[{"id": 4817657, "authorName": "Fisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The boat that wouldn't float? I like it - GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595513106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817659, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoo boy! Be careful parking it...that prow is a long way from the driver's seat!\r\nThis'll be fantastic to watch, I'm sure.\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595513109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817680, "authorName": "Steve_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think we need a driving video through a street with people walking along to garner the full impact.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1595513385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817700, "authorName": "Defender405", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/defender405/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's neat. I don't want it and if I had it I really don't know what I would do with it but it is neat. If I saw it at a show I would definitely look it over close and talk to the guy who did own it so maybe that's the point. It's a conversation starter.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595513684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817717, "authorName": "arcelyte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arcelyte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Owner was so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn\u2019t stop to think if they should.\"", "likes": 32, "timestamp": 1595513979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817727, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In your face, Amphicar!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1595514111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817734, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why??", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1595514194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817742, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like an Amphicar's hot cousin visiting for the summer. \r\n\r\nThe fake steering wheel on the opposite side is a strange curiosity. Then again, so is the whole thing!\r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1595514365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817743, "authorName": "BATs_In_My_Belfry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bats_in_my_belfry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Waiting for the much needed \"already got one\" comment.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1595514385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817744, "authorName": "waxbean2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waxbean2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Made in Florida. Because of course it was.", "likes": 36, "timestamp": 1595514404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817745, "authorName": "Tim_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait, it doesn't go in the water like an Amphicar? I kept scrolling and scrolling and .. nope, I guess not!", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1595514410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817751, "authorName": "KSera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was expecting Mrs. Puff in the passenger seat......", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1595514478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817752, "authorName": "fixkars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fixkars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I find it odd there are no pictures of this in the water", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595514527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817755, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How to make a splash when going shopping", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595514543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817765, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should grab a Corvair chassis dune buggy, a Fiero kit car and this and go on To Tell The Truth\r\n\r\nI am a Volkswagen Beetle\r\nI am a Volkswagen Beetle\r\nI am a Volkswagen Beetle\r\n\r\nThis is the Volkswagen Beetle's story in its own words...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595514689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817770, "authorName": "joehayes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joehayes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would start the bidding at $100 but am afraid I would own it in 7 days", "likes": 38, "timestamp": 1595514753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817771, "authorName": "RobbFrehln", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbfrehln/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All that customization but converting to RHD was just too much apparently.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595514786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817776, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by oldone2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595514815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4817777, "authorName": "waxbean2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waxbean2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joehayes, I was just about to say the same thing. Someone could get this for practically nothing, it being a no-reserve auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595514819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817778, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came here for the marina launch video, staying for the comments.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1595514828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817782, "authorName": "RobbFrehln", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbfrehln/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never mind the cheap idea.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595514856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817792, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cThe two happiest days in a boat owner's life: the day you buy the boat, and the day you sell the boat.\u201d", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1595515005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817796, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always wanted one that's why I bid.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595515021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817797, "authorName": "Petey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the LOA? Reminds of a lot of boats I lusted over as a kid in the 70's. Love it. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595515022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817772, "authorName": "ArchSail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archsail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No Reserve....gee that's a surprise. Obviously someone had an old boat and an old beetle in the yard and way too much time on their hands......\nAs they say (and I'm surprised no one has so far)...\"whatever floats your boat\"...or not in this case.....\nGLWTA ....we'll be watching", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595515023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817807, "authorName": "Gettingwild", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gettingwild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally... a car that Gilligan would appreciate.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595515185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817815, "authorName": "GVSSKIER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gvsskier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a Trailer for this boat....ahhh...nevermind", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595515323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817818, "authorName": "MMM...Pie....", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmm...pie....-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cCocaine is a hell of a drug...\u201d\r\n\r\n-Rick James", "likes": 29, "timestamp": 1595515349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817824, "authorName": "RobbFrehln", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbfrehln/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do you explain this one to the shipping company?", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1595515406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817825, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fixkars \r\n\"I find it odd there are no pictures of this in the water\"\r\n\r\nYou have to read between the lines in the description. It doesn't actually GO in the water - it just looks like it does. \r\n\r\n(Rather like the high-maintenance woman who buys a $200 bikini but doesn't ever go in the pool. All that icky water and chlorine and stuff.)", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1595515409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817831, "authorName": "humarock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/humarock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Is Your Brain on Drugs", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1595515475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817847, "authorName": "10tenths", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/10tenths/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't bid if you're an introvert....", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1595515645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817852, "authorName": "Jack659831", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack659831/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the second one of these I now know of. Bob Sokol built one many years ago and brings it out for big activities in Austin Texas. It\u2019s cool to cruise in at night. I think Bobs is on YouTube.\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595515731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817853, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, man... Subwoofers, a crazy paint job, it\u2019s amphibious, and it\u2019s registered as a Beetle? Wow. By the way, how fast does it go while in the water?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595515997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817877, "authorName": "ConsoleTVMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/consoletvman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely a high-water mark for BaT.", "likes": 29, "timestamp": 1595516015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817879, "authorName": "Longlivethestick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longlivethestick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boaters checklist: \r\nLifejackets for everybody on board\r\nFire extinguisher\r\nPaddle\r\nBailing device\r\nRopes for tie downs\r\nSkier down orange flag \r\nRun the blower prior to engine start \r\nMake sure the prop is....oh wait nevermind. \r\n\r\nSunscreen is it.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1595516033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817882, "authorName": "Spotpea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spotpea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to live in Indian Rocks and am impressed this made it over the pass to Clearwater. Love it!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595516042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817905, "authorName": "Rick_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a Beetle that actually handles the water quite well. Put a smile on my face: https://youtu.be/m6R2sEr5UUU", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595516326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817920, "authorName": "GutCheck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gutcheck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the boat that's a whole in your driveway where you pour your money.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595516667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817911, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Because.... Florida. :)\nAt least the owner will look like they are not under water.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595516812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817942, "authorName": "Rick_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the tip, @Jack659831. Here's Bob Sokol's creation: https://youtu.be/Upuosg-Lh0E\r\nWhat a hoot!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595517039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817950, "authorName": "weisswurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weisswurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dang! was hoping to be the first SpongeBob comment... nicely done @KSera", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595517158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817966, "authorName": "GLHatWFO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glhatwfo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Suffering Holy FarfugAquaWagen WTF Batman!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595517444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817974, "authorName": "northerndancer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northerndancer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "paddle shifters?", "likes": 47, "timestamp": 1595517544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4817983, "authorName": "Thomas54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thomas54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wacky, but nicely done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595517606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818018, "authorName": "CarFanatic1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfanatic1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nicely done. Someone will be very happy and proud with this.. Car? Boat?..))", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595518102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818026, "authorName": "weisswurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weisswurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "saw this in person at bugjam in dade city florida a few years ago and there is a photo of it on the parade page: https://floridabugjam.com/?page_id=15422\r\nenjoy! :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595518214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818036, "authorName": "J.B.2.1.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.b.2.1.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a perfect use for this. Parades!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595518372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818059, "authorName": "Frank_W.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_w.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Epic!!!! I have a funny feeling that the final bid price may be higher than many on here will believe!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595518757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818070, "authorName": "Airboss16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should have been on Letterman\u2019s \u201c Will it Float?\u201d.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595519005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818101, "authorName": "they_call_me_steve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/they_call_me_steve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm knot going to bid on this one", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1595519458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818103, "authorName": "F.N.Steinway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f.n.steinway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cIf only Ted Kennedy had been driving this that fateful night.\u201d", "likes": 30, "timestamp": 1595519462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818125, "authorName": "Moto4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think all the juice for the stereo is so that you cant hear everyone scream when you turn go into a corner and start listing!\r\n\r\nLove the boat flake, it just makes everything sparkle!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595519832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818127, "authorName": "DClary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dclary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you drive this into the water you will never see it again", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595519842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818131, "authorName": "piotrsuw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piotrsuw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has anyone actually verified that it doesn't float? One way to find out, right? I think this is pretty cool in a \"build your favorite Hot Wheels\" kind of way.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595519997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818180, "authorName": "IamNoExpertBut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamnoexpertbut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"A Kenwood receiver feeds into a 2,000w Crunch five-channel amplifier, 1,500w Pioneer speakers, and a 3,000w Pioneer subwoofer.\"\r\n\r\nWell, I know one thing about this- it will be bought by a third-shift worker who lives in my neighborhood.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1595520432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818181, "authorName": "Crazyswede", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyswede/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a Bikini Bottom special to me. Mrs Puffs would be proud", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595520447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818236, "authorName": "67Micro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67micro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nobody needs this... but EVERYONE wants it. Beautiful job!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595521010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818221, "authorName": "3Dogs2Eyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3dogs2eyes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks nicely done. I'm not sure why some people will bash this person for creating this. We in the car community should support each others visions and praise their skills. \nThis obviously took a lot of time and effort and skills that will far surpass my own. While it's not what I would try to create, I 100% respect this artist's work.\n\nWe all have our own different hobbies and ways to pass time, maybe this person thinks it's crazy to spend hours on a golf course every weekend, and they would rather have fun in the garage working on this. I know I see cars on this site, (some very popular ones) that I just have no interest in, and I wonder why people would spend time and money on them, but then I remind myself that we are all different and we all like different things, which is what makes this so great. \nGood luck to the seller, I hope you get a good price for it, thanks for bringing it here !", "likes": 41, "timestamp": 1595521079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818247, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should have taken the pics in the sunlight rather than in the shade.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595521113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818269, "authorName": "ohiolion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohiolion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is there no VIDEO of this???!!!!???????!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?????????!!!!!!!!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595521448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818280, "authorName": "Bierstaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bierstaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As far as boat/cars go, this is the nicest one I've seen. And by far the best paint!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595521622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818282, "authorName": "Malahat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malahat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Goofiest vehicle I\u2019ve ever seen on this website. Bar none. Not even close!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595521623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818305, "authorName": "luxuryautomax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxuryautomax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dear seller does it float? Case study why u don't\r\n leave inheritance to a 16 year old boy.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595521972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818310, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "whatever floats your boat", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595522046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818335, "authorName": "MDRB235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdrb235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of the most interesting creations I\u2019ve ever seen. Good luck with your auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595522345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818336, "authorName": "RobH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT really bringing something for everyone", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595522346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818341, "authorName": "Pete_in_TX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pete_in_tx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cPretty sure that\u2019s a Lambo, dude\u201d", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1595522474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818357, "authorName": "Devin295", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devin295/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd bid on this, but I think I'll hold out for an open bow.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1595522648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818380, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forget about the 10 year/100K$ psychotherapy.\n Prescription: 1 hour in this built will Get You There.\n\nDear Doctors having incurable patients: This is the Ultimate Tool!\n\n On Your Marks, Get Set, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595522975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818391, "authorName": "weisswurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weisswurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ohiolion here you go!\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMEblh-jHw4\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG5LMCsyCUk", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595523076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818394, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought the overhang of the nose of my E-Type was extensive and hard to judge, this takes it to another level.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595523095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818404, "authorName": "weisswurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weisswurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ohiolion here you go\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMEblh-jHw4\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG5LMCsyCUk", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595523192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818416, "authorName": "weisswurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weisswurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ohiolion if you search boatswagon on youtube there are 2 vids I saw\r\ntried to post the links but \"no worky\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595523280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818418, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sure there will be many comments after mine about whether it's sea worthy because a lot of posters do not bother to read what was asked and answered before their posting.\r\n\r\nYes, it looks like a boat. No, it is not a boat. Just because it has a boat \"body\" mounted on a Beetle frame does not all of a sudden turn a Beetle chassis into a floating device. If you drove it down a boat ramp, it would disappear underwater at the same rate as a 1972 Lincoln Continental.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595523318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818434, "authorName": "fastflyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two happiest days of owning a boat......the day you buy it and the day you decide to do something useful by converting it to a car.", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1595523632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818452, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Krobsklassics has added a walkaround video to the listing.\n\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595523876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818459, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All joking aside, the craftsmanship is , well extraordinary. \n\nMust have hundreds of hours invested, and the paint looks as good as you\u2019ll find on $100,000 hot rods.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1595524007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818468, "authorName": "tripptron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripptron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"quit playing with your dinghy\"", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1595524136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818483, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Das boot.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595524372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818528, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Taillights look like they came off a 1960 Chevrolet or a 1963 Mercury. \r\n\r\nThe great thing about the novelty sales like this and cars like the Peel are the comments they generate. Well worth the cost of admission!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595524925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818540, "authorName": "RobbFrehln", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbfrehln/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krobsklassics I looked through the ad here as well as the Facebook page and saw no mention of how this was braced or if it was at all. Is there any structural bracing aside from placing the boat with a hole in the bottom on a WV bug pan? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595525129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818556, "authorName": "Chrispc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On a technical note, all that hot air from the exhaust rises up into an unsealed engine compartment and envelopes the supposedly air-cooled motor. I guess you could just point it to the water if it overheats, then wave to it as it disappears beneath the surface.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595525305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818613, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New definition for IMS bearings - \"It May Sink\" if driven into water - One way to read your bearings on your nautical gauges\r\n\r\nLastly - Is the drain plug still located in the transom in the event of a tropical storm to drain the Boatswagon?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595525787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818717, "authorName": "eng_prof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eng_prof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forget 400mph speed records. The real project is making this thing seaworthy!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595526755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818724, "authorName": "HWY74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwy74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someday...somehow...this is going in the water...", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1595526831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818793, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just when I thought my 1975 Mini Vitesse would be the coolest and most unique car listed on BaT this week, @Krobsklassics unveils this !!!\r\n\r\nI am humbled. So cool !!!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595527302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818927, "authorName": "Brent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way too pretty not to be a boat!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595528095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4818955, "authorName": "ConstantReader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/constantreader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Top speed measured in knots?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595528244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819070, "authorName": "rmspdx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmspdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What to buy if you already have an Austin Marina and Boattail Riviera.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1595528843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819255, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like to see this towing a car.", "likes": 36, "timestamp": 1595529954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819269, "authorName": "Pontiacs4evr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacs4evr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just because you can, should you?\r\nI can't understand...if it works as a boat, I'd get it...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595530039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819288, "authorName": "Crn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ultimate seaside parade car....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595530178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819342, "authorName": "sedonabill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sedonabill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The two steering wheels give it away...it's designed as a \"Driver's Training\" vehicle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595530462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819575, "authorName": "TeeReQs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teereqs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Florida Man does it, again!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1595531564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819596, "authorName": "DatsunZGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsunzguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am astonished and somewhat perplexed at the thought process that created this. \r\n\r\nStuff like this must be a Florida thing.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595531654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819613, "authorName": "Donnann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donnann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a platypus.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595531746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819635, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glorious! And to think I was going to make an offer on a Corvette on Saturday!\r\nAnyone can drive a Corvette. I want to drive a corvette!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595531901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819764, "authorName": "tracerturbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tracerturbo/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by tracerturbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595532610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4819826, "authorName": "NotJayleno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notjayleno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see this patrolling the Florida Keys as a drug runner interceptor boat! No one is getting away from this baby ! Love the paint job would be so DEA undercover. Steering wheels for Tubbs and Crockett !! GLWTA !!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595532923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819851, "authorName": "IFGD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifgd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Disappointed the seller missed the opportunity to name it Das Bootwagen.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1595533046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819877, "authorName": "michaelp1usa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelp1usa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful! Love it!\r\nFrom the lead photo I know I had to read all the comment jokes. Keep em coming.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595533181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4819905, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such hydrodynamic lines!\r\n\r\nSecond boat on a car chassis I have seen for sale this week. And it is the second boat on a car chassis I have seen for sale in my lifetime. The one on CL in San Diego was a pretty rough execution compared to this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595533331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4820053, "authorName": "Dave_W", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "come on... you had to at least click and look.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1595534079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4820266, "authorName": "seaanemone85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaanemone85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please tell me the owner's name is Georgie.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595534925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4820465, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of course it floats. All Beetles float. They were even (sort of) advertised floating by the company. The ultimate irony would be building a boat-bodied Beetle that was less seaworthy than a stock Beetle.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1595535557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4820738, "authorName": "Dat2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dat2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There were at least 5 of these from the local Boatswagon club at the last Cars and Coffee. I'm out.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1595536957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4820769, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@parshooter I actually had plans of getting a dune buggy and painting it to match, towed behind the boat. It would be a sight to see!\n\nThank you all for the hilarious comments and all the views (6,393 already!!!!)\n\nThis Boatswagon is strictly road use only, not functional in the water!!! It will go in, but most likely will not come out!\n\nSorry if I missed anything, this has been quite an overwhelming start!", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1595537143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4820829, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"It's a boat! It's a car! No, it's.... it's.... it's.... time for a second martini....\"", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595537619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4820991, "authorName": "evokes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evokes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two words...\"Prestige Worldwide\"... ala the movie \"Step Brothers\"...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595538609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821055, "authorName": "AlzWorld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alzworld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Talk about a Chick magnet...pretty darn cool...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595539054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821155, "authorName": "RobbFrehln", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbfrehln/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Over 100 comments and no mention of an LS swap? I\u2019m proud of you all!!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595539863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821269, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally something truly fitting for Cruise Night. \r\n\r\nI could see towing people on roller blades with this thing. Maybe also keep an innertube mounted to a skateboard on board for those less athletically skilled.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595540503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821434, "authorName": "billyboy13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyboy13/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by billyboy13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595542715, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4821444, "authorName": "billyboy13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyboy13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had to bid so this beaut might get passed on from one Florida man to another. Would love to bring this mastercraft back to my slip.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595542792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821476, "authorName": "James007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james007/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by James007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595543164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4821526, "authorName": "rkell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry for a serious question. I see that it has a clean Florida title. Has it actually been registered with current tags in Florida so it would be possible to walk into the Florida DMV and transfer title and get current registration without any further hassles, inspection or other red tape, other than paying the fees. I know that I could not bring it to Maryland where I live most of the time as Maryland requires a safety inspection and without a front bumper and windshield wipers, they would reject it. But it would be great for the Florida condo. Also, does the title/registration have a VIN number that matches a VIN number displayed on the vehicle?\r\nWonderful creation!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595543791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821683, "authorName": "they_call_me_steve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/they_call_me_steve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This cant sell for $2,500. your're going to need to\r\n\r\nB ust\r\nO ut\r\nA nother\r\nT housand\r\nbefore you get this one.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595546410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821814, "authorName": "binderdundat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/binderdundat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had to click and look absolutely. What a fun car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595548857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821890, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came here for the comments...left here intoxicated after three Malt Scotch's...neat BTW....read'em all...well done BaT Community.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595550127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821906, "authorName": "Mryflyguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mryflyguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like something Dustin Hoffman would be driving in \u201cMeet the Fockers.\u201d I can just envision him pulling in after dark with the LED strips blazing. Heck, the house even looks like Bernie & Rosalind\u2019s house! \n\nThanks for the entertainment!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595550443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821918, "authorName": "ottoparts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottoparts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think I saw this on Bring A Trawler", "likes": 34, "timestamp": 1595550627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4821952, "authorName": "MDN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And during Covid you have to drive this with a mask and snorkel ...!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595551405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822107, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whatever floats your boat....", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595554268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822144, "authorName": "gocorcoran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gocorcoran/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good call @David_C. Those are absolutely '62/ '63 Mercury Comet S-22 Taillights. All that is missing is the semi-gloss black in the ribbing. They would also likely to be at least partially underwater and a shorted out mess if this thing ever went for a swim", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595554986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822153, "authorName": "Idzrvit1969", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idzrvit1969/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SpongeBob would be so proud.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1595555022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822250, "authorName": "Barndoor4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barndoor4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw the metallic flake paint, blinking lights, and the extra steering wheel, and it\u2019s the old Wet Boat ride at Myrtle Beach Pavillion!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595557250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822298, "authorName": "DrLeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drleo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where are the water pics?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595558561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822318, "authorName": "Manywheels59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manywheels59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great practical? piece of art", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595559147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822341, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is..I mean you\u2019d...uh....just........ummmm.......oh never mind.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595559771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822437, "authorName": "911Emergency", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911emergency/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm...I have a 36\" boat I would like to convert into something like this. It might be a little difficult with the flying bridge though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595562351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822597, "authorName": "RodgerRabbit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodgerrabbit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where\u2019s the water ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595568507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822598, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrLeo ... The Water Pics are on Aisle 4, the dental section, right next to the electric toothbrushes.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595568546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822678, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rkell Since it\u2019s registered as a 1973 VW it\u2019s over 25 years old and in Maryland that makes it eligible for antique/historic plates. Maryland does not require safety inspections, or any inspections, for antique vehicles.\n\nNow if you want to register it as a daily driver, that\u2019s another story, but who would daily drive this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595574276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822685, "authorName": "Cujo86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cujo86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a movie prop from a Scooby Doo flick which would turn into a boat anchor if it got near water", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595574837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822711, "authorName": "WoodiesCaptain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodiescaptain/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by WoodiesCaptain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595579468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4822782, "authorName": "nofat95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nofat95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody had way too much time on their hands.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595589709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822879, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Egads...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595593718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822889, "authorName": "VDUB997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdub997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "George Barris would be proud.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595593969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822898, "authorName": "Tonino2010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonino2010/", "bidAmount": 3150, "content": "$3,150 bid placed by Tonino2010", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595594171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4822897, "authorName": "Topless51ford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topless51ford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen this VW Boat driving around my hood in Florida. I also have a 1964 Amphicar. So anytime somebody sees my Amphicar or it comes up in conversation they would bring up this VW Boat. The first time this happened I explained that it was VW with a boat body and will not go in the water but mine will. I did it as nicely as I could but somehow felt like a big JERK making the distinction. After that I would just smile and agree they were the same thing.\nIt is a very cool looking going down the road.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1595594250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822921, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It'd be perfect for a live action Spongebob movie.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595594508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822930, "authorName": "CraigInPA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craiginpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you add enough flotation material to the sealed areas of the hull, this Boatswagen will float. \r\n\r\nI saw many cars converted to boats on Top Gear episodes, so it must be true.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595594703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822932, "authorName": "weisswurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weisswurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Topless51ford I also have seen this in person (camped near it at a VW show in Florida) I totally understand you not trying to explain it's not a watercraft as there seems to be alot of posters here that can't grasp the \"art car\" concept either and that it does not go in water... \r\ncheers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595594748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822934, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bet a hefty dose of Flex Seal could get this into the deep end.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1595594775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4822935, "authorName": "caferacer59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caferacer59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where to you stow the anchor?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595594778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823065, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With a listing like this, you should start the description in this way:\r\nTHIS IS NOT A REAL BOAT!! IT WILL NOT FLOAT!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595596716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823088, "authorName": "VDUB997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdub997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where's the fun in that !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595597058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823100, "authorName": "Thaxted2bat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaxted2bat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The large flag poles throw off the effect of the design. They make short teak poles for boats that wouldn't clash.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595597258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823123, "authorName": "Mryflyguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mryflyguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Somebody had way too much time on their hands.\"\n\nMaybe we'll see more produced during these times of COVID-19? Parking must be a B#T#H, unless I missed the surround cameras....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595597728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823138, "authorName": "shwerdna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shwerdna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'Wake' me when it's over...if I'm 'sunk' I'll be at the 'bottom' without my 'lifesaver'ings :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595597834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823366, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "florida", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595601223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823372, "authorName": "Captainsean1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captainsean1/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Captainsean1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595601289, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4823374, "authorName": "5w32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5w32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Built in Trailer\ud83d\ude1c", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595601317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823384, "authorName": "SEAPOSITIVE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seapositive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So it doesn\u2019t float?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595601444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823389, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rkell if registered in the state of Florida, you can obtain a title in the state of Florida with no issues. The \"Boatswagon\" is titled as a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle and retains the original VW VIN stamping under the rear seat on the transmission hump and I have uploaded a photo to @bringatrailer. It matches my clean Florida title.\n\n@seapositive it does NOT float", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595601554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823432, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krobsklassics has added photos of the VIN stamping and title to the gallery.\n\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595602059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823433, "authorName": "All-wheel-drive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/all-wheel-drive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To demonstrate the power of flex tape, I made the boatswagon float!", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1595602067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823448, "authorName": "DougH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just want the paint job. Freakin' Cheech and Chong sweet, man!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595602294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823551, "authorName": "Moonglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonglow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No words.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595603871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823579, "authorName": "BarneyFife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneyfife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it come with a car alarm remote in case you can't find it the mall parking lot?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595604306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823703, "authorName": "Patk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patk/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Patk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595605840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4823712, "authorName": "rexcramer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rexcramer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whatever floats your boat..........", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1595605963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823722, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even if you could somehow get it to float, you would need oars and giant forearms.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595606129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823746, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be cool for our place in FL. Never seen Bob's in Austin. Does anyone know if it's still around?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595606435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823747, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 3939, "content": "$3,939 bid placed by Msobczyk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595606446, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4823760, "authorName": "Patk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patk/", "bidAmount": 4250, "content": "$4,250 bid placed by Patk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595606592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4823790, "authorName": "MadHungarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madhungarian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you got a front end and all steering parts from a RHD Beetle (should be available from the UK among other places), could the right side steering wheel be made functional? Maybe you would want to use/modify a Bus steering column to get the more upright angle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595606995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4823796, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 4354, "content": "$4,354 bid placed by Msobczyk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595607099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4823807, "authorName": "Moonglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonglow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great idea @MadHungarian.\r\n\r\nThen it would be ready for driving school duty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595607252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4824095, "authorName": "DAGAD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just finished reading all comments! Great fun! One early comment said \u201cif I owned this I don\u2019t know why I\u2019d do with it\u201d and I was quick to agree. . . But the more I think about it, I know exactly what I\u2019d do with it. . . I\u2019d be compulsively modifying it so it would FLOAT!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595610939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4824119, "authorName": "F.N.Steinway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f.n.steinway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, would you possibly be interested in parting out the paint job? It would look perfect on my 65 Caddy.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595611194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4824174, "authorName": "All-wheel-drive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/all-wheel-drive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it a boat? A car? A spaceship? NO! It\u2019s the Boatswagon!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595611783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4824195, "authorName": "All-wheel-drive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/all-wheel-drive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring an anchor.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1595612131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4824287, "authorName": "MadHungarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madhungarian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DAGAD -- Turning a Beetle platform into an amphibious vehicle is definitely doable, because the Germans did it during WW2 (the military Schwimmwagen).", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595613123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4826038, "authorName": "Captainsean1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captainsean1/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "$4,750 bid placed by Captainsean1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595623039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4826121, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few things I would do if I owned this vehicle:\n\nRent it out to people for their DMV/BMV driving tests (extra points for parallel docking) as well as the subsequent video footage of their tester's response would be priceless;\n\nPark in a Wal-Mart lot out by where the RV's park and attach a dock-line to a light-post ~ Depending on the neighborhood consider tossing a few boat fenders over the sides to prevent dings and leave the running lights on - Maybe even drop an anchor & chain off the stern to keep it from blowing around in the current; and\n\nDesign a Marina Security decal for the sides ~ Add a portable flashing light on the foredeck and take on the persona of \"Paul Blart\" Marina Cop and drive all over like you own the marina parking lot.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1595623567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4826193, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 4884, "content": "$4,884 bid placed by Msobczyk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595623878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4826547, "authorName": "wally_woo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wally_woo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a sense of humor!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595625513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4826766, "authorName": "Fantom1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantom1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How long is it? Do not let my wife know I contacted you.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1595626722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4826804, "authorName": "communities", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/communities/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The new Honda Ferrari from Yamaha Boating", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595626995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4826819, "authorName": "Captainsean1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captainsean1/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Captainsean1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595627127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4826857, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 5678, "content": "$5,678 bid placed by Msobczyk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595627448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4827002, "authorName": "Captainsean1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captainsean1/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by Captainsean1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595630473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4827014, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 6006, "content": "$6,006 bid placed by Msobczyk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595630752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4827073, "authorName": "AutoTraitor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autotraitor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At last.\r\nA water cooled bug.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1595632377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4827359, "authorName": "Tim_Morris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_morris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't decide if I'd drive it or knot!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1595639746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4827361, "authorName": "Tim_Morris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_morris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Talk about floating along in traffic!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595639808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4827500, "authorName": "Red257", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/red257/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But does it come with a test drive with Spongebob?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595642875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4827796, "authorName": "gogounou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gogounou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For every $250K M3, there's something like this. Keep it coming you crazy, beautiful geniuses.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1595650749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4827805, "authorName": "amenwardy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amenwardy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the dimensions?? \r\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595650987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4827843, "authorName": "MPA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would make waves at Burning Man - too bad it's cancelled this year.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595652768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4828071, "authorName": "Tim_Berardelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_berardelli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never knew that Liberace owned a boat.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595676877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4828295, "authorName": "DeTomasofradiavolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detomasofradiavolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve got a longboard made from a waterski that would be perfect to tow behind this thing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595683976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4828439, "authorName": "Moonglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonglow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only thing I'd change is the wheels. Not enough bling to offset that crazy/cool metal-flake paneled paint job.\r\n\r\nI thinking Cragar style wheels would be perfect. Looks like they're available for VWs.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=535977", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595686820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4828453, "authorName": "Moonglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonglow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only thing I'd change would be the wheels. Not enough bling to offset that crazy/cool metalflake paneled paint job.\r\n\r\nIt looks like they're available for VW's.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595686982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4828563, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@amenwardy and @fantom1 the rough dimensions are 80\u201d W X 192\u201c L\r\n\r\nI unfortunately do not know the weight", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595688804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4828721, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Schwimmwagen, eat your heart out. Time to get out on the lake and blast past the lame Amphicar struggling to outpace a swimmer. Zoom! GLWTS!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595691678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4828870, "authorName": "Vwrabbitgti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwrabbitgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This should be in a cheech and Chong movie. Awesome lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595694716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4828885, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@amenwardy - usually stop at four. Things get stringy beyond that.\r\n\r\nHas @BoatyMcBoatface commented yet? This seems like his ideal vehicle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595695036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4828902, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Na i\u2019m not into psychedelics.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595695421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4829029, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being a longtime boat person I had to look up what I believe to be the donor model of the boat in a period Chrysler ad for this build:\n\nhttps://www.woodyboater.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Conqueror-2.jpg\n\nGives an idea of how much work was involved\n\nBe kind of fun to pull a matching boat on a trailer & see a boat pulling a boat ~ At the boat ramp there would be a few double takes & so on ...\n\nBest of luck seller", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1595698282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4829158, "authorName": "gera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gera/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by gera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595700746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4829165, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tons of comments, where's the money? If this would have been a drivers ed. car in high school, it would have been booked solid & would have needed more driver ed. instructors. Good luck with the sail.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595700956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4829177, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 6789, "content": "$6,789 bid placed by Msobczyk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595701187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4829239, "authorName": "peavynation", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peavynation/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Why?\" Because this is America!! I love this crazy thing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595702653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4829391, "authorName": "kellenhowell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kellenhowell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's really only one way we're going to be sure if it floats or not.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595707294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4829798, "authorName": "Phillip_Shaffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phillip_shaffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm dying to see it in the water , like a the others I see on here, I wonder if it would float. Honestly. DO A Video, In shallow water,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595722201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4829915, "authorName": "Lukec436", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lukec436/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m a little speechless for this one. Such a cheerful little thing!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595726583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830032, "authorName": "rdiamond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdiamond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is AWESOME", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595731175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830348, "authorName": "SapinNoel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sapinnoel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it insurable? With the motor in the water I don't see anodes to protect them, maybe their mounted elsewhere? We need a float test on something like this, I like it, it would be great fun fishing Lake Ontario for salmon and bass - just add downriggers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595768651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830422, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just when you think you have seen everything! It looks like it would be good for driver training as it has two steering wheels :) GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595771071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830506, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to see what the HOA snobs would say when you parked/docked this on the ramp in front of your house. Better still would be the negotiations with the spouse that financed this thing, and the things that were deemed just too weird for even this build....", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595773140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830517, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this thing would be awesome on the Plaza in Santa Fe with all the other low riders", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595773585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830625, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dude, there is no way this boat will float. or run in water. but who cares. it will float in a parade( see what I did there...)", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1595776577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830689, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I disagree with a previous post-- this would be VERY easy to locate in a crowded parking lot. Look for the group of bystanders surrounding it while shaking their heads in disbelief! GLWTA!!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595778309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830701, "authorName": "Mlm989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlm989/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this street legal and inspectable?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595778580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830788, "authorName": "G.D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g.d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Performance wise, seems to be tied to a anchor, until the secondary\u2019s kick-in!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595781214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830851, "authorName": "Thor11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thor11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ass Grass or Bass, no one rides..... I\u2019ll see myself out.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1595783096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830905, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those naval architecturally challenged - One would need AAA (or other) road service for towing this and not TowBoatUS (or other) for marine service\n\nIt does appear that all tow hooks and dock line cleats have been removed so you probably would be on your own outside of a tire change for roadside assistance :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595785588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4830954, "authorName": "tintinmilou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tintinmilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, this gets my vote for silliest car on BAT, so far! I agree that this should pull a boat trailer with an identical boat on it, but facing backwards.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595786648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4831150, "authorName": "22truckie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/22truckie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Farfegfloatin", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1595792744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4831153, "authorName": "22truckie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/22truckie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a..........????", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595792792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4831157, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mlm989 It is street legal and most likely inspectable but it would depend on how strict your state is. The basic lighting is functional, although the headlights have a green hue to them (can easily be changed). It also has seatbelts. It is titled as a 73' Volkswagen Beetle", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595792910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4831532, "authorName": "Webuy757", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/webuy757/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Webuy757", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595806199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4832987, "authorName": "Regest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/regest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to see a parallel parking video!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595871049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4833464, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A big thumbs up to @Krobsklassics, the seller, for maintaining a good sense of humor. \n\nAfter 206, mainly comedic comments, his attitude has not waivered.\n\nThis auction should do well in the last \u201c2 minutes \u201c.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1595874770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4833543, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @SDCR! It\u2019s been a blast and all of my friends have also been able to enjoy the comedy show. \r\n\r\nI was very reluctant to sell it as it\u2019s truly unique and so very well done; but someone else will enjoy it as it deserves to be \ud83c\udf7b", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595875200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4835682, "authorName": "James_Bennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_bennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No way.\r\nVolkswagens always leaked.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595885404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4836022, "authorName": "Dr_Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr_randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just be careful. Id expect that front end to start to get light when you get up to around 150.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595888960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4836452, "authorName": "F.N.Steinway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f.n.steinway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Consumer Reports stated in wet conditions this model was known to hydroplane. In fact it was remarkably good at it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595897792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4836669, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is @OhCaptainMyCaptain when you need him?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595901816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4836708, "authorName": "Kiwi211", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dual steering?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595902537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4836804, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And here I am fresh out of blotter acid!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595904376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4836899, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We all know beatles have belly pans and have been known to float in water. I say give it a try!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595906964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4836910, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kiwi211 no the \"driver side\" is the functional side, passenger is a \"dummy\" set up.\n\nA couple good questions were raised via private message I would like to add.\n\nTo reiterate, the \"Boatswagon\" is titled as a 1973 VW Beetle and still carries the original VIN under the rear seat. It is street legal and is currently titled in Florida. If you are an inspection state I don't see any issues with it passing inspection (with the exception of maybe installing clear headlight bulbs not green/blue tinted) \n\nIt is an absolute riot and blast to drive and it runs and drives out very well. People don't know how to react when they see it, it's truly mind boggling to everyone on and off the road. \n\nThank you for all the + comments and laughter, it's really been a blast!!\n\nAnd for me, its been quite different. The three happiest times of owning a boat have been buying it, using it, and selling it!!! All equally enjoyable", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1595907343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4836924, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does not \"float me boat\". \r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595907591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4836975, "authorName": "Mustangman93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustangman93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Amphicar is having 2 ft envy issues.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1595909398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4837666, "authorName": "dsiegel61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsiegel61/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by dsiegel61", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595944842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4837669, "authorName": "G.D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g.d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone ,spelling counts, The reference to beetles ( v-dubs) spelled as Beatles, and belly pans references John, Paul, George, and Ringo may be a bit heavy around the middle. We all know that John and George are quite thin by now... but Paul and Ringo have kept in shape.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595944893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838110, "authorName": "G.D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g.d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Manufactured in Boatswana, South Africa I heard.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595951864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838311, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 7123, "content": "$7,123 bid placed by Msobczyk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595954777, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4838552, "authorName": "JHawk56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhawk56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be a hit at Cars & Coffee. Or is that Boats & Beer?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595958002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838877, "authorName": "Barrygodflat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barrygodflat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s what BaT has been missing: not enough vehicles with metallic vinyl upholstery.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1595960015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4838960, "authorName": "Barrygodflat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barrygodflat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, what the hull?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1595960308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839285, "authorName": "OhhNoJerryMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohhnojerryman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If my wife didn't want a divorce before, she will in 2 days!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1595961641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4839530, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If only it had a Propeller. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595963313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4840192, "authorName": "iamareplicant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamareplicant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase \"launch control.\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1595967003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4840680, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Das Boot ~ Das Auto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595968648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4841297, "authorName": "Webuy757", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/webuy757/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by Webuy757", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595971349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4841638, "authorName": "costapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In terms of boating, \r\nat the mentioned facebook page you can see a video of Boatwagon cruisin' over clear water", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595973081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4841687, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Leno will be bidding on this one. Something he can use in his show for s*** and giggles!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595973631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4841690, "authorName": "2953cc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2953cc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some serious time and imaginative expression put into this. ArtCar champ for sure!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595973658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4841744, "authorName": "Stephan_Forslund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephan_forslund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How could one resist driving this down the boat ramp at high speed into the lake?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1595974450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4841772, "authorName": "Drew510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drew510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This totally floats my boat, but man, don't fill up the gas when the car is hot!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1595975020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4842241, "authorName": "BigOakSt.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigoakst.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I CAN'T FIND THE \"ON WATER\" VIDEO. IS IT ACTUALLY LAKE WORTHY?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1595984174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4842579, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OhhNoJerryMan you may wish to consider which one will be cheaper to keep!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595991725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4842787, "authorName": "Lee_Honah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_honah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595997437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4842925, "authorName": "0luke1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0luke1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My neighbor got upset when I parked my 911 in front of her house. Heh, heh, heh.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1596004862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4843133, "authorName": "BigDaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Low-Tide-Rider", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1596025273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4843482, "authorName": "rickambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So it's a car that looks like a boat but isn't a boat....fascinating.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1596031261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4843636, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bumper sticker: CAUTION! Has been known to cause whiplash in rubbernecking people who are travelling in ordinary vehicles!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596033750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4843786, "authorName": "PatchKiwi666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patchkiwi666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "should park it in a puddle and take photos", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596035867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4844002, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And just when I thought this was odd enough:\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-volkswagen-special/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596038535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4844293, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's hard for me to believe that @Boatymcboatface and @CaptainMyCaptain still have not commented on this auction. I guess that this virus has REALLY turned the world upside down!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596041720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4844525, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can just imagine what happens when the new owner drives it into a lake ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596044281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4844622, "authorName": "JBiris993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbiris993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a boat, how disappointing.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1596045128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4844637, "authorName": "Hotstang95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotstang95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello. What is the width and length and height. We\u2019re interested trying to figure shipping thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596045211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4845067, "authorName": "Tommysita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommysita/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Tommysita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596047634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4845891, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hotstang95 it measures roughly 80\" wide X 192\" long\n\nSo everyone knows I did have it loaded and unloaded on a rollback when it went to the upholstery shop without any clearance issues", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596051793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4846063, "authorName": "Paul_Blouin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_blouin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, mywife had a '73 Super Beetle when they were new, a yellow one. (I see this isn't a Super Beetle). Her car had vents in the engine cover which allowed the distributor to get wet when it rained. A non-improvement over her 1965 which would start after being in the rain. \r\n\r\nThe modifications performed on this car appear to rectify that design/engineering condition my wife's car had.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596052439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4846278, "authorName": "AlfaMistress57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamistress57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How Interesting!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596053176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4846301, "authorName": "Joe23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joe23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No flower on the dash :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596053273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4846576, "authorName": "Metalmuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metalmuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's perfect. Not sure for what, but it's perfect.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1596054329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4846848, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rickaz,\n\nI thought for shore that @Boatymcboatface and @CaptainMyCaptain would surface by now. \n\nI can sea them launching a few sinkers.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1596055455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4847413, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really turn heads...tow a slalom skier on wheels behind this through town.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596057322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4847488, "authorName": "wish-I-had-kept-it", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wish-i-had-kept-it/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where's the minnow well? How about some outriggers? And how about some bow thrusters to help with parallel parking?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596057646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4847498, "authorName": "PerpendicularBisector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perpendicularbisector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dobb: I like where you are going with; this car would complement the \u201853 Special nicely- a surf and turf pair.\r\n\r\nTooMuchTin: jump in!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596057670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4847505, "authorName": "wish-I-had-kept-it", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wish-i-had-kept-it/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wondering, do you call your garage a boathouse, or a slip, or a car port?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1596057695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4847511, "authorName": "wish-I-had-kept-it", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wish-i-had-kept-it/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's one way to force a first date to wear a bikini...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1596057730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4847940, "authorName": "tifosi458", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tifosi458/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This made my day. God Bless America!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1596059775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4848087, "authorName": "statleryota85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/statleryota85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this needs a manx roll bar and windshield", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596062081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4848226, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Farfegboaten!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596064521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4848241, "authorName": "Broneall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broneall/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by Broneall", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596064733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4848297, "authorName": "steveka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Farfegnugen BootsWagen!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596065829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4848522, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What this \"Boat\" really needs is a ski tow pylon for towing skate boarders!\nWouldn't that be great for a parade?...if we ever have one again.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1596069710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4848881, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by Msobczyk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596075994, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4849276, "authorName": "RobbFrehln", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbfrehln/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hate to break the string of dad jokes but I do have a question about the Boatswagon. \n@krobsklassics \nHow was the structure of this vehicle made solid? I looked at the Facebook page in addition to reading the ad here and all 261 prior comments and see no mention of structural bracing. The longitudinal strength of a bug is the arch of the body, not the pan. The strength of a boat is the V in the hill and it\u2019s associated structure. If there has not been any additional bracing to create rigidity, does the combination of the two (bug and boat) seem to keep flex reasonable?\nThanks!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596090452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849281, "authorName": "jnathanj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jnathanj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robbfrehln : Shhh. This wasn't engineered, it was imagineered.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1596090929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849419, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robbfrehln I know he noted fabricating the union of the chassis to the hull, but I do not know in detail how he accomplished it. I will not that the unit itself is VERY rigid and does not flex, rattle or seem loose by any means. \r\n\r\nSay if you need to push the car, its not like the body moves two inches up before the whole vehicle moves. It was fastened very very well, I just don't know how exactly he engineered that. \r\n\r\nThanks for all the comments and hilarious posts throughout the auction. This boat is at a FRACTION of what it would cost to duplicate such a build. The current bid wouldn't even cover 1/2 of the paint job! This \"boat\" is a work of art and an absolute blast to drive. GOOD LUCK", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596110429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849439, "authorName": "Hotstang95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotstang95/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Hotstang95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596111365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4849466, "authorName": "Paulyd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulyd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can this actually be driven in the water?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596112001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849468, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"This boat is at a FRACTION of what it would cost to duplicate such a build\"\r\nI don't think you have to worry about anyone duplicating this............", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1596112018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849472, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hotstang95 and all others, I will be happy to assist in coordinating shipping to whatever state you are from, which is typically a COD arrangement (you pay when it's delivered)\n\n@paulyd no it does not float", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1596112107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849506, "authorName": "Hotstang95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotstang95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No problem if I\u2019m the high bidder winner We will work all the arrangements out .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596112587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849513, "authorName": "turnerchris5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turnerchris5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this looks great but I'm afraid its not completely unique.......\r\n\r\nTake a look at this guys handiwork over the years, he did something quite similar, I think it was back in the eighties........\r\n\r\nhttps://www.andysaunders.net/cars-2/\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596112767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849544, "authorName": "83911SCDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/83911scdrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shipping. LOL", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1596113339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849757, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 11011, "content": "$11,011 bid placed by Msobczyk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596116802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4849845, "authorName": "MikeWWilliams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikewwilliams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you sure Big Daddy Ed Roth wasn't involved in this design???? I LOVE it!!!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596117943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849868, "authorName": "Hotstang95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotstang95/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Hotstang95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596118342, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4849873, "authorName": "Flying44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flying44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the top speed you have had this vehicle to?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596118403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4849987, "authorName": "edsnova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edsnova/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sensing a definite nautical theme on BaT this week. Very cool build!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596120181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850045, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody should build twenty of these and create an adult sized course/ride at a theme park around a track\r\n\r\nWould remind me of one of the first cars I ever drove at 3 or 4 years old at Coney Island\r\n\r\nOnly bigger and cooler :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596120905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850090, "authorName": "Sonnyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gene Winfield meets Ed Roth", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596121445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850101, "authorName": "Nevadarick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nevadarick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cMan the depth charges\u201d, unusual German U-Boat fast approaching!\r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596121596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850115, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 12521, "content": "$12,521 bid placed by Msobczyk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596121797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4850150, "authorName": "Hotstang95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotstang95/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Hotstang95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596122363, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4850203, "authorName": "clancaster21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clancaster21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the only auction I'm watching right now. 100% for entertainment as I live in land-locked Utah", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596123124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850218, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hurray for the American traits of wacky self-expression, laugh-if-you-want-I-don't-care-self-confidence, and damn-the-expense-it's-my-vision-follow-through. Those are very American traits. Without them, we wouldn't have the House on the Rock, DEVO and the B-52's, Las Vegas, zoot suits, Disneyland, San Simeon, Furries, lowriders and hot rods, Elvis impersonators, Insane Clown Posse and GWAR, Pee Wee Herman, WWF, Burning Man, barnstorming, Dollywood and The Village People. \n\nThis is perfect for someone who has a boating business...leave this parked out front, take it out for lunch at the local diner on business days. Definitely invest in a Captain's hat. \n\nI'm also impressed by the build quality and fastidiousness.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1596123330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850279, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mr._H You forgot San Francisco!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596124009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850292, "authorName": "porkchop1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porkchop1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CAN IT GO IN WATER?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596124201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850330, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@porkchop1, only if you want to sink it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1596124719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850333, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@clancaster21, you've got lakes in UT...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596124777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850337, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT should hold reading classes", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1596124831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850378, "authorName": "clancaster21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clancaster21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@msobczyk twas a joke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596125220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850417, "authorName": "Ilovecars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have read all 282 comments to date and did not see the answer to the question that I have -How and where do you get onboard this Boatswagon? Is there a swim ladder or something?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596125764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850483, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sit on the aft gunwale near the backseat & spin around and climb in like a champ\n\nReverse to get out and hop off", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596126955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850500, "authorName": "sclin10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sclin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whatever floats your boat.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1596126988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850533, "authorName": "preludebill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preludebill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doug Tabutt, here's your next ride for Radwood", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596127322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850559, "authorName": "Barryglina123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryglina123/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Barryglina123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596127749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4850652, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm pretty sure this did not come from the Tahoe Maritime Museum\r\n\r\nBest of luck bidders as it looks like a lot of fun", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596128993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850669, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@porkchop1,\n\n\u201cCAN IT GO IN WATER?\u201d\n\nYes, but it may not make it out.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1596129160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850784, "authorName": "Moonglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonglow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "100,000 comedians out of work.\r\nAnd then there's this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596130552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850831, "authorName": "CarlSampsonVW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlsampsonvw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is the driving video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596130931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850869, "authorName": "rsjag1976", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsjag1976/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No pics or vid of it in the water? Where\u2019s the prop?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596131337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850875, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rsjag1976, it doesn't float. So no prop needed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596131413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850881, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reading classes will commence after the auction", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1596131436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4850929, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put it in water but make sure you have video rolling... Will have a fun \"Top Gear\" episode on your hands!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596131729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851067, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm still trying to wrap my head around the 250K 1988 BMW M3...will be interesting to see what this ends at.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596132397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851091, "authorName": "JHBBII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhbbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect for the husband who\u2019s looking for the wife\u2019s \u201cthis was final straw!!!\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596132475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851095, "authorName": "tengrand2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tengrand2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Odie With almost 52,000 views and 1400 watchers I'm sure a lot of people are interested!! Can't wait!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596132489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851153, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yeah but interested in the \"spectacle\". not bidders. I don't think it's gonna top what happened with that Bimmer. Still trying to open up 1000+ comments on that auction to figure out what was so special about that car. My network can't handle the comment trail...lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596132680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851156, "authorName": "WoodiesCaptain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodiescaptain/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by WoodiesCaptain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596132695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4851204, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark 18,471\r\n\"Reading classes will commence after the auction\"\r\nLOL...There went my cold drink!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596132834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851262, "authorName": "Lanahama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lanahama/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Lanahama", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4851271, "authorName": "NeighborBill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neighborbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Goin' fish'in honey\"= slow trolling along the beach road music bump'n. Hope there are big sharks lurking around for the owner. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851280, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "woah that's a nice bump..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851300, "authorName": "Ilovecars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the perfect ride for a jimmy buffett concert", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851302, "authorName": "HamiltonSeth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamiltonseth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go mom!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851305, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 19730, "content": "$19,730 bid placed by chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133148, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4851306, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But does it float? :P", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851315, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In your dreams :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851317, "authorName": "Ret06Aug17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ret06aug17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "must be a late comer....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851327, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "if you miss this one, you can't buy another!!!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1596133212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851335, "authorName": "WoodiesCaptain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodiescaptain/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by WoodiesCaptain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4851338, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Showed this to a very talented automotive design friend who also is co-owner of a shop that builds high end traditional hot rods. His reaction: RAD!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851345, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hold on honey, get ready to come about.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851346, "authorName": "Ret06Aug17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ret06aug17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm waiting for CaptainMyCaptain to throw in a bid..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851347, "authorName": "Ilovecars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Theres no way one would get moored driving this", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851354, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 21999, "content": "$21,999 bid placed by chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4851362, "authorName": "ram_g", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ram_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The increments are unbelievable!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851363, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where's the poop deck?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851371, "authorName": "Moonglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonglow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm waiting for bids expressed in Pieces of Eight.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851375, "authorName": "WoodiesCaptain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodiescaptain/", "bidAmount": 22299, "content": "$22,299 bid placed by WoodiesCaptain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4851376, "authorName": "Ilovecars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this one may sell but it is definitely no sail", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851378, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you bring a car or boat trailer?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851379, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great for a Farmers Insurance ad with Cap'n Crunch", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851380, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dabloons", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851382, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does Les Schwab sell boat tires?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851398, "authorName": "Poirot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poirot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do you get in/out without a face plant?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851400, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 22999, "content": "$22,999 bid placed by chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4851403, "authorName": "Oviedoav", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oviedoav/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought that this would go around $8k, what the heck?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596133525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851407, "authorName": "ram_g", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ram_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oviedoav Same here!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851415, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This better be a one-off.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851417, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone with rusty VW bugs are busy searching C-List ads for small boats now", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1596133586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851419, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I figured just a few thou...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1596133595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851428, "authorName": "Oviedoav", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oviedoav/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ram_G, and I am a VW guy, have one going on here in a week or so!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851431, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/30/20 for $22,999 to chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133628, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4851427, "authorName": "KevinH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah - I think a fair number of us thought it would be in the $8k to $10k range. This is pretty good \u2026 :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851435, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well whoever built this had vision...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851438, "authorName": "Tootsie232", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tootsie232/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone have an old Boat and car frame??\r\nI was going to bid at 15K", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596133640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851440, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fair winds and following seas to both!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851439, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is about $8k of metalflake in this thing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851443, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @chookasd and thank you to everyone who participated!!!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1596133649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851446, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now get some skis and have fun!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851455, "authorName": "Tootsie232", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tootsie232/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have another one?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851454, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations Captain @chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851453, "authorName": "ram_g", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ram_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Just wow...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851462, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "haha!!! @tootsie232 I think I saw one at carmax in Tampa", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1596133703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851464, "authorName": "Hotstang95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotstang95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to the new owner. Enjoy \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851468, "authorName": "NeighborBill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neighborbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the buyer nice boat ride", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851474, "authorName": "ram_g", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ram_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think Factory Five (and other kit car makers) have missed the boat!!", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1596133733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851480, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Krobsklassics\r\n\r\nOne of the most enjoyable auctions of all time here on BaT\r\n\r\nThanks for the show - Well done", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1596133767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851482, "authorName": "Poirot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poirot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the other one is at bottom of a lake, buyer didn't read the no float comment...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1596133771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851491, "authorName": "Limomzn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/limomzn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851490, "authorName": "Krobsklassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krobsklassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks @trademark I appreciate the kind words and comments", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1596133805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851494, "authorName": "Ret06Aug17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ret06aug17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will be great to see at BAT success story and see what @chookasd does with it. Enjoy. This whole thing was fun...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596133817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851510, "authorName": "Msobczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msobczyk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bummed I couldn't make it happen. I figured it was worth $20 - 25k, but my wife approved budget was only $13 - 15k. Congrats to @chookasd. Where's it going?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851511, "authorName": "tengrand2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tengrand2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, but does it float?? Sorry, I couldn't resist. Great auction!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851513, "authorName": "Oviedoav", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oviedoav/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang, now I have high hopes for my '56 Bus going on here next week!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851526, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds boring in comparison\n\nIn jest\n\nGood luck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596133933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851542, "authorName": "Hotstang95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotstang95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yup. Next week 1 of 3 mustangs will go to auction ....97 cobra convertible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596133952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851551, "authorName": "Oviedoav", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oviedoav/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark , maybe I should seal it up tight to make it float before listing!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596133979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851553, "authorName": "pacotaco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacotaco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New owner is going to face a tough decision what to drive today the boat car, Ferrari the Allard or the McLaren he\u2019s bought in the last few months I\u2019m jealous", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1596133986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851588, "authorName": "Ret06Aug17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ret06aug17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This better hit the \"Popular Listings this week\" or the \"Exceptional Results\" section.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596134086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851597, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The ironic thing about all of the comments of it floating, VW actually advertised the seals on the Beetle were so good it would float!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596134101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851599, "authorName": "Oviedoav", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oviedoav/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pacotaco, ye, he has bought a lot of high $$ stuff lately!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596134113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4851602, "authorName": "Moonglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonglow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As light hearted as the concept was, it appears that the build and paint job are first class.\n\nI actually think the buyer got a good deal. Well done!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596134195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4852563, "authorName": "gsarahs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsarahs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Comments made about the Amphicar were usually that it wasn't a good boat and wasn't a good car either. Comments about this Boatswagon would be that it doesn't float at all so could be more accurately be referred to as a boat anchor, and the Amphicar is an excellent car in comparison. What this would be excellent as would be a carnival float, only if your state would allow it to be registered as a vehicle!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596138729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4853844, "authorName": "DogHigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doghigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought I had made some strange COVID purchases, but this beats them all. Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596144294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4854096, "authorName": "Distracted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/distracted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the buyer, and good luck with the divorce.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596146087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4854220, "authorName": "ArchSail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archsail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I'll be damned....never thought this oddball would go that high.\r\n.that's quite the car collection the buyer is putting together. Is that pronounced \"took acid\"?\r\nJust having fun. Enjoy the hell out of this thing......somehow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596147949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4854490, "authorName": "CLK6.3droptop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clk6.3droptop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chookasd If you need anyone to stop by and wash down your winning auctions and crack a couple beers...6.3 here is your guy!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596153189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4854527, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You guys smack talking the sale price of this car have NO idea of the cost of custom bodywork and paint. If this is something that you like, then the price is a bargain.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596154046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4855069, "authorName": "excarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/excarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I cant imagine the number of hours that were spent dreaming and imagining this to life. I bet at 23K sales price it would not even equate to minimum wage. This is truly a labor of love & a way to show off some great fabricating skills.\r\nHats off and I hope the new owner drives the \r\nheck out of it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1596165871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4855499, "authorName": "Moonglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonglow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I couldn't agree more @excarguy!\r\n\r\nWell said.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596198955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4855529, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PWSchuh - You are exactly right about the cost to create this car. There is no way that you could do this for $20 K if you were using a commercial paint shop and builder. The reason for the high bids on this car was that there are many people who understand that point, however, only a few people who have an appetite for wacky vehicles. That is a disease that I unfortunately have and I have not been able to find a cure.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1596199467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4856386, "authorName": "mewisemagic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mewisemagic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What cost more.....the car or the soon to be divorce.?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596213728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4856688, "authorName": "Leon_Kowalski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leon_kowalski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s an amazing build, but if I owned it I\u2019d have this overwhelming urge to just drive it in circles in a parking lot waving to my mom each time around!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1596217435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4860660, "authorName": "Dat2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dat2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If i were the winner I would flat tow this with one of the Maucks as my daily. Watching the necks snapping jaws dropping and what the????... would be worth the price of admission. Congrats to buyer and seller for a fun auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596277822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4861135, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonnyboy - don't you mean Gene Wilder meets David Lee Roth? :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1596293911, "type": "comment"}]