[{"id": 12205234, "authorName": "bluesrocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesrocker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hot rod of one\u2019s dreams\u2026\u2026.!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692189766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12205255, "authorName": "BRToler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brtoler/", "bidAmount": 2002, "content": "$2,002 bid placed by BRToler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692189999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12205276, "authorName": "DosCunados", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doscunados/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need a cigarette and a shower. Drooling.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692190277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12205287, "authorName": "Blu_Sera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blu_sera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alpina original color scheme : just perfect !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692190426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12205292, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3.91 LSD! I can't wait to see it launch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692190595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12205328, "authorName": "whodat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whodat/", "bidAmount": 4004, "content": "$4,004 bid placed by whodat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692191181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12205485, "authorName": "Turk667", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turk667/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hats off to the builder in creating the ultimate driving machine\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692193084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12205538, "authorName": "supercustomdeluxe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supercustomdeluxe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need a shot of Jaeger!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692193702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12205649, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really cool build. With all those mods, it has more Irish in it than German. GLWS", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1692195047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12206124, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ha, ha. I welded a skid plate on the bottom of a header on a Datsun 510 like this one has. It reminded me of the steel shoe the dirt trackers put on their inside boot. The skid plate would \"tick\" clipping the top of the Bots Dots while changing lanes on the freeway. #toolow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692198956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12206397, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A cold start, walk around and driving vid will be added in the coming few days!\r\n\r\nWe love the Alpina color way but decided to leave it up to the owners imagination if he'd like to riddle it in a full OG livery or not, our first NR so excited to see the dogfight commence...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692201403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12206525, "authorName": "ilots", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a tasty little tart this is...would love to swing it through some corners, beautiful! GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692202259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12208406, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Impressive looking build. Had a '74 for a decade & ~100K miles. Very fun cars on tight, twisty roads. \r\n\r\nGLwtA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692211224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12208494, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also the color scheme of the old Hyde Park U2L Ca-Am cars, @Blu_Sera\n\nTalk about the Ultimate 02 Hotrod \ud83e\udd19\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude0e can\u2019t wait to hear it in the driving vids!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692211738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12209191, "authorName": "DennisCavallino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denniscavallino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2002 Hot Rod week is started. Cool rides to choose from.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692214420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12211177, "authorName": "ApriliaBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apriliabob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks like a hoot! Please post, driving videos!\r\n\r\nBut does anyone know how, with this unrestricted air intake the car could ever get smogged in California?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692221961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12211269, "authorName": "LarryM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ApriliaBob - In CA, 1975 and older cars are exempt from emissions testing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692222332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12211282, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a 1975, @ApriliaBob \u2014 just under the gun here in CA. If it were a \u201876, you\u2019d be up that well-known creek\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692222401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12212381, "authorName": "paystyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paystyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fastest Irish exit ever!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692230302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12213677, "authorName": "Gearheadaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gearheadaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weight? Dyno? (Looking for an early BMW to AutoX)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692260960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12217539, "authorName": "Mufasa91", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mufasa91/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Mufasa91", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692297632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12219795, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692305998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12220899, "authorName": "Pre70classic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pre70classic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EuroSpec93(The Seller) Was this car purchased from Mecum Auto Auctions early 2023 ? The car ran a couple of times on the auction block with no sale and then finally sold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692309399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12221462, "authorName": "skipmots", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipmots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even with a 73 Tii and 74 turbo in the garage, this caught my eye; Looks like a nice build!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692312199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12221559, "authorName": "MercuryKG7H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercurykg7h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ EuroSpec93\r\n\r\nFinally a NOT grandmama drive!\r\nKudos!\r\nLovely car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692312924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12222560, "authorName": "Adibfar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adibfar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello \r\n1) Could you please comment on the rust on the C pillar in photo #43?\r\n2) Could you please point at any other areas of rust , paint chips , cracks , etc\u2026?\r\n3) do you have videos showing functioning lights , turn signals, wipers, etc.? \r\n\r\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692327121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12222673, "authorName": "toulouse045", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toulouse045/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doesn't seem to be much point in having a 120mph speedometer if it is not working. This should have been noted in the text.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692329666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12222973, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that is a proper DRIVE video. \ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692346849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12224000, "authorName": "OutlawAnything", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlawanything/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is probably stupid, but does this have a/c?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692370269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12225022, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It has BMW\u2019s 280 air conditioning, @OutlawAnything \u2014 you open 2 windows and go 80mph!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692378393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12225440, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@toulouse045 @Adibfar\r\n\r\nThe following walk around video that will be uploaded today will note any issues with the car. \r\n\r\nThanks guys, we sell modified cars so we must show them working as such. \r\nIf you notice all of our previous listings we do the same thing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692380590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12225565, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692381244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12226893, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adibfar \r\nPlease look at the walk around video that will answer your questions.\r\nThe car has been upgraded to 5 speed maybe a new correct speedo cable will get the speedometer to work.\r\nThe body is extremely solid except for the minor rust that I show on the video. \r\nOld but still cool and tight California build.\r\nThe front turn signals do not work, the back ones work.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692388003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12229042, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692396093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12230477, "authorName": "02Les", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02les/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pre70classic\r\n\r\nReportedly sold at Mecum, Kissimmee, auction July '23 and also Mecum, Kissimmee, Jan '23, using same pics as some here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692406075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12231062, "authorName": "bschweig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bschweig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious about the cage\u2026 certified for NASA/SCCA, etc.? Has the car been tracked?\r\n\r\nCould you also post a cold start video with the hood open, the camera close to the engine and let it run for a bit?\r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692416145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12231265, "authorName": "pat_clarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat_clarke/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by pat_clarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692423668, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12231355, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bschweig, that is not a cage \u2014 it is merely a roll bar. Not even close to being race-legal for either SCCA or NASA. (You could run it in NASA HPDE, though.)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692431487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12231582, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 8202, "content": "$8,202 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692446802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12231965, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks a lot like a build Terry Sayther did a few years ago, but if I recall correctly, he dropped a six cylinder in his. Super bad fast double 02.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692452804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12234832, "authorName": "Warmmtdew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warmmtdew/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Warmmtdew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692471464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12237177, "authorName": "cjuwood74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjuwood74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m really interested in bidding, my question is will I fit ? I\u2019m 6\u20193 athletic build ? How squished will I be \ud83d\ude02\ud83e\udd23", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692486431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12237223, "authorName": "Glenn930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenn930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cjuwood74 that is a good question. \r\nI was thinking the same thing. In the garage video you could see the assistant getting out of the car and I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s the high sides of those racing bucket seats, but he look like he was getting out kind of backwards. \r\nMaybe the seller could give us another quick easy video of somebody who is of a good size getting in and out with those seats.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692487064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12237281, "authorName": "cjuwood74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjuwood74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a custom resto mod 74 FJ40 I can wedge into\ud83d\ude02\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude02\ud83e\udd23. I\u2019d just hate to buy something and I don\u2019t fit\u2026 the jokes would never end.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692487794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12237656, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692494049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12237992, "authorName": "Mufasa91", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mufasa91/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Mufasa91", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692502969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12238217, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FWIW, @cjuwood74, those Momos look like the wide version, what we used to call in the biz \u201cBig Boy\u201d seats (we used to build roll cages for these cars); unless you\u2019re NFL-linebacker-athletic, you\u2019ll probably be fine. But any seats with high side bolsters seem to require some gymnastics for ingress and egress, and a butt-first exit isn\u2019t unusual. Maybe you could look on Momo\u2019s website and find those seats \u2014 they likely have measurements for them on the listing and can figure your fit. \n\nAnd so what if people give you a razz \u2014 your answer will always be \u201cyeah, it\u2019s a bit of a trick to get into it, but once you\u2019re in, it\u2019s fantastic support!\u201d. \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692515450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12238368, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692531272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12239850, "authorName": "ztay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seatbelt question - assuming those OEM are not going to function well with these seats and a harness will need be added?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692550824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12239869, "authorName": "bschweig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bschweig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the current short start up video with the hood closed, what is the sound at 5:25? Just some exhaust pipes banging a bit? Something else?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692550959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12243631, "authorName": "pat_clarke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat_clarke/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by pat_clarke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692580183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12243844, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692583652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12244359, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unless you\u2019re a really skinny kid like me, @ztay, the belts should work okay; I\u2019d pull the belts over the outboard bolster (so the shoulder belt sits against you) and then maybe pass the buckle through the inboard slot on the seat before plugging it in. \n\nHaving said all that, I agree that proper comp belts would be the best \u2014 and most effective\u2014 solution.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692605220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12247280, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey everyone, getting back into the office shortly and will respond to the questions. \r\n\r\nThe normal seat belt works perfectly with the current set up, as far as the seat Im 5'11 250lbs and fit comfortably. As like any bucket they will require sort finesse but its definitely more comfortable then my Recaro SPG I run in my 993. The noise does sound like the header banging around, not a lot of clearance between chassis and trans.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692640799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12249736, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just double check and the rattle (noise) is 100% coming from the exhaust but only on start up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692649415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12249890, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692649925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12251293, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It probably needs stronger motor mounts.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692655807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12252962, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692680049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12253290, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692703247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12253834, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692711727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12254333, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692716322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12255112, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might it be coming from the heat shield (?). Had a similar noise issue with a header + shield. The heavy stock cast iron exhaust manifold is a bit more stable. GLwtA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692722141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12256191, "authorName": "jjenne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjenne/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by jjenne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692726481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12256259, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692726651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12257006, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692728799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12257156, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692729364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12257354, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692730025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12257749, "authorName": "IamRonin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamronin/", "bidAmount": 19999, "content": "$19,999 bid placed by IamRonin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692730895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12257808, "authorName": "SalmoTrutta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/salmotrutta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(A missed opportunity for the \"$20,002\" bid!)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692731005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12257911, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Try $22022", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692731241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12257983, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692731418, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12258513, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry if asked - age of the tires?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692732926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12258731, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692733547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12260022, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ATX-Z8\r\n\r\n2016, no visible rot and still sticky. Might take a little longer to get into heat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692737855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12260045, "authorName": "IamRonin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamronin/", "bidAmount": 20777, "content": "$20,777 bid placed by IamRonin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692737951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12260236, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks. Nice car. Great specs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692738619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12260792, "authorName": "wh400", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wh400/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A square tail with euro bumpers - such a clean look! Great car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692740486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12261446, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 21100, "content": "$21,100 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692743966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12261466, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692744154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12261496, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692744515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12261510, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692744634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12262027, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692750066, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12262127, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692751149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12262483, "authorName": "GmanBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanbmw/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by GmanBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692755240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12263277, "authorName": "Fastkiwi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastkiwi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car. You note that the body kit is custom. Does that mean 1 of 1 and hard to replicate or repair?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692785821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12264105, "authorName": "Tall_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tall_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That rattling may be due to the missing transmission-to-header support bracket, which is intended to keep the exhasut manifold vibrations to a minimum, extending manifold life and smoothing out the drivetrain overall.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692799977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12264143, "authorName": "Coloradolefty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coloradolefty/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Coloradolefty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692800359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12265240, "authorName": "SoCalVintageBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socalvintagebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You know, it is sad how the history of a vehicle gets lost over the years. I know this car very well. It is one of the many extremely well built cars by Manofied. His cars have a very distinct look and feel. They are solid, and built for the mountain backroads and California rallies. This was a special car, because it was actually built for his best friend, with updates and regular improvements along the way. If you are looking for an extremely capable road/rally car, this one seems to still be at least half price!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1692808580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265357, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SoCalVintageBMW thank you for that quick insight, it all makes sense now. We tend to just look for properly modified/ dialed cars and typically as you said history doesn't follow. \r\n\r\nWe tend to prefer the older builds because now the internet is 1st priority and driving is 5th. We actually drove their old E28 Alpina tribute as well, and they are so alike in driver feel and suspension that it gave me goose pimples putting 2 and 2 together lol.\r\n\r\n\r\nhere is a link to there FB with more build pics if you know how to navigate:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Manofied/photos/pb.100064598055921.-2207520000./476201865805980/?type=3\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Manofied/photos/pb.100064598055921.-2207520000./476201865805980/?type=3", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692809366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265398, "authorName": "EuroSpec93 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurospec93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SoCalVintageBMW thank you for that quick insight, it all makes sense now. We tend to just look for properly modified/ dialed cars and typically as you said history doesn\u2019t follow.\r\n\r\nWe tend to prefer the older builds because now the internet is 1st priority and driving is 5th. We actually drove their old E28 Alpina tribute as well, and they are so alike in driver feel and suspension that it gave me goose pimples putting 2 and 2 together lol.\r\n\r\nIf you google & FB Manofied you'll see some if its build process and pics at Bimmerfest were it was a bit lower and sat very nice, we'd love to see it that low again.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692809601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265445, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was young we had three categories for cars sleepers, posers, and the real deal. This has the mean looks and the performance to match. I would call it \"the real deal.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692809806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265492, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692809939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12265519, "authorName": "MacManInfi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macmaninfi/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by MacManInfi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692810088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12265548, "authorName": "benning180", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benning180/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope someone from Pittsburgh is bidding on this. You would be a superstar at Steelers tailgating.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692810249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265550, "authorName": "SoCalVintageBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socalvintagebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ATX-Z8 It really is....So many of these cars are built for the internet now. A kit of parts that draws lots of likes... This car was very purpose built, and does about everything perfectly, while still having the Instagram sex appeal. \" The real deal\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692810252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265618, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Manofied has listed a few cars on BaT in the past. \r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/member/manofied/", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1692810509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265715, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692810853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12265748, "authorName": "MacManInfi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macmaninfi/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by MacManInfi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692810966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12265776, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by TonyS65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692811079, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12265789, "authorName": "whodat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whodat/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by whodat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692811122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12265823, "authorName": "DennisLJacob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennisljacob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is going home with a beautiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692811228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265828, "authorName": "whodat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whodat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/23/23 for $29,500 to whodat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692811242, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12265829, "authorName": "ATX-Z8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atx-z8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats. Hope you enjoy miles of smiles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692811246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265834, "authorName": "TonyS65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonys65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @whodat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692811268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265847, "authorName": "WOLFVISIONAIRE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfvisionaire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats to seller and buyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692811321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265874, "authorName": "2002dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2002dave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like a really fair price given what has been said about this builder and this particular car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692811398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265876, "authorName": "SoCalVintageBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socalvintagebmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@whodat You just got an amazing car for the money spent. It was worth that for the history alone. E N J O Y", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692811404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12266031, "authorName": "whodat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whodat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that just happened! Been lurking all week on this one and poking around 2002\u2019s for a long time. This car not only is the way I would build one\u2026\u2026..but its colors match my alma mater. Go Tigers! I kinda had to do it. Look for me to be selling a car or two\u2026.. hopefully on BaT\u2026\u2026 in the next couple weeks & months.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1692812028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12266427, "authorName": "QuestionEverything", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/questioneverything/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!! What a great buy! \ud83d\ude0e\ud83e\udd29\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692813733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12266860, "authorName": "SalmoTrutta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/salmotrutta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder if all the recent 2002's on BaT might have kept this one's price down. Wonderful build, nicely sorted and I'll spend a couple hours kicking myself for having given up on this one too early. Geaux Tigers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692816550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12418609, "authorName": "whodat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whodat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SoCalVintageBMW I just got this car delivered and re-read all the comments this AM. Wondering given your knowledge of this car/builder\u2026. when do you think it was built at Manofied? Anything else you can tell me about the history. I love the stories and the years behind cars like this. And I plan to take care of her. Drive her often and track her when I can\u2026. I run track days and already have a date this year at Laguna Seca on the calendar.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1694367946, "type": "comment"}]