[{"id": 14202198, "authorName": "DNW4670", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dnw4670/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That Solar Orange looks amazing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713303430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202232, "authorName": "drivenautony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drivenautony/", "bidAmount": 44444, "content": "$44,444 bid placed by drivenautony", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713303754, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14202313, "authorName": "akpcm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akpcm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone we are excited to bring this one to BAT, please let us know if you have any questions.\r\n\r\nPlease note any and all inspections need to take place PRIOR to the auction ending, please call us to arrange and set up an inspection. We have gone through the car to the best of our abilities but if there are specific functions you would like checked out please inquire with us.\r\n\r\nWe can also assist with shipping within the United States for any out of state buyers if needed. Feel free to give us a call or email to get a quote. Thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713304558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202468, "authorName": "tehdennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tehdennis/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by tehdennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713306193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14202506, "authorName": "bavarianstance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bavarianstance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice color", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713306566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202553, "authorName": "Torquestudio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/torquestudio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply awesome. I've never seen or heard of a Gen 1 in Solar Orange. Was it repainted and if so, do you have details? Thank you and GLWA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713307049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202794, "authorName": "Munky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/munky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe it\u2019s a good thing I just missed out on the 10k silver 2014 earlier today. Solar Orange - What a great color!\r\n\r\n@Torquestudio - carfax shows it\u2019s recorded as Orange at 20miles, so would guess from new!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713309416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202815, "authorName": "akpcm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akpcm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@torquestudio @munky original color. Here is build info", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713309604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202891, "authorName": "DNW4670", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dnw4670/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@akpcm The build info you posted says Samoa Orange and the listing says Solar Orange. May be helpful to clarify. \n\nThe pictures and video look more like Solar than Samoa to my eye. I assumed it was an special order individual paint before you posted the build info. Gorgeous example either way.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713310510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202919, "authorName": "Torquestudio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/torquestudio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@akpcm Thanks for the build sheet. Somoa Orange is a slightly darker color with metal flakes.. also super cool, but not the hot orange that is Solar Orange. Solar was an Audi color but only for S3s and TTs I believe. Any info here would be super helpful.... but as stated below, GORGEOUS example of a Gen 1 R8!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713310782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14202971, "authorName": "akpcm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akpcm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bat please correct color thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713311254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14203050, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing has been updated to note that the color is Samoa Orange Metallic and that the car is equipped with a valved Capristo exhaust system.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713312015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14203118, "authorName": "Steve27t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve27t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is not Samoa Orange. I have an R8 2014 that is Samoa Orange, different color here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713312453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14203335, "authorName": "the_topher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_topher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By VIN the color is Y2G, Solar Orange. @bat", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713315004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14203424, "authorName": "Munky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/munky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m with @The_Tropher on this one. \r\n\r\nIt looks like solar orange comparing it to other R8 solar orange cars and the Samoa is more dusky with metallic. \r\n\r\nThe OEM Predictive document also has the huge disclaimer at the top \u2018\u2026While reasonable efforts are undertaken to ensure the accuracy of OEM Predictive Data, we have seen some instances where optional equipment (something) from true options. sic blah blah blah\u2026 should be considered a guide\u2026\u2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713315725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14203506, "authorName": "Steve27t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve27t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2014 and 2015 were available with Solar Orange. Vin ending 1074 in 2015 was a Solar V8 Coupe. Looks like this needs correcting.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713316508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14203710, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good catch, @Steve27t . The seller confirmed that the build sheet they have is inaccurate, and the listing has been updated to note that the color is Solar Orange.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713318826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204460, "authorName": "Gzilla300", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gzilla300/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So inlove with this one! I need 3 peddles.\r\n\r\nGLWTA\r\n\r\nEnjoy this beaut!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713347903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14205471, "authorName": "foreignaffairsmotorsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foreignaffairsmotorsport/", "bidAmount": 73000, "content": "$73,000 bid placed by foreignaffairsmotorsport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713363643, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14212125, "authorName": "Gmurrayl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmurrayl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like this exterior better than the later years but the interior of the new ones is so cool . \r\nIf only one could pair the manual with the new interior and old exterior", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713390680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14256733, "authorName": "Bjohnso4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjohnso4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you emailed Audi to see production numbers? I wouldn't be surprised if there's only a handful of solar orange 1.5 gens in the states.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713892741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14257275, "authorName": "motorcar_collector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorcar_collector/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by motorcar_collector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713894521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14260189, "authorName": "2006m5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2006m5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just a reminder v8. came with two pipes in each corner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713904165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260190, "authorName": "Third_Pedal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/third_pedal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gmurrayl I actually prefer the Gen 1 interior. The updates of the Gen 2 make the interior feel too generic, but a Gen 1 with upgraded seats is ergonomic perfection.\n\n@2006m5 not on the facelift", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713904211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260202, "authorName": "2006m5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2006m5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really i didn\u2019t know that \u2026wow thanks for that", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713904234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260230, "authorName": "Third_Pedal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/third_pedal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man I want this. Manual AND V10 conversion? Hmm\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713904352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260242, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 4/23/24 at $76,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713904381, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14260470, "authorName": "DavidvonSlingshot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidvonslingshot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huh.\r\nKinda shocked this didn't get much love.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713905221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14260583, "authorName": "Munky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/munky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me too. I thought it would have been bid to at least $80k. \r\nThere are quite a few of this 1.5gen with the 7 speed and mid 20 to 30k miles out there for sale at $85k, but not in this unique color.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713905623, "type": "comment"}]