[{"id": 11563968, "authorName": "laughton57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laughton57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great - Ford 302 in a Ford rod. Nothing sounds better than a FE 302. Unless it's a flat head. Just a wonderful choice in a wonderful rod.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685126372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11564024, "authorName": "j0ebeer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j0ebeer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way too clean, get out n drive it. \ud83d\ude09 But seriously what is up with that antler looking bumper up front? I don't get the \"V\". GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685126570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11564105, "authorName": "Tweezz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tweezz/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Tweezz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685126860, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11564223, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey everybody...welcome to the Splitfire \"V\" Hot Rod auction! Amazing '33 Roadster...I posted all the magazine articles in full via pictures, I urge all prospective bidders to read up on this cars history and lineage. Easy to click on the BaT auction back in 2018.....nothing really has changed other that a fresh tune, a few miles added.....She starts, runs and drives purrrrfectly! Barry Lobeck commissioned a sweet, simple ridew here....tons of eyeball, and yes a FORD in a FORD! All names associated with the build not only add credibility to it's quality.....but are documented in the publications as well as all specs and mechanicals.\r\n\r\nI will be available as always to answer any questions....Original Hot Rod Mags accompany the sale as well as a complete binder from \"The Day\" of the build. Thank you.....Dave\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1933-ford-highboy-3/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685127387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11564262, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@j0ebeer.....The custom made \"V\", guarding the front grille....is the Logo of Splitfire Sparkplugs.....Remember the forked tip of that splarkplug, back in the day? Thx...Dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685127551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11564306, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The lucky winner gets this Original Calendar featuring the car as well!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685127797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11565071, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember this car and it's build well from back in the day when I was in high school and Splitfires were one of the most common commercials during races and car shows, and had ads in every car mag around. They did a pretty fine job making sure it'd still look good years later, which it does, and not outdated like so many 80s-90s rods. @laughton57, it's a Windsor, not an FE, but no biggie, just semantics...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685131504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11565225, "authorName": "mickeywranischar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeywranischar/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by mickeywranischar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685132156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11565620, "authorName": "Tweezz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tweezz/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Tweezz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685134135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11565768, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tweezz....@mickeywranaschar....thank you for your bids!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685134754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11565780, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry....@mickeywranischar.....TY.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685134801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11567420, "authorName": "mickeywranischar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeywranischar/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by mickeywranischar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685144589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11567434, "authorName": "mickeywranischar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeywranischar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No worries, dave\u2026\u2026 nice 33 ford 4 sure", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685144700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11568815, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Answer to 2 questions via DM......\"Yes\", if the car is sold into California I will surrender the Cal Personalized plate \"33 RDSTR\".....and the registration can simply be transferred over.....if it goes out of state, I will retain the plate....Thx for asking! (Try and secure that plate again in Calif)!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685187818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11576408, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of the Build Notebook and spe\u2019cs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685285553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11577244, "authorName": "jakeaustin16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jakeaustin16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too am interested in bidding/buying this but even though I\u2019m out of state would love the plate included in sale as it ads to the rod and would look great framed above it on the garage. Wouldn\u2019t you be able to file for a lost plate replacement if the plate left the state to never be seen or registered again and get a replacement for your next vehicle? Just curious. Beautiful car and looking forward to the answer and end of auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685293600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11577252, "authorName": "jakeaustin16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jakeaustin16/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by jakeaustin16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685293621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11577414, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jakeaustin16....YES, good idea! so it is wrtten, so it is done! Thx for the bid...good luck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685294390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11578765, "authorName": "mickeywranischar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeywranischar/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by mickeywranischar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685301370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11579554, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mickeywranischar....thx for the bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685305915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11580979, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685315413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11581013, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sweett62...Thanks for the bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685315981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11582273, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy Memorial Day to all. God Bless the USA and thank you to all that served, so we may be fortunate enough to enjoy the freedoms you have helped provide.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1685360435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11582939, "authorName": "mickeywranischar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeywranischar/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by mickeywranischar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685370450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11587519, "authorName": "jakeaustin16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jakeaustin16/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by jakeaustin16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685395857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11587751, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jakeaustin16...thx for the bid...and happy memorial day......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685397075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11587761, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mickeywranischar...thank you for the bid..and happy memorial day as well....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685397139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11592268, "authorName": "mickeywranischar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeywranischar/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by mickeywranischar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685471135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11596166, "authorName": "Chupee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chupee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The driving\r\n vid coming I hope.........", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685485870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11596340, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chupee.....done solo, in process.....not very good....on its way. THX.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685487141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11597794, "authorName": "CadillacBob1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cadillacbob1968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember this car from the numerous magazine articles. However I have never seen the car with any type of top. Am I just overlooking the top or does it come with out a top? No top really works well in California where I live but can provide a weather challenge in most other states. I went through college in a chopped and channeled 1935 Roadster and a top and side curtains were a required option and even with all in place my date and I were always wet from the rain coming in. A bridge under pass was the most comfortable solution. That would not be a problem for a California owner. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685509034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11598055, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CadillacBob1968......Car is as commissioned, no top ever accompanied the vehicle....Thx.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685530992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11605667, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685576915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11607546, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well about a day left in the auction. I just took a few pics to show exact mileage etc. totally available for any questions. YES, both Calif Black personalized plates go with the car. Also included, not mentioned is a Grille Screen and a new fresh quart of Correct coded PPG matching body color paint. So good luck to all bidders, this is a great example and totally sorted. Thx. Dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685628163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11608198, "authorName": "idgidu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idgidu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The build quality on this little '33 is just too amazing. I have been hanging around rods like this for many years and this one just checks all the boxes for me. The paint, the body panel fit, the undercarriage, the motor, everything just works. The build lineage is amazing and the the magazine articles documenting make it a timeless classic rod. Way to go Dave, what a sweet machine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685634231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11610010, "authorName": "mickeywranischar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeywranischar/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by mickeywranischar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685643916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11615464, "authorName": "etcorpjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/etcorpjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What photo(s) show the paint touch up mentioned in the receipts?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685709653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11615493, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "None really. There are a few small areas on the metal 3 piece hood that had some vibration rubbing scratches, from back in the day. Almost invisible to the naked eye. They were touched up with the purple ppg correct paint by hand. That\u2019s all. Thx.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685710229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11617216, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davethewave911, looking at those pictures of the car inside of your garage, it struck me how kind of surreal it must be to have a famous car just parked outside your front door. Sit down, eat breakfast, walk outside, open the garage up, and there's the flippin' Splitfire Highboy. Very, very cool. Going to be great for the new owner to have the same feeling.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685725919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619044, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 42250, "content": "$42,250 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685733595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619063, "authorName": "alfa8c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa8c/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by alfa8c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685733706, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619068, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 42750, "content": "$42,750 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685733745, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619085, "authorName": "alfa8c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa8c/", "bidAmount": 43500, "content": "$43,500 bid placed by alfa8c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685733846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619093, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 43750, "content": "$43,750 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685733869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619109, "authorName": "alfa8c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa8c/", "bidAmount": 44500, "content": "$44,500 bid placed by alfa8c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685733971, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619112, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 44750, "content": "$44,750 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685733992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619137, "authorName": "alfa8c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa8c/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by alfa8c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619150, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619158, "authorName": "marshalbutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marshalbutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drama at BAT, who will be left standing ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685734256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619167, "authorName": "alfa8c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa8c/", "bidAmount": 46500, "content": "$46,500 bid placed by alfa8c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619176, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619189, "authorName": "alfa8c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa8c/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by alfa8c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734458, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619200, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 48500, "content": "$48,500 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619213, "authorName": "alfa8c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa8c/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by alfa8c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734593, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619225, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cars worth 50+ all day. Alot of good stuff on this Roadster.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1685734635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619230, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619253, "authorName": "alfa8c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa8c/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by alfa8c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619262, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 52888, "content": "$52,888 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619285, "authorName": "alfa8c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa8c/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by alfa8c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619295, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685734931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11619306, "authorName": "alfa8c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa8c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it's yours.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1685734959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619334, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/2/23 for $55,000 to sweett62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685735052, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11619336, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, good buy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685735059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619339, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very good buy on a soon to be iconic street rod.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685735085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619358, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Sweett!!! I\u2019ll call you in a bit. Cheers all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685735170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619366, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sweett62, I hope you live in California so that you get the plate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685735197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619378, "authorName": "sweett62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweett62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks alfa8c, it is a car that will mean a lot to me. Thanks everyone for the comments, it will look great in Indio, California.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1685735258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619522, "authorName": "davethewave911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davethewave911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sweett62, feel free to call me. I\u2019m having e mail issues.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685735861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619537, "authorName": "OLDGUY44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldguy44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder why people make comments like \"Cars worth 50+ all day. Alot of good stuff on this Roadster.\" As if they are trying to fluff the bids. Weather they are or not, shouldn't those comments be reserved for those that are actually bidding on or at least were in a prior conversation about vehicle? I loved this auction but find comments like those unnecessary.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1685735889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11619790, "authorName": "Scott_Taylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_taylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats davethewave911 and sweett62 \r\nGreat roadster!\r\n\r\n@alfa8c - now that this one is over, if you're still looking for a great roadster, there's another on BaT and it's selling at No Reserve (shameless plug) :)\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/ford-style-roadster-hot-rod/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1685736797, "type": "comment"}]