr Bond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397818, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck all!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397820, "authorName": "Plopez65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plopez65/", "bidAmount": 106000, "content": "$106,000 bid placed by Plopez65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397825, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let me grab a beer. Be right back......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397829, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sit tight mark", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397832, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "get me one too", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397833, "authorName": "Ricitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricitz/", "bidAmount": 107000, "content": "$107,000 bid placed by Ricitz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397836, "authorName": "Plopez65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plopez65/", "bidAmount": 108000, "content": "$108,000 bid placed by Plopez65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397837, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Run Mark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397840, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NFK Corona OK? Whoops I'll make that a Heineken", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606852266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397842, "authorName": "Ricitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricitz/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by Ricitz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397844, "authorName": "Classic299", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic299/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car! Good luck. Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397846, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 112000, "content": "$112,000 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397851, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like having a party at someone's house & they don't come downstairs to say hi", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606852351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397838, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, lots of bidders. No seller.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606852356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397856, "authorName": "Bond2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bond2019/", "bidAmount": 113000, "content": "$113,000 bid placed by Bond2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852385, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397857, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As long as there is beer in the fridge....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397861, "authorName": "rotorralph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotorralph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Corona? Heineken? This beauty requires a nice Hofbrauhaus Marzen.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397868, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "something more German, like a good wheat beer e.g. a Paulaner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397871, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I only have a six pack. I hope this doesn't go on for long!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397873, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397874, "authorName": "Plopez65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plopez65/", "bidAmount": 116000, "content": "$116,000 bid placed by Plopez65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397878, "authorName": "bobofohio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobofohio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Panoply deserves this car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397879, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 117000, "content": "$117,000 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397883, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GO Panoply!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397884, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bob of Ohio rocks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397887, "authorName": "Ntique-lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntique-lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like all of Panoply's prior purchases are wagons. This is no station-wagon!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397888, "authorName": "Bond2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bond2019/", "bidAmount": 119000, "content": "$119,000 bid placed by Bond2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397891, "authorName": "bobofohio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobofohio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm also snowballeffect when not logged in", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397893, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let me check with MoneyPenny!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397892, "authorName": "Plopez65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plopez65/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "$120,000 bid placed by Plopez65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852593, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397896, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aha!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397903, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 121000, "content": "$121,000 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397904, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like being in someone's house and buying it without them knowing it until later after you left the building\r\n\r\nIf it hits reserve ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397912, "authorName": "Larry_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larry_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Rocky theme playing in the background, waiting for the knockout. Peace.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397915, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah best of luck buyers! I\u2019m out, partner gas told me the 300d cab is enough lol!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397919, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn, @ddzc. They are right!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397920, "authorName": "Plopez65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plopez65/", "bidAmount": 123000, "content": "$123,000 bid placed by Plopez65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397921, "authorName": "Archer1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archer1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are getting closer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397923, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397924, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn........Only 1 beer left. COME ON!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397925, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Save that one for me, mark", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397926, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Benz!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397932, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may have to drown my sorrows", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397935, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Panoply. I have champagne waiting for you!!! Win this sucker. I want a drive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397934, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahhh Panoply, they would be a perfect match!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397936, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mar's going to have his liver on BaT pretty soon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397939, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When sellers don't get involved it usually means they really don't want to sell. The only involvement are the pictures. Weird sellers remorse. And the knock-out is only RNM. GL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397946, "authorName": "Plopez65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plopez65/", "bidAmount": 127000, "content": "$127,000 bid placed by Plopez65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397949, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not even close to reserve I'm sure", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397942, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For 125k I would need more than one beer @Panoply", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397953, "authorName": "bobofohio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobofohio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it's really for sale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397956, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ATX-Z8 Wanna bet?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397959, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I doubt that. I think we are well past reserve", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606852914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397962, "authorName": "Wolfie64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfie64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will sell today", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397963, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't imagine, that BaT would agree to a reserve higher than what it is right now", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397968, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Air is gettin thin", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397974, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 128220, "content": "$128,220 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606852961, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5397976, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kapow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397970, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Check out some fir sale $$$", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397983, "authorName": "creedster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/creedster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cute", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606852997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5397999, "authorName": "Plopez65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plopez65/", "bidAmount": 129500, "content": "$129,500 bid placed by Plopez65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853057, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5398002, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the rotund lady about to sing?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606853085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398004, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m about to sleep it\u2019s 4am here!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606853107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398006, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 131220, "content": "$131,220 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853119, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5398014, "authorName": "bavarian_dude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bavarian_dude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What do you high bidders do for a living? Asking for a friend ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606853150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398015, "authorName": "scottstreet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottstreet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Comments on this car: I don't mind the repaint in a different color. It's your car, paint it like you want it. But taking a 2-tone car to monotone and not removing the evidence is suspect. Bad idea!\r\n\r\nThe mats are not right. Cocomats on that Wilton type carpet. Easy to fix.\r\n\r\nThese cars were available with a wide variety of veneer over plain wood. This car has the veneer removed and plain wood refinished in my opinion. Many do.\r\n\r\nTop folds flat, very nicely. This is not easy. New owner would be well advised to have a ponton aficionado show him how to do this, it's easy to break a delicate aluminum cross bow if you don't obey the rules... the leather boot is perfect to my eye. Very expensive to get that right.\r\n\r\nClear beehives, spear lenses and driving lights make the classic very up to date. One or more of these may have been amber originally. The lack of Ulonite reflectors is fine; not all cars came with these.\r\n\r\nRear view mirrors on both sides is very rare; these do not seem stock, maybe they are useful. Most people report the opposite side mirror is useless if present.\r\n\r\nEngine bay and underside shots are really nice. Timevalve SS exhaust? Probably.\r\n\r\nMy trunk was carpeted fully by a previous owner and it's a nice upgrade, though not stock. The picnic car duty my car gets makes that very practical.\r\n\r\nThat's all for now. GLWTA. It's going pretty well...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606853159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398019, "authorName": "Plopez65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plopez65/", "bidAmount": 132500, "content": "$132,500 bid placed by Plopez65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5398024, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scottstreet Really? Think that's kind to the seller to do that right now?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606853217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398027, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where @DDZC? Thailand?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398028, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 135022, "content": "$135,022 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5398034, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DAVE!!!!! DAVE!!!!! I'm going over with smelling salts.......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398035, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Johnnyb11, Aus", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606853288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398051, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DDZC Go to sleep. Nothing happening here......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398053, "authorName": "Plopez65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plopez65/", "bidAmount": 136100, "content": "$136,100 bid placed by Plopez65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5398054, "authorName": "Classic299", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic299/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good comment Mark. Seriously.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398056, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Almost", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398065, "authorName": "sortova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sortova/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mark_starr what seller?\r\n\r\n(grin)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606853398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398068, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's it. I'm done. All out of beer.......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398072, "authorName": "bobofohio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobofohio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The current price is less than what this car would cost to restore if you started with a clean original one with no parts missing... Just sayin'", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606853429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398085, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 137122, "content": "$137,122 bid placed by Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5398089, "authorName": "scottstreet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottstreet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398097, "authorName": "Plopez65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plopez65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You got a great car here Pano...enjoy.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1606853507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398098, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sortova I know but's it's just not right. I say BE KIND and positive. If not, be quiet.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606853508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398106, "authorName": "csund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tick, tick...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398115, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Towel falling on floor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398116, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/1/20 for $137,122 to Panoply", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853585, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5398122, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and that was definitely my last bid!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606853603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398124, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GOLLY!!!L", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398127, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398128, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...probably", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606853620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398129, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations Dave........Well done. I love it......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398130, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Phew!~ I can breathe again. Congrats, @Panoply!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398131, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Benz Enjoy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606853630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398132, "authorName": "DDZC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddzc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Panoply! Outstanding! Enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606853632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398134, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606853639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398138, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulation\r\nnow, since this auction came to an end, I can say that I plan to bring my 1960 220SE Cab to BaT sometime in spring. Here a sneak preview:\r\nhttps://www.traum-klassiker.de/oldtimer-markt/details/438-ponton-cabrio.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606853648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398139, "authorName": "bobofohio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobofohio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It make me happy that Panoply got it. Glad to be your bad influence. Great buy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606853658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398146, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Panoply Great buy on an Iconic Beauty!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606853696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398153, "authorName": "Ntique-lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntique-lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Panoply - Maybe YOU can post a walk around and driving video for the rest of us. :o\r\nCongrats on the purchase. Beautiful car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606853729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398180, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@plopez65, respect. Wish you were out golfing today, but in my heart, that\u2019s a correct number, plus or minus a little.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606853870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398228, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NFK\r\nGives us all something to look forward to.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606854058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398234, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobofohio, I actually did take two to consignment yesterday. I have room for once in my life. Thanks for the good influence", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606854075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398343, "authorName": "bobofohio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobofohio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When a space opens up in the garage/storage, I call that being \"armed and dangerous\" :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606854670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398385, "authorName": "bobofohio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobofohio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I made a commitment to myself to sell at least 5 cars before buying one more and I have two more to go. My goal is to sell them before something this special comes up again. Two owners...!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606854802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398424, "authorName": "Bumpy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody is going to have a wonderful Christmas.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606854911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398551, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panoply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobofohio \u2018armed and dangerous\u2019 is hilarious, because it\u2019s true. My rule for now is two out allows for one in. \r\n@nfk, that\u2019s really beautiful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606855423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5398579, "authorName": "Panoply", "authorUrl": "https://bringa