[{"id": 3405033, "authorName": "LiveFromNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livefromny/", "bidAmount": 140000, "content": "$140,000 bid placed by LiveFromNY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562083743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3405046, "authorName": "Rocketman612", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketman612/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Porsche is \r\nOut of this world", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562083993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405058, "authorName": "centerfireman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centerfireman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice casual warmup bid!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1562084152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405109, "authorName": "NorCalOllie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norcalollie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live Corvallis and was lucky enough to see this car a few months ago. At that time the only thing left to finish the car was the door panels. I\u2019m not a super Porsche expert but I know perfection when I see it. It literally looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. The guy spent like 13 years hunting down every correct part in as new condition. The names of the shops, Supertec, MFI Works, Rothsport, all known for the best work on the west coast. \r\n When I saw the car the seller hadn\u2019t decided on selling it yet. Disappointed I won\u2019t get to see it around town unless I buy it. \r\nDrool ? \r\nWish I had a bigger bank roll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562084959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405111, "authorName": "Ant5842", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ant5842/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3 minutes in and I'm already priced out! Damn!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562085126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405140, "authorName": "SportsPurposeGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportspurposegarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scott coming in hot! Great job on this car and every car. The buyer will not be disappointed!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562085321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405148, "authorName": "NorCalOllie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norcalollie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the photos of the astronaut and the actual car at the space center. \r\nI WANT AN ASTRONAUT CAR!!!\r\nCan this thing get any cooler???", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562085424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405156, "authorName": "blucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blucille/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "such an incredible build. I've been following this car for a while, it is great to see the amazing level of detail evident in the photography. Looking forward to following this auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562085531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405195, "authorName": "blucille", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blucille/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great to read all the details here http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/showthread.php?69939-The-restoration-of-9112300023", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562085995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405250, "authorName": "Guzi66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guzi66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Proof that not all astronauts drove Vettes!", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1562086938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405426, "authorName": "NorCalOllie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norcalollie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Guxi66 Right! And the astronauts got the Vette for free from GM. I used to work for the dealership in Florida that provided them. I'd hear the stories from old guys about how the astronauts were all really cool guys but for some reason Alan Shepard was always a PIA. Lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562089111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405513, "authorName": "fc356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fc356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My car is 9112300026....also Silver on black...probably completed on same day.Every so often Scott would contact me on common details....horns, shift and brake lever etc. This restoration is just perfection. The work put into it the last 15 years is just amazing. GLWS...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562089807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405571, "authorName": "Guzi66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guzi66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fc356 - \r\nThat\u2019s interesting... my car is also #00026!\r\nBut in my case it\u2019s a \u201869T with 1191 prefix.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562090211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405635, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "14 years of restoration work and driven five freaking miles since completion ?\n\nI can\u2019t even.\n\nAlso, obligatory \u201cthat escalated quickly\u201d comment, tho in this case I think it\u2019s still a long ways away.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562090586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405805, "authorName": "werthie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/werthie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too nice to drive? What's the loss in value after 10K miles? I mean, this should be in a museum, right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562091211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3405905, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 911S of 911S's...\r\nPorsche really needs to start building cars with this level of engineering and desirability again.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562091925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3406031, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fly me to the moon...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562092702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3406095, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something tells me price on this thing will be astronomical.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1562093251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3406810, "authorName": "RobThePorscheMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robtheporscheman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If July 1971 was the build date, why is this not a 1971? The 1972's wouldn't start being built until Sept-Oct 1971. Or so I thought???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562098130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3406874, "authorName": "VDUB997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdub997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for bringing this one back from an outlaw to stock.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562098543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3406969, "authorName": "longballa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longballa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rob, the production started in July. This is the 23rd one built before they went on summer break. Walter Cunningham was a VIP at Porsche so he got one of the first ones. It's also why it has the aluminum engine lid because the very early ones have this.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562099082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3406984, "authorName": "VDUB997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdub997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "stunning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562099212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3406990, "authorName": "longballa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longballa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VDUB997, fortunately it wasn't changed much. Only the RS flares really as the rest was just cosmetic. I put back on the original arches that were removed as they were kept by the owner who removed them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562099236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3407170, "authorName": "GT-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing job - 15 years of tireless dedication and you see it everywhere on this car. An extraordinary example.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562100966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3407266, "authorName": "RallyDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rallydave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm... now, who would choose a screen name like \"LiveFromNY\" ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562101560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3407829, "authorName": "SergioR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sergior/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rallydave well we know it's not Leno, hes on the other coast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562107943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3407828, "authorName": "Dubbed743", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubbed743/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will be shocked if this doesn't set a record for a restored post '64, non R/ST/RS 911 longhood.\n\nAnd it will be worth every penny.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1562107968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3407929, "authorName": "James_Bennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_bennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Passion defined.\r\n\r\nHope drool doesn\u2019t short out my keyboard.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562110720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3407993, "authorName": "roberto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roberto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the upgrade to 2.7 litre RS spec engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562112939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408042, "authorName": "bbmcm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbmcm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful 72! I don't see any seat belts in the pictures?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562114435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408043, "authorName": "longballa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longballa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roberto, thanks I as well love the 2.7RS engine. Rothsport dyno showed 215HP. One of the best engines Porsche ever made.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562114511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408053, "authorName": "longballa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longballa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bbmcm, belts are in the car now. I was waiting for some hardware to come back from the plater. When the pics where done they weren't installed but I have pics now with them installed. I'll get them posted. They are completely restored.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562114694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408227, "authorName": "mwagner10702", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwagner10702/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Mind blowing. I don't think they came out of the factory this nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562120270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408327, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has to be among the best early 911 cars - if not the best (I think it is) - that we've had here on BaT. Every picture is a wet dream for a 911 nut like me. The car is sensational and every detail just looks superb. What an amazing restoration. \r\n\r\nI think I remember this very car from the conversations at the Early 911S Registry, one of the best sources for all things longhood 911 cars. If I would not already own an S, this would be it if I were in the market. The quality, the provenance, the correctness of the car, awesome colors, awesome specs. It will not be cheap but buying - and paying up - for the best of the best is rarely a mistake, rather the opposite. GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562123372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408471, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the moon, Alice!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562128974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408495, "authorName": "longballa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longballa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actual miles on the chassis is 89,955.00. Restoration started at 89,950.00. Just wanted to clarify that. That's the exact mileage. Also, the Recaro seats were upgraded to double locker sliders for safety reasons. Don't know if you could see that in the pics.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562130214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408738, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the rarified air of 'cool cars' that we love to see featured here, some cars are just cooler than the others. Yeah, this is one of those. Woah...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562157197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408933, "authorName": "Briguy1269", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/briguy1269/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh how is wish I could! Absolutely BREATHTAKING!!! Love IT!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562161202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3409074, "authorName": "DaleSmith2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalesmith2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Job Scott!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562164105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3409104, "authorName": "MikeO16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeo16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. I'm bookmarking this for continued inspiration. Well done, and well documented.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562164477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3409444, "authorName": "techweenie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/techweenie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning. It's a word that's overused but absolutely applies here. Seller is highly respected in the Porsche community and this car shows why. Hoping to see a new number for 72 Ss on this auction. Good luck!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1562169937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3409452, "authorName": "madmax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madmax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some restored cars you buy and the restoration is free. However, with this car the price of the restoration appreciates. I owned a 73 911S sunroof coupe back in the day when I worked at a small PA dealership in East Moline IL. We had a tech (Dick Wolbers) who was factory trained on this model and rebuilt the engine due to broken chain rail. It took 45 minutes to fully warm up the drive train and then in 3rd gear after 4500 RPM it felt like being launched by a steam catapult you see on the aircraft carriers. Pull to 7200 RPM grab 4th and shift into 5th at 120 MPH. Flying mile in 23 seconds. Felt like putting on a superman suit. On a two lane road you could pass 3,4,5 cars in a blink. Just stunning. Sold it for 12K, didn't like the rough ride around town. Alway knew it was special.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562170010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3409520, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of the seatbelts have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562171321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3410142, "authorName": "Robert5995", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert5995/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As someone who won his class at the Parade in Lake of the Ozarks with an RS, I say well done, very well done! I can nitpick, but I won't since I am generally overwhelmed at the quality of the restoration. I wish I could see it in person.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562178200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3410778, "authorName": "emark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "huge bid right out of the gates! And well worth it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562182063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411064, "authorName": "E30eric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30eric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can only imagine what NOS Mahle pistons and cylinders cost...and where you'd find them. Or I guess I should say \"where you'd find someone with NOS Mahle's who is willing to part with them\" (ask me how I know....but I'd love a second set!) That little detail is just one of the many things that should prove this car is truly on another level. GLWTS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562183784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3411947, "authorName": "ennisk1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ennisk1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a different level of Early 911S. Congratulations on the car. Its been a pleasure watching this come together. Its always the details that set a good 911 apart from a fantastic one. So often they are wrong. And yes, this car is actually nicer than when it left the factory, and thats ok! Love the 2.7 RS spec upgrade, which is always the right thing to do! Its 911's like this that keep me in the game. Good luck.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562190957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412113, "authorName": "Nickp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've know Scott and this car for many years. Scott built my 72 ST hot rod so I had the opportunity to see this car many, many times and discussed the restoration of it with Scott countless times. It is impossible to truly calculate the effort and time that has been put into this very special car; I've seen it, it's stunning in every respect. In my opinion, this is the best restored 72 911S in the US. Add to that the specs and options on the car and the fact that is was originally owned by Apollo 7 Astronaut Walter Cunningham, I mean how does it get any better, any cooler than that?? \r\n\r\nScott's knowledge of these cars and attention to detail is off the charts. Nothing is overlooked or too trivial. Scott did the metalwork, paint and suspension on my 72 ST build and his work was superb. Whoever is lucky enough to own this car is getting a very special gem of a car with terrific provenance and history. It really is \"next level,\" This auction will be very fun to follow and should set a new value standard at the top of the heap. Good luck bidders and good luck Scott!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1562194330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412132, "authorName": "Luftgekuhltflat6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luftgekuhltflat6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fc356 @longballa I also own a '72 (Signal Yellow) with a July 1971 VIN sticker date. Mine is #228. \r\n\r\nThis car is a real beauty - I really enjoyed the restore thread on Early S", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562194843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412167, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad taught me to drive a stick on a 72 911 - Cannot remember if it was an S - Long time ago - This is one awesome S especially with the Apollo connection. - GLWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562196161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412375, "authorName": "LowerCape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowercape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right or left ??", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562202806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413150, "authorName": "AAkron87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aakron87/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sigh.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562249021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413264, "authorName": "RoySmalley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roysmalley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very very nice. Lots lots of hours and the initial bid is not close to the real cost to reach this level of detail. If you own or owned or want to own a 72-73, this car should make your heart skip a beat.\n\nIt has changed my mind about finishing a 72 SR tangerine that I own.......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562251702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413565, "authorName": "Cobraracer22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraracer22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! If ever I wanted to step up to a true S, this would be the car! \r\nFantastic, stunning, etc, etc.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562258268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413646, "authorName": "jipster43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jipster43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it come with the RS flairs? \r\n\r\nI kid. I kid. GLwTa! I\u2019d put 1,000 miles on it in the first 24 hours.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562260297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414030, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The two most exciting and significant auctions around the world right now \u2014 is this beautiful restored 1972 Porsche 911S on BaT .... and the 3,000-year-old Tutankhamun sculpture at Christie's of London.\r\n\r\nI\u2019d rather own this Porsche...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562270698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414205, "authorName": "Nautique99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nautique99/", "bidAmount": 175000, "content": "$175,000 bid placed by Nautique99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562276092, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3414225, "authorName": "werthie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/werthie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what's the right move here? this 911S or the Outlaw Speedster? unfortunately, i can't afford both. :-)\r\nserious question, though . . . .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562276462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414504, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@werthie I think it\u2019s a pretty easy decision. I\u2019ve obviously owned this Emory speedster and I have a 1973 RS, which is similar to that build. \n\nBoth builds look really well done and by experts. \n\nSo the question is simply:\n\n1. Do you want an open car or a coupe? If you drive on nice weekends a Speedster is awesome. Some prefer coupes. \n\n2. The 911 will feel much more modern. I like the feel of earlier 356\u2019s but in traffic etc the 911 is better. \n\n3. This 356 is effectively an early 911 in performance especially with the IRS and less weight over the rear. But the steering will feel less precise. \n\n4. Which turns you on more visually? Which gives you more pride of ownership? Go with that one. \n\nNo wrong decision. \n\nNeither is stock. Emory harder to find and will take longer. The Emory speedster is more valuable and will sell for more . \n\nBoth seem awesome though. Do you prefer an apple or an orange? \n\nCheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562288839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414579, "authorName": "Nickp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rower how is an Emory car harder to find than this car which was owned by Walter Cunningham? I think this 911 is far more rare given its unique history", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562292612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414667, "authorName": "rower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nickp I don\u2019t give any weight to celebrity owned cars - unless the car won Lemans or is an iconic car connected to motor sports. If Elvis owned it I don\u2019t really care. To me it\u2019s just a really nice 1972 911S. I have seen more of those for sale compared to a finished Emory Speedster though if I\u2019m willing to wait two plus years I can have either - so rarer in that way. Anyway we slice it, a Speedster is much more valuable than a 1972 911S.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562298288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3417868, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo of the additional wheels has been added to the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562361861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419115, "authorName": "Turtle0818", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turtle0818/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got to drive friends early 911 with a 2.7 RS motor. Wow! what a great engine. The sound as the rpm reached toward 6000 plus. Great build. Hope the new owner puts some miles and enjoys the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562377048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419613, "authorName": "Guano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a spectacular car. Scott deserves a high number for sure. Arguably the 72S was the best longhood in terms of having all the right bits. Radiator-style front oil cooler is so much more efficient than a 73 trombone style. Alu lid, lic plate panel and RS spec motor make this one a special car. Steely-eyed rocket man history is a novelty and I suppose cool but I would be happy to simply be buying the hardware. Balzy first bid was fun. \n\n@madmax... \u201cfelt like being launched by a steam catapult\u201d? 210ish hp doesn\u2019t feel like that. I think your memory is a bit clouded.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562417863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3420134, "authorName": "Treffendriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treffendriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scotts reputation is flawless and I\u2019ve had the pleasure of him showing me this car while on a trip to Oregon. I\u2019ve also spoken with his many clients that I don\u2019t think would ever want anyone else building the cars. If you follow Scott on early911s you will quickly discover his over the top approach to details. Details matter to him and it\u2019s not just making details look good but it\u2019s an obsession in research and execution that not many others can achieve. He might be the best \u201cunderground\u201d builder of 911s in the world and he simply works with clients based on word of mouth and if the client \u201cgets it\u201d. I have been able to see this car first hand and it is the nicest 911S on the planet. I checked every nook and cranny searching for a flaw or a detail that was not correct and it simply is perfect. Zuckerman and Spike F should be fighting over this car or better yet maybe I can be a partner in the \u201cZ plan\u201d with them. For me even if you didn\u2019t care about the Apollo 7 history this is still the nicest, most accurate 911S on planet and being a 72 makes it even that much more special. This could be the one 911 you buy and be happy the rest of your life! I wish the seller much luck and to the next owner please don\u2019t let this car disappear from public sight, we all deserve to see it out and about in the future even if it\u2019s just at the big events in California each year.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1562434280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3420222, "authorName": "3portia911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3portia911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is very nice but nothing is perfect , where are the double washers on the seat rail hold downs ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562437932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3420276, "authorName": "Scottd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice S. New owner should be very happy with this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562440242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3420293, "authorName": "ChipBeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipbeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even if this 911 brings 300k it still won\u2019t adequately compensate the owner for his years of effort putting this together. I understand this project if it was to be kept and enjoyed for several years. But to build this and sell immediately upon completion doesn\u2019t make sense? Why?? Whoever buys this 911S at any price is getting a deal and buying it far below the cost in time, money, and effort to duplicate it. What a magnificent car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562440902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3420558, "authorName": "longballa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longballa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3portia911, the washers you suggest came in 73 maybe late 72 but would not be correct for this car. Trust me I did the research. None of the cars before or after mine close in vin numbers have those.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1562454090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3420570, "authorName": "longballa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longballa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ChipBeck, I know it seams strange to put that much time, money and effort into the car and then just sell it but I quit my job a year and a half ago to build cars full time. Selling this car will help me continue to do that and not go back to a corporate traveling sales job ever again.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1562454632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3420953, "authorName": "Slicktop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slicktop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice job with front fender oil cooler. Beyond the factory mounting points visible inside the frunk for cover/cooler, are the other mounting points inside the fender factory mounting points?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562502867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421403, "authorName": "longballa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longballa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slicktop It's a factory S so just the two mounting points that go into the trunk area. Nothing on the factory set up is connected to the fender.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562528747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421411, "authorName": "FlaRudy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flarudy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations on this beautiful restoration! Well done GLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562529299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421798, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the discussion below about this car vs. a top-notch outlaw Speedster, to me the two aren't really comparable. They generally (although not always) don't appeal to the same people.\r\n\r\nFor example, me. While I can appreciate 356s of many types, I'm not at all attracted to them. The subject of this auction, however, is very close to being my dream 911. (For me, ditch the fog lights and add factory A/C.)\r\n\r\nI am semi-local to the seller, and he and I have talked about the car in the past (prior to the auction). I plan to go look at the car in person tomorrow, not as a potential buyer, but for inspiration for my current project, a very early '72 911T coupe which also was silver.\r\n\r\nI can say that based on my chats with the seller, and having seen other 911 projects he has done (and is currently working on), that everything here should be as good as is humanly possible. I expect to see no flaws tomorrow. Anything on this car that is not 100% factory original spec was done that way intentionally, because he felt it would be a better car for the change.\r\n\r\nI will comment on my thoughts again late tomorrow, after seeing it in person. And I'll probably wish I had the resources to buy it...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562553841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421926, "authorName": "lee88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can attest to the quality of @longballa builds, I own a '72 ST tribute that he built. The attention to detail in his planning and final assembly combined with bullet proof mechanicals makes it perhaps my favorite old 911. GLWS and to a potential new buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562585244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3421960, "authorName": "sccchiii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sccchiii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lee88 you own one of my personal favorites, must be the yellow ST that Scott built and Randy Wells took some incredible photos of for panorama article? \r\n\r\nThe crappy part of all this is now the world knows who Scott Longballa is so get in line for your restoration or just buy the nicest and most accurate restored 72 S you have ever seen now because there likely will be long wait moving forward lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562589050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3422047, "authorName": "lee88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sccchiii Yep, that signal yellow ST", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562592594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3422347, "authorName": "2.5MFI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2.5mfi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The past owner history, workmanship and documentation alone are great selling points for those who are not familiar with Scott\u2019s craftsmanship.\r\nI\u2019ve personally witnessed the time, effort ,research,knowledge and money Scott has poured into this vehicle making it period correct. Scott knows every nuance about this car corresponding with its VIN.\r\nFrom my personal experience restoring and owning both a 356 Outlaw and 911T it\u2019s absurd to compare the two vehicles.\r\nScott and I are both drivers and prefer extra horsepower and torque in our vehicles. No doubt the new owner of this will appreciate it too.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562600320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3424836, "authorName": "Automag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, in about 1988, my boss at the soul sucking corporate job I was enduring was going through a divorce. A messy divorce- attorneys getting thrown off the case, and 6 figures in combined attorney bills...in 1988 dollars. He was the original owner of a \u201872 911S in metallic blue. Concerned his wife would trash it, he asked me to pick it up and stash it at my house to keep it safe, and to exercise it on occasion. It was parked next to my \u201869 T, and the neighbors thought I\u2019d hit the lottery. That was an amazing car, and the shriek through the sport exhaust was truly spell binding. It accelerated really well, and wanted a committed driver. While I didn\u2019t abuse his car, it did get driven at .....speed ....on occasion by me. Great car, great memory. I wasn\u2019t in the loop when he sold it, but it went to a good home. The selling price in 1988? $13k....that car was even better than the Simonize ad said they were....and I\u2019d studied that ad HARD as a junior gear head...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562628536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3428837, "authorName": "ramill2525", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramill2525/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the pleasure of owning a silver '72 911S just like this one in the late 70's. When I saw these pictures, I was simply amazed! Everything is just the way I remember it. Mine also had the round fog lights and they are a very cool feature when you see the car in person. They complement the overall design of the car very well.\n\tThe outside oil filler is another unique feature, as Porsche only had these for one model year on the '72. This adds to the history and desirability of the car, plus really does make it easier to top up the oil level. In fact, Singer showcases this feature on their wonderful re-interpretation of the air-cooled 911.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562718111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3429198, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As noted in my earlier comment, yesterday I was able to see this car in person. My first impression - the car is amazing.\r\n\r\nAs you would expect given the pictures here and the list of top-tier names associated with it, the car presents incredibly well. Certainly appears to be easily as nice as new, and probably better in several ways. The detail work is great. \r\n\r\nMy wife and I spent a good hour with @longballa (the seller) as he showed us the car and told us some of the stories and details on many of the virtually unobtainable parts. I'm fairly certain the this project probably could not be done to this level if one started today, many of the bits and pieces needed simply no longer exist. But this car has them all.\r\n\r\nAs predicted, I would love to own it. I'd want to drive it as well, although that might hurt for a while, knowing that the brand newness of the car goes away in short order. I won't have to make that decision, as the car is worth far more than I could scrape up.\r\n\r\nBut if I hit a winning lottery ticket before the auction closes...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562727493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3429357, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I just need someone to buy this one for me.... Anyone? Please!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562735695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3432644, "authorName": "Rvpjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvpjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Walter Cunningham is the father of a buddy of mine! He also had an astronaut edition Corvette-which are going for huge money! Very cool history on this car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562794241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3433189, "authorName": "Fratog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fratog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mrjirey I will absolutely buy this car for you. Unfortunately you will have to pay the taxes so if you send those funds to me by Western Union I will ship it to you and the car is all yours. ? All funning aside..... Wow... just Wow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562800231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3434503, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rvpjohn: have any moon rocks you can sell me?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562857630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3437237, "authorName": "EuroWerkz1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurowerkz1/", "bidAmount": 200000, "content": "$200,000 bid placed by EuroWerkz1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562900191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3437786, "authorName": "sccchiii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sccchiii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is Seinfeld? Where is Spike? Where is \u201cDa Money\u201d Zuckerman? Start bidding so I can hear about who surprised who with purchase on SCR!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562939386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3437928, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would trade a LEM for this", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562941707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3437960, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello. The market for air cooled 911 is in a correction phase right now, so some info might be helpful.\r\n\r\nLast year I sold my 1970 911S to a dealer in Netherlands. It was listed for E110,000 and sold quickly, so I'd say that's the price. (vin #9110300217) It was no-snrf coupe with factory sport seats.\r\n\r\nPurchased 1992 and used it as a track car. Other than shocks, and torsion/sway bars, the car was dead stock, but the interior gutted. 2002 it was parked and sparingly used. In 2001 the original engine was removed and replaced with a 3.2 Carrara unit, but is totally complete and running.\r\n\r\nThe body is no-hit/no rust original. Paint is at least from the '80s. Complete numbers matching, the seats retain original upholstery, and 99% OEM components either on the car or included.\r\n\r\nAlthough this car could be used as a DD, it is a perfect core for a concourse restoration (and would need virtually every nut an bolt done, of course), so I think it sets a good benchmark price point.\r\n\r\nBTW, having driven this car (virtually stock) at racing speed for over a decade, I can vouch for their reputation as an outstanding performance car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562942456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3438289, "authorName": "sccchiii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sccchiii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jcp911s I mean no disrespect at all but I don't think your sale has much market relation to this one other than it was a 911 S and is hardly a market indicator for this unit as yours wasn't restored at the point you sold it.....while not everyone will see the same value in certain points, this car is a 1972 and is restored using almost exclusively NOS or the original parts already and I have yet to find a flaw in this restoration. I can personally attest that Mr. Longballa gets cars sorted about as well as anyone I ever seen when he completes them.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1562947839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3438377, "authorName": "Johnny3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have to agree with @sccchiii. Having done a lot of homework and recently made a purchase i can tell you that there is a BIG difference between (for lack of better terms) a show car and a driver... the latter category including any cars that have been used for racing or extensively for DE. Just my additional 2c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562949384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3438378, "authorName": "austink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jcp911s I have to agree with @sccchiii here. The quality and documentation of this restoration, coupled with the car's historical significance, place it into somewhat of a unique category. As @Arne mentioned after he viewed the car in person, a restoration of this quality likely couldn't have been carried out if started today, as many of the pieces used in this project no longer exist.\r\n\r\nI completely agree that the market for Air-Cooled 991s is correcting, but I wouldn't consider this car to be a subject of that market.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562949411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3438390, "authorName": "INeedOneMore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ineedonemore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely amazing restoration. Thank you for selling on BAT so that those of us not familiar with you and your work have a chance to see it. I own a 72, also July 71 production date. I'm 00179.. in Tangerine, which I am way more partial to vs the Silver. No disrespect to this car, but I love the period colors, and Tangerine is, most definitely, the early 70's. Great job and good luck. This car deserves all the love it is getting from this mkt.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562949617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3438404, "authorName": "austink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These subtle one-up comments are an interesting phenomena that I see a lot of on BaT.\r\n\r\n\"Awesome car, it's so great. I own a better one. Anyway, good luck!\"\r\n\r\nI don't get it.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1562949915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3438453, "authorName": "jcp911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcp911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Folks, I totally agree... my point, not well communicated, was that the \"core\" cost is in excess of $100K... my guess on a decent-good restoration on my car was $125-150K, so the $300K number on this car might be low.\r\n\r\nMoot point anyway.... cheers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562950754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3438652, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "really wish I had the loose change to try and sniper this one at the last minute but it's a really cool story on a really cool car! congrats to eventual buyer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562953283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439234, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I the only one who wants to buy this, and DRIVE the wheels off of it?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562957180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439236, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 209115, "content": "$209,115 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439248, "authorName": "Treffendriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treffendriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrww NO", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562957248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439267, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 210911, "content": "$210,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439289, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrww - No, I'd drive it if I could afford it. At the age of 15 in 1972, I wanted one of these badly. This is the closest thing to that experience, as this car is essentially brand new.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562957501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439336, "authorName": "p-zume", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p-zume/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "5...4...3...2...1\r\nBLASTOFF", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562957827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439342, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 215911, "content": "$215,911 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439345, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 216911, "content": "$216,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439346, "authorName": "LowerCape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowercape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another car person! Surprise!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439349, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 219115, "content": "$219,115 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439350, "authorName": "Carbine123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbine123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is unreal with a great story behind it. Congrats to the buyer if reserve is met. A bit to go IMO.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439352, "authorName": "jimmasters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a spectacular car and past ownership \"aint\" bad either", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439353, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 221000, "content": "$221,000 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439357, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 222911, "content": "$222,911 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439359, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 223911, "content": "$223,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562957993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439363, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any tells seller? May drive some more bids not that it needs it :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439365, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 229115, "content": "$229,115 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439367, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 230115, "content": "$230,115 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439364, "authorName": "Bzzjag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bzzjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve seen her in 1972 too in tangerine/orange or red Porsche... I bought it 20 years later and she\u2019s still here with me with the big temptation to refill through the rear right oil lid ... just to see what\u2019s happen", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439378, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 232911, "content": "$232,911 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439382, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 233911, "content": "$233,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439387, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 234911, "content": "$234,911 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439390, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 236911, "content": "$236,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439391, "authorName": "speedntktz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedntktz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Porsche Big money Friday on BaT. Will we see $800k total Porsche sale today?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439392, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 237911, "content": "$237,911 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439394, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want what @Bzzjag is having", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562958232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439395, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All I know is that when I saw the car and talked with Scott, it was still at $175k, and he just laughed and said that won't buy it. But I got the impression that the reserve was 'reasonable' for what the car is. Whatever that means.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439399, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 238911, "content": "$238,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958265, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439401, "authorName": "SportsPurposeGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportspurposegarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think we are getting warm. I bet $250 is the number", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439402, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 239911, "content": "$239,911 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958324, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439405, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 240911, "content": "$240,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439406, "authorName": "Carbine123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbine123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting close?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439407, "authorName": "Duffbennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duffbennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "240 . 250 . whats 10K between friends.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562958364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439408, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 244911, "content": "$244,911 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439413, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 245911, "content": "$245,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439414, "authorName": "CASCADE1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascade1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrww and @An0th3rC4p3rs0n you guys should really get a room", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562958402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439415, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s only money, you get more next week", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439416, "authorName": "dccr3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dccr3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone please hit it out of the park and place a winning knockout bid", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439420, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep it going please", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439421, "authorName": "brisboats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brisboats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4,189 away then?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439422, "authorName": "Treffendriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treffendriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not a record.....but it deserves a record price its that nice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439424, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm retired now, got nothing pressing to do other than watch Porsche auctions.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1562958471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439426, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 248911, "content": "$248,911 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439427, "authorName": "ChipBeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipbeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Over a quarter million with the buyer fee. And still a deal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439428, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 249911, "content": "$249,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439412, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This must be a record? Congrats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439429, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still expecting to see that mystery new bidder swoop down with one, final, killer bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439438, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 259115, "content": "$259,115 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958537, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439439, "authorName": "Treffendriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treffendriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The shame is someone will be heart broken they weren't last bidder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439440, "authorName": "dpj1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpj1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439441, "authorName": "Arne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cost to even come close to this today will be far more than where we are at now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439443, "authorName": "RonP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was a huge bid!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439446, "authorName": "dccr3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dccr3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "10K boost might have done it. way to go", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439434, "authorName": "brisboats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brisboats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "eagleone swooped in", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439448, "authorName": "dezeinstein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dezeinstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Eagle Has Landed!(?)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439449, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 260911, "content": "$260,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439452, "authorName": "LowerCape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowercape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cPremium Listing\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439458, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is want and then there is serious want\r\n\r\nThis is the second part", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439460, "authorName": "dpj1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpj1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Record = $600K, set just last week...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439461, "authorName": "Karrera_Coupe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karrera_coupe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The killer blow missed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439462, "authorName": "CASCADE1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascade1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i guess they didn't want to just share it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562958674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439463, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How would you take this one to the next \"Cars and Coffee\"? In a hermetically-sealed glass case?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439466, "authorName": "Treffendriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treffendriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I said perfect for the Z plan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439467, "authorName": "brisboats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brisboats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is what we like to call rational exuberance us being non experts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439469, "authorName": "dccr3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dccr3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "drop another 10K on the table and its yours", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439471, "authorName": "ChipBeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipbeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bitchy thing here is you\u2019ll probably never get another shot at a 1972 911S like this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439470, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 269115, "content": "$269,115 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958705, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439475, "authorName": "dccr3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dccr3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "maybe 9K will do", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439476, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was a bid :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439484, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For this amount of coin, there damn well better not be any IMS issues...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1562958764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439493, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 270911, "content": "$270,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439492, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this bid if it had one they could afford it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562958804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439499, "authorName": "Treffendriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treffendriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just woke up did I miss anything", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439501, "authorName": "Suburban_Ant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suburban_ant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mrww is my spirit animal", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562958844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439503, "authorName": "LowerCape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowercape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn\u2019t realize I only need to breathe once every 2 minutes", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562958851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439507, "authorName": "bobert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$911 in the bid, excellent", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562958866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439509, "authorName": "An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/an0th3rc4rp3rs0n/", "bidAmount": 273911, "content": "$273,911 bid placed by An0th3rC4rP3rs0n", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439516, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Taking the rest of the afternoon off", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439517, "authorName": "JBQuick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbquick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my money is on @mrww, he always bids to win !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562958912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439522, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have no money", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562958930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439525, "authorName": "Boomvang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomvang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plain bearing ims in the air cooled, I love how many parts are shared with my very modest \u201873 914.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439527, "authorName": "mrww", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrww/", "bidAmount": 274911, "content": "$274,911 bid placed by mrww", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562958954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3439529, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if these two bidders know one another. If not, they should try to get together! :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562958961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439526, "authorName": "Duffbennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duffbennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eric Lunde of South Carolina recently sold a1972 911SC for 18K, though the condition wasn't even in the same stratosphere as this one.... the guy in Minnesota who purchased it got a sweet deal....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562958971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439533, "authorName": "brisboats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brisboats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why you can't share a super model", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562958985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3439536, "authorName": "richnsx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richnsx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Round it up people.", "likes": 0, "timestamp":