[{"id": 4523549, "authorName": "scottyd40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottyd40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a fun little ride. Just curious as to where the radio is hidden. Didn't see it in the pics.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589576136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4523785, "authorName": "benjy58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjy58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not recommended for people under 30 unless you have a lot of medical insurance.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1589577510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4523914, "authorName": "mrneddles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrneddles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have often considered commissioning a JPS. Seller, why are you letting it go one year and 900 miles into owning it?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1589578089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4523860, "authorName": "Spec8r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spec8r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone know if these can be financed with a traditional bank? Didn\u2019t know if the VW chassis made it possible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589578117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524031, "authorName": "Spec8r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spec8r/", "bidAmount": 13560, "content": "$13,560 bid placed by Spec8r", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589578762, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4524048, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scottyd40 The Radio is just to the left of the ac. It sits slightly back. \n\n@mrneddles unfortunately with the corona virus my personal situation has changed a bit. Its an absolute blast to drive. JPS builds an amazing car. \n\n@spec8r I wouldn't see any reason why you couldn't finance this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589579050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524123, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a cool car! \r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589579199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524182, "authorName": "Miatadon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatadon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This seems a strange mashup of car and engine. Why not keep it more true to its roots and use a VW or Porsche engine?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589579606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524284, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Miatadon This has the best of both worlds, performance and very little maintenance. This combination has become very popular for its reliability and overall cost. This car has just over 200 horsepower to the wheels and weighs between 1300-1400lbs and it's ridiculously fast.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1589580142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524356, "authorName": "rjquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjquad/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by rjquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589580523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4524406, "authorName": "SirtweakAlot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirtweakalot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This subie-eedster is so badass I love it. I'd pack a cooler-full of icy cold Coronas and drive Ortega Hwy to little Corona beach in Newport virus be damned. This ride is literally to die for. I always liked the Porsche logo hubcaps with the shroom bulge in the middle. I hardly ever see them anymore. Maybe they're incorrect . @emoore356 whats this beauty weigh in at?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1589581453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524419, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SirtweakAlot From what I have been told by the builder, it weighs between 1300-1400lbs. I have never had it weighed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589581701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524436, "authorName": "SirtweakAlot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirtweakalot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah seeing how the originals had like 60hp this thing must scream in power to weight ratio", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1589582065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524526, "authorName": "twistyroads", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twistyroads/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IRS instead of swing axles. Awesome added to the rest of the awesome.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1589583847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524594, "authorName": "STaddLightness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staddlightness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Subie and a 5 speed, plus that is such a tasteful color combo. Awesome build!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1589584903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4524959, "authorName": "SirRaoulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirraoulduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool. This has to be an absolute riot to drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589594278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525053, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 15377, "content": "$15,377 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589597178, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4525052, "authorName": "Rianf1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rianf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw in a jay lenos garage video, an owner had one that was very tall and looked very comfortable driving it. Does this have similar interior dimensions as other jps builds?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589597178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525062, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rianf1 it has the exact same dimensions as other JPS builds.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589597314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525202, "authorName": "shakes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakes/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by shakes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589603357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4525225, "authorName": "robroro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robroro1/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by robroro1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589604640, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4525262, "authorName": "shakes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakes/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by shakes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589607749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4525266, "authorName": "Signature65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/signature65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JPS makes the best speedsters bar none. When I rebuilt one I ordered all my interior and canvas from them. Beautiful work and stellar workmanship.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589607949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525369, "authorName": "jhemmer01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhemmer01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous! GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589627834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525411, "authorName": "Mowog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mowog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Colleyville is famous for their creative revenue enhancement strategy of posting a 30 MPH limit on streets that should be @50. Ask me how I know!\r\nGlad you caught Barney napping :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1589630996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525503, "authorName": "356tony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/356tony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YES are you working today?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589633563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525507, "authorName": "356tony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/356tony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589633643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525526, "authorName": "patrickongena", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickongena/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic build. Why a \u201cmixed\u201d set of tires ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1589633972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525577, "authorName": "TOxner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toxner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful and fast car. Since the Subie is water cooled, where is the radiator placed and how does it get the requisite amount of air to keep it cool?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589635608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525587, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@patrickongena I had had nail through the side wall a week after getting the car and could not find an exact match. Hard to replace four tires that only have 25 miles on them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1589635907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525641, "authorName": "patrickongena", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickongena/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks. Why selling so Soon?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589637102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525730, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@patrickongena My personal situation has changed a bit with the corona virus. Hate see it go, absolutely love this car, but sometimes you have to make adult decisions.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1589639529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525919, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, I like this and I like it a lot. \r\n\r\nProperly cool sounds coming from the back of this, and not VW sounds. Good power, turbo....this would be the Speedster replica to have, at least for me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1589643350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4525998, "authorName": "Gettingwild", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gettingwild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the make & model as shown on the cars title?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589644678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4526180, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "its titled as a \"1970 VOLK\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589648377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4526236, "authorName": "rolfshook", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rolfshook/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have a photo of the exhaust from underneath the rear of the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589649792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4526246, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much more lovely would that interior look with a nice ivory coloured banjo steering wheel?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589650022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4526247, "authorName": "Gettingwild", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gettingwild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought the main reason people choose JPS built cars was for their \u201ctube frame\u201d. Are you sure that yours is a 1970 VW pan build?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589650049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4526268, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been toying with the idea of building a 550 replica, but THIS has me seriously reconsidering.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589650380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4526301, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rolfshook I sent an exhaust pic to BAT. Let me know if there is anything you all want to see.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589651385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4526796, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a cool toy. The Subie power plant is a bit odd. Will have to reserve judgment until I see it or drive it. There's a certain sound these cars are supposed to have, even if it's a replica.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589665097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4526862, "authorName": "Bubbasev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubbasev/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have owned at least five speedster replicas and a 550 spyder replica. The only one I miss had subie power. Only thing that might come close would be a Raby Type IV motor. Performance/driving experience on all type one motors was disappointing. Power claims with many of the type one motors wildly exaggerated... if all show and no go is ok for you, well...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1589667241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4527189, "authorName": "TSL1702", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsl1702/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super cool super, this is the build I would do. Perfect colors, excellent interior work, subie power, disks. Fun car. will be watching this closely.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589680302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4527390, "authorName": "Menko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menko/", "bidAmount": 21356, "content": "$21,356 bid placed by Menko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589689519, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4527391, "authorName": "Menko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beauty indeed! Not sure why so few miles, I would take it out every single occasion! Just out of curiosity, @emoore356, would you be willing to post gthe JPS invoice and specs from when you had it build/bought? I'll be definitely watching this one! Thanks much!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589689540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4527512, "authorName": "rogerlawless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerlawless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jay Leno\u2019s garage features a Speedster replica with a Subaru engine. Sounds great. Not quite sure why you would need air conditioning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589707594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4527676, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rogerlawless This car was built by the same company that built the one on Jay Leno's garage. The AC is nice when you stop at a light for a minute, and for your passenger.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589722051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4527778, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An additional photo of the underbody has been added to the gallery.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589725667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4528060, "authorName": "mrulisse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrulisse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was built in California but can it be registered in California? Emissions?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589733287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4528106, "authorName": "chenc544", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chenc544/", "bidAmount": 22006, "content": "$22,006 bid placed by chenc544", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589734352, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4528124, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrulisse Yes it can be registered in CA. No emissions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589734630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4528504, "authorName": "Zachman524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachman524/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gettingwild none of JPS replicas are built on tubular frames. They are all on old modified vw frames. Beck or a few others use tubular frames.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589746023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4528532, "authorName": "Lance777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lance777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What year is the Subaru engine and do you have any proof to back up the year the engine is from", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589746595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4528627, "authorName": "bsparkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsparkman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is stunning", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589750123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4528714, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lance777 From what the engine builder has told me its an early 2000's WRX motor. I'm assuming he (outfront motorsports) would have some kind of documentation. I do not. I do know that it has been completely rebuilt, and almost every component on the motor is new.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589753478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4528716, "authorName": "Gettingwild", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gettingwild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zachman524 .. you\u2019re right, I do recall that JPS did a few high performance replica versions a few years back and used a custom tube frame, but not for their standard builds. The VW pan builds seem to work just fine for lesser powered cars <150 hp. This one breaks all the rules. Nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589753498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4528718, "authorName": "Menko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/menko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@emoore356, would you be willing to post the JPS invoice and specs from when you had it build/bought? I\u2019ll be definitely watching this one! Thanks much!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589753589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4528735, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Menko I really don't have much of a build sheet. Most all of the details were decided either over the phone or when I originally commissioned the build. All of which are detailed in this listing. If you have specific questions please let me know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589754480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4528801, "authorName": "rogerlawless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerlawless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I guess you'd need the air conditioning if you were in a very hot place with the top up. I'm spoiled living in Santa Cruz, CA as when the suns out it's time to drive the Speedster with the top down. Never too hot or too cold. The only time I ever had the top up was when I was caught out by the rain and I had no choice but to put the top up or let the car fill up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589757249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4529897, "authorName": "TSL1702", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsl1702/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@emoore356 Did you have a heater box installed and does it have defrost? Being from the northwest, great minds want to know. Thanks GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589814846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4530010, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TSL1702 Yes, it does have a heater that works through the AC controls and blower. It does not have a defroster.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589816316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4530066, "authorName": "SharkHunter84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharkhunter84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@emoore356 sent you a PM, I\u2019m local and would love to check it out thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589817346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4534171, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A correction regarding the HVAC unit has been made, reflecting that no defroster is equipped.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589847121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4534375, "authorName": "yorktom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yorktom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the steering feel light because of the weight of the engine? It is a beautiful car, right colors and the finish is perfect. I love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589851365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4534399, "authorName": "sman5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sman5/", "bidAmount": 22256, "content": "$22,256 bid placed by sman5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589851851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4534479, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yorktom the car is extremely well balanced and handles really well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589853097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4535264, "authorName": "rjquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjquad/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by rjquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589896174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4535273, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning All, I wanted to get on here and tell you all thank you for all of the great comments and questions. Also if you are in the DFW area please know that I am happy to make the car available to you if you would like to come take look in person or want to drive it. I have had several people come by and drive it, and I don't think they were disappointed. Have a great day and happy bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589896280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4535285, "authorName": "STaddLightness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staddlightness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The design of the Speedster body can make the front end naturally light at high speed, no matter the engine. If the vents are left open (next to turn signals) up front, it can let air into the front wheel wells, plus air naturally circulating can collect in these large pockets. If you seal the vents from behind, and limit the air into the front wheel wells, you can get more high speed stability. Mounting the battery up front helps, and in this case a radiator. Not really the motor that effects the steering feel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589896413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4535442, "authorName": "Joemagic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemagic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've heard of many problems arising when you go to register the vehicle with the DMV I live in Florida and the first thing they look for is the Vin tag\r\n\r\ncan anyone clear this issue up\r\nthank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589898637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4535511, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Joemagic I can't speak to the process in Florida, but to have the registration changed from Ca to TX was very easy. The VIN number is stamped on the transmission tunnel.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589899618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4535551, "authorName": "Joemagic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemagic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thank you seller,, however when you have a car from out of state to be registered they always have someone check the vin to make sure it matches the title..\r\nthere is no other vin tag on the vehicle ??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589900154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4535574, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only \"VIN\" on this vehicle is a stamp on the transmission tunnel. There is not a vin tag. However the title does match this stamp. If you need a picture let me know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589900431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4535893, "authorName": "Joemagic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemagic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yes , please post the picture", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589905294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4535930, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Joemagic The picture should be uploaded shortly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589905876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4536081, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo of the transmission tunnel stamping has been added to the gallery.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589908014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4536205, "authorName": "FROG9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frog9/", "bidAmount": 25356, "content": "$25,356 bid placed by FROG9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589909665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4537040, "authorName": "motobowtie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motobowtie/", "bidAmount": 25613, "content": "$25,613 bid placed by motobowtie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589915028, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4537886, "authorName": "JeffreyC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffreyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring-A-Pair-Of-Coco-Mats.\r\n\r\nOMG this is just gorgeous. JPS builds very nice cars. Love love love this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1589919791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4539172, "authorName": "FROG9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frog9/", "bidAmount": 27356, "content": "$27,356 bid placed by FROG9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589926488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4539896, "authorName": "Vilanorl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vilanorl/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Vilanorl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589937079, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4540056, "authorName": "benster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benster/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by benster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1589940181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4540074, "authorName": "benster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CA DMV requires VIN in two locations in order to register here. I see the tunnel stamp, did JPS put any sort of tag anywhere else? I didn't see when browsing the gallery. I know they are CA based so they must have a solution. Nice ride. I know this won't be my last bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589940461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4540206, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@benster I sent JPS an email asking how he had it registered the first time. I will report back as soon as I hear something.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589942944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4542392, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@benster So I've heard back from JPS and from what I understand he only buys California registered Volkswagen pans. This allows him to register the car in California. To have it registered again in CA you will have to have it registered as a \"Special construction\" vehicle. From what I understand about this process it is not all that complicated and the DMV should be able to help you. I hope this helps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1589998167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4543251, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I cannot tell if that is a smog equipped engine. Licensing in CA may be a concern because of the power plant year of manufacture. Not sure how they do these Special Construction registrations.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590003031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4543315, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just checked on CA Special Construction registration and you could be okay since the car once was in CA and has a date of vehicle manufacture assigned to it by BAR. Definitely need to check on what happens if you bring it back into the state. I'd call JPS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1590003471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4543392, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for checking that @vvassallo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590003880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4545173, "authorName": "Det_John_Kimble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/det_john_kimble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful car! Since driving one in Maui I have always wanted one", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590017316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4545220, "authorName": "Vilanorl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vilanorl/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Vilanorl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590018201, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4545232, "authorName": "benster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vvassallo and @emoore356 thx for the notes. I have an Intermeccanica Roadster built in 2004 which holds a CA SPCN title. (Its a tube frame, not pan based) I visited the DMV portal and saw the checklist to get the process started, definitely do-able, but I am told there is a limited number of these handed out. Scrambling to get all the info I can, will also follow up with JPS. I believe a simple riveted ID tag would suffice as secondary vin location for sake of verification. MARTI does this for Fords. Time to research, here's another bid in the meantime.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590018408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4545233, "authorName": "benster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benster/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by benster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590018413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4547363, "authorName": "Det_John_Kimble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/det_john_kimble/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Det_John_Kimble", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590077799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4552723, "authorName": "Kingkitesurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingkitesurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! The main question to get it registered here in the Netherlands would be from what year the engine is and whether it has a CAT on it for smog regulation. Seller can you confirm this please?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590134907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4552901, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kingkitesurf The car does not have a CAT, and from what I have been told the motor is a 2000 2.0 WRX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590150046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4552907, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys I will be around all day today to answer any questions you may have. Thank you all for the GREAT comments and questions so far. Happy bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590150194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553086, "authorName": "Joemagic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemagic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can you point out any blemishes, scratches ect......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590153340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553177, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joemagic There is really no blemishes or scratches to speak of. None that I have seen anyway...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590154802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553179, "authorName": "rjquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjquad/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by rjquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590154824, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4553239, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great to see an engaged seller being super responsive and engaged. Sorry you have to let it go @emoore356 . This would be such a perfect car for an enthusiast like me that longs for the vintage driving experience but can\u2019t afford the vintage maintenance experience. Living in Oregon, though, I\u2019ve been seriously thinking of liquidating all my meager automotive holdings and saving my pennies to buy a JPS 356 Coupe someday. The coupe with the NA 2.0 liter Subie engine (very reliable and good mpg) with 140hp would be more than enough go for me! This thing must be an absolute rocketship! Wish the video could have shown it off more.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590156002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553397, "authorName": "BrucePhilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brucephilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it me, or do the rear wheels look too far out from where VW-engined cars would normally have them. I've noticed this in other Subaru-powered examples but have never run into an explanation.\r\n\r\nSorry to hijack your thread. The car is gorgeous. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590157902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553729, "authorName": "Skynnyfish54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skynnyfish54/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by Skynnyfish54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590162414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4553837, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quoting myself\r\n\u201cEngaged seller.....being engaged\u201d - from the department of redundancy department! ;^)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590163678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4553839, "authorName": "Carfan_73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan_73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful car. awesome drivetrain and color selections. glws.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590163709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4554212, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan now we just need you to be a \"Engaged buyer\" lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590168584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4554366, "authorName": "Chitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a great setup. I could almost talk myself into daily driving it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590169858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4554966, "authorName": "buckjones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buckjones/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by buckjones", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590173280, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4554977, "authorName": "RMoffett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmoffett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doing some research here and see that JPS sells these kits for about 25k before motor and upgrades. https://www.jps-motorsports.com/custom-speedster \r\n\r\nThis one is great and probably better than waiting or building a new one but how much higher value can it get when you can reproduce these so easily?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590173325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4554998, "authorName": "Vilanorl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vilanorl/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Vilanorl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590173495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555007, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chitty It would do great as a daily driver!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590173579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555038, "authorName": "GLH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RMoffett Even when one builds these great cars, it is down right difficult to get the finished car as good as this one is. Hiring a professional to do the build would probably add another $10-$15k cost so this one is still a good deal, a such a great looking automobile!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590173796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555049, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RMoffett Not sure if this helps your decision or not, but I waited 18 months. The motor setup on my car was almost 20K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590173848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555390, "authorName": "Ruby1800", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruby1800/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590175533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555452, "authorName": "awtiger1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awtiger1/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by awtiger1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590175725, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555460, "authorName": "Skynnyfish54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skynnyfish54/", "bidAmount": 38750, "content": "$38,750 bid placed by Skynnyfish54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590175751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555520, "authorName": "Sean_VC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sean_vc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RMoffet From the JPS website also, Subaru Speedster package: $44,850. I'm not sure how close to drive out price that is, but looks closer...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1590176019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555583, "authorName": "Vilanorl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vilanorl/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Vilanorl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590176323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555659, "authorName": "Skynnyfish54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skynnyfish54/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by Skynnyfish54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590176796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555729, "authorName": "RMoffett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmoffett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sean_vc thank you, good info", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590177148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555791, "authorName": "MSW423", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msw423/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by MSW423", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555795, "authorName": "Skynnyfish54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skynnyfish54/", "bidAmount": 41250, "content": "$41,250 bid placed by Skynnyfish54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177442, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555800, "authorName": "rjquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjquad/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by rjquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555844, "authorName": "kitk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kitk/", "bidAmount": 43500, "content": "$43,500 bid placed by kitk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555865, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 43750, "content": "$43,750 bid placed by SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555866, "authorName": "kitk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kitk/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by kitk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555871, "authorName": "Skynnyfish54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skynnyfish54/", "bidAmount": 44250, "content": "$44,250 bid placed by Skynnyfish54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177814, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555876, "authorName": "shenanigan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenanigan/", "bidAmount": 45356, "content": "$45,356 bid placed by shenanigan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555879, "authorName": "Skynnyfish54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skynnyfish54/", "bidAmount": 45606, "content": "$45,606 bid placed by Skynnyfish54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555883, "authorName": "shenanigan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenanigan/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by shenanigan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177902, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555884, "authorName": "Skynnyfish54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skynnyfish54/", "bidAmount": 47250, "content": "$47,250 bid placed by Skynnyfish54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555885, "authorName": "rjquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjquad/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by rjquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555886, "authorName": "Skynnyfish54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skynnyfish54/", "bidAmount": 48250, "content": "$48,250 bid placed by Skynnyfish54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555898, "authorName": "rjquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjquad/", "bidAmount": 49975, "content": "$49,975 bid placed by rjquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590177998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555917, "authorName": "kitk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kitk/", "bidAmount": 50250, "content": "$50,250 bid placed by kitk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178098, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555919, "authorName": "dozingboz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dozingboz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "strong cabbage here", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590178117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555924, "authorName": "Zachman524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachman524/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Crazy money for a replica.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590178135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555928, "authorName": "dozingboz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dozingboz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i second", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590178154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555931, "authorName": "MSW423", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msw423/", "bidAmount": 50750, "content": "$50,750 bid placed by MSW423", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178201, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555934, "authorName": "ojdickinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ojdickinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May be over original price... but who wants to wait for a build.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590178211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555942, "authorName": "bradger20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradger20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "covid urgency", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555945, "authorName": "Zachman524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachman524/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone that wants to specify something exactly to their own liking and get it brand new. For less.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555952, "authorName": "BLKFIN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blkfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One sold on here for $81K just over a month ago.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555951, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot simpler to worry about than an original between service & insurance \r\n\r\nJust enjoy driving it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1590178294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555956, "authorName": "rjquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjquad/", "bidAmount": 51250, "content": "$51,250 bid placed by rjquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178312, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4555958, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is NOT your auction naysayers. Pipe down until it's over.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1590178315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555966, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome AMEN", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1590178350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555967, "authorName": "Det_John_Kimble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/det_john_kimble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow I wasn\u2019t even close. Congrats to both parties, whomever that will be! Awesome bidding war!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555970, "authorName": "ojdickinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ojdickinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zachman524 If it's \"close enough\" and ready now, some people will pay an impatience tax :D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555976, "authorName": "henrikthecat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrikthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still seems worth it to me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590178384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555981, "authorName": "tengrand2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tengrand2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome I agree. I feel like I'm watching the politicians on TV!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590178405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555986, "authorName": "rjquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjquad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/22/20 for $51,250 to rjquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178433, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4555987, "authorName": "sjbrady", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjbrady/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555988, "authorName": "Det_John_Kimble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/det_john_kimble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555995, "authorName": "squirecountry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/squirecountry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats to both.... wow!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590178473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4555997, "authorName": "MSW423", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msw423/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590178477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556008, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Guys. I'll be in touch @rjquad. Your going to love it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1590178518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556011, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think I will just order a electric one from JPS. Thank you to all for education on the JPS replicas, they seem to be doing very nice work.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590178536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556024, "authorName": "emoore356 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emoore356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sjM999 Just be patient", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1590178590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556025, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome\n\nYou nailed it - Now you have two comments of the day in the same day for two different auctions in my opinion - Very well stated ~ Regards", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590178619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556038, "authorName": "rjquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjquad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "patience is not my virtue!\r\nalso, i'm local to the seller, will be enjoying shortly", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1590178693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556043, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark It's my daily public service announcement. I hate it when folks take the piss on someones' car in the last minutes. I know you do too. Cheers.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1590178712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556055, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome\n\nLike we are the pissing/shade throwing patrol :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1590178806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556070, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark I was \"moderated\" by BaT a long time ago for a stupid comment or two. I learned the etiquette the hard way.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590178893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556086, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome\n\nI've had an email or two as well ...\n\nThey run a good ship", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590178962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556098, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@emoore356 Thank you for the \"advice\". Other option I am considering is just buying a \"kit\" and then buying the EVWest electric kit and bolting it all together myself. Maybe less brain damage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590178996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556105, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark I'm actually wearing my BaT t-shirt right now. It's the one with a 240Z Datsun in the harvest moonlight. Even my girlfriend says it's kinda cool.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1590179047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556137, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She's a keeper :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590179169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556169, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark 27 years and counting. I put her up for sainthood with the Vatican. They gonna send her a t-shirt with the Pope giving the thumbs-up sign. How very apopriate!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590179444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556619, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome\r\n\r\nSince it's after hours on this auction\r\n\r\nEnjoy the back & forth - Hope all is well with you - Where in the world are you\r\n\r\nVatican City / Australia / USA or ... ?\r\n\r\nJust curious & no need to answer - Best regards", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590181841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4556873, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark I'm in Toronto. All my life.\n\nFun fact: My Dad sent a cheque for 5 grand to the Vatican back in '75 to annul his marriage to my Mom so he could get re-married in the church. It was basically a bribe because the grounds they accepted were spurious to say the least. I didn't care. But I did say at their dinner table decades later that the effect of that annulment was to make my brother and I retroactive bastards. That made my religious step-mom pretty upset because by her doctrine, my brother and I somehow can't go to heaven. \n\nI'm not worried about that. I'm still waiting for my Pope t-shirt. \n\nSo where are you from?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590184207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4557039, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome\r\n\r\nDue to wife's issues I can't be on 24/7 but I'm back for a while\r\n\r\nI sure hope you are a hockey fan as it's the only sport for me (competitive swimming when younger)\r\n\r\nCurrently in NW Ohio as an original native after having thus lived in NJ/worked in NYC; Upstate NY; Sarasota, Florida; Reno, Nevada & now back full circle\r\n\r\nInteresting story about the Catholic church that you mentioned below for your Dad/Mom/Step-Mom etc.\r\n\r\nWe were raised in a family with very little church involvement but my parents grew up in a Catholic neighborhood with their friends and went to church with them every week\r\n\r\nA good friend who has a son who is a priest that has been to the Vatican was talking to me about the religious influences from my parents involvement in the Catholic church and how did it affect them as outsiders per se\r\n\r\nI suggested that they gained a great moral compass without all of the resultant guilt\r\n\r\nShe just about fell off her chair & fully understood what I meant\r\n\r\nCheers & we'll see you around\r\n\r\nReally wish there was a BaT bar to hang out in after hours when possible", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590187045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4557581, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rjquad\nCongratulations! Now I hope you go out and make us a legit driving video somewhere John Law ain\u2019t lookin for a bonus!\n\n@trademark\n@RevSome\nYou\u2019re there! Post-hammer auctions are the defacto BaT bars. Hope you don\u2019t mind me eaves dropping on your fun conversation :^)\n\n\u201cSo set em up Joe, I\u2019ve got a little story I think you should know.....\u201d\n F. Sinatra", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590197812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4557638, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan I like your quote. I don't mind at all that you join in the fun. Welcome.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590199006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4557674, "authorName": "earlspoint1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/earlspoint1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking and set up rep. One hell of a deal for the seller. The buyer, just stupid money.\r\nI just bought a nice one for 18,500. Will be updating and refining and then looking for a fool and his money on Bat.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1590199956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4558853, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan\r\n\r\nNice to see you here & ditto on the \"Post-hammer auctions are the defacto BaT bars.\" comment\r\n\r\nWhere in the world are you located ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590248684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4559050, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark\nEast of Portland Or. (PDX is the Portland airport abbrev)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590252523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4559064, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The land of clean cars - Lucky guy :)\r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590252742, "type": "comment"}]