[{"id": 14674512, "authorName": "MagniMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magniman/", "bidAmount": 2019, "content": "$2,019 bid placed by MagniMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718040778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14674665, "authorName": "solidol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solidol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last thing I was expecting to see on BAT today, artful!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718041361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14674676, "authorName": "CliffElam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cliffelam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw that bike in person in the Miami BMW Motorcycle shop and the sheer presence of the bike is \u2026 huge. It just dominated a room full of bikes. Quite a thing.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1718041398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14674714, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Talk about amazing details.\r\nEaster eggs over all over this bike.\r\n\r\nMakes a Rune seem run of the mill!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1718041476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14674728, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought this was from BMW at first! Striking!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718041518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14674740, "authorName": "Shelby314159", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelby314159/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Shelby314159", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718041562, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14674860, "authorName": "AZXB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azxb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BMW wishes the R18 could look like this.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1718041890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14675016, "authorName": "AbnMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abnmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sheer beauty. My only tiny change I'd do personally is the quilted pillion. I'd change to smooth brown leather but everything else I'd keep as is and ride the snot out of it every chance I got.\r\n\r\nIn woolen pants, knee high lace up boots and a brown leather aviator helmet with goggles.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1718042375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14675139, "authorName": "countachguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countachguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful artwork. @seller ; How difficult it is to remove the rear wheel (looks like a lot of bodywork in the way)?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718042715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14675140, "authorName": "Tambourello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tambourello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bike designers have too much fun", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718042716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14675264, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If not for that \"gewaltig\" faux number plate sitting on the front fender, announcing to the entire universe that indeed, this mostly-tastefully-interpretation represents the builder's \"sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period from the past\", I would agree that it's a refined head turner (for the right reasons), and an aesthete's delight. But imagine for a moment, Peter Fonda's Capt America '52 panhead with a custom plaque that read \"CHOPPER\"......some art does not need any additional explanation, you dig, man? ;-) Advertising, I get it. But just like the \"Joe's EZ Auto\" emblem on the low mileage Conti GT you just stole, thank God it's easily removable. GLWTA!!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1718043012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14675284, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@countachguy is easy, touring HD way more complicated. There is a central rod that's holds fender + one bold on swingarm", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1718043071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14675386, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@daviduccio design was inspired by 1934 BMW R7, prewar prototype, so that's why there is a plate on fender", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1718043345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14675450, "authorName": "trizzuth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trizzuth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a WICKED looking bike. Amazing work by whomever made it look like this!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718043561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14675462, "authorName": "originalbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/originalbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AZXB - I am highly confident that BMW Motorrad would not want the R18 to look like this.\r\n\r\nWe all see the world through our own and often different eyes and that ties into the visual separation of what we like or do not that is often different, while at the same time we can be hopelessly in love with the same things rather frequently. \r\n\r\nIf that were not truethen best selling bikes and cars would notever be and the classics and highly desireable ones as they age would never exist.\r\n\r\nWhile I admire the time and effort that went into this company creating their version of the ultra rare BMW R7 Prototype, that was thankfully discovered in pieces and boxes and incomplete in the basement of BMW's HQ in Munich when that building was about to start a full ground to rooftop renovation and modernization. Eventually with the help of many talented and passionate individuals it was brought back to todays operational and stunningly beautiful art deco life to be admisred by almost everyone who has seen it. \r\n\r\nBut for my eye it is far from being attractive or even close to what BMW's incredible one-of-a-kind beauty brought to all of us who love these machines.\r\n\r\nIn this MCN story you can see the two almost side by side and compare for yourself, but in black with white pinstripes as was originally created by BMW I think it looks better than in this Bavarian Creme White option.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2019/may/bmw-r7-custom-concept-1934-nmoto-r-ninet/\r\n\r\nI am sure this machine, as there are a smal number of others out there in various finishes and trims, since owners got too make many choices in the build process, will find a loving home but it does nothing for me.\r\n\r\n With all due respect and like all auctions we will see how much people love it based oin their individual bids over the next week. Good luck to all.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1718043593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14675698, "authorName": "gman111111", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gman111111/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Originalbob, I agree with you 100%. I happen to be in love with BMW's new R20 concept, and hopefully they will not screw up the production version like the R18 concept when it finally was released.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1718044387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14675727, "authorName": "tommygunfla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommygunfla/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by tommygunfla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718044500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14676037, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrewsharley: Yes, I am aware of the peculiar location and orientation of front fender license plate brackets on many pre-war bikes, though I have my doubts about the functionality of such (you could only read the plate from the lateral view, pretty much perpendicular to the direction of the bike). No, I was only voicing my particular 2 deutschemarks' worth, that the Nostalgia brand advertising is a bit over-the-top (of the fender, get it? :-0), since it's done a bit more tastefully in multiple locations, such as stitched into the saddle. \r\n\r\nYou're not gonna see any full-car-length Singer decals on something coming out of their shop, if you know what I mean. \r\n\r\nYou can get real, vintage, Waffen SS (or Wehrmacht if you wanna be politically correct) plates off ebay for not much dough; again, it's all a matter of personal taste, but for the kind of price tag on this kind of build, and the attention the build will garner from Beemer/Beamer-philes, I wouldn't think such blatant commercialism is warranted. But, hey, that's just me and my nit-picking......if I didn't already have one in my garage it certainly would not stop me bidding on this fine piece of rolling American flavored Teutonism. GLWTA!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1718045546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14676166, "authorName": "Papaed78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papaed78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the art deco look on just about everything", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718045932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14676535, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool piece!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718047079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14676620, "authorName": "G8RGTK8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g8rgtk8/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by G8RGTK8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718047441, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14677043, "authorName": "Ontwowheelsaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ontwowheelsaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More info at www.nmoto.com where you can even buy a kit now to dress up your own R nineT to look a little like this.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718048961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14678122, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great photography, beautiful bike.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718052928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14678163, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ontwowheelsaz there is a HUGE difference between completed commission and just a \"kit\"", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1718053114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14678612, "authorName": "Ontwowheelsaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ontwowheelsaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrewsharley - I couldn\u2019t agree more and the price should reflect that on this beautiful build. Bold move going with No Reserve as I know what the completed bikes typically sell for, GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718055508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14678640, "authorName": "lucky6600", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucky6600/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing just so wicked cool!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718055811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14679504, "authorName": "tommygunfla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommygunfla/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by tommygunfla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718064424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14679608, "authorName": "scscarborough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scscarborough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A clumsy mistake flag on your comment @trizzuth. My apologies to you and @BaT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718065627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14679681, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I don\u2019t believe I\u2019ve ever seen a BMW bike like this. Looks fabulous!\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718066367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14679682, "authorName": "Mil5150", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mil5150/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Mil5150", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718066373, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14680088, "authorName": "2Rich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2rich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautifully crafted, reasonable approximation of the original, IMO. Hats off to the maker.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1718071602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14680438, "authorName": "Davidwebb07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidwebb07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bavarian Auto Works got to love them even in a crazy classic build such as this from a custom shop! Beautiful machine! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718077764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14680633, "authorName": "dBDawg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbdawg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think the builder really understood the design elements of the Era this bike is trying to emulate. Proportion and line elegance play heavy in it. Shame, but I understand a retrofit is not an easy task to undertake, let alone scale. it would be fun to try to fix the mistakes if it was cheaper tho....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718083355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14681222, "authorName": "PriscillaWhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/priscillawhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWNgSQ9lcqo\r\nLeno and builder walk around", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718110830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14681229, "authorName": "Phillip_Shaffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phillip_shaffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful piece of Craftmanship , I would ride it, Super cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718110886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14681265, "authorName": "one_twenty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/one_twenty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would guess most of the first to get interested in this bit of Nostalgia are or have been dedicated BMW jockeys. I rode British bikes back in the day. Never rode a BMW but always admired them from a distance. Did not like the clunky sound they made when changing gears though. I think I may have thought of them, back in the day, as conservative or perhaps an older person's ride. Now I will occasionally read comments for a BMW listing to learn more about the various models. I believe it is safe to say there is a personality type that tends to feel originality is sacred, should never be messed with. I tend to gravitate toward improving the breed, sometimes esthetics, sometimes performance. I feel somewhat confident when I say this bike is a beautiful evolution and tribute and does not suffer, visually, from variations from the original one off. I feel somewhat confident saying this, in part, because I have been a designer for 60 years.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718111337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14681271, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe I'm wrong - but the original one-off 1934 bike has a shorter distance between the handlebar grip and the seat - than the Nostalgia, which looks like it needs longer arms to ride comfortably.\r\nThank you very much - ShineOn YCD's\r\nPS - as a 60 year designer, maybe Mr. @one_twenty will know?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718111419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14681298, "authorName": "Wallsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. I have never been a fan of the BMW opposed twin engine because I always thought it made the bike too wide and looked kind of silly, but I'll say it again. Wow. This is just a really cool looking bike. GLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1718111776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14681299, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PriscillaWhite - nice, but not this bike!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718111785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14681824, "authorName": "pkight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkight/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShineOn\u2026I have the exact bike except black and gold. No, the bike doesn\u2019t have an ergonomic problem. I\u2019m 5\u20199 and the reach is easy. The two riding challenges are a steering head that creates a semi-tractor steering radius, and the shifter is essentially free floating with no lever for the foot so you have to pull up rather than flick your ankle. However, it rides like a dream in most riding situations once you adjust. I have a lot of true vintage bikes that I ride only when my assistant is in the office and the truck and bike ramps are ready to go. I love the bikes, but it is nice to have an artful modern rendition of a classic and be able to ride it an hour to lunch and back with no worries!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1718116650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14681849, "authorName": "one_twenty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/one_twenty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShineOn \n\n\n\n@ShineOn It does look like the reach is longer from the saddle to the bars on Nostalgia. Gives the bike a slightly longer, leaner look I believe. Copied both the one off and this bike and put them side by side but hard to tell. Scaled drawings of both overlaid would be fun. German men were shorter in 1934. About 5'6\" average I believe.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718117094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14681976, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr. @one_twenty and Mr. @pkight - you both just proved the immense value of being here and participating on BaT.\r\nThank you very much for your insight and advice.\r\nShineOn YCD's", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718117911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14682473, "authorName": "dBDawg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbdawg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShineOn In the interest of ergonomics, the position of the floor boards on this bike are up and back, unlike a BMW from the 30s, where your feet rest under the cylinders. I'm 6'2\" , all legs, and I fit my R11 just fine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718121352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14682682, "authorName": "victoriousmaximus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/victoriousmaximus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs a hack!\r\nDo they still call them that?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718123026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14683494, "authorName": "dominator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dominator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Comparing apple and oranges as one is much more usable (and less expensive) but I prefer the original art deco style.\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1931-bmw-r11/\r\nBMW sure knew how to design them back then! \u2764\ufe0f", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1718126816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14683507, "authorName": "nbercier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nbercier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike- I had a black one with white pinstriping- I think it was the 5th one NMOTO delivered- Rode like a dream and never failed to attract a crowd. Sold it after 2 years and this should be 50k plus easily!\r\nGLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718126846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14686622, "authorName": "Shelbyisthe1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbyisthe1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful garage bike or trip around the block. The riding position with the floorboards back so far looks horribly uncomfortable for any ride over 30-minutes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718135801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14688195, "authorName": "oldcardoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcardoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It doesn't look very comfortable to drive . Seat back too far and you have to lay down to drive it and your feet are in back of you looks like . Pretty to look at for sure but not to drive anywhere for any distance or at least it seems that way to me .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718142272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14688595, "authorName": "Premierautofl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/premierautofl/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Premierautofl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718146199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14688692, "authorName": "LongDucDong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longducdong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I rather like this build! All too often we see \"retro\" builds that dont look retro at all, but this properly wears that badge! GLWTA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1718147123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14689565, "authorName": "Le.Sorcier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/le.sorcier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gawd....and I thought the K1 was the ugliest bike BMW made......this one takes the cake!!!!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1718156515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14689793, "authorName": "Feetandkneestogether", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/feetandkneestogether/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People saying the ergonomics look bad but haven\u2019t ridden one should read the comments by people who\u2019ve owned one and say it rides and feels great.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1718159715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14692208, "authorName": "NCR600TT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncr600tt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I understand these were $80,000 when new. Iconic had one at auction, where it realized $37,450. This color looks better. At least 5 bikes were built. Amazing project, amazing craftsmanship.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718208136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14698883, "authorName": "Bobsbikes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsbikes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In days gone by the upcoming weekend was referred to simply as the \u201cLoudon Classic\u201d, similar to \u201cSturgis\u201d today. Loudon was the start of the renegade classics when the state police had to be called in to calm the storm. I know, I live here. Today it is a much more serene scene with guys acting tough and ornery but they pale in comparison. One thing that is a consistent with days of yore is the artwork of some of these machines, Harleys, Indians, S&S, take your pick, they are head turners. The Nostalgia is the same, a head turner that I\u2019m sure can s__T and git. Not for me necessarily but still\u2026\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718236246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14700405, "authorName": "csilver1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csilver1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks similar to the bolt on kit that NMOTO offered for 7K.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718275647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14701932, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@csilver1 it's a 2 different stories", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718292716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14708964, "authorName": "Eaats33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eaats33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bavarian Rune \ud83e\udd73", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1718317169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14709022, "authorName": "stevenanastos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenanastos/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by stevenanastos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718317477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14709078, "authorName": "MoparMan13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moparman13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrewsharley (The Seller): Very cool bike. How many of this exact model were built? Do you have the original sales invoices, build paperwork from NMOTO?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718317885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14710124, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Vintageant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718330029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14710377, "authorName": "stevenanastos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenanastos/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by stevenanastos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718333594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14711116, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MoparMan13 yes, do have an original contract + appraisal", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718366105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14714801, "authorName": "Speedracer800", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer800/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "God I hate the music during a video. Trying to hear the car/bike but instead the music dominates the video. Real buyers want to hear the vehicle..not the \"badazz\" sound track selected to represent it.", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1718388623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14715599, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Speedracer800 we will shoot on iphone next time", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718391450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14719255, "authorName": "MV43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller... Still trying to understand this beautiful BMW. So, it started as a factory built R nineT or as a R7? Then it was completely dissasembled and an aftermarket kit was used to create a nostalgic look imitating a one off BMW factory build from the 30's? I like it but then I own an R18 and like it as well. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718407643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14719980, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 22850, "content": "$22,850 bid placed by Vintageant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718416921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14720032, "authorName": "stevenanastos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenanastos/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by stevenanastos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718417464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14720837, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MV43 the new BMW R nineT Pure was a donor for this build, after the new bike was stripped till frame/engine and recreated using handcrafted aluminum parts. Design was inspired by the pre-war prototype BMW R7. All body parts are aluminum, fuel tank cover and exhaust pipe / fishtails are SS by hand as well. They build around 27 bikes. First one was participating at Pebble Beach and was on display at BMW museum in Munich. Year later BMW released R18 with mostly same fishtails, so i bet BMW designers went to museum =) It's only drivetrain, frame and wheels from donor, rest is handcrafted parts.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1718451024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14721032, "authorName": "leesdiamonds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leesdiamonds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just now saw this - looks like a European hippy\u2019s dream come true. Super mix of modern meets yesterday. Very cool \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1718455391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14723167, "authorName": "Motogrotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motogrotto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Much more goes into a build like this than meets the eye. Most people can not even begin to comprehend how many hours and what it takes to take on a project like this and see it through. There are many stalled projects for sale on BaT to illustrate this. Nice work @andrewsharley I seldom look at new machines as I am old school to the bone and lost in the times gone by. However this bike is a very impressive example of what can be acheived through dedicated hard work and passion. What a treat!\r\nGrotto", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1718472269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14724085, "authorName": "PiscatorialPastor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piscatorialpastor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Loving it ~~ can't buy it ~~ but love it!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1718475433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14724404, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Motogrotto suggesting you to visit this web - www.henne.us", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718476785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14725124, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 25300, "content": "$25,300 bid placed by Vintageant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718479485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14729414, "authorName": "Eaats33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eaats33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably a dissenting viewpoint here, but in my opinion most pre-war BMW\u2019s have a decidedly and downright funky looking appearance. \nAs stated earlier \u201ca hippy\u2019s dream\u201d likely sums it all up the best.\nThe R5 and R6 were about the only decent looking early BMW models.\nNonetheless, this motorcycle is an interesting retro interpretation.\nGood luck to all.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718548375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14733124, "authorName": "KenTillyUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kentillyuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It concerns me when I see a vehicle, car or bike, for sale with only 54 miles on the clock. Why is it being sold at such a low mileage? Does it not handle or perform as well as expected, dangerous to ride? It looks like a great bike and I would love to own it but as I say, the low mileage is a worry to me.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1718566979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14734747, "authorName": "SchwarzHorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schwarzhorse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Indian ?\r\nHarley-Davidson ?\r\nHonda Rune ?\r\n..Bavarian Motor Werks roundel...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1718579864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14735053, "authorName": "1967Shelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967shelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful build and big fan of BMW bikes. Wife says\u2026.Don\u2019t even think about it Pop Pop. \ud83e\udd26\u200d\u2642\ufe0f", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1718583663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14735378, "authorName": "DangerDong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dangerdong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was the base? A R Ninet pure? classic?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718588197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14735615, "authorName": "teshunc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teshunc/", "bidAmount": 25550, "content": "$25,550 bid placed by teshunc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718592168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14736294, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Vintageant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718624796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14736313, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DangerDong Pure. I believe just because of frame and forks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718625270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736320, "authorName": "oly1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oly1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to say that I am not a bike guy but this is a beautiful bike!! If I was into bikes I would be bidding on this beauty. 1 of the nicest bikes I have seen.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718625373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736323, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KenTillyUK jus selling my collection", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718625409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736343, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All hand made. Really cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718625947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736361, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, incredible. One of a kind.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718626471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736426, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very striking! I love this, possibly partly because that exhaust can reminds me of the tin toys that we had as kids with its exaggerated pinched seam.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718627578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736487, "authorName": "Pipa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hello, is this place where this bike was built? http://www.henne.us", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718628397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736697, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an absolute beauty! It's apparent that many, many hours went into this incredible build. I love how the look hearkens back to the art deco days.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718630831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736721, "authorName": "KenTillyUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kentillyuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Andrewsharley. I appreciate that you are selling your collection, however, when you purchased it the bike also had done even less mileage and I am asking why did he sell it with so little mileage after putting in so much effort in the building of the bike?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718631151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736738, "authorName": "rnridout", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rnridout/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is what it is, and accordingly, I think it\u2019s pretty cool, aside from the ridiculous \u201cnostalgia\u201d plate on the fender. Should replace it with one that says \u201cduh\u201d. Would be nice to see a drive by ride featuring a rider of known height on the bike making some passes and some turns. That would clear up some reach and rideability questions maybe. GLWA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1718631349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736758, "authorName": "2014LTDLTZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2014ltdltz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Taste is a personal thing.\n\nGLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718631676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736941, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pipa no, this is new shop of original builder", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718633196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736948, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KenTillyUK i'm not young, so not riding a lot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718633264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14736960, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rnridout you can google an article in Maxim magazine about this matter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718633406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14737041, "authorName": "kenundrummer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenundrummer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Geeez. Striking, yes. Pretty...Not so sure. Perhaps, only in the eye of the beholder.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718634103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14737108, "authorName": "jdt10768", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdt10768/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting build, but the 'Nostalgia' plate seems very unnecessary. It's sort of implied by the bike, ya? glwa!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718634672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14737203, "authorName": "Baron_Samedi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baron_samedi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just my $.02, I like the look of this bike. I think it looks good in the creme. BUT, I wish the exhausts didn't have those pressed-steel seams. The rest of the bike looks built to a very high standard, but IMO the exhausts cheapen it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718635372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14737419, "authorName": "Sherlock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherlock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well done indeed. I like quirky stuff. If I were still riding this might end up in my garage. Cheers!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718637296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14737457, "authorName": "Seriousvintagecollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seriousvintagecollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful recreation of Art Deco R 7, agree 100% with @Motogrotto, No Reserve = happy winner\r\nGLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718637640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14738019, "authorName": "45B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/45b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a Must Have for cruising Ft Lauderdale Beach or better yet Collins Ave....GLWTA...Absolutely Beautiful!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718641490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14738130, "authorName": "samakijoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".\r\nGreat bike. It's all been said.\r\nBut the best accessory is the pedestrian slicer.\r\nLet's hope that Ralph Nader isn't monitoring this auction...;-)\r\n\r\nFor you young guys, Google is your best friend.......\r\n.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718642377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14738544, "authorName": "jdt10768", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdt10768/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the slicer/dicer, but only as a license plate - or for slicing actual humans", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718644309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14739233, "authorName": "Warplauers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warplauers/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by Warplauers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718646009, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14739268, "authorName": "sgmfrpsrgthoa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgmfrpsrgthoa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One mans beauty is another mans ugly. I say former, I think it looks great!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718646092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14739551, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Vintageant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718646767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14739647, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not a \"bike\" guy, nor have I read the comments. This is the coolest one I have ever seen. At \"no reserve\" (kudos to you), the viewing only \"peanut\" gallery (including myself) thanks you for the entertainment your auction brings us; and so the price well deserves to exceed your expectations. If BaT had co-written The Beach Boy song the wording would be: \"Wish they'd all be no reserve auctions\". GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718647034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14739722, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hoppy18 appreciate it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718647255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14739856, "authorName": "Ghost922", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghost922/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own Nostalgia #7 (black) which was originally being built for Billy Joel\u2019s museum but he got mad that it was not delivered on agreed timeline so I got it. The bike is absolutely beautifully built and very rideable (like the base bike RnineT). You will never ride it or park it without attracting positive attention.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718647638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14739958, "authorName": "Pipez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ghost922 Billy Joel doesn't deserve it anyway. good job!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718647886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740178, "authorName": "jasonshou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonshou/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by jasonshou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718648597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740199, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 27300, "content": "$27,300 bid placed by Vintageant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718648683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740214, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never seen anything like this in my life. Amazing. GLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1718648730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740218, "authorName": "MagniMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magniman/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by MagniMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718648734, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740232, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by Vintageant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718648783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740241, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718648808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740323, "authorName": "jasonshou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonshou/", "bidAmount": 29999, "content": "$29,999 bid placed by jasonshou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718649117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740346, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by Vintageant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718649172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740372, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the 2 grizzled veterans duking it out in the 11th round.....who will emerge victorious?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718649252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740382, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The video missed an opportunity to illustrate how to sit on it. The air filter placement looks awkward.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718649308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740402, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yeah, and I thought the \"storage pillbox\" was a passenger pillion when I first saw it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718649375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740511, "authorName": "teshunc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teshunc/", "bidAmount": 30750, "content": "$30,750 bid placed by teshunc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718649746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740513, "authorName": "Fredand5kids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredand5kids/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Fredand5kids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718649752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740528, "authorName": "ejhansen05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejhansen05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting interesting with some new bidders at the last minute.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1718649783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740532, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by Vintageant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718649796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740540, "authorName": "Fredand5kids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredand5kids/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by Fredand5kids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718649816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740549, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fred and 31 kids, you mean", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718649854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740551, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 34750, "content": "$34,750 bid placed by Vintageant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718649861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740566, "authorName": "Fredand5kids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredand5kids/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Fredand5kids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718649909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740600, "authorName": "teshunc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teshunc/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by teshunc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650000, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740608, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is not a motorbike. This is art", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740611, "authorName": "Fredand5kids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredand5kids/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by Fredand5kids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740621, "authorName": "jdt10768", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdt10768/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "def need peashell helmet and goggles for this one", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718650052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740623, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how bad does the virgin want it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740637, "authorName": "teshunc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teshunc/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by teshunc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740638, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bad!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718650127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740640, "authorName": "ejhansen05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejhansen05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone's going home today with a beautiful bike. I wish I had the spare $$ and room. Sidecars take up a lot of space.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718650137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740651, "authorName": "Fredand5kids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredand5kids/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Fredand5kids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740660, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "maybe not bad enough?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740665, "authorName": "Ghost922", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghost922/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These bikes sold originally for around $75k. This looks like a charity sale.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718650195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740684, "authorName": "teshunc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teshunc/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by teshunc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740699, "authorName": "Fredand5kids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredand5kids/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Fredand5kids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14740728, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ghost922: Really? I thought I saw something awhile back (2018) they were like $50k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718650372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740739, "authorName": "Mrkreilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrkreilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I checked. New was 56,000", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1718650419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740744, "authorName": "Fredand5kids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredand5kids/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/17/24 for $40,000 to Fredand5kids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650430, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14740747, "authorName": "ejhansen05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejhansen05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And they are not in production any more.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718650444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740750, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "who says I'm getting old?! $49,500\r\nhttps://www.rideapart.com/news/270097/nmoto-nostalgia-classic-bmw-r7/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718650448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740753, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations on a beautiful BMW", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718650459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740756, "authorName": "Mrkreilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrkreilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Great deal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740773, "authorName": "daviduccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviduccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@teshunc: Patience, young Padawan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740774, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Fredand5kids! Very well bought!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1718650554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740787, "authorName": "mmgunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmgunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VERY COOL, had 3 old boxers , Love them. Harleys are made out of 2 cylinders that feel out of a old radial engine!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740811, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ghost922, I think that the 75k price tag was for the very first one built #0001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718650716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14740899, "authorName": "andrewsharley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@39mercman @daviduccio 49500 was a price for first 5, later they raise the price. Opposite marketing to Tesla =)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718651130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14756842, "authorName": "Glen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't get it. I was at the BMW Musem in Munich a month ago, and this looks like nothing from their past. Cool, but Nostalgia?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718790796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14765012, "authorName": "Adrenline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrenline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Glen The original bike was a concept from the 1930's. It was called the R7. It never made production.... It was on displayed at the BMW Munich Museum as of 2020. Not sure today...\r\n\r\nhttps://preferredmagazine.ca/bmw-r7-revisited-the-nmoto-85th-anniversary-limited-edition-motorcycle-astounds/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1718835015, "type": "comment"}]