[{"id": 9985472, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And this right here kids is what your Dad and his buddies used to build back in their high school days on their pizza delivery or burger flipping income budgets.\r\n\r\nAnd we loved every minute of it and dime spent.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1667858668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9985535, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this Scamp looks super fun - GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667858931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9986577, "authorName": "Blueprint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blueprint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s Day 2 in 1971 kids", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667863764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9986949, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greenmachines1 as Valiantjim I'm obligated to comment here, but I wasn't sure what to say until I saw your post. Perfect, and I'll meet my obligation with a \"Seconded\"!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667867698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9986963, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Further to my last, I'm about to pick up a 63 Dart 4dr that received a 340 swap and lots of attention years ago. I now know how to describe it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667867839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9987152, "authorName": "missing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/missing/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by missing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667870102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9987213, "authorName": "siberian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siberian/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by siberian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667870772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9987263, "authorName": "TheDrivingRain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedrivingrain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AMX390: Is the 318 original to the car? How about the 904? Thank you...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667871646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9987497, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another orange car with \"Plymouth\" on its flanks. This is getting to be a trend.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1667874354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9987620, "authorName": "AMX390 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amx390/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thedrivingrain - I do not know, though nothing in the paperwork leads me to believe they were ever swapped out. \r\n\r\nMileage/story: I believe mileage to be original. The original buyer owned for 35 years, and sold in 2016 with 43,195 miles stamped as actual on the Ohio title. Extensive repair paperwork from his ownership comes with, and nothing indicates major engine/transmission work. The second owner sold in 2009 with 45,680 miles stamped as actual on the Ohio title. After that, it left Ohio, all titles show exempt, and repair paperwork disappears until mine resumes in 2017.\r\n\r\nWhen I took stewardship in 2017 at 53,000 miles, it was a blast to cruise in, but horrendously terrifying to stop due to the front drum brakes. WAYYY too much planning ahead for that in my busy area. So, I had the front brakes converted to disc. Any owners from 2019 to 2017 would have been nuts if they put 107,000 miles on this during those eight years. No flippin'way the odometer has turned - I'm 99 44/100% certain.\r\n\r\nWhen converting the front brakes, the new wheel spindles have a slightly different wheel bolt pattern than the Cragar wheels. So, I purchased two new Cragar wheels that allow for slight adjustments in the wheel lug nut spacing. The new owner will receive a total of six Cragar wheels - four of which would fit on the rear. Also included is a full-length indoor car cover that was in the trunk when I purchased the vehicle. I've never used it - it's looked too good on a four-post lift in my garage to ever cover it!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1667876106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9987736, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classic Mopar Muscle! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667877910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9987902, "authorName": "TheDrivingRain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedrivingrain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AMX390: So are the front wheels no longer A-body small bolt pattern?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667880983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9987963, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheDrivingRain I'll put my own extensive experience of 50 yrs in an A-body hobby with referral to @seller for authority. First, the 318/904 combo is max spec for a '71 Valiant. No problem, in fact here in 2022 I prefer a well built 904 with low first gear as available from a number of good vendors that can handle 500+ HP while being more compact, lighter and efficient than a 727. As for disk brakes, the pictures clearly show'73-'76 spec single piston, floating caliper disks that are a great upgrade but have several considerations. One is they use the 5x4.5\" bolt pattern as opposed to the stock A-body 5x4\" that carried through '72. The swap also increases front track which is both noticeable to purists (so what) but also impacts front wheel/tire fitment. Additionally as I've noted and commented many times on BaT, for some reason folks seem compelled to mount the conversion backwards. ie swapping spindles side for side so the calipers are to the rear of the centerline rather than in front, as the factory installed. This is ok for geometry but kinks and stretches the brake flex line dangerously unless it is significantly rerouted which is rarely done. \r\n\r\nNo criticisms intended in my comments, merely cautions. I want to emphasize the amazingly clean and original condition evident throughout the photo documentation. This is a remarkable survivor. I wouldn't let the various mods be too distracting.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1667882620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9988002, "authorName": "AMX390 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amx390/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A big thanks to @valiantjim for sharing your expertise with us. You are a perfect example of what makes the BaT community incredible!\r\n\r\nI buy these to drive (sparingly) and enjoy the many thumbs up received along the road. I am no mechanic. My primary repair tools begin with the letter \"C.\" \r\n\r\nCash. Check. Credit Card\u2026", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1667883719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9988064, "authorName": "TheDrivingRain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedrivingrain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Valiantjim: The 318/904 spec is no question; however, partial VIN stamp on both engine block and trans would answer my question of numbers matching originality. Some of us rathole away small bolt patern rims, because they are now harder to come by - so would want to know if pattern up front is larger (which it is).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667886061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9988070, "authorName": "TheDrivingRain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedrivingrain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AMX390: Any explanation for the car's stance? Seems too high up front...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667886161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9989184, "authorName": "TomLU86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomlu86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the late 70s thru the early/mid 80s, cars like this Valiant, Chevelles, Novas, Dusters, could be found in pretty much every high school student parking lot in middle America.\r\n\r\nThey cost less to buy and were usually in better condition than Camaros, Firebirds, Mustangs, Challengers and Baracudas, and also more likely to be OK with the parents than the muscle cars.\r\n\r\nThis car reminds me of a HS friend. When his family bought a K-car, he inherited the previous family car, a 68 Dart.\r\n\r\nHe proceeded to spend money on it: Cragars, jack up the rear end, paint it a \"really cool blue\" (aka pretty loud blue on what had been a faded tan car), and put the black stripe on the back, like this Valiant. And of course, put an AM/FM/CASSETTE stereo! It was all show, no real mechanical mods--with the slant six, he was not going to winning any stoplight drag races, but it was a big deal for him.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this car special is evokes the teens/twenties of the post-energy crisis era, not whether the numbers match.\r\n\r\nVery cool car, absolutely BAT-worthy!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1667923032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9996398, "authorName": "shellkop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shellkop/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by shellkop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667965650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10015580, "authorName": "Baley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baley/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Baley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668184801, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10023289, "authorName": "ejanderson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejanderson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car! Although with red paint and black interior, and the lowly but reliable slant 6. Paid 500.00 in 1977. The scamp was 3\" longer than the standard valiant, equivelant to the Dart Swinger. I remember it fondly, but also remember what horrible cars they were compared to today. In two years ownership, I recall issues with master cylinder, heat/AC controls, water pump, voltage regulator, rear wheel bearings, and carb issues. Also (as the seller mentions) it had very inadequate non power assisted brakes. Very cool though, GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668250507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10030372, "authorName": "Wmmc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really great photos and Scamp \r\nis in exceptional shape !\r\nA/C functional ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668330925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10031764, "authorName": "SPKsurvivor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spksurvivor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A/C works. Watch the video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668359955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10033786, "authorName": "mlazarus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlazarus/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by mlazarus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668371571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10034480, "authorName": "AMX390 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amx390/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a quick drive-by video you might enjoy: https://youtu.be/sGszusPcLVs\r\n\r\nThanks @SPKsurvivor. Yes, @Wmmc the AC works great. See the last of the five videos in the video carousel, above.\r\n\r\n@thedrivingrain. I've gotta' serve up another \"I don't know.\" I'd never noticed a ride height issue and nobody's mentioned that before.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668375002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10034568, "authorName": "Rjgfn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjgfn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What would need to be done to this car in order to take a nice fall road trip? Say 200 miles or so.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668375438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10035648, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To ValiantJim ...... I know how to describe a 63 with a 340 stuffed in it. \"A SLEEPER \" if ever was one... lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668382368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10035680, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awsome Valiant . GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668382715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10035884, "authorName": "SPKsurvivor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spksurvivor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember this Scamp. It sold at Mecum auction in Las Vegas in November of 2017.. did you pick it up at auction or did you buy from the person who did?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668385762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10036269, "authorName": "HiPNOTiK_E39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hipnotik_e39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller lives close to me. Went and checked the car out. It's as described in the listing. As for the ride height, it looks like the leaf springs in the back are tired and the rear is sagging. There's some corrosion in the underbody, but everything above board looks really nice. Seller has a few nice collector cars. The AMX he has is beautiful. His garage and all of his cars are very clean and in good shape, makes me feel embarrassed about my garage and collection.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1668391243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10036729, "authorName": "AMX390 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amx390/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rjgfn I can't think of anything it needs. Anytime something comes up, I get it taken care of, pronto. Like all 50-year-old cars though, I'd recommend getting to know it for a while before committing to a long drive. Me? I haven't strayed far from my local ethanol-free gas station.\r\n\r\n@spksurvivor Great memory! I purchased this at the 2017 Mecum auction in Las Vegas. It didn't make reserve, so I bought it at The Bid Goes On station and Reliable Carriers shipped it to me. It was a last-minute entry (so not in their marketing materials) and it just screamed 70's cool, so I couldn't resist.\r\n@HiPNOTiK_39 Thanks for stopping by today and talking cars, and sharing your thoughts here. I'll let you know when I decide to sell my 90 Prelude 4WS. I just need one in my stable with fewer miles first. \r\n\r\nI appreciate all the comments, and am happy to answer whatever I can. What I'd REALLY like though is some bids that eventually get me to the place where I stop feeling nauseous\u2026", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1668399440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10036882, "authorName": "Karmel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karmel/", "bidAmount": 4250, "content": "$4,250 bid placed by Karmel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668405052, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10037182, "authorName": "cal804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal804/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by cal804", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668431551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10037513, "authorName": "B42day", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b42day/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by B42day", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668437037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10037975, "authorName": "ETTD12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ettd12/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by ETTD12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668442748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10038347, "authorName": "KawTriple2t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kawtriple2t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AMX390 have the \"Plymouth\" decals on the quarter panels been clear coated over? In other words, are decals applied to the top coat? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668446205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10038419, "authorName": "AMX390 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amx390/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KawTriple2t They have not. They are on top.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668446730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10040269, "authorName": "KawTriple2t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kawtriple2t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The A/C on this car blow colder than my 2019 vehicle! Referring to the video posted here. Impressive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668454378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10040647, "authorName": "gtxtommy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtxtommy1/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by gtxtommy1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668456169, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10040770, "authorName": "Theunit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theunit/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by Theunit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668456718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10040939, "authorName": "ETTD12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ettd12/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by ETTD12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668457401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041095, "authorName": "Bidagain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidagain/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Bidagain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668457989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041118, "authorName": "GRguy251", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grguy251/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by GRguy251", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668458069, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041223, "authorName": "jdady", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdady/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by jdady", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668458479, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041250, "authorName": "gtxtommy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtxtommy1/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by gtxtommy1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668458561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041283, "authorName": "jdady", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdady/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by jdady", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668458714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041302, "authorName": "GRguy251", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grguy251/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by GRguy251", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668458797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041323, "authorName": "Classic55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic55/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Classic55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668458886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041360, "authorName": "jdady", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdady/", "bidAmount": 9250, "content": "$9,250 bid placed by jdady", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668458981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041365, "authorName": "Classic55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic55/", "bidAmount": 9350, "content": "$9,350 bid placed by Classic55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459009, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041382, "authorName": "SidesWay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidesway/", "bidAmount": 9450, "content": "$9,450 bid placed by SidesWay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459073, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041390, "authorName": "Classic55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic55/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Classic55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459095, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041432, "authorName": "ronchappell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronchappell/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by ronchappell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041441, "authorName": "Caboboyz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caboboyz/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Caboboyz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041447, "authorName": "ronchappell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronchappell/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by ronchappell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041454, "authorName": "Classic55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic55/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Classic55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041458, "authorName": "ronchappell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronchappell/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by ronchappell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041473, "authorName": "Classic55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic55/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Classic55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041484, "authorName": "jdady", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdady/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by jdady", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041506, "authorName": "Classic55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic55/", "bidAmount": 12895, "content": "$12,895 bid placed by Classic55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041516, "authorName": "Markscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markscars/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Markscars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041526, "authorName": "Classic55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic55/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Classic55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041537, "authorName": "Markscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markscars/", "bidAmount": 13850, "content": "$13,850 bid placed by Markscars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041571, "authorName": "Caboboyz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caboboyz/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Caboboyz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041602, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Caboboyz congrats mate, nice debut BaT W!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10041611, "authorName": "Caboboyz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caboboyz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/14/22 for $14,500 to Caboboyz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668459912, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10042165, "authorName": "Wmmc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@caboboyz Get that baby home asap! weather in Seattle is unseasonably dry this week \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668462385, "type": "comment"}]