[{"id": 3293156, "authorName": "928inthe718", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/928inthe718/", "bidAmount": 1985, "content": "$1,985 bid placed by 928inthe718", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559189399, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3293171, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really hope I can afford this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559189850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293210, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seems to me a car with a re-built branded title should be offered at no reserve.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1559191810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293212, "authorName": "Tweek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tweek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nucleonic Hot take", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559191883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293218, "authorName": "quattro_v1.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro_v1.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nucleonic\r\nseems to me you should put your money where your mouth is. Judging by your bid history of weak entry-bids you are here more for attention than to buy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559192535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293231, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@quattro_v1.0 said the guy with no bids, no wins, no auctions. ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559193257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293233, "authorName": "Uk215m3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uk215m3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why not repair properly with a new rear panel, looks like a job that needs doing again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559193428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293236, "authorName": "quattro_v1.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro_v1.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nucleonic\r\nexactly, if I intend to buy, I'll buy. \r\n...not enter over a dozen single-bids with no intention of buying.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559193712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293240, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@quattro_v1.0 not sure why you even care. You do you, and i will do me, how bout that ? i\u2019m sure if BaT were to decide who is of value to the community versus who is \u201cjust here for attention\u201d they would not single out a user that has sold 4 cars, bought 1 motorcycle, and placed a lot of bids as the non valuable user.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559194416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293247, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nucleonic that\u2019s rediculous", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559194641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293248, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ACR i think you mean \u201cridiculous\u201d. ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559194910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293251, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think you are correct. \r\n\r\nRebuilt title in my opinion shouldn\u2019t hurt this cars vslue by much, really if anything at all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559195050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293253, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ACR maybe.... i guess we will see. generally speaking a rebuilt branded title does impact car values to a pretty large degree. for instance banks won\u2019t even loan for cars with branded titles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559195508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293255, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nucleonic with late model cars that\u2019s a fair argument, but with an enthusiast, cult, classic car it doesn\u2019t matter. \r\n\r\nI would rather have this \u201crebuilt\u201d car over a 60s 911 that was converted to a 993 look alike then sat outside for 20 years, now restored with \u201cClean Title\u201d. \r\n\r\nA Branded title is just a check mark on a piece of paper, means nothing. \r\n\r\nP.S. I\u2019ve sold countless cars with branded titles for full value as they were all in fantastic condition.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559195566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293264, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ACR another consideration for a buyer is that often insurance companies will only sell liability insurance on cars with branded titles. no collision or comprehensive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559195926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293265, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m not sure where you are getting your information but I have 8 cars, 4 of which are rebuilt. Never had a problem purchasing insurance. I\u2019ve also sold several branded cars where the buyers purchased them with loans.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559196165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293308, "authorName": "Phillies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phillies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Redmetak\r\n\r\nDo you still have all the original parts?\r\n\r\nDo the 4x4 locks work perfectly - front and rear?\r\n\r\nThank you for letting me know - cheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559204148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293344, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome driver with out hesitation.\r\nAlso with discussion about insurance, no issue getting it, just be aware every insurance company will take a salvage title adjustment if totaled again. A risk worth taking as the price of the sale will always be cheaper on a salvage rebuilt. Looks like a fun car to go out an Pd enjoy with out worry.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559211393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293447, "authorName": "giantSand66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/giantsand66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My buddy convinced me, in our freshman year of college, to hitchhike from Salt Lake City to his hometown, Jackson Hole, WY. His best friend's dad had just bought this model, in fire engine red. We took it out for a spin, it blew my mind, it was the first all wheel performance sedan We had ever ridden in. What a blast, and great memories. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559219017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293480, "authorName": "crholt0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crholt0/", "bidAmount": 2650, "content": "$2,650 bid placed by crholt0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559219667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3293571, "authorName": "husainharam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/husainharam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to buy this car and I want to communicate with you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559221786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293575, "authorName": "Quattroman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattroman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Uk215m3. I agree on the rear panel. Sure, more money and time, but this car deserves to be done right. Still a great looker and should be driven and enjoyed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559221820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293596, "authorName": "tpaz198", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tpaz198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anytime I see a car shot up in the Angeles Forest I feel like I'm about to watch a One Take. Gorgeous car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559222412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293758, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my guess is that the A/C will need an R12 conversion. I've done that on 2 cars I own now. its not expensive, just is another step to getting the A/C blowing cold assuming that is the only issue. I always hesitate to buy salvage title cars because I worry about resale, BUT on a car like this, its a niche market and the buyer will care more about the repairs and current condition than previous damage. this is an enthusiast driver car, not a \"collector\" car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559225610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293761, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 3001, "content": "$3,001 bid placed by bauerb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559225652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3293754, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my comment from last night reappeared - duplicate. please disregard. thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559225806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3293914, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I worked on this car many times and the owner is a very good friend of mine.\r\nWith the seller permission, I can help to address questions that I\u2019m familiar with.\r\n\r\nThose who has problem with the rebuild title, shouldn\u2019t bid on this car.\r\nThey should TRY buy another 1985 urq with clean title and rust free. \r\n\r\n@bauerb \"my guess is that the A/C will need an R12 conversion\"\r\nthe car has newer, R134A A/C system, old parts are available (compressor, dryer, etc)\r\nAC was working great on this car when it was services, vacuumed and filled up. Most likely it has a small leak somewhere. Should be easy to find.\r\n\r\n@Phillies if you mean the old Control Arms, suspension components: then yes, the seller still has them, except the radiator, I discarded that. And yes, differential locks are working.\r\n\r\n@nucleonic I personally never has a problem insuring a rebuilt/salvage titled car and this car is insured.\r\n\"seems to me a car with a re-built branded title should be offered at no reserve.\"\r\nThat would be ideal in a socialism, where the regime tells you what to do.\r\nIn the free marked the seller has to right to ask whatever he wants for his item.\r\n\r\nThis car is a fine example, rock solid, fun to drive as is since the engine is very healthy, maybe a 20vt swap down the road.\r\nIt might need a very few things, but the seller tried to point them out.\r\n\r\nBut I have to mention: the suspension is just phenomenal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559228401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3294120, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@quattroman it\u2019s difficult to tell from the photos if the repair was done successfully but replacing a rear panel in this case where the damage is pretty minor is not the best way to go. \r\n\r\nA less invasive repair would be to repair the panel rather then disturb the factory welds, avoid cutting & welding where it\u2019s not necessary. \r\n\r\nLike I said previously, a branded title will not effect the value of a desirable car but condition and proper repair most certainly will. \r\n\r\nIf I was selling this car I would have taken it to a specialist shop and a reputable body shop and had a PPI done at both and made those available to buyers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559232062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3294181, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still a car on my short list. A list that continues to grow with unobtanium.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559233136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3294197, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi\n\nI worked on this car many times and the owner is a very good friend of mine.\nWith the seller permission, I can help to address questions that I\u2019m familiar with.\n\nThose who has problem with the rebuild title, shouldn\u2019t bid on this car.\nThey should TRY buy another 1985 urq with clean title and rust free. \n\n@bauerb \"my guess is that the A/C will need an R12 conversion\"\nthe car has newer, R134A A/C system, old parts are available (compressor, dryer, etc)\nAC was working great on this car when it was services, vacuumed and filled up. Most likely it has a small leak somewhere. Should be easy to find.\n\n@Phillies if you mean the old Control Arms, suspension components: then yes, the seller still has them, except the radiator, I discarded that. And yes, differential locks are working.\n\n@nucleonic I personally never has a problem insuring a rebuilt/salvage titled car and this car is insured.\n\"seems to me a car with a re-built branded title should be offered at no reserve.\"\nThat would be ideal in a socialism, where the regime tells you what to do.\nIn the free marked the seller has to right to ask whatever he wants for his item.\n\nThis car is a fine example, rock solid, fun to drive as is since the engine is very healthy, maybe a 20vt swap down the road.\nIt might need a very few things, but the seller tried to point them out.\n\nBut I have to mention: the suspension is just phenomenal!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559233411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3294224, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@q4l \r\nthanks q4L you beat me to it and of course you have my permission to answer any questions since you know this car very well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559233939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3294264, "authorName": "Rotaryrocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotaryrocket/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First, salvage title always raises red flags, so relax q4l. Buyers would be foolish not to be skeptical. So, GLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559234675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3294325, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rotaryrocket buddy, why I wouldnt be relaxed? I know the car, I have urq, and the seller (just like the car) is a well known in the urq community.\r\nAny PPI is welcomed. \r\n\r\nAnd btw any buyer would be foolish not to be skeptical with any car, before purchasing it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559235597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3294445, "authorName": "Phillies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phillies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Redmetak\r\nDo you give the old parts with the car? Do you have other spares which you deliver with?\r\nAny history files, brochures, extra keys etc?\r\nKind regards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559237181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3294502, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@phillies\r\nAs far as old parts goes I didn\u2019t plan on including it but I can figure that out with the buyer after the auction.\r\nI have some receipts and the booklet from original owner that will be included if desired", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559237924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3294599, "authorName": "Phillies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phillies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Redmetak\r\n\r\nMake an offer for all incl a list\r\n\r\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559238857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3295098, "authorName": "Phillies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phillies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redmetak\r\nPlease quote with a list of parts before \r\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559242264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3296294, "authorName": "audi_guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audi_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like an excellent driver's car. Should be no problem insuring with agreed stated value coverage with Hagerty, etc. \r\n\r\nYes, bodywork could have been done to a more concours level, but that would add a lot to the value and make it less of what it really is, which is a great driver. Miles are still quite low and the ultra-rare '85s are the most desirable USA import cars so a win win there.\r\n\r\nI am in the popcorn eating peanut gallery on this one, but I would expect this one to bid strongly and hope it finds a good home.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1559249809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3297025, "authorName": "Quattroman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattroman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ACR... I looked at mine this morning and feel a section could have been cut out and replaced and left the majority of the rear panel untouched. I just feel that since you\u2019re at that point in repair... throw another 4-6 hours at it and make it right and it probably would have been easier than straightening that piece out. I think most of us have seen some incredible transformations to cars that otherwise looked like write offs. And I get it... if you have a $100k+ car, it\u2019s a little easier to spend the money for repairs like that. I agree on the branded title... to me, it\u2019s irrelevant on a car like this. So, I would say to the potential winner... If you want a Quattro, don\u2019t let any of these comments cloud your decision. If you are comfortable with the car, buy the damn thing and don\u2019t look back. A few months ago, I paid full MSRP for a 21 year old motorcycle and am tickled pink to have. Sometimes you only get one shot at these things and I imagine we all have a box full of regrets. GLWA...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559262987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3297211, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Quattman I could go on all day about Branded Titles. They really bother me. For example I know of a Quattro locally that was written off by insurance about the same time this one was, clearly a low point in these cars values. That particular car did not get branded even though it was written off and sold at auction, then repaired and recertified. That particular car has a clean title. What makes this car worse then the one here in town?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559268026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3297661, "authorName": "notforhire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notforhire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got a question that isn't about branded titles or proper panel replacement... I'm curious if buyers in Europe are still eating these up and even shipping US cars east. Of all the \"25+ year rule\" cars now available to us in the States, I have yet to see a post-1985 URQ offered here. I consider myself very lucky to have finally gotten one and am glad for the sake of the breed to see the values continuing to climb.\r\n\r\n@Redmetak - best of luck with this sale. Remember that patience is needed sometimes when these threads take what appears to be a negative tone (even though both sides of the argument are borne from good intentions). I see a sale happening in the last \"two minutes.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559298956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3297757, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "we all know that the on BaT, the last hour of the auction is really the only thing that matters. it would be nice if BaT had a feature that allowed you to set your max bid and then auto-increment by $100 or whatever. other auction sites have that feature. I am on flights 2-3 times per week and I have missed out on auctions because the damn pilots can't seem to time their departures around the end times of BaT auctions.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1559306084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3298771, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@notforhire\r\nThanks for kind words I really appreciate it.You\u2019re right about negative stuff but luckily there is a lots of positive stuff there too.\r\n@all I have to say car has California smog certificate and it\u2019s fully covered with AAA \r\nI don\u2019t know for other insurance companies but AAA just insured it without hesitation.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559324241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3298839, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acr\r\nCan you please clarify your statement about the branded tittle because in your earlier comments you said you don\u2019t care about it and your last comment said it bothers you. \r\nKind regards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559325012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3298956, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lets face it, a branded title is not as good as having a clean title. it scares many people. \r\nI have also bought plenty of cars with clean titles that were absolute junk.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559325971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3299057, "authorName": "husainharam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/husainharam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to increase the amount of $ 3500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559326471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3299357, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Redmetak the stigma associated with branded titles are what bothers me. I can offer hundreds of examples as to why Branded titled vehicles are not less valuable then clear title when it comes to desirable cars. \r\n\r\nagain as a relevant example, there\u2019s a Quattro in town here just like this one that has been written off by insurance, repaired and recertified and retains its clear title. In reality it\u2019s no different then the car being offered here but people will argue the one here on BAT is worth less because the title is a different colour. It\u2019s silly", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1559328092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3300033, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acr\r\nMuch appreciated", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559332271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3300205, "authorName": "Madcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madcarguy/", "bidAmount": 3110, "content": "$3,110 bid placed by Madcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559333725, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3301197, "authorName": "quattro_v1.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro_v1.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve been under this car. I\u2019ve been in this car. I\u2019ve driven this car. You will have a hard time finding a better drivers-UrQuattro. The owner of the car and those who have sweat equity in this car are the most knowledgeable and passionate few you\u2019ll know. These are the folks you want to buy a car like this from. Taking this car from left-for-dead to its current level was a process I saw from teardown to it\u2019s arrival at our gathering last year after it made the 500+ mile trip to Las Vegas, round trip without a hiccup. The money was spent in the right places on this car. It goes down the road amazingly, it starts hot, it starts cold, it\u2019s comfortable and quiet until you put your foot in it. These cars were written off by insurance companies and showed up in the cash-for-clunkers program just a short time ago because the world hadn\u2019t found the value in them. Look at all the cars that roll across Mecum and Barrett Jackson, people don\u2019t seem to care that a lot of them were yanked from a field or a junkyard. Just think if those auctions had a peanut gallery spewing hate and discontent with no intention to buy. On BAT we have the CA emissions Nazi\u2019s, the TMU Feel-gooders, and the Rebuilt Title Red Flaggers to deal with, and none of them really have a vested interest in the vehicles they rag on.\r\n\r\nYou have to put a limit on the level of work and expense you \u2018invest\u2019 into a car with a branded title. That is the stigma, another $5,000 to replace some panels buried within the car where you\u2019ll only see if you pull back the carpet? Then go to battle with BAT\u2019s reserve negotiations and all the \u2018expert opinions\u2019 in the comments section, there is no way to break even at that point.\r\n\r\nLook at the pics, tally up the parts, and listen to the people that know these cars - particularly this one, and bid accordingly. And if you get a great deal, dig back into it and replace and change what you don\u2019t like about it when motivated to do so.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1559347381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3301491, "authorName": "Uk215m3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uk215m3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redmetak well not really as you can still see poor repairs and dented distorted metal. So not really the same at all. Devalues the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559355895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3301724, "authorName": "Phillies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phillies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Redmetak\r\n\r\nMake a list of all the parts you have and would like to sell, including all brochures, bills of previous owner etc. \r\nPlease offer the bits and pieces, so that I at least know what I would have to spend extra on the parts etc.\r\n\r\nThank you\r\n\r\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559369254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3302115, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by bauerb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559398645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3302200, "authorName": "ThrasherChad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thrasherchad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am finishing my mechanical build of an Ur-S4 some people told me wasn't worth saving. So often we get caught up with details of the Information Age with things like rebuilt titles, and CarFax entries. On many of these passion projects there were times where a minor incidents resulted in totalling out these cars. I am a firm believer, it doesn't matter how far gone a car is... The only thing that matters is how far someone is willing to go to save it. This car presents well and is likely far more liveable than a half rotted extended storage original of the era. Have it inspected and buy it, or don't.\r\nGLWS, I would be a player if I wasn't knee deep in my 500+hp 20v Turbo car build! For the record, my car has more concerns with this one in a number of ways and a squeaky clean title it probably doesn't deserve!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559400704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3302330, "authorName": "alxdgr8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alxdgr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car and one of the nicest sellers you could ask for. I bought my '83 UrQ from him last year and have had the privilege of knowing him for many years. Got to see this particular car at Battle Born Quattro in Las Vegas last fall and it's stunning. Don't let the title scare you, UrQs in this condition haven't been coming up often. Excited to see where the auction goes!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559405244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3302406, "authorName": "Jarvis4K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarvis4k/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Jarvis4K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559408206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3302438, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@phillies \r\nIf you win this auction I can include control arms and bolt joints (surface rust) ,original radio (tape doesn\u2019t work at all times and some buttons are missing ),hydraulic brake system,ps pump,extra exhaust and intake manifold at no extra cost.\r\nI also have extra a/c compressor that I purchased for $600 and that compressor is also converted (according to the seller) to r134 and if you just pay for the compressor what I paid it can be yours.\r\nI don\u2019t have any brochures but I have the owner\u2019s manual,maintenance booklet,audi warranty booklet that will be included along with whatever receipts I got with the car at the time of purchase.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559409652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3303262, "authorName": "kdk2010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdk2010/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by kdk2010", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559477029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3303494, "authorName": "zap2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zap2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redmetak. Your UR looks and sounds pretty damned good for a car that rolled down a hill into a tree. I can't tell the difference. I appreciate the labor of love here. If I were in the market for something like this, I wouldn't hesitate to buy your car. Keep up the good work and Godspeed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559489383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3303543, "authorName": "Jarvis4K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarvis4k/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Jarvis4K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559491434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3303555, "authorName": "Too_many_cars_already", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/too_many_cars_already/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve seen this car in person and can attest it is a very desirable one to own. A well sorted example of the rarest version of the quattro, the North American 85 had many improvements over previous years. I would also like to verify the seller as a top quality person who is well known in the community and is a true enthusiast. I wouldn\u2019t hesitate for a moment to take this particular quattro on a road trip through the Sierra Nevadas tomorrow, alas my garage is full, otherwise this would be mine.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559491966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3303961, "authorName": "FbTwork", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbtwork/", "bidAmount": 8590, "content": "$8,590 bid placed by FbTwork", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559514602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3304533, "authorName": "SveinungTimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sveinungtimo/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by SveinungTimo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559568103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3305081, "authorName": "Jarvis4K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarvis4k/", "bidAmount": 11985, "content": "$11,985 bid placed by Jarvis4K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559582145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3305100, "authorName": "notforhire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notforhire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm reminded of the lyrics from a Phil Collins song of the same era: \"so it would seem we've still got a long long way to go...\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559582522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3306493, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One thing... The air conditioner is not working right now, and while it is implied that it just needs to be charged and checked for leaks, I'm a bit suspicious about the fact that the seller just happens to also have a spare A/C compressor that he is willing to sell along with the car. Too convenient...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559592725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3307134, "authorName": "boxster03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxster03/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow - looks like a Mike and Ed marketed special", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559597036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3307862, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Trevorius \r\n\r\nThe AC is not working because it has a small leak. Somebody (i hope he will comment here) went to see the the car today, he tested the AC too, compressor clicked in and was blowing cold air. Probably not ice cold, hence it needs the recharge obviously after finding the leak, which is most likely an o-ring.\r\n\r\nI serviced the AC once and then it was holding the charge for many months.\r\nThen the owner had the AC serviced again - last year early November before the Battle Born event in Las Vegas- and it was working there just fine.\r\n\r\nOwner had/has many ur quattro and he mostly converted them to 20vt.\r\nI suspect that you are familiar with these and you know that the 10vt ur quattro compressors -while they are rare and worth some money- they wont work with the 20vt conversion, so the owner have a pile of them.\r\n\r\nI hope this hick-up with the AC wont stop you from striking an amazingly nice bid and win the auction.\r\nI guarantee you will have a blast with this car. GL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559613632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3307874, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Trevorius \n\nThe AC is not working because it has a small leak. Somebody (i hope he will comment here) went to see the the car today, he tested the AC too, compressor clicked in and was blowing cold air. Probably not ice cold, hence it needs the recharge obviously after finding the leak, which is most likely an o-ring.\n\nI serviced the AC once and then it was holding the charge for many months.\nThen the owner had the AC serviced again - last year early October before the Battle Born event in Las Vegas- and it was working there just fine.\n\nOwner had/has many ur quattro and he mostly converted them to 20vt.\nI suspect that you are familiar with these and you know that the 10vt ur quattro compressors -while they are rare and worth some money- they wont work with the 20vt conversion, so the owner have a pile of them.\n\nI hope this hick-up with the AC wont stop you from striking an amazingly nice bid and win the auction.\nI guarantee you will have a blast with this car. GL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559613896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3307897, "authorName": "StyleandGrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/styleandgrace/", "bidAmount": 12555, "content": "$12,555 bid placed by StyleandGrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559614394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3307983, "authorName": "stateside2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stateside2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "had the pleasure of meeting the seller and seeing the car earlier today. Rudy is certainly an expert when it comes to all things UrQ. The car he\u2019s selling is as he describes in this listing. If you\u2019re looking for Concours move on. After seeing the rear damage in person, I thought the photos in the listing actually made it look worse. The drive provided the smiles I expected. I\u2019ll be watching this one with interest.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1559617159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3311225, "authorName": "0Space", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0space/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So So Tempting.\r\nThis REALLY makes me want to bid to win. BUT the wife said our white 87.5 CGT SB will have to go. Which seems unfair to me. That's one of the problems with the Bay Area, indoor secure storage is not cheap. So when you run out of your own space it becomes one in one out.\r\nI would have been over to see the car, but I just got back home today. But I was pleased that stateside did and gave us his feedback. So stateside, where did you get to drive the Ur ( jealous or what ). \r\nGLWTA\r\n\r\n\r\n . withguess if I", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559683740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3311292, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@q4l Sorry I was actually trying to make a joke in my post about the A/C - I suppose that didn't come across with it being just a text post - and I'll take your word for it with it being just a leak. Ironically, I have a car right now with the same issue.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559684314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3311660, "authorName": "0Space", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0space/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559690778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3311668, "authorName": "0Space", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0space/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doh. \r\nA question for the seller. My CGT SB need a timing change every 2 years to pass smog. But runs like crap untill I reset it. Is there any \u201ctweaks\u201d needed at Smog time? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559690922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3311740, "authorName": "autohausmoraga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autohausmoraga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ mike-I-want-them-all\n\nI advanced timing a few degrees on all the naturally aspirated 4kq\u2019s that I have owned to give it a bit more pep. \n\nTo pass smog, timing usually can not be more than 2 degrees off + or -\n\nOn these turbocharged Urquattro engine, most people leave the timing alone and put a stiffer wastegate spring, put a manual boost controller in and/or chip the ECU. Or they swap the engine for later gen 10v or 20v set ups. It sounds like this car is most likely set up as stock and should pass smog if the cat is good, engine is good and fuel+ignition system is working as they should", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559692961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3311766, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone have any experience with 2Bennett and the reliability of their mods? Asking because their shop is relatively close to this car, and I'm thinking it could go straight there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559693664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3311816, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mikee-I-want-them-all/\r\nNo \u201ctweaks \u201c needed for this one \r\nPassed with flying colors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559695172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3312596, "authorName": "HafMatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hafmatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm interested - but as a long-suffering Coupe GT owner, I have to ask about these typical failure points where parts are super hard to find. How are:\r\n- the window regulators. Working well? I can't seem to keep my windows going up and down in the Coupe GT.\r\n- door handles\r\n- sunroof and sunroof handle\r\n\r\nThanks for the good communication!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559739957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3312994, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HafMatch\r\nWindow regulators,door handles,sunroof and sunroof handle are functioning properly.\r\nI have an appointment in 45 min and as soon as I\u2019m done I can go to the garage,record the video of those three things and email it to you if you wish.\r\nMight even post it here if there is enough time.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559747528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3313126, "authorName": "HafMatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hafmatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool. Thanks so much! One other question just out of curiosity, more about UrQs in general - I love the boost gauge, but where is the temp gauge?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559749853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3313231, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HafMatch\r\n\r\nit doesnt have one by the factory. It has a light, that comes on when its too hot.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559751738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3313275, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HafMatch\r\nYou\u2019re welcome \r\nUnfortunately Urq\u2019s here never came with the temp gauge\r\nSome ppl install aftermarket one or change the boost gauge with the coolant temp gauge.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559752478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3313292, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HafMatch\r\nCan you please pm me your email so I can send you the video of the thinks that you asked about earlier?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559752657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3313438, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I didn\u2019t already have one in the garage I would be all over this. \n\nThe last 1985 on BAT was RNM at $31,xxx and that car was heavily scratched up and rusty not to mention all the other wrong incorrect parts on it.\n\nI suggest anyone who\u2019s interested in this car, go and look at the previous Quattro they have sold here in the last 2 years. \n\nI\u2019ve seen gutted parts cars sell for more then current bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559755086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3313446, "authorName": "Jarvis4K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarvis4k/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Jarvis4K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559755117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3313493, "authorName": "quattro_v1.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro_v1.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good, we're starting to see some action here. I'd hate to see someone pass on this car for the wrong reasons. Turn the key and drive it home.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559755679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3313496, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just barely out of parts car pricing. It\u2019s a start.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559755784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3313597, "authorName": "HafMatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hafmatch/", "bidAmount": 22800, "content": "$22,800 bid placed by HafMatch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559757298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315214, "authorName": "0Space", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0space/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious. Will the license plate go with the car. Or will the seller retain that? Apologies if this was covered already. Not long before the fun starts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559767061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315381, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another interesting stat is, out of the last 6 Quattro on BAT only 1 has met Reserve and sold. I\u2019m not sure what that means but that\u2019s the facts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559768250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315570, "authorName": "acdrummond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acdrummond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dream Car! And what a beautiful color.\r\nMy dream is make a short wheel base Ur-Quattro with a modern (big) turbo and injection. Would not start with a pristine car like this one, obviously.\r\nMeanwhile I try to keep my Ur-S6 in good condition. Last time in the USA I brought back a set of Bilstein shocks and sport springs for my baby. Had to carry that big bag around, and almost got arrested at the X-ray machine.\r\nGood luck with the sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559769594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315584, "authorName": "Markt442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markt442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whomever wins this will be one lucky person. \r\n\r\nThis car was one of my favorite models back in the late 80\u2019s. If I had a spot in my garage, I would be bidding on it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559769635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315595, "authorName": "maxh2o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxh2o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Low mile 1985 UrQ in this condition, no way this car is going anywhere for anything below $45k", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1559769686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315649, "authorName": "audi_guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audi_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best be a flurry of bids in the next 17 minutes or I'm guessing this one doesn't meet reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559770038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315694, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@maxh2o I dunno about that. The one in Miami is a clean-title Euro example with less than 40k miles and they are asking less than 40k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559770363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315730, "authorName": "quattro_v1.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro_v1.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It'll be a sad day if THIS car doesnt meet the VERY modest reserve. The UrQ market NEEDS some successful auctions to give it a kick in the pants again. Things have been stagnant for the last year after a few high dollar cars sold. Once a couple sell high then all of a sudden every car out there is expected to pull the same money. Once a few fail to meet reserve then buyers go cold, assuming they can't afford it anyway.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559770510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315747, "authorName": "audi_guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audi_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Trevorius Is the one in Miami an '85?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559770565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315750, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@audi_guy its an 83", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559770584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315754, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Trevorius\r\n the car in miami is a big BS, thats why the seller who won it here on bat walked away losing his fee.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559770590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315758, "authorName": "0Space", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0space/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by 0Space", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559770600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315771, "authorName": "StyleandGrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/styleandgrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikee-I-want-them-all Have you agreed with your wife to sell something first?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559770667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315787, "authorName": "0Space", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0space/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As if. :-)\r\nBetter to ask forgiveness after she drive it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559770810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315806, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@-I-want-them-all\r\nIf it sells I can let the license plate go since I don\u2019t have other \u201885 Urq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559770945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315809, "authorName": "StyleandGrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/styleandgrace/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by StyleandGrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559770974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315812, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by Trevorius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559770996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315814, "authorName": "quattro_v1.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro_v1.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We're getting warmer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559770999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315815, "authorName": "StyleandGrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/styleandgrace/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by StyleandGrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315817, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by Trevorius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315826, "authorName": "0Space", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0space/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by 0Space", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771130, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315828, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mikee-I-want-them-all Dude, let it go, don't piss off the wife :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315829, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by Trevorius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315830, "authorName": "StyleandGrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/styleandgrace/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by StyleandGrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315832, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by Trevorius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315838, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this rate no one has to worry about pissing off their partners as bidding hasn\u2019t met reality.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559771234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315842, "authorName": "HafMatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hafmatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm excited to see the bidding starting to ramp up. I'm out of it now, so I may as well say that this car deserves higher bids.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559771300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315844, "authorName": "StyleandGrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/styleandgrace/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by StyleandGrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315847, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@styleandgrace Man why you gotta slow-roll me like that", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315850, "authorName": "HafMatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hafmatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right at the buzzer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315852, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by Trevorius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315855, "authorName": "quattro_v1.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro_v1.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OOoooh \r\nare Congrats in order???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315860, "authorName": "0Space", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0space/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by 0Space", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771459, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315867, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gog gogogogo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559771535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315871, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by Trevorius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315872, "authorName": "StyleandGrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/styleandgrace/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by StyleandGrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3315875, "authorName": "E21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "think the show is over", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315877, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Although some cars, the market is difficult to pin down, this would be a steal at this price. I wonder what the reserve is. It\u2019s good to see there\u2019s action on it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559771615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315882, "authorName": "StyleandGrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/styleandgrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/5/19 for $31,000 to StyleandGrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771688, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3315884, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well played", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559771710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315885, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Well done StyleandGrace. Score!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1559771726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315886, "authorName": "0Space", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0space/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats. :-(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315889, "authorName": "Tweek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tweek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @StyleandGrace!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559771740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315891, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@q4l clearly I am in the market, what's the story on the Miami car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315893, "authorName": "q4l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q4l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Indeed, StyleandGrace you scored w this!\r\nWell done!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315894, "authorName": "Jarvis4K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarvis4k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought! Congratulations @StyleandGrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315896, "authorName": "racetobid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racetobid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tevorius the car is a mess", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315897, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StayleandGrace\r\nCongrats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559771794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315898, "authorName": "HafMatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hafmatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well-bought, @StyleandGrace. This a gorgeous car. Ultimately I ran out of budget, not desire for the car or appreciation for the fact that it's a good deal. This is a gorgeous, fast, stylish classic, and hopefully you enjoy it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559771798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315924, "authorName": "Trevorius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trevorius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@q4l @racetobid @ISGall I can't figure out how to direct message on here, but I'd love to know the detail of what's up with the Miami car as I am interested in it\n\nSorry I know this is off-topic from this auction", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559772385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315940, "authorName": "J_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Trevorius I don't know the details but I am curious too. I remember watching when that one came up and something about it reeked of fish.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559772657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315952, "authorName": "audi_guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audi_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Trevorius and @J_B There is some recent discussion on an UrQ facebook group. I don't know the details but it was something sketchy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559772883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3315967, "authorName": "alxdgr8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alxdgr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It sold on BAT originally and the buyer backed out after finding odometer and import paperwork discrepancies when they went to pickup. Went through a few other auctions and still no buyers, so certainly check it out in person and make your own decisions. Take the background history and mileage with a grain of salt.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559773232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3316059, "authorName": "stateside2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stateside2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both parties!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559775264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3316163, "authorName": "fstntq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fstntq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HafMatch, also has a blue temp light that comes on when cold!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559778136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3316189, "authorName": "StyleandGrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/styleandgrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redmetak I'm stoked to have won this auction and I look forward to my first drive. I await your email and advice in due course.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1559778794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3316208, "authorName": "Redmetak (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redmetak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StyleandGrace\r\nI\u2019ll send an email now and we\u2019ll go from there \r\nCongrats again and I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll have great time with this car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1559779106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3326910, "authorName": "StyleandGrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/styleandgrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trevorius You may be in luck, another Quattro has turned up.for auction on Bringatrailer. Good luck with this one. I will watch with interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560081170, "type": "comment"}]