[{"id": 4991468, "authorName": "SloMoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slomoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No roof rack? I'm out... \r\n\r\n", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1598987373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4991677, "authorName": "Billwi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billwi/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Billwi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598988766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4991703, "authorName": "Mowog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mowog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect clone of my first car.\r\n Except mine was a 10 year old, neglected, worn out, beat up, oil leaking $400 clunker.\r\nI'm certain the ownership experience of this one will be considerably more enjoyable!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598988980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4991709, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep. Definitely a \u201861 or earlier. No fuel gauge - introduced in \u201862. \r\n\r\nI had a \u201862 with very similar interior. \r\n\r\nNice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598989004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4991751, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy, this takes me back! So sweet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598989215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4991821, "authorName": "mini2nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mini2nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT seems to be increasing the amount of air-cooled VW listings. Bring 'em on as I was an air-cooled enthusiast for many years with '56, '57, '64 and '70 Beetle ownership.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598989554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4991942, "authorName": "Ricklshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricklshop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m in! Such a cool car. Took my driver license test in a \u201860 bug on my 16th birthday. Later drove it to college. Nice interior!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598989950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4992100, "authorName": "vermillion51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vermillion51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just some comments after reviewing the pictures;\r\n- the engine is not original \r\n- the floor under the passenger seat as been repaired with a panel (probably due to battery damage) \r\n- the paint job has some issues\r\nThe work that has been done on this beetle possibly makes it a daily driver, or local car show entry, but not a restoration contest winner. \r\nPerfect entry level volkswagen for anyone wanting to learn about the care and maintenance of these cars or wants to just drive it for the fun of it. But it will need a lot more work to be a best of show winner. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1598990910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4992407, "authorName": "Calstickshift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calstickshift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @vermillion51, this car's best life is to be a daily or semi-daily or seasonal driver, but definitely a nice one to drive. I was all in, but alas, I cannot drive a car without seat belts and retrofitting this one may not be the best way to go. I guess I've determined my beetle cut-off to be a bit newer than this one, but if I didn't have a seat belt hang-up, I'd be into this one big time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598992030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4992471, "authorName": "Moepoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moepoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a fun car to own! Nice color and an early-spec car to boot. To the guy with the seat belt hang-up, I don't blame you, but if you think the seat belts in this car will save your ass in a crash....then I've got some swampland in Florida to sell you. This car would crumble like stale bread if hit by anything of substance....belts or not.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1598992199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4992873, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's an \"exhaust stud?\" Also these don't have oil filters, just a screen around the oil pump pickup tube so maybe that was cleaned. I learned to drive on a 61 Bug, ours had a sunroof.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598993900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993076, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where is the GPS navigation?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598994922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993128, "authorName": "Slansek62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slansek62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NFK, GPS is right beside the electric window switches.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1598995145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993145, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ah ok, thanks. Missed it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598995226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993154, "authorName": "Chrispc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seatbelts were often a dealer installed option and definitely not rocket science to install. I just had mine done today. Beautiful Beetle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598995321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993235, "authorName": "Chrispc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a numbers matching car, but mostly period correct with the Pierburg fuel pump. It might benefit from a vacuum advance distributor. Beautiful car. This has to be BAT\u2019s first bathrobe cold start.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598995766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993299, "authorName": "wheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front and rear bumpers are both (newer) reproductions. Why would you say they have been replated when it would have been cheaper to replace them...............unless your brother in law owned the plating facility.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598996226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993294, "authorName": "Pontiacs4evr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacs4evr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Horn button? Is the horn on the steering wheel that hard to fix? I've seen it before, this isn't the first. I had 2 cars that the horn on the steering wheel was not working and I was able to fix it, and I'm not very mechanical...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598996273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993316, "authorName": "wheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bumpers are reproduction.....both front and rear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598996381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993362, "authorName": "wheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car has had serious rust repair pictures 46 and 47!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1598996681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993509, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding rust repair, cut this thing some slack- it is from New England. Winters are harsh and I've never seen so much salt on the roads as in N.E. No, it's not from sunny southern California and it is what it is and what it is, is a pretty nice Bug!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598997894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993540, "authorName": "Calstickshift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calstickshift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moepoe, I hear you, as I mentioned, it's a hangup of mine, not based on science or statistics. I just feel strapped in and ready to go with a belt on. They are confidence inspiring while out on the road. I just feel naked without them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1598998587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4993554, "authorName": "NFK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nfk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a couple of those beetles in the late 70s. The last one I had, I got it for free from my neighbor in 1979. It was a 1960 and he was the original owner. The car had about 70.000km but didn't pass the inspection (TUeV) due to rust issues. I was in the German Army and my neighbor thought I could make some money by parting out that car. I didn't do anything to it, I asked my sister to drive to the inspection. She got the stamp for the next two years. I drove that bug for two years without any fail. But then it was too rotten to pass again. I then sold it for 350 German Marks to somebody who wanted the engine, by then it had about 85.000km", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1598999408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4994154, "authorName": "Herbie3Rivers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/herbie3rivers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A sharp looking Beetle here. It's nice to see a hardtop where the owner resisted the urge to add a ragtop clip and update to larger tail lights. This is a just a nice honest Beetle that a new owner could add their personal touches to and have a lot of fun.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599011132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4994225, "authorName": "Moogie32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moogie32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice clean little beetle! Love the color; someone's going to be very happy with this gem!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599012491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4995283, "authorName": "Tweezz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tweezz/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Tweezz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599057305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4995297, "authorName": "Tweezz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tweezz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My grandson would look great in this little beauty! I had a 62 in high school and it got me everywhere! Reliable!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599057414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4995340, "authorName": "Beckmgs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckmgs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a great looking bug! GLWTA. Nice to see the motor clean, solid pan...looks nice.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599057874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4997715, "authorName": "georgiamarc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgiamarc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More fun than a barrel of monkeys, and just slightly roomier. Obviously not a garage or trailer queen, but that's what's cool about it... Drive it and enjoy it. Looks to be in really good shape. My HS ride was a '65. Good luck with the auction!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599077850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4999030, "authorName": "bubba114", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubba114/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by bubba114", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599087892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4999081, "authorName": "Sheffieldsilver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sheffieldsilver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. Had three of 'em, the '65 when I was working for Ford in Dearborn. Wife drove the Mustang. Always grumbling about how the car would be crushed. Maybe, but I always felt it was so nimble I could get out of the way of most anything. 20mpg was a big deal, not so much today. My daily driver now is an '09 Smart with 98k troublefree miles and yes, I'm thinking the steel cage will protect me if I can't get out of the way. Steady 85 on the fwy today keeping up with the rest of the traffic. Want this VW so I can have a canvas sunroof installed just like the '56 I drove years ago.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599088793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4999297, "authorName": "dometop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dometop/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by dometop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599093057, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4999506, "authorName": "bubba114", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubba114/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by bubba114", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599096795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5001940, "authorName": "dometop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dometop/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by dometop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599157198, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5005840, "authorName": "bubba114", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubba114/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by bubba114", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599201018, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5005922, "authorName": "Ghiaride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghiaride/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Bug in such a classic color. So clean everywhere too. Obviously the PO took great care of this car. These earlier Bugs have the best looking interiors. Very nostalgic and fun car to drive. Someone will have a lot of fun with this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599214501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5011738, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mein, Danke :) https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11733911-mein-beetle-1?store_id=31893", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599324124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5012444, "authorName": "adawil2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adawil2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Takes me back to my early childhood & teens both my father & brother drove similar Beetles. \r\n\r\nI know the seller & he\u2019s very discerning & particular about his cars. I wish him the best with the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599345491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5012652, "authorName": "Jaysvw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaysvw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There\u2019s definitely been some metal repair to the car, and there\u2019s metal missing around the rear shock area.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599354422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5013169, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This is a real beauty of an early beetle. Lots of good reasons to choose this as your next classic imo. One singular exception @seller, I think you should swap out your plastic fuel filter for an all steel one. For the sake of five or ten dollars you eliminate the number one reason for a beetle engine fire. Things get too hot, the plastic melts, gas drips onto a very hot exhaust pipe...you see where this is going. Just my 2 cents.\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599400493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5013214, "authorName": "aerovest1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerovest1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I have not driven this car myself I am very familiar with the sellers general collection. The seller is a real gentleman and takes great pride in the overall quality of the automobiles in his care. This car may not be in concourse condition but would make anyone happy as a great driver and local show participant. I would not be surprised to see this close well over $10k.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599401939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5013286, "authorName": "Russ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russ/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a fuel gauge or a reserve tank in this year/model VW? If a reserve tank, then is the main/reserve valve located on the \"firewall\" between the driver and passenger?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599404290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5013360, "authorName": "rondai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rondai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@8villienders8, a couple of questions. Since the bumpers are chrome what on the rear bumper was painted. They are not the original bumpers they are aftermarket. Also, the text says the engine was rebuilt, do you have paperwork? has it been run since being rebuilt? As, the the pint on the j tubes for the heat boxes and the muffler don't appear to ever have been hot. \r\n@Russ , 1961 was the last year without a gas gauge, reserve lever can be seen in the photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599406300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5013413, "authorName": "8villienders8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/8villienders8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In reply to Russ: 1961 was the last year with no fuel gauge; the reserve lever is on the firewall above the tunnel.\r\nIn reply to rondai: as described in the listing, the engine is new, from the cylinder block to all internal parts. Intake manifold was replaced and so was the entire ignition system. The engine was tested and driven many times after installation.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599408732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5013513, "authorName": "aamccrary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aamccrary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As for seatbelts...best to make sure it\u2019s a three point. My early Bug had only lap belts, of course, and we T-boned a Lincoln that ran a stop sign in Marina del Rey. Caboom , right into the windshield from the passenger seat (my GF was driving) I\u2019m still picking the glass out of my scalp. And that was in 1971.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599412197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5013797, "authorName": "vwvanaudi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwvanaudi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should the wheels be painted in a two tone contrasting color scheme?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599421919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5013944, "authorName": "8villienders8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/8villienders8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reply to vwvanaudi: Thank you for writing. Originally the wheels would be painted black or silver. I thought body color looks nice and have done so on most of my cars. Changing color on the wheels is an easy job, should anyone wish it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599427089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5013953, "authorName": "8villienders8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/8villienders8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In reply to rondai: The only part of the rear bumper that was repainted was one of the attaching brackets - not the bumper proper. Sorry if that point was unclear. The bumpers themselves were in very fine shape.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599427610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5014803, "authorName": "Beckmgs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckmgs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wheels should be two tone. L286 Turquoise white and Night Blue(?). My 1960 is Jade green - with White and Swamp Green on the wheels. It all works. I am not faulting anyone, but at times it is easier just to shoot one color. While not my favorite VW color, I can see this beetle shine somewhere in the bright sun - needs to be by the ocean somewhere. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599482952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5014845, "authorName": "Moogie32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moogie32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was at the Lime Rock Meeting of the Marques yesterday and this beetle would have been right at home in the crowd of VWs featured there. Sure, little tweaks here and there would make it more correct but the hard work here is done. We are very involved in the northeast VW scene and the people involved in it are great. This car would be an instant admission ticket to join in the fun with the rest of us!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599484264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5014986, "authorName": "stocksteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stocksteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Beetle! Very correct-looking! You don't find many these days that haven't been \"meatballed\" up in some way. The values of these are going up.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599487905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5015274, "authorName": "8villienders8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/8villienders8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reply to stocksteve: Thank you very much! In all my 40 years of collecting I have prioritized keeping each car as original as possible. Sometimes that is hard, due to obsolete parts and materials, but I see people like me as curators of history for the future. That's why I hope this '61 goes to a good VW home!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599493569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5015310, "authorName": "8villienders8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/8villienders8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reply to Moogie32: Many thanks for writing! I am very partial to VWs; our very first car was a 1961 Bug that took us all over Ethiopia without trouble. I will be happy to meet you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599494147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5015330, "authorName": "8villienders8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/8villienders8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reply to Beckmgs: Good to hear from you again! In all honesty, I have never seen two-tone wheels, not even in sales brochures. Then again, maybe I missed a few. In any case, we didn't paint them one color because it was easy (we went to a lot of trouble on this car), but because we thought it looked nice. Again, it's an easy change for a new owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599494382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5017298, "authorName": "Beckmgs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beckmgs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have done both matching, and the offset colors. The offset just takes longer, and its a hassle - from my perspective. However, done well - makes the car sparkle. My comment was not meant to be disparaging to @8villenders8. The value of the W community is the diversity - and not the single mindset to have everything look \u201coff the factory floor\u201d. Some times, the factory got it wrong. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599509616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5018962, "authorName": "8villienders8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/8villienders8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reply to Beckmgs: Yes, diversity can be fun and shows one options. Again, wheel color is an easy change, should a new owner want to try something different. Certainly no offense taken. We concentrated on other important aspects of the Bug! If wheel color is a deciding factor for someone, then so be it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599520389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5019738, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dagwood or at least some one should Install the two missing hose clamps! It's mind boggling we still have this discussion on most listed vws. There is a filter in the pump but the message never gets through. COL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599548758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5019739, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by milage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599548840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5019770, "authorName": "8villienders8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/8villienders8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reply to dagwood: I will check into that. No problem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599557892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5019812, "authorName": "63vwdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/63vwdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice-looking Beetle. I've driven early '60s 40 hp Beetles for years, and they're some of the nicest VWs to drive. The 40 horse will keep up with traffic and cruise at 70 easily (as long as you're not going up a steep hill). 1961 is the final year for the jewel-like glass tail lights (and these are mounted at the right height--a rarity). Such a clean car inside and out: a great opportunity for someone to own an antique car that's ready to go. I expect this one will do well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1599564251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5019866, "authorName": "Arsedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arsedo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful and clean!\r\nIf I had the room, I\u2019d snap this baby up. \r\nLove the colors! Nicely done!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599566763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5020836, "authorName": "Moogie32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moogie32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it should do well too - If i only had room for one more I would absolutely be bidding! GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599584222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5020917, "authorName": "aerovest1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerovest1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know the seller very well. A real gentleman who puts a lot of time and effort into his cars. \nSomeone will end up with a nice automobile.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599585313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5021392, "authorName": "tkeats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tkeats/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by tkeats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599588468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022592, "authorName": "delraydude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delraydude/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by delraydude", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599593925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022621, "authorName": "tkeats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tkeats/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by tkeats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599594069, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022842, "authorName": "Beorog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beorog/", "bidAmount": 9150, "content": "$9,150 bid placed by Beorog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599594966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022872, "authorName": "delraydude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delraydude/", "bidAmount": 9355, "content": "$9,355 bid placed by delraydude", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595051, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022884, "authorName": "Beorog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beorog/", "bidAmount": 9550, "content": "$9,550 bid placed by Beorog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022893, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 9650, "content": "$9,650 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595136, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022903, "authorName": "Beorog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beorog/", "bidAmount": 9750, "content": "$9,750 bid placed by Beorog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595161, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022910, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022923, "authorName": "Beorog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beorog/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Beorog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595256, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022930, "authorName": "EugenioA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eugenioa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Lucky the one that gets it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1599595289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5022932, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595296, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022945, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022950, "authorName": "Moogie32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moogie32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree - you never find them this nice!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599595337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5022966, "authorName": "Shawn50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawn50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would make a nice driver quality car... especially at this price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599595390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5022969, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 11100, "content": "$11,100 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022994, "authorName": "delraydude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delraydude/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by delraydude", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595505, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5022996, "authorName": "Beorog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beorog/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Beorog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595509, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5023021, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5023050, "authorName": "Rheingold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rheingold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/8/20 for $12,500 to Rheingold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595722, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5023064, "authorName": "Moogie32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moogie32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rheingold congrats! You got a beauty!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1599595772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5023073, "authorName": "Shawn50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawn50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice buy... still about $1-$2K left in this sale. Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599595809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5023944, "authorName": "rondai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rondai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rhiengold, get buy! I would put some Wolfsburg West quality bumpers on it and respray the bumper brackets and over rider supports silver like they are supposed to be. 1961 was the first to use the silver bumpers brackets on the deluxe model and that continued until 1967. Also I'd paint the wheels the proper Sea Green Center hubs and White outer rims. I'd swap out that carpet kit for a quality one and go back to a rubber mat on the floor. Oh, and the steering wheel and turn signal switch and steering column should be Basalt Gray . The headliner material is not correct but it's well done. \r\nSince the engine appears to be a 40 horse , why the 009 distributor, I'd switch back to the correct one. Mechanical one is no advantage to performance. Those things done and this car would be even more of a knock out. \r\nAgain great buy!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1599600211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577474, "authorName": "Buggee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buggee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why do none of these Beetles have the battery cover and hold down strap? Dangerous to just have it loose under those springs. Not a small matter.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610349552, "type": "comment"}]