[{"id": 11768197, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this Dino 246 GT is pale blue perfection, and what a glorious lead image, with the similarly hued sky in the background - GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1687436214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768199, "authorName": "Vwrabbitgti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwrabbitgti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3 colors in 20,000 miles", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687436259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768224, "authorName": "fiatosca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatosca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Listed by Tom Yang so you know it's a good one", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1687436692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768247, "authorName": "KD914", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kd914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 246GT is the most beautiful car of all time, and this color combination is stunning! I find it fascinating that the GTS version of the 246 tends to sell higher than the GT(B), but with its younger cousin, the 355, it\u2019s the GTB that everyone wants, and the GTS is the unloved stepchild. I know, I know, and yes, to a degree I\u2019m comparing bananas and blueberries, but sometimes it\u2019s interesting to compare bananas and blueberries. GLWTA!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1687437324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768315, "authorName": "Tiw102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiw102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dios mio, bellisima!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1687438490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768330, "authorName": "drjaybdmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjaybdmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KD914 to me the GTB is far more desirable!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1687438693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768440, "authorName": "Jemada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jemada/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the car originally have Daytona seats?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687440416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768470, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Guys,\r\n\r\nThanks for the comments. I forgot to add a photo of the tool kit, jack and owner's manual. I'll add this to the gallery. \r\n\r\nGood luck everyone!\r\n\r\nTom Yang", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687440780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768474, "authorName": "dino70089", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dino70089/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anybody find it odd that the Auto Bugatti invoice has the dates black out?\n\nCertainly a color that is polarizing (love it or hate it). And those front and rear rectangular body openings seem questionable to me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687440887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768476, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Did the car originally have Daytona seats?\"\r\n\r\nnot sure. I will ask the owner what was with the car when he purchased it before the restoration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687440898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768525, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Anybody find it odd that the Auto Bugatti invoice has the dates black out?\"\r\nThat's how I got them from the owner, but if you look at the second to last invoice, checks were sent in 2010, it places the time of the work.\r\n\r\nThanks.\r\n\r\nTom", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1687441478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768655, "authorName": "Dann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dino70089 From your username you probably know much more about Dino's than I do, yet your comment, \"And those front and rear rectangular body openings seem questionable to me.\" has no explanation as to what you find 'questionable' about them. I do not find comments like this very helpful. Comments like this should be followed with an explanation as to why.\nI searched for Dino photos on line and all have two rows of 3 up front, and two rows of 7 out back.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1687443447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768843, "authorName": "Bluemund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluemund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cDid the car originally have Daytona seats?\u201d\r\nI am the owner of the car and can verify that it did not have Daytona style seats before it was restored.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1687445725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768878, "authorName": "BlacksheepJD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blacksheepjd/", "bidAmount": 1972, "content": "$1,972 bid placed by BlacksheepJD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687446030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11768937, "authorName": "JJW007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjw007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Begs the question, \"WHY\" 2 color changes from a factory color, on such an Iconic car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687446564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768945, "authorName": "HemiSam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hemisam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one heck of a car in a stunner of a color combo. Woof woof....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687446624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768964, "authorName": "Wickdude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wickdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would say no to original Daytona seats btw but I have been wrong before!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687446811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11768965, "authorName": "bhoffma1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhoffma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve never seen a Dino in this color combo before. I think it it looks great. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687446823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769003, "authorName": "Cobraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jemada I would guess that Daytona seats were not original to this Dino. My Dino was manufactured after this car and is documented by the factory as being the first car built with Daytona seats as an option.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1687447209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769042, "authorName": "Bluemund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluemund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the owner of the car and can verify that it did not have Daytona style seats before it was restored.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1687447494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769053, "authorName": "AMALF1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amalf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question for you Dino Experts, I noticed on this Dino a 1972 #04772 the Front Chrome bumpers do NOT hook into the grille. However, on the yellow Dino that was on BaT 1972 Serial #04572 they DID hook into the front grille. What determined which one get the hook bumpers and which ones got the shorter version?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687447611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769062, "authorName": "AMALF1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amalf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cobraman, i do think I read somewhere that the Daytona seat option was first offered/done in late 1971.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687447688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769080, "authorName": "dino70089", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dino70089/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dann Yes, I own a 98pt (2015 Ferrari Nationals) M-series Dino. The overall shape of the openings are what look a bit odd to me, especially for this chassis #. Too rectangular with sharp corners. Difficult to describe...easiest to compare against other Dino's of approximate vicinity of this examples VIN. Or consult the Dino Compendium.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687447920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769084, "authorName": "Tx246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tx246/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Daytona style seats were not offered until well into E-Series production. If redoing an interior, depending on colors, they really add a pop that looks awesome. \r\n\r\nThe bumper style is dependent on the market to which the Dino was built for delivery. US Spec required much more for bumpers than the Euro spec.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1687448004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769094, "authorName": "Cobraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AMALF1. I typically don\u2019t get down into the weeds on such things, so I won\u2019t dispute what you\u2019re saying. That said, my car was built in late 1972, and I do have written documentation from the factory that it was the first Dino with the \u201cchairs\u201d option. Based upon your comment, I\u2019m wondering if they meant my car was the first GTS with the option.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687448114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769142, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I promised myself I\u2019d do a quick scan of BaT and get on with my busy day\u2026then this. Nothing like a pale blue Dino to distract a guy. I could look at this all day - wow!\r\n\r\n@tomyangnet\r\nThis color/car combination is really inspired and I\u2019m thinking there\u2019s a story behind it. Would you consider filling us in on the journey to pale blue?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1687448512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769147, "authorName": "enzo4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enzo4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All Dinos are beautiful (I owned a chairs & flares GTS for many years back in the day) and this one is no exception, but really, \"a class award at the 2020 Lime Rock Historic Festival Sunday in the Park\"??\r\n Frankly, unless it's a Platino award at Cavallino in Palm Beach or at an FCA National, it doesn't mean much- as this example demonstrates. @dino70089 seems to imply as much in the post below, and I concur.\r\nNevertheless, every Dino is a special car. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687448574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769275, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat car.\r\nBut the presentation needs a touch of Tabasco, Sriracha, Louisiana Hot Sauce or something to spice it up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687449619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769370, "authorName": "abefrouman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abefrouman/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by abefrouman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687450395, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11769375, "authorName": "abefrouman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abefrouman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an Ice Blue MR2. Matchy matchy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1687450436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769521, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color - but which photos show it closest to what we would see in person? The lead photo looks like a powder blue, the photos taken with cloudy skies with a slight purple tone, some of the shop photos more like a pale ice blue.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687451670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11769718, "authorName": "kkherman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkherman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The leaking coolant hose could be replaced, but other than that - like every Dino - it's a beautiful little car\n\nIt is easy to get over the fact that the performance no longer corresponds to what one would expect from a \"real\" sports car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687452994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11770253, "authorName": "AMALF1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amalf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cobraman, ah I am guessing yes first GTS then. I just remember seeing that in late 1971 they started to have the Chairs option on some cars but that was just before the GTS was built i believe. \r\n\r\n@Tx246, thanks, i wasn't sure why some bumpers were a bit longer but makes perfect sense. My car is a 1971 Italian car and has the short version front bumper that do not hook into the grille.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687454989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11770422, "authorName": "Bluemund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluemund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The true color is represented best in the driving video listed above.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687455491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11770519, "authorName": "briancurrent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briancurrent/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by briancurrent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687455814, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11770531, "authorName": "OfficialGeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/officialgeorge/", "bidAmount": 350000, "content": "$350,000 bid placed by OfficialGeorge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687455856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11770660, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Beautiful color \u2013 but which photos show it closest to what we would see in person? The lead photo looks like a powder blue, the photos taken with cloudy skies with a slight purple tone, some of the shop photos more like a pale ice blue.\"\r\n\r\nThe first picture is closest to the actual color, but will change from lighting conditions as you saw from the detail shots. I took them on a cloudy day for less contrast to see the details. If I had to describe it, I would go more with the powder blue. I think the hint of purple is from the cloudy day and not from the paint. Thanks!\r\n\r\nTom", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1687456230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11770827, "authorName": "abefrouman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abefrouman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang\u2026 I thought I had this one in the bag.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1687456842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11771253, "authorName": "Route.US.66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/route.us.66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The latest version of the Dino Compendium shows this car was delivered to Italy in Sep 1972. \r\n\r\nThese are the cars to have, Italian Version, with their much lighter weight sub structure front and back as well as lightweight doors sans intrusion beams and European cams. Just as Enzo envisioned. \r\n\r\nI had an Italian version Dino for 10 years and it was simply superb to drive, a bit more pick up off the line than my USA version Dino.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1687458763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11771609, "authorName": "getsome28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/getsome28/", "bidAmount": 395000, "content": "$395,000 bid placed by getsome28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687460567, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11771733, "authorName": "Europe.69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europe.69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are these pictures from Hudson, NY ? I live there and am trying to place the location of the outdoor photos. \r\n\r\nBeautiful car by the way!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687461108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11771810, "authorName": "bigboysurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigboysurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the sweetest sounding V6 engines ever.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1687461465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11772188, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "another thing I forgot to include was the spare tire hold down that will come with the car. It's all these little pieces that the owner has collected for this car. \r\n\r\nTom", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1687463104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11772267, "authorName": "britracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks great! The only non original things I see are an extra pininfarina emblem on the driver's side, and the wooden steering wheel. I concur, they are prettier wheels than the momo aluminum wheel. Always fun seeing these come to auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687463420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11772805, "authorName": "Cobraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AMALF1. I\u2019ll take a closer read of the factory document. My GTS was constructed just a few months after this car, so not sure if the factory would be specific with model.\r\n\r\n@kkherman. Comparing the performance of 50 year old cars with cars built today has to be put into context. The Dino was comparable with their competition (911S, Jaguar, Corvette) according to Road & Track back in the day, so performance is certainly relative, as you\u2019ve said.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687466050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11773726, "authorName": "killerbs54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/killerbs54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beautiful vehicle, but the color doesn't do anything for me. GLWTA", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1687469205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11774602, "authorName": "Petrolholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petrolholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone knowledgable with Dino engines obviously got this one dialed in perfectly ..\r\n... what a delightful sound ..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1687473683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11774793, "authorName": "Cidertown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cidertown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember when Dinos were the step children of the Ferrari world? Not so much any more.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1687475702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11777901, "authorName": "Route.US.66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/route.us.66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cidertown Since you have seen how the hand built cars of the Dino era differentiate their collectibility from later plastic laden models, now extrapolate that going forward in a high inflation environment. \nWhat will you say when these are over $1M?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687537907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11778263, "authorName": "LamboSteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambosteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bluemund Do you have the paint codes or name of the colour blue? It would be nice to find a paint chip or see a car with the colour. For example, if it is a Porsche Miami blue (which it is not), we can then look at it in the flesh. Photos are always sketchy for colour.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687540071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11779507, "authorName": "Bluemund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluemund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LamboSteve\r\n\r\nI have the paint code but I will have to look it up. I will look for it after my meetings. \r\nThanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1687545093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11779658, "authorName": "britracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kkherman,\n\nInteresting comment about performance not being what you would expect today from a real sportscar. 0-60 in 7 seconds is not earth shattering today, that's for sure. My series 1 E Type is about the same #'s. But I think there's so much more than acceleration time and top end. There's first of all the looks as you walk up to the car. I don't think any current supercar is prettier. I love the cabin, all analog gauges, no playstation game tach or speedo. The sound of the 4 cam engine is as satisfying to me as any new car. It's the whole driving experience, I get to look at a chrome shifter gate, I stay engaged in the whole driving experience, shifting manually, no power steering, no abs, it's all on me, I'm driving the car, not the other way around. To me, these old classics have soul, the newer super cars, which are more competent, just seem sterile. Just MHO of course.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1687545638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11782246, "authorName": "Dphotos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dphotos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the first time I have seen a blue Dino. I have seen red, black and yellow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687555946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11782678, "authorName": "Bro4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bro4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a darker blue one, never seen a light blue Dino. Looks great", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1687559529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11783729, "authorName": "whipcity76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whipcity76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can\u2019t wrap any appreciation over this \u201cFrench Powder Blue\u201d. Understand it means a lot to the steward who changed it and why. Curiously, it does compliment the interior very nicely. Looks to have been kept up nicely. Good documentation, full books, and tools. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687576363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11784004, "authorName": "kkherman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkherman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@britracing: I totally agree with you, \r\nso I didn't say anything to the contrary.\r\n\r\nAnd that such cars, in contrast to current, computer-generated \"supercar\" extremes, still have a soul is undisputed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1687585834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11785335, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to give some back story on this car and my involvement, the owner of this Dino sent the car to me a few years ago to sort out the ignition and tune the car. I replaced the reproduction Dinoplex ignition system with a MSD system for more reliability but kept the points inside the distributor to fire the MSD box. This happened just at the start of the COVID Pandemic, so we were delayed in returning the car to the owner. The car was left in my care for over a year, fixing, tweaking, and enjoying all that a Dino had to offer. I even took it to the Lime Rock Fall Festival and won its class! I drove the car over 200 miles last summer to return the car to the owner for him to enjoy if for the season, and he returned the car to my care for winter storage. It was decided this Spring it was time to sell as the owner just couldn't find the time to use the car as much as he hoped, and so here we are on BAT. Good luck with the bidding.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1687622708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11787298, "authorName": "Route.US.66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/route.us.66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like to extend an invitation to the new owner to join other Dino owners at The Las Vegas Concours Nov 11, 2023 at The Wynn in Vegas.\n \nThe day after, Sunday, I am organizing a morning drive to the famous sandstone park \"Valley of Fire\" less than an hour away. It would be great to get a line of Dinos driving out through the red rocks! \n\nThis is an amazing photogenic location where the Kayenta geological formation outcrops red and yellow colors to form a perfect backdrop for our cars.\n\nLast year this venue showed it catered to entrants far more than I've seen at Monterey. Think the early days of The Quail. The vast golf course at the Hotel is a perfect setting.\nhttps://www.lasvegasconcours.com/events/\nAll this fun right before F1 weekend!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1687633587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11788290, "authorName": "Lletonoff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lletonoff/", "bidAmount": 410000, "content": "$410,000 bid placed by Lletonoff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687638162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11790256, "authorName": "mpmorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too am pleased how well the blue sets off the interior -good combo.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1687658664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11794879, "authorName": "Cidertown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cidertown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@route.us.66 It's an interesting time we've living in for sure when it comes to prices of vehicles such as these. You mention inflation, and agreed that there are inflationary pressures from the economy at large, but I believe we're also seeing something far more potent acting of the prices of these 'special' cars. There's a confluence of investors who may not have previously looked to automobiles, as well as automotive aficionados coming to the realization (or have come to already) that we're at the end of the internal combustion era. This has opened up the floodgates for money coming in to the car collecting world as people scramble for the rarities that will never be made again. \r\nIt would not surprise me at all if Dinos hit 1m in the near future, our collective nostalgia for hand made vehicles with internal combustion will continue until we can no longer find gasoline to run them.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1687725426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11797192, "authorName": "Route.US.66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/route.us.66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I stumbled on this recent video with a light blue Dino at 1M Euro\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/aa81AoqF2Ls", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1687782766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11802635, "authorName": "Tx246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tx246/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 2012, painting a Dino this color seems almost crazy. Maybe less so today, but still a color that is different.\r\n\r\nHonestly, if I was to order a new Ferrari today, there is ZERO Doubt in my mind it would be Azzurro La Plata, a very similar color to this Dino.\r\n\r\nThis is a relatively new color, but it is so cool.\r\n\r\nThe interior of this Dino looks like a Sabbia type color, which goes really well this pale blue. It is definitely unique and far better than Red.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687817021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11809732, "authorName": "mikeroten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeroten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "super close in production to my father's old dino #04796!\r\n\r\nI think I agree with @tx246 - it's a unique color but it wears it well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687901930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11820620, "authorName": "andrewtito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewtito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that color combo is unconventional yet gorgeous, what a legendary car, GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688050025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11820986, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a shame that this little brother to the Ferrari has gotten financially unreachable for the very crowd that they were intended for. Great cars.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1688053416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11827060, "authorName": "Route.US.66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/route.us.66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "True. Lotsa upward pressure on Dinos.\nMatthias told me that Billionaires have found by buying a Dino they can attend the factory vintage events and still have another car to drive.\n\nAnyone can slip a MSD 6AL-2 into the OEM Marelli AEC-103 case - superb reliable running, no hot start issues and Concours correct. Here is how I did mine:\nhttps://www.ferrarilife.com/threads/replacing-a-marelli-dinoplex-aec103a-with-modern-internals.48793/#post-735487", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688096362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11831900, "authorName": "affarisbullonati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/affarisbullonati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely brilliant. A work of art, inside and out", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1688156193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11835983, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "added engine numbers for the Dino Train Spotters out there!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688230779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11841178, "authorName": "Gildo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gildo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful !!!\r\nI have only one question before I bid.\r\nHas the headliner been replaced ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688309183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11841571, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gildo yes. The headliner is new. \r\n\r\nTom", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688314125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11845524, "authorName": "MerlinsGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merlinsgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder how long it would take Leno to blind-fold guess this car.....?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688346817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11846002, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jack-Porsche ~ Re: \"It\u2019s a shame that this little brother to the Ferrari has gotten financially unreachable for the very crowd that they were intended for. Great cars.\"\n\nGreat observation and well said. \n\nThe Dino to me is similar to movies that did not do well at the box office but over the years, became a cult classic with a renewed sense of understanding and enthusiasm.\n\nI think it's great and nice to see.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1688361973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11850152, "authorName": "MichaelScheler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelscheler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i see on the pictures 33.....34....and 35 that the door frame surround trims on both sides are missing? is it possible to get them somewhere or do they come with the car , yet not installed? thx for help.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688412738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11852026, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MichaelScheler not sure it these were always missing or if they weren't installed after Auto Bugatti painted the car, but they're available from Superformance and DinoParts. \r\n\r\nThanks.\r\n\r\nTom", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688422147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11852295, "authorName": "MalamutAutoMuseum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malamutautomuseum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tomyangnet Great way to get the engine numbers pic when they're tough to capture.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688425879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11852485, "authorName": "VenaGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/venagt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chassis looks clean enough to eat stromboli right off of it! Che bella. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688428487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11852654, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MalamutAutoMuseum\r\nThanks, Dino's have one hardest engine numbers to see, the Daytona is the next hardest to photograph!\r\nTom", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688431756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11852902, "authorName": "84FLH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/84flh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cidertown;\n\n\"Until we can no longer find gasoline to run them.\"\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nThere's enough oil under the earth to supply gasoline for hundreds of years, and maybe more.\n\nIf there's no gasoline in the future it's because of nefarious intent by global leaders to keep humans herded into Soviet style high rises, dependent on public transportation, while carefully allocating their CBDC credits towards a government approved, special diet designed to \"reduce carbon emissions\" and \"save the planet\".\n\nThose making such rules will have plenty of gas, diesel, and jet fuel to reach their private Eagle's Nests where they'll plan their next move to further subjugate humanity.\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------\nPS: This is one heckuva cool car. The color somehow works magnificently. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688437683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11852976, "authorName": "Rodeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Q is in the building. Sigh \u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688439291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11853018, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@84FLH You seem to have quite an imagination. Have you spoke to Mommy and Daddy about your fears? \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688440221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11853045, "authorName": "84FLH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/84flh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Revsome;\n\nMy parents are dead and I'm 70 yo.\n\nWhat I said is happening all around us. Only those blinded by inability to think for themselves can't see it. Yesterday's conspiracy theory is today's fact: Covid *was* from a lab...vaccine *does* compromise immune system...laptop *was* Hunter's...FBI *did* interfere 2020...and so on.\n\nEnjoy your chains. You deserve every link. Freedom isn't for you. Compliance without question is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688441064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11853055, "authorName": "flush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car did superb in the past and with heavy bids already sure still is.. Lovely all the way around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688441210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11853065, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@84FLH This is a car auction. Not some place you can go and make a public show of your political/social paranoia. Pipe down.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1688441422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11853213, "authorName": "SirBradford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirbradford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@84FLH \u2013 Your comments about petroleum reserves and their context are accurate. Hear, hear! Buy silver & gold. Admire same while listening to Burl Ives. Let the complacents be content.\n\nAs to the present car, I still fondly remember a European auto dealership just 2 miles from my house who left a red 246 Dino GT outside their showroom in 1973. A friend and I admired it while I noted the window sticker stated $14,500 as the price. Buying this car would be a much better investment going forward than to have bought it new and holding for all this time although the fun factor has not been accounted for in such an analysis.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688446570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11853274, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting how some commenters just can't help themselves and don't understand that they are stepping out of bounds with anything that has to do with politics, religion or the conspiracy theory of the day.\n\nDoes not belong on BaT and if one feels the need to vent on those matters there are plenty of other sites out there to get your fix if that is what you need. Just don't do it here.\n\nBaT is a respite from the world we all live in and the focus is solely about cars and other vehicles.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1688450738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11854512, "authorName": "Riverotter1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riverotter1956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was the fastest car in the slotted electric race car set that I had. Great in Hot Wheels too. Must be really aerodynamic. Beautiful car. GLTA.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1688487686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11854742, "authorName": "Route.US.66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/route.us.66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I step away for half a day and miss the real drama of BAT, jabbering about nothing regarding the car for sale.\n\nBTW, If you don't know whom Tom Yang is, then he is the discoverer of the failed reproduction Rotors and Caps that now plague our parts supply. Whether you buy this car or not, heed his 246 Dino knowledge and forensics, avoid the black No-Name caps and the white unmarked Rotors", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1688491110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11855057, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the shout out @Route.US.66 ! The reproduction market for these old cars are constantly changing, and owners that do a tune up once every several years may not know about the bad parts that work against getting a proper tune up! Here's a link to the recent blog post I wrote on the ignition:\r\nhttp://tomyang.net/?p=22011\r\nI recently discovered a horrible set of four spring points from a well known supplier. Be careful!\r\n\r\nBack to our regular scheduled programming...\r\n\r\nTom", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1688495916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11856149, "authorName": "mpmorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reminds me of a miss-goofy running on a US 246 GTS that I chased years ago. The culprit was the retard points. The points would hang open when warm (took a while to figure that out). I gave the pivot block a slight hone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688513667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11856414, "authorName": "Ptrem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptrem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow of a car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688518668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11856699, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Repaint it Rossa Coarsa.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688525448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11856838, "authorName": "Tx246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tx246/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bug36T57 That is the last color to repaint a Dino.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1688528942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11856846, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tx246, I believe the last two Dino buyers would disagree with you by their paying $690k and $651k.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688529414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11856921, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bug36T57 and @Tx246\r\n\r\nRe: Color discussion. I am not normally a fan of blue but this shade of pale blue looks fantastic. The owner made a great choice in my eyes.\r\n\r\nIf it was me (never going to happen) starting over, I would probably opt for going back to it's original white.\r\n\r\nIn case I miss the ending ~ Best wishes to the seller, owner and all bidders and I hope it hits the #s to sell", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688532995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11856968, "authorName": "Redbird41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redbird41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a stunning piece of art. I am not a bidder today, to my chagrin. Huge respect to the buyer and seller of this wonderful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688536760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11857184, "authorName": "IrishWhiskey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishwhiskey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this color, the lines and look is so interesting in lighter shades like this. Dino's for me, are THE Ferrari to have...GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688556831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11857320, "authorName": "mattmiro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmiro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hoping someone can recommend the proper adhesive for metal to glass foe side quarter window latches..it was mentioned many moths ago on a dino auction ??\r\nappreciate the experts opinion on this . mine just popped off with the slightest pressure.\r\nmany thanks, matt [73 gts]", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688560800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11857447, "authorName": "Jorgerrer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jorgerrer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bluemund. Wonderful car. Please do post the color code whenever you can. I want all my cars to be this tone of blue!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688562986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11857811, "authorName": "Tx246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tx246/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mattmiro Honestly, just throw them in the glovebox and forget about them, it isn\u2019t worth the hassle or risk of causing damage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688567988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11857864, "authorName": "tomyangnet (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomyangnet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mttmiro Ahh, the wonderful quarter window! Cyanoacrylate is the glue they use for rear view mirrors and the same stuff I use for the quarter windows, but they come in different consistencies that have worked in varying degrees of success. I've also used spray on accelerators to help bonding the steel with the glass, but the surfaces have to be super clean. There's a lot of stress on that little lever, so it will often pop off. They make a replacement window with a physical hole in the glass, but it wouldn't be correct for the car. Good luck!\r\nTom", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1688568412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858082, "authorName": "weissach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weissach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Possibly one of the most beautiful Ferraris cars to ever grace BaT, what a treat. Whoever gets this beauty will be all smiles for their entire ownership. A piece of history and in a very striking color combo. Good luck to seller and bidders.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688570583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858373, "authorName": "Route.US.66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/route.us.66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mattmiro - do I understand correctly that you actually touched the latch while in place.\r\nRespect as you tempt fate to the ragged edge!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688573487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858490, "authorName": "mattmiro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmiro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to route 66\r\nit was unlatched and touched latch to push open window.\r\nNO trsistance!! there has to be a stronger bonding agent\r\nmatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688574675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858493, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mattmiro mate, if you throw a @ in front of their name, they get an email notification, like I just did for you. Also use their full BaT non de guerre, otherwise some random person is gonna be very confused!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1688574762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858534, "authorName": "bhoffma1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhoffma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really a nice Dino! The interior looks nearly perfect and the shade of blue is beautiful. Congratulations to whoever wins this fine automobile!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688575104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858545, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haven't seen this color since my 69 VW Karmin Ghia. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688575201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858555, "authorName": "Symbolic_International", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/symbolic_international/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A shoutout and many thanks to @tomyangnet for being so helpful with my questions on this Dino. He took valuable time and patience to assist both myself and a client.\r\n\r\nSomeone is going to be very happy and very fortunate to call this lovely machine their own today!\r\n\r\nBest of luck to all,\r\n\r\nBill", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1688575229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858631, "authorName": "Route.US.66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/route.us.66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The new owner should come driving with us!\nThere are still spots available for the Las Vegas Concours Nov 11-13 and I'm organizing a Dino 45 min drive from The Wynn Hotel to Valley Of Fire State Park - one of the best views of the West's Red Rocks and so photogenic for a backdrop of your new Dino", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1688575698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858664, "authorName": "59Ponton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59ponton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color. Those seats just blow me away. Congratulations to the new owner.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1688575889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858737, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The two minute trophy dash starts in 3..2....1...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688576270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858743, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last bid was June 24. Where is the action?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688576294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858749, "authorName": "geodav", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geodav/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last bid several days ago. What gives?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688576310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858755, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome wait for it....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688576322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858757, "authorName": "59Ponton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59ponton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Color holding it up?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1688576328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858759, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More than a week ago?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1688576337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858776, "authorName": "Lletonoff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lletonoff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/5/23 for $410,000 to Lletonoff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688576401, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11858777, "authorName": "HomersCousinMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homerscousinmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you have the money for the Dino, you have the money for the repaint.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1688576403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858778, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I'm surprised.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688576404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858786, "authorName": "Chuck246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck246/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "59Ponton, I think you were right", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688576422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858785, "authorName": "KD914", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kd914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok then \u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1688576422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858787, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lletonoff has achieved BaT Nirvana, by winning this Dino with their first ever bid on BaT - congrats mate, SUPER impressive!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1688576423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858790, "authorName": "Symbolic_International", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/symbolic_international/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done and congratulations @Lletonoff!\r\n\r\nYou got a heck of a great machine and then some!\r\n\r\nBill", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1688576439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858793, "authorName": "seabee46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seabee46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best deal ever on BAT.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1688576443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858794, "authorName": "Route.US.66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/route.us.66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to the saavy buyer!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1688576444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858798, "authorName": "Mandinga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandinga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bid on June 24th! Nice surprise I would think...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688576468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858810, "authorName": "66charger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66charger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shocking", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1688576550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858819, "authorName": "WOLFVISIONAIRE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfvisionaire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CONGRATS bill and buyer this is a Nice CAR ON Nice color combo.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688576579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858821, "authorName": "pnd4pnd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pnd4pnd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that was anticlimatic!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688576582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11858904, "authorName": "solidlifters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solidlifters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lately when a Dino sells it's like rubbing salt in a wound for selling my 72 coupe red/black GT for 62k in 1992 but that's inflation for you!! Really interesting color combo congrats to the buyer!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688576976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11859023, "authorName": "66charger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66charger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pnd4pnd reserve not met is anticlimactic", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688577560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11859028, "authorName": "UltraRareCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultrararecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Market value for this car. Not a 206, a GTS, a C&F, or a L-Series, all of which command much higher prices. Good condition on Hagerty's is $448k and this at $415 is right on the money with that valuation. (Non Dino color/ non stock seats, oddly painted parts underneath (calipers, etc), access cutouts in the front, many non-stock parts. Somewhat of a Restomod...) There are quite a few 71-74s available in similar condition for around the same price. \r\nBig Dino money is for a C&F, a 206, a L-Series, or a GTS... in that order.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1688577571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11859087, "authorName": "geodav", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geodav/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "UltraRareCars-thanks for pointing out the reasons for the seemingly low winning bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1688577774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11859125, "authorName": "UltraRareCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultrararecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geodav\r\nThanks.\r\nStill a wonderful and beautiful car... and it will bring lots of joy to the new owner.\r\nI just try to understand the market and forces thereon...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688577932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11864458, "authorName": "fhenley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhenley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fair price for this car. I think it\u2019s the paint color. Interior is very nice but if the outside was painted in a different color, I bet it would have fetched a higher price. Just my opinion, based somewhat on personal experience since I passed on a color I just couldn\u2019t get to feel OK to spend big $. That was a 246gt painted in Verde Germoglio vs the one I ultimately bought in a beautiful yellow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1688604198, "type": "comment"}]