[{"id": 10579150, "authorName": "Cmeruelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmeruelo/", "bidAmount": 250, "content": "$250 bid placed by Cmeruelo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674857719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10579528, "authorName": "Arbcobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arbcobra/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Arbcobra", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674859290, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10579788, "authorName": "echolmes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/echolmes/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by echolmes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674860357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10580226, "authorName": "EggenFamilyClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggenfamilyclassics/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by EggenFamilyClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674864801, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10580781, "authorName": "McLaren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclaren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MurphyM What is the displacement and HP of this engine? It looks like a very clean build and fun Manx.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674872028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10580907, "authorName": "Cmeruelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmeruelo/", "bidAmount": 1602, "content": "$1,602 bid placed by Cmeruelo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674873694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10580922, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was originally a 1500cc but with the 88mm pistons and the 2bbl carb from what I know and researched when I built it it\u2019s 1848cc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674873926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10580937, "authorName": "EggenFamilyClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggenfamilyclassics/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by EggenFamilyClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674874123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10581727, "authorName": "slantnose505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slantnose505/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by slantnose505", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674911055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10581750, "authorName": "slantnose505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slantnose505/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super excited about this toy!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674911497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10581814, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1674912778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10581816, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The paint really pops in these pics!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674912817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10581898, "authorName": "McLaren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclaren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MurphyM Thanks for the information, nice job with the engine and body.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674913964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10581906, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks McLaren!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674914039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10582489, "authorName": "surfdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A real beauty GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674920755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10587726, "authorName": "sscamaro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sscamaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You gotta love the color. Old school. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674949176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10587791, "authorName": "BelAir44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/belair44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My uncle built one of these in the '60s, it was street-legal, and he kept it for years. He was a diesel mechanic, and worked for a school district in Southern California. We visited him one summer when I was 16, and he let me drive it to the beach. Being from Oregon, I didn't have a clue where I was going. He sent me off with my 10-year-old cousin as the navigator. Not exactly as good as GPS. But we did manage to get back to his house before running out of gas. I have no idea what happened to it, but it was almost this exact same color. Thanks for the memories!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1674950054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10587860, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s awesome!!! Glad I could take you back there!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1674950897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10592086, "authorName": "type2vw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type2vw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "really nice buggy. does it have side mirrors and a horn? just makes driving the roads easier imho. glwta.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675020445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10594540, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No side mirrors but yes it has a horn watch the videos I show everything working", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675037802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10602677, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I get a poto of the area behind the seats? I would want to make a rear seat for it and would like to get a feel for it. Thanks.\r\n\r\nGOLETA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675127756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10602762, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675128701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10602779, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675128855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10602788, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope that helps Shdurland.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675128918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10604126, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do have the matching seat material for the back seat if anyone chooses and also have a dune buggy cover that will also come with it like the one in the picture.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675174342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10604265, "authorName": "SkipV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipv/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by SkipV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675176080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10604328, "authorName": "SkipV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the Miata seats. Do they track back extra long for tall drivers? I just put a set in a '67 MGB GT and love them. I am not too far away in Eastern NC near the coast. Had a Gold metal flake Allison Daytona back as a kid in the early 70's. Yours looks very much like it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675176768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10604709, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes they track back pretty far but still a small car I\u2019m only 5\u20196\u201d so I set them in where the original seat holes approximately were.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675180172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10608272, "authorName": "Cmeruelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmeruelo/", "bidAmount": 5102, "content": "$5,102 bid placed by Cmeruelo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675196893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10621495, "authorName": "Lastround", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lastround/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have a title?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675343496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10622302, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it has a clear matching number title in hand.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675352736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10625230, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by bearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675367494, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10626461, "authorName": "Lastround", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lastround/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Lastround", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675372059, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10627304, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by bearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675375637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10632752, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad the VIN issue I commented on last time was corrected. Lesson to bat and buyers look how long it took:)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675448451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10632942, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per the DMV it took so long because of Covid but she\u2019s all good now clean clear title with no issues\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675449152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10633473, "authorName": "SkipV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipv/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by SkipV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675450979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10634350, "authorName": "McLaren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclaren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I built my Manx I used the VIN# from the VW chassis to register it. I recently bought an Ariel Atom that had been previously registered using a state ID# like this Manx. DMV treats these two scenarios differently, especially when it comes to inspecting out of state vehicles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675453925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10634485, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn\u2019t get a title when I originally bought this chassis so I had to take it to the DMV theft and recovery department so they could run the #s that were on the chassis to make sure it wasn\u2019t stolen and was legit. Then they assigned it and the body new matching numbers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675454386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10634547, "authorName": "MFitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do I notice a toe bar on the wall - is that designed to toe the Dune buggy?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675454633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10634575, "authorName": "MFitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will the canvas cover you mention fit with the new roll bar? The snap receivers are not installed on the body - correct. I would hate to install them on top of that beautiful paint job.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675454762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10634582, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MFitz you are correct", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675454781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10634628, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MFitz yes you are correct and it had a roll bar before I rebuilt it but couldn\u2019t make up my mind at the time if I wanted to put them back on it. I do have the bag of snaps that will accompany the buggy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675454952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10634698, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted to keep the build very clean and as close to Bruce Meyers build as possible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675455234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10634906, "authorName": "denis1938", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denis1938/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "inspired by the driving video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675456312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10634937, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@denis1938 thanks it was difficult trying to hold the phone and drive a stick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675456422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10635094, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by bearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675457118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10635143, "authorName": "SkipV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipv/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by SkipV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675457352, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10635313, "authorName": "SpecialK1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialk1956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "High Point? I lived in K'ville for 25 years - raised our sons there! I still get back there lots!!\r\nI'm in Boone half the year, far corner of NE FL the other.\r\nNice workmanship on this Manx .\r\nI'm just wondering where I'll put it since my garage is full!!!\r\n:)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675458156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10635381, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SpecialK1956 Yea I\u2019m very close to K\u2019Vegas thanks for props! I\u2019d like to move to FL when I retire!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675458359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10635448, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 9250, "content": "$9,250 bid placed by bearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675458618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10635612, "authorName": "SpecialK1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialk1956/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by SpecialK1956", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675459394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10635677, "authorName": "SkipV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipv/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by SkipV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675459670, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10635718, "authorName": "SkipV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My garage has room and I am in eastern NC near the beach where she belongs!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675459792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10635755, "authorName": "bearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearden/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by bearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675459919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10635808, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SkipV \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675460134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10635947, "authorName": "SpecialK1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialk1956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SkipV\n\nWrightsville Beach by any chance?\n\nWe have plenty of beaches here on Amelia Island.........and I can always make room in the garage by storing, moving or selling something!! \n\n ;)\n\nBut, yes.......this fine ride needs to be near a beach!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675460687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10635983, "authorName": "Scotchnbaileys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotchnbaileys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shipping isnt available? Any reason BAR", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675460802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636019, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t know why shipping isn\u2019t available maybe it\u2019s my location!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675460948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636052, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My cousin built an orange metal flake Manx in Northern Lower Michigan around 1970 as therapy after a hunting accident that nearly took his leg off. Had a Corvair Monza engine and a perfect stance (aided by large Micky Thompson's on the rear). My uncle kept it and I bought it from him, selling it in 1995 while still in near perfect condition (for like $1000). Been looking for that one for a long time but now am ready to look elsewhere! Fun fact: at 73 mph with the heavy engine in the back, the front end got pretty light as the fenders worked more like wings!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675461114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636102, "authorName": "SpecialK1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialk1956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MurphyM\nSent you a note about possible storage until I could pick it up.......not sure if it went through or not.\n\nHAH! Just got email!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675461382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636127, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by rogergws", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675461388, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10636177, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SpecialK1956 got it and not a problem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675461564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636208, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rogergws that sound cool", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675461678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636281, "authorName": "SkipV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SpecialK1956 not Wrightsville, further north near Emerald Isle/Morehead City. Looks Like Rogergws did a big $4k jump. We'll see.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675461979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636303, "authorName": "LDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldm/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by LDM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675462071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10636307, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by rogergws", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675462085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10636315, "authorName": "LDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldm/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by LDM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675462111, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10636318, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by rogergws", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675462134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10636330, "authorName": "LDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldm/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by LDM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675462176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10636337, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by rogergws", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675462191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10636371, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/3/23 for $21,500 to rogergws", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675462323, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10636387, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @MurphyM! The whole family is going to get a kick outta' this!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675462391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636388, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rogergws Awesome congratulations!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675462395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636395, "authorName": "SpecialK1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialk1956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice work guys!\r\nI went out at $20,000......... NICE BUY!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675462421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636403, "authorName": "LDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations!\r\nWell bought", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675462471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636404, "authorName": "MurphyM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone who bidded on my Manx!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675462474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636410, "authorName": "leymarie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leymarie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "F\u00e9licitations, pour une fois qu'il s'en vend un en dessous de 25000$", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675462492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636434, "authorName": "SkipV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've noticed that any buggy with a Manx certificate goes for at least $5k or more higher. Wow.\r\nI think I may build a Manxster 2+2! My very first car was a Gold Metal Flake full floorpan buggy in Alexandria VA. Dad bought it as a surprise when I was just 15 years old. We all want to relive our youth!! Congrats.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675462598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10636597, "authorName": "srollman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srollman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SkipV, I have a Manx in MHC. Perhaps I'll see you around!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675463364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10638516, "authorName": "rogergws", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogergws/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Everyone!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675489589, "type": "comment"}]