[{"id": 3872041, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I get that this is designed for an LS, but this seems like the most appropriate place ever for a reverse swap.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1574225469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872047, "authorName": "PWS1205", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pws1205/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would someone be able to register this car for street driving when done?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574225750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872057, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PWS1205 I don't know the registration requirements in every jurisdiction, but YES, these RCR kit vehicles have been successfully licensed in many locations. You can see examples on the Race Car Replica company website. Of course, legality probably depends on how the builder completes the project (including lights, wipers, mufflers, etc.) Thanks for your interest.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1574226146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872082, "authorName": "zman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there someone in the area that can finish assembly of the car? Perhaps someone recommended by the manufacturer of the kit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574227681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872114, "authorName": "Archerz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archerz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome. I had no idea these existed. Looks like an easy finish for someone looking for a great track day/cars-and-coffee/weekend cruise car that will blow minds wherever you go. I know it isn't a v12 ferrari, but I doubt you will care or notice when your foot is planted. And I guarantee this will get more miles than 99% of the 60s v12 ferrari race cars out there. A lot of smiles to be had here.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1574230133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872140, "authorName": "blaxon99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blaxon99/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by blaxon99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574231651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3872173, "authorName": "Davey_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a piece of cake to complete: Hire one of the project car tv shows. They\u2019ll have it done in less than 10 days. Just tell them it HAS TO be at such-and-such car show where it\u2019s already registered so this is a hard deadline. They pull off this kind of thing every week.", "likes": 36, "timestamp": 1574234403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872291, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lets see, this or a Fiero based car. Tough choice. NOT!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574253227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872301, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Timing is sometimes everything in life. I wonder how many bids will come in from buyers who just viewed the Ford vs. Ferrari movie. ?", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1574254031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872310, "authorName": "cianfichi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cianfichi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great timing to offer this. Seller, please provide an estimate on finishing costs. How many hours needed, about? Are these easy to insure?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574254594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872311, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the right price, I\u2019d be happy to buy it just to look at it.\r\n\r\nSadly, don\u2019t think that would be enough to get the seller to want to stop seeing it around.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574254662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872331, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seen it twice. Matinees I might add LOL . Imax was way too big . So Dolby was better. The Porsches were almost comical in comparison to these in the race. As Dean said timing is everything.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574255572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872358, "authorName": "HondaTN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hondatn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you drop that Toyota 5.0 v12 into it? I assume the transaxle would be an issue, but wonder about an adapter. Prob easier in a front engine conversion.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574256428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872371, "authorName": "McDesign", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcdesign/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by McDesign", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574256690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3872372, "authorName": "McDesign", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcdesign/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couldn't help but join the party. Got a CL600 from here a few years ago - maybe a double engine swap?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574256766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872413, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me vs Ferrari replica project \r\n\r\nComing to the big screen in 2022", "likes": 30, "timestamp": 1574257585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872460, "authorName": "Topcom911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topcom911/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Topcom911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574258599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3872493, "authorName": "ModenaOnMyMind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modenaonmymind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would not bid on this car without consulting with Jim Carpenter first. Seriously, call him and get a run down of what it would take both financially, and mentally, to finish this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574259522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872521, "authorName": "vintner22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintner22/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by vintner22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574259900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3872502, "authorName": "Bentley52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentley52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too agree, timing couldn't be better. Ford v. Ferrari is now my #1 favorite movie. I took my 93y/o Grandmother with me and she absolutely loved it as well. She even recalled memories of the event and shared stories of how excited my grandfather was about Ford Motor winning the Le Mans. He was so excited that he went to the Ford dealership and bought a new Mustang. She was telling us how upset she was with him... When they went on road trips my grandfather would drive the Mustang 100mph, scaring the hell out of her. My Mother, Uncle, and Aunt would be in the back yelling for him to go FASTER.\n\nThis 1966-67 Ferrari 330 P4 replica project is a must have and will make for a great BaT success story when complete. When completed and dressed with the correct tribute decals this P4 is sure to draw a crowd and catch the attention of Ford GT40 owners. @427CSX, @brakeservo", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1574259980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872572, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This summer I spoke with Fran Hall at RCR and he said they provided all the movie cars in the Ford vs. Ferrari film and some of the Fast & Furious movies too. They produce several intereting replicas including GT40's, 917, D-type, Superlite, etc... neat company, cool cars.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1574260840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872582, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait, I thought this was the Hardcastle & McCormick car.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1574260962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872594, "authorName": "mrothe1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrothe1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hardcastle and McCormick was a Coyote X? Right?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574261280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872598, "authorName": "BillTracy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billtracy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car for sure. I am not convinced Fran at RCR is focused on support for this model. It seems that they do well with the GT40 replica and the Superlite cars. Even those typically require a lot of time and money to finish. If I were to guess, I would say expect to spend $40,000 and about 600 hours to finish this project.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574261334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872686, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zman: There are probably lots of people around to do the finish of this project, and the mfg may have a list. I know they have recommendations in their area (Michigan). And there are private builders of the RCR kits scattered all over. Some of them may be able to help locate someone in your area. Also note that the Ferrari P4 and Ford GT40 cars used in the Ford v Ferrari film were constructed from RCR kits, so whoever did those cars might be a good assembler source.\r\n\r\n@cianfichi: I can\u2019t provide a usable estimate on finishing costs for this project. It would revolve around the skill and experience of the builder, the time it would take them to do the work, and the going shop rate for the area in addition to the level of quality and perfection of the final prep and paint work required by the car\u2019s owner. The car is currently insured by Hagerty as a project in progress and they typically offer very good rates for this type of completed \u201cspecial\u201d vehicle. I have insured other project cars with them and they are knowledgeable and easy to deal with.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1574263194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872816, "authorName": "Tambourello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tambourello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The world needs more P-cars. I hope someone finishes this one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574265415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872833, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. For max irony, it should have a Ford engine though.", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1574265844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872857, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Except for the engine sound, it looks like it will give an authentic mid-60's sports prototype driving experience.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574266229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872860, "authorName": "clintonmomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clintonmomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BillTracy $40k? I'm honestly curious how you have come up with that figure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574266254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872873, "authorName": "BillTracy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billtracy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@clintonmomo 'If I were to GUESS...'", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574266434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872900, "authorName": "puebla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/puebla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am reminded of Dino Martin's yellow 412P, as featured in Motor Trend Magazine.\r\nAnd his younger brother Ricci had a DeTomaso Vallelunga, replaced by a Mangusta.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574266976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872972, "authorName": "miata32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miata32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Miata looks clean, maybe not as hair-raising but just as much fun for pocket change! Best wishes for your auction!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574268198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3872982, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a really excellent candidate for an unusual roll race build. It would be fun to drag UGR Lambos with this. LS7s take well to forced induction and the headers are already nicely constructed for twins. It can't weigh much, I would venture it would be quite competitive with the right amount of horsepower.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574268319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3873006, "authorName": "miata32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miata32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of course neat cars like this lead me to forums and videos; 3:09 made me almost spit out my coffee! \r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/BBbeIIED_-4", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1574268771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3873129, "authorName": "BionicPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bionicphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I have mentioned here before, I have an RCR Superlite Roadster. I didn't even buy it from Fran/RCR, I got it from someone who bought the kit and had to sell it due to a \"liquidity crisis\" in 2010. \r\n\r\nAnyhow, I finished the project and was on a racetrack and managed to break a lower A-arm going over some curbing. Not sure how, the part didn't bend, it snapped. I called Fran @ RCR, and asked about purchasing a replacement lower wishbone.\r\n\r\nFran manufactured two new rear lower A-arms for me for free. He had me send back the broken one and the good one out of concern that he had a batch of bad tubing. It took a bit of time, but Fran took care of me and my car, and he was under no obligation to do so.\r\n\r\nJust wanted to toss out my story of the support I received from RCR with my car in case people aren't familiar with the company.", "likes": 31, "timestamp": 1574271349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3873361, "authorName": "dennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have loved this body since the '66 Targa Florio when I first saw them. Does Ferrari have this body on their list that they can seize and crush this if it showed up in Italy? Ya know, like some of the replicas that have been built?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574275163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3873472, "authorName": "Fcdrifter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcdrifter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool, I was just on their website looking at the D-type kits. One day...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574276646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3873808, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I dig the intake on that V8, but the buyer of this has to stop, pull the Chevy out, and source a Jaguar, BMW, Ferrari, or Mercedes V12 before going any further.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1574278758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3873872, "authorName": "LiquidLou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liquidlou/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by LiquidLou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574279204, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3873938, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jags-in-the-barn: If you look at the pix of the engine compartment you will see a step in the cockpit bulkhead below the window that is there to clear the intakes of a Ferrari V-12. I had to enlarge that step on the right side of the car to clear the V-8's Jenvey cross-ram throttle body with its air filter attached. I am enjoying all the comments and the youtube link!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1574279607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3874615, "authorName": "PeteB37", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteb37/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@clintonmomo Having built a Superlite SL-C, I'd say $40K isn't that far off an estimate to finish, although it all depends on what you mean by \"finish\". Just moving on it's own power, or show quality paint job and full interior, or somewhere in between?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574284484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3874641, "authorName": "BobJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the headroom/footroom like on these? Obviously unfinished so changes can still be made but what are the limitations?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574284626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3874745, "authorName": "clintonmomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clintonmomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PeteB37 that's kinda what I was getting at. With all the parts that are included I could guarantee I'd have much less than $40k in it to \"finish\" it. That is figuring my labor is not billable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574285486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3874816, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobJ: I am 6'-3\" tall and can sit in the car with some headroom left with the seatback at most upright angle, but a helmet would contact the roof flange. By sliding the seat bottom forward a couple of inches so that the seatback is more reclined there is room for the helmet (on my head) with clearance. A wedge cushion added in the lower seatback would increase the clearance, and if you wanted even more, you could recontour the seat cushion contour underneath your thighs so more wedge could be added. There is plenty of footroom length so the pedal assembly can be mounted to suit. If you're 6'-5\" or over it is going to be a squeeze (but you're probably already used to that if you're that tall). The steering wheel is equipped with a splined quick-release hub and the steering column length is adjustable over a wide range.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1574286173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3874866, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ clintonmomo: For the sake of my own reference, I made a list of most (but not all of) the components in the package to determine replacement cost at actual \"street\" prices, which are mostly less than mfg list prices, for my insurance. Including the body/chassis kit the total was about $90,000. And there is some substantial amount of labor already in the car to bring it to its current state of completion.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1574286637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3875155, "authorName": "LakeLakeLakeWI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lakelakelakewi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I learned this weekend you have to keep these below 8,000 RPM. Hat tip to the RCNMag.com e-mail newsletter for alerting me to this sale. Awesome car. GLTWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574289428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3875161, "authorName": "djb_rh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djb_rh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BillTracy Fran isn\u2019t focused on *anything*, so if you have something bought there it\u2019s natural to assume he isn\u2019t focused on what you have, I think. I\u2019ve owned a couple RCR things and I\u2019ll say this: Fran will take care of you. It will be on his schedule and not yours, but he will take care of you. So if you\u2019re not in a hurry, you\u2019ll be good. His product is top notch, but the folks throwing around $40k to finish this car probably aren\u2019t far off *if* you just mean to decent driving quality. These things take a LOT more elbow grease than is evident if you\u2019ve never done something like this before. If you can make it happen, however, you will have something special. It\u2019ll be worth less than you have in it, but just don\u2019t do it to flip and you won\u2019t care.\r\n\r\nI like Fran and I like his products. I\u2019m just telling it like it is. This thing is gorgeous, and I recommend you only buy it if you\u2019re fine with the LS that\u2019s already in it. If you want to go V12, just order a new kit from Fran and start there. It would be dumb to buy this one and start re-engineering. Fran will build your kit ready to accept whatever power plant you tell him you\u2019re going to put in it.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1574289511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3875174, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ford vs Ferrari\r\nPity there wasn\u2019t a replica GT40 here on BaT.\r\nWe\u2019d see who won.\r\nMy moneys on Ford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574289787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3875284, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool awesome and fun = YES. usable other than on the track = NO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574292290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3875292, "authorName": "bradyzq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradyzq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Swap in a set of 180 degree headers or build a crazy 8-1 collector, to up the exotic sound. The ITBs have already done the job on the intake side.\n\nhttps://youtu.be/5Ot1qjHcruA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574292458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3875353, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Upon arrival at Le Mans. Carroll Shelby looked at the Ferrari and said, \"If this were a beauty contest, we've already lost.\" How true. The 300pP4 is gorgeous.\r\n\r\nThey had to have used replicas in the movie. If you're serious about this, find out who built those.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574293915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3875545, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bentley52 - I think it's nice to see well done fakes finally treated with some respect! A \"certain other\" well known personality (and an old Portland boy at that) used to dismissively smear all of these cars as \"fakey-doos and replidodads.\" Now maybe a wheezing old VW pan with a GT40 body or even a Gazelle merits such disdain but way too many of these cars are really cool and well done! As I've said before, I've been lucky, having owned sports and classic cars from Alfa, Aston-Martin, Audi, Austin-Healey, BMW, Bentley, Citroen, Jaguar, Ferrari, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes and more yet my all time favourite driver is my unabashedly FAKE Cobra! I feel no need to 'gild the lily' with terminology such as replica, clone, continuation, tribute, evocation. inspiration, constipation or whatever. Funny thing is, my old Cobra gets continuously taken for a genuine one simply because it doesn't look like the typical Factory Five, Superformance or what have you because there are no sidepipes, no paperclip rollbar, no ridiculously wide tires or wheels, and it's in absolutely decrepit, dilapidated condtion - chipped peeling paint, delaminated cracked windshield, rotted carpets and upholstery by duct tape! Yet it's my favorite sports car when it comes to the driving experience, the sounds (it rattles and shakes) , the feel (rough as buckboard on a washboard mining road) yet the acceleration and visceral primal basic-ness of it are unmatched by any other sports car I've ever driven. And, having driven more 10% of the original Full Competition Cobra roadsters built, I can definitely say, apart from the unusable quantity of horsepower, the overall experience is the same. Oh, about that 10% figure, yes, I've driven two of the original 19 - these are the real cars all the side-pipe festooned kit cars want to be! Yes, there's a reason I don't want them on my counterfeit!", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1574298757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3875924, "authorName": "gearheadcharles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gearheadcharles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, I have a few \"nuts and bolts\" questions:\r\n\r\n1. What make/model/size is the radiator? Single pass?\r\n2. Looks like the electric water pump is forward by the radiator, no problems anticipate \"pulling\" water forward at speed?\r\n3. Not sure what's pictured in pic 50...on the right, a coolant overflow tank? What's on the left?\r\n4, What's the model number of the MS3 Pro EFI controller? I can't make it out from the pic\r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574310408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3875975, "authorName": "RacerRobert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerrobert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it appears the dashboard was pulled out and that may be the cause of the cracked windshield. Why was the dash pulled out?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574313749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3876088, "authorName": "penp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chevy v Ferrari - in the same car.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1574327234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3876120, "authorName": "FROG9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frog9/", "bidAmount": 15330, "content": "$15,330 bid placed by FROG9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574335494, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3876285, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bentley52\r\nCongratulations on \"BaT Comment of the Day\" \r\nGreat contribution, I enjoyed reading it \r\nBest Regards \r\n????", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574344319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3876524, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gearheadcharles : 1. No make & model info seen on the radiator. It is the one supplied in the kit by RCR, assume it is the same unit as in all their vehicle models built on the similar chassis design (GT40, McLaren, etc), said to be good for 650HP. 2. The electric coolant pump is a circulation pump in a closed loop system so it is \u201cpulling\u201d as well as \u201cpushing\u201d and is mounted in the lowest part of the coolant circuit so should not suffer from any priming or purging/bleeding issues. There\u2019s plenty of space in the front of the engine compartment if you\u2019d prefer to relocate it there (see gallery pic #21). 3. Gallery picture #50 object on right is a Mezier coolant expansion (\u201cheader\u201d ) tank, object on left is coolant recovery \u201cpuke\u201d tank. 4. I can\u2019t find a model number on the EFI Controller packaging or unit. Maybe MS3 is it?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574349590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3876536, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bentley52, also congratulations on joining our ever growing club of \"BaT Comment of the Day. My oldest son took this old man to Austin for the U.S. Grand Prix. Some of the Legends cars were nice and loud! And, we saw Ford vs Ferrari. Except for artistic license, like yelling at each other in the open cockpit cars, we wore earplugs in our race car to limit hearing loss! And looking over at your competition at 200 plus, bull stuffings! But the cars and the racin' was much fun!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1574349769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3876581, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RacerRobert : The dash panel was removed because it was incorrectly and prematurely installed under previous ownership. PO had applied a layer of woven carbon fiber material to the panel, apparently for cosmetic purposes, then had covered the CF with a thick coat of clear resin but only partially sanded or polished that before installing the panel. Once installed, it was impossible to reach the panel surfaces to bring the resin into a decent condition. Also, the installation was sloppy looking and involved massive, lumpy and unsightly globs of black polyurethane windshield adhesive/sealer. Once the dash panel was installed in the car, installation of the wiring harness, internal steering and pedal controls, etc, became much more difficult and inconvenient. This included the circuit/junction/relay/fuse block for the main wiring harness which had been mounted in a location that was completely inaccessible once the dash was in place.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1574350651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3876962, "authorName": "Bentley52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentley52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eima77, @genelaroe - Thank you! I appreciate you. Means the world to me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574358283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3878503, "authorName": "2010jeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2010jeff/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by 2010jeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574373544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3878545, "authorName": "billphillips4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billphillips4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Questions:\r\nI see that the right side of the windshield is cracked. Do you have a replacement windshield?\r\nHas the engine ever been started?\r\nDo you have the following parts (not shown in photos)?\r\n- Heater/AC\r\n- Assembly manual\r\n- Front hydraulic lift kit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574373820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3879079, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billphillips4 : I do not have a replacement windshield. If required, a new windshield can be sourced from the manufacturer, RCR. The cracks seen are minor and appear to only be in one side of the glass, not all the way through. I had to take several photos to find lighting and angle to get them to show up in the picture. The area is small and not in the line of vision, it's a good location to paste your reproduction \"Le Mans 1966\" tech inspection sticker. \r\n\r\nThe engine is a new GM built crate engine. I believe GM starts the LS7 engine on a test stand after they are assembled and before crating, but it has not been started since then. The engine ports have been taped over since delivery to the original PO. we did fog and pressure pre-lube the engine last month, but have never attempted to start it. Before pre-lubing the engine I removed the valley cover to inspect the interior of the engine and found it clean, dry and in new, unused condition; see gallery photo #35 for a view of the cam.\r\n\r\nI do not have heat or AC, these can also be sourced from RCR. \r\n\r\nRCR does not publish a print assembly manual. They have an assembly manual website available to RCR product owners (must register to get access) that illustrates assembly of the RCR GT40 kit but much of the P4 is same or similar in all the kits built around their generic chassis. There is also a very active RCR builder's forum with lots of information and helpful people. \r\n\r\nThe front lift kit is available from RCR.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1574378464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3879098, "authorName": "dennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "billphillips4, I can answer your second question; photo #6 shows a tag that says no oil, plus the paragraph below gives the explanation ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574378745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3879366, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This old dude has to use the millennial term for this one. Awesome! Just drooled on the keyboard again leaning in to look at all the neat stuff to an old gearhead. Love those killer constant velocity half shafts, looks suspiciously like German parts that I have rebuild for Mercedes vehicles of considerable age. The boots finally crack and lose grease. If fixed in time, all they need is cleaning, new grease and boots, they just don't wear! I even machined up a press jig to form the new can seal neater than the two hammer method which looks like it sounds.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574385563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3880673, "authorName": "Fuzz148", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fuzz148/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a former owner of a replicar/kit car/specialty constructed vehicle, or whatever you want to call them, I have to say this is one BEAUTIFUL vehicle, waiting for the right owner to properly finish it. I spent $35,000 on \"improving and customizing\" my kit (not including the purchase price), and l am here to tell you it was the most rewarding experience of my life. Nothing quite like registering and driving a vehicle that you built. Although this one has had the majority of its major work completed, it does not matter. The new owner would still enjoy the hell out of it, especially if he would roll up his sleeves, grab a wrench, and do a lot of the work himself. I have owned some nice classics, such as a 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SL (still have it), 1972 DeTomaso Pantera with the GT5 package (still have it), and a 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS which I recently sold on BaT. By far the most rewarding vehicle I owned was my replica. Every chance I got I tried to \"improve\" on my previous version of the car. Just looking at this project puts a smile on my face and brings back fond memories. I love this car and good luck to the seller and the new owner. I am currently crunching numbers to see if I can afford to buy this myself. LOL", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1574442144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3880870, "authorName": "wharfbanger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfbanger/", "bidAmount": 19670, "content": "$19,670 bid placed by wharfbanger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574445521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3881784, "authorName": "antoonv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/antoonv/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by antoonv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574452324, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3883774, "authorName": "johntennyson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johntennyson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bradyzq- Yes, exactly! 180 headers!\n\n...of course, then, you know, it'd sound like a GT-40...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574470274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3884335, "authorName": "cnuyen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnuyen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I visited RCR cars and found out they (RCR) did in fact build the cars for the Ferrari vs Ford movie. \"Race Car Replicas (RCR), based in Fraser Michigan (a Detroit suburb) built 28 cars for the movie, including camera cars, and all of the cars in the action sequences. In fact, they made not only the Ford GT40 replicas used in the action sequences, they even made the 1958 replica Ferrari Formula 1 cars, as well as the replica Ferrari 275s. \"\n\nSo ... There you have your answer. link to their website: http://race-car-replicas.com/ford-vs-ferrari-project", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1574505664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3884489, "authorName": "wharfbanger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wharfbanger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably no coincidence with the timing of this auction and the FVF movie release. Also has me wondering if there is storage facility around somewhere filled with surplus RCR movie props..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574517960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3885365, "authorName": "carhillclimb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhillclimb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I read people seeming to question the $40k to complete.\r\nHow many of you have ever over-estimated the cost of a car project?\r\n\r\nI rest my case.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1574549852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3885567, "authorName": "genelaroe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genelaroe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carhillclimb. Lordy yes, even if you are the main labor, stuff keeps going wrong. Even the cost of the divorce? \"You never take me anywhere!\" \"You are always out in that damn shop!\" etc.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1574562349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3885568, "authorName": "bryant49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryant49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thats right, strike while the irons hot with the movie, love the look of these cars glwa", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574562396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3885955, "authorName": "lgargour", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lgargour/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by lgargour", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574608821, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3886009, "authorName": "Jpalhegyi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpalhegyi/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by Jpalhegyi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574610728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3886168, "authorName": "lgargour", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lgargour/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by lgargour", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574615986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3887043, "authorName": "Archerz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archerz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Considering the real thing is unobtainium, with a pricetag in the tens of millions of dollars (and never gets driven), this is a real bargain. Even if I had the real one, I would also own this so I could actually experience driving a P4 (nearly) hard and fast without the worry of destroying an irreplaceable car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1574654055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3887399, "authorName": "Waterfrontray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waterfrontray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is the windshield cracked ? Picture #28..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574692808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3887620, "authorName": "DrewandJanet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewandjanet/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by DrewandJanet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574698037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3887668, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@waterfrontray : See my reply about windshield cracks in comments of 21 November.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574698933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3887720, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"If this were a beauty contest, we just lost.\" - Carroll Shelby", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1574699824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3890164, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574721910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3890630, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 31750, "content": "$31,750 bid placed by ChipsBe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574730573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3890679, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Ferrari P4!!! WOW!!! BaT hits the stratosphere!!! I wonder where this came from? What? It's a what? Ok, that does make better sense. I have looked at RCR's website for years now. Started when I heard about their 917 kit. The quality of the fab work is obvious it the pics. While it may have a V-8 in it, it will certainly do what it is supposed to do. Go Fast, corner, and with the brake setup, STOP!! I agree with @djb_rh about not trying to swap the engine in this one. Get a whole new kit, ready to put in the V-12 de jour. This shape is one of Ferrari's best. The 312P Coupe from the following year is right there with it. And yes, the Ford vs. Ferrari connection helps. Put some elbow grease, and sweat into it, and have fun next summer. Very nice RCR.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574731922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3890779, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574733815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3890849, "authorName": "Canman805", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canman805/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A close neighbor 13 years ago had a RCR P-4 with a Traco Oldsmobile race engine in it. Dramatic looking and sounding car. The Traco was not built for street use so the car almost always sat idle on a rack in his garage. Under it was his first gen Viper. After a move to Texas he was able to find an appropriate Ferrari V12 donor engine. If he still has his P-4 the value would be 10-15 times the current bid, in my opinion, and worth every penny.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574735387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3890858, "authorName": "lgargour", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lgargour/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by lgargour", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574735702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3891206, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC\nI just saw the FvF movie last night and heard that line. I'm sorry, but as gorgeous as P3s and P4s are, to my eyes the GT40 is right there with them.\n\nJust in case no one has posted this yet. This is a must watch if you love these Ferraris:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awArTC8iQ3Q", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574752067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3891349, "authorName": "lgargour", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lgargour/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice vid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574774222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3891350, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 32750, "content": "$32,750 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574774282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3891522, "authorName": "BuzzFFR1273", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzzffr1273/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carhillclimb, my fake Cobra is a F5R, it and others are all titled to my wife, so I am working on her cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574778308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3891664, "authorName": "PaulLad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paullad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cIf this were a beauty contest, we just lost.\u201d \u2013 Ken Miles...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1574781107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3891684, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure hope this auction gathers some steam towards the end or this RCR will be RNM :-(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574781413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3891822, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice kit car. I learned that these P4's where the answer to the Ford GT40's with the big block V8's. This one merges the best of both worlds. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574783782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3891835, "authorName": "lgargour", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lgargour/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by lgargour", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574783996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3891861, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 33250, "content": "$33,250 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574784448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3891910, "authorName": "knuck39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuck39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all I can say is,wow....what an awesome track day toy,and week-end driver...I'd figure out AC,and call her good....nice job seller.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574785539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3892177, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The beautiful Petrolicious video linked by @PDXBryan shows the open version of the P4. It is possible to complete the RCR kit in either the coupe (Berlinetta) or roadster (Spyder) configuration. Both versions can be seen on the RCR website gallery.\r\n\r\n@knuck39 : The AC is already figured out. AC/heater kit is listed as an option by RCR.\r\n\r\nIn case you missed my comment of 20 November in reply to @clintonmomo, I made an itemized list of the replacement costs of the P4 kit with options plus the other included components (for the purpose of determining my insurance requirements) which totaled over $90K without including labor already done, etc. So, remaining completion costs for this project would primarily be based on how much of the work you farm out to others since the great majority of necessary components are already included. If you\u2019d like to see the list, contact me using the BaT \u201cContact Seller\u201d button.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574790226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3892587, "authorName": "fshavlak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fshavlak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a thought: https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a29953732/two-ferrari-v-10-formula-1-engines-for-sale/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574795084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3892694, "authorName": "Denteen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denteen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best era for racecar design imo. Always reminds me of SpeedRacer TV shows when I was a youngin. \r\nGreat timing. Beautiful car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574795584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3893579, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Selfishly, I hope someone in the Pacific NW buys this 'cause I'd really love to see it live! BTW, I know a builder/fabricator in the Portland area who has more than enough skills to finish it.\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574800772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3893884, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There looks to be an odd fit at the top/rear of the left door. The corner seems to sit upwards oddly though the rest of the door appears to be a tight fit. Am I just seeing something wrong ? or does it have a unintentional curve to it ? I feel I have the abilities to finish this correctly, just wish to know what's right and wrong with it. Thanks, Chips", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574802699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894332, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChipsBe : The movable body panels (doors, hatches, etc) are only roughly aligned and gap-fitted on the body from the factory. This is normal and typical of most kits and the process is addressed on RCR's online assembly manual. I also questioned the left door fit and asked RCR about whether it might be warped. Fran assured me it was only an adjustment and gap-fitting matter. Sure enough, when the hinge bolts were loosened the door aligned in its frame properly. However, this is an area where I have roughly zero expertise and even less experience, so after wiggling the door around and re-tightening the hinge bolts it was better, but still a bit off. I decided I should leave the adjustment/gap trimming/final fitting operation for the prep and paint body guys. I don't have the shims (or experience, or desire, or patience) to do this process correctly. It's apparently easy for some folks, but not for me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574806302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894363, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, at least you addressed the question and responded. I have dealt with fiber glass and door fitting at Fiber Fab years ago, and since with other vehicles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574806515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894446, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChipsBe : I still have nightmares about my experience fitting the doors and panels to a FiberFab avenger back in the 1960's. Things have gotten a whole lot better since then...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1574807032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894518, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My brother and I are credited for most of those body designs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574807425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894525, "authorName": "Taladegaoverdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taladegaoverdrive/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by Taladegaoverdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574807455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894554, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574807718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894562, "authorName": "DrewandJanet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewandjanet/", "bidAmount": 36750, "content": "$36,750 bid placed by DrewandJanet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574807757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894585, "authorName": "Slapshifter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slapshifter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would be curious to know the differences in measurement between the kit car and the original. Anyone out there has the numbers?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574807933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894609, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574808115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894694, "authorName": "Taladegaoverdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taladegaoverdrive/", "bidAmount": 37250, "content": "$37,250 bid placed by Taladegaoverdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574808858, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894712, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574808947, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894734, "authorName": "Taladegaoverdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taladegaoverdrive/", "bidAmount": 37750, "content": "$37,750 bid placed by Taladegaoverdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574809063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894751, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574809192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894770, "authorName": "Taladegaoverdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taladegaoverdrive/", "bidAmount": 38250, "content": "$38,250 bid placed by Taladegaoverdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574809271, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894777, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by ChipsBe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574809313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894791, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 38750, "content": "$38,750 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574809394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894801, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by ChipsBe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574809519, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894807, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 39250, "content": "$39,250 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574809562, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894824, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by ChipsBe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574809685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894847, "authorName": "DrewandJanet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewandjanet/", "bidAmount": 39750, "content": "$39,750 bid placed by DrewandJanet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574809981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894859, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by ChipsBe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574810093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894860, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574810102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894865, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by ChipsBe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574810214, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894867, "authorName": "Guidodevita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidodevita/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by Guidodevita", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574810251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894870, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by ChipsBe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574810312, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3894877, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am building an RCR currently. Let it be known that this is under the money for the current stage its in gents.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574810419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894879, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 11/26/19 at $42,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574810432, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3894881, "authorName": "overton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The impact of the word \"Project\" :-(", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574810482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894882, "authorName": "David757", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david757/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wa wa", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574810488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894886, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was willing to go higher, just ran out of competition.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1574810554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894888, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You buy a jaguar for $70k and take it apart to do a full restoration, then things go sideways and you have to sell a project. Now you get $40k.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1574810569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894892, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everybody for your bids and comments.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1574810653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894896, "authorName": "carhound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10, 10 BEING WAY OFF, HOW FAR AWAY IS YOUR RESERVE??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574810711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894930, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hard to calculate on that scale, but maybe 2?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574811321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894942, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a means or way to contact me over this ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1574811734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894945, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Missed it... :( Is there a way to contact the seller?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574811765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3894976, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mundomatt : the \"contact seller\" through BaT button was removed when the auction closed. Don't know how else to get in touch, maybe google me? \r\n\r\n@ChipsBe : I sent you an email with contact phone number through BaT as you were high bidder.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574812402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3895412, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not quite exactly, but sure looks like Alex' stolen car in Clockwork Orange? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probe_16 - Swoopy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1574821902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3896505, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mundomatt\r\n@ChipsBe\r\nIf one of you guys ends up with it, please do a follow up story with BaT when you get it running. Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574870968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3896841, "authorName": "carhound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the update on how close, a 2 means to me that it was fairly close and that it was within reach to had and no doubt considerably behind the investment to date. Have done some kit cars in the past and this one looks very well done and not much needed to get it running. Lot's of TLC visible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1574876282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937257, "authorName": "RammJaeger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rammjaeger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@captzoom I\u2019d like to throw my hat in the ring on this one as well. I found this auction just after it ended, and am looking for this precise replica. I wonder if BAT could somehow find a way for interested parties to connect with the seller?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576089363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937443, "authorName": "captzoom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captzoom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rammjaeger (and others): Thanks for your inquiries. This car has been sold post-auction and delivered. I will notify the buyer that you are inquiring and if he is interested perhaps he can contact you through BaT. I think BaT rules may prohibit me from corresponding with you outside of this listing site.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576091383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3973272, "authorName": "flightning1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flightning1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wOWw . I had The First NOBLE MOTORSPORTS Of Nottingham 330 P4 Replica on the USA, March of 1988. It was molded and Made using one of David Piper's Factory 330 ?? P Cars . . but this is pretty cOol ? Devotamente ?? gF\r\n NM /FL USA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576978632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5452385, "authorName": "travisescalante", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/travisescalante/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this car still for sale, is there a contact number for this person, I am interested in buying this kit car!\r\nPlease call me at 805 340-5225 travis or email me at travisescalante@yahoo.com, I would like to talk to you about buying your car!\r\nPlease call me travis 805-340-5225", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607837314, "type": "comment"}]