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I like it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1748385256, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-27 22:34:16+00"}, {"id": 17777540, "authorName": "shelikes2race", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelikes2race/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these quirky 1970s cars when they show up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748386994, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-27 23:03:14+00"}, {"id": 17778093, "authorName": "Rmander45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmander45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has she been repainted, and if so, how long ago? Also, where all has she lived? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748391482, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 00:18:02+00"}, {"id": 17778262, "authorName": "Joekling0610 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joekling0610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rmander45 The Sonett is all original paintwork. Vehicle was purchased in St. Paul MN and has never left MN. (Me being the second owner living in St. Paul, MN)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748392834, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 00:40:34+00"}, {"id": 17779412, "authorName": "emarti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emarti/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "USD $3,400 bid placed by emarti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748412210, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-28 06:03:30+00"}, {"id": 17780617, "authorName": "TheGooseUWS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegooseuws/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "leaded gas (or unleaded + additive) still required after the rebuild?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748442377, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 14:26:17+00"}, {"id": 17780887, "authorName": "Joekling0610 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joekling0610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheGooseUWS Engine is still running the original valves and valve seats. Currently using unleaded and additive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748444516, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 15:01:56+00"}, {"id": 17782508, "authorName": "kgfaison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kgfaison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really looks great! Those ford v4s run forever, very reliable. I went for country ride in my 74 last weekend. Not fast but fun to drive and cheap to run. I prefer it to my 05 Boxster and its proprietary goofball electronics. Drove the wheels off a '68 back in college. Have a 69 in the garage, reparing rockers. GLWS and to the lucky new owner.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1748453219, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 17:26:59+00"}, {"id": 17786258, "authorName": "Thunderuppaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderuppaul/", "bidAmount": 3850, "content": "USD $3,850 bid placed by Thunderuppaul", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748463233, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-28 20:13:53+00"}, {"id": 17789371, "authorName": "eshorer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eshorer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drive my 1971 Sonett III at least once per week here in LA. Never fails to get a comment or two, especially at local Cars n Coffee meets. Not the fastest, but they sound and feel pretty sporty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748475887, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-28 23:44:47+00"}, {"id": 17802541, "authorName": "foursons59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foursons59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was involved with the engine rebuild? Thnx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748615939, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-30 14:38:59+00"}, {"id": 17802561, "authorName": "emarti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emarti/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "USD $4,000 bid placed by emarti", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748616128, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-30 14:42:08+00"}, {"id": 17803828, "authorName": "Joekling0610 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joekling0610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@foursons56 Engine rebuild consisted of grinding the valves and valve seats, honing the cylinders, new Piston rings installed, cylinder heads checked for warping (no issues found), main bearing and rod bearings looked great. The engine was fully inspected per Saab Maintenance Manual. Valve lash adjustment was performed 1200 miles ago. New water pump was installed. Engine repainted. New pilot bushing installed when mating the engine with the trans.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1748624691, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-30 17:04:51+00"}, {"id": 17811066, "authorName": "Thunderuppaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderuppaul/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "USD $4,400 bid placed by Thunderuppaul", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748653876, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-31 01:11:16+00"}, {"id": 17816382, "authorName": "phoreigncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoreigncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Joekling0610 Any rust in the rockers or floors (or elsewhere)? Paint looks great. This looks like a remarkably original car and it's in beautiful shape given that. Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748720421, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-31 19:40:21+00"}, {"id": 17817520, "authorName": "Joekling0610 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joekling0610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@phoreigncars I just added more photos from the day I picked up the car, as well as some shots from when I did the exhaust work (while it was up in the air). Inside the car, it\u2019s relatively free of rust. The brake and clutch pedals were originally seized due to surface rust, but I removed, sandblasted, and rebuilt them.\r\n\r\nUnderneath, there is rust present, but there\u2019s still a solid amount of metal left that could be cleaned up and repainted. The main area of concern is at the front where the brake lines mount to the frame. On both sides, rust took out one of the brackets. You\u2019ll see a photo of a quick fabricated replacement I installed. The bracket on the other side is still there but could use some attention.\r\n\r\nI didn\u2019t focus heavily on rust repair during my ownership, mainly because I didn\u2019t have access to a car lift for a long enough period to tackle it properly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748727589, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-31 21:39:49+00"}, {"id": 17817586, "authorName": "gsdb2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsdb2018/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by gsdb2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748728505, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-31 21:55:05+00"}, {"id": 17818054, "authorName": "Tim-Bob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim-bob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the freewheeling transmission still active?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748734998, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-31 23:43:18+00"}, {"id": 17818449, "authorName": "Joekling0610 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joekling0610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tim-Bob the freewheeling feature is active and works with no issues. I have however never ran the vehicle with it off but the actuator arm does move easily into the on and off position.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748740534, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-01 01:15:34+00"}, {"id": 17818798, "authorName": "sethmyles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethmyles/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "USD $7,000 bid placed by sethmyles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748746181, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-01 02:49:41+00"}, {"id": 17818834, "authorName": "gsdb2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsdb2018/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "USD $8,000 bid placed by gsdb2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748747044, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-01 03:04:04+00"}, {"id": 17828479, "authorName": "Hunter_ian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunter_ian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we see the car to day or tomorrow? Where in St Paul is it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748880514, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 16:08:34+00"}, {"id": 17829129, "authorName": "Joekling0610 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joekling0610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hunter_ian Car is currently in a storage unit in Woodbury. I can't make tonight work but I'm able to take work off tomorrow if you are free in the morning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748884764, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 17:19:24+00"}, {"id": 17835225, "authorName": "LEGNERK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legnerk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello: If you post when and where you will meet tomorrow in Woodbury I would love to also look at the car, I am in Bayport. IF you post the info I will try and accommodate a visit to see this car, Thanks, Kris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748928864, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-03 05:34:24+00"}, {"id": 17836482, "authorName": "Joekling0610 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joekling0610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LEGNERK Sorry missed your post. Would 11am at:\r\n 7230 Valley Creek Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748961547, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-03 14:39:07+00"}, {"id": 17837343, "authorName": "Joekling0610 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joekling0610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748967657, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-03 16:20:57+00"}, {"id": 17837360, "authorName": "Joekling0610 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joekling0610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Added some videos after showing. Going through the interior and most of the functions. Also going through the gears.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748967758, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-03 16:22:38+00"}, {"id": 17841632, "authorName": "Hunter_ian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunter_ian/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "USD $8,250 bid placed by Hunter_ian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748981486, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 20:11:26+00"}, {"id": 17842017, "authorName": "mhoffperson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhoffperson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always thought these were beautifully styled cars, but being 6 foot four and about 235 I always figured I was too big.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748982492, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-03 20:28:12+00"}, {"id": 17842979, "authorName": "Patters88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patters88/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "USD $8,400 bid placed by Patters88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748984842, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:07:22+00"}, {"id": 17843003, "authorName": "gsdb2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsdb2018/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "USD $8,500 bid placed by gsdb2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748984896, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:08:16+00"}, {"id": 17843006, "authorName": "Hunter_ian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunter_ian/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "USD $8,800 bid placed by Hunter_ian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748984900, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:08:20+00"}, {"id": 17843008, "authorName": "gsdb2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsdb2018/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "USD $9,000 bid placed by gsdb2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748984910, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:08:30+00"}, {"id": 17843016, "authorName": "Hunter_ian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunter_ian/", "bidAmount": 9250, "content": "USD $9,250 bid placed by Hunter_ian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748984928, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:08:48+00"}, {"id": 17843020, "authorName": "gsdb2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsdb2018/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "USD $10,000 bid placed by gsdb2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748984942, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:09:02+00"}, {"id": 17843027, "authorName": "Hunter_ian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunter_ian/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "USD $10,250 bid placed by Hunter_ian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748984961, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:09:21+00"}, {"id": 17843030, "authorName": "gsdb2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsdb2018/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "USD $11,000 bid placed by gsdb2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748984971, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:09:31+00"}, {"id": 17843047, "authorName": "Hunter_ian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hunter_ian/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "USD $11,500 bid placed by Hunter_ian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748985034, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:10:34+00"}, {"id": 17843076, "authorName": "gsdb2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsdb2018/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "USD $12,750 bid placed by gsdb2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748985095, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:11:35+00"}, {"id": 17843146, "authorName": "gsdb2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsdb2018/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/3/25 for USD $12,750.00 to gsdb2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748985216, "type": "system", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:13:36+00"}, {"id": 17843681, "authorName": "Joekling0610 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joekling0610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gsdb2018 Congrats! I hope you enjoy the Sonett III as much as I did. Get ready for everyone asking \u201cwhat is that?\u201d at every gas station and red light.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748986380, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-03 21:33:00+00"}]