[{"id": 5576092, "authorName": "alfisti13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfisti13/", "bidAmount": 24, "content": "$24 bid placed by alfisti13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610299524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5576097, "authorName": "alfisti13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfisti13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, just had to for our son \ud83c\udfc1", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1610299591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576105, "authorName": "Chipmonroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipmonroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was never a big Jeff Gordon fan but... what a car and what a well documented history!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1610299802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576115, "authorName": "Wobbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wobbs/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Wobbs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610300115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5576121, "authorName": "platzman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/platzman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is second ONLY to the 1943 M4A1 Grizzly Sherman Medium Tank sold here in 'making a statement' in your neighborhood!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1610300272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576123, "authorName": "HookedonBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hookedonbat/", "bidAmount": 2421, "content": "$2,421 bid placed by HookedonBAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610300292, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5576131, "authorName": "GruppeC956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gruppec956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That 358ci V8 would be great for my Mazda Miata!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610300415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576135, "authorName": "Mercurylee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercurylee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon Hooked- you could have at least bid $2,424!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610300594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576145, "authorName": "PaulieWalnuts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauliewalnuts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fire it up!!!!!!!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1610300908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576159, "authorName": "Funkblaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funkblaster/", "bidAmount": 2521, "content": "$2,521 bid placed by Funkblaster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610301372, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5576193, "authorName": "thiagoteichmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thiagoteichmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang! That's my favorite Nascar livery of all time. \u2665\ufe0f\r\nIt would make my neighbors super happy every Sunday morning when it's fired up, I bet you.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1610302069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576197, "authorName": "Downtown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to show up to a PCA (Porsche club) track day in this thing.", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1610302219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576206, "authorName": "Button", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/button/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to bid, but I'm not 6' 2\" and 220 lbs.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1610302425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576233, "authorName": "oharal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oharal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG this is so COOL! I don't much care for NASCAR anymore but my dad has worked for DuPont for his entire career and I grew up a big Jeff Gordon fan. In 1997 I was a wee kindergartener and remember watching the rainbow #24 and the Rainbow Warriors well. Those days watching NASCAR with my dad would lead me down a road of lifelong love of cars, motorsports and perpetual borderline financial ruin and I wouldn't change a thing. I can only dream of dreaming of a universe in which I can actually bid to own this car, but I will really enjoy watching this auction nonetheless.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1610303215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576238, "authorName": "Dave7484", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave7484/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Dave7484", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610303320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5576245, "authorName": "TJP_77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp_77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hooo boy this is gonna go for a lot of money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610303455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576257, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Short track car with some wins has got to be worth more than a few nickels. And it's got a carburetor. Good old days. GL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610303802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576261, "authorName": "RandyP63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randyp63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put an LS in it.......kidding. Here in South Carolina I would be allowed to do just about anything in this ride.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610303847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576295, "authorName": "Poppyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poppyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very cool offering. Most Cup cars aren\u2019t worth much, but this one with the ownership and racing provenance, etc. is really special. I\u2019ve driven a stock car; they are not comfortable places to be, but this would be cool to own.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1610304474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576315, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"a carbon-fiber air-cleaner cover\"\r\n\r\nNo doubt to offset the weight of Jeff Gordon's 1997 eyebrows", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1610305008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576323, "authorName": "Mike-7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike-7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New buyer: Youtube a cross country trip in this thing. Guaranteed million views.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1610305216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576343, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610305591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5576374, "authorName": "ttruax1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttruax1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ mf4250\r\nHas the car been run/exercised regularly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610306684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576378, "authorName": "ttruax1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttruax1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mf4250\r\nSorry, \r\nHas the car been run/exercised regularly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610306774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576380, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car has been started annually. But no track time. It also comes with a larger seat for larger drivers (roughly 6\u201d 230#).\r\nThanks for all the comments.\r\nThe owner", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1610306857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576411, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own the #22 1999 Ward Burton Caterpillar Pontiac and have shown up at those Porsche events (etc.) mentioned below with it... Let me tell you ~ its a hoot. I have a 700+HP NASCAR spec 8000 RPM Pontiac small block in it (that has no trouble with the sportscar crowd) and a Jericho road racing transmission (no clutch needed up/down). You have to really throw the car into the corners and wrestle with it, but if you do - you reap the rewards. \r\n\r\nPlan on a soft brake pedal after awhile but it will stiffen back up after a straight-away or two. \r\n\r\nThere is NOTHING like busting around a big-ol' track with long straightaways in one of these. Road America? The Glen? Brainerd? You would trade your paycheck for each lap just to listen to that pushrod V8 run through that close ratio gearbox time & again. \r\n\r\nIts that good boys.", "likes": 45, "timestamp": 1610307777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576434, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI. To those concerned about cold starting this car annually. The starting procedure involves pre heating the oil and running the oil pump for a while to get warm oil throughout the engine before starting.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1610308594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576464, "authorName": "BenihanaCLT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benihanaclt/", "bidAmount": 24024, "content": "$24,024 bid placed by BenihanaCLT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610309313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5576478, "authorName": "Wobbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wobbs/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Wobbs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610309711, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5576531, "authorName": "Onepro12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onepro12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When was the motor last refreshed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610311173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576560, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Motor was completely rebuilt before I bought the car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1610311974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576587, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610312790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5576623, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool. I just wanted to be commenter #24.", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1610313618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576687, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610315497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5576745, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the ticket for pissing off the president of your HOA in no time.\r\n\r\nGood luck seller & bidders", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1610317574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576748, "authorName": "JTlake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtlake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drivers seat will need to be replaced.......jus' sayin.\r\nGreat livery. Championship bones. Wonderful driver.\r\nLove to have this donated to the Simeone Museum in Philadelphia.....", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1610317739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576781, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Larger modern seat included", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1610318732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576903, "authorName": "JayDavidson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydavidson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd place a bid, but I'm pretty sure the route from Arizona to Maine contains at least one right-hand turn.", "likes": 34, "timestamp": 1610322437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5576990, "authorName": "defdes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/defdes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone will have the fastest car in Vintage A Sedan .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610324779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577096, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A real live, Jeff Gordon driven, Hendrick Built, and Ray Evernham massaged, Chevrolet Monte Carlo. All documented. It really does not get much better than this. Another big plus is this is not a wrap. All Dupont cars were painted with the sponsor's paint. A real sand, wet sand again, and multi layer paint job. Very classy. This Chevy was state of the art in 1996-7. The fact it survived multiple short track races is rather amazing. I'm sure it's a blast to drive. Are there any historic short track races out there? I known you can adapt this to road racing. But I think it would be fun to run around, say Rockingham, Nashville, or even Middletown in NY. I have no idea what an old, used NASCAR Cup car is worth. By the same token, I have no idea what a historic, winning NASCAR Cup car is worth. Going to be an interesting 11 days. Really cool Monte Carlo!", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1610328120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577113, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I rode in a similar vintage NASCAR racecar in 5 laps around Daytona, back when the dip was still in the track. Let me tell you what, these cars will get up and go. As some might say, boogity boogity! The lateral Gs you can pull are amazing. The acceleration and braking are impressive. I asked the driver how fast we were going, he said 175, but I doubt it was over 150. No speedometer, just a tach, and in any case, I have never gone faster in a car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1610328720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577126, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait a minute, Isn't the Monte Carlo a front wheel drive car?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1610329174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577169, "authorName": "EMow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't care what you consider your pedigree to be in terms of automotive interests - This is one of the coolest auctions to ever hit BaT. \r\n\r\nWill watch the end of this with a Bud heavy in hand.", "likes": 30, "timestamp": 1610330728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577292, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@59turner : Well, yes. BUT, this is a Limited Edition Monte Carlo!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610335408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577349, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not enough sponsors. Need more sponsors.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610339183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577534, "authorName": "LM60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lm60/", "bidAmount": 50524, "content": "$50,524 bid placed by LM60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610364999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5577542, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610366161, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5577632, "authorName": "TwoTall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twotall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those tires should be replaced per the date codes.....shouldn\u2019t take more than 12 to 16 seconds", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1610373188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577674, "authorName": "Tigers196884", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigers196884/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like taking in a retired Greyhound except you'll need buckets of Cash. We aren't normally buying Monte Carlos. Will be fun to watch. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610374057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577697, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I worked for DuPont in this era and most of the people there all felt like part of the #24 Team at the time. Nice to see Gordon retire in one piece, too bad the same can\u2019t be said for DuPont.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1610374548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577699, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "$65,500 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610374577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5577719, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 69000, "content": "$69,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610375178, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5577772, "authorName": "boat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mf4250 thanks for bringing this to BaT! Great piece of history! Question on the handwritten mileage log, who compiled that? Is that a Hendrick document?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610376242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577794, "authorName": "slicer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slicer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mercurylee 2421 was the chassis #....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610376668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577797, "authorName": "slicer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slicer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which race did it race as the #48 livery for jimmie johnson?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610376714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577809, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rhinebuilt in Denver NC was and is the gold standard for restoring vintage Nascar cars, and for getting them back on track. Bill Rhine has a great, lifelong passion for preserving the sport's history (and has quite an inventory of former Nascar race cars).\n\nNever thought I'd show up in someone else's @BaT video, but, there we all are. iRacing on FOX was good, silly fun, but we were all VERY glad to get back to real racing. GLWTA.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1610376958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577846, "authorName": "OH10racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oh10racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice piece to look at ,,, but buy one you can take to track and beat on.. have some fun! Don't be that spoiled kid with the new Schwinn that won't ride wheelies!! Who makes them EX -race cars ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610377582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577857, "authorName": "Jax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An argument can be made that those are the best driver videos ever on BAT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610377815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577893, "authorName": "Castrol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/castrol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A real grocery getter to have at home!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610378475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5577910, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The engine block was raced by Jimmie Johnson, not the car.\r\nHand written log is from Hendricks. No COA for log but results can be cross referenced.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1610378819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5578129, "authorName": "KennyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kennys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool. I remember watching this car on TV when I was 10 and 11. Jeff Gordon was my favorite driver then, which is due in no small part to the colorful paint scheme!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610382623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5578292, "authorName": "JRE_SBSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jre_sbsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The LOG book, handwritten!!!, is very cool!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610385073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5578312, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car and cool part of NASCAR history. Can the seat be moved back? I'm 5'6\" and afraid my knees would be in my chest. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610385264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5578478, "authorName": "vonFelge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vonfelge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lemme get these questions out of the way; Does this pass California Smog? What is the status of the IMS bearing? Those strut tower nuts do not look original. I see overspray in pictures #22-304 can you explain. Does this come with the original tool kit? Where is the COLD start video - please put you hand on the manifold. That paint looks TOO clean for only 624 Original miles. Why do the tires appear to mostly worn out from Left turns? Seriously - I LOVE this Car - it represents a Leap in NASCAR tech & speed & WINS. Thank you @mf4250 for brining this! GLWA", "likes": 29, "timestamp": 1610387628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5578518, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tool kit and pit crew not included.\r\nCall Ray Evernham", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1610388046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5578590, "authorName": "SRF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anybody know how a car like this, built for short track ovals, would do on a road circuit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610388976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5578651, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 69500, "content": "$69,500 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610389720, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5578681, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610390065, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5579076, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was told the short track chassis is the same as the road course chassis with different suspension settings. When Rhine rebuilt it they did it for road courses. per my request.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610392885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5579643, "authorName": "Indetrucks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indetrucks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will this pass a CA smog check?\r\n\r\n/s", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610396582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5579924, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph, You are everywhere MJ, The best nascar has seen..I think you Jeff and Clint are gonna bring it and lookin forward to the laughs too..Clint cant focus that long so you guys better have a plan...ILL see you down there...I got you a surprise, and its Lime Green...DAN", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610398110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5580608, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that's a driving video!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610400685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5580934, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know where to find tools and pit crew assistance", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1610402160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5581338, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@REE119, if you win, there is place i went too in indiana that will put legal vin tag and led headlights and tailights in the car, you can plate it and actually drive it on the street, i did it with gordon car and dale sr car, loud, sketcky, but will wake everyone you know and its legal..DAN", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610404744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5581396, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vonFeldge, that was funny ...lmao....you covered it all, except, the famed and proclaimed, i WOULD CHANGE those wheel, but i love the car....i needed that,,thx...Dan", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610405160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5581455, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 70500, "content": "$70,500 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610405696, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5581499, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610406240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5581529, "authorName": "boat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boat3/", "bidAmount": 72424, "content": "$72,424 bid placed by boat3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610406652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5581532, "authorName": "boat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta start somewhere! ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610406681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5581536, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610406798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5581578, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boss351. Ill keep that in mind.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610407439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5582384, "authorName": "lewisfoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewisfoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well you certainly would be the only one to bring one of these to the next Cars and Coffee.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610420878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5582408, "authorName": "Awend26", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awend26/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there pictures of the extra decal set available? Are they just contingency decals. Or are they the sponsors as well as rainbow?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610421395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5582418, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But wait!!!! It does not have correct factory Rudge, or Fuchs wheels!!! And the valve caps are out of alignment!!! Surely a bitsa car. Oh, wait!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610421596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5582825, "authorName": "heymikey0235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heymikey0235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the Seller and SRF: Short track cars CAN be set up quite nicely for road courses, as this one was, but with the exception of specifically-built NASCAR chassis' for road courses such as Watkins Glen, none of them are square. All of them have a left bias built into the chassis depending on the application -- short track (most, up to 2.5\"), intermediate track (some, about 1.5\"), or superspeedway (little, about 7/8\"). You can see it in this car in the underneath photos of the chassis and a-arms if you look very closely. The bias is countered for road course use in these cars (post-NASCAR owners who want to track them) with unequal length A-arms on each side to \"square\" it up, and they can be made to handle ALMOST as good as a true road-course car (look for the gas filler on the right side instead of the left), but an expert driver will always notice that the car isn't as quick to turn right as it is left. Short track cars are also wider in the body; you can set a beer on the front fender on a short track car, but not on a superspeedway car as it's much narrower.\r\n\r\nHope this helps. Nice example here, with lots of provenance and a multi-race winner. If you want to race it, bring it out here to Nevada and race in the Silver State Open Road Race, where the AVERAGE speed record over 90 miles of open highway is 219 MPH, held by, you guessed it, an old NASCAR! Their aero design (read: DOWNFORCE!), long suspension travel, good horsepower and drivability make them ideal.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1610442449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5582901, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 75500, "content": "$75,500 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610454304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5582908, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610454688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5582910, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 80500, "content": "$80,500 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610454819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5582943, "authorName": "TMA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "15\" wheels - I had no idea NASCAR ran that small - those tiny brakes don't stand a chance, my 2006 Civic EX has larger rotors - makes the drive much more exciting!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610457788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5583046, "authorName": "kfed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kfed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a big NASCAR fan but have to say this livery has definitely stood out in my brain back in the day with Jeff Gordon kicking a$$ in it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610459854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5583165, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rainbow Warrior !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610462153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5583303, "authorName": "TGR96", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tgr96/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep, you'll definitely need to bring a trailer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610464089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5583547, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HeyMikey0235\r\nThank you for the clarification", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610467718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5584012, "authorName": "HarryWaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrywaters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be a fantastic way to go to jail and get famous at the same time.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1610473807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5584085, "authorName": "heymikey0235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heymikey0235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TMA1: Just like having different chassis offsets for different types of tracks, NASCAR uses different brake setups as well. These are definitely NOT \"short track\" brakes, which use slotted rotors and BIG 6-piston calipers on the front. They appear to be smaller superspeedway brakes (only used to pit), but the owner would have to clarify. If you want bigger brakes, it is a simple task to swap out the calipers and rotors you need, and they are plentiful on the open market. For the new owner to contemplate any kind of serious track session, larger brakes than these are needed.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610474616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5584435, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Road track brakes were requested but if experts say these are speedway brakes they would need to changed for the track.\r\nThank you\r\n\r\nWe will have a video of the motor starting by the end of the day Friday.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610478099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5585785, "authorName": "ZackS29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zacks29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Gordon car! \r\n I currently own a very well documented Earnhardt Jr car built by Hendrick Motorsports in 2012, with a very unique history. Also have a Gordon car also built by Hendrick Motorsports in 2010, was raced in fall 2010 Charlotte race by Mark Martin as a Go Daddy sponsored car, finished 4th. When Hendrick moved crew chief Alan Gustafson to become Jeff Gordon\u2019s crew chief, Alan moved this car into Jeff Gordon\u2019s shop as part of Jeff Gordon\u2019s Nascar Cup program for 2011. Both cars have the RO-7 motor.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610484866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5586171, "authorName": "paddlesr4canoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paddlesr4canoes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the rainbow cars. This one looks very well cared for and ready to rock. Having been around a variety of race cars, the difference between this one and @zacks29 is huge. The R-O7 is at an F1 level of complicity and far more power. The 24 here is easy to setup for a track day and still very fast. They handle fantastically. Maybe we can ogle at Zacks later on BaT? GLWS. Gonna get a lot of views on this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610486825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5587575, "authorName": "richus19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richus19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting that they logged miles & not hours!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610497495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5587694, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610499448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5587731, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mf4250. I can\u2019t see the calipers but I believe those are the correct brakes and ducts. It should have Wildwood six piston front calipers on it. You can shoot me an email or send me an email for you if you have any questions I\u2019d be happy to answer them. And yes that is my signature", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1610499981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5587758, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 81500, "content": "$81,500 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610500420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5587801, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 82000, "content": "$82,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610501227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5587835, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the Penske Z/28 Trans Am of the 21st century? It would be awesome to hear this run on a track where you can get close enough to feel the sound.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610501747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5587916, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 82500, "content": "$82,500 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610502871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5587938, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 83000, "content": "$83,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610503290, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5587959, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am happy to answer any and all questions as best I can.\r\nWhat would you like to see?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610503607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5588015, "authorName": "gobble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gobble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be really cool to own.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610504653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5588282, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 83500, "content": "$83,500 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610510571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5588591, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 84000, "content": "$84,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610540954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5589302, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 84500, "content": "$84,500 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610554580, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5589357, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610555634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5589380, "authorName": "Crisis328", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crisis328/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vonFelge You forgot to ask for paint meter readings...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610555887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5589913, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 85500, "content": "$85,500 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610562782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5589978, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610563479, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5590006, "authorName": "ultracajun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultracajun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm surprised cars like this even come up for auction. Especially ones with a lot of relevant history. Saw a Dale Jr. #8 on here just the other day.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610563705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5591164, "authorName": "JTown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah... I'm gonna need to see more bling", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610569810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5593474, "authorName": "Carrerachas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrerachas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a significant car. Do you run it in historics and beat on it or keep as a display piece?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610582351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594026, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The high bidder @REE119 did me a favor once... I was at the SEMA show and he was speaking to a auditorium full of guys just like me. He was there giving us insight on how to better our businesses and in-turn better ourselves. It was a great meeting. At the end he asked if there were any questions from the audience. I asked this of him ~ What is the simplest thing we could all do to improve our own team? Something that we could all do and reap the rewards like he had done. Ray took only a second, and then he said: \"Clean. Simply keep your shop clean. Its free, and it shows people that you are a professional.\" \r\n\r\nI have told that story & followed his advice for that the best I possibly can ever since. And it has paid off. \r\n\r\nI never did get a chance to thank him for that little bit. Until now. \r\n\r\nThanks Ray.", "likes": 33, "timestamp": 1610592020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594237, "authorName": "rschlauch55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rschlauch55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish I had the cash to buy it .was a Jeff fan from start to finish. But about 99000 more than I can afford......maybe some day I'll win the power ball.......good luck to who ever wins it .....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610596280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594474, "authorName": "TheBog11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebog11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It always blows my mind that NASCAR vehicles were still using carburetors in 1997. Is this still the case?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610604637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5595426, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MichaelB You are welcome, Thanks for remembering", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1610640809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5596187, "authorName": "mikeor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How can I arrange a test drive prior to bidding? :}", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610649226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5597916, "authorName": "volvoned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheBog11: NASCAR went to EFI in 2012. The delay was in trying to keep the field level and expenses down. Pretty easy to check the size of a carburetor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610658329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5600142, "authorName": "LeadfootStyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leadfootstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "feels like this should have been on #DuPontRegistry :-)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610677444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5600693, "authorName": "TheBog11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebog11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvoned Do you know why they finally switched to EFI?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610692645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5600864, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 101000, "content": "$101,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610713318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5600961, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610717194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5602343, "authorName": "joejohnson191", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joejohnson191/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attempting to outbid Ray Evernham on this car seems like an exercise in futility IMO lol", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1610735028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5605225, "authorName": "volvoned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheBog11: I\u2019m not sure, but still not running FI in this century sounds dumb. NASCAR is an innovative organization. I suspect that emissions and fuel consumption were major concerns.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610748840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5605821, "authorName": "Shtuttghart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shtuttghart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Arguably the most iconic modern Nascar car", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1610757277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5606349, "authorName": "Ben_Boy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ben_boy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shtuttghart, and the most iconic of all was The Tide Car driven by the inimitable Darrell Waltrip!\r\n\r\nOnce I flew into Charlotte about 2008 and was waiting to be picked up in the car service area and damned if Darrell wasn't standing right next to me...\r\n \r\n...introduced myself and told him I was buying Tide to that day because of that car -- he got a massive kick out of it!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610766635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5606453, "authorName": "Shtuttghart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shtuttghart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ben_boy I would say this car was alot more known to a wider audience. Jeff Gordon was a turning point for nascar when he arrived in 95 and won a championship. He was the first white collar, non-southern driver that really opened up the fanbase to a much wider audience. Gordon was the champion for the second time in 97 also.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1610768784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5606667, "authorName": "Nicetomeetyoutoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicetomeetyoutoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83e\udd29", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610775274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5606805, "authorName": "ckrescho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckrescho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't really watch Nascar, but the cars are dope.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610792797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5606895, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 111000, "content": "$111,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610801260, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5606898, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just HAD to like one of Ray's posts so I put his \"likes\" at \"24\". Seemed fitting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610801391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5606909, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610801710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5608032, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's a bunch of money for an old Monte Carlo with a Chevy truck rear suspension.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1610823465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5609060, "authorName": "Racecars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe Rhine Enterprises had a part in this car at some point. They did a great job on it as usual...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610852718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5609234, "authorName": "Slim67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slim67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this engine have a flat plane crankshaft ? Do all NASCAR engine s have a flat plane crank ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610862481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5609335, "authorName": "heymikey0235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heymikey0235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slim367: No, and no. While flat plane cranks make a unique engine sound, the scream from a 358 c.i. NASCAR is all to it's own (turn the volume all the way up):\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLNjIPPuclU", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610875324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5609392, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 116000, "content": "$116,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610885936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5609399, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a wonderful car with stout provenance during the peak of the 24 team. \r\nIn my estimation owning this car would have to be a must for any real collector who wanted a authentic race proven winner from Hendrick and Gordon during their heyday.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1610887092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5609409, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 117000, "content": "$117,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610888198, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5609663, "authorName": "obturate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/obturate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MichaelB That is an interesting response by @ REE119. A week ago I picked up my race car from Kelly Moss in Madison, WI. I asked a mechanic who has helped me meet me at the shop. He works for another team. At one point, he ran his finger across the floor and pointed out how clean the shop was. Kelly Moss is, in fact, a cut above.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610896683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5610491, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@REE119, I am sending some pics to your shop your shop that you have not seen before, I think you will like them, you in action in pits, than after a win, Is the new series starting this year? see ya, Dan", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610918382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5610737, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shaping up to be a wild finish in 4 day just like a NASCAR finish.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610927572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5611324, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 118000, "content": "$118,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610971945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5611333, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 119000, "content": "$119,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610972814, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5614892, "authorName": "Jstears2009", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstears2009/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was 9 when this car was on the track and likely watched it on TV. I used to love rooting for Jeff Gordon especially when so many would Boo him as he took home another checkered flag (including my Dad who was a Rusty Wallace fan). Great piece of history. This car belongs with Mr. Evernham.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611009386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5615587, "authorName": "Flattrack53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flattrack53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cThe more you bid, the more it\u2019s worth!\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611022036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5615942, "authorName": "Hernstein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hernstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I think I just turned 14 again!! And seeing Ray bid and comment is just the icing on the cake. BaT never ceases to amaze! :)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1611030343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616450, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "boss351 Thank you", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611066216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616617, "authorName": "VDubTurbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubturbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As someone who races these vintage Cup Cars and watches the market, I'll tell you this is a beautiful car... and looks to be 100% proper, minus the gas hood shocks :) Someone is going to get a proper collectible that can be raced out of the box. GLWS!!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611069044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5618731, "authorName": "Qtrfoil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qtrfoil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just want to know if it's been converted to R134a yet?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611088974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5620518, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VDubTurbo, yes, the Gentleman who built it.....@Qtrfoil, yes, dont you see the super secret vintage ac system under the dash?...its epic...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611104116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5620912, "authorName": "Clnilsen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clnilsen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Need to know IMS bearing status before bidding...", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1611110967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5621300, "authorName": "Ronaldlund39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronaldlund39/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "$120,000 bid placed by Ronaldlund39", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611125760, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5621483, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 121000, "content": "$121,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611146637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5622534, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Talk about a real deal piece of NASCAR history.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611166932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5622742, "authorName": "OH10racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oh10racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not all that long ago you could drive down south , go to a particular shop and buy Cup and Busch rollers for pennies on the dollar. He would sell body panels to collectors and grind the builder ID number off chassis and tell you it was built and raced by John Doe,, So who knows what we got. A by gone era for sure!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611169421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625241, "authorName": "Robcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car belongs in a museum. Its even got period correct tires.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611183262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625336, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that is where its goin\ud83d\ude01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611184627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625490, "authorName": "corvette4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having learned to be truly grateful for the nice things I own, it is rare for any vehicle to put a hole in my heart. At 53, this would be the last race car I would ever need to go vintage racing in WI, NY, OH etc... Beautiful!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611187598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625788, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@corvette4, I'm sure that is exactly what Ray is planning for it. Best of luck Ray, it needs to be in your garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611193163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625886, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 122000, "content": "$122,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611195157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5625903, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a small collection of 1/43 scale cars that are my fantasy cars - if I had a million dollars - A lime green Miura, Purple R5 Turbo, Ur Saab and a First gen Smart car, and this # 24 Rainbow Warrior. There's more cars in my fantasy collection, but the significance of this car is epic. Go Monte Carlo!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611195446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5626655, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 123000, "content": "$123,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611232268, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5626727, "authorName": "SlowP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, I got to learn how to drive a stick. :(", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1611235920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5626728, "authorName": "JHBBII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhbbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Prompts to the photographer!!! \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611235963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5626789, "authorName": "thedrstang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedrstang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have never seen a nascar stock car go near this high.. even as Barrett Jackson.. why is this one special.. am i missing somethig. not in any way bashing at all . just what am i missing here. I have seen #3 dale cars go for 30 grand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611237161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5626795, "authorName": "Canadianclassics2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadianclassics2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They don't come any more authentic than this! Definitely a significant piece of Nascar history here once driven by a 4-time Champion and with wins to boot. Kudos to the lucky bidder who gets to place this in their collection.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611237215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5626816, "authorName": "392matt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/392matt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That means I would've seen this car in 96 & 97 at Martinsville. How freaking cool!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611237496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5626890, "authorName": "oldjonny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjonny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was the rumor about Jeff ever proven?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611238646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5626924, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm surprised to see Ray bidding $120+ for this. Couldn't he have just sort of stolen it?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611239018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5626993, "authorName": "john_chamorro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_chamorro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always thought Gordon was a whiny little crybaby but when Ray Evernham did an interview I was all ears. He seemed like a great guy besides being a top notch crew chief.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611239956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627006, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@REE119.......talked with your shop a few years back. Tried to get you to bring a car down for Cars on Kiawah on Kiawah Island SC, the year we had a race car display. While we had a Jimmie Johnson display car brought in by the Hendricks folks, a collectors display of vintage race cars would be an awesome sight down here in the Lowcountry. Good luck to all bidders and hope we have chance to see the car on a show field.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611240032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627041, "authorName": "mototron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mototron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rear Suspension is kind of primitive for Nascar , those look like 69 chevy C10 rear control arms and Panhard . Exhaust system is a work of Art", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611240495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627078, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a piece of garage candy for some rich guy.... \"historic\" race cars are usually mocked-up bitsas... this looks like a real-deal piece of history...\r\n\r\nTotally useless of course.... but boy if you could effortlessly pull a Quick Quart out of your pocket, throw your hat in the ring.... this doesn't come along every day...\r\n\r\nI normally refrain from speculating on prices on auctions.... but this is the Darby... sweaty punters grasping their greasy little porkpies, and tickets, leaning against the rail.... hearts beating.... elbowing for position....\r\n\r\nI think this will do at least $350K.... and when you speak of me, I hope you speak well...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611240968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627092, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry.... mis-type when I said $350K, I meant $700K.... multiplication x2 has never been my strongpoint....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611241238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627120, "authorName": "Z282SLO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z282slo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thedrstang A quick glance at the comments explains the pricing on this one. The crew chief of the team that actually worked on this beauty when Jeff Gordon drove it is bidding on it.\n\n@REE119 Best of luck to you in this auction. I was a Dale Jarrett fan back in the '90s, and I was thrilled when he broke Jeff Gordon's 2 in a row championship streak in '99. But, you have to have respect for your team's success and impact on NASCAR back in those days.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611241791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627146, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ray, are you planning to run TA2 again this year? The Road Atlanta race last month with Skeen winning was pretty fun to watch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611242072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627153, "authorName": "nma05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nma05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this happen to be the one that was stored in Texas for a bit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611242211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627161, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 124000, "content": "$124,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611242418, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5627203, "authorName": "Achman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember when Group B rally cars were $100k? Check the prices for an S4 lately?\r\n\r\nthis looks to be the real deal multiple-winning car from one of the most iconic, winning drivers in NASCAR history.\r\n\r\nthe only downside is you having to explain at every show that's it's not a clone.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611242941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627206, "authorName": "psheets772", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/psheets772/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Watching the race footage (Did you really need to put the entire race up? My employer is NOT happy), things I miss:\r\n\r\n*Crowds\r\n*Nascar, when it was entertaining \r\n*Iconic race teams \u2013 favorite Gordon/Evernham \r\n*Rooting for #24 wins with Dad (who has since passed)\r\n*Dad\r\n*Life as it was\u2026please come back\r\n\r\nAmazing piece of racing history here. GLWA \r\n\r\nPS, would anyone else like to see the end of bidding be against @REE119 and an anonymous @JMGxxx?\r\nPSS, thanks for everything Mr. Evernham", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1611242985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627243, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611243545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5627247, "authorName": "1956bn2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1956bn2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mf4250 if you\u2019re a NASCAR or Gordon fan this is an awesome car. Love seeing circle track drivers running Sears Point or Watkins, two of my favorite races on the schedule. Not sure whose garage that is but the architecture is awesome based on the quick shots in the video. Just the kind of exterior I\u2019d want on a custom garage. Hope the whip brings all the money!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611243652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627248, "authorName": "mgd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgd/", "bidAmount": 126000, "content": "$126,000 bid placed by mgd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611243662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5627258, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 130000, "content": "$130,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611243880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5627274, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "psheets....\r\n\r\nRacing is never as good as it was in the \"Good Old Days\"... I'm a Porsche Fan, but frankly, Porsche just gamed the rules better than anybody else.... Ferrari just walked off in a huff when he couldn't get his way....\r\n\r\nNASCAR was a bunch of clever farmyard engineers, until Detroit simply poured sh*tloads money into their favored teams... (can you hear R Petty).\r\n\r\nI love racing, and I love history, but \"History\", like scotch, always seems to get better, and more expensive over time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611244133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627277, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The origination of NASCAR: Two good ole boys admiring one's car\r\n\r\nNASCAR you got there\r\nYeah, NASCAR indeed\r\n\r\nI'll show myself out now but be back for the exciting finish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611244361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627288, "authorName": "davekirsten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davekirsten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the best commercials ever made was the Jeff Gordon Pepsi Max prank on the car salesman. That guy needed to change his shorts afterward. \"Wanna do it again?\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611244486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627299, "authorName": "EArango", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/earango/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coming down to the wire. Best of luck @REE119 !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611244542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627365, "authorName": "83911SCDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/83911scdrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How great would this be to show up in at The Glen for HPDE?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611245439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627378, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 135000, "content": "$135,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611245599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5627408, "authorName": "Bkbroiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkbroiler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What to do with one of these....?\r\nGlwa", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611245956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627418, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 140000, "content": "$140,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611246169, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5627429, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davekirsten I'm sure you've seen the follow up to that commercial. Some reporter thought the original was faked and wrote an article about it. Then Jeff punked him with this: \r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmhz9qJu3V0", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1611246282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627433, "authorName": "Mschmalzsr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschmalzsr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder also, what do you use a car like this for?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611246318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627452, "authorName": "davekirsten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davekirsten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC Awesome, thank you for that link.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611246562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627498, "authorName": "MikeCesario7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikecesario7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see a Historic Nascar stock car generate this type of response and price. They have been way underpriced for way too long.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611247364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627556, "authorName": "lanny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lanny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For people questioning the price I was listening to Dale Jr's podcast a few weeks ago and he paid $180k for a Nova short track car his dad drove that needs restoration. When he bought it he he wasn't 100% sure it was the real car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611248149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627596, "authorName": "slicer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slicer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC I knew about the salesman punk but I never knew about that video! Thanks for sharing!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611248751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627614, "authorName": "davekirsten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davekirsten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mschmalzsr @Bkbroiler These make great conversations pieces for your man cave and in about 30 years your heirs will sell if for $500k.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611249025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627650, "authorName": "davekirsten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davekirsten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is the original Pepsi Max / Jeff Gordon commercial. It is really worth the watch.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7idmpO78Sg", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611249497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627653, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VolvoguyKC....\r\n\r\nFunny video, but if you think that presence of a full film crew, multiple cameras, and 5 hours of retakes made this a surprise..... Ahhhh....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611249528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627680, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @ davekirsten! Made my day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611249861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627767, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not aware of any history of the car in Texas. I bought it from the he gentleman who bought it from Hendricks.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611250765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627852, "authorName": "triumph06070", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumph06070/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @mf4250. There was reference to a video of the car starting; did that get posted? Can you confirm it's in operating condition?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611251551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627898, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thedrstand, No u have not. Never ever have you seen a REAL CHILDRESS OR HENDRICK CAR sell for under 6 figures. Only a couple Childress sr cars out there, to other gentleman bidding. If Ray pulls plug you have to buy it, look on Hendricks site see what they go for than get bk to me.... real cars not show cars, ray deserves the car show respect. And to guy wants running vid, watch 2 mins of race. Thx dan..@bat brought us history let's be respectful. Comments about Jeff not cool...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1611252193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627931, "authorName": "triumph06070", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumph06070/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appreciate the feedback @boss351 but race video from 30 years ago isn't going to get my wallet open. I'm asking about current status.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611252517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627964, "authorName": "AlCrane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alcrane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car would be great for doing donuts in the cul-de-sac at the end of my street.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611252853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627991, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is fully operational. We have started it every year of ownership. Unfortunately there was a time constraint in heating the oil. Instead of risking hurting the engine by starting it with cold oil we decided to not take that risk as time ran out. I am sorry we could not provide the video.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1611253186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627997, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thx seller...cheers Dan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611253260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628026, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is such a cool and unique opportunity. I wasn't a Gordon fan in period.. #3 was my guy.. but looking back I appreciate and respect what Gordon did in such a short amount of time.\n\nI wish I were in a position to own another former NASCAR chassis but sadly I won't be in on this one. I used to have a \u201990 Pontiac built in Junior Johnson\u2019s shop that The King drove in 4 races split between the \u201990 and \u201991 season with a best finish of 7th in the \u201991 Winston 500 at Charlotte. Miss doing burnouts down my street in that thing with the neighbors either cheering or shaking their heads!\n\nPiece of history here, no comps to look at, bid as much as you financially can bare with no price objective in mind would be my strategy.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1611253677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628055, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, nostalgia. In my basement is the die cast of this car, bought at the track the first time I took my oldest to a NASCAR race. It's the stuff that we look back on that often, if not always, seems better than right now. And it mostly in our minds. As cool as this car is, and and cool as Gordon, then and now, remains, the present is much better in so many ways. \r\nThis is not to denigrate this car, nor the many great memories. Just to say, don't think there hasn't been improvements- in cars, race card, even NASCAR race cars (when was the last broken neck?) as well as the world outside.\r\nNASCAR origins were not in two guys admiring each other's rides. It was in outlaw bootlegging, and having the car that could get away from whatever authority was trying to stop you. Racing just became a more legit way to make some money off what you were doing anyhow- go faster. And thank goodness we aren't having hill folk make stuff that can make you blind. Right? Or are those moonshiners just better as chemistry now? Better either way.\r\nSo please get all the money. Please have an old scotch and review those good times with whoever you enjoyed them with. But the things that made those times great are still present, if you bring them forth. Lots of kids in Buffalo are going to have the time of their short lives watching their folks rollercoaster through this Sunday afternoon. Why not you?\r\nMaking things like the good old days does not require the old days.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611253911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628057, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There seems to be gold at the end of this rainbow.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611253933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628076, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was in attendance and bid on the '07 Gordon chassis at the RM Sotheby's Elkhart sale where that chassis went on to sell for $184,800 all in. It too was a race winning chassis but is not as winning nor arguably as important as this chassis being driven by Gordon in the prime of his career.\r\n\r\nOf note in the same sale Earnhardt Jr.'s non-winning 2012 chassis sold for $268,800 all in.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611254091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628088, "authorName": "SFMor911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfmor911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine Enzo bidding here to buy back the first F40.\r\n\r\nThis car is likely not going racing again and rightly so (maybe Goodwood?). It is a real piece of NASCAR history and should be preserved.\r\n\r\nI owned and raced this car for a few years- https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-chevrolet-lumina/. It was a real Hendrick car one of the last before they were building their own chassis, it was fast, loud and fun. Current owner has done very well racing up front on the west coast. It is an absolute vintage racing bargain not to be confused with the car on offer here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611254254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628132, "authorName": "slicer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slicer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@REE119 - be careful of snipers, usually a lot of bidding action right in the end!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611254654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628147, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@slicer there is no sniping on BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611254796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628148, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now would be a good time to refresh your page, for both Bidder's and Watcher's. I think there will be some action soon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611254803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628150, "authorName": "MikeCesario7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikecesario7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The comments here show that as usual some people get it and others just don't. Great piece of history and very cool to see Ray be willing to put his money where his mouth is (no disrespect intended) to buy the \"real deal' and a rolling piece of NASCAR history. I ran historic NASCAR stock cars (#7 Alan Kulwicki Hooters Thunderbird, #71 Dave Marcis Transmissions Unlimited Oldsmobile & #22 Ward Burton Caterpillar Pontiac) for 15 years. These are memorable cars to own and to drive and they deserve your respect.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1611254875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628160, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MikeCesario7 I'd love to own a Kulwicki Hooters livery Thunderbird chassis!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611254944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628167, "authorName": "MikeCesario7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikecesario7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AJL1988 - The Kulwicki car has been on display in Charlotte at the NASCAR HOF since Alan's induction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628168, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 141000, "content": "$141,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5628171, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 142000, "content": "$142,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5628179, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MikeCesario7 That's excellent. Tragic what happened to him in '93. Broke the mold with that guy. Missed seeing that orange and white car on the track.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628192, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 144000, "content": "$144,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5628184, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think BaT should remove the standard 2 minute clock reset and implement some type of \"Green, white, checker\" overtime for this auction as we near the end", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1611255243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628194, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 145000, "content": "$145,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5628198, "authorName": "MikeCesario7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikecesario7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AJL1988 I campaigned it around the country for 12 years and it was amazing what kind of response it generated. It was sold in 2017 to a Wisconsin based racer by the name of Johnny Safro. Good guy - I hope his car turns out to be as good an investment for him as this 97 Jeff Gordon looks to have become. Go Ray Go!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628199, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's @REE119 24th bid on this car. Apropos to end on that note!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611255300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628205, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I am having another Rainbow Warriors event right now.\r\nGet em Roy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628207, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 146000, "content": "$146,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5628209, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 147000, "content": "$147,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5628214, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 148000, "content": "$148,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5628215, "authorName": "jchayden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jchayden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully Ray will share some commentary on this car and what it means to him after he wins.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611255412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628216, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Er Ray. Too excited.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611255415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628228, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I envision all the bidders having a pit crew helping them out at the end of auction here.\r\n\r\nBest of luck to all of you", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1611255467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628229, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 151000, "content": "$151,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5628232, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lwatson time for your 24th bid!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628236, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And we are down to the final laps! Only two remain!! Side by Side!! Who will win?!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611255513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628239, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He is out\ud83e\udd13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628247, "authorName": "lwatson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwatson/", "bidAmount": 152000, "content": "$152,000 bid placed by lwatson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5628248, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, given neither has won an auction here before, it is clearly about who wants it more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628251, "authorName": "CTE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the Hotwheels 1/64 scale to the loser $3.00 if interested", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1611255556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628253, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted to bid on this but my banker told me I qualified 44th", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1611255569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628259, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 155000, "content": "$155,000 bid placed by REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5628262, "authorName": "richardj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@REE119 going for the knockout bid!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611255636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628268, "authorName": "turbocats16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbocats16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please stop bidding and let Ray Evernham win his car back. It's things like this that make motorsports awesome.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1611255655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628272, "authorName": "PPedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ppedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SHAKE & BAKE!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611255666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628274, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NOX?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628275, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still about $25k less than what the less historically important '07 Gordon chassis did a few short months ago. Bargain territory if you ask me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611255672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628277, "authorName": "slicer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slicer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dont think reserve will meet at this price yet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611255698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628283, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slicer I think its as good as sold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628286, "authorName": "jmbridges91", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmbridges91/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@turbocats, i think the seller would disagree...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628287, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/21/21 for $155,000 to REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255727, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5628289, "authorName": "Bkbroiler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkbroiler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is too good...Go @REE119!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611255736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628291, "authorName": "slicer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slicer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628293, "authorName": "nunanmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nunanmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yea for Ray!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628295, "authorName": "MrVette83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvette83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @REE119!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611255746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628297, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't believe I'm watching this on the roof of my RV right now with snow on the ground :)\r\n\r\nWay to go @REE119", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1611255747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628296, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YES!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628298, "authorName": "jhardie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhardie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wowzer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628299, "authorName": "redlegs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redlegs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628300, "authorName": "BahnBnr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bahnbnr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy cow... I'm practically in tears!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611255756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628301, "authorName": "Haulgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haulgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You're a good man LWatson.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1611255759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628302, "authorName": "Pony_flyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pony_flyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yay! Congratulations sir!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628305, "authorName": "TheRealCStein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therealcstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty cool to witness this .. even in our little niche corner of the world here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611255778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628307, "authorName": "tunlhd1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tunlhd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Refuse to lose", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628308, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "good job Ray, hope pics get there before car does... Dan\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628312, "authorName": "3PedalJones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedaljones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Ray - great to see you be able to reunite with the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628311, "authorName": "richardj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @REE119", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611255788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628313, "authorName": "mf4250 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mf4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you to all bidders. Ray I look forward to speaking with you.\r\nThanks to all!", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1611255789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628318, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@REE119 - With the checkered flag! Congratulations on the win!\n\n @mf4250 - Thanks for bringing this fantastic piece of NASCAR history to BaT! With nearly 75,000 views, it looks like the community loved watching this one as much as we have!", "likes": 29, "timestamp": 1611255805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628322, "authorName": "dfrazz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dfrazz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome! Add it to your collection Ray!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628327, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for an entertaining auction seller @mf4250\r\n\r\nGreat job", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611255851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628330, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@slicer, I hope you don't gamble...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611255865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628337, "authorName": "lroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations Ray!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628340, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628338, "authorName": "slicer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slicer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boss351 thank goodness I dont! haha", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611255930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628351, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is a special car for him.. lost it once. Was not gonna happen again. @bat thx", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1611255961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628362, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was like watching a success story live", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1611256006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628370, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just let me know the next time Ray is bidding on a bit of his own history...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611256052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628378, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And @REE119 Wins the BaT 500!!! Way to Go!!! I know it is going to the best home possible!! May we know your plans? Thanks for joining us here on BaT!\n\n@mf4250 : Congrats to You!! Great Sale!! Thanks for bringing this piece of history here.\n\n@LWatson : Honorable Mention For You too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611256092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628396, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@REE119, now get back too work on the new cars for the new series....dannnnnn", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611256156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628431, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The undercard today, hell the rest of the week, seems way less compelling. Just as well. Back to work....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611256377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628550, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted to bid on this but somethin' broke in the back and I put 'er in the wall", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611257188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628554, "authorName": "Dphotos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dphotos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought the car would go for more money because it is a piece of history and it did win Cup races and Jeff Gordon is in the NASCAR Hall of Fame was a driver. I am glad to see it go to Ray Evernham. He is the one that deserves this car as head of the Rainbow Warrior crew. Congrats to Ray.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1611257310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628589, "authorName": "Canadianclassics2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadianclassics2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome to see such a coveted machine end up where it all started. Congrats! I am sure Jeff will be very proud.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611257396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628595, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The pride of Vallejo, California. What a great racecar!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611257427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628609, "authorName": "REE119", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree119/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great to get this car back home. I'm looking forward to seeing it and special thanks to my partner on this project Chris Bishop and North American Motor car", "likes": 43, "timestamp": 1611257509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628823, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video of Ray walking through his collection- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waZVUQ4j-Ps", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1611258746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628899, "authorName": "VikingRV12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vikingrv12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hay Ray, bring it to the Mitty and race Elliotts #9.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611259007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5629119, "authorName": "davekirsten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davekirsten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Patrick Thank you for posting that video... it rounds out a great story.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611259992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5631517, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Great to see the car going where it truly belongs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611275338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5632477, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @REE119. I'm glad the car is reunited with you where it belongs. Being a GM worker I gravitated to GM NASCAR teams in the late 80s. Have been a Rick Hendrick Motorsports fan since Jeff Gordon came on the scene. My oldest son is such a fan of Jeff, Jimmie and now Chase. He named his first Daughter Ella Sophia after Jeff's daughter. We have been fortunate to have seen so many Hendrick championships with Jeff, Jimmie and now Chase.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611312443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5632843, "authorName": "TomPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tompayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SPAL fan from Michael Waltrip Racing..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611325733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5633007, "authorName": "costapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Uau @REE119 , so nice to see the happy ending of this story", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611328406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5708222, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT \nHoward, I\u2019m so disappointed - we were on such a roll! But you know better than saying the mid-\u201870s was the \u201cgolden era\u201d of NASCAR! You must know that golden era was 20-30 years earlier, right? OK, you\u2019re forgiven........", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1612596807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5718192, "authorName": "boss351", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boss351/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph, Good luck this week and the upcoming year, and Im heading down tomo. Stay healthy and I hope this year is great and Clint should be great.. IM bringing a gift for you.. cheers , DAN...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1612853543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7309625, "authorName": "m00nZiILLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m00nziilla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph what are the odds that you might sell this car? ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637161896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7309662, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dave, Its not mine. @REE119 bought it, and I highly doubt its for sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637162343, "type": "comment"}]