[{"id": 3190350, "authorName": "Bumpo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumpo/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Bumpo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556555333, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3190365, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a 1968 W111 built between 1965 and 1967?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556555552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3190379, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the first bid!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556555853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3190384, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is titled as a1968.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556555924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3190602, "authorName": "AAkron87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aakron87/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A magnificent car...good luck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556559944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3190813, "authorName": "Dkurtin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dkurtin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that\u2019s an automobile.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556562562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3190887, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drive belts? What is this, a DAF? Fan belts!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556563498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3190910, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by ekmcmullen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556563727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3191118, "authorName": "blu-ray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blu-ray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do all the windows go up/down?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556565447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3191394, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@blu-Ray I have had issues with the window switches and the driver window does not work for now.My mechanic has received twice switches that would not fit although they look same as original.The current switches are 3-screws models and the ones available on the market are 4-pins.My mechanic is receiving tomorrow another one he thinks he will be able to adapt ( it is an original MB part).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556566601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192179, "authorName": "Varjak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varjak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was pretty sure I said this the last time through, but since it's not on that auction thread, I'll post it here. It's a lovely car. The first thing I noticed was that the instrument binnacle is either covered or from a later car. A 250 SE should have a wood veneer instrument binnacle. \r\n\r\nOtherwise, I'm a big fan of the 250s. All the significant engine upgrades shared with the 280 over the 220/230 engines, but a bit less displacement. (6-piston injector pump, revised and improved con rods, improved head with larger valves and ports, larger oil pump, 7 bearings instead of 4, etc. ) Too bad it's not a manual, as many 250s were in comparison to the 280s.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556572443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192609, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Varjak-Thanks for your interesting comments.\r\nThe instrument binnacle looks original.The car is probably a late run 67\u2019 production.At that time in Europe,the automobile year started in August after summer break.So a car produced in August/Sept 67\u2019 would be a 68\u2019 model.68\u2019 models would only be delivered after the traditional Frankfurt auto show in October.Thus the 68\u2019 year on my title.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556578804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192666, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You know when it\u2019s time to take a break from the website when you blow past all these Porsche listings and go to just the interesting cars like this 250SE Cabriolet.\r\nDarn Porsche\u2019s as nice as they are , like spam ads on here now. \r\nThis car is every bit a classic Benz.. love it", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1556580066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192674, "authorName": "Ddavari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddavari/", "bidAmount": 11100, "content": "$11,100 bid placed by Ddavari", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556580209, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3192722, "authorName": "HRman88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hrman88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like \u2018The Hangover\u2019 benz...well at least from the early part of the movie.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556581462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192750, "authorName": "pickelson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pickelson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1970 280se conv I had the same problems the part number is wrong in the switches \r\nNot sure what the deal is but the right ones are very difficult to get \r\nThe only guy I know of in the country that has theme is a guy in Florida \r\nI bought 4 already \r\nIf your interested you can contact me for his info \r\nNobody can tell me why this is \r\nAlso the injectors are listed under the wrong part with MB as well \r\nOnce you get these cars sorted out they are amazing !!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1556582193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192781, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pickelson- Thanks for your comments and the tip on where to find the right switches.Would appreciate if you could give me contact name.Thks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556583138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192789, "authorName": "pickelson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pickelson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "949 598 4842. Tom mercedes classic center", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556583448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192801, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pickelson-Thanks for the tip.This is the beauty of BaT a friendly community with a lot of information.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1556583741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192872, "authorName": "ozob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozob/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by ozob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556585737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3192873, "authorName": "mbboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful; thanks for listing: GL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556585753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192997, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "already a year plus. time is flying bye....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556589413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3192999, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by henryr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556589426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3193272, "authorName": "Andy2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andy2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Varjak - the instrument binnacle is correct in this car. The very late 250SEs had the covered binnacle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556602935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3193367, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A car very much like this one was perfectly cast in a movie role in the 1981 Blake Edwards film \"S.O.B.\"\r\n\r\nDriven by William Holden - who wore tweed jackets and giant aviator glasses - the car and actor personified \"old Hollywood\" perfectly as the 1980s dawned. \r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1556624876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3193419, "authorName": "Jedi-Jurist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jedi-jurist/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Jedi-Jurist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556627487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3193487, "authorName": "hn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hn11/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by hn11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556629497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3193863, "authorName": "samabara", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samabara/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by samabara", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556637502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3193912, "authorName": "Kevinm1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car but unfortunate that being such a late car it has the less powerful motor and no wood binacle and certain chromed areas of the 250 are now painted silver. It's an early 280 with a 250 motor", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556638471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3193981, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kevinm1-I had a 280 for many years. Sincerely I don\u2019t find much difference between the two engines, these are not \u00ab\u00a0 sports cars\u00a0\u00bb.\r\n0-60 in 10 seconds with the 280, in 12 sec with the 250...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556639575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3194071, "authorName": "Dannyporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dannyporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@parayj my wife and I are moving down to Naples later this year and this is THE PERFECT keys cruiser. I wish that this auction was coming a couple months later! GLWA and I bet you have enjoyed the hell out of this beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556641362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3195983, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556656618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3197273, "authorName": "Varjak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varjak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Andy2020, That makes some sense, but I've also seen cars where restorations didn't want to invest in the veneered binnacle. I can believe that late 250s might use new parts as they hit the supply line. \r\n\r\nAs for the lower power, it's so marginal, I doubt anyone would know the difference.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556674605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3197598, "authorName": "Julia2010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/julia2010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not quite clear on the power window, are you repairing prior to delivery to highest bidder. Is the air conditioning working properly and blowing cold?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556688997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3197780, "authorName": "nitinsharma1000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nitinsharma1000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just curious, what's going on with the grille in pic 32?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556713585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3198247, "authorName": "karlcpo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karlcpo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am truly drooling. I had a 67 4 door way back and loved it. The 250 engine is perfect and plenty powerful for graceful motoring. Unfortunately by the end of the auction, this little beauty will be way out of my price range.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556722664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3198579, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ellisdenos-\r\nYes my mechanic is currently working on adapting the window switch so it is working at time of delivery.\r\nThe a/ is working properly in the two position (low and high) and blowing cold.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556728974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3198590, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nitinsharma1000-I have no clue of what happen in pic#32.The grille is fine and looks like in pic#34.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556729172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199557, "authorName": "Rodeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the oem radio for this car if anybody is looking for one", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556739364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199783, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rodeo-thanks for the tip.The original Becker radio/ cassette is included in the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556741061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199875, "authorName": "Rodeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oh sorry, I see it now ... good going, this is a beautiful car GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556741605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3199988, "authorName": "Julia2010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/julia2010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How would you rate the paint job?...are the seats original? Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556742326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200041, "authorName": "Shortmoney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shortmoney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where in Florida is this beauty? ....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556742734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200097, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ellisdenos-the paint job was done in 2014 by a reputable bodyshop on the west coast of Florida.You can see the quality through the numerous pictures that are HD ( you can see two ants on pic #61)\r\nThe seats are original and were refurbished 5 years ago. I use NIVEA cream once a month to keep them supple and nourished.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556743140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200103, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shortmoney-it s in Miami.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556743173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3200585, "authorName": "HNJrcars14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hnjrcars14/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by HNJrcars14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556747933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3200652, "authorName": "Brett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brett/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by Brett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556750005, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3200810, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556753779, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3201001, "authorName": "Brett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brett/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by Brett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556758293, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3201124, "authorName": "samabara", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samabara/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by samabara", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556761681, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3202029, "authorName": "Av8Row", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/av8row/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by Av8Row", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556807690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3202570, "authorName": "mrcouope", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrcouope/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Indeed very rare.. late 250 already with 280 interior trim style= door handle square vs round / cluster not wood... and no chrome rear view mirorr!! u can upload pic of engine # its next fuel injection pump.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556817011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3202664, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrcouope- Thanks for your comments.Engine pics are #99,100,101.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556818642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3202795, "authorName": "samabara", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samabara/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by samabara", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556820084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3203908, "authorName": "derk1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derk1964/", "bidAmount": 21888, "content": "$21,888 bid placed by derk1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556828374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3205410, "authorName": "scubabimini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scubabimini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the pneumatic compensator still in place or was it replaced by a spring. I could not see any pictures.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556847074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3205655, "authorName": "LCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcl/", "bidAmount": 22230, "content": "$22,230 bid placed by LCL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556854396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3205912, "authorName": "zachmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Parayj - pictures 88 and 95 seem to show discoloration in the rear center seat areas. Can you comment / elaborate please?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556881652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3205923, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scubabimini-Please expand, my mechanic expertise is limited and do don\u2019t know what the \u201cpneumatic compensator\u201d refers too. There is no mention of it in the original maintenance book.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556882332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3205927, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zachmac- there is no discoloration on the back seat.Your impression comes from the light on seat at time of picture.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556882522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3205952, "authorName": "dezignfreek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dezignfreek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very nice dry and clean car, everything seems to be correct on it, if the engine and transmission are adjusted right the buyer will get a very nice reliable driver. (that radio though in the dash has to go, would rather have the none working Becker instead) \r\nsorry, a... purist. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556884125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3205969, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dezignfreek- Thks for your comment.The engine is running smoothly ( see video \u201c driving test\u201d). The transmission is changing gear smoothly ( recent change of transmission mount and adjustment).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556885090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3206690, "authorName": "binderdundat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/binderdundat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see that each prev. owner has done work to further the driveability and maintenance of this fabulous ultra-classic Cab! GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556898092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3206799, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@binderdundat-indeed this car comes with 30 years of maintenance invoices!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556900079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3206846, "authorName": "GoneBatty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gonebatty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. Elegant. Desirable.\nPneumatic compensator is part of the rear suspension- would show up in a cross-section photo to rear of differential. Some of these cars had a horizontal large spring, instead. Either one works.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556900733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3206942, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gonebatty- Thanks for the explanation.My mechanic informs that my car is not equipped with pneumatic suspension.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556902261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3207835, "authorName": "dennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The hydraulic compensator does not mean pneumatic suspension, when the compensator fails (rear suspension sags) many went for the \"cheap fix\" which is the \"oingo boingo\" spring which degrades the ride, a photo of the diff from behind would answer the question from scubabimini.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556911570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3207921, "authorName": "Sportscarclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscarclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car should have come from the factory with a pneumatic compensator. If it was changed, someone went the cheap route when the pneumatic compensator failed. Would it be possible to get a picture above the rear end differential to see what is there now?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556912346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3208041, "authorName": "samabara", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samabara/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by samabara", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556913319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3208051, "authorName": "dennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My '67 250 SE sedan has a new compensator, nicer ride than my friends 280 with the \"oingo boingo\" spring.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556913431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3208610, "authorName": "Meckhaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meckhaus/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Meckhaus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556917014, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3208864, "authorName": "HaveTrailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/havetrailer/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by HaveTrailer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556918752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3208878, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556918852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3209066, "authorName": "porsche1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche1986/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by porsche1986", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556920094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3209186, "authorName": "Finishlinewc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finishlinewc/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Finishlinewc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556921157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3209212, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dennis and @sportscarsclassics: thank you for your comments.And sorry for my mistake and ignorance,I thought pneumatic compensator meant pneumatic suspension.I am a vintage car fan ( currently 4 cars),not really an expert in mechanic.\r\nAnyway,I can assure you that 1) the suspension is not sagging and 2) it does not make any strange noise.\r\nYou can look at the pictures posted on the listing as well as at the videos and let me know if you see anything abnormal.\r\nYou are also welcome to check the car over the weekend,and/ or talk to my mechanic who can expand further.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556921464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3209255, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556921987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3209837, "authorName": "Shahab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shahab/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Shahab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556938445, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3210755, "authorName": "aw999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aw999/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by aw999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556995905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3210788, "authorName": "AEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a really beautiful car with a lot of little projects that need to be completed . If someone has the time and patience to sort all these out, it seems to me this car is worth it . Not bidding because I have too many cars and not enough patience for this one. good luck to seller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556997351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3210813, "authorName": "Buggo_D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buggo_d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FWIW previous BaT auction pics show oingo boingo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556998119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3210930, "authorName": "mtoomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtoomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AEN. Would be helpful to outline some of the little projects you think the car needs. Many will wonder how extensive your list is if your patience doesn\u2019t accomodate the work.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557003664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3211288, "authorName": "Racertom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racertom/", "bidAmount": 40527, "content": "$40,527 bid placed by Racertom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557021587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3211420, "authorName": "Racertom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racertom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great to have a new project....Same colors as my first 6.3 in 1969...Silver with black top.....The 60's were fantastic....best cars of our lifetime.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557032042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3211582, "authorName": "FivePens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fivepens/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by FivePens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557060834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3211622, "authorName": "Bill61648", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill61648/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m confused. Is there a compensator present and is it working?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557062967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3211659, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bill61648-as stated before,my technical expertise is limited.I need to refer to my mechanic tomorrow.\r\nIn the meantime,I can only reiterate what I answered to @dennis and @sportscarsclassic ( see post below).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557064406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3211831, "authorName": "Wingo93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingo93/", "bidAmount": 55500, "content": "$55,500 bid placed by Wingo93", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557072228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3211949, "authorName": "Finishlinewc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finishlinewc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked at the pictures from the previous listing and it shows that the original compensator has been replaced with the spring.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557077589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3211951, "authorName": "Finishlinewc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finishlinewc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many people replaced the compensator with a spring when they failed. An adequate replacement but not quite as good as the original system", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557077693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3211952, "authorName": "Finishlinewc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finishlinewc/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by Finishlinewc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557077717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3211981, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Finishlinewc- many thanks for your clarification on the compensator as well as for your bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557079448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3212142, "authorName": "coinmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coinmachine/", "bidAmount": 58500, "content": "$58,500 bid placed by coinmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557087547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3212370, "authorName": "Wingo93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingo93/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by Wingo93", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557099210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3212873, "authorName": "classic42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic42/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by classic42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557147126, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3212943, "authorName": "samabara", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samabara/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by samabara", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557150038, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3212967, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557150772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3212988, "authorName": "classic42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember this beautiful looking car well from last year. Did you get your mechanic to give it a thorough going over? Other than the items you mention are there any other major costs items due? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557151559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3213004, "authorName": "samabara", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samabara/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by samabara", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557151909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3213006, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classic42-the car is still in the same good conditions it was a year ago,I would say somehow better in some instances like a smooth transmission for example.No major cost to be considered,still working on the window switch issue,but not a major problem either.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1557151919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3213251, "authorName": "SunStrategy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunstrategy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lovely car and for those of us not knowledgeable about these cars, very helpful comments.\r\n\r\nWhat is also interesting to me is the review mirror and the chrome seat adjusters and finishers on the side of the seats: I think they're the same as those on my 1975 Jensen Interceptor.\r\n\r\nOn my car, at the rear of the mirror, there is what looks to be a stylized R above an S in a circle, and the numbers 4161 to the right, outside the circle. This was a discovery I happily made some years ago at a wrecker's yard, and ended up with a lovely mirror to replace my slightly delaminating one! Who doesn't love a few hours at a wrecker where treasures great and small are discovered and taken home to address a deficiency or right an inaccuracy!\r\n\r\nThe seat adjusters and finishers I'm less confident about in detail, but I do believe they're the same as on my Interceptor, i.e., perhaps those dating from about 1971 or so, when they switched from the Mark I to Mark II.\r\n\r\nAgain, not a car about which I have any knowledge, but clearly a lovely one. Thank you to the seller for very clear pictures that allow for close inspection of the fine details.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557157374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3213637, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557164248, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3213703, "authorName": "Maxerl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxerl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi,\r\n\r\nIs this an original cabriolet or is this a coupe conversion?\r\n\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557165360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3213785, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@maxerl- this is an original cabriolet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557166006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3213899, "authorName": "wagon36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "go for it JHDG :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557166712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214055, "authorName": "Boomer2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Popcorn ready.... let the games begin.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557167966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214140, "authorName": "Gregpryckman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregpryckman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Maxerl You can tell always by the serial numbers 023 in the middle is a Cab, and 021 is or was a coupe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557168584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214157, "authorName": "Maxerl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxerl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gregpryckman thanks for the tip! I appreciate it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557168738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214160, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gregprickman- confirmed by plate in pic#104.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557168749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214165, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The previous owner and I both are in St Petersburg , I\u2019ve seen this car in person when it was downtown once and it is the real deal - just gorgeous ! Somebody\u2019s going to be very happy !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557168782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214183, "authorName": "mnirips2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnirips2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1968 280se in college. Awesome car. One of the smoothest running engines I've ever driven, even to this day. GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557168882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214231, "authorName": "PassionoftheCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passionofthecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa, believe it or not these cabriolets usually go for way more!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214246, "authorName": "Stefan1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stefan1/", "bidAmount": 70500, "content": "$70,500 bid placed by Stefan1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169295, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214264, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And then there was this super cool MB from a time before they were jelly bean cars. Classy car to be sure-way above its paygrade when new-looked like a million dollars!! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557169404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214265, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214266, "authorName": "Stefan1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stefan1/", "bidAmount": 71500, "content": "$71,500 bid placed by Stefan1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214272, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214277, "authorName": "wagon36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214280, "authorName": "classic42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic42/", "bidAmount": 72500, "content": "$72,500 bid placed by classic42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214281, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Momentum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214283, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting hot in here!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214284, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 74000, "content": "$74,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214288, "authorName": "Wrayg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrayg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It may be a while with $500 increments", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214291, "authorName": "classic42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic42/", "bidAmount": 74500, "content": "$74,500 bid placed by classic42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214292, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214293, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214297, "authorName": "sportydaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportydaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think we kinda know what the reserve should be...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214301, "authorName": "Boomer2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have my Road Trip gloves, maps and Waze App ready to go.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214303, "authorName": "Stefan1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stefan1/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by Stefan1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214305, "authorName": "wagon36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone should stomp on the bid this car is a beauty and they don't have many that exist in this shape", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557169669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214307, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 77000, "content": "$77,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169681, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214308, "authorName": "Stefan1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stefan1/", "bidAmount": 78000, "content": "$78,000 bid placed by Stefan1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214309, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214313, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see $85k coming up soon ....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557169741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214315, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A whole lot of want going on - I understand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214316, "authorName": "wagon36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "easy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214319, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A steal at $80k.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557169800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214318, "authorName": "classic42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic42/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by classic42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214320, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a strange urge to take this one to Las Vegas...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557169806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214322, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214323, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 83000, "content": "$83,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214327, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's like the one from \"The Hangover\" movie, lol.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557169841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214328, "authorName": "Boomer2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll play the role of hairy goofy guy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557169852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214329, "authorName": "Wrayg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrayg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Need a tiger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214331, "authorName": "chiapet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiapet/", "bidAmount": 83500, "content": "$83,500 bid placed by chiapet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169874, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214332, "authorName": "Mississippi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mississippi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Car Is The Same Age As Me.... Looks A Hell Of A Lot Better Than I Do!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557169876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214333, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back to the auction ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557169888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214336, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 84000, "content": "$84,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214337, "authorName": "wagon36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "steady JHDG !!! Take 'em down", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557169925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214341, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JHDG is determined.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557169941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214342, "authorName": "chiapet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiapet/", "bidAmount": 84500, "content": "$84,500 bid placed by chiapet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169953, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214347, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557169983, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214349, "authorName": "PR_1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pr_1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crazyas00 Can you blame him this is a Beautiful Car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557169998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214350, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And boom....$85k. @JHDG is in it to win it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214356, "authorName": "chiapet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiapet/", "bidAmount": 87000, "content": "$87,000 bid placed by chiapet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214351, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WHERE IS THE SELLER?? HAS THE RESERVE BEEN MET???\n\nIF SO ANNOUNCE IT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!\n\nGOOD LUCK!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214358, "authorName": "ClassicGentlemen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicgentlemen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Solid +90K car", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214361, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good move @chiapet", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214362, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 89000, "content": "$89,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214363, "authorName": "wagon36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The drive is on!!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214365, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now it's a gunfight", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214368, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BIG Guns!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214371, "authorName": "chiapet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiapet/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by chiapet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214373, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a personalized plate that would be with the bidder's name", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214378, "authorName": "pacotaco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacotaco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah but who brought the knife", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214381, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 91000, "content": "$91,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214383, "authorName": "Mississippi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mississippi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Is Exciting ....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214384, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is better than the new Avengers: End Game movie.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214386, "authorName": "chiapet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiapet/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by chiapet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214388, "authorName": "wagon36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plate = lucky guy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214389, "authorName": "Boomer2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's wrap this up I need to get back to work.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214393, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 99000, "content": "$99,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214392, "authorName": "mabenz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mabenz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great auction for a fine automobile.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214397, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best auction of the day!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214398, "authorName": "Mississippi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mississippi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here We Go... About To Break $\r\n100K", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214400, "authorName": "zachmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look out ref, roundhouse punches flying!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214390, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DAMN @chiapet, come on over to my 300TE wagon auction!\n\nYou can find the winning bid in your couch cushions it seems to me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214402, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last Tango in Florida", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214403, "authorName": "chiapet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiapet/", "bidAmount": 101000, "content": "$101,000 bid placed by chiapet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214404, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Show me da money!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214405, "authorName": "Thetaxca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thetaxca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing left in for BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214412, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For a bid of $160K this car will include my 300TE AMG wagon (I think).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214413, "authorName": "SteveinSeattle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveinseattle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd say that this is free entertainment watching BaT auctions, but it is far from free if you end up bidding and buying. Seller must be pleased on this one!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214414, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 103000, "content": "$103,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170261, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214423, "authorName": "zachmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are A class collectibles seeing their day!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214429, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WHERE IS THE SELLER? DOES ANYONE WORK THESE AUCTIONS FOR A LIVING BESIDES ME???", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1557170339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214431, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ditto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214432, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bruce_M : Shameless plug!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214435, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214436, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crazyas00 My middle name is shameless.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214437, "authorName": "sportydaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportydaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey bruce_m, I think you have a stuck key on your keyboard. ;-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214438, "authorName": "Thetaxca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thetaxca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sellers happy watching. best seat in the house", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1557170372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214439, "authorName": "classic42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic42/", "bidAmount": 104000, "content": "$104,000 bid placed by classic42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170373, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214442, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "way to bid dude", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214445, "authorName": "Boomer2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Really playing it cool with the clock.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214446, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170403, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214447, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't see what all the fuss is about. So what, the car is at $10,500. Big whoo.....oh, never mind.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1557170415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214453, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I should go check on my grandfather's 280SE cab now.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214454, "authorName": "zachmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bruce_m - sorry you had to find out son but this is just chump change and fun and games for everyone but you.?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214456, "authorName": "chiapet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiapet/", "bidAmount": 106000, "content": "$106,000 bid placed by chiapet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214459, "authorName": "wagon36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fancy fight!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214461, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bruce_m : I knew that!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214462, "authorName": "FleetFilter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleetfilter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bruce, you gotta chill with the cross sales pitches. Cheesy.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1557170445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214465, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3214467, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zachmac I used to be rich, but had same personality. Would have acted the same.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214452, "authorName": "yancyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yancyn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why work the auction? he is probably bidding on another car he can flip 27K on in less than a year!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214475, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me thinks that Bruce is astounded by what is going on", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214477, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fleetfilter It's working!\n\np.s. No one bidding on this car is cross bidding on mine, don't worry.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214482, "authorName": "ClassicGentlemen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicgentlemen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is my favorite drive, smooth and elegant. Great to see the values so strong.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1557170513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214484, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car shines better than my 2010's! Insane.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214486, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is when a Benz was a Benz", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1557170552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214490, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/6/19 for $110,000 to JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170571, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3214492, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark Yup, this was a car one aspired to, not leased at $2500 down for $399 a month.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1557170587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214498, "authorName": "spd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worth every nickle just to look at.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214499, "authorName": "PR_1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pr_1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought JHDG", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214501, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JHDG\r\n\r\nKudos big time for hanging in there - happy for you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214503, "authorName": "Boomer2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wooot Wooot. Congratulations JHDG. Thanks for the show.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214502, "authorName": "JHDG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhdg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come home to San Diego sweetheart.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1557170604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214506, "authorName": "SteveinSeattle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveinseattle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JHDG congrats, I see you missed out on the previous one, glad you got this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214509, "authorName": "mabenz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mabenz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great auction. Thanks for bringing this beauty to BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214507, "authorName": "wagon36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JHDG your gonna love it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214514, "authorName": "ClassicGentlemen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicgentlemen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What did this car sell for a year ago...anyone?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214513, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JHDG Way to go!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214515, "authorName": "chiapet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiapet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @JHDG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214519, "authorName": "SteveinSeattle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveinseattle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "83k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214524, "authorName": "yancyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yancyn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "83000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214523, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JHDG- congratulations !\r\nWill be in touch soon.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1557170639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214525, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Parayj\r\n\r\nHappy for you as well as the seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214528, "authorName": "hitch02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hitch02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car!! Congrats!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214531, "authorName": "ducati168", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati168/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now this was an auction... Everyone's a winner.... Well, almost.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214532, "authorName": "ClassicGentlemen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicgentlemen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks and great buy...great car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1557170667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214540, "authorName": "Parayj (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parayj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To all bidders and commentators: many thanks for your bids and comments.The last 15 minutes were really emotional for me.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1557170711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214559, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Parayj\r\n\r\nIt's okay son - everything is going to be alright", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1557170777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3214549, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember an episode of Columbo, where the bad guy was in a phone booth in the rain, hollering at someone on the other end, \"I've got $10,000 worth of German machinery idling here in