[{"id": 3076060, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thought it was nice then-still think so but now it's about 2500 miles closer-buy and drive distance. Shame I can't afford any Alfa, though these are the closest in price to my Root Beer budget!! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553295204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076064, "authorName": "Dbaliko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaliko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite a difference in the image quality between the two sales.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553295341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076074, "authorName": "Dbaliko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaliko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only 110 miles between the September sale and now. The new owner didn\u2019t even get a chance to enjoy driving the car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553295738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076094, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad that, for whatever reason, the seller feels the need to sell the car now. Top-down weather is right around the corner. Hope that the next buyer has a chance to enjoy the car.\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553296391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076104, "authorName": "JBDBL07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdbl07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I had it right now. Top-down weather is here and fading fast in Orlando.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553296541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076125, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought there was a difference in the photos too . I guess it was my little point and shoot against a pro with a whole bunch of fancy equipment. As was the saying many years ago \"You run what you brung\".", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1553297172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076137, "authorName": "ChristopherS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christophers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a very nice, solid car. The rear axle/suspension unit looks as though it has been completely removed, disassembled, and refinished. I've done exactly that myself to a '74 GTV. Too bad about the rusty e-brake hardware. Easily fixed. I would have to get rid of a few vehicles before I could consider this one. Time to get moving on those projects. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553297413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076235, "authorName": "Mcubed912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcubed912/", "bidAmount": 555, "content": "$555 bid placed by Mcubed912", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553300752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3076376, "authorName": "TXAlfaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txalfaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how about doing a compression and leak down test for everyone. Also explain why you have a North Carolina title and Montana license plates. thanks. Steve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553306188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076398, "authorName": "dansrivera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dansrivera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXAlfaguy\r\nMontana plates from PO. Appears that car was never registered in NC and only driven a few miles since purchase.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553307197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076414, "authorName": "dansrivera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dansrivera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was the 3rd highest bidder in Sept. auction. This car is beautiful. I ended up buying a nice (but not this nice) \u201874 in San Diego and made the 1600 mile road trip with my dad in Nov. Great cars, tons of fun. GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553307521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076425, "authorName": "TXAlfaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txalfaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how about the compression and leak down?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553308191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076578, "authorName": "Aj69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aj69/", "bidAmount": 655, "content": "$655 bid placed by Aj69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553317317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3076608, "authorName": "dekats1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dekats1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller: Why are you selling the care after only 6 mos. ownership and putting just 110 miles on the car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553320817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3076722, "authorName": "Dbaliko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaliko/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Dbaliko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553343090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3076915, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TXAlfaguy: That's only 33 minutes between requests. ;-) I'm working on it. I'm working on it. I have to have my coffee first...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1553350094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3077046, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samakijoe, What? You're not going to go out on Friday night at 10:00 PM your time and get a compression test and a leakdown test done? ;-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553353946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3077302, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As to the question, why I'm selling the car. I'm getting up in years. I thought I needed just one more Alfa to play with but it turns out that my body it just not up to it. \r\nI bought my first Alfa in 1961. Lots of great memories.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1553364508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3077375, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I added pictures of compression test. Hope they will be up soon. \r\n\r\nNot shown in pictures are spare ignition keys. I was able to get 2 blanks but they need to be cut.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553368047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3079002, "authorName": "joybiran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joybiran/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by joybiran", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553491822, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3079118, "authorName": "Pinoli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinoli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT so where are the additional pictures?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553516476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3079136, "authorName": "TXAlfaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txalfaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how old is the paint and what condition is it in ? where are you located. Steve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553517200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3079168, "authorName": "dansrivera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dansrivera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXAlfaguy\r\nAndrew the PO did a very high quality video walk around showing the paint and minor imperfections. Since the car was not used hardly at all you may want to review that listing as it may answer many of your questions", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553518395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3079716, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Four piston compression test photos have been uploaded to the end of the gallery. Thanks @samakijoe!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553535032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3082663, "authorName": "TXAlfaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txalfaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dan. thanks. but I cannot find the walk around. I found compression test but no walk around.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553601345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3083015, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TXAlfaguy, it is in the previous auction of this car. Use the link at the top of the description area on this auction to get there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553611205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3086739, "authorName": "petown2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petown2/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by petown2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553698749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3086846, "authorName": "Billylou123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billylou123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller: Has your car been in standing water? That is, has it been subject to flood? And there is surface rust in some unusual areas. \r\nAlso has the heater core been fixed or is it still bypassed as it was in the September sale? \r\n Love the color. Almost better than Alfas is in red", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553700560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089057, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "billylou: No, to my knowledge the car has never been in standing water, running water, or outstanding water. The issue of the heater is covered in both listings and my pictures. \r\nI agree, the color is great. That's what caught my eye. It is \"almost\" better then red. \r\nA good indication of the \"rust free\" condition of the car is the pictures of the bottom of the doors.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553725835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089200, "authorName": "silke1506", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#RUST \r\nSeller: I am new here, but bit puzzled by your last statement. I fully get the explanations in respect of the questions asked so far, they all make total sense to me. But looking at the pictures and then referring to rust free condition? Either the pictures are not showing up correct, or there is quite some rust which urgently needs treatment. \r\nAm I missing something?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553729607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089325, "authorName": "dekats1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dekats1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller: I, too, am interested in bidding on this car, but am bothered by the obvious inconsistency between your statements about the rust or lack thereof and the obvious rust underneath the car in some odd places and/or next to parts that look almost new, e.g., photos # 43, 47, 62, 63. Looking at those photos, I don't see a \"rust free\" car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553732471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089403, "authorName": "vintageair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rust I see is mostly hardware and a few larger components. This is typical on a car that has had a partial restoration done by an owner who probably cleaned all the crud off the nuts and bolts with a wire wheel until they looked nice and shiney not realizing that he had just removed all of the plating. The result is they begin to immediately rust in earnest as they no longer have any corrosion protection. It\u2019s a common mistake, ask me how I know.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553734373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3089468, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "vintageair: Thank you for explaining the intricacies and mistakes sometimes made in maintaining unpainted parts of the running gear and any part of a car. Well said..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553736337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3090015, "authorName": "Pinoli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinoli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller. Please have a look at your inbox and contact me. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553775921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3093544, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The commentary on this is over the top merciless.. I might see the point of it if the car was drawing bids in the 20 thou range but this is ludicrous at this level.. I think the appropriate value is there for anyone who knows anything about these cars. It's a specimen to enjoy not to show at Pebble Beach and if one can't identify with that....well maybe one should just sit and watch... like I am..", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1553822363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3093621, "authorName": "machinebaby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/machinebaby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a gorgeous car, beautiful color. Sensible upgrades and appears to have good/decent maintenance. Some nuts here and there with surface rust can be blasted and powder coated for very little $ and effort. I agree with Rick, the amount of chair jockey experts that come to Alfa auctions to flex their Wikiknowledge is really a pitiful thing. I have two project Alfas or I would be bidding.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1553824047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3093931, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately, some, apparently, overly cleaned parts that have accumulated some surface rust seem to have cast an undeserved pall on this car. The photos of the body, in this auction as well as the former one, would seem to indicate a very solid body. Also, a lot of mechanical modifications and some backdated changes have been made that would probably make for a better performing car than a stock 1978 spider. The bumper backdate helps a lot with the appearance. Hopefully some more serious bidders will show up tomorrow. If this car didn't look so much like my '74 spider I would be very tempted to put out a bid. Well, that and my wife's disapproval of having another Alfa around (four of them are likely enough).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553837203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3094316, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the trunk lid unable to close properly....or is that me? Is there any additional touch up paint?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553868474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3094371, "authorName": "Ordbiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ordbiker/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Ordbiker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553869499, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3094940, "authorName": "machinebaby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/machinebaby/", "bidAmount": 6660, "content": "$6,660 bid placed by machinebaby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553879862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3095534, "authorName": "wow427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wow427/", "bidAmount": 6760, "content": "$6,760 bid placed by wow427", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553886678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3095548, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The trunk does close and lock. It could use an adjustment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553886913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3095556, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks on the trunk....paint?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553887050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3095662, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you take the car to a really good auto paint supplier or paint shop they can use a magic machine to match the paint. I have no idea how old the paint job is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553887999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3095843, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm very surprised at how quiet this auction has been so far.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553889457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096277, "authorName": "eatonhong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eatonhong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on guys. This car sold for $16 a year ago. Does more atmospheric photography and a Petrolicious video of a hipster flogging the car (see previous listing) add $10 in value? These are great cars. I have one, or I would bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553891534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096280, "authorName": "Dbaliko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaliko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The difference berween this auction, and the previous auction of the same car, goes to show you how important presentation is on BAT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553891568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096294, "authorName": "eatonhong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eatonhong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes @Dbaliko. But presentation don't mean much when the car arrives on the trailer. Myself, I prefer listings like this one (if I'm a buyer). If I want to buy a photograph to hang on the wall, that's different.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553891637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096349, "authorName": "WellMAKEroom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellmakeroom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought this same car, year and color 1 year ago... this is a great price... I paid much more. :(. Come on we need another Alfa lover out there...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553891909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096450, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 6860, "content": "$6,860 bid placed by TonyAlmonte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553892592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096458, "authorName": "architeuthis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/architeuthis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had this car shown up back in december i would have snatched it up. I bought a '73 and spent double the current bid to purchase and bring it up to snuff.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553892638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096463, "authorName": "architeuthis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/architeuthis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and it's nearly identical! same color too", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553892682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096534, "authorName": "phbeckers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phbeckers/", "bidAmount": 6970, "content": "$6,970 bid placed by phbeckers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096538, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by TonyAlmonte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096547, "authorName": "jkrupa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkrupa/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by jkrupa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096551, "authorName": "phbeckers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phbeckers/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by phbeckers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096559, "authorName": "Benzin24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin24/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Benzin24", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096562, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by TonyAlmonte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893295, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096563, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone needs to just bid it to $10k because I can promise its not selling for less than that", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553893310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096566, "authorName": "Benzin24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzin24/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Benzin24", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893345, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096573, "authorName": "phbeckers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phbeckers/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by phbeckers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893362, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096575, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by TonyAlmonte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096580, "authorName": "phbeckers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phbeckers/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by phbeckers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096589, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by TonyAlmonte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096591, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "promise?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553893451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096596, "authorName": "architeuthis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/architeuthis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car even comes with its own petrolicious video! that's some impressive intangible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096607, "authorName": "phbeckers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phbeckers/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by phbeckers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096611, "authorName": "HariisKING", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hariisking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2nd that @2mAn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553893540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096616, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by TonyAlmonte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096623, "authorName": "Javito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do not understand the low price of these cars", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1553893606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096627, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i guess when you aren't bidding its low?", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1553893628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096631, "authorName": "phbeckers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phbeckers/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by phbeckers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893646, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096634, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my other comment never posted, so I will try to repeat myself.. the seller isnt likely to agree to such a huge potential loss after 6 months, so we might still not be at the reserve. probably closer to $15k", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1553893708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096638, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by TonyAlmonte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096639, "authorName": "HariisKING", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hariisking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2nd that again", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553893738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096648, "authorName": "silke1506", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by silke1506", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3096653, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "regardless of my opinion on the price, I do hope someone gets this and enjoys it rather than selling it in a few months. I remember this car when Andrew owned it and it always was a pleasure to see out and about", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096654, "authorName": "FlaRudy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flarudy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way to jump in at the last second! Been lurking/watching, good luck bidders!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096660, "authorName": "silke1506", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/29/19 for $11,250 to silke1506", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893970, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3096662, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@silke1506 Congrats on the Alfa Romeo Spider. Well played and bought. Enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096664, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOOOWWW.... wasnt expecting that!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553893983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096668, "authorName": "phbeckers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phbeckers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes congrats! Do enjoy it and drive the hell out of it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553894017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096669, "authorName": "architeuthis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/architeuthis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drive it like it's stolen! (cuz it was)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553894019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096671, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you want an Alfa in green this is a great deal!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553894025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096672, "authorName": "Batcraycray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batcraycray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wowser...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553894028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096675, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Obviously a bargain- congrats , enjoy and keep it a while !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553894042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096687, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553894122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096690, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@silke1506: Congrats. As is being said you did steel it. I'm happy with the results. \r\nThis is really a great car, just not the one for me....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553894147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096691, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy it Silke1506....you stinker! :) thought I was home even though I was $2000 over my number! congrats....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553894151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096706, "authorName": "silke1506", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, did not expect this myself I have to admit. Had exactly the same car (color, year, all) in Europe and had to sell her when I moved to the US 3 years ago...\r\nCan\u2019t wait...!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1553894252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096758, "authorName": "architeuthis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/architeuthis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@silke1506 that makes your win even better! You are definitely the right alfista for the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553894535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3096806, "authorName": "Javito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to the buyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553894806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3097044, "authorName": "Rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553896353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3097074, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, just got back. A bit surprised at the sale price. Nice deal for the buyer. Congratulations @ silke1506. Also, glad to see that @samakijoe is happy with the results. Good day for both buyer and seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553896712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3097392, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes I am. That 2 minute clock thingy is great. Puts every one in the same game.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1553900740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3097637, "authorName": "TonyAlmonte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyalmonte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2mAn....seems your valuations were way off, huh?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1553907093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3106731, "authorName": "peakay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peakay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samakijoe Notthe car for you...what didn't work for you about it? Just curious as someone with the Alfa illness", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1554245276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3106841, "authorName": "samakijoe (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samakijoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well if you must know. I'm 78 and in order for me to really enjoy this car I would have to change out the springs and shocks to get the ride this body needs. I was not in the mood to do this. I have an other spider (Fiat 124, I know, I know, I'm learning to love this car ) I am working on that is almost ready for the road. There is always something to update on a car that is 40+ years old. I'm sure that the new owner will get it sorted out exactly as he wants it to be. The sale price was about where I thought it would turn out to be. I don't mind the hit. As I tell my friends I'm just spending my kids money not mine.\n\nYes, Alfa's can be an illness but an enjoyable and sometimes an incurable one. Mine started in 1959 in college but that's another long story. Like a lot of long time Alfa owners often say \" I wish I had never sold that one\".\n\nOver and out...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1554248228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3141360, "authorName": "peakay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peakay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@samakijoe Thank you for the honest feedback. I recently passed on a GTV6 I really should have bought for the same reason -- ride modified to overly stiff, steering very difficult, etc.. Drove an unmodified \"junker\" model and it was a joy to drive. You can really kill the basic goodness if not careful. Enjoy your 124 and may your last check bounce!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555097918, "type": "comment"}]