[{"id": 6908025, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wouldn't this be considered a 1602?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631712733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6908646, "authorName": "enthusiastspec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthusiastspec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color and bumperless look! GLWS!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631720154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6908689, "authorName": "lewisfoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewisfoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlfaZagato according to wiki the 1600-2 was rebranded as the 1602 in 1971.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1631720571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6908699, "authorName": "drauz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drauz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alfazagato They were called 1602 in EU, but not in US. Note the vin plate states 1600-2. All part of the tradition of renaming EU imports to the US... part of industry-wide\"keep 'em confused &/or irritated\" bitd (for instance, Alfetta GT / Alfetta GTV / Sprint Veloce 2000).\nMy first car bought w/ my own $ was an early '69. this one is impressive for its \"honesty\"- if you know the model, it's pretty hard to hide the truth. there are numerous indicators of a half-century's life on the road ... & reminders of how much fun & education I experienced (for mine, it was the #4 spark plug threads). This one would go nicely w/ the 2000 TI. The silver moldings would set off the paint too.\nnote: I tested a 1602 before I bought mine. It was GDM (haha) brought over by a German soldier. I don't think I ever saw a US mkt 1600 w/ a 1602 insignia on the tail.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1631720921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6909585, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the look of simplicity of the lead picture. These look \"right\" on 13\" wheels.\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631728957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6911477, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an absolute cutie!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1631736513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6913227, "authorName": "casualcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casualcollector/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by casualcollector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631743334, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6913799, "authorName": "sir_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tin tops always look better w/o bumpers.Great choice of wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631750122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6914636, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 1969, "content": "$1,969 bid placed by Funtohave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631764451, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6914657, "authorName": "lewisfoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewisfoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Har! @Funtohave the only bid better than $2002", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631765108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6914946, "authorName": "Hans_Shtick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hans_shtick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "World\u2019s fastest lint brush. Overall like the look, but if you\u2019re going to go trimless you need to go all the way and fill the holes. Sure looks fun to drive. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631790542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6916616, "authorName": "02Les", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/02les/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NJbmw8\r\n\r\nThis car was not painted red in 2018. It was not red in June 2020 when it was for sale in Grafton, MA. It was great looking primered/grey/patina'd 1600-2 with what appeared to have great bones.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1631813855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6923498, "authorName": "Jackhossross", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackhossross/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this, would be a great platform to continue personalizing for the next owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631896731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6923995, "authorName": "seidel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seidel/", "bidAmount": 2069, "content": "$2,069 bid placed by seidel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631901612, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6926713, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Njbmw8 thank you for that note -- the seller has confirmed the paintwork was done in 2020, and the listing has been updated to reflect that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631912093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6933645, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll be watching this like a hawk! Shipping cross country would be interesting but this is looking to be a good deal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632063073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6933771, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may be wrong but this has the 12v right? 6v stopped in \u201867, but I could totally be wrong. Haven\u2019t looked thru the comments for an answer to this, apologies if you are repeating yourself.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632065200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6933803, "authorName": "TMU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmu/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by TMU", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632065638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6935554, "authorName": "NJbmw8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njbmw8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sdigor it is indeed 12v!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632081874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6937658, "authorName": "seidel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seidel/", "bidAmount": 2302, "content": "$2,302 bid placed by seidel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632141527, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6940811, "authorName": "Padraic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/padraic/", "bidAmount": 2463, "content": "$2,463 bid placed by Padraic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632169025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6943193, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by sabbaghianm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632186102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6945806, "authorName": "mikeauctioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeauctioncars/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by mikeauctioncars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632245981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6946466, "authorName": "Pre70classic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pre70classic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there any before pictures of the car prior to the new paint? During the restoration pic would help a lot as well ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632248885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6947191, "authorName": "Mandeva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandeva/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by Mandeva", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632251748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6947504, "authorName": "soanso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soanso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you still have the euro bumpers, mudflaps and trim from when it was on BaT a year ago? I would be interested in those with this car. I found the old before paint photos on 2002faq and the VINS match. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632253000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6947990, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by sabbaghianm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632255356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6947996, "authorName": "Mandeva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandeva/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Mandeva", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632255387, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6949510, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by SDigor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632262509, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6949574, "authorName": "NJbmw8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njbmw8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sdigor all of the trim and bumpers are sold with the car. Photos are attached!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632263431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6949953, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect old-school BaT offering.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632269495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6950200, "authorName": "afc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afc/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by afc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632273283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6950654, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by SDigor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632283642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6950672, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@revsome that\u2019s a lot of comments and no wins! I wanna see you win this one mate!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632284447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6951165, "authorName": "petewv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petewv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brings back memories for me as I had a 1969 1600 as my first car in 1974. Put 260000 miles on it until it rusted out.\r\nQuestion-out of curiosity what is a flocked dashboard? Thx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632315050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6951573, "authorName": "urbanahill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urbanahill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller \"all of the trim and bumpers are sold with the car.\"\r\nDo they ship with the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632320675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6951626, "authorName": "Padraic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/padraic/", "bidAmount": 7002, "content": "$7,002 bid placed by Padraic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632321407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6951638, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SDigor I live in Toronto. The roads and salt would kill this survivor in short order. Plus I have no garage to put it in. I'm left being a spectator here. You go get it mate!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632321528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952305, "authorName": "Carsonsalter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsonsalter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller in the driving video I'm hearing a lot of tinny clicking / rattling sounds. Is that drivetrain?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632328502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952338, "authorName": "NJbmw8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njbmw8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@urbanahill yes they do ship with the car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632328689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952452, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was wondering the same thing. Is there anything you\u2019d recommend get done to the car when it changes ownership? Recently I got a rabbit, the guy was so adamant was in perfect condition.. after my 4 hour drive home the thing almost fell apart. Just want to know what I\u2019m in for.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632329738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952536, "authorName": "BR549x", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/br549x/", "bidAmount": 7225, "content": "$7,225 bid placed by BR549x", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632330483, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6952558, "authorName": "Carsonsalter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsonsalter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It also looks like front seatbelts are missing, roof posts are uncovered. Are seatbelts included?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632330625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952587, "authorName": "NJbmw8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njbmw8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sdigor what I will say without trying to \"sell\" it is that the previous owner had a very reputable bmw shop in NH go over the car. All major systems have been gone through. This car starts easily, drives/rides/shifts beautifully, and could easily be a daily driver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632330852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952614, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you saying the car does not need additional work then?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632331057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952732, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sabbaghianm Is there any 52 year old car that couldn't use some additional work?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632332058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952757, "authorName": "Osmodious", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/osmodious/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Darn it all...I need a garage. Finally a nice early boxy-Beemer that won't require $1-2000 shipping (since I live the next town over, in Annandale) and I don't have a place to keep it out of the elements. Grrrr. Well, good luck with the auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632332303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952775, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 7350, "content": "$7,350 bid placed by SDigor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632332444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6952784, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just want to understand if there are any major costly issues. The question was not really answered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632332508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952796, "authorName": "BR549x", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/br549x/", "bidAmount": 7450, "content": "$7,450 bid placed by BR549x", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632332602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6952824, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I wouldn\u2019t trust an answer anyway. Last car I got the seller said he\u2019d put $5k of work into it to make it the most reliable rabbit ever. Few hours later the handbrake system totally failed, the tach stopped working completely and the dash lights like to play disco music. He was lying thru his teeth and sold me his problem car. I\u2019d say, this is such a great price currently for a classic bimmer, we should all be alright with accepting it might need a major repair here and there. I just wish I had never gotten that rabbit last week. Let\u2019s see where this one winds up to, maybe I\u2019ll be in it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632332741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952843, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good point but concerned about seller's silence.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632332854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952854, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 7550, "content": "$7,550 bid placed by sabbaghianm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632332927, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6952869, "authorName": "DLotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMO the 1600-2 was a better car than the 2002. The engine was happier at high RPM. Mine was a 1968 and a very happy car. The confluence of a worn clutch and creeping rust caused it to move on, but the buyer was impressed that the rust wasn't as bad as others. \r\n\r\n@sabbaghianm, sounds to me like you shouldn't be bidding on a used car. I think the seller has given an honest answer to the question. If you expect these cars to carry a warranty, you're asking a bit much. \r\n\r\nAnd since I waited to press Send, I noticed you just bid. $7550 is a pretty good price for a perfect car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632332999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952895, "authorName": "BR549x", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/br549x/", "bidAmount": 7650, "content": "$7,650 bid placed by BR549x", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632333148, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6952921, "authorName": "NJbmw8 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njbmw8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sabbaghianm sorry for the silence I'm at work. There is no major cost that should come with this car. Like I said look at the receipts in the pictures. All major systems have been gone through.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632333341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952983, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 7750, "content": "$7,750 bid placed by sabbaghianm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632333690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953059, "authorName": "ejabour", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejabour/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by ejabour", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632334096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953065, "authorName": "1tamalito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tamalito/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by 1tamalito", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632334143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953067, "authorName": "ejabour", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejabour/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by ejabour", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632334155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953073, "authorName": "seidel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seidel/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by seidel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632334220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953087, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 9/22/21 at $11,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632334341, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6953256, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s too bad. Such a pretty little car. I wish I was in a place to give it more love, bc I promise I would. But my couch cushions only gave me about 9 big ones this week :/ Regardless - Thanks for bringing a truly awesome car to BaT!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632335058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6956241, "authorName": "GentlemanQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentlemanq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@njbmw8 How far off were we? Kicking myself for having missed it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632346392, "type": "comment"}]