[{"id": 9671547, "authorName": "VWKen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwken/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by VWKen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671589, "authorName": "Spacemen3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spacemen3/", "bidAmount": 5435, "content": "$5,435 bid placed by Spacemen3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664655538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9673489, "authorName": "Slowroller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowroller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bus, Is there a reason it has a type 1 motor? I thought the last year for that was 71/72 then they went to the so called pancake motor (Type 2). Maybe different countries had different set ups. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664672172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9673774, "authorName": "CaptainMyCaptain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captainmycaptain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Lucky Lady Lounge and Our Lady of Immeasurable Concern went in together and bought an \u201981 Type 2 Bus in these exact colors a while back. They use it to shuttle folks back and forth from the bar to the football game on Friday nights because of the complete lack of parking over at the field behind the school. It works out well for both parties, as most of the folks who pick up the shuttle at the Lucky Lady come in after the game and throw back a few to celebrate the victory, or more commonly, forget the loss.\r\n\r\nThe \u2018Immeasurable Concern Trojans suffered a brutal defeat at the hands of the vastly superior Wharton Wolverines last night, so the crowd was more animated than usual back at the Lucky Lady. By the time Sister Thelma pulled the V-Dub up and let @HAN2014, @Roundheadlights, @Old_Ned, @Doremonger\r\n@Coffeebreak, and @Vintage_Volvo out the sliding passenger door it was pretty wild inside. Indications were that Old_Ned may have been passing around a flask inside the bus, so the crowd inside had nothing on the one coming in from the game.\r\n\r\nLucinda from the Grounds for Divorce coffee shop got her nipple pierced in front of the whole crowd. On an unrelated note, Chad from the Piggly Wiggly apparently sucks at darts. Sister Thelma parked the bus over at the Ben Franklin and walked over, probably just so she could be the designated driver if there was a call for one.\r\n\r\n@KiwiinAussie and @NeverEnoughGold were discussing how the Type 2 Bus wound up with a Type 1 engine. \u201cAll I know is that one of us is right and the other one is you!\u201d Kiwi was heard to say. \r\n\r\nRusty from the Rusty Hammer Hardware Store and @HairlessB29 were talking about how hot it had been on the field before the game. \u201cIt was so hot, I saw a bird blow on a worm before he ate it,\u201d Rusty said.\r\n\r\n\u201cI was sweating so much that I hydroplaned off the toilet seat right on to the floor and almost rolled out of the stall while they were singing the National Anthem.\u201d the Bald Bomber said. (It\u2019s always tough to top the Bomber when he\u2019s on a roll.)\r\n\r\nBrother Bob from Fort Stockton Second Baptist never misses a game, despite the ecclesiastical differences, and was taking the loss pretty hard. \u201cI\u2019ve never seen the Trojans so deflated,\u201d Bob sighed. Trixie from the Klip-N-Dye beauty salon started to say something, but thought better of it.\r\n\r\nIt was Chad\u2019s turn at darts again, so I stepped outside, avoiding any possibility of friendly fire. @VTfly and @Motcat were out admiring the Bus. Or I thought they were, anyway. \u201cI\u2019m just sayin\u2019,\u201d Motcat said, \u201cpeople who confuse the words \u2018burro\u2019 and \u2018burrow\u2019 don\u2019t know their ass from a hole in the ground.\u201d I assumed that had something to do with the bus being a German VW built in Mexico, but wasn\u2019t sure.\r\n\r\nI figured it was time to get going before Buttercup missed me and ran back inside to grab my jacket and head home. As I passed the table over in the corner I heard Lucinda ask Trixie, \u201cWhat does it mean when a man is in your bed, gasping for breath, and calling your name?\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cProbably that you didn\u2019t hold down the pillow for long enough,\u201d Trixie replied.\r\n\r\nJust another typical Friday night in Fort Stockton. The Trojans play the Junction Jackrabbits in Junction next week. I may buy a ticket on the Type 2 for the road trip.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1664676827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9673991, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaptainMyCaptain \u201cIt was so hot, I saw a bird blow on a worm before he ate it,\u201d Rusty said. I would add, this is likely why Trojans are so deflated. When this happens the result is kids will be kids.\r\n\r\nIf you need me, I'll be chatting about the hardware business with Rusty Hammer. I'm pretty sure he nailed it...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1664681734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9674157, "authorName": "fbuzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbuzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a big problem with the missing cooling fan ducting on the engine. As shown in the two engines photos that show the inside of the engine compartment, the dual hoses that exit fresh cooling air out of the fan shroud are missing. With the results to the engine is in a serious overheating configuration due to lack of proper air flow around the cylinders and heads, plus the less air for the oil cooler. Can the seller respond to this concern?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664687322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9674314, "authorName": "VTfly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtfly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaptainMyCaptain another classic!!! As I passed the table over in the corner I heard Lucinda ask Trixie, \u201cWhat does it mean when a man is in your bed, gasping for breath, and calling your name?\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cProbably that you didn\u2019t hold down the pillow for long enough,\u201d Trixie replied.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664701646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9675566, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaptainMyCaptain \nThe Trojan\u2019s defeat was enough to make Tom Criise have a blood transfusion.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664727095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9676721, "authorName": "HAN2014", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/han2014/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaptainMyCaptain glad to make an appearance, at least in spirit anyway! To commemorate, I\u2019ve got a tall whiskey on ice waiting - is it 5:00 anywhere yet?\r\n\r\n@neverenoughgold \u201cI would add, this is likely why Trojans are so deflated. When this happens the result is kids will be kids.\u201d My first reading was \u201cwhen this happens, the result will be kids.\u201d, so I had to read it again. True on both counts!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664733814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9680170, "authorName": "KiwiinAussie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwiinaussie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaptainMyCaptain good to be back with the Posssie at the GFD cafe again. @HAN2014 it was 5.00 am here in Melbourne so you are clear!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664761616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9680206, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaptainMyCaptain , I resemble that remark.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664762257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9680841, "authorName": "ddsncs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddsncs/", "bidAmount": 5550, "content": "$5,550 bid placed by ddsncs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664794011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9685208, "authorName": "Armchair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/armchair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slowroller, this is a Mexican market Bus...which never received the Type 4 engine you speak of. They had the upright engine and then went to an inline 4 cylinder, water cooled engine, with front mounted radiator, similar to the 2006-14 Brazilian Buses. Brazilian Buses also retained an upright 1584cc air cooled type 1 engine prior to the switch to water cooling, except for a water cooled diesel option for a few years in the 1980s. Even in Europe, they kept the upright engine until the end of the bay window bus production, as standard equipment, with the Type 4 engine as an option. The US may be the only market that the Type 4 engine was standard equipment, beginning in the 1972 model year.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664826035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9726231, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cue in the \u2018little miss sunshine\u2019 jokes\r\n\r\nSeriously though, these VW buses especially this cheerful color will make you smile and even the hardest day.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665243513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9726732, "authorName": "PalmSpringskid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palmspringskid/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by PalmSpringskid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665247553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9726758, "authorName": "Mariano6909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mariano6909/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is my parents dream car, it\u2019s in really nice condition too after looking at market for these for a while", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665247704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9727316, "authorName": "pat.gold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pat.gold/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by pat.gold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665250097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9727378, "authorName": "Mariano6909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mariano6909/", "bidAmount": 10700, "content": "$10,700 bid placed by Mariano6909", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665250318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9727445, "authorName": "SnS-420 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sns-420/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s getting closer to the finish line guys! \r\nI\u2019ll be waiting to see who takes the bus home and hope to see some action towards the end. Happy biding !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665250535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9727558, "authorName": "PalmSpringskid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palmspringskid/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by PalmSpringskid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665250973, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9727805, "authorName": "07041972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/07041972/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by 07041972", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665252180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9728035, "authorName": "55cameo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/55cameo/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by 55cameo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665253218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9728163, "authorName": "Mariano6909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mariano6909/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Mariano6909", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665253847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9728204, "authorName": "SnS-420 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sns-420/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just under 3 hours, I see some nice action out there. \r\nThank you all for bidding, good luck on o all !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665254027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9728626, "authorName": "PalmSpringskid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palmspringskid/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by PalmSpringskid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665256143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9729292, "authorName": "Martoon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martoon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was wondering why it had a Type 2 engine and 14\" wheels....I guess I didn't know these were built that late in Mexico. Very nice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665258980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9730103, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/8/22 at $16,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665263822, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9730114, "authorName": "piedmont07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piedmont07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM? On a No Reserve auction?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1665263875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9730132, "authorName": "67BRAUN912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67braun912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why does it say \"No reserve?\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1665263949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9730149, "authorName": "ddsncs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddsncs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was no Reserve on this VW?????", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665264004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9730167, "authorName": "Mexican_Spec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexican_spec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was a pretty good price for a 1981 model.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665264106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9730280, "authorName": "Jimlerbs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimlerbs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weird\u2026I thought this was a no reserve auction?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665264675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9730340, "authorName": "55cameo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/55cameo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is clearly No Reserve on the listing. The palmspringskid has a very serious complaint on this RNM below.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665264994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9730606, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like there were some crossed wires here on how this one was listed on BaT. \r\n\r\nNot to worry @PalmSpringskid and @SnS-420 , we'll reach out shortly and are confident we'll have you two completing the deal shortly. \r\n\r\nThank you all,\r\n\r\nBaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665266077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9732295, "authorName": "penach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pic#13 looks like 6mm or more of solid (crumbling) bondo. Yikes! Who knows what else is hidden. There was a \u2018bare metal\u2019 (clear coated) single cab Bay window bus that just sold here and it had horrible welds but at least those welds were visible\u2026. no bondo and paint to hide.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665289305, "type": "comment"}]