[{"id": 11335625, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello and welcome to our auction of this limited production 328 GTB! \n\nONE OF 33 US delivered models for this distinctive wheeled 1989 last year example.\n\nOne owner and fully documented original!\n\nFeel free to ask any questions or, better yet, come see us in person at the DryceLab!\n\nVideos coming over the weekend.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1682727237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335641, "authorName": "JM21975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jm21975/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by JM21975", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682727335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11335643, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "says\r\nWow!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682727340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335652, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 60328, "content": "$60,328 bid placed by WAH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682727381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11335689, "authorName": "jimmytheirishman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmytheirishman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682727707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335701, "authorName": "whipcity76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whipcity76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Color reminds me of Prune whip. Pretty car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682727847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335704, "authorName": "Matt-R20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt-r20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome color! GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682727893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335708, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An exotic Rose I am witnessing here. I just can't drool over that color combination as it is marvelous.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1682727930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335744, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It turns out that Prugna Metallizzato over Crema Connolly is a thing\r\nAnd it is a thing of beauty, especially on a 328 GTB\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1682728331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335775, "authorName": "FourRings", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fourrings/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous. And I thought the Silver 512 Boxer that went live today was gonna be the highlight of my BaT day! What a color here on what I think is the most beautiful Ferrari shape ever. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682728866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335827, "authorName": "ForzaV12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forzav12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are wonderful cars, reliable and gorgeous! The rare color is a bonus. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682729448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335838, "authorName": "signes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/signes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oohhh mama, the overused unicorn applies here. Will be fun to watch", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682729664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335947, "authorName": "TheRealChupacabra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therealchupacabra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Overused?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682730946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11336211, "authorName": "Motore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motore/", "bidAmount": 62328, "content": "$62,328 bid placed by Motore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682735240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11336269, "authorName": "GarageSurfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garagesurfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a color combo \u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682736697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11336277, "authorName": "EffingPilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/effingpilot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheRealChupacabra The term \u201cunicorn\u201d gets thrown around here on BaT. Far more often than not, that term does not apply. \r\nIn the case of this 328, \u201cunicorn\u201d seems appropriate in a color combo I have never heard of, let alone have seen. \r\nI might drive over to Mt Dora to view this stunner!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1682736898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11336391, "authorName": "Fynmere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fynmere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cSiri, show me the last & most rare 328 produced by Ferrari.\u201d A friend out of San Diego eons ago owned a 308 QV in Prugna because nobody else wanted the color. She loved it and was very active in FCA events; that car was appreciated because she was so proud of owning a Ferrari, despite it not being Rosso. I like to think a little bit of that quirky colors embrace by Ferrari fans is due to her.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1682738993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11336807, "authorName": "fabzfabz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fabzfabz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ma che bella macchina!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682767084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11336838, "authorName": "58Chevy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58chevy/", "bidAmount": 89328, "content": "$89,328 bid placed by 58Chevy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682768247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11336847, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there any Marque experts who know if it is possible to see how many of the 33, 1989 GTB cars were in this color combination? Or were those records not kept?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682768509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11336950, "authorName": "JM21975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jm21975/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by JM21975", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682771083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11337225, "authorName": "ProvaMo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provamo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A rare bird: My guess it's possibly a one of one 1989 USA 328 GTB in Prugna. Here are two F-chats threads with SME's weighing-in regarding possible production numbers. Good read, as the OP on the first thread is the current/original owner of this BaT 328, c/n 81569 (better viewed with pictures if you're a logged-in F-chat member):\r\n\r\nhttps://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/missing-prugna-crema-1989-328-gtb.489059/\r\n\r\nhttps://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/pretty-in-prugna.377105/\r\n\r\nEven without this cool and rare color, I'm impressed: One owner of one of the last examples of the 3x8 run with books, manuals, tools, in a Berlinetta, and retains the factory radio delete... who needs a radio with a flat-crank V8 a few feet from your ears!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1682774971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11337407, "authorName": "CorvetteGuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvetteguru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need to win the lotto today. I want this. Now, dagnabit.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682777013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11337466, "authorName": "BigSwole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigswole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@merlinautogroup Y'all need this one in your collection!! Oh, and you need to sell me your 89 GTS from your collection :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682777715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11337739, "authorName": "yellowc7vert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowc7vert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THIS is why I love BaT!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682780264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11337752, "authorName": "ev5150", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ev5150/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful color combo\r\n\r\nQuick question, the browning of the paint on the driver side rear lid - do you know the cause of that?\r\n\r\nThank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682780350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11337777, "authorName": "MountainDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountaindave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scott_Ales: You can find the info here: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/328-gtb-registry.312511/page-24 \r\n\r\nAs far as anyone knows, this is the only Prugna of any year in the US. I communicated with the original owner years ago when I owned a GTB myself. IIRC, he lived in Amarillo, TX. He did ask me what I thought it was worth when he wanted to sell, but I wasn't much help. I'm sure you are aware it is a difficult car to price!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682780588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11337798, "authorName": "Ob1canobi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob1canobi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe Copley Motorcars in Needham, MA\r\nhas had a 328 in the same color combination, so unusual but not only one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682780810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11338486, "authorName": "endsini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/endsini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an '88 GTS in these same colors I used as a daily driver. I regret selling it. People's reactions were interesting. It was a love it or hate it thing. They either thought it was weird or they thought it was the coolest Ferrari in the world. If I had more garage space, I'd chase this as it would go well with my older 308 GTB.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1682786517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11338753, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ob1canobi\r\n\r\nThis car is one in the same from Copley Motorcars. Stu is a 30 year friend of ours. I strongly suggested for him to send it to us specifically to present here on BaT. \r\n\r\nAnd now here it is for the unique opportunity that it is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682787984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11339961, "authorName": "Motore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motore/", "bidAmount": 93328, "content": "$93,328 bid placed by Motore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682793684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11340372, "authorName": "Bertrand328", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bertrand328/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scott_Ales Factory doesn't share records but to my best knowledge no one know another US Prugna 328GTB. There is another GTB with this color but its' a Euro car which was for sale last month in Germany ! There are perhaps the only two Prugna GTB ever produced", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1682795710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11341462, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one could break a record.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682800790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11342728, "authorName": "AMALF1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amalf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Color for sure, I don't think it will break the record with 45k miles on it. But, what a stunner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682807772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11342949, "authorName": "CorvetteGuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvetteguru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bertrand328 - IIRC, there was a 308 GTS in this colour a few months back. I will look for the link.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682810051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11343023, "authorName": "Cannonball1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cannonball1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In order to break the record this car would have to sell for $320,001. On 3/31/22 a 1989 328 GTB sold on BaT for $320,000. Just sayin...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682810878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11343852, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@endsini. You got your first thumbs up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682822358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11343883, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WAH\r\n\r\nNow he has 2!\r\n\ud83d\ude03", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682822918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11344184, "authorName": "DjagXJ12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djagxj12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen a couple Mondials in Prugna, and a 308 but never seen a 328. Slots in at 2nd for me behind Azzuro Metallic as my favorite 328 color. Pretty sweet with the creama interior.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682831385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11344314, "authorName": "Bertrand328", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bertrand328/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scott_Ales to complete the record could you please show us the body number of this car ? it's located on the edge of the body at the level of the oil cooler hose. the small gray part seen on picture 221. Thanks in advance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682839876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11344375, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bertand328\r\n\r\nSorry I missed that. Not exactly sure where from the picture. But I'm certain it will be obvious once I'm at the car later this morning.\r\n\r\nAny other requests while I'm there?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682850296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11344384, "authorName": "JM21975", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jm21975/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by JM21975", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682851351, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11344509, "authorName": "endsini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/endsini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @WAH and @Scott_Ales. That was also my first post on BAT. I've been a long time lurker.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1682855659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11344529, "authorName": "Motore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motore/", "bidAmount": 100328, "content": "$100,328 bid placed by Motore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682856125, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11345358, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bertrand328\n\nHere you go sir. It was stamped upside-down, so I flipped the photo to be right side up!\n\nLet everyone know if you can, what this means at all, is it a sequential value?\n\nThanks", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1682866576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11348392, "authorName": "Bertrand328", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bertrand328/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for sharing @Scott_Ales . 29, that's the number ! 29 that's mean this car have body number 29. the 29th US GTB body produced with VIN : ZFFXA19xK00xxxxx or 1989 US GTB as Americans call them. the body sequence does not necessarily follow the VIN order, but in this case it does and this #81569 is the 29th US 1989 328GTB. You should find this number on front and rear bonnet but could be very hard to see and sometimes hidden by the paint", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682884382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11348541, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bertrand328\r\n\r\nThank you for that contribution! One of the tremendously beneficial aspects of having a car here on BaT, is exactly this type of circumstance. \r\n\r\nWith the assistance of persons like yourself, we are documenting the provenance for eternity. This is certainly valuable for future generations of our kind!\r\n\r\nThanks again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1682885104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11348838, "authorName": "CapriRS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caprirs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the ex Vern Zimmerman 328 GTB?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682886598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11349152, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CapriRS\r\n\r\nYes, he is the single and only owner on a retail level. At least that is my understanding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682888030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11351069, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious, a Plum 328, with rare wheels, 6 days out, and already at $100k? The wheels or color. That's great for seller, but the \"rare color\" always translates to me as a color no one wanted to order or buy. Perhaps, yesterday's rare is worth something now. That said, the color combination does work with the plum. GLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1682905711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11352703, "authorName": "AMALF1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amalf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Ferrari Dealer near me has a 1989 GTS with 3k miles on it for $299k. It's Red of course.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682952779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11356092, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's the Spec for sure on this. Then the quality comes into view. Very nice. GL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682970533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11360554, "authorName": "CarCrzyTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrzytom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing this on the Copley website, loved the color, and was impressed by the condition of the paint. Obviously a car that has been driven! I saw a GTS 328 (or 308?) at Chequered Flag in Prugna, and in-person the color is just fantastic. In a sea of Rosso F-cars at the next owners meet, this car will stand out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683027411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11360781, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stu Carpenter has been a member of our 35 year old digital automotive trading group and a friend.\n\nI recently sold him two cars which prompted his visit to the DryceLab here in Central Florida.\n\nWhile discussing a myriad of topics and business endeavors, I shared with him our growth in representing cars here on BaT for other owners. \n\nAnd the unique opportunity to co-market vehicles under multiple established brands. In this case, we decided to bring what I will affectionately refer to as, \" Ms Prugna\" to market here on Bring-A-Trailer. \n\nSo you fully understand that the car is being sold by our company, Scott Ales Inc, a licensed Florida dealership. The title will come from this 33 year young company to you. \n\nStu purchased the car directly from Mr Zimmermann as the 328 market was gaining traction back in 2015. I had sold a low mileage example that same year in Monterey for $200k. A GTS mind you. \n\nSince then, it was marketed by Stu at various prices. But it has not been on the market for the last several years. \n\nMaybe it's time has come to change hands, we'll see in a few days. But the exclusivity around the car ensures that no matter what happens, there is certainly a unique future in store for the next caretakers.\n\nDebra and I welcome other folks who wish to co-market unique vehicles here on BaT. It's a privilege to work with Stu at Copley Motorcars and we're excited to be a part of Ms Prugna's provenance!\n\nHope that explains this part of the history, as it is being written here!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1683032285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11368159, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ford vs Ferrari\r\n\ud83d\ude01", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1683071601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11371242, "authorName": "opies32765", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opies32765/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any videos of this car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683129250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11371620, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a cold start, walk around, and a few brief driving video clips!\n\nA shout out to The Lens Depot in Orlando for the rental rig to shoot the driving videos!\n\nhttps://www.thelensdepot.com/", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683132306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11373563, "authorName": "CarCrzyTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrzytom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color of this car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683139952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11374877, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ev5150\r\n\r\nI completely missed your question from several days ago! So sorry...\r\n\r\nThat blemish on the decklid is likely from a small area respray due to some previous cosmetic issue. We polished some of it away, but obviously there is still an area left. We don't feel comfortable chasing it any further to expose whatever was there before. \r\n\r\nIt's definitely NOT coming out unless the entire decklid was repainted.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683145376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11377480, "authorName": "Bulletmotorsportsinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bulletmotorsportsinc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car and a great seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683157423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11378168, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Scott, is this color purple, or brown, or what? It looks kind of burgundy to me but I could easily be wrong. \n\nFerrari also had a color called Rosso Metallizato which was a darker metallic red- also stunning. Why they are all FF300 red I have no idea. \n\n328 berlinettas are rather rare, I think- weren't most 328s spiders, or targas, whatever they call them?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683164566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11378526, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's Prugna Metalizzato @jim_rosenthal\r\n\r\nPronounced, \" Prune Ya\"!\r\n\r\nOr as we have affectionately named her...\r\n\r\nMs Prugna\r\n\r\nOnly 33 or so GTB models for this last year of the 328! Believed to be the only US delivered GTB in this color. \r\n\r\nI understand there is at least one ROW however. According those more knowledgeable than I.\r\n\r\nHope you well my friend!\r\n\r\n\ud83d\ude01", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683169799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11381609, "authorName": "RobLibera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roblibera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this car!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683221433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11384695, "authorName": "Fuelieguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fuelieguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lovely example of what is arguably the most beautiful iteration of the 328 series of Ferrari\u2019s. I\u2019ve known Scott for 25 years going back to the early days of Joe Sabatini\u2019s Mt. Dora Festival of Speed. He and Debra really know their stuff and are some of the most engaged, honorable folks in this business.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683234582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11387345, "authorName": "gdpmv152", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdpmv152/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The vertical blemish, forward on the driver door, did the door get sprung or a door ding from another car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683261763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11387565, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the penultimate finish on the BaT docket today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683281708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11387577, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gdpmv152\r\n\r\nI will investigate later this morning and report back.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683282117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11387929, "authorName": "Seaggie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaggie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I saw this car in Texas? Is it from the Houston area specifically Simonton, Texas? If it is then the story I heard about this car is that it was once owned by Patrick Swayze?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683290863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11388023, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz\r\n\r\nThanks for the lesson today! \ud83d\ude42 \r\n\r\nPenultimate \r\n\r\n\"Next to last\"\r\n\r\nPenultimate means \u201cnext to last.\u201d Sometimes it is used erroneously as if it referred to something beyond ultimate, meaning \u201cthe very best,\u201d but the prefix pen- means \u201calmost.\u201d Penultimate can seem like a superlative version of ultimate, but it isn't.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683292095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11388043, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scott_Ales lol - no worries mate. Friday happy hour finishes are often fun. My mate is having an event at that time, otherwise I would try and be here", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683292473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11388258, "authorName": "vipermike0217", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipermike0217/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, nice, nice!. The fixed roof 'B', and the color make it a find. The 3.2L gave it a nice bump up from the 2.8s.\r\nGood luck to the buyer. Drive and enjoy this beauty the way it was intended to be.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683294302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11388456, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only grape jelly colored 328 I've ever seen. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683296157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11388462, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gdpmv152\r\n\r\nIt is my humble opinion this crease is from an over extension of opening the door. See picture. Lines up perfectly.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683296180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11388669, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classy color combo.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683297921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11388999, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Job 1 - ditch those convex Speedline's for some proper concave Campagnolo's", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683300668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11389083, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seeggie\n\nI am of the understanding, this car has only one retail owner, Mr. Zimmermann. Earlier here in the comments, there are very old forum links with his comments. Plus, the documents support him to be the first and only retail owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683301511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11389258, "authorName": "Seaggie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaggie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok and honestly looking at the paint again this color is more brown than the purple color the Patrick Swayze Ferrari. Also the guy that owned it would very serious about not parting with it. \r\nAny beautiful color and an awesome car to who ever wins!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683302671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11391806, "authorName": "NO1ZX6R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no1zx6r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding colors and on a final year 328 B, this one is pretty special IMO", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683314471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11392817, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eggplant and Honey Dew - a beautiful combination.\r\nThank you very much - ShineOn YD's", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683319005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11393149, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Purple\r\nEggplant\r\nGrape\r\nBurgundy \r\nBrown \r\nPrune\r\n\r\nAnything else creative here people? Different for everyone but yet, the same!\r\n\r\n\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude4f", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683320541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11393175, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aubergine!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683320673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11393462, "authorName": "Cannonball1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cannonball1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC - I trust you are aware that the concave wheels that came on pre-1988.5 328s will not fit on this car. Thus I'm sure many of us 1989 328 owners would love to know, after we ditch our ugly convex Speedline wheels, exactly which \"proper concave Compagnolo's\" you suggest we should replace them with.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1683322028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11393929, "authorName": "TRibute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tribute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope the bidding heats up on this car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683324074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11393988, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We're taking the reserve off...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1683324353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11393992, "authorName": "rgwag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rgwag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This color... it's the best Ferrari color!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683324365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11394010, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve is met...\n\nSelling all the way", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1683324455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11394038, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a color !!!\r\n\r\nTake Steve Winwood\u2019s advice in his 80\u2019s hit.\r\n\r\nWhen you see a chance take it !!! \ud83c\udfb6", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683324559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11394044, "authorName": "Motore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/5/23 for $100,328 to Motore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683324600, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11394074, "authorName": "sdarrow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdarrow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683324727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11394187, "authorName": "jimmytheirishman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmytheirishman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy, beautiful 328", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683325283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11394248, "authorName": "s219", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really pretty GTB. This color really comes alive out in the sunlight and pictures do not do it justice (especially the indoor photos under lights). I think this was a really good buy at the selling price.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683325798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11394268, "authorName": "Diabl07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diabl07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s weird\r\nOne bid a week ago and it was enough to sell it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683325943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11394316, "authorName": "MountainDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountaindave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are always a lot of admirers of rare colors but when it comes to putting up their own money, they disappear. Some colors are rare because they were out of favor at the time. Silver and yellow were popular in the 70s, not the 80s, then got popular again around 1995. When it comes to prugna, it is rare because most people don't like it. Otherwise, it would have sold for much more. Congrats to the buyer. He got a sound, unique car for a good price. I used to own an 89 GTB. It was a very nice driving, very reliable car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1683326555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11394536, "authorName": "montecarlo77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montecarlo77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MoutainDave I agree with you, this color is not for everyone. I also think the condition of the paint and other cosmetics hurt the results. But looks like a great buy at just $100,328!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683329386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11395681, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree @Diabl07 Given the \"rare\" color and condition, I thought, I don't see it. It's telling when WAH, a dealer that I respect his judgement, dropped off when the bids just leapfrogged so early. GLWBr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683355613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11396585, "authorName": "Bertrand328", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bertrand328/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Motore nice buy. I am little bit surprise that this car go for $100k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683384006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11396681, "authorName": "Scott_Ales (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_ales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is going to a great Ferrari aficionado and caretaker. We're excited to see the next chapter. Congrats @Motore!\n\nAs Stu and I are 40+ year veterans in the sales space, there are times when you simply have to move on. We can all speculate as to the result of any auction, it's part of what makes BaT very special! In the end, the final price achieved for this or any other auction is simply a direct reflection of the unique persons engaged at the moment the clock ticked 0! Or in this case, the attention given and action taken several days prior! \n\nThe buyer was properly engaged early on with this presentation and placed his bid. That's all it takes to win sometimes. \n\nWe have some really interesting vehicles coming here soon! \n\n* 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS with a Colombo 4.4 L V12!\n* 1991 Acura NSX red/ivory with 710 miles, manual trans\n* 1968 Jaguar XKE 2+2 Concours restoration BRG/Tan\n* 1967 RCR Mark IV \"J\" car replica of the LeMans winning car that year! \n\nThese cars will NOT be offered outside of BaT.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1683385027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11396695, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I still don't understand why gated 355's sell for more than these.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683385119, "type": "comment"}]