[{"id": 4086806, "authorName": "sdmjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing looks fantastic & kudos on the pictures. Also appreciate the wishful thinking with a 100mph speedo in this little rig (while my buddy's Grand National only goes to 85). \nGLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1580329378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4086833, "authorName": "Sprinterkb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sprinterkb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car I've had the privilege of viewing it at the Toyota dealership on Vancouver Island, very rare and only sold in Canada in the '60s", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580329450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087045, "authorName": "scottnoah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottnoah/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by scottnoah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580331320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4087060, "authorName": "david42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I imagine this must be like a well-assembled, high-quality Trabant.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1580331385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087195, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look how much the flat engine allows the hood to drop between the fenders, almost 911-like! What a cool little jewel. Thanks again to BaT for bringing the unknown and unusual.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580331956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087325, "authorName": "trusted_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "28H.P. - and I thought my 240D was underpowered. Of, course it weighed a few thousand pounds more. \r\n\r\nAgreed @PDXBryan - not going to have to worry about mistaking this for another one in the Walmart parking lot.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1580332467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087342, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love how much you can tell Japan was keeping an eye on foreign, especially British styling. This could almost pass for a BMC Farina", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580332553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087484, "authorName": "Wagon_the_dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon_the_dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Cool. I have the same tires. On my snowblower...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1580333120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087586, "authorName": "DSsuper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dssuper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlfaZagato\r\n\r\nYes, I think the British were instrumental in developing the car manufactory industry in Japan. I know there were quite a lot of tie ups so the Japanese were often building versions of British cars, like Datsun building the Austin 7 and so on. It's quite bizarre to see what you think is an English car in a museum and then up close realize it has Japanese badges.\r\nI think this is why the Japanese drive on the left, like the UK. It was just the Brits telling them this was the right way!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580333559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087680, "authorName": "triumphan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumphan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMO the A40 Farina is debatably more stylish, and has the added benefit of 50 pavement rippling horsepower.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1580334077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087709, "authorName": "Potomacduck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potomacduck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m in love with this car. Why is it so cool ?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580334312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087713, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trusted_one\r\nUnderpowered? Well then how about a hot rod BMW flat twin swap? ;^)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580334349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087752, "authorName": "Imperialist67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imperialist67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm usually a non-fan of Japanese cars, but am smitten with this little darling. SO charming. First time I have seen an air cooled engine in the FRONT. THANKS for bringing this little gem to our attention, and for the fetching photos. Hope it finds a loving home. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580334695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4087782, "authorName": "2chevaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2chevaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never seen or even heard about this car. Very cute. Love it and the Malamut (great dogs) in one of the photos.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1580334946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088152, "authorName": "manuals4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manuals4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool little car! I really would be all in on this if it had a 3 or 4 speed manual to get everything out of those 28 horses!\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580338282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088166, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Knowing Vancouver island I\u2019m sure this would have been a hit.\r\nIt\u2019s known for its rather British way of life and well this does look a little British at quick glance (but not like a Farina)\r\nEven the top speed of this would fit perfectly with \u201cIsland life\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580338496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088265, "authorName": "Ashe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ashe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing looks like it drove right out of a Christmas card. How darling!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1580340035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088319, "authorName": "Mike-7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike-7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A front engine Hillman Imp?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580340950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088390, "authorName": "Chrispc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a little gem. I'm surprised the Toyota museum isn't knocking on the seller's door. So much originality left in this. I've never seen one before and it's interesting to see the Beetle's competition from the 60s with the rear pop out windows, single back up light and air-cooled motor no less. Can anyone comment on the durability / functionality of the motor and transmission?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580342734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088654, "authorName": "Markd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I assume USA import would not be too tough, based on age. Cool little car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580347982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088686, "authorName": "Moefiveo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moefiveo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a fax from Toyota Canada dated 1996 that shows the number of models sold in Canada in 1966 to be 105 units but states it can't break down the numbers by model. Although I can't officially confirm this that inquiry leads me to believe that this is a Canadian sold vehicle.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580348854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088703, "authorName": "Moefiveo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moefiveo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Importing vehicles to the USA is a relatively easy process once they hit 25 years old.\r\nhttps://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/09/30/how-to-import-a-vintage-car-canada-to-united-states/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580349115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088866, "authorName": "DeltaLimaXray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deltalimaxray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks likes like it will probably run until the sun goes supernova.\n\nI hope the pup in the background gets to ride shotgun.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580352720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4089246, "authorName": "nielen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nielen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strong resemblance to a Trabant, but quality and reliability is probably a lot better.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580370226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4089291, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have a 12 volt electrical system or 6 volt? I can't quite tell by the battery and I don't see it mentioned in the description.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580378044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4089634, "authorName": "davemacmini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davemacmini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was originally sold on Canada as a Toyota 700 and since it was not really engineered for Canadian driving, there were a lot of blown motors as ownerd tried to drive these at freeway speeds. Certainly an interesting little car, I was selling them for a short time in the 60s, but I ended up with an Isuzu Bellett for my daily driver. Isuzu and Toyota were both imported by Canadian Motor Industries at that time.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1580394858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4089697, "authorName": "volvoracer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoracer9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool car! Never saw one before. \r\n That rear-end w/ the mini-fins has a bit of a Trabant vibe...though (obviously) the Toyota is light years better in quality!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580395914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4089700, "authorName": "volvoracer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoracer9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nielen Sorry. I posted my thoughts w/o looking below and now I see your nearly identical post! (Great minds... :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580396012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4090002, "authorName": "Moefiveo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moefiveo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car has a twelve volt electrical system. I live in the mountains on a twisty two lane highway and it\u2019s not worth risking my life or the car to venture out there with an air-cooled twin automatic. I realized very quickly this car needs to be in a city or in a museum.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1580400815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4090390, "authorName": "mspielberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mspielberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The hesitation on acceleration may be caused by the leather seals on the accelerator pump, which die. Rebuild kits for the Toyota fork lift work with some modifications. \r\nIf this is like mine, the \"automatic\" transmission is not \"automatic\"...Owners manual says to start in \"drive\", or shift down to low for more acceleration. It does not shift on its own.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1580406935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4091380, "authorName": "mikepatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikepatt/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by mikepatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580415712, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4091962, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a) a blast b) for hardcore Japanese fans only c) something the Big 3 should have taken seriously and d) at the right size to fit in Godzilla's hands. \r\n\r\nI'm glad to see it here and to have learned a bit. Toyoglide and Denso Demicon -you can't make this stuff up", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1580420524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4092182, "authorName": "Danno9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danno9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really liking this little car. Looks like the Japanese version of my 1962 Rambler American 2 door. The rear side windows look interchangeable.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580422452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4094047, "authorName": "jessenthegremlim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jessenthegremlim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With that Toyoglide behind the flat twin, this little guy must be hilariously slow. Mind you, it probably weighs as much as a Cub Cadet. \r\nEither way, I love it. Likely as close as I'll ever get to a Sports 800..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580487643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4097052, "authorName": "datsun_nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsun_nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Japanese 'Deux Cheveux'", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1580518199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4097797, "authorName": "pubber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pubber/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by pubber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580556515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4097816, "authorName": "vimalaj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vimalaj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I learnt to drive on a 2 door station wagon version of the Toyota 700 with manual transmission in Malaysia in the mid 80's. Car was already old then but i absolutely loved it. It was a simple machine that seemed indestructible.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580558434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4099322, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I own four weird, little red cars; but this is one I never knew about.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580610946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4099653, "authorName": "Ray_Young", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ray_young/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580651500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4100207, "authorName": "wollym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wollym/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by wollym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580672336, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4103365, "authorName": "97TypeR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97typer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like the 1957 Trabant was 4 years ahead with the design.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580770701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4103537, "authorName": "dbain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello from Ontario canada I have 4 Toyotas 700 two restored one of which is a convertible I own this cars for over 40 years! cheers", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580775220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4103552, "authorName": "dbain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All of the cars came with two carbs but no radio lol. One thing I should mention is to use type F transmission fluid or the seals desovle found our the hard way.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580775645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4103815, "authorName": "Moefiveo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moefiveo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you please contact me via the contact seller button on the listing. Would love to find out some information about this model as it is quite rare to find anyone in North America that owns one. Thanks in advance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580782921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4104675, "authorName": "Nippon_Imports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nippon_imports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did someone say Publica? :)\r\nI have a 67 here in Jacksonville FL and absolutely love it! I don't hesitate to drive it around town. \r\nThese are very hard to find in such condition as the one offered here. Good luck with the auction. The price has a ways to go before it even gets close to what it's worth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGyqUsQD0o", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1580830432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4105159, "authorName": "Gama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are some transportation companies that would be able bring it to the Midwest and how much would it be around ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580838889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4105881, "authorName": "wrm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrm/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by wrm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580846281, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4105887, "authorName": "wrm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dbain - am also in Ontario. Would love to connect and learn more about your experience with these.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580846343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4105947, "authorName": "Moefiveo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moefiveo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please feel free to contact me directly using the contact seller for shipping info.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580846818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4105955, "authorName": "Moefiveo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moefiveo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dbain please use the contact seller button to contact me about more info on this vehicle. I would love to touch base with you on your cars but I can\u2019t contact you directly. You must contact me. Cheers!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580846902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4106117, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a neighbor that always has five or six really obscure Toyotas in front of his garage, including his daily driver Stout that has been on BAT twice. I don't think I've ever seen a Publica grace the forecourt of his estate, but that doesn't mean he hasn't tried. Great car, I like the pictures of it in the Toyota dealer's, um . . . forecourt.\r\n\r\nWith 0.7 liters and a Toyoglide the zero to 60 time is probably somewhere between 'eventually' and 'unlikely'. My apologies to @Moefiveo and this Publica, the power train combination just made me think of some of the fake road tests that C&D and R&T used to do. That did get me looking through the magazine archives and I've found an R&T road test of a 1961 Toyopet Tiara, a car marketed in the US. No Publica road test yet, but I'm still looking. This wasn't the car for the US interstate highways, but it was the car for high taxation 'aspirational' markets and this is a very nice example. GLWTA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1580848363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4106704, "authorName": "BIGJOHN_TK421", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigjohn_tk421/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by BIGJOHN_TK421", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580852678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4108177, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video of the engine starting and running has been added to the end of the listing.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580881872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4108219, "authorName": "McFood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcfood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Aside from the carpet and headliner, it looks practically brand new! It's not bad looking, and it's not great looking, but it is interesting. I would love to add this to my collection, if I had one, but I'm not sure I'd want to start my collection with this. First one I've ever seen.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580886626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4108233, "authorName": "Ten13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ten13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can anyone share information regarding availability of parts?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580887700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4108717, "authorName": "chriscritter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscritter/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by chriscritter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580915019, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4108732, "authorName": "Modrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modrod/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Modrod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580915388, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4108963, "authorName": "Classichondaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichondaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, a LHD early Japanese car in great shape. Should be worth a good amount more than the current bid. My guess is that the location is really hurting this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580919452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109008, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580920554, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4109167, "authorName": "Moefiveo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moefiveo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did see an article recently in a classic car magazine that stated Toyota has begun selling parts for classic cars built before 1985. Spent a bit of time looking for the ad but had no luck this morning.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580923301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109189, "authorName": "Moefiveo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moefiveo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am flexible within reason on timelines to get this car relocated to a new home. The car is stored safely in a climate controlled environment and I will assist in any way possible to make the transfer process stress free. Hit the contact seller button for any questions you may have about the car or the logistics of the transport. I\u2019m happy to assist in any way I can. I want this car to go to a good home.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580923647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109352, "authorName": "wrm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrm/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by wrm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580926568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4109645, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580930227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4109944, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580931737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110024, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580932011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110066, "authorName": "datsuns4fun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsuns4fun/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by datsuns4fun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580932236, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110100, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580932466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110118, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580932609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110160, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580932974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110193, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580933250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110222, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580933436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110264, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 7750, "content": "$7,750 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580933721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110348, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580934408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110379, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580934583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110384, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580934647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110425, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580934937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110454, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580935106, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110464, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580935143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110472, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 9250, "content": "$9,250 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580935211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110474, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580935223, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110478, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580935244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110485, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580935277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110497, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Moefiveo\r\nI was never familiar with this model Toyota until listed on BaT.\r\nVery nice presentation, beautiful color \r\nBest to You and All Bidders \r\n\u263a\ufe0f", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580935325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4110504, "authorName": "Nasak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasak/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by Nasak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580935375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110507, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580935383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4110533, "authorName": "garym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/5/20 for $9,800 to garym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580935505, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4110543, "authorName": "Danno9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danno9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really enjoyed watching this auction. Congratulations to buyer and seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580935568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4110568, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garym\r\nCongratulations! Very Nice classic Toyota. Enjoy \r\n@Moefiveo\r\nCongratulations on Your Auction. Enjoyed seeing this on BaT\r\nBest Regards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580935693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4113827, "authorName": "wrm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought! Had no clue what the reserve could've been set at for such a rarity ..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581017043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4117758, "authorName": "Johnmr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the engine based on a type 1 vw?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1581094402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5575412, "authorName": "Formerpacifica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/formerpacifica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To anyone is it known if this car was in british Columbia all it's life. If so I believe it was the same car our family had when I was very young and am glad it is still around.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610260340, "type": "comment"}]