[{"id": 9826931, "authorName": "Matt-R20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt-r20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color on one of the best Transaxle cars made! GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666268635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9826958, "authorName": "js968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/js968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Turquoise is dripping off this car...looks fabulous. Needs a dash but overall looks stunning. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666269052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9826961, "authorName": "Maxtor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxtor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unusual combo but very appealing. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666269072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9826964, "authorName": "RPM911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpm911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautiful car... But what does 'it has been refinished' actually mean? Complete repaint? Partial repaint? Deep paint correction? This needs clarification.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1666269106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9826965, "authorName": "Chicanery", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chicanery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Matt-R20: agreed! Want to proudly stand out from the sea of white/ silver/ gray SUVs? Here\u2019s your ride. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666269125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9826983, "authorName": "ErichCS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erichcs/", "bidAmount": 968, "content": "$968 bid placed by ErichCS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666269361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9826989, "authorName": "crisd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crisd/", "bidAmount": 1968, "content": "$1,968 bid placed by crisd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666269443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9826993, "authorName": "beavanjb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beavanjb/", "bidAmount": 19968, "content": "$19,968 bid placed by beavanjb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666269508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9827004, "authorName": "ErichCS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erichcs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess the next bid would be 199,968...? I'm out!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1666269614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827009, "authorName": "crisd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crisd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well darn... Now we need for someone to bid 119,968, lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666269680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827056, "authorName": "Quik944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quik944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surely it would be $29,968?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1666270403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827087, "authorName": "vh2q", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vh2q/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I have to ask the question any serious bidder is going to ask: when was the cam belt/water pump etc last done?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1666270682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827179, "authorName": "jonas1jp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonas1jp/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by jonas1jp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666271695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9827253, "authorName": "Beez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang this is going to bring ALL the money!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666272436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827324, "authorName": "Kaneway968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaneway968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vh2q from sticker in picture #103&104 looks like belt, pump and pulleys were done in august of \u201822\u2026 seller could verify\u2026 \r\n\r\nnice example of rare color\u2026 has front Euro signals with bumperette delete\u2026 cleans up the front IMO\u2026 already off to a good start with bidding\u2026 will be interested to see where it lands! GLWA\u2026.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666273010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827386, "authorName": "robroy72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robroy72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does refinished mean regarding the paintwork? Complete respray?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1666273459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827415, "authorName": "Theclutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theclutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic#83 - what's duct taped to the floor of the trunk and is the spare tire and tools missing?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666273789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827472, "authorName": "kwoodwo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwoodwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These were a lot cooler when nobody wanted them.\n\nNow the fun factor:cost ratio isn\u2019t as easy to justify", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1666274284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827499, "authorName": "beavanjb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beavanjb/", "bidAmount": 22968, "content": "$22,968 bid placed by beavanjb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666274423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9827601, "authorName": "titidvivant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/titidvivant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m surprised Porsche only made 2 of these in turquoise. You\u2019d think there would be a gaggle of turquoise 968 cabriolets equipped with Tiptronic transmissions bouncing around back then.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666275187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827624, "authorName": "titidvivant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/titidvivant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kwoodwo We could probably say the same for the 914. Rising 911 tide lifts all Porsche boats apparently.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666275338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827627, "authorName": "beavanjb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beavanjb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@titidvivant, you should check the 968 register for the list of colors and build numbers...you'll be amazed at some of the shades offered that sold under 100 units...basically was free or low cost paint to sample back then to encourage sales when Porsche was near death.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1666275362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9827765, "authorName": "titidvivant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/titidvivant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beavanjb And now it is an $11,000 option on your build sheet. How times have changed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666276504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9828092, "authorName": "Bernwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bernwood/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by Bernwood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666279303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9828362, "authorName": "Damaho912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damaho912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow gorgeous example. Super clean for having 122k miles!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666281383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9829357, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color combination. I think colors make the 968 and they should not be red, white, black or silver. Bummer on the dash. I am not sure if they are reproduced (Porsche introduced replacement dashboards for the earlier 924/ 944 cars). Just Dashes in CA can redo them like new and they do an excellent job. Price will likely be around $5k for redoing and installation. And this car really deserves it. Absolutely love the colors. Specs are neat as well, with limited slip. Looks like a fantastic condition for the miles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666286751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9830314, "authorName": "SuperCub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supercub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I have always heard , One Bidder makes a sale, Two Bidders makes and Auction and Three or more makes a RODEO!!! Get ready for the PRCA World Championships of 968 auctions !!!!!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666290396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9835595, "authorName": "beavanjb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beavanjb/", "bidAmount": 24968, "content": "$24,968 bid placed by beavanjb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666319839, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9836271, "authorName": "js968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/js968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For about 3K you can get a nice set of 17\" proper 968 fitment Cup 1's ! The turquoise is screaming for them... Just add that and a clubsport steering wheel to your bidding budget and kill them at Parade next year with this example. Rennbow...licious", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1666352540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9836993, "authorName": "universeman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/universeman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 92 968 coupe 6-speed (bought here) and it's an awesome driver. The glove box door straps here are interesting and different from mine; not sure if later or earlier or just different for first MY. Aftermarket muffler also it appears. GLWA, love these cars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666360953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9852761, "authorName": "stacksdubeurre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stacksdubeurre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow what a color ! And the tan interior to match, hope this one goes for what its worth!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666497789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9864546, "authorName": "RPM911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpm911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Four days and no answers from seller on the meaning of \u2018refinished.\u2019", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666640732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9865606, "authorName": "Pkerrigan33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkerrigan33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buddy of mine used to own this, I believe he said the whole car got repainted, but here\u2019s some more info on it, North American 968 Register production profile - Coupe\r\nNS820318\r\n\u2022 NA 968 coupe 1992-1995 Production sequence number of\r\n2,234: #258\r\n\u2022 NA 968 coupe 1992 Production sequence number of 649:\r\n#258\r\n\u2022 Exterior Color statistics: 1 of 2 Code 59 Turquoise coupes\r\n\u2022 Exterior/Interior Color combo stats: 1 of 1 Code 59\r\nTurquoise coupes paired with a cashmere/black interior\r\n\u2022 Factory options with option codes:\r\n\u2022 59 - Special metallic paint in Turquoise (a $1600 paint option)\r\no LC - Partial leather in Cashmere\r\n\u2022 XD4 - Painted crest center caps\r\no XC9 - Dark Rootwood shift knob (1 of 37 coupes)\r\n\u2022 139 - Heated driver's seat o 220 - Limited Slip differential o 437-8-way full power driver's seat\r\n\u2022 490/494 - Hi-Fi sound with 10 speakers and amps\r\n\u2022 09991 Exclusive program - present due to XD4 and XD9 options\r\n\u2022 Comments: Build date of January 1992. This coupe is #1 of the 2 Turquoise coupes. No cabriolets were produced in this color. Ten special metallic paint colors were only offered for the 1992 model year with turquoise being one of them. Only 13\r\n968 coupes were painted in special metallic paint offerings.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1666645149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9865625, "authorName": "Darinj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darinj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With that amount of mileage and looking that good, safe to assume a respray. Which is ok in my book as long as it\u2019s done correctly. \r\n\r\nEnjoyed and sold some cars with quality paint work, never an issue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666645227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9865706, "authorName": "RPM911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpm911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original paint = More valuable", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666645620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9867951, "authorName": "Darinj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darinj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not necessarily a collector, show car at this mileage. A car that can look good and be driven to enjoy, without worry. There\u2019s tremendous value in that and still worth a pretty penny.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666656424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9869412, "authorName": "1TooMany", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1toomany/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Discuss amongst yourselves please. Seems that perhaps seller is sleeping off too much Octmotorfest celebrating?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666690817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9869872, "authorName": "Dewey789", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dewey789/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@darinj how can you say it\u2019s not a collectible, just because of it\u2019s mileage. It\u2019s 1 of only 2 produced in this color combination. And even if it has had a complete respray, which I\u2019m aware is not original, it was resprayed the original color that it left the factory with. \r\n I do agree givin the mileage one could still drive it occasionally and not worry about decreasing the value. The lack of feedback from the seller will not help the sales.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666704044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9874418, "authorName": "jeff968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A rare 968 and a great color if you see it in person. It is a louder green then Wimbledon. The code 59 special metallic paint was a $1600 option back in 1992.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666728939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9875174, "authorName": "Darinj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darinj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dewey789 I didn\u2019t communicate clearly. Of course it\u2019s a stunning car. My Cab is one of one also, with 43k. It feels like a car I can drive. \r\n\r\nSome of these cars with VERY low mileage, under 15k, one might be hesitant to drive too frequently. That\u2019s what I mean by collector car, garage queen, mostly a show car. Worried about every stone chip. \r\n\r\nThis is not one of those cars. That\u2019s all. But amazing and to be appreciated and enjoyed. I don\u2019t want stone chips on my Cab, but not the end of the world, like on a all original pristine low milage car. \r\n\r\nSee what I mean?", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1666731973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9883310, "authorName": "zstephen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zstephen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice example", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666811997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9884869, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1666817635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9884942, "authorName": "Looking4aporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/looking4aporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Been waiting for a driving video!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666817895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9885049, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy the driving video! A joy to drive!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666818419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9885612, "authorName": "shervinator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shervinator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A '90s version of an '80s car, in a '90s shade of an '80s color.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1666820845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9886667, "authorName": "mkxair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkxair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really interesting car. I never knew Porsche made a 4 cylinder 3.0 motor.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666825346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9888833, "authorName": "stacksdubeurre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stacksdubeurre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "surprised this one isn't getting more action. These 968 combine many desirable cues from Porsche's design heritage and the color/interior combo is to die-for. Plus its a 6-speed coupe ! A bunch of people are gonna see this one later and kick themselves for missing out !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1666859443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9888966, "authorName": "Bernwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bernwood/", "bidAmount": 26944, "content": "$26,944 bid placed by Bernwood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666869156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9889074, "authorName": "RPM911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpm911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stacksdubuerre Almost total lack of seller engagement - and failure to explain paint 'refinish' - is probably part of the problem. It may be a great looking car, but lower miles and original paint would make this car a collectible winner. Someone may get a great driver quality 968 for a great price, or the last few minutes could be wild. Wonder where that reserve is...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666873137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9889309, "authorName": "Ayrton-B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayrton-b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That 90's Teal....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666876189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9889632, "authorName": "bobmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way too much emphasis on the paint. It's a 30 year old car with 122,000 miles on it. It's a beautiful and desirable color and probably had a complete respray. So what. Fortunately it won't wind up in a museum collection. These cars are low production, beautifully designed and a blast to drive. Buy it and enjoy it for what it is!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1666879781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9889650, "authorName": "LSU2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsu2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DSFM - thank you for the video, your driving gloves are simply awesome. GLWA this afternoon..!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666880045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9889670, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LSU2020 - Thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666880101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9889750, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for your comments and bids and to the entire @BaT team for another great listing. This 968 6-SPD is a stunning example and a 1 of 1! Displaying a quality older repaint in its rare shade of Turquoise Metallic this 968 is simply one of the most beautiful examples we have seen. In preparation for its sale this 968 has received a major service and detailing. Additionally, it has been certified by Porsche Classic. A turn-key ready example that is a joy to drive and we are looking forward to sending it off to a great new home today! Currently a bargain! \r\n\r\nWe have enjoyed speaking and emailing with many of you and encourage interested bidders to contact us via the \u201cContact Seller\u201d button with any last-minute questions. We are here and happy to help!\r\n\r\nShould the winning bidder need assistance with National or International transportation we have great contact and will be happy to assist with logistics.\r\n\r\nRemember we are here to SELL, BID to WIN!\r\n\r\n#DRIVECLASSICS\r\n\r\nYour Friends, \r\n\r\nDSFM2005", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666880699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9889819, "authorName": "ThrillBaby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thrillbaby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dsfm2005. Questions about respray and other issues have been asked. Unfortunately they weren\u2019t directed to you so you may not have seen them. Would you mind going through the comments and responding? Cheers!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666881350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9889905, "authorName": "titidvivant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/titidvivant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m tired of all the \u201cit will never be a collector\u201d comments. This car was clearly part of a very tasteful car collection.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1666882140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9890082, "authorName": "JetCity993RS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetcity993rs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "interesting to see what a great color combo will mean for this car. If it was a low mile air cooled 911 - any air cooled 911 - the color would be a big deal. Not sure how it will effect the price of a relatively high mile 968. That said, it is very pretty and NOT silver! :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666883622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9890383, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As always we are her to SELL, don't lose it! Best to all the bidders!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666886258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9890707, "authorName": "CarNova99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnova99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a good deal?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666888703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9890712, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A gift!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666888775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9890717, "authorName": "Forloveofcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forloveofcars/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Forloveofcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666888819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9890811, "authorName": "Beez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Collectible? Not collectible? Pshaw! Yes to BOTH! Buy it and drive it like a Porsche was meant to be driven!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666889555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9890847, "authorName": "JetCity993RS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetcity993rs/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by JetCity993RS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666889788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9890889, "authorName": "Forloveofcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forloveofcars/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Forloveofcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666890012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9890928, "authorName": "JetCity993RS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetcity993rs/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by JetCity993RS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666890187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9890937, "authorName": "ralt12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralt12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great color combination.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666890214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9890992, "authorName": "Darinj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darinj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a steal!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666890462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9890999, "authorName": "Bernwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bernwood/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Bernwood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666890475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9891033, "authorName": "Bernwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bernwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/27/22 for $35,000 to Bernwood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666890602, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9891045, "authorName": "Darinj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darinj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great purchase, congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1666890630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891047, "authorName": "Jcwiza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcwiza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666890636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891068, "authorName": "ErichCS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erichcs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy cool car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666890704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891072, "authorName": "ralt12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralt12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "argh....I'm putting my (higher) bid in, and I had to update my card info....great buy, I think.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666890729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891074, "authorName": "DSFM2005 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfm2005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bernwood Congrats you finally got one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666890733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891077, "authorName": "beavanjb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beavanjb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought IMO, the color makes this extra special and nobody is looking at your mileage while enjoying/showing this car off...which will bring every eye at C&C and on the road.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666890745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891131, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I might have a different view on the result. I think this car was slightly well sold. No harm done for the buyer though.\n\nThe car needs the dash fixed and potentially a repaint. I was interested in the car, given its great colors, and dug around a bit. I came to the conclusion that the repaint did not quite hit Turquoise Metallic as it appeared too light and too green (Check Rennbow and pics 51, 52, 59 and 60 where the contrast to the unpainted door jambs can be seen). So prospective sellers did their due diligence, me thinks. The car would be sensational with a repaint and the dash fixed and I think it really deserves it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666890980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891148, "authorName": "JetCity993RS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetcity993rs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had to jump on a damn zoom call. Oh well, color is great, and the interior looked quite nice also. Enjoy the car. Wondering what a new dash will cost and how expensive it would be to have it installed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666891065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891152, "authorName": "carboncow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carboncow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good lord...things are getting weirder by the day around here...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666891085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891203, "authorName": "JetCity993RS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetcity993rs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mbaum, agree. The color combo basically placed it about $10K above a similar mile black or silver car. The dash cost? I have no idea, but had I got the car on my bid that probably would've been the first thing I'd fix. Knowing Porsches (I've owned over a dozen 911's and currently have a low mile 1985 3.2 and 1996 993TT) I'd guess the dash would not be cheap. Just a guess.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666891341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891371, "authorName": "waybill908", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waybill908/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbaum, really? \"I came to the conclusion that the repaint did not quite hit Turquoise Metallic as it appeared too light and too green (Check Rennbow and pics 51, 52, 59 and 60 where the contrast to the unpainted door jambs can be seen).\"\n\nYou can't decipher slight difference in hue from a photograph, the light is hitting those panels differently. Watch the video carefully, the repaint looks excellent and do you think a substandard paint job would be part of that collection, doubtful.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666892004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891810, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Waybill908 - Agree on the dangers of only using photographs. I also did more due diligence on the car with people that know this one.\r\n\r\n@Greggers13 - I do not think Porsche has reproduced this type of late 944/ 968 dash. They did so for the earlier 944/ 924 dash. But there is Just Dashes here in California that do superb repairs. They are pricy and have a very long waiting list. When I checked to repair the dash in my Alfa Junior Zagato, I got a quote of $3,500 for the dash without removal/ installation, which I would estimate is another $1 - $1.5k.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1666893594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9891889, "authorName": "JetCity993RS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetcity993rs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mbaum, i have a restored datsun 280Z as part of my little collection. Same thing there on the dash. Expensive and time consuming to replace. Luckily my Z was always stored indoors and has the original dash in perfect condition. One of the plusses of living in the cloudy NW is that interiors last longer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1666893853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9895874, "authorName": "Ross", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ross/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carboncow I know what you mean.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1666911024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10388021, "authorName": "ah1318", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ah1318/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nobody wanted to call out the driving gloves?? lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1672614696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11073857, "authorName": "acd683", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acd683/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car was flipped almost immediately, now being sold for 52k LOL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1680054865, "type": "comment"}]