[{"id": 2562700, "authorName": "joemair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cheapest entry price to the Gullwing Club. \r\n\r\nHowever, what is up with the NY location, SD title and two month ownership period? Just curious as to the circumstances.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1538183400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2562771, "authorName": "S2000andElise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s2000andelise/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joemair \r\n\r\nImporting profit $$$ \r\n\r\nPeople doing this all over. They import them cheap from Japan, title in very friendly state (Dakotas/Montana/FL/Az) and resell for profit \r\n\r\nRinse and repeat :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538185645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2562772, "authorName": "T4timdetta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t4timdetta/", "bidAmount": 100, "content": "$100 bid placed by T4timdetta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538185672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2562781, "authorName": "Joshie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joshie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it take on water? Seals on the gulls look lose or worn.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538185953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2562783, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes @S2000andElise, please know that I have been looking for an autozam Az-1 for over a year and a half now and this is the best example I have come across so I purchased it for a pretty penny.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538186024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2562793, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by jbdesk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538186285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2562803, "authorName": "T4timdetta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t4timdetta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best part of this car is you cant use the excuse of \u201ci dont have the room for it.\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538186566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2562790, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joshie no water leaks what so ever the, inner door seals are perfect. The car spent time outside in the rain here in New York and no water got into the cabin. The seals you are speaking of do not function as water seals but function as cosmetic trim pieces on the roof that border the top glass windows. I hope this clears your question, thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538186635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2562849, "authorName": "Longlivethestick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longlivethestick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's so nice to see something truly exotic for once. I was getting tired of the LaFerraris, 918's and all Aston Martins.....", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1538188014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2562864, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seminerio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538188696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2562934, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigredruf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538191802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563097, "authorName": "Archerz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archerz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These things are so cool. Makes a miata seem like a boring, oversized land yacht.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538207503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563187, "authorName": "chasgould", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasgould/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please explain why you are selling it after only two months, edpecially if you hunted for one for a year and went through all the effort of import, and this is the nicest one that you could find. I\u2019m confused.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1538224116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563231, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chasgould I have thought for a while that AZ-1 was unique to the US market, so I waited for a good one to come for sale. If you didn\u2019t realize only 5k of these were made and no one took care of them. I found this very clean example after looking for one for a while so I bought it. Trying to make a profit and the others in here have done well. Mine is by far the cleanest example that has come up for sale. Does this answer your question?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538225733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563233, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chasgould , A flip , nothing wrong . done here frequently", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1538225743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563235, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lee_anzola thank you sir", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538225795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563239, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the '80s and '90s I bet Mazda was a terrific and fun place to work, it shows with their products.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538225847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563348, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seen several of these now, including one in person at the Greenwood Auto Show this past summer - this is the best color i've seen on one so far....GLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538230577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563397, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joshie take a look at picture number 47 and 48 for the condition of the actual door seal that seals the door from water coming in. As said before the other ones are just cosmetic trim pieces.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538232519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563427, "authorName": "Vonder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vonder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Click here for a video Leno recently did with the owner of an Autozam in the same color combo: https://youtu.be/X4RcyRYVa6U. Interesting little car. GLWA! B-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538233692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563431, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vonder so glad you posted this, this little car is amazing to drive. Watched the video a few weeks ago, thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538233817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563440, "authorName": "easterly4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easterly4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe the spare tire always was stored behind drivers seat. The radiator cover in frunk just looks like it should be where the spare sits. Looks as thought this car was repainted at some point. Its missing front badge and rear AZ-1 sticker. @jpg1112 is there any evidence of overspray or damage if it needed repaint?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538234227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563461, "authorName": "easterly4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easterly4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just an observation, @jpg1112. Paint looks terrific btw! Debadging is a thing with some folks too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538235391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563457, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@easterly4 to the best of my knowledge the paint is original and it was never resprayed. There is not evidence re spray what so ever on the panels and all panels look uniform. Also the few paint chips the car has, shows only one layer of paint. Most likely the badges were removed by the previous owner, not sure why de badgeing the car leads you to believe it was repainted. Also if the car was in an accident and repaired it would have an R rating from the Japanese inspection sheet as ratings are very strict in Japan.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538235534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563465, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@easterly4 thank you, the paint is in amazing condition for its age and that is why I bought it. I personally detailed the car my self before putting it up for sale.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538235563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563480, "authorName": "Zimmiz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zimmiz/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Zimmiz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538236153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2563673, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The blue color looks so right! The only thing this one needs is the BOV that was on the previous BAT Autozam.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538245469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563680, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@j.p._Dashpot this one its all stock, the way it should be...sorry no BOV here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538246150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2563941, "authorName": "KudaRag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kudarag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JPG1112, very nice car. I bought one recently in the same colour as yours. Yes I live in Canada. They originally only came in red or blue with the dark gray lower panels. I just want to say that these are awesome, fun, peppy little cars. They get attention wherever you go, so if you don't mind talking to strangers about your car, make a bid. As you have stated, the trim that is around the doors which includes the roof area glass is just cosmetic to protect the glass. Great car. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538259552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2564150, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kudarag thank you sir.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538273350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2564356, "authorName": "Thaxted2bat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaxted2bat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chasgould \r\ngoogle- car from........... (insert country or origin here). Import to your nearest port of entry.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538312440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2564564, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I found some information on how to read a Japanese auction sheet.\n\n\nhttps://tinyurl.com/y9sg246a\n\nSummary for this Autozam:\n\nOverall Grade 4: \"The exterior may have some scratches/scrapes and dents. The car is in above average condition. No Crash history\nThe interior may have some tears, cigarette burn marks, and/or stains. They will require some minor repair. The auction sheet will tell us in more detail.\nGenerally a 4 grade car is a good target and the most popular for export. Price range will be in the top 30%.\"\n\nInterior Grade B: Minor repairs are not necessary.\nThe most popular grade for export. Very clean interior.\n\nI'm guessing the Grade 4 rating is based mostly on the exterior condition of this car as the interior grade suggests no interior problems.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538326604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2564650, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@j.p._dashpot thank you for posting this. Please know that it is extremely hard to find an Autozam AZ-1 with a 4 rating, if not impossible. Almost all the AZ-1s I have seen have very low ratings and many are rated R. This one is rare and was well taken care of.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538331852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2564857, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by jbdesk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538345792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2565007, "authorName": "wolfthewhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfthewhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is far and above the best example of an AZ-1 I've seen, and having just purchased the one here on BAT last week, I can say that I am madly in love with my car. Mine has a few things that have been messed with, but easily kept up with a 1994 Miata R-Package, and has garnered WAY more attention than I expected.\n\nI did put mine through the paces today with an autocross, (yeah, I can feel some of you cringing) but let me tell you this: Nothing, and I mean nothing, will put a smile on your face faster than driving an AZ-1 fast. I love a Cappuccino, and a Beat, but the three AZ-1's I have met have been showstoppers and absolutely the best car to have fun in.\n\nMany cars I have dreamed about, I got to drive and felt just a bit disappointed. I can truly say that this car is not one of them. It has left me even more impressed the longer I have it. It might be a bit quirky to get in and out of, and won't outrun many things in a straight line, but if you like curvy roads, this car is absolutely amazing.\n\n@JPG1112: GLWTA, Person who wins this auction: You will not regret it.\n\n\nP.S: I swear, no one paid me to advertise here, I just love my car that much.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1538355472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2565018, "authorName": "wolfthewhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfthewhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@J.P._Dashpot\r\n\r\nThat BOV is absolutely hilarious. If you are cruising at about 60mph, and the A/C turns off, it actually causes a little blow off sound because the motor isn't working as hard. I'm going to attempt to bring mine back a little closer to stock, but that BOV stays.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538355833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2565287, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wolfthewhite thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538393665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2565313, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I owned it the license plate would have to be \"Ka Zam\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538396724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2565558, "authorName": "krodista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krodista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it just how the photos are showing, or are the rims mismatched color wise?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538405981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2565598, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krodista the front passengers and rear drivers side wheels are a bit lighter then the other two wheels. The other two wheels are the original dark gray color. Two must have faded over time, not sure why this happened but the car was purchased like this. The two lighter wheels can easy be color matched to the two dark gray wheels by any wheel restoration shop. Please note the wheels are in great shape and have very few imperfections if any (see pictures).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538407128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2565609, "authorName": "ThreePedalCollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/threepedalcollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wolfthewhite I am glad you get it bud. So many people think we are crazy... and it's only because they have never romped on one of these 3cyl turbo kei cars. Its too much fun. It's best dollar : fun ratio in a car hands down.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538407148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2565635, "authorName": "krodista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krodista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JPG1112 any chance you plan to get it on a lift to better examine the underside? How is the seat bolstering? Any cracks or major wear in the Rubber seals? There seems to be a decent amount of spot rusting throughout car, is there any major rusting seen?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538407780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2565699, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Krodista The pictures show no rusting under the body (picture 73) and the car has no major rust sports that I have seen. The worst rust I have seen through out the car is on picture number 69 which is a picture of the rear brake dust cover and the minimal rust around the drivers side head light. The seat bolsters are in great shape and do not have any tares on them. The rubber seals are also in great shape and show not signs of cracking. I believe the pictures present the car very well. Sorry I do not have access to a lift and please let me know if this addresses your questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538409489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2566887, "authorName": "Foof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wolfthewhite Hey, you're the reason I'm on here looking at these! I had no idea what the AZ-1 was before seeing yours at autocross yesterday. Now I NEED one!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538425606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2566940, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@foof Bid on mine, you will not be disappointed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538426178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2567172, "authorName": "Foof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jpg1112 is the fuel gauge inop? The needle doesn't seem to budge in the \"Engine Start and Idle\" video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538427992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2567211, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Foof Its fine and working, it just doesn't have much gas in it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538428286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2567367, "authorName": "KudaRag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kudarag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a couple more comments. 45,230 kms. is 28,269 miles. That is very low for these cars. Grade 4 on the exterior is a great rating. 5 is the highest and only new cars in showroom condition rate that high. 2 is a very poor rating. Below that is an R rating which signifies accident damage or extensive repairs or mods. For the interior B is very good condition. There were only 4,392 of these cars produced and as I understand there may be around 2,000 of them remaining. How many in North America? I am sure that there aren't very many here. Once again as I stated before, these cars are very fun to drive. You will have a huge smile on your face. As I have heard said before, it is way more fun to drive a slow car fast as it is to drive a fast car slow. In other words you can achieve this cars driving potential without ending up in jail for driving 200mph on a public road. Go on YouTube to find the easy way to get in and out of these cars. Good luck with the bidding.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1538429312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2567408, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kudarag thank you very much. You are correct about the driving experience, when the turbo builds boost, which is almost instant, this little thing takes off...pure joy and the reason why there is no gas in the tank.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538429764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2568316, "authorName": "rolandt15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rolandt15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd trade my S-Cargo for this thing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538441772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2569192, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, the interest has died for my Autozam AZ-1. Again, I wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful insight and comments.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538492047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2569459, "authorName": "KV8TR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kv8tr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the AC/heater work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538498633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2569530, "authorName": "Impslap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/impslap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw one of these at the Japanese Classic Car Show in Long Beach a couple of weeks ago. It was definitely getting attention. After the recent Leno vid interest definitely is piqued in the enthusiast circles. I see this one bringing strong money as this appears to be a very good example.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538499951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2569609, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kv8tr both work and A/C blows cold air.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538501724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2569614, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Impslap thank you very much. I knew over a year ago that this car was something special and I purchased it before the Jay Leno video, I guess I got lucky with the timing. When I decided to import one, I knew it was going to be the best example I could find. As stated below, it did take sometime to locate such a nice example as many were not maintained well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538502262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2569648, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, in the video Jay Leno said he wanted to purchase one, I wish there was a way I could tell him about this one...haha.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538502296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2569783, "authorName": "RJ80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rj80/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just drove one of these (Mazdaspeed version) about a month ago and they're really special little cars. Emphasis on \"little.\" I'd love to own one and while I fit inside, I'm just not able to get very comfortable. The real problem is clearance between center console/left thigh/left side of steering wheel. As a result, I couldn't fully turn the steering wheel with my left hand. Still, what fun to drive and amazing looks and rarity for the money! I'd just recommend that anyone try the car on for size before pulling the trigger. Unless you're cool with just keeping it in the living room as decoration -- my wife isn't, unfortunately.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538504248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2569869, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rJ80 Jay Leno seemed to fit in the AZ-1 just fine, he is 5-11.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538505090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2571205, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 8888, "content": "$8,888 bid placed by J.P._Dashpot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538516506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2571200, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wolfthewhite: Do you have the make and model of the BOV that's on your AZ-1? Is the BOV something special for a Kei or just a generic BOV?\n(Thinking ahead.)\nSeller: Sorry for going off-topic. I'll place a bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538516631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572219, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 9999, "content": "$9,999 bid placed by jbdesk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538534319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2572220, "authorName": "wolfthewhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfthewhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@J.P._Dashpot I do not know offhand, but I can see if I can find out. We can continue this conversation in my listing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538534692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572516, "authorName": "easterly4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easterly4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jpg1112 or any others familiar with the AZ-1. I understand from a little research (i.e., Jay Leno's video), the engine access is obviously limited from the trunk because the engine is so far forward, but there is an access panel behind the seats which requires removal of at least one seat. How difficult is common maintenance work like oil changes, belt replacement, alternator replacement, etc? Is oil and filter change easily done? I once owned a Triumph Daytona 675 triple. That would be a cool swap if feasible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538566233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572522, "authorName": "easterly4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easterly4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How hard is it to perform maintenance like oil/filter changes? I understand some maintenance has to bve done from inside the cabin via an access panel behind the seats requiring the seats to be taken out. What maintenance requires being done from inside?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538566923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572693, "authorName": "KudaRag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kudarag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that someone already mentioned this, but Jay Leno reviewed one of these on his YouTube channel. Here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4RcyRYVa6U. He seemed impressed enough to mention that he would like to buy one. Something else about these cars that is interesting. If you told someone that you had a car that the engine was a DOHC turbo with intercooler, mid-engine, rear wheel drive, 4 wheel disc brakes, 5 speed manual transmission with gullwing doors they would think that you had a $250,000 exotic supercar. Surprise! That's how cool these JDM Kei cars are. Once again @JPG1112 good luck with the auction. I am sure that someone as keen as I am about these cars will see the allure of the beautiful AZ-1 that you have for sale here.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1538573128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572833, "authorName": "bmwm1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned a AZ1 for some time and love the car. Its like going to the race track on every ride while doing only 35MPH. The car rotates easily has good pep but is a bit undersprung so it wallows a bit. I also have a Beat and the AZ-! is just more fun to drive but also much more of a production on egress as well as fitting. I am 5'10\" and 155 and just fit but can't heel toe as my legs are bent around the steering wheel.\n\nThis car looks very very good. Mostly stock, wish it did not have the luggage rack.\n\nAs for working on them all has been fine with mine. I had a turbo manifold come lose and it was repaired through the access hole behind the passenger seat as was a coolant line. \n\nThe car has been very dependable and when I got it it needed paint. So I pulled all the body panels off in about 2 hours and brought them to the paint shop. This is a very cool feature.\n\nThe door pistons do go bad every 4 years or so but replacements are out there. If you live in warm climates they work better hot.\n\nOh one more thing, Ferrari Dinos are small light sportscars that were pricey when new but cheap for a while. They made 4000 Dinos and Autozam/Suzuki made 4000 Az-1. do we see a pattern with Dinos 20 yeas older than Az-1 selling for 400k . Get them now!!!\n\nGLWTA This car should be 25k or more today !!!! Listening Jay?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1538576498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2573921, "authorName": "Cratecruncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cratecruncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I watched a youtube video of an AZ-1 owner driving on a twisty road and he was so bunched up there wasn't room to heel and toe and he had to keep his hands on the wheel at 11 and 1 o'clock so his elbows didn't hit his thighs. I love little cars but I think this one is a just too little for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqFhMdm-khE", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538593056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2574164, "authorName": "krodista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krodista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmwm1 The Luggage rack really kills it for me as well. As to working on them, its a very very small access area. Watching someone change the oil on these is a test in patience to say the least. Its a cool car which is fantastic to drive, but would be hard to daily (at least as your solo car) as parts arent readily available in the states. That and as mentioned above working on them is tough knuckles.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538595315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2575826, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The luggage rack could be unbolted from the trunk lid. I easily removed it when I was detailing the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538609844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2575845, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krodista I do not believe this will be someones daily driver and parts can easily be sourced from Japan if needed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538610514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2578134, "authorName": "krodista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krodista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JPG1112 removed, but looks like its going to leave some holes behind when its gone...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538679283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2579564, "authorName": "Ron13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ron13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If only I had a second residence outside of the Peoples Republic of California, This would be mine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538689395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2579789, "authorName": "wolfthewhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfthewhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krodista It probably wouldn't take much to fix the holes left behind, if you really wanted to remove it. Honestly, if this car doesn't go to someone willing to fix that if they don't like the luggage rack, I'd be surprised. It might not be too hard to find a replacement rear deck lid if you have some Japanese skill / someone nearby who has some Japanese skill.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538692053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2579913, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wolfthewhite Agreed, this should not be the deterrent for someone who willing to purchase this as the car as it is in such great shape. An already paint blue deck lid can be sourced from Japan, if I was keeping the car I personally would source a speed version deck lid with the high wing spoiler. If the buyer really dislikes the luggage rack, they could do what your seller did to the deck lid, place bolts with flush heads in the holes to cover them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538695363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2580278, "authorName": "EVolver98056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evolver98056/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a '92 Cappuccino & '93 Every. They both share the same F6A engine as this AZ-1. Great cars, I can't say enough good things about them. \r\n\r\nThis one should fetch more $ than the last one. It's a lot nicer & not as modified. Maybe better without the chromey-chrome rack. It's all about the doors. You'll rule at any car show or cars and coffee. Nothing else is better for the money.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538705198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2580408, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know very little about these. Do they have good Air conditioning?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538710616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2580446, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mustang15 yes they do.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538712150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2580747, "authorName": "MtnCrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtncrk/", "bidAmount": 10099, "content": "$10,099 bid placed by MtnCrk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538742724, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2581385, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here for questions, good luck everyone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538758746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2581574, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rj80, I have a friend looking for a Mazdaspeed model. If the one you drove is/was for sale, do you mind sharing the info?\nBeing 6'-7\", I would have to cut myself in half to drive this LOL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538761593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582582, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 10349, "content": "$10,349 bid placed by jbdesk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538771721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2582831, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 10600, "content": "$10,600 bid placed by Hollywoodcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538773608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2582965, "authorName": "jdb1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdb1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an excellent example of this car, I'm surprised Leno isn't bidding. If you want an AZ-1 then this is it. On a side note I thought I read a mention of the spare tire placement. If memory serves me correctly the spare was originally in the front trunk but (for safety reasons) was moved to behind the drivers seat. Makes sense in the event of a front end collision. Now where the heck is Jay right now? Seller: Does it come with a bento box lunch?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538774804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582989, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello seller please answer the question about the fuel gauge and temp gauge. Do they work properly?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538774940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582999, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hollywoodcarguy all work properly. I answered the fuel guage question below.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538775134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583004, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 10850, "content": "$10,850 bid placed by jbdesk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583006, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 11200, "content": "$11,200 bid placed by Hollywoodcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583011, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 11450, "content": "$11,450 bid placed by jbdesk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583013, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Hollywoodcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775253, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583014, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve Off!!! This car will sell today.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1538775262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583021, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by jbdesk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583022, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Hollywoodcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775330, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583023, "authorName": "easterly4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easterly4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583025, "authorName": "KV8TR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kv8tr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Leno is bidding!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538775371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583027, "authorName": "JohnnyCruz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnycruz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks seller not in this race but like to know this info. One day will jump in and this comment is helpful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583029, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 14300, "content": "$14,300 bid placed by jbdesk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583030, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Hollywoodcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583032, "authorName": "easterly4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easterly4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woot!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583034, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by jbdesk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583038, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Hollywoodcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775460, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583042, "authorName": "easterly4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easterly4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller must be happy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583045, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Disciplined bidding by @jbdesk. Hollywood bidding by that carguy. Good stuff.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583046, "authorName": "Joshie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joshie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will it be 2 kei cars for Hollywood this week", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583051, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dont give up @jbdesk", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538775550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583053, "authorName": "xjasonx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xjasonx/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by xjasonx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775569, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583057, "authorName": "Joshie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joshie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Out of nowhere!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583056, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Hollywoodcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583058, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, left field...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583064, "authorName": "easterly4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easterly4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Slugfest!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583072, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/5/18 for $16,500 to Hollywoodcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775706, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2583071, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on this is a great one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583074, "authorName": "easterly4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/easterly4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy for a cool car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583078, "authorName": "jdb1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdb1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hollywoodcarguy: Is it possible to adopt me?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538775752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583080, "authorName": "concubidated", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concubidated/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the club!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538775779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583081, "authorName": "JPG1112 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpg1112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was another amazing experience, thank you again BaT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538775793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583085, "authorName": "xjasonx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xjasonx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dammmmmmn! if youre really in hollywoody please let me sit in it :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583094, "authorName": "Hollywoodcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollywoodcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two Kei cars this week for Hollywoodcarguy's wife. Sure wish you guys hadn't run us up the elevator. Good for the seller, for us not so good. Happy to have both cars for her collection.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1538775859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583101, "authorName": "xjasonx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xjasonx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wtg, i was hoping to get a matching one with @concubidated :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538775945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583141, "authorName": "jdb1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdb1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't fret Hollywood. I foresee this car going nowhere but up in value. 25k in 3 years or so easy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538776403, "type": "comment"}]