[{"id": 10815883, "authorName": "IMCARS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imcars/", "bidAmount": 1111, "content": "$1,111 bid placed by IMCARS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677426519, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10815906, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there another car that's been forgotten, even considered a bit of a joke when new, and then made as big a comeback as these boat-tail Rivs?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677426707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10815956, "authorName": "F.Fabri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f.fabri/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s is the process to bring it to the U.S. like and how much would that cost? I\u2019m in SC", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677427084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10816017, "authorName": "franimal007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/franimal007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Judging by the pictures, it\u2019s a boat tail? Right?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677427599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10816203, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it is a boat tail.\r\n1971 was the last year with the big engine and one of few years when they made the boat tail. Also the only year they had vent on the trunk.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677429442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10816231, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And \u201871 is one of the 2 years the Boat tail had spectacular integrated chrome bumpers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677429668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10816328, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Importing it to the US is fairly simple since its older than 25 year old car.\r\nFew forms and i believe 2.5% import tax but that is easily avoidable. \r\nThe transportation on will be anywhere from 800$ to couple thousands depending on if transported on a flatbed or closed container and what state it is going to.\r\n\r\nRon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677430524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10816359, "authorName": "E367M44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e367m44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With all due respect, lose the fuzzy dice.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1677430812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10816500, "authorName": "MotorMadDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motormaddad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The most fun you could have is a to fly to Calgary and to Kelispell Montana as a start to your Rocky Mountain holiday. Think of this as a discount on your holiday.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677431854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10816745, "authorName": "marko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "interesting it has a km speedo, it wasnt until 1977 that they were required here in Canada.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677433695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10816757, "authorName": "Binder59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/binder59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting back story on the boat tail and follow-on Riviera designs 1971-85 just dropped on Rare Classic Cars YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j-B7x4XtWo", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677433744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10817028, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@F.Fabri bring the car to the border, show the registration and bill of sale along with the CBP and DOT/EPA paperwork (the latter may not be needed), pay the duty (approximately 2.5%), off you go. If you pay someone else to do this then add cost for shipping and handling the paperwork.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1677435053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10817316, "authorName": "KawTriple2t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kawtriple2t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad in Canada with no title. Or I\u2019d be bidding. Great car for the Canadian BAT bidders. 71 Riviera is the only year to get. 72 distant second. 73 hard pass.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677436054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10820017, "authorName": "HotDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I predict someone will buy this one relatively cheap. Color, location & time of year are working against this one. But the no reserve status could help in the end, we'll see. A fine example tho, seems straight, clean and in excellent condition. These look best in factory coronet gold", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677447555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10820185, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KawTriple2t not bidding on a car because it\u2019s in Canada is fine, but importing a+25-year-old to the US is easier than a lot of people think. As for titles, there are no car titles in Canada.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1677448331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10820244, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just noticed that a form of traction control was available on 71 Rivieras:\r\n\r\nhttp://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/brochures/1971Riviera/1971BuickRivieraBrochure/71Riv-05_JPG.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677448661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10820879, "authorName": "warrensmiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warrensmiley/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by warrensmiley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677452597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10821086, "authorName": "warrensmiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warrensmiley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could I get a closeup of the A/C controls? Is there pressure in the A/C system? What province did it come from? I see it had an out of province inspection.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677455952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10821159, "authorName": "Wagen59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagen59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_P.\r\nI learn something new on BaT almost daily, thank for that..\r\nsidebar: \"a miniature computer\" it says, probably the size of a car battery :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677457005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10821298, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wagen59 I found a page explaining the system:\n\nhttp://www.buick-riviera.com/maxtrac.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677458977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10821417, "authorName": "Carnutdallas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnutdallas/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Carnutdallas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677460735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10821750, "authorName": "dtl2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtl2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @Marko that it is weird to have a car of this vintage with a metric speedometer as we didn't go metric her until 1977 as mentioned. That being said however, there were still some '77 cars sold as '78s with the old imperial speedometer; I have a 1978 Mercury Capri II which was actually a 1977 (they didn't import any 1978 Capris and in 1979 they introduced a new model Capri based on the fox body Mustang).\n\nGiven that this car was built in the US, I am wondering if it might not have been sold to the European market (maybe a US or Canadian Serviceman - or Women) bought it and had it shipped to them while overseas. It would be interesting to see if there is any info from a carfax or similar history.\n\nI have been interested in one of these for a while but I would prefer the bucket and console model. Nonetheless I will try to arrange viewing with the seller as I have to be in Calgary this week. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677467353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10821802, "authorName": "HotDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dtl2000 I guess you missed the green 1972 Riviera last week, with buckets and console", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677468415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10821865, "authorName": "marko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dtl2000 i was kind of wondering if the car might have been sold new in mexico which i believe would have given it a metric speedo.... you can get in touch with the buick sloan museum and they will tell you where it was sold new etc i got info from them about my 71 & 72 rivs and 74 stage 1 gs riv from them. its too bad that the seats in this car werent done better when they were redone but i think you can get proper seat covers from OPGI", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677469710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10821889, "authorName": "joeveto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeveto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car, but I\u2019m struggling with that yellow. If it were less saturated, more pale, less lemon, I think it would look better.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1677470176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10822209, "authorName": "Electraglider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electraglider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chiquita...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677486969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10822235, "authorName": "dtl2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtl2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a matter of fact @HotDoug, I did see that one and was very interested but it was in Florida and that is a looooong way away from southern Alberta. It also sold for a price that would have been almost $30K CDN (not counting shipping) thanks to the current exchange rate.\n\nI will be interested in having a look at this offering later this week if I can swing it.\n\nCheers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677491491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10823279, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@warrensmiley \r\nThe AC is not cooling, i never got to it. I will upload some images later today.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677514392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10823984, "authorName": "HotDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To all those interested, the value in this purchase is, it's all there. You simply can't get parts for these. Try and find a windshield, let alone the rear glass. The dashboard and the interior plastic cluster housing would fet h $5k on ebay, if you can find one. The gas tank is absolutely impossible to replace without custom fabrication. I could list a hundred parts that are unique to 71&72. So don't get too obsessed with the truly awful paint, or tire date codes, or if the AC works.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1677520557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10824268, "authorName": "Ochladdie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ochladdie/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by Ochladdie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677521922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10827238, "authorName": "KawTriple2t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kawtriple2t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HotDoug Vans Auto has new 71-72 Riviera fuel tanks coming in stock this June.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677534911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10828997, "authorName": "shellkop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shellkop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fly yellow ...would work well with black interior", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677554853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10829511, "authorName": "Jackson2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackson2018/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Jackson2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677580138, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10829576, "authorName": "Yorkminster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yorkminster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The circle on the dash pad in image 69 what is that? A close up photo would be helpful. Image 78 it seems both lens covers for the interior lighting are missing, is that correct? Are they just not attached and. you have them? Would you mind taking a photo of the steering wheel with the aftermarket wheel cover removed. Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677584444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830809, "authorName": "HotDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KawTriple2t what is Vans Auto? Where do you find them? If that's true, that's awesome, I'll buy one, thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677600854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10831519, "authorName": "warrensmiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warrensmiley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hotdoug, my glass guy says the windshield is the same as an Impala and in stock in Calgary. That should be a relief to the new owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677606233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10833565, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Yorkminster\r\nWill take some pictures later today or tomorrow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677614126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10836388, "authorName": "KawTriple2t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kawtriple2t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hotdoug Vans Auto is a well know classic. Car reproduction parts supplier. Out of Wisconsin. Repop fuel tanks for classic American cars is one of their specialties. Their web site does not seem to mention their new 71/72 Riviera tank but this FB link does.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/VansAutoLLC/?mibextid=LQQJ4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677626962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10837408, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Yorkminster\r\nThe interior light covers are missing.\r\nI saw a set fir 62$ here:\r\nhttps://jcaparts.com/collections/buick-interior-lenses/products/1971-1973-buick-riviera-sail-panel-courtesy-lens\r\nI am sure there are cheaper ones. \r\nAlso included are images of the circle thing. No idea what it is. Maybe someone can tell us\ud83d\ude00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677641332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10837417, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are pictures of the steering wheel. \r\n@Yorkminster", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677641542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10837431, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@warrensmiley\r\nClimate control panel pictures.\r\nIt came from BC, And i did the out of province inspection here in Calgary.\r\nNo idea if it was ever registered in another province.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677641803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10837771, "authorName": "IMCARS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imcars/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by IMCARS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677650488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10837976, "authorName": "Jackson2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackson2018/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by Jackson2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677670215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10838389, "authorName": "warrensmiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warrensmiley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ronski85, thanks. I'm in Millarville and could pop in to take a look at it if you don't mind. I'll hit contact seller and you can reply by email if you want.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677679967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10838409, "authorName": "warrensmiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warrensmiley/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by warrensmiley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677680190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10841236, "authorName": "KawTriple2t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kawtriple2t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "According to experts on a Riviera forum, the Km speedometer could actually be a decal over the stock Miles printing. Apparent GM Canada dealers sold such things in the late 70\u2019s after the rule changes took effect. Who knows. That\u2019s what a couple people said, at least. Also mentioned known Canadian Rivs sold in 71were Miles speedo odo. If this is a decal on the 71, then I presume the odometer is still recording in miles. Seller of this car could easily validate that with a short drive to compare odometer to actual.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677697832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10841474, "authorName": "KawTriple2t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kawtriple2t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Same Car\u2019s speedometer discussed here a few years ago. Probably an overlay decal. \r\nhttps://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/1971-banana-yellow-riviera-11-450-cdn-wear-sunglasses-to-view-pics.349568/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677698606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10844392, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Irwin M Fletcher will win this", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677710101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10846380, "authorName": "Bumfluff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumfluff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How strong are the Window motors?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677737452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10846387, "authorName": "Bumfluff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumfluff/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Bumfluff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677738192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10846410, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bumfluff they slow like in an older cars but all working, i will upload a video tomorrow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677739733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10847720, "authorName": "Rivnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ronski85, slow windows doesn\u2019t necessarily mean weak motors. A good cleaning and lubrication of the entire assembly can restore normal movement.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1677773034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10847772, "authorName": "VinnyL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vinnyl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can we see if there is any body rust?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677773497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10850998, "authorName": "J.P.K.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p.k.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is going to be a bargain. Great classic. Yellow isn't for everyone, but you will get noticed. LOL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677789301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10854441, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s true, the Riviera shared the windshield and cowl structure and I think the door apertures also with the B/C bodies. \r\n\r\nIf that\u2019s automatic climate control I see, the round thing on the dash top might be for the ambient air temperature sensor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677811852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10859902, "authorName": "Camfi1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfi1989/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by Camfi1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677874963, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10862366, "authorName": "Monk38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monk38/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Monk38", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677886798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10864820, "authorName": "Stan_DaLone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stan_dalone/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Stan_DaLone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677944868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10865654, "authorName": "5495bb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5495bb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller are there any signs of bubbling under the vinyl roof? If so where? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677952575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10867860, "authorName": "Yorkminster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yorkminster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The mileage as presented by BAT has to be a rollover mileage of 106,000 miles. Bad respray, interior seat cover replacement, new exhaust and several other indicators point to this car having far more than 10K KM. No need to debate between km or miles. BAT presented this car as a 6000K mile car. I asked several antique car enthusiasts to look at the photos and not one has said this is a low mileage survivor. If other potential bidders don't agree please comment but too many details from the photos of the car do not support the BAT representation of a 6,000 mile/10,000km car. I am confident the seller was clear they could not substantiate the milage on the car was not a rollover mileage since they had only owned the car a couple of years (and invested a lot).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677963413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10868517, "authorName": "Rivnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Yorkminster, that is why there is a disclaimer in the listing that says \"total mileage unknown\". Obviously this car has exceeded it's mechanical odometer 5 digit capability. I don't think anyone looking at this car thinks it is a low mileage example.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1677966673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10868992, "authorName": "warrensmiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/warrensmiley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fact that the car needed balljoints, tie rod ends, centre link etc., might be a clue that the mileage is up there. I never got the impression that BaT, or the seller were implying only 6,000 miles on the vehicle.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1677970311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10870264, "authorName": "Dawood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dawood/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Dawood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677995321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10870283, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@5495bb nothing i can see no. I believe the roof was replaced by the previous owner because it looks very new", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677996455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10870292, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@warrensmiley @Rivnut @Yorkminster \r\nI am not sure about the milage and that is why i left it for Bat to decide what to put there. On one side yes its a 50 year old car and 6k seems low. But considering that the car was sitting for 20 plus years that might be why it needed new parts and the upholstery. This 70\u2019s upholstery does requires maintenance and cant be left for so long.\r\nLooking at the gas paddle it seems way to good to be 100k and it looks like it is the original. \r\nEither way the car drives fantastic and a new replica upholestry set for this car goes for 400$ online, new upholstery plus new door coverings 800$ \r\n\r\nHope it helps.\r\nRon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677996942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10870397, "authorName": "Peterteimel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterteimel/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by Peterteimel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678004976, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10870411, "authorName": "Camfi1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfi1989/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Camfi1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678007208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10870420, "authorName": "raf333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raf333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WHAT ABOUT SHIPPING TO CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES AREA. ANY ESTIMATE OR DO YOU KNOW ANY SHIPPING COMPANY THAT YOU SUGGEST ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678009470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10870507, "authorName": "JohnO2012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johno2012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT did not present this car as a 6,000 mile original. All signs indicate a roll-over and a complete suspension rebuild would seem reasonable to perform at this mileage. The other repair at this mileage is replacing the timing chain as they stretch, skipping a tooth or more. If your lucky, and only skipped a tooth or so you can limp home with a miss. Otherwise, your rolling off the highway. Considering all the repairs done, and the durability of the engine/tran combo, this Riv should make a nice driver for somebody.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678017283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10870583, "authorName": "Latest_Trend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latest_trend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A teacher I knew had a new one, all black, awesome looking like a Buick Batmobile\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678020785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10870753, "authorName": "Ochladdie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ochladdie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ronski85 thank you for your engagement during this auction. Will be watching to see where this ends up. While I do prefer the original colour (inside trunk), it\u2019s growing on me. The more I look at car overall, the more I like it. GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678024393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10870981, "authorName": "Garageman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garageman/", "bidAmount": 6750, "content": "$6,750 bid placed by Garageman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678027648, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10871084, "authorName": "scottybmdmup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottybmdmup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the most beautiful cars ever made. Not considering that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. Some of the parts needing replacement are indicative of having been sitting on its own feet for too long. \r\nBut you know what? Since I am destitute and far away I cannot participate. If I could, I certainly would bid for this beauty. And with more money than braincells, I would hire Singer to take it to heaven.\r\nBest of luck to all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678029193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10871466, "authorName": "B033144", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b033144/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by B033144", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678033520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10871501, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@raf333\r\nFollowing website transports cars across the border: \r\nhttps://www.carcouriers.com/car-shipping-canada-to-us/\r\n\r\nI know it can be 500$ to 2k depending on distance and open or closed trailer.\r\nI also found this post about average car shipping prices:\r\nhttps://www.move.org/vehicle-transport-costs/\r\nI checked prices for someone in Michigan with a company i found on line, and the price was 1080$ with open trailer and 1420$ in a closed trailer and that included border crossing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678033836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10871765, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@raf333\r\nJust checked with a carrier. Shipping it to san Francisco for example will be 1100$ hope it helps.\r\nRon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678036488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10872044, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678038951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872218, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ronski85 another carrier bidders can consider that is good for providing quotes within Canada and Canada>U.S. is TFX International. They specialize in transporting high end and specialty vehicles, I've even seen their trucks make deliveries to the Calgary Ferrari dealership.\r\n\r\nI've experienced them first-hand once, the buyer of my MGA (on BaT) used them to organize transport to Europe. The driver was very detail oriented and did a full-on inspection of the car before loading. They can handle all the brokerage/custom needs as well. If I had five dollars for every time I've recommended them here on BaT my next car would be shipped to me for free.\r\n\r\nGood luck the rest of the way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678040039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10872267, "authorName": "Kilmarnock1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kilmarnock1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have used RELIABLE CARRIERS three times times to move cars across the border. They did all the paperwork. Effortless.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678040365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10872399, "authorName": "Stan_DaLone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stan_dalone/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Stan_DaLone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678040944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872463, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872509, "authorName": "Jackson2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackson2018/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by Jackson2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872522, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872530, "authorName": "Jackson2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackson2018/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by Jackson2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872540, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872551, "authorName": "Jackson2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackson2018/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Jackson2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041428, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872561, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872574, "authorName": "Jackson2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackson2018/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by Jackson2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872601, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872624, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Taking the exchange rate into account, the bids have now covered the 2020 service invoice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678041689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10872681, "authorName": "Dawood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dawood/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Dawood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872684, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872687, "authorName": "Dawood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dawood/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by Dawood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872698, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872701, "authorName": "Dawood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dawood/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Dawood", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678041982, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872714, "authorName": "Camfi1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfi1989/", "bidAmount": 11200, "content": "$11,200 bid placed by Camfi1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872722, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872734, "authorName": "Camfi1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfi1989/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Camfi1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872738, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872743, "authorName": "Camfi1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfi1989/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Camfi1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042213, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872768, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872777, "authorName": "Camfi1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfi1989/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Camfi1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042368, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872781, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872789, "authorName": "Camfi1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfi1989/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Camfi1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872825, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by The_Major", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872827, "authorName": "Camfi1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfi1989/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Camfi1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10872856, "authorName": "Camfi1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfi1989/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/5/23 for $14,000 to Camfi1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678042683, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10872922, "authorName": "The_Major", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_major/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was an adrenalin rush to go with my morning coffee! Well bought! I've owned a '63 Rivvy, white on white, for decades. She almost got a big brother.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678043016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10873031, "authorName": "Camfi1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/camfi1989/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I already own 72 GS and 73 GS.. this one will nicely close the trio. (Among selection of finesse cars I already have.. 67 Thunderbird, 69 Cougar xr7, 72 Torino, 77 Marquis and 67 Monaco) I'm gonna ship it overseas to Europe..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678043628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10873348, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the winner:) \r\nI wanted to watch the final minutes of the auction but got distracted with work. Just now saw the final bid.\r\nThank you all for bidding and participating the comments. A lot of good information and questions. \r\nThis community is amazing and you all are great\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678045012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10873408, "authorName": "Ronski85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronski85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Camfi1989 wow a nice collection you got there. Cant even imaging having the Riviera thrio, you might be the only one who has that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678045276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10973590, "authorName": "HotDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KawTriple2t Vans has no Riviera gas tanks I emailed them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679072731, "type": "comment"}]