[{"id": 2326800, "authorName": "DrT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is the video labeled \"Bob's '59 Porsche 356A...\"\r\nProbably better not to yak during the video. When you are showing the dash, we realize it's the dash and don't need to be told, sorry to be critical", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530275018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2326824, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'56 very nice. I would have lost it when it came to pictures.shooting like 400 pics of this little gem. That setting,these lines.I guess since it's a '56,it's amazing on it's own. But still I would have shown it all. amazing original bits still intact, always good to see especially those floors are pretty amazing. I want those visors for my Land Rover!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1530275921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2326898, "authorName": "Grueneman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grueneman/", "bidAmount": 1956, "content": "$1,956 bid placed by Grueneman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530277603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2326910, "authorName": "VicSkirmants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vicskirmants/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by VicSkirmants", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530278200, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2326920, "authorName": "VicSkirmants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vicskirmants/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's get this show on the road!", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1530278509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2326944, "authorName": "Sparkee59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparkee59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car I enjoyed the narration on videos. I've got to build a bigger garage or this baby might be sitting next to my TR2. Love those 50s automobiles.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530279235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327024, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, gonna need to see inside that luggage before bidding. If it contains \"period correct\" underwear, I'm out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530281183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327053, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PWSchuh\r\nLOL Larry LOL... you could sell those on eBay, there is a fetish crowd for everything. Could you imagine if Porsche did luggage for this? that would be amazing. This Porsche is a little better than $5.00 Samsonite luggage, but very cool none the less.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530282161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327108, "authorName": "WilyWilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilywilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the green hoses running on the upper sides of the engine compartment?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530283523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327205, "authorName": "Nils", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nils/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WilyWilly\r\nI'm going to hazard a guess: sunroof drains?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530285359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327254, "authorName": "Steve_McQueen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_mcqueen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WilyWilly - Those are the rear drain hoses routing water from the sunroof to the ground. Seller, color and width don\u2019t look correct for originals. Were the originals replaced?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530286349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327301, "authorName": "arj356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arj356/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by arj356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530287322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2327430, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the interest in the car. Regarding the sunroof drain hoses, if they aren't original they would have to have been changed many years ago as the hoses have hardened into their shape. The color is unusual for sure, but the diameter seems about right.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530290102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327452, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, hoses are not original but who cares? Change them. This is a delightfully original car. It looks awesome, seems to drive awesome and is pretty correct. yes, details in the interior are not correct (Nasty chromed door tops, dash replaced with wrong color, etc.), badges missing, overrides missing, but that;s all easy to fix.\r\n\r\nI owned a '56A sunroof coupe and it is the car I miss the most. They drive absolutely amazingly and appear way more sporty and faster than the 60hp would make you think. Little fun fact: The sunroofs for the 56 cars was a carry-over form the previous year model. As '55 cars were bend windshield cars, the sunroofs followed the bent line. That's why you have those on a 56 as well. That was all changed as soon as they ran out of the sunroofs and changed the stamping.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530290814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327457, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by mbaum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530290894, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2327474, "authorName": "arj356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arj356/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by arj356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530291193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2327880, "authorName": "Steve_McQueen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_mcqueen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was the hood fully closed during the photo shoot? Gap and the front of the hood looks too wide. All original and numbered opening panels?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530296795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2327975, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, 100 mph in a 356. Now that's courage. As a relatively new owner of a 61 coupe I have not mustered up the courage to go faster than 60mph. I guess I'm a wuss, although I suppose the result of a mishap at 60 in a 356 would be ugly as well. Nice car GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530297611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2328374, "authorName": "CX-Racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cx-racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This should be a good test of the health of the 356 market, which seems to be softening a bit for driver quality coups. I don't expect to see any softening here. Sunroof A with beehives, how often will there be an opportunity to acquire such a quality piece of industrial art? Absolutely love it. If only I had a high enough limit on my HELOC.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530301737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2328479, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Steve_McQueen Yes, there is a little bit of a gap at the front edge of the hood. We have been asked about body panel numbers before and haven't been able to locate any numbers on the hood or engine lid. We do not intent to remove the door panels in search of numbers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530302979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2328489, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meteor10 This particular 356 requires no courage to drive at speed. It has really nice smooth power and handles wonderfully. It is a well-sorted driver.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530303119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329141, "authorName": "VicSkirmants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vicskirmants/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "meteor 10; I have had a street 356 up to 120; no problem.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530312009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329159, "authorName": "VicSkirmants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vicskirmants/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by VicSkirmants", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530312163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2329177, "authorName": "fc356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fc356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had my SC with Skirmants built hot street motor up to 120...@6000 rpm....no worries....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530312426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329207, "authorName": "VicSkirmants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vicskirmants/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fc356; thanks. Frank.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530312701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329215, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Airbags, we don't need no stinkin' airbags", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530312827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329224, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I said earlier, new owner, still adjusting to the old technology.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530313095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329319, "authorName": "Dentman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dentman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you have any experience of an original unmolested car you would search them out as they drive much better than restored cars. Restored cars look lovely and shiney but the restored bits never go back in exactly the right place to factory spec. Note a 356 God, Mr Skirmants is bidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530316570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329496, "authorName": "drauz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drauz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "taking a 356 (older the better) over the ton is a taste of freedom past. this one\u2019s going to be fun to watch, whether through the windshield or rear-view.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530324728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329499, "authorName": "naparei", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/naparei/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by naparei", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530324940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2329545, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by mv1826", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530327471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2329716, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by motointl1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530339883, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2329801, "authorName": "Eagleman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagleman1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is going on on the underneath?\r\nIs that rust?\r\nCan\u2019t tell", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530361458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329923, "authorName": "VicSkirmants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vicskirmants/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you referring to the wet spot from the old leaking master cylinder?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530366794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2329936, "authorName": "Runway101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/runway101/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by Runway101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530367625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2329977, "authorName": "Kitcat7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kitcat7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a babe!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530369564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330054, "authorName": "witz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a cool car, the gauges are in the wrong place. Easy to swap, the temp/gas should be on left side. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530373040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330073, "authorName": "VicSkirmants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vicskirmants/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "witz; gauges TOTALLY correct for a 1956. They were switched in 1957.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1530374352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330111, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am lucky to own a black mild \"Outlaw\" version of this complete with sunroof and beehives..but my sunroof is electric and was ( I discovered) installed by American Sunroof Corp by the dealer when the car was new..as it was in LA they were, apparently, having a hard time selling coupes without sunroofs. This car is truly lovely but I would have to work on that undercarriage. I will be watching this with great interest and great to see Vic on here again..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530376209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330115, "authorName": "witz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I stand corrected, I have a 58\u2019 A", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530376306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330122, "authorName": "weissach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weissach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "manpot, there were no electric sunroofs available for 356 in 1956, factory or aftermarket. Featured car is fantastic, great and rare color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530376648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330411, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wellll, I have also had a 356 up to 120 mph....\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nit wasn't this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530393754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330412, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As said mine was custom done by American Sunroof Corp and has been inspected by them and they told me that story. My car has not had a roof clip. They said they did two or three of these cars..It works perfectly and is slightly smaller than the Golde.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530393759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2330477, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by motointl1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530399387, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2331090, "authorName": "raymead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raymead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was stationed in England with the Air Force back in 1965 when I bought a '56 original factory sunroof car, as a daily driver, for $2,000. I drove it for a couple years and sold it for $ 2,000. I was THRILLED to break even on the car. (I wish I had never sold it he said somewhat sheepishly),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, who knew!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530468433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2331169, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eagleman1\r\nWhat you see underneath is an original floor that hasn't been painted over. It is absolutely solid. Starting from the front, you can see the battery pan which was repaired at Emory Motorsports and therefore is painted. The rest of the floor is covered in undercoating we believe was applied when the car was new and has become kind of grey in color. The undercoating has scraped off in spots. As Vic Skirmants pointed out, there is a darker discoloration from behind where the master brake cylinder is located, a reminder of a past brake fluid leak. Prior to its rebuild, a leaky transaxle left a similar dark spot further to the rear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530474291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2331183, "authorName": "Eagleman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eagleman1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the explanation on the undercarriage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530475026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2333076, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting silly money for these..++++ for the seller and long term investor ( ? maybe) All the rest who want the \"drive\" seems ludicrous when more power and same panache is way cheaper in later madels which will follow the same value curve.... and with less nit-pickin'. Then you will have the \"oh boy!' it's almost real buyers.And the \"outlaws' who have carved out their own niche.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530565682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2333959, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can\u2019t swing the cash for a Speedster ? I sure can\u2019t , but this would make a GREAT second choice imo. What timeless coupe lines. I think I have to put \u201c Drive a Porsche 356 \u201c into my bucket list. And I consider myself a Brit car guy... lol . Great colour too. GLWTS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530573154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334119, "authorName": "Jackw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to own a 1956 sunroof coupe #56724 with the V-shaped sunroof and beehive tail lights that was originally aquamarine blue metallic with grey leatherette interior and I would rather have this car than a Speedster. I only sold my sunroof car to finance the restoration of my 356 Carrera and I really miss the old push rod car. This looks like a nice one. The old A coupes are the prettiest of the 356 line (says a highly biased observer)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530574813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334230, "authorName": "Steve_McQueen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_mcqueen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jackw - You are definitely not alone in your bias!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530578317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334283, "authorName": "sandros1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandros1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cmorris Love the pics up on Wasatch. Driven and ridden my bike on that road 1000 times back in another lifetime of racing bicycles and driving fast cars...long before the days of Miller's playground. Would do repeats up Millcreek and Big (to Mill D). Cottonwood is a beautiful community and this car through Dimple Dell would just put the smile of all smiles on my face. \r\n\r\nBest of luck with the Auction!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530580091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334301, "authorName": "sslayden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sslayden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These v-sunroofs are larger than later years and really add to the experience plus are truly rare - I have 56437 - just 13 down the line and has the Golde V-roof as well. It\u2019s such a fun car to drive, easy heel/toe, straight and true on the road. I replaced the original engine with a built \u201867 912 motor. Drives at 80 no problem but the 60 engine was actually acceptable too. Did a dual master and added technomagnesio alloys. Just a beatiful car from so many angles. Best of luck to seller - buyer enjoy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530580696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2334607, "authorName": "flat6pilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flat6pilot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car has the perfect amount of patina.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530598936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2337121, "authorName": "miltenbergera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miltenbergera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really got that first exterior picture right.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530667615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2337400, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sandros1 It is true, there are really wonderful driving opportunities along the Wasatch. Perfect roads for a car such as this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530681337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2337402, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to see so many of you seem to get that this is a very special little car. Here is a link to a picture of when Bob discovered it in 2011 where it had been a well kept secret as part of one man's personal VW stash for 33 years in the tiny town of Paul, ID. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OmGR9XsridyzYA0G--OOwqOpCicGE9yf/view?usp=sharing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530682059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2337467, "authorName": "matwil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matwil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guess I should have bought that beautifully restored 356 for sale by a wealthy owner in Park City, Utah back in 1994 for $14k. Took it for a test drive. He wouldn't budge on the price, so I left.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530699637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2337492, "authorName": "veloce356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloce356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A sweet car for sure. Clean up the upholstery (but not the \u2018eau de 356\u2019 that it probably has), tone down the door caps and drive the heck out of it. With the crestless hubcaps, without the overriders and with the humble Normal engine, it has a real \u2018Gmund\u2019 feel to it. How\u2019s the steering coupler condition?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530704191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338386, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the high bidder I can already feel the last minute bids just before auction ends in two days. Like the warm breath of a dragon on the back of my neck. Well at least I won't go down without a fight.\nWill look great next to my 58 Sunroof coupe. Both a little worn and full of soul.\nLet the games begin!\nHappy Bidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530736115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338405, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These must hold the record for dollars/slowness.. save the flames.. I'm already BBQ'in.. Happy 4th of July.. Sorry it just hit me and I couldn't stop.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530737131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338555, "authorName": "Steve_McQueen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_mcqueen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rick - They definitely hold the record for most fun to drive/dollars, build quality/dollars and character/dollars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530742593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338599, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok.....anything is fair...thank goodness someone has a sense of humor.. I've owned one BTW.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530744868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338650, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rick It is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. Plus it gives people time to see how good you look in a beautiful 356.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530747929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2338727, "authorName": "Omnivore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omnivore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to be too polyantha but this thing could change your life. \n\nIn a good way. \n\nSwoopy droopy Bauhaus in all its glory.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1530750938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2339523, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just watched the owner's drive-video for the first time..I'd buy it from him... i'm smitten. It's a wonderful car. He knows how to put a buyer in the seat... 100MPH is no slouch.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530807240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2340211, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rick - You said \"Getting silly money for these..++++ for the seller and long term investor ( ? maybe) All the rest who want the \u201cdrive\u201d seems ludicrous when more power and same panache is way cheaper in later madels\"\r\n\r\nI am not sure that I agree. Yes, the B models are a bargain in the overall 356 world. And yes, you can have more hp in a C and CS. But I doubt that a later car beats the overall experience of the fantastic T-1 cars. I think you are missing some crucial points: First, it likely is the first 356, where the mechanical bits and pieces made them the utmost pleasure to drive (Compared to more arcane pre-As). Second, for quite a few of us, the shape of the A is considered the absolute most beautiful in its combination of roundness and lightness. Third, they are rarer. Fourth, '56 and '57 models are event eligible. All great factors that drive added \"panache\" over later models and hence a premium that imho is fully justified.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530818488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2340365, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mike, I saw the light... I retract all previous snarkisms. Very cool!!!!! I wish i was your age. The steering wheel and gauges alone are as it gets. I love the ripped up seats too. Kudos t the seller for avoiding the temptation to cover up the surface rust. That is called \"pickeling\" and works in CA but I would have to neutralize it where I live.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530820163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2340750, "authorName": "HarmlessDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harmlessdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My very first Porsche was 1957 356A T1 with bee hive tail lights. It had 229K on it when I bought it and I used it for 40K before \"upgrading\" to a 356B 1960 Super 90 roadster. Wish I had them both now!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530823239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2341501, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thought I would chime in since we are down to 16 hours left in the auction. This is indeed a very special 356 and I am glad to see such positive commentary. Do any of you that are bidding have questions I can answer?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530839717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2341861, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller- the photos say \"Bob's '59....\" ..Had to mention it since everything else is so correct and there is a calm before the storm.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530871019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2341969, "authorName": "Runway101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/runway101/", "bidAmount": 87500, "content": "$87,500 bid placed by Runway101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530881004, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342030, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rick Yes, the car is owned by our dear friend Bob and we are listing here on his behalf. Bob is a retired college professor in his eighties and can no longer enjoy the car as he would like. With a bad hip and other age related ailments, just getting in and out of the car is difficult for him. That the car is in its wonderful condition is a tribute to Bob. After finding the car in 2011, he avoided the temptation to strip it down and undergo a restoration and instead preserved its very original condition and focused on making it mechanically sound.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530883087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342084, "authorName": "Type911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the pleasure of seeing this car live & in person last week. This 356 is very well represented and in fantastic condition.\r\nMorris Brothers Motorsports is one of the premier Porsche shops in the West...\r\nbid with confidence !!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1530884410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342094, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cmorris\r\nWhat A Beauty! I've enjoyed your presentation and reading comments.\r\nVery Best to You with Auction Today and to all Bidders!\r\nIt's Gorgeous", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530884726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342108, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type911\r\nVery Nice Constructive Comment You wrote. I always enjoy when someone from the BaT community has the opportunity to see a vehicle and leave a positive contribution Kudos!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530885153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342188, "authorName": "juke_of_earl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juke_of_earl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much headroom do you lose with the sunroof? I test drove one of these in the early 60s and it seemed like my head almost hit the headliner? My fantasy is to pick one of these up at Emory's and drive it back to Vermont.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530886960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342320, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have personally never noticed a difference in headroom between a standard and sunroof 356.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530889569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342324, "authorName": "Jackw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You don't lose much headroom with the Golde sunroof at all - maybe a 1/4 inch but it could be less. I'm 6'0\" and I never noticed much difference in headroom between my two 56 coupes. I liked how smooth the car was right up to 100 mph - try that in one of the Porsche's 1956 contemporary's from the other side of the Channel and it would be a whole different experience. Very nice car - and good luck to the seller. As I was climbing in and out of my 1956 Coupe multiple times for a photo shoot yesterday I realized that I am not the teenager that I was when I bought my car 47 years ago - it seems much lower and hard to climb down into than I remember.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1530889630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342331, "authorName": "TommyC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely love the early 356 coupes. Beautiful car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530889765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342375, "authorName": "weissach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weissach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you lose about 2 inches due to the sunroof. I am 6'4, i fit fine in a coupe or cab, but sunroof cars never worked for me. The sunroof frame is exactly over my head so i hit it every time i hit a bump in the road. The horn ring on this particular car is a cut full ring. The half ring horn buttons were reproduced for a very short time and are around in limited numbers. Trying to find an original one will take some time. love this car, polyantha red is a very rare color.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530890564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342446, "authorName": "3_Time_Loser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3_time_loser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shouldn't this car have a beige full circle horn ring? I have a softcopy of a January 1956 brochure showing a full circle horn ring, \r\n\r\nUnlike the pre-A's \"bottom quadrant\" horn ring, reproduction full-circle horn rings are available (but expensive) for those who want originality more than a specific car's history.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530891744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342592, "authorName": "ModernClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modernclassics/", "bidAmount": 88000, "content": "$88,000 bid placed by ModernClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530894713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342605, "authorName": "356cabbie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/356cabbie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3_Time_Loser Yes it should be a full one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530895029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342617, "authorName": "weissach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weissach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, i stand corrected, full ring it should be. easier fix than a half ring :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530895246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342669, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 88500, "content": "$88,500 bid placed by motointl1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530896335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342684, "authorName": "ModernClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modernclassics/", "bidAmount": 89000, "content": "$89,000 bid placed by ModernClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530896749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342686, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 92500, "content": "$92,500 bid placed by MCCresto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530896769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342693, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 6' 4 1/2\" frame will have to adjust if I can win this one. A good solution is to go outlaw with Speedster seats on lower brackets. Of course, all mods should be fully reversible.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530896925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342762, "authorName": "rstrahota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rstrahota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this one\u2019s a good buy at anything less than 100k - but I\u2019m very biased in favor of these cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530897626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342793, "authorName": "drauz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drauz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the +s & -s are about balanced on this one, but as Stevie Winwood sang, \u201c... there are always exceptions...\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530897789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342813, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by motointl1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530897933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342843, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by mv1826", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342849, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well done mv1826. Im out and good luck all", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530898129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342851, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just lowered the reserve! Good luck. 1 minute left.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1530898150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342855, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may be in the business, but 356 As are always more of an emotional buy. However, there is a point of spending too much.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530898178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342857, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 107500, "content": "$107,500 bid placed by MCCresto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898188, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342858, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I paid 75k for my 58 sunroof coupe six months ago-needs a bit more work", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530898191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342864, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 109000, "content": "$109,000 bid placed by mv1826", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898232, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342874, "authorName": "ModernClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modernclassics/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by ModernClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342875, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We can help with getting it to any level. I paid $75K as well 7 years ago for a nice one and made the mistake of selling it for more than double. Still having regrets...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530898319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342877, "authorName": "Rob427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rob427/", "bidAmount": 111000, "content": "$111,000 bid placed by Rob427", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342886, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by mv1826", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342910, "authorName": "Rob427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rob427/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "$120,000 bid placed by Rob427", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342914, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 121000, "content": "$121,000 bid placed by mv1826", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342917, "authorName": "Rob427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rob427/", "bidAmount": 122000, "content": "$122,000 bid placed by Rob427", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342925, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 123000, "content": "$123,000 bid placed by mv1826", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898586, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342938, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 124000, "content": "$124,000 bid placed by MCCresto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898705, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2342946, "authorName": "ottoracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottoracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "went up $13K in the last 6 minutes! Now that's appreciation!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1530898768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342950, "authorName": "SugaD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sugad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Didn\u2019t realize these cars sold for this much...? Seems expensive for a car with a torn up interior. Disclaimer is... I know nothing about Porsche! Just fun watching this auction. Of course an Integra Type R just sold for $42K. That really blew my mind.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530898788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342952, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh well....there goes my sanity", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1530898793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342955, "authorName": "drauz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drauz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We all appreciate a nice sr A coupe.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530898802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342960, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/6/18 for $124,000 to MCCresto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530898827, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2342962, "authorName": "3_Time_Loser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3_time_loser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SugaD SUNROOF 356A coupe's usually bring near-cabriolet prices.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1530898839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342965, "authorName": "VicSkirmants", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vicskirmants/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations all around!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1530898852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342968, "authorName": "Carrera356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bravo\r\nWell struck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530898868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342971, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta love the free market system.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530898907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342976, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - Sneaking in with a last second bid (literally) for the win. Well played @MCCresto and congratulations on an awesome car. Maybe just a smitten well sold but imho, still a great buy as '56 sunroof cars that are solid and numbers matching are extremely rare. Enjoy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530898948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342986, "authorName": "SugaD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sugad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats buyer!!\r\n\r\n@3_Time_Loser.....have a friend who is a Porsche/Ferrari buyer and even he is stunned by Porsche money right now. Says market is going nuts for all Porsche. I can see on BAT he is right. Crazy money. Love it!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530899039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342992, "authorName": "drauz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drauz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so, guys, do you start drinking before or after you bid?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530899103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2342999, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting a martini now to celebrate. I'm not a sore loser. Glad to see that the market is healthy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530899159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343003, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, \r\n\r\nI hope I still get to sleep at home tonight. My wife will really think I've gone off the deep end. My non-sunroof '59 will have to go for sure now, and any newer car purchases in the next several years are out of the question. At least my shop can save me some repair and maintenance costs. I knew emotion would take over.\r\nThis one's going to AL and staying a while.\r\nNo excuses, still sober. This was definitely all the $ and a little extra for that V-sunroof", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1530899179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343015, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's awesome - Best buys are those that are driven by passion and emotion while still reasonably sane from a financial perspective - like this one. And by the sounds of it, you have a plan and can do work yourself. Congrats.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530899324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343016, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MCCresto I'm interested in your '59 if it's numbers matching.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530899326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343024, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "let's talk", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530899387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343031, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are we allowed to post phone numbers? \r\n\r\nThis is the first one I've won on BaT. Coming to Utah personally w truck and trailer to load her up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1530899473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343037, "authorName": "Bob56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to BaT for a wonderful web site. Well documented for first time user. \r\nReal-time monitoring keeps the site friendly, informative and positive. I felt like I was sharing\r\nthis experience with enthusiastic club members. Realistic bidding process.\r\n\r\nThanks also to Chad Morris and his daughter (professional photographer) for all they have done\r\nto clearly show the car and it\u2019s history. \r\n\r\nAnd thanks to all of you for questions and comments about the car. After a while I got so\r\nexcited I wanted to bid! Not for the money, but for all the interest and enthusiasm you have\r\nshown for this very special car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1530899546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343052, "authorName": "cmorris (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @MCCresto! And thanks for the participation by everyone who bid or otherwise participated in the comments.\r\n\r\nAs you can see the owner of the car, Bob, is happy with the outcome as well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1530899722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343054, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MCCresto If you want, post your email and I will send you my phone number. I have been looking for a way to contact you privately. No luck yet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530899769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343057, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Send an email to @bringatrailer - they will be able to share your emails and put you in touch. Should be rather straight forward", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530899831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343066, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bob56\r\nCongratulations! It was so nicely presented and a Beautiful Porsche! I wish You All the Best in the Future!\r\n@cmorris\r\nWell Done \r\nWinning Bidder got a Beauty!\r\n?\u263a\ufe0f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530899888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343067, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bob56 Congrats! Thank you for sharing what the experience has been for you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530899892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343071, "authorName": "ralt12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralt12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats- it looks like a really nice car to start with. Well sold and well bought !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1530899904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343077, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT would not post my email. I assume they will put us together.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530899990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343083, "authorName": "mv1826", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mv1826/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MCCresto My instagram is @ubolts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530900086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343089, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MCCresto\r\nCongratulations! What a Beauty! Your Wife will Love it when she can drive it too!\r\nThe history alone, Priceless!\r\nEnjoy your miles of Smiles ahead ?\u263a\ufe0f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530900149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343136, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the great comments. I've been 'playing with Porsches and a few select other cars for over 30 years now, and imho the 356 As are the most special. When I sold my last V-sunroof car through Willhoit in Long Beach, he told me that I would not likely ever find another one. I consider this a lucky find. \r\nThank you BaT. You've become part of my daily routine.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1530900620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343223, "authorName": "rstrahota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rstrahota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done. Good price for the seller and I bet the buyer will be very happy with this one, too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530901610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343342, "authorName": "Hi_Fi_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hi_fi_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats buyer and seller!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530902433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2343359, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done.. find another one that smells like this", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530902638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2345133, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "McCresto, what seems to you at the m moment as a tense day after spending big dough will soon become part of the fabric of who you are as a car addict. \r\nI have been in your shoes and decided to sell a car to buy another. If you take a few weeks and think about any possible way to also keep your 59 I would encourage you to do so. I grew up pretty poor and have had everything from gull wings to F40's. There were a few I never should have sold.\r\nHave fun, life is way too short!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530981206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2345153, "authorName": "Ultima", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultima/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well sold ! Congratulations MCCRESTO! You\u2019re going to love the two minute zero to 100 runs! Are you also planning to restore the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1530982274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2345561, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the words of encouragement. Occasionally budgetary constraints get in the way of keeping them all, but you're right, I shouldn't let any good '59 coupe get away at this point. \r\nI'm still working on the Gullwing and more exotic Ferraris, but the collection is not insignificant at this point.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531004358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2345563, "authorName": "MCCresto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccresto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to mv1826: let me think on the selling of the '59 a while. I'm not on Instagram, but try me through Martin's Classic Cars, LLC in Huntsville, AL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531004499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2357174, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MCCresto- you can certainly TELL that the fellow doing the test drive to 100mph was NOT a pilot! He would never have jumped on the Freeway with that small amount of FUEL in the car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1531425693, "type": "comment"}]