[{"id": 2846221, "authorName": "Haug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That steering wheel is amazing. This is truly a good looker.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546978637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846241, "authorName": "Lorenzoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lorenzoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting how this looks so much like the:\r\n1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 De Luxe - that is being auctioned here\r\n** Even with the engine at the opposite end!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546978888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846280, "authorName": "healeyman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyman1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning styling, lovely example, and great photography!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1546979218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846312, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful classic!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546979504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846292, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car that haunts my dreams. Stunning Photography! Thank you. GLWA.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1546979528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846339, "authorName": "Bluejay1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluejay1/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Bluejay1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546979728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2846359, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wood is Good Jerry, Wood is Good.... Do you Respect Wood Chryl ?!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1546980011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846363, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh come now.\r\nClearly the opening bid should reflect \"the total retail price of $5,305.\"\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1546980050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846372, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 5305, "content": "$5,305 bid placed by WAH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546980235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2846374, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BMW Recently Restored the SideWay Badging on the X2, tribute to this 2000CS.... How About Restoring the Indoor wood panels and the Nardi Steering Wheel selections on The Original Built Sheet?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546980256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846375, "authorName": "ratso70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratso70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the chrome rear bumper vs the 3.0...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546980262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846383, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one might make me push aside my BMW Glas search. For a while anyway.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546980404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846378, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to hear the horn ? if there are future videos \nGlad I didn\u2019t win the E type today ?\nPhoto 13 wow ? ?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1546980601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846405, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PhotoGrapher: What kind of Camera Are you Using? Drop Dead Gorgeous.... I want to Dive +Live into this Lense/World... LOL:-))))", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546980748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846425, "authorName": "Chebby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chebby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I think of Rambo, this is not the car that comes to mind.....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546980966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846433, "authorName": "CarnellClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnellclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely gorgeous. \r\nEverything as it should be, Not over-restored, not messed around, beautiful colour, beautiful interior, beautiful individual car. Did I mention that I think it's beautiful?\r\n\r\nIf I could sell all the cars I currently own for enough cash to buy this, this week, I would. ?\r\nI'm already envious of the winning bidder. No. I'm happy for them, I really am. Very happy for them. I'm not envious at all.\r\n\r\n?\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546981078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846468, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those headlights should keep the price down... Just kidding, nice car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546981436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846474, "authorName": "johnnylib68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnylib68/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by johnnylib68", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546981465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2846484, "authorName": "Cos270", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cos270/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the first interior I've seen on a car listed on BaT that has literally made me gasp. The wood trim is just stunning.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546981559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846492, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chebby : And What Cars come to mind for Rambo?! None for me. Rambo don't drive cars... He goes between Yamaha 250 XT, AM GENERAL or Bell JetRanger. Lol:-)))", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546981614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846543, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlexBert You are correct about Rambo's choice in vehicles! As far as equipment goes, I shoot late model Sony gear with some Sony and Zeiss glass.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546982004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846586, "authorName": "JohnnieCNYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnniecnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the back seat fold down? Also, is that bumping of the engine/exhaust typical for this engine config?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546982701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846637, "authorName": "Tyracious", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tyracious/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never seen such a rust free example.\r\nDoesn't even appear to be hole in the spare wheel well.\r\nBeautiful car just the way it sits.\r\nWell - might want to address the small amount of surface rust.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546984018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846649, "authorName": "AlexBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@911r (The Seller) Thanks! Noted for Sony Equipment. Worth Every Penny. Rambo is like You is like Me, is like Us, is like Winston Churchill: Man of Simple Taste: Easily Satisfied with the Best of Everything (Wink Wink)... Lol:-)))", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546984357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846719, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another fabulous presentation!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546986102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846790, "authorName": "kidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kidk/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by kidk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546987621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2846807, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can look at this and contemplate all the money you won\u2019t have to spend fixing this one up. There can\u2019t be too many as nice as this. Good luck to seller and buyer..", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1546987832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846820, "authorName": "joebarthlow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joebarthlow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy F...\r\nNot sure I have ever seen a better NK coup\u00e9 or presentation on BaT. Just take all money. Where do I sign?!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546988092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846831, "authorName": "Tomharper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomharper/", "bidAmount": 13185, "content": "$13,185 bid placed by Tomharper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546988488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2846846, "authorName": "Beaglebreath", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beaglebreath/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is nothing short of breathtaking. It's a privilege to be able to view these photos. Thanks so much.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1546988851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846853, "authorName": "The_Other_Brad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_other_brad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe there's a reference to the X2 in these comments, but okay. The roundel on the C-pillar is an intentional throwback, I guess. If there are any two models that demonstrate how simply great BMWs used to be, and how far they've fallen, it would probably be this wonderful example and the X2 - which is a miserable little vehicle. So there's also that.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1546989395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846878, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Hello....seller ? My name is Bernhard Kuhnt and I represent BMW of Munich Germany. I'd like to discuss terms regarding your 2000CS as an addition to our little museum here\"......seriously...I'm so glad to see this stunning example here and even more glad to finally figure out what location the seller takes his photos....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546990181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846877, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Now THAT is a drivers car!\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546990259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846927, "authorName": "BionicPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bionicphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw the lead photo, and I knew who the seller was. As always, great shooting, good luck with the auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1546991878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846958, "authorName": "BobD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG ! 'polished wheel embellishers' - In my neighborhood we call these hub caps or wheel covers. Lovely car in amazing original condition.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546992934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846959, "authorName": "norm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a 2000cs owner I noticed the front manual roll up windows and which is a very good thing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546992946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846961, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely love the 2000CS and much rather have this than subsequent, restyled models (Save for an early 2.8 carbureted CSL).\n\nEverything here looks just right and this one does not seem to have rusted away. Just lovely. One of my favorite BMW interiors as well. Even the US lights don't bother me (And I assume that a conversion is straight forward anyway). I might would want to put back the fender mirror :-)\n\nAbsolutely love this car. GLWS!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1546993120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846993, "authorName": "BobD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG ! ! 'polished wheel embellishers' In my neighborhood we call these hub caps or wheel covers. Very lovely car in amazing original condition. It has obviously been very carefully cared for.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546993473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2846996, "authorName": "zinz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zinz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Exceptionally well represented...kudos to the seller.\r\n\r\nDo you have the front snorkel for the air box?\r\n\r\nEd Z", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1546993545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847004, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobD - Yeah, the real embellishers are the guys from BAT who write some of these car auctions up.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1546993869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847012, "authorName": "High_Hope", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/high_hope/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by High_Hope", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546993931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2847018, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@e9er @bobd It does say Wheel Embellishers on the Window Sticker. We agree it is a funny car term...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1546994160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847101, "authorName": "Dirk02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirk02/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Dirk02", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546996999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2847119, "authorName": "greg2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow.... what an awesome timepiece !!!! Totally love the \" powered rear windows are controlled by switches on the center console \", can I get that on my car ? Is that a snorkel I see ??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1546997406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847162, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful photography. Beautiful car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1546999134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847191, "authorName": "classicworldtrade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicworldtrade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That car is a freak. 52 years old and still has the cosmolene (spelling?) green undercoating.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1547000310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847192, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Presentation! GLTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547000343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847241, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think I can comment without resorting to vulgarity. Good Lord this is sex on wheels. The profile shots almost made me soil myself. It's Triumph Italia and Maserati Sebring good. Golf claps. Kinda speechless...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1547002586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847239, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bring back the horn ring", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547002726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847261, "authorName": "JMinPDX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jminpdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car gives new meaning to the term: \u201cits only original once.\u201d It\u2019s practically frozen in time.\r\nI can remember a time when the 2000cs was considered an \u201cugly duckling\u201d with the \u201cunfortunate\u201d nose. Happily those days are gone. But, even though this car is incredibly awesome as it sits, a set of euro headlights would add the over all look. That\u2019s really how God intended them to look. The US spec sealed beams detract just a tad. Still, this listing has made my day. Monitoring the auction will make my week.\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1547003091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847267, "authorName": "dmac635csi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmac635csi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Check out picture number 73. This is a car for a serious smoker. All 4 passengers have their own lighter :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547003373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847304, "authorName": "classicworldtrade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicworldtrade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The headlights make the car. A friend of mine worked at a BMW store in 1967. He told me that American delivered cars were on a special order bases only and not very many were imported. Can anyone find the number that we're sold here?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547004345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847331, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the origin of Porsche Polar Silver?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547005120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847388, "authorName": "James_Bennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_bennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great body shape...\r\nfor a small boat.\r\n\r\nBeautiful.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547007511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847390, "authorName": "James_Bennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_bennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful shape these had...\r\n\r\nperfect for a small boat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547007566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847701, "authorName": "Jaeggernaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaeggernaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. I've never seen that particular grill.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547041030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847792, "authorName": "Arekusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arekusan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jminnj... Those days may be gone for some, but not for me yet, unfortunately.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547043465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847802, "authorName": "Nando54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nando54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such style. Truly a thing of the past.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547043743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847822, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by WAH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547044476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2847855, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a special car in remarkably original and rust-free condition. Striking design and solid engineering: check. Fun: check. Reputable seller: check. Stellar presentation: check. \r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547045545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847861, "authorName": "MDN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just beautiful!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547045738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847914, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wheel embellishers = period term for trim rings...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547046998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2847977, "authorName": "Bmacgt40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmacgt40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have one just like it, but with the euro headlights. Awesome car! Hard to find rust free examples, ( mines from South America ) so if this is as good as it appears it\u2019s a must buy. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547048015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848060, "authorName": "bimbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front snorkel on the airbox is missing. Can the seller tell us if it comes with the car. My guess is the battery currently installed is the wrong size, too tall, causing an interference. At any rate, the engine is currently drawing unfiltered air which is not a good thing over the long haul.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1547049988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848101, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one of these for 9 months back in high school. I enjoyed the ride very much. The maintenance was a bit too advanced for my small-block-chevy brain at the time. That, and I was more interested in cruising in the car, not wrenching on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547050632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848284, "authorName": "GeoStr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geostr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimbill... I'm not seeing what you see. The air filter has its own 'snorkel' that draws air above the rear of the M10. Still think these are the best looking BMW ever produced. Sorry now I passed on one in 1969....\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547054308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848304, "authorName": "jimf42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimf42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great style...I like it much better than the later 6 cyl versions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547054774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848375, "authorName": "lastcardjb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lastcardjb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GeoStr - check out the photo again, the airbag- just like on a Tii - should have 2 snorkels. this one has the fromt one missing so there is no airfield ion the front. perhaps it was removed for the pictures? as long as its available, no worries but yes, there are clips on the box for the front snorkel .other than that? i want this car..... lets see where we are in 5 days....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547056293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848434, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GeoStr The airbox should have a snorkel at each end, the forward one is missing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547057235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848461, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is such a great example of when original, un-restored cars simply rule.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547057936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848490, "authorName": "GeoStr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geostr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HBChris... thank you for the correction. My memory of seeing and driving these is somewhat jaded by the decades that have passed. Still a great car. Should do very well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547058308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848505, "authorName": "bmw_e30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw_e30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car has some of the best patina i've ever seen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547058660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848591, "authorName": "bmwe30m3guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwe30m3guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Playing with vintage BMW's today @911r? Great shot of the dash and Willamette river in pic #56!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547059793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848605, "authorName": "roberto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roberto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547059966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848616, "authorName": "Max", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/max/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "God, this is amazing - I wouldn't touch a thing. \r\n\r\nWeird note - I've never seen clear CV Boots (i guess so you can see the oil inside). Was this original?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547060072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848651, "authorName": "Ljbutts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ljbutts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The shifter linkage seems rather loose in the driving video...is that an issue? Beautiful looking and sounding car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547060297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848788, "authorName": "gaijinshogun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaijinshogun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful example! I remember that I was in shell shock when I first saw one as a child in the U.S. without the Euro headlights.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547061445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848804, "authorName": "GeoStr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geostr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ljbutts... shifting linkages were looser in the day. Ask me how I know. I noticed that in the video too and reminded me of my '69 2002 days.\n@lastcardjb... yeh thx, see that now,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547061647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2848861, "authorName": "bigfootG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigfootg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "boy does this thing look fun to drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547062112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2849258, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimbill The front snorkel was removed to charge the battery, it was at another location when this was done and we are trying to track it down.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1547066032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2849260, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rambo jokes aside the Rambo Motors license plate frames are gold to Portland gear heads of a certain age.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547066050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2849845, "authorName": "mppstudio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mppstudio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning photos of this beautiful car. Kudos to the photographer! I'm setting up a studio in CT to shoot cars and hope one day to have one if these in front of my lens! So unique! \r\nCan't wait to see what the hammer price is!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547071447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2849857, "authorName": "HBChris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbchris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Max The clear boots are before the advent of CV joints on these early BMWs and came on all early Neue Klasse coupes, sedans and early 1600/2002s with the long-neck differential. The oil lubricates the needle bearings and the inner side of the halfshafts are u-joints.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1547071598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2849970, "authorName": "willowen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willowen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the faculty at the Columbia (CA) junior college I attended had one of these with \u2013 sorry, jminnj \u2013 the ghastly Euro headlights, which to me were the only things wrong with the car. Unlike most of the faculty, who were either from the area or had moved there to teach, she lived about 150 miles away in San Francisco and commuted over the mostly two-lane roads from there to just past Sonora. If she couldn't make it in well under three hours, it was either weather or a flat tire.\r\n\r\nFor me, the US headlights make this a good bit prettier than the 3-liter CS cars. Much too rich for any budget I might have, but somebody is gonna get a treasure.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1547072526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2850042, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OUTSTANDING BMW!!!! This is in incredible shape! This has got to be one of the best on the planet! This is BMW starting to look as good as they drove. To say it was well cared for is a gross understatement. The interior is fantastic. The wood, the chrome, just everything, so sweet! You have to love the \"Wheel Embellishers\"! There is NOTHING wrong with this Coupe. Would we could say that about most E9 Coupes. The period Ansa exhaust sounds great. I will say I like the US headlights better than the Euros. Just put some Hella H4's in there. This WILL cost big money. Thanks to @911r once again for a beautiful offering. And at least, it's not a Porsche! Gorgeous 2000CS!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547073510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2850122, "authorName": "Rey949", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rey949/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "absolutely stunning well cared for car. All the right stuff!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547075282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2850216, "authorName": "billdesigns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billdesigns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous Car and I would love to have one. Question for the seller: Looks like the console ashtray (right above the Radio) is missing. Is that correct?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547077932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2850798, "authorName": "rx7addict", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rx7addict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's the right kind of ugly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547096400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2850939, "authorName": "Nickie21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickie21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just gorgeous! Would be even more gorgeous to drive!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547109764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2850962, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To anyone reluctant to bid because of the missing ashtray, I can offer some hope. They are not plentiful but they are indeed out there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547117153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2850968, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bold was the person who bought this new in 1967 over a 250SE, but i suspect it would have been a great deal cheaper. I find the older coupes as interesting as the E9s but not quite a fully integrated design. 3 issues: too much front overhang, wheels pulled in too much...and the front end, which gives off more than a whiff of rear-engined economy car like an R8 or NSA, while the rest of the car says \"Deluxe GT.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547119194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2851140, "authorName": "classicworldtrade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicworldtrade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This could possibly be the best preserved pre-70's BMW in existence.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1547130536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2851340, "authorName": "Max", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/max/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HBChris - thanks for the explanation. This is such a fascinating survivor. \r\n\r\nIf this were mine, every Saturday morning between 5:30-6:30am through the Summer and Fall would be spoken for.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547135044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2851348, "authorName": "Goose1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goose1964/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Goose1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547135196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2851384, "authorName": "Jose_in_AZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jose_in_az/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greg2002 Look at photo 90. There are also switches in the rear cabin. You can just see the window switch poking out on the end of the rear arm rest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547135776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2851795, "authorName": "Markos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jose_in_AZ,\r\n\r\nI presume that Greg was sarcastically indicating that the console shouldn\u2019t have the rear window switches. It looks like you agree. As far as I know the only e9\u2019s (including the NK) that did *not have power rear windows were the 2.5CS, and the lightweight CSL. I\u2019m a bit fuzzy on the CSL but the windows were fixed on both, and the CSL had plexiglass windows. There is no room for a window crank back there. I\u2019m sure that @HBChris can confirm.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547143184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2852998, "authorName": "brigadooner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brigadooner/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by brigadooner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547154341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2853481, "authorName": "Ringmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ringmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, are you positive that this car was never repainted in its life?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547158481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2853577, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ringmeister Last time I checked, my paint-meter doesn't lie. I'm positive, been over the entire car. Except for the areas we had touched up, it is 3-4 on our meter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547159046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2853627, "authorName": "Ringmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ringmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@911r wow, pretty amazing. Thanks for the quick reply.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547159286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2853639, "authorName": "Ringmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ringmeister/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Ringmeister", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547159316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2853656, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ringmeister It's one of the nicest cars we've seen in a long time, and we see some nice stuff... It's stunning in person, total time capsule!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547159382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2853814, "authorName": "brigadooner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brigadooner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Deep.pockets\r\n\u201cFun to drive\u201d\r\n\r\nFun is a very relative judgement. Compared to a 2002ti or early 911s I\u2019d say these are NOT as fun. Compared to a 1967 Mustang, I\u2019d say it\u2019s more fun despite being slower.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547160497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2854161, "authorName": "CarCrazy24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrazy24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the first time I've ever found myself lusting after an early CS, this is just exquisite!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547167004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2854333, "authorName": "norm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 2000cs came with and without power front windows. I have non power windows in mine and perfer them over electic windows. The blank block offs are correct.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547170688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2854381, "authorName": "bhowe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhowe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this count as an oxymoron: a rust-free unmolested BMW from the 60s?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547172479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2855444, "authorName": "Jose_in_AZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jose_in_az/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a twin to my car. Although my car went out and partied a lot. This one went to bed at 8 each night and didn't hang with unsavory characters. \r\n\r\nThis is quite a beauty.", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1547223268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2858574, "authorName": "jswitz54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jswitz54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sweet car !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547298680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2859394, "authorName": "francoid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/francoid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jose_in_AZ to me it's like the granddaughter of mine, even though they were born the same year... Or mine lived dog years...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547324709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2859816, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somehow the acceleration views, ' sounds and the upshifts in that last 20 seconds of the video left me less than impressed by a 2 liter.. Am I missing something?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547344935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2859865, "authorName": "DaimlerBenzW123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daimlerbenzw123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Datsun totally copied the C pillar logo vent in their 1st gen Z from BMW. Why not? It's a totally cool detail to have. This 2000 looks so different upfront w/ the US spec front end lights. The shine on the front bumper & paint reflection made me the think the lower front end curved forward until I got to pic #22 & saw it wasn't. That's a pretty cool optical illusion. This is a real deal one to own. Let's hope this auction goes to sold", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547347926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2860424, "authorName": "PeteyJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteyj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car in awesome colors", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547400341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2860507, "authorName": "KingCast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingcast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a beautiful car, if somewhat odd looking in the front. It is just so wild to know what this car became, right. The fire-breathing dragons to dice with 935s and such. There is something so charming about the BMW M10 in their larger cars and the interior is to die for. So art deco and pretty. I love my 535is but I miss my tii something fierce.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547403788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2861225, "authorName": "darrinm1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darrinm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always found it interesting to compare the price of a classic when purchased new to the price when sold many years later to see if the price increases or not, accounting for inflation of course. Priced new the car was $5300 in 1867, which is equal to $39,700 today. Seems like a sound investment today.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547469587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2861246, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just saw the picture of this BMW for auction and literally said \"What the F is that?!\" Apparently never having seen a pre-1970 BMW, I have come to the conclusion the answer is \"One awesome car.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547472217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2861450, "authorName": "darrinm1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darrinm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I meant 1967, of course....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547479942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2861707, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let it be known that on January 14, 2019, @mwillinger has nominated this auction for 2019 BaT Photo Gallery of the Year.\r\n\r\nYeah, I know. We're only two weeks into the year. But these photos are a joy to look at, and they also make me lust for the car. Don't forget to cast your votes next January.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1547486913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2862118, "authorName": "RandyTheCaddie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randythecaddie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an exceptional automobile! I'd love to add this to the garage with our sedan (which hung out a lot with @Jose_in_AZ 's car) . Awesome video--I know the feeling!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547493670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2862148, "authorName": "maxh2o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxh2o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn what a beautiful car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547493855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2863608, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have located an intake snorkel to replace the missing piece, en route to us now.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547507310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2863718, "authorName": "Jose_in_AZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jose_in_az/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tandythecaddie, we should talk", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547510098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2863715, "authorName": "Dave_P6999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_p6999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is so refreshing to see undercarriage shots of a car that hasn't recently been slathered with black-out spray or worse, POR-15. I don't look at every car on BaT in detail, but it seems all of the recent offerings I have looked at were \"all black\" underneath. Destroys any \"originality\" remaining, is a tough proposition to restore the chassis, and of course raises the question \"what did it look like before it turned all black?\"\n\nNeat car. Tons of originality present. Any car can be restored as many times as an owners' patience and bank account will tolerate. But an original car can only be original once.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547510143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2863807, "authorName": "Goose1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goose1964/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by Goose1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547512490, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2864033, "authorName": "Ringmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ringmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rick these cars have some weight to them 2535lbs. and made 120hp. If you're used to a 2002tii those were 2262lbs. and 130hp. The 2000CS won't feel as quick.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547517656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2864047, "authorName": "rickyscohen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickyscohen/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by rickyscohen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547518103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2864413, "authorName": "billdesigns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billdesigns/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by billdesigns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547532557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2864608, "authorName": "jgipson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgipson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were I in the place to do so, this is a car I would spend the money on, with confidence. It appears to be a beautiful example of a well maintained original. Love it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547559336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2864624, "authorName": "024u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/024u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very similar my '67 that I sold about 6-7 years ago on BaT.So smoooooth to drive.\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/2009/10/24/clean-early-coupe-1967-bmw-2000cs/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547559848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2864642, "authorName": "Jmayo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmayo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a Jewel", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547560437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2864710, "authorName": "Ntique-lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntique-lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have never been a BMW guy, but this is an incredibly handsome looking ride. I look at the lead photo though, and it makes me wonder how well the car does in hot climates. The grill is soooooooo very small, it is hard to imagine there can be enough airflow to suitably cool the block. Is this a baseless concern? How did they engineer around this?\r\nLove all the photos. Well done by the seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547562062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2864712, "authorName": "vty777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vty777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to convert these to RHD back in the day,when I worked for BMW in England.Nice car,but it was heavy.Eventually,we fitted power steering........", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547562084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2864759, "authorName": "madrid100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madrid100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ditto to Ntique-lover: never interested in BMW until this mirage. That interior reminds one of a business class lounge from the 60s.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547563158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2864827, "authorName": "madrid100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madrid100/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by madrid100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547564692, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2864881, "authorName": "ampmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ampmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547565671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2865091, "authorName": "LazyLightning", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazylightning/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome! I had a white on blue \u201867 2000cs in grad school that was a blast to drive - sounded so raspy and pulled like a muscle car. Sold it for chump change to pick up a 911. Would hit undo if I could... this one right here is the bomb!!! GLWTA!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547570190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2865308, "authorName": "billdesigns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billdesigns/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by billdesigns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547574378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2865405, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"A face only a mother could love.\" LOL.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547576283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2865482, "authorName": "Wilkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I worked for a BMW dealership in Vancouver B.C. until my retirement in 2012, when I first started at the dealer in 1977 there were still a couple of these cars that were being serviced there. The 2000cs was my favorite at the time, to me the car drove so much better than the heavier 2800CS and I thought the front end appearance was quite unique although the ones we serviced still had the German headlamps. Nice car!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1547577438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2865637, "authorName": "JohnMeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this looks better now than my '67 did in Germany in 1979... :) http://johnmeister.com/cars-of-john/67-2000cs-f-1978_0099.jpg I think this is the first one I've seen with US headlights... beautiful car...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547579240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2865655, "authorName": "GaryB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wilkie thanks for the great insider information. I've driven 6-cylinder E9 coupes and found them to be ponderous compared to the various 2002s and tii's I've owned. I've always wondered if the 2000C/CS coupes were a happy medium between the 6-cylinder E9s and 2002s in terms of handling and dynamics, disregarding the power deficit of the M10 in the heavier E9 coupe body. I.e., you get the timeless styling and elegance of the E9, but without the compromised handling and feel of the 6-cylinder coupes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547579398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2865798, "authorName": "Jstarr70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstarr70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope this car will make its way to a Museum so all enthusiasts can see it in person. The last few minutes of this auction will be exciting, to say the least!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547580539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866142, "authorName": "isebmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GaryB I have always been a small-car '02 kinda guy, and agree that the E9 is heavy and ponderous in comparison. But I had the opportunity to co-drive an E9 cross-country many years ago and once in its true element - at 100+ MPH on a wide open road in Nevada - it is an amazing ride...smooth, stable, and completely effortless. I would certainly welcome the chance to take a 2000CS out for a comparison ride some day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547583738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866274, "authorName": "willowen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willowen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Jstarr70: I hope it makes its way into a well-qualified owner's garage, from which it can be exercised regularly and enjoyed by all who see it. BMWs are first and foremost for driving, and although I am not the BMW ex-owner in the family, I will always be grateful to her for having given me all those opportunities to drive hers. And both of us are watching this, and prepared to be envious of whoever wins it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547585094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866393, "authorName": "early911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/early911guy/", "bidAmount": 41250, "content": "$41,250 bid placed by early911guy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547586017, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866394, "authorName": "Goose1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goose1964/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by Goose1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547586021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866395, "authorName": "Goggles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goggles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great car. low $ so far.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547586049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866405, "authorName": "rickyscohen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickyscohen/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by rickyscohen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547586175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866420, "authorName": "KingCast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingcast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a crazy resonator.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547586436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866462, "authorName": "BritshIron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britshiron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@911r: Just a quick thanks for offering yet another outstanding example on BaT. Not sure how you find these vehicles, but this one really knocks it out of the park (again)! One owner, unmolested, and original window sticker? Just amazing! Thank you.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1547586948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866473, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think people find @911r often. When you're this good for this long word gets around.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1547587059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866487, "authorName": "joebarthlow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joebarthlow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is looking good. just wish it was going to my garage!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547587210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866488, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a pretty special car! Where else would you find one this nice?!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547587264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866490, "authorName": "matty72282", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matty72282/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by matty72282", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547587275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866493, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome\r\nGreetings! Agree with Your Comment \r\nAlways great offerings and Presentation \r\n\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547587374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866498, "authorName": "Goose1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goose1964/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by Goose1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547587412, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866500, "authorName": "BugsWest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bugswest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Going for the kill.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547587434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866503, "authorName": "early911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/early911guy/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by early911guy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547587460, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866504, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eima77 Hey! You have more \"likes\" than me now. Lol.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1547587473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866506, "authorName": "Goose1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goose1964/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Goose1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547587492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866512, "authorName": "early911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/early911guy/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by early911guy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547587543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866515, "authorName": "KingCast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingcast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa. S___ just got real.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547587558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866516, "authorName": "francoid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/francoid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an amazing car. Wish mine was as nice as this one. Well worth the current bidding. Unique in the world in my experience.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547587560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866521, "authorName": "Goose1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goose1964/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by Goose1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547587614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866525, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome\r\nWatching Exciting Auction and didn't notice that", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547587656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866527, "authorName": "Cadillacmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cadillacmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going to be an amazing car for the winner.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1547587666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866529, "authorName": "joebarthlow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joebarthlow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2000cs record on BaT smashed... if reserve is met", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547587685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866535, "authorName": "matty72282", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matty72282/", "bidAmount": 53500, "content": "$53,500 bid placed by matty72282", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547587719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866536, "authorName": "MPOWER5266", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower5266/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hurry up!!! I was supposed to leave work almost 30 minutes ago.. Haha", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547587736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866539, "authorName": "JMinPDX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jminpdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is better watching Barret Jackson.\r\nThis car is worth every dollar.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547587762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866542, "authorName": "francoid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/francoid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of course it should be smashed, it's by far the best of them all - no knock on any one of them so far, but this is a different league.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547587770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866544, "authorName": "Nickie21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickie21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn beauty", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547587785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866549, "authorName": "tomtivi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomtivi/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by tomtivi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547587821, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2866551, "authorName": "francoid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/francoid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As soon as I win the lottery, I invest it all on renovating mine to this level!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547587826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866554, "authorName": "BritshIron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britshiron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All current bidders have won and/or sold cars on BaT. Great auction!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1547587850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866556, "authorName": "zappaFREAK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zappafreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s like watching a rocky movie!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547587862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866565, "authorName": "KingCast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingcast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the timing reset or extend every time a new bid is put in at the end to allow for a counter or am I on drugs, or both?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547587909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866567, "authorName": "early911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/early911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys I'm out I own the other CS from Bat that was on in 2009 Good luck to all what a car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547587928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866568, "authorName": "francoid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/francoid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, @Kingcast, it extends", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547587930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866571, "authorName": "tomtivi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomtivi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/15/19 for $55,000 to tomtivi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547587944, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2866577, "authorName": "joebarthlow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joebarthlow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pow!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1547587959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866579, "authorName": "francoid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/francoid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!! Well bought, well sold", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547587964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866578, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KingCast Yes.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547587964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866580, "authorName": "Cadillacmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cadillacmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice! Congrats to @tomtivi", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547587967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866584, "authorName": "BritshIron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britshiron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal for both parties! Congratulations! Well done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547587985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866587, "authorName": "KingCast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingcast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dayum out of nowhere comes the winner! OK I can go walk my dog now and glance with contempt at my relatively spanked rides in my driveway LOL.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547588008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866590, "authorName": "francoid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/francoid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a group that hosts 2000 CS owners on FB, hope fellow owners get to connect there...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547588028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866593, "authorName": "greg2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic car, congrats to both !!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547588079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866598, "authorName": "Ringmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ringmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Possibly the only original paint Polaris NK car to exist.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1547588124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866601, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tomtivi\r\nCongratulations! Enjoy! That's an understatement...\r\n@911r\r\nWell Done as Always! Beautiful Car, Fun Auction \r\nBest Regards \r\n\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547588153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866609, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. I doubt a nicer and more original example exists. What a score! Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547588222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866761, "authorName": "Talbot78SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talbot78sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm a lot late to the party here, but, am I the only one that thinks the outside rear view mirror needs to be rotated 180*?\r\nGreat looking car, fun auction as I was able to watch the closing.\r\nCongrats to the winner!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547589673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866855, "authorName": "francoid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/francoid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Talbot78SC seems right. Mine has the torpedo mirror on the front wing... great look, can't see much!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547590673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2866881, "authorName": "KingCast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingcast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@talbot78SC Yeah prolly so. I think these were mostly U.S. Spec afterthought mirrors too. Hell, that would have bumped the price down enough for me to bid for sure.\nhttp://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=18843&country=us", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547590906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2867908, "authorName": "On_that", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/on_that/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @tomtivi! I would encourage you to check out the Neue Klasse (NK) forum on the 2002FAQ site. It is a great resource.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547623167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2868126, "authorName": "Jose_in_AZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jose_in_az/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ntique-lover. That grill is small but the \u201cgrill\u201d openings below the bumper help. I\u2019m in Phoenix. My 2000CS is a mild hot rod and never gets hot.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547646841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2868138, "authorName": "Ntique-lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ntique-lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Jose_in_AZ!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547647063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7506606, "authorName": "Dirk02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirk02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tomtivi - As a 1967 BMW 2000CS owner, I am curious where this car ended up. Kind regards, DIrk, BMW Classic Car Club of America, www.bmwccca.com", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1639963682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7795914, "authorName": "oliverf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oliverf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dirk02 look on a German dealer site...axelschuette.de", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643664492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7797269, "authorName": "Dirk02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirk02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oliverf Thank you! Looks so much better with the Euro headlights.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643669236, "type": "comment"}]