[{"id": 2582227, "authorName": "Nimrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nimrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous Ranchero! \r\nThe statement of being painted with a base and clear coat system with no receipt makes me think it was done at Earl Schieb or something. Where or who painted this baby?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538768450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582255, "authorName": "GOODGUYGARAGE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goodguygarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thats the best looking Ugly car I have ever seen...love it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538768795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582363, "authorName": "Stagehand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagehand/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Stagehand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538769918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2582408, "authorName": "Stagehand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stagehand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ugly? I think not...... you have to be of the time when something like this was unattainable. When this thing hit the Ford lot I was a poor kid without a license for another year. As a budding motocross rider I would have been King if I\u2019d pulled into the pits with this! \r\nNope not ugly at all....this represented arrival in style.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1538770355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582425, "authorName": "danman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is what I would call a 99 pointer. A car that hits all the marks, but would make that final point...if only.\r\n\r\nAnd in this case, if only it had bucket seats and a console. Not that it would keep me from wanting it in my driveway. These 72s and the 64s are my favorite Rancheros, with a bit more preference for the 64.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538770473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582511, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always love a Ranchero. will be interesting to see if we hit that $21,900, maybe. It's been a tough fall so far for auctions but love a cool Ranchero.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538771166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582610, "authorName": "351windsor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/351windsor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice color combination! My buddy had one back in the day, and we hauled all kinds of stuff with it. Don't see many around anymore. This one sure looks loved.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538771986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582629, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wish it had buckets and consul", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538772240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582631, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by mhlcat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538772259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2582639, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "anyway to document the mileage??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538772327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582694, "authorName": "ericles1028 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericles1028/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately, the past owner has passed away so the information we received was from the widow. \nMany giveaway signs show it to be the mileage on the odometer. Items such as original spare tire (never been on the ground), original dash and gauges (the gauge chrome and lenses are in MINT condition). But the best indication, would be the rear brake drums that are date coded (check photos). Along with the front upper ball joints that are still retaining factory rivets. Steering is very tight.\nI welcome the winning bidder to fly in and drive it home. A/C blowing cold with the AM radio blasting.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1538772967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582920, "authorName": "Rene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Ranchero! Add a trailer hitch and a transmission cooler to justify it as utilitarian. Then drive daily and enjoy. \nI am thinking this is a 351 Cleveland, not a Windsor. Either way it is still a great drivetrain.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538774240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582941, "authorName": "ericles1028 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericles1028/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rene Yes you are correct. It is an error in the print. I will have BaT change. Thank you!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538774464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583492, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting on the headers. Don't get me wrong, I applaud adding them. \r\n\r\nAre they FPA's? Would be tempting to swap to an RV cam and dual plane 4V manifold with a smallish 4BBl Carb.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538782664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583497, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1972. A magical 1 year only body style. I love this rig's twin, the '72 Gran Torino Sport with a \"Sportsroof\".\n\nLots of magic there until the mandated bus bumpers came the following year.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1538782904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583539, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one of these in high school and like all dumb kids in high school I had to ruin it. Not wanting to leave a nice car alone me and my buddies put a tunnel ram on it! Never ran worth a crap after that.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538784028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583545, "authorName": "rbmojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbmojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a \u201872 Gran Torino 2dr with 351W ... with both horsepower. Good job this is really a Cleveland.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1538784146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583568, "authorName": "slowbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowbird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang that looks nice. Too nice. Ding it up a bit and make the engine run rough so I can buy it for $1000...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538785178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583811, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to those who commented regarding the engine. The text has been amended to reflect that this is a 351ci Cleveland V8, and the specs and original power ratings have been revised accordingly.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538793808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583894, "authorName": "Jzack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jzack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I literally just read a PM article about how this, a 1972 Ranchero, was the most important car of that year, the year I was born. Thanks BaT!\n\nhttps://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/g23320934/car-history/?src=nl&mag=rdt&list=nl_rdt_news&date=100418&slide=99", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538798331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583987, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you appreciate awesome automotive air conditioning, look no further than the Ranchero. (Or its longtime rival, the Chevy El Camino / GMC Sprint.)\r\n\r\nThat same A/C system was developed to cool a station wagon with an interior four times the size. You can drive around in a sweater in this thing, with the air going full blast in August if you like.\r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1538805782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584060, "authorName": "northerndancer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northerndancer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just don\u2019t understand why these don\u2019t command Daytona money (or better). Nicer to drive, gorgeous and limited production. A great long-term investment for the eventual lucky winner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538824707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584101, "authorName": "Diego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2112\n\nThis is not a \"1 year only body style\" as this generation lasted through 1976. I think the 1977-79 version based on the LTD II may be the same platform too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538828801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584163, "authorName": "1936fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1936fred/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by 1936fred", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538830712, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2584197, "authorName": "RAMJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Room for three, the family Ranchero.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538831512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584339, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were the original exhaust manifolds by chance in the garage, or somewhere where you were able to get them from the widow?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538836429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584341, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by mhlcat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538836457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2584346, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you didn\u2019t ask about the manifolds would you mind checking? Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538836621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584449, "authorName": "ericles1028 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericles1028/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mhlcat - The exhaust manifolds were given to us by the widow.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538840601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584466, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you I think it would be good to have them, even if a guy didn\u2019t put them back. Glwa I\u2019m trying", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538841120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584685, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mhlcat A good bold bid by somebody who wants the car. Seller is smiling\r\nToo bad there wasn\u2019t something definite to go on regarding the mileage.. yearly shop receipts etc. Definitely a well kept car even if it has 137,000 on it. Possibly Seller should be convinced to provide better photos of that passenger footwell. Seems like a floor issue is beginning there. Can\u2019t really tell from that grainy photo.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538849074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584695, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Diego This is a 1 year only body when considering the front sheet metal. The grille was changed and diving board bumpers were added in \u201873 ( as I\u2019m sure you know) . Many engineering improvements here for \u201872. A huge change being Ford\u2019s moving from unibody to full frame, similar to what Chevelles had been running. \nI am in the crowd that really likes the \u201872. Then there\u2019s the group that think Torino/ Rancheros stopped after 70/71. :- \nBring a 429 ?. I also like that the grille has the car version of the \u2018Big Rig\u2019 grille which was so popular when brought out on the \u201878/79 F trucks. Given that the Ranchero was targeted to be some kind of \u2018car-like\u2019 truck ( a whole \u2018nuther debate), i like that the grille gives this one some \u2018truck presence\u2019 .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538849834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584817, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Diego is correct. A \"body style\" is the whole design of the car, not just things like grille and bumpers. If most of the body parts will interchange between a '72 and a '76, that's one body style. \r\n\r\nThe full-size Chevys of 1977 to 1991 are a perfect example. Aside from a switch to a more formal (aka upright at the rear) roofline around 1980, the body of that car never really changed. Oh sure, grilles, taillights, headlights, mirrors, etc. etc. changed every few years. But that was the same basic body style the whole run.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538854867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2585254, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cartruck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538879671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2585365, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@West-Coaster I\u2019ll allow you your opinion. :-)) I consider the \u201869 Camaro a one year only, despite lots of interchangeability tween 67/8/9.. And to me the \u201872 Torino Ranchero is too. Often ( by design and economic necessity ) that specific \u2018body style\u2019 can get pretty buried by sheetmetal changes and trim, bumpers etc. \u2018Interchangeability\u2019 defined by \u2018does the part bolt on?\u2019 can be subjective.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538896290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2585694, "authorName": "Diego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carstruck, it's more than just an opinion \u2013\u00a0it's fact. \r\n\r\nAmerican automobile manufacturers have regularly given facelifts to cars for decades until the 1980s. When people refer to 1955-56-57 Chevys, they don't say a \"one-year body\" \u2013\u00a0they understand they're all the same generation and understand American cars received changes year-by-year. In 1958 Chevy had a true one-year generation and then it resumed for 1959-60, 1961-62, 1963-64, etc.\r\n\r\n@West-Coaster is absolutely correct.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538927403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2585752, "authorName": "truenorthcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/truenorthcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very good presentation here, I think the body style on this year still holds up well today. I bought a 67 Ranchero XL last year in much the same condition as what is here & I just love it. It gets positive vibes where ever I go. Just one thing that drives me crazy, I just wish people would stop coming up & saying \"I just love your El Camino\" & when I tell them it's a Ford Ranchero, they go \"oh....... Ford made one too\".........Arrrrrrrrgh!!!!!!\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1538929597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2585798, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Diego Whaaaa? 55/56/57 are kinda th\u2019 same? Say it isn\u2019t so! lol \nI\u2019ll allow you to have your opinion too.. No charge ?\nOh, and I for one am very glad \u201858 was a \u2018one year only\u2019.. ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538931557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2589599, "authorName": "Rogerswap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerswap/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Rogerswap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539044514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2590529, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by mhlcat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539098728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2591594, "authorName": "Rogerswap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerswap/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Rogerswap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539113123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594769, "authorName": "jas280z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jas280z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carstruck,@West-Coaster, and @Diego, would a '63 Corvette coupe be a one year body style? Certainly it is the same generation as all C2 Corvettes, but my opinion would be that it is a one year only body style.\n\nBack to this car though, looks awesome! Well taken care of and great to see the Marti Report. BaT allows too many poorly documented muscle cars here with little documentation to back up the claims about how it rolled out of the factory. Not here though! The engine bay is immaculate, makes my '71 Mach 1 jealous.\n\nGood luck with the auction!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539193273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594772, "authorName": "Diego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jas280z\r\n\r\nThe 1963 Corvette is a C2, which was produced from 1963-67.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539193284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594780, "authorName": "jas280z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jas280z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Diego, obviously. But,I would say it is also a one year only body style, since the split window is such an integral part of the cars appeal and current value. A more glaring example would be my '71 Mach 1. It is the same generation as a 64 1/2 Mustang, but a completely different body style.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539193402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594793, "authorName": "Diego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jas280z\r\n\r\nA sedan is a body style. A coupe is a body style. A station wagon is a body style.\r\n\r\nRemoving a window split doesn't change the body style. It's no different than changing the grille year-to-year. \r\n\r\nAnd, no, 1964.5 and 1971 Mustangs are of different generations.\r\n\r\nHopefully the seller is amused by this tangent.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539193602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594818, "authorName": "jas280z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jas280z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Diego. Body style can have several meanings. Yes, coupe, convertible, limousine, etc... are one definition. It is also more loosely used to refer to the specific styling of a particular model year or set of run of model years.\r\n\r\nAlso, the 1964 1/2 to 1973 are most definitely the same generation. http://mustangthefirst50years.com/1st-gen.html\r\n\r\n\r\n@ericles1028, does the car still have a 2bbl carb, or was the change to a 4bbl?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539193926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594851, "authorName": "ericles1028 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericles1028/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jas280z The car does a 2bbl. The video shows me driving the car. Still has plenty of pep for a 2bbl (I know, I know....it's nothing special, but she moves. :) \r\nAlso, when looking at the interior, we decided to pull the front seat out in hopes to find a buildsheet. Sitting in the springs was the original build sheet which is pictured above.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539194252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594995, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who cares if the Seller is amused by a tangential discussion.. What would BaT be without tangents? It\u2019s a big part ( big!? HUge .. it\u2019s \u2018you\u2019ge people.. YoU\u2019ge.. ) part of BaT\u2019s considerable success. Seller is on here to sell, and he most definitely will sell if\u2019n his reserve is reasonable..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539195578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595003, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ericles1028 Seller that one floor pan shot suggests a possibly very rusty floor pan .. Any thoughts of addressing that? Possibly with a better photo.? Maybe a pulled back carpet photo if it is indeed suffering from \u2018significant surface rust\u2019 ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595041, "authorName": "Diego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, @carstruck, I have the silly idea that a seller on this site probably would like the discussion to be focused on his car rather than look at a link from a company in Indiana as supporting commentary.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595054, "authorName": "ericles1028 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericles1028/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carstruck The underside is solid with ZERO rust issues. That is still the factory undercoating/sound deadener. Never wanted to touch it up, then it looks like there's issues.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539196066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595090, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jaz280z Oh, you\u2019ve stirred the hornet\u2019s nest now ?. I love it. I am jealous of your Mach1 James Bond car, one of my favorite Mustangs, whatever body style it may be. \r\n Tough call on the 63 Corvette.. Definitely one of the essential car guy vetting questions on any college entrance exam worth its salt.. \u2018 okay.. which year Corvette was known as the \u2018split window\u2019?.. \u2018 \r\nMany people don\u2019t know that answer.. The split and the various urban legends as to why they stopped it, definitely cause that to be the most easily identifiable of the \u201863 to 67.. ( Although my pants size changes the most when i see the non \u201867 fender vent and hear the deep rumble of the BB.. ) And for many i\u2019d venture most identifiable from amongst ALL Corvettes. \r\nIt\u2019s definitely a 1 year only significant body feature..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539196472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595105, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ericles1028 I totally understand.. Am a huge \u2018non-fan\u2019 of underbody black, although sometimes there are uses..\r\n Just if i were bidding, i\u2019d want a clear photo of that.. the photo suggests \u2018crumble\u2019..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539196604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595324, "authorName": "jas280z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jas280z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ericles1028, it's probably honestly better with the 2bbl if all else is relatively stock. A 4bbl may provide more pull at highway speed due to the increased airflow, but can be difficult to tune for good off idle acceleration with the 2bbl heads and cam for the exact same reason. \r\n\r\nKeep it stock if you are looking to just light up the tires every now and then at a stop light.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539198551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2598326, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by mhlcat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539270999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2603103, "authorName": "mynsbgr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynsbgr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a single comment for nearly two days?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539369985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603262, "authorName": "SpeedShop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a 1974 Ranchero though I would have preferred the '72 -- it was much better looking! Love that front end.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539371615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603268, "authorName": "ericles1028 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericles1028/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mynsbgr The car does speak for itself. I'm here for any questions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539371705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603302, "authorName": "mynsbgr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynsbgr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect business will pick up shortly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539371959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603526, "authorName": "sir_boomme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_boomme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "man... I want this... the love of my life was a dark blue 72 ranchero I owned back in 77. I sold it when gas went above 50 cents a gallon... hated myself for selling it ever since. Unfortunately, this one just stepped above my available pocketbook :( - if I had a couple weeks to sell off some rare books... this baby would be mine!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539374207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603558, "authorName": "Oversteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oversteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a baby blue, 1973 Ranchero with a 302. This \u201872 was THE one I wanted. Beautiful front end and an upgrade the the 351C. This one is amazing. Needs the Torino factory ram air hood to be perfect (for me). If the wife would let me, I\u2019d be all over this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539374610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603563, "authorName": "mynsbgr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynsbgr/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by mynsbgr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539374689, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2603578, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by mhlcat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539374941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2603591, "authorName": "mynsbgr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynsbgr/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by mynsbgr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539375035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2603594, "authorName": "MercuryItalia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercuryitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately for me...\r\nThis auction ends about 7 hours before tonight's Mega Millions lottery drawing...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539375069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603598, "authorName": "mhlcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhlcat/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by mhlcat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539375124, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2603603, "authorName": "Oversteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oversteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My bad, this HAS the hood. Was thinking the Cobra Jet hood scoop of previous years. \r\nThis one IS PERFECT!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1539375148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603612, "authorName": "mynsbgr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynsbgr/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by mynsbgr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539375307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2603626, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MercuryItalia seriously? You could win this one with a scratch off.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1539375596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603629, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very neat Ranchero. Last year for the tight bumpers, still a big car but not noseheavy yet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539375601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603627, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/12/18 at $16,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539375601, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2603632, "authorName": "mynsbgr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynsbgr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I tried :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539375662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603633, "authorName": "jas280z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jas280z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, I'd have kept it for that offer as well. Hopefully high bidder and seller can agree on a price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539375670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2603638, "authorName": "ericles1028 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericles1028/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mynsbgr Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539375817, "type": "comment"}]