[{"id": 13201007, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of history with this one!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1702561483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13201081, "authorName": "Intense8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intense8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having raced against this car in my Atlantic days, the in car footage brings back a lot of fond memories. My Lola and Ralt were very fun to drive. GLWS, would love this one.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1702562519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13201131, "authorName": "Leigh2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leigh2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I crewed for Gilles Villeneuve\u2019s Atlantic team in 1977 I remember cleaning pink paint from this car off of Gilles\u2019 wheels. He and Keke had many epic battles!", "likes": 34, "timestamp": 1702563180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13201212, "authorName": "GLTL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gltl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the Golden Age of racing cars advertising condoms. \ud83d\ude80", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1702564047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13201746, "authorName": "Paschal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paschal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do the Rosberg's know this is up for sale?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1702568743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13201903, "authorName": "WilliesBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/williesboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe John Marconi ran this car in VARA in the early 90's", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1702570052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13201999, "authorName": "ljfpparmentier (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ljfpparmentier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1702570787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13202006, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came for the drive video and NOT dissappointed!\r\nYa know, sometimes I think I\u2019d like to get into racing, but then I watch a race vid like this and wonder if I\u2019m up for it. All the jostling and bumping and noise, g-forces, high speeds and traffic..then the green flag drops ;^)\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1702570870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13202037, "authorName": "Racer20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eagerly watching this auction as I own Rosberg's 1978 B45 primary car.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1702571061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13202072, "authorName": "AM51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/am51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Chevron is where the rubber meets the road.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1702571448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13202087, "authorName": "GLTL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gltl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan And this is vintage racing (i.e. 8 or 9 tenths). I gather that vintage racing in the UK is a little more intense.\r\n\r\nBut, you are certainly correct. As a former racer, I can say that it's the most fun you can have with your clothes on.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1702571536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13202465, "authorName": "RocketPilot66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketpilot66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pdxbryan\nWhen the clothes come off - the sponsors product goes on !\n\nPractice safe racing .....", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1702574637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13203494, "authorName": "RBaribeault", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbaribeault/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Chevron in the Marconi museum is a 34. I owned the 45 for a few years. I was waiting for a 39 to come up for sale, but bought a B car yesterday. This is a stellar car. Plenty of racing video to see how good it is.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1702579117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13204123, "authorName": "tturbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tturbo/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by tturbo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702581211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13204511, "authorName": "formularacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/formularacer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When it comes to the lower category's of open wheel formula cars utilised by racing legends developing there skills. Formula Atlantic just does not get enough credit. Was very fortunate to be a part of these era in the sport.\r\nGreat value and history follows this car. GLWA", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1702582573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13206574, "authorName": "Petey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AM51 You beat me to it. Great videos, GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1702589355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13206675, "authorName": "BigBolt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigbolt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect Keke may not have been all that excited about the ribbing he surely endured while running this car.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1702589780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13207055, "authorName": "Brian_19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is nothing like the sound of twin 45s sucking air at 10,000 RPM 2 feet away from your head. Dam I miss my cossie.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1702591512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13207216, "authorName": "Sport_Werks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sport_werks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A great car that's been well taken care of by the current owner - and he's been fast in it!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1702592687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13207827, "authorName": "Jimsue340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsue340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was in attendance as a young boy at the Westwood race in 1977, I later raced at Westwood in my early twenty's.........oh to be young again.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1702599086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13207986, "authorName": "gareyg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gareyg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car, love the flat bottom Atlantics! Like @RBaribeault, I'm a new FB owner but will watch this auction enthusiastically! Maybe the new owner will want some spare Chevron parts I ended up with when buying out some Projects earlier this year!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1702600501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13208486, "authorName": "RBaribeault", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbaribeault/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was with Opert at the time. He actually preferred this car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1702606808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13208844, "authorName": "GBRBiLL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great video's - just bought a Formula Ford and have decided that the next car I get is going to be a Formula Atlantic!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1702613122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13209480, "authorName": "Czar53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/czar53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was luck enough to race a B27 for 10 years. Always had the biggest smile, after a session! Wish I was young again.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1702646608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13210481, "authorName": "Magic8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magic8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that driving video sounds just like my wife\u2019s Lexus RX 350! A man can dream can\u2019t he? \r\n\r\nBest to the new owner. Enjoy it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1702656636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13211028, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is what racing is really all about. Agreed that the Formula Atlantic cars don't get nearly the respect they deserve. Great sound, good looks, fantastic racing. I can barely wait until more of them start showing up in vintage events.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1702661009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13212890, "authorName": "ljfpparmentier (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ljfpparmentier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone - I just wanted to point out that this picture is actually Keke driving the 1978 Chevron B45 (the following year's model). It's included in the listing as it's one of the most iconic pictures of Keke driving on the edge in an Excita livery (with the special appendix on the nose!). Please note that the \"hood ornament\" was only ever used in 1978 on the B45 and that my B39 never had it in period. However, I chose to put one on as it's always a great conversation starter at historic racing events! If the new owner wishes, it can be easily removed and replaced with a Chevron badge. :-)", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1702669354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13215904, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FB was one of the most competitive national series, and FAtl over-topped it most weekends when run with FB.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1702686335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13216669, "authorName": "StressCraxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stresscraxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen this car at multiple events run by the current owner and the previous owner. It is always well prepared, reliable and very, very quick.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1702698036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13216773, "authorName": "Guidopaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guidopaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Helped restore the sister car to this one, chassis ending in 06. Great car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1702700353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13216848, "authorName": "Hotruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I laughed the first time I saw a rear wheel for a Formula Atlantic of this vintage - 13\" diameter, 15\" width as I recall! They looked amazing to someone autocrossing a Toyota...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1702702415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13217295, "authorName": "Genevieve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genevieve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the honour of meeting Keke in St Lucia about a month after he had won the F1 title. My tip off was all these guys walking around in Malboro shirts.Good old days", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1702729609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13219443, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this is the first car on BaT I've seen in real life. 1977 F-Atlantic race in Edmonton. A fantastic series, sad we haven't had anything close to it in Canada in decades.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1702750496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13225287, "authorName": "Paddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It may not have been this Excita sponsored B39, but one of Keke's cars had a pink, anatomically correct shifter \"knob\". Somewhere, I have a picture of it from the 78 Road America race.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1702820913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13229303, "authorName": "Racer20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Paddy\r\nThat would have been chassis 45-78-02 which I own.\r\nIs it possible to get a copy of that picture?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1702842921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13232008, "authorName": "McCargoeCoveDesigns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccargoecovedesigns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New candidate for best driving video of the year. Though I hate that race course on Forza!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702864322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13232324, "authorName": "Paddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Racer20, I am just starting to put 40 years of racing photos to digital, may be a while until I find the 78 CanAm and Atlantic race. Wasn't a great photo if I recall due to dark cockpit. If you have the original Knob, that is priceless! I was with a buddy at that race who was crew on a canam team, he saw the pink dong in Keke's car, and said, \"makes sense\". Can we PM each other?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1702870731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13236664, "authorName": "alfaromeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfaromeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned and raced this car for a number of years and I can say that it\u2019s just a wonderful race car and was very well maintained by John Anderson Racing Services of Sonoma Ca during my ownership. \r\nI know the current owner very well. He is a great guy, with exacting standards and he has also had the car very well maintained and supported during his ownership. \r\nI believe the car is still at Sonoma Raceway and should the buyer need to store the car for the winter, I would be happy to accommodate. We have space and this one is always welcome in our stable.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1702930572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13239127, "authorName": "ROY99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roy99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this brings back memories! I believe that's Gilles Villenueve in the 69 direct films March in the start photo. Also a Ralt so that makes 3 marques in the top 4! Keke drove this car for Freddie Opert and he looked like a sprint car as this is right before the ground effect cars took over and IMO made the sport worse. The BDD's are very robust engines and if used at 9500 will run for a long time as we used to run these to 10, 200 in the day. Formula Atlantic was a great series that gave us Villenueve, Rahal, Rosberg.etc. whoever gets this will be a happy person after driving it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1702945246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13239941, "authorName": "Mezgerfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mezgerfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw this car at Sears a couple years back. It was gorgeous and looked in fine fettle during the races.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1702956229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13240957, "authorName": "formularacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/formularacer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With two days remaining it would be very interesting to see the true appreciation $$$. \r\nhistoric open wheel race cars have in this new age of collectable vehicles.\r\nFor one that has been in the sport and the business of sales,restoration,track support for such cars for over 45+ years. I think we will be the last generation to appreciate such history. I hope I'm proven wrong. GLWA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1702996021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13252130, "authorName": "fitfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fitfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RBaribeault @gareyg what B cars did you get? hope to get the BT29 out a good bit this year.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703103072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13252816, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always thought Formula Atlantic was cool. They were one of the support races for the Long Beach Grand Prix back in the late 70's and it was fun to see the contrast between them and the Formula One cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703105892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13254436, "authorName": "gareyg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gareyg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fitfan I got the Dulon LD9B out of CO a couple weeks ago. It's absolutely stunning, can't believe no one bought it before me! Of course, it's not a Chevron B39!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703115778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13254711, "authorName": "JTPantera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtpantera/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by JTPantera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703118995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13254720, "authorName": "Richard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s really cool to see how many real race guys with awesome experience in the game comment on this car. \nI went to Brands Hatch for the GP in 83 or 84 and got within a few feet of Keke holding forth to the media which made the journey a little more exciting.\nI\u2019ve been in love with racing since 1954 and still have two Formula Ford race cars I drive at Sears (aka Sonoma), Laguna Seca etc.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703119161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13255004, "authorName": "pmason", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmason/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first live race (spectator) was trois rivi\u00e8res back then and both F/A and esp CanAms were absolute sensory overload. \r\nJust for fun and at the risk of getting laughed off BAT\u20266\u20192\u201d@220lbs. Any chance? I mean, Gunnar Nielsson fit the Lotus 78.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703123033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13255137, "authorName": "ljfpparmentier (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ljfpparmentier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pmason - I'm 6'3 and I fit in the car. We moved the pedals all the way forward so there is plenty of space. :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703125422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13255230, "authorName": "skl48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skl48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just finished the Villenueve/Pironi documentary and I'll bet this car was in the background of some of the vintage footage... damn, Formula Atlantic was the best !\r\nCar probably still smells like Marlboro reds...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703126815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13255303, "authorName": "pmason", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmason/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lfjpparmentier - thank you. So you\u2019re saying there\u2019s a chance! what about the other parameter?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703128064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13255569, "authorName": "ljfpparmentier (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ljfpparmentier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pmason - I think you would most likely fit but you'd need a different seat as I only weigh 160 lbs! :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703134982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13255682, "authorName": "Matt_C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt_c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RBaribeault - Get this and I'll take the B10. You beat me on that one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703140065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13256110, "authorName": "EricCrowder99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericcrowder99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, but takes a level of bravery to drive knowing all the fuel is stored on both sides of the driver, in the side pod area, instead of behind the driver like modern single seater designs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703165244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13256243, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bad-ass fast! But it should only be in the hands of a very capable driver. \r\nCars like these don't work very well at less than 10/10ths pace.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703167308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13256279, "authorName": "italcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can attest to the quality of the sponsor\u2019s product as we once put one on the exhaust pipe of a friends car and split a gut laughing as this product dragged on the ground and grew to massive size before exploding.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1703167729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13256476, "authorName": "Whitworth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whitworth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Emblematic race car of Formula Atlantic in the mid-late 70's.\r\nChevron,March, Lola, Ralt and others competed in the last of the flat bottom era. As a dreaming teenager I was helping a friend with a patched together FF at a test day at Summit Point 1975. Also present a handful of professionally run FA cars. The sound and appearance of those cars was simply incredible.\r\nFor those that saw these cars race in period it was an experience that was never forgotten.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703169982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13256784, "authorName": "pem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I contacted Nico Rosberg to see if he or Keke would be interested, but it was via email and it would appear that the auction will run its course before they check email and have time to place any bids.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703173040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13256828, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great history, driven by one of the top-tier drivers of the era. As many have already noted, Formula Atlantic was bonkers, competitive racing. \r\n\r\nExcellently maintained vehicle as confirmed by a long racing history. Now campaigned in the prestigious US series/races.\r\n\r\nIf one is capable of handling such a car, there will be no reservations in pursuing this one \u2026 with less than three hours the bidding will surely become heated shortly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703173347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13256934, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this car, and really love the drive videos. Some one is going to get an incredible piece of racing history!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703174345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13256945, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It'll be fun to watch this not meet reserve today", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1703174446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13257407, "authorName": "Df3793", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/df3793/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to see the mention of Divina. Very accomplished driver, great athlete and later a very good coach. Her insights and encouraging remarks were always worth another tenth.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703179144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13257509, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvoguyKC Maybe, depends on seller expectations, as previous comments have stated these cars are undervalued and a competitive vintage Atlantic can be had for $50-75k. It\u2019s hard to place a value on the history of this car and will be interesting to see where the auction ends.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703180036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13257616, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by Joules5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703180885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13257647, "authorName": "dzip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dzip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvoguykc Show me a \"competitive vinatage Atlantic\" that can be had for $50-75k and I'll show you one that needs anywhere from $40-100k worth of serious work to make it safe and/or reliable, let alone fast. Especially compared to this particular Chevron, the history of which only adds to the value of its condition. GLWTA, we are watching....!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1703181084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13257655, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by carcraaazy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703181128, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13257659, "authorName": "dzip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dzip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, meant to address my comment to Joules5...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703181155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13257670, "authorName": "steelsails", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelsails/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by steelsails", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703181247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13257686, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by Joules5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703181365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13257730, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by carcraaazy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703181601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13257776, "authorName": "JTPantera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtpantera/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by JTPantera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703181859, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13257879, "authorName": "Matt_C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt_c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dzip A well-known racing car site has an '82 Ralt RT4 that raced a couple months ago and actually is a race-ready car (I know the car) as well as a '77 March 77B (condition unk) that are both within @Joules5's price range. We should be able to recognize that this is an exceptional and significant car without disputing the fact that the market for track-ready FAs with less history is in the 50-75k range.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703182412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13257946, "authorName": "steelsails", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelsails/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by steelsails", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703182820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13257997, "authorName": "jcm446", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcm446/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dzip I have to disagree in regards to finding cars in that price range. I bought a really nice, fast, March 76B earlier this year in that range. Didn't need anywhere near $40--$100k worth of work", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703183082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13258003, "authorName": "JTPantera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtpantera/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by JTPantera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703183099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13258013, "authorName": "steelsails", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelsails/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by steelsails", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703183136, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13258028, "authorName": "Richard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Likd I always say BAT is a good place to sell. Buying not so much. Bid in lumps of $5k at a time?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703183207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13258038, "authorName": "Roger.h", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roger.h/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by Roger.h", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703183244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13258051, "authorName": "steelsails", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelsails/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by steelsails", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703183306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13258054, "authorName": "ljfpparmentier (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ljfpparmentier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jcm446 FYI - I have spent over $100k on this car during my 4-year ownership to get it to where it is today.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1703183309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13258065, "authorName": "Matt_C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt_c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ljfpparmentier That's racing. We've all been there.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1703183371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13258072, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 12/21/23 at $80,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703183426, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13258081, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yep", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703183478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13258082, "authorName": "steelsails", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelsails/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I put a car in the wall at Lagua a few months back spent more than that in a couple of seconds", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1703183481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13258086, "authorName": "Intense8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intense8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great auction. Brought back great memories of racing FA. Glad to see so many people still love these cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703183508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13258104, "authorName": "formularacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/formularacer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Current bids should have meet reserve price . Considering identical period F1 cars or on the market for $145k-$220k", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703183577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13258133, "authorName": "tcalicchio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcalicchio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you can make a small fortune in racing, but you have to start with a large fortune.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703183693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13258138, "authorName": "evilcat155", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evilcat155/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couldn't tear myself away - very interesting car with a great story. As a West Coast racer and one of the diminishing number who were at and remember Westwood I would love to be in a position to experience and preserve a car like this but I already have my hands full with the four I am currently maintaining! Thanks for giving everyone a chance to learn about this car and dream of owning it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703183734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13258325, "authorName": "Matt_C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt_c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I first started racing 30 years ago I asked an old-timer (which at my young age was anyone over 30) what was the most important advice he could give me as I was starting out. His answer: \"Don't keep receipts.\"", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1703184588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13259426, "authorName": "hyperion917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyperion917/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@formularacer are these cars listed on BaT or some other site?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703188808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13259968, "authorName": "steelsails", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelsails/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@formularacer please let me know where I can get a F1 for. $145-220k\r\nThanks", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703191110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13259985, "authorName": "Dphotos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dphotos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Older race cars don't bring in super high prices. They cost a lot of money in maintenance, only a select group of people can drive them. I thought the high bid would had taken the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703191174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13262518, "authorName": "dougnshari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougnshari/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@formularacer please lead me to a F1 car for $145-$220k. Thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703208403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13262754, "authorName": "Blakeheem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blakeheem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I watched the racing videos. You would need some big brass ones to race this car. And a lot of talent.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703212302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13263622, "authorName": "formularacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/formularacer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For individuals inquiring the purchase of F1 cars. Unfortunately BAT policy does not allow me to discuss such matters. When I have attempted to provide information it has been deleted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703252027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13269305, "authorName": "geh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The problem with F1 cars is not buying them, it\u2019s operating them. A DFV rebuild starts at 50 or $60,000 and can easily reach six figures that\u2019s for a 20 hour engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703286730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13269306, "authorName": "geh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you wanna stretch your F1 engine to 40 hours you\u2019re not gonna be revving it, and I\u2019m gonna beat you in my Atlantic car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703286777, "type": "comment"}]