[{"id": 3963963, "authorName": "RandyGori", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randygori/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by RandyGori", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576769349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3964035, "authorName": "shg_gt500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shg_gt500/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by shg_gt500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576770635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3964393, "authorName": "jfriopelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfriopelle/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by jfriopelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576776562, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3964869, "authorName": "FXRcR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxrcr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perhaps the best venue for a failed proceeding. Beautiful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576782856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3965107, "authorName": "jmichealhall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmichealhall/", "bidAmount": 6750, "content": "$6,750 bid placed by jmichealhall", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576784488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3966418, "authorName": "ccbrooks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccbrooks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1993 was the first year of the Continental R and the only year of production before the factory switched to Zytek engine management in 1994 which resulted in the well documented head gasket issues. My 1993 Turbo R has been a wonderful car and I only wish I had extra garage space for this beauty. Buy in haste, repent at leisure! GLWTS!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1576794261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3966482, "authorName": "John50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spartan301 (seller) - If the car was first sold in Canada why does it not have a Canadian speedometer \u2026 meaning with Kilometers as the primary speed measurement and accumulated distance travelled?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576794784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3966858, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What partial records are available and what time periods do they cover? Has there been any major maintenance work undertaken recents. Many thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576800774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3966993, "authorName": "MrC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrc/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by MrC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576804259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3967188, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So .... wife said .... if a jolly fat man came up the driveway on Christmas morning driving this with a bow on the hood she wouldn\u2019t be upset.\r\nThe old saying .... \u201chappy wife\u201d", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576809622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3967275, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fxrcr1 well said\n\nThese are pretty, but a 600SEC would beat it all day long in all categories except the wonderful Pininfarina exterior styling. \n\nI\u2019ve heard the same regarding Zytek. I still would like to own a early Turbo R - preferably carbureted in black. I know where one is hiding, but needs refurbishment in Hooper body.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576811842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3967332, "authorName": "FXRcR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxrcr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "100% on the Merc, but they're apples and oranges. I love them both despite my better judgement!\r\n\r\nI had not heard the Zytek theory before, good to know. I just joined the RROC so I have much reading to do.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576813523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3967589, "authorName": "Albany25m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/albany25m/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Albany25m", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576825806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3968274, "authorName": "Fourheadlight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fourheadlight/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one myself-great cars. Fantastic trip car in those big club chairs and wood dash. A common failure point is the steering rack-a unique rolls/Bentley design, but not hugely expensive to replace when they go.These need to be driven regularly to stay healthy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576859842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3968389, "authorName": "cascadia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one some years back and have never forgotten just how wonderful the driving experience was. Simply sublime cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576861309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3970010, "authorName": "Spartan301 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spartan301/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ChrisGA,\r\nThe only records available what is listed in the Carfax. During my ownership of this and other classics of my collection, I performed all repair, maintenance, item rebuilt and some of the restorations. On servicing I performed oil changes every 2,000 miles or 1 year which ever came first. Other fluids, including oil, were/are checked every time the vehicle was taken out on the road. It is silly not to do these changes and check on an investment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576874980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3971673, "authorName": "MrC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrc/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by MrC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576902050, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3972717, "authorName": "Spartan301 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spartan301/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the interest of total and full transparency, during my review of the original description posted write-up by the BAT auction manager, I inadvertently deleted the fact that the power lock function is inoperable. The locks work manually only. \r\n\r\nI apologize to all the bidders and followers of this auction for my unintentional erratum.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576954728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3977918, "authorName": "guri44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guri44/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by guri44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577162337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3978765, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would make a great date night ride if I were still single!\r\n\r\nBeautiful!\r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577205027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3981988, "authorName": "Montecarlobeach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montecarlobeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E-TypeOTS especially if your date were a Bentley mechanic with a tool roll in her purse.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1577298709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3982311, "authorName": "Aerosurfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerosurfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Besides the locks and memory seats and other electrical gremlins? Have the locks never worked or did they stop at some point", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577315411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3982709, "authorName": "safulop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safulop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Loving the look here except for that black steering wheel... ???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577343305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3983027, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Power seat and memory issues are very common on these cars. The battery that was installed at factory eventually leaks acid onto the circuit board. Once something stops working either memory seat buttons or the power seat itself the board usually needs to be sent out for a rebuild. Once returned many install the battery separate from the circuit board so the same issue does not occur again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1577374599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3983064, "authorName": "RandyGori", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randygori/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by RandyGori", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577375456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3983134, "authorName": "Aerosurfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerosurfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Between pinball game electronics and BMWs, I'm familiar with the frustrations of batteries on circuit boards. Thank you", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1577376651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3983300, "authorName": "Aerosurfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerosurfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Between pinball machine electronics and older BMWs, I know all about the frustrations of leaky batteries on circuit boards", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577380320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3985053, "authorName": "jbeinhor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbeinhor/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by jbeinhor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577397107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3985228, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the lucky winner lives nearby, I would like to rent this to drive over to my friend's house and take him out to our weekly burger-n-beer meeting. I will also need several cameras filming from various angles to capture his reaction.\n\nWhat a piece. Good luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577398503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3985283, "authorName": "jacheatel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacheatel/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by jacheatel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577398845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3985289, "authorName": "LCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcl/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by LCL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577398892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3985315, "authorName": "jacheatel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacheatel/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by jacheatel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577399040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3985337, "authorName": "LCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcl/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by LCL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577399174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3985361, "authorName": "Aerosurfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerosurfer/", "bidAmount": 22350, "content": "$22,350 bid placed by Aerosurfer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577399321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3985386, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 12/26/19 at $22,350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577399443, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3985391, "authorName": "Aerosurfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerosurfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "D'oh..... were we close even?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577399463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3985395, "authorName": "LCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I could not raise !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577399504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3985396, "authorName": "Aerosurfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerosurfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm happy you didnt.... but a little bittersweet", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577399530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3985908, "authorName": "UnclePeco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclepeco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember one of these flying around Conshohocken, PA when I was a poor kid growing up in a working class neighborhood. Dreams. Funny how the design still evokes powerful feelings. A true work of art. Harry\u2019s garage on YouTube has a great review. Astonished at the price point.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577403163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3986737, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couldn't have been close here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577426347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3986916, "authorName": "secretnarwhal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secretnarwhal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hoovie's Garage on youtube is currently repairing one of these", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1577453140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3987587, "authorName": "ramonp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramonp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller are you planning on listing a nywhere?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577468502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3988631, "authorName": "Spartan301 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spartan301/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably but have not made my mind up where", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577478823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3990289, "authorName": "ramonp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramonp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spartan301 I am very interested", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1577498811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4417264, "authorName": "Patam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Spartan301 i love your car. Planning in re-listing on BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587673074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4622477, "authorName": "felmegbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felmegbl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what is your dealership name please", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1591538315, "type": "comment"}]