[{"id": 10028462, "authorName": "jwedding", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwedding/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by jwedding", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668292530, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10028510, "authorName": "jpr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the VW enthusiasts out there, this is a heck of a 1915cc motor build!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668292758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10028513, "authorName": "jpr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpr/", "bidAmount": 1915, "content": "$1,915 bid placed by jpr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668292766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10028841, "authorName": "utahone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utahone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow that motor!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668294880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10028885, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going to be fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668295329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10028887, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 12345, "content": "$12,345 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668295344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10028938, "authorName": "jpr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A starting / idling / revving / drive by video would make my day ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668296035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10029219, "authorName": "sir_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like the wheel choice and the green paint and everything else....great build owner.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668299816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10030499, "authorName": "Elvis61 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elvis61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BaT viewers and bidders, welcome to our Thing auction.\r\n\r\nI hope that the information provided is reasonably comprehensive; we have aimed to represent the car fairly, including its few minor blemishes. \r\n\r\nWe (my sister) bought the car as a virtually as-new restoration, showing just a couple hundred miles on the clock - which we believe to be the mileage since the restoration. In the intervening 7 years it has had an easy life as a beach cruiser on the Connecticut shoreline, used only in nice weather and wintering in a garaged bubble. For those who are curious, we are moving it on just for a change as we are taking delivery of a new beach toy (Series 3 Land Rover) imminently.\r\n\r\nIt has a very high smiles-per-mile quotient and attracts a lot of attention wherever it goes. It is, fair to say, a bit agricultural, and while I have taken it onto I-95 it is more in its element cruising with the doors off on summery back roads at 35mph.\r\n\r\nDue to the time it takes to list on BaT, the car is now over 100 miles away, but I will do my best to answer any questions.\r\n\r\nThanks for your interest!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668343993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10030555, "authorName": "Elvis61 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elvis61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cold start, drive by and driving vids are included in the listing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668345554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10030865, "authorName": "Jollyrogersbite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jollyrogersbite/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Jollyrogersbite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668350036, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10031036, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roll bar? Looks like a pretty substantial cage. Many Things have what is called a show bar, which is good, but nothing like what's on this car.\r\nLove the seat covers. A Mexico market only option? Lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668352108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10031124, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 15181, "content": "$15,181 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668353235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10031629, "authorName": "Elvis61 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elvis61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2hecknback -- You're right, roll cage is more accurate than roll bar. In addition to top-side, the heavy gauge tubing runs across car below dash and behind front seats.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668358795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10035149, "authorName": "Fallschirmjager", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fallschirmjager/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the condition of the vinyl on the seat surfaces underneath the seat covers? Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668378382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10035572, "authorName": "Elvis61 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elvis61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fair question but I don\u2019t know the answer. The car came with the seat covers installed and we have never removed them. They are very fitted and I\u2019m not sure that we could get them off and back on without further damaging them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668381332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10037073, "authorName": "sensh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sensh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I haven't seen this car in person, but I have had dealings with the sellers, and they are straight shooting folk who know their cars. Good people, which would make me bid with total confidence.\n\nI have always kinda dug Things. I find it amazing that Volkswagen chose to market a civilian version of their Army \"courier car\" way back in the 1960's. You don't see many on the road these days, which is probably why prices keep going up and up.\n\nGood luck to all involved.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668426981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10037743, "authorName": "Jollyrogersbite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jollyrogersbite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the work invoice it says the oil cooler was removed? Behind the auxiliary fan in the engine compartment, is that the oil cooler? Does it have the original oil cooler in the dog house?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668440126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10038197, "authorName": "Elvis61 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elvis61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jolly - Picture 128 shows what I believe to be the remaining fan assembly for an auxiliary oil cooler. As noted in description we removed it because the fittings were out of round and as a result it leaked. The garage told me that an original cooler remained and was sufficient for purpose. In the event, overheating has never been an issue.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668444945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10072646, "authorName": "EUbrainwashing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eubrainwashing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These were called 'Treckers' in the UK, sold with left hand drive (LHD) only. I found they drive very positively and nicely, they feel pleasingly simple and utilitarian. The original style vinyl trim is worth restoring. The hood and windows are a horrid chore to remove and re-erect, that, the high price and being only LHD spoilt their market in GB so a rare bird here (where the weather can change hour to hour). I understand they were basically a Type II van mechanically so easy enough to keep alive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668776253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10080522, "authorName": "smithmjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithmjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was the issue with the battery losing charge requiring the tow in's , was it ever diagnosed ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668822121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10081274, "authorName": "Elvis61 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elvis61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@smithmjr \r\n\r\nThe issue was operator error. The stereo toggle switch was left on, then the slider light switch for the glove compartment was inadvertently activated. As the service invoice indicates, no draw was found. \r\n\r\nIn years past, the battery went flat due to disuse over the winter months. We bought a trickle charger to address that issue.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668841998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10081281, "authorName": "Elvis61 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elvis61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Light switch for glove compartment probably more accurately described as a barrel that spins to reveal and illuminate bulb.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668842429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10081708, "authorName": "Daitken5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daitken5/", "bidAmount": 15511, "content": "$15,511 bid placed by Daitken5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668866710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10082248, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Although earlier versions of this type appear almost the same visually, the suspension and transaxle were different from the '73-4 models sold in the USA. Prob had to do with changing from military to civilian spec.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668872820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10082309, "authorName": "Kipp1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kipp1/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Kipp1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668873477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10082367, "authorName": "buc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that glove box light killed my Thing battery also in the same manner. Worst part of the vehicle", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668874083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10083831, "authorName": "jtbell80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtbell80/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the lift achieved only through the torsion bars or is there a seperate lift kit, body lift, or lift spindles used? If the front is different than rear in this regard please differentiate. Thx", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668884168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10083987, "authorName": "Elvis61 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elvis61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jtbell80\r\n\r\nI\u2019m afraid I never looked into that, it is how we bought the car. No separate lift kit is shown on the spec sheet but I am not able to confirm in the short time remaining. Not sure if anything can be divined from the photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668885149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10084624, "authorName": "Robava", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robava/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Robava", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668888231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10084915, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668889825, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085153, "authorName": "Kipp1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kipp1/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Kipp1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668891155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085381, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668892341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085555, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085613, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893253, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085615, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893257, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085631, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893302, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085633, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085637, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085641, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085649, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085653, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085674, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085681, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085700, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085708, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085725, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is too fun!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668893682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085731, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893707, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085738, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085742, "authorName": "David_in_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_in_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m just glad it\u2019s over 20k. No more temptation for me whose garage already overfloweth!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668893744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085764, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085771, "authorName": "Moonshine912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonshine912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too cheap. Plenty of money to be made come Spring", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668893852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085773, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085804, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085806, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668893972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085818, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WAY too much fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085832, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got popcorn if anyone is getting low.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085838, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668894074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085842, "authorName": "Brian_D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its fun when its your $$", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668894087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085844, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 24750, "content": "$24,750 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668894094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085847, "authorName": "mshane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mshane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you got to pay when you want to play....good luck to you both......it looks to be a rally nicely done Thing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085851, "authorName": "David_in_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_in_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pizza at Sally\u2019s in New Haven on me if the winner does a fly & drive\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668894113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085860, "authorName": "Brian_D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe These are a solid investment and a ton of fun driving your $$ around.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668894150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085861, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would but I hear you got a snow problem.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668894151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085869, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Jwrizek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668894174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085874, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668894190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10085878, "authorName": "David_in_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_in_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nah\u2026 that\u2019s in Buffalo. Far from coastal CT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085902, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jwrizek, my wife says I can't go over $50K...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085918, "authorName": "David_in_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_in_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s a good woman right there\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085929, "authorName": "Jwrizek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwrizek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lunricator my wife said do what ever I want.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668894355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085930, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/19/22 for $25,250 to lubricator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668894362, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10085938, "authorName": "mshane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mshane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats lubricator...you played it well..enjoy your new toy!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085939, "authorName": "Elvis61 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elvis61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well won Lubricator. And thank you jwrizek for your interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668894392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085931, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jwrizek Good work! Thanks for stopping!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085941, "authorName": "Moonshine912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonshine912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where\u2019s it going?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668894400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085945, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sacramneo California!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668894443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085959, "authorName": "David_in_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_in_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!!\r\n\r\nI doubt this Thing will ever see snow but they are terrific in the white stuff. I remember my mom getting me to a winter birthday party on top of a steep hill with no issues despite 6 inches or so on the ground.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085973, "authorName": "David_in_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_in_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubricator Sally\u2019s offer still stands\u2026 would be an epic trip home!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10085999, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_in_CT I'd do it in May, but WAY too cold now. Thanks for the offer!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668894809, "type": "comment"}]