[{"id": 3918452, "authorName": "mensrea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mensrea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575511886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918455, "authorName": "06BOM6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/06bom6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ooh man. I can\u2019t wait to see what this does. It\u2019s got the color and condition going for it with Miles against. \r\n\r\nToo bad this isn\u2019t being listed a couple months from now. I\u2019d love to drive another 180k in it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575511916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918462, "authorName": "jarfly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jarfly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love mint green. Someone please bid a boatload of money for this so I won't be tempted tp do something impulsive,", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1575512191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918470, "authorName": "rhayes05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhayes05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a winner. If I was the seller and the state of Florida sent me the off center vanity plate, I would have sent it back as it would drive me crazy. Guess the inmates in Florida don\u2019t care about attention to detail!\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575512577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918506, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The seller has added 180k of the 220k indicated miles.\" Well done! Nice to see a car that is clearly well loved and enjoyed. As it should be. GLWA", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1575513752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918513, "authorName": "DeaconBlues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deaconblues/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Phenomenal color!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575514084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918538, "authorName": "darmahman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darmahman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The polished Fuchs are spot on with this Targa body color.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1575514906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918605, "authorName": "Gulf-Porsche_21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gulf-porsche_21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice submission. Still looking for a 1978 apple green.\r\nRecently bought \u201887 Targa with 220K mikes and it runs well. Mileage with proper service is fine for these Porsches.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575517867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918611, "authorName": "braddy2by4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braddy2by4/", "bidAmount": 911, "content": "$911 bid placed by braddy2by4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575518157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3918624, "authorName": "bbaker13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbaker13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see that this beautiful car in this beautiful color has been *driven*! I do hope the buyer enjoys the heck out of it and puts another 180k on it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575518766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918661, "authorName": "Greg_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@darmahman I have to agree with you about the polished wheels. Normally I like my Fuchs stock with satin black petals and satin lips, but this green color looks even better with polished wheels. Very cool combo!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575520047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918681, "authorName": "LiveFromNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livefromny/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by LiveFromNY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575520906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3918696, "authorName": "d2fn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d2fn/", "bidAmount": 28282, "content": "$28,282 bid placed by d2fn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575521557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3918714, "authorName": "Cross", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cross/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that\u2019s a rare color combo for an SC Targa. \r\n\r\nNice to see it is well care for.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575522363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918820, "authorName": "Mike-7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike-7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Same car on the Rennbow color website for mint green? \r\nhttps://www.rennbow.org/colorwiki/Mint%20Green%20Dark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575530246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918921, "authorName": "guysmiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guysmiley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect 80s Florida color", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575549403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918966, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I awoke this morning EST and am grateful for the comments and early bids. I admit I am suffering pangs of Seller remorse as this Porsche has been more like a friend than a mode of transportation ?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1575552106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918978, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, BAT is bringing ALL the toys for Christmas. 911s of several vintages. CRXs. Caddys. Brabus Benzs. Classic 5 series BMWs, a Speedster, motorbikes....I am waiting for the Daisy BB gun/ Lionel train set", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1575552642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919022, "authorName": "hotwheels882", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotwheels882/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this color is MINT!!! Love it. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575553345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919106, "authorName": "NoSubstitute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nosubstitute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mint green on 964 seams a bit brighter,\r\nAre there 2 mint colors?\r\nNot to take away anything from this car because it is amazing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575555239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919112, "authorName": "NoSubstitute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nosubstitute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect Missouri color for me as far as I am concerned!!!\r\nI Gotta make the good list this year", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575555318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919314, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not a P-car fan, but IF I had an IRA or a life-insurance-policy I'd cash them out to buy this Targa! Appearance-wize & even w/its mileage I'd go for this knock-out.....this Porsche is a standout!\n\nRegards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575559675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919365, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nosubstitute A month ago I checked the PCA Rennbow site that catalogues all the Porsche colors. My M-1 mint green was not listed although it was a 1982 factory color. They didn't know why it wasn't on their list. Then last week I contacted one of the administrators at PCA. He researched the issue, verified the color and had it added to the Rennbow site along with a picture of my car. The first owner of my car believed that only two were painted mint green dark as it is now classified.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1575560672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919371, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nosubsitute The other mint green on Rennbow is a lighter shade as you said. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575560771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919384, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the pleasure of previewing this one a bit, and it sure looked to me to be the real deal. Yes, I'm a sucker for SCs and Targas, but this one has lots of allure beyond just the uncommon color combo.....plus it's been driven and maintained, so the next custodian should have no reservation piling on the miles.\r\n\r\nMy '89 Targa is approaching 190K mi............this mint green morsel has average miles and there is a ton of upside with cars that have been totally sorted, regularly driven and carefully maintained.\r\n\r\n@rappelquist knows there are cosmetic aspects here that I'd quickly change (gauge lips, wheel finish, etc). Nevertheless..........witness the early bids, the car's going to get abundant love, and he's going to miss it dearly!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575561052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919402, "authorName": "sprintngtp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sprintngtp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this Targa with its colors!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575561333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919420, "authorName": "TBKTX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbktx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone tell me about the mud guards in front of the rear wheel wells? I\u2019m not a fan. Are they factory installed or an after mkt add-on?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575561790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919450, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TBKTX It's an after market add-on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575562297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919453, "authorName": "JRB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rhayes05. I think that\u2019s as close as it gets to a centered 7 character vanity in Florida. The astonishing thing is that the seller has PORSCHE as a vanity, as 7 characters is the limit, so there will never be a PORSCHESC or PORSCHE1, etc. The plate itself may have some value if transferable. @rappelquist Tell us the story of how you got it.\n\nI had an SC Targa many years ago. They are great cars, not as good as the 3.2, but great nonetheless. The motor has had all the correct upgrades. I would remove the rear fender guards, take the wheels back to original, put the original instrument bezels back on and enjoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575562568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919465, "authorName": "TBKTX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbktx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone tell me about the mud guards in front of the rear wheel wells? I\u2019m not a fan. Are they factory installed or an after market add-on? Great looking targa though!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575562579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919467, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRB If you look close, it is really PDRSCHE, second letter a D. POR5CHE was already taken. The bezels could be removed, as they fit over the originals.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575562686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919489, "authorName": "JRB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rappelquist. Well played, very much like the British do their vanity plates. I hadn\u2019t even noticed! (Lame excuse: old eyes)\r\n:^)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575563033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919620, "authorName": "NoSubstitute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nosubstitute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw it listed sport suspension which sometimes is lower is this original factory height? It might be just slightly lowered with adjustable coil overs?\r\nI\u2019ve not seen a factory height SC where the whole tire wasn\u2019t seen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575565803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919642, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nosubstitute My mechanic adjusted the ride height 9 years ago when we replaced all 4 tires and did some suspension work.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575566310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919715, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful color! Not GP White. Not Silver. Not Guards Red. GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575567951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919986, "authorName": "JRB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Thirty-three-and-a-third Not black. Especially not black.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575572018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3920752, "authorName": "mini2nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mini2nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Porsche 911 is a perfect example of pride of ownership. Who would have guessed it traveled 220,000 miles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575577548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3920999, "authorName": "mini2nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mini2nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious as to why the seller is parting with such a gorgeous air-cooled Targa in rare Mint Green. Bellissimo!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575579567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3921099, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this color. To perfect the color combo, I would prefer green cloth interior.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575581058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922052, "authorName": "old911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love how the seller put nearly 9k a year on it. Those are daily driver numbers. It goes to show how miles just arent an issue with a well cared for aircooled.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575608107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922106, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The shark fin stone guards on the rear fenders mimic those the factory used on 930s, only these are smaller for a \u201cnarrow bodied\u201d car. Like spoilers, they aren\u2019t for everyone, but they do protect the leading surface of the bulbous rear fenders. Easily removed if they don\u2019t work for the new custodian.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575610799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922150, "authorName": "oldcarjunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarjunky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After numerous postings with others on BaT disagreeing over what a unicorn color is (and I have been critical of others calling referring to standard Porsche colors like \"Talbot Yellow\" a unicorn color), I must say that this color is \"unicorn-ish\". I have seen mint green on a few later cars - I test drove a mint green 964 Coupe back in the late 90's, but I have never seen mint green on a 911SC. Too bad the car is not original paint, but it makes it easier to deal with the paint issues on the doors.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575613321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922414, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldcarjunky In my post yesterday I explained that administrator of the PCA researched my M-1 \"minz gruen\" mint green factory color to verify the authenticity and added it to the Rennbow color website with a picture of my Porsche and the color Mint Green Dark to distinguish it from the lighter Mint Green of later cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575640841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922599, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular color. Ride height is low (probably lower than 'Euro') but usable - mine is about the same ride height and I've driven it on dirt roads, etc. I appreciate how much this was driven - these are really usable cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575645232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922703, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos of a cold start and the car driving have been added to the listing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575646887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923071, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In all of my thirty years in buying, selling, owning and working on these cars I have never seen this color on an air cooled model except a 964. It does appear a little darker than the 964 shade, but undeniably a unicorn. \r\n\r\nThank you seller for listing it here for all of us to enjoy. Truly a rare gem. Good luck with the sale!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575653187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923595, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@howS Thank you for your comment. By way of history, I didn't care for this color when I first saw it, but it grew on me. I can't go a gas station or store without someone asking me \"what year?, Beautiful color.\" Even the Rennbow team, who have been compiling all the Porsche colors back to 1950's hadn't seen this until I sent them my COA and asked them to research it. It is definitely darker than the other mint that looks like seafoam green. :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575660219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3924733, "authorName": "BoxsterGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxstergt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous 911 Targa. Wish I had the money. Rappelquist, will you take a Credit Card?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575669601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925121, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a great color! Didn't actually notice it at first. I think that's because the opening shot of the rear end has a lot of reflections and glass in it. Beautiful car!\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575679547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925939, "authorName": "NoSubstitute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nosubstitute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m just wondering if this was original color compared to being repainted for a color this rare i.e. one of two, is it fair to say that it was original and the paint was in great condition this might be worth $10,000 more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575729255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926546, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it just was a little more red........just kidding, cool car/color combo!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575746557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926576, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nosubstute this is the original color resprayed ten years ago. As I mentioned in an earlier comment Rennbow didn't have another one listed after 2 years of research. May be the only one in captivity? I will provide a Dr Color Chip touchup kit to the buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575747635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926642, "authorName": "Rodeo_King", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo_king/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey honey.... please look at photo #30", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575750635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926696, "authorName": "NoSubstitute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nosubstitute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m sorry I didn\u2019t mean not original.\r\nI simply meant if the hadn\u2019t been been resprayed. And again I\u2019m not taking away from the car. I truly love it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575752778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926835, "authorName": "540itdriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/540itdriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of those colors if you know cars well and you have to be a car guy to to make that distinction, you know this is a rare color just by the first glance...the second look is to confirm the holy crap moment seeing this color for the second time...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575758308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926895, "authorName": "techweenie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/techweenie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like there was at least some cloud cover in all the exterior shots. Would love to see this in full sunlight. As a fan of Porsche's interpretations of turquoise, jade and teal, I find this color super appealing. It has a 356 vibe. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575761517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926993, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@teckweenie I tried to follow the BAT suggestion to photo late in the day to eliminate glare. I will take some full sun photos tomorrow and post.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575765623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927004, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boxtergt I'll take a credit card if you win and it clears through my attorney \r\n ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575765877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927257, "authorName": "pjs911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjs911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "rappelquist....I realize the roof has been refurbished but these targa tops are notorious for leaking at the A pillar. Has it been tested with a good soaking? To state the obvious, have you checked the fuse box for the items not working (washers x 2 and fogs)?\r\nHappy selling!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575781743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927359, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pjs911 Yes, we checked the fuse box. The fog light wiring had a short and was disconnected a few years ago. It was discovered during a concours event in Winter Park. I hadn't used them for years and don't plan to now. The washer pump and lines need to be replaced if the buyer wishes. Regarding the top, a few drops of water occur at the right rear area. I put a small piece of weatherstripping at the left front above the driver's triangular window that works well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575807798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927818, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@techweenie The sun finally came out full. I just uploaded 4 shots from different angles. I also included a bonus shot - The crested cap on each valve stem,", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575831608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928093, "authorName": "Tmalchitown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmalchitown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow what a beauty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575846561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928295, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photographs have been uploaded to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575857003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928414, "authorName": "LiveFromNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livefromny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm very tempted to buy this just so I can remove those valve stem caps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575863525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928415, "authorName": "LiveFromNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livefromny/", "bidAmount": 28532, "content": "$28,532 bid placed by LiveFromNY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575863538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3928601, "authorName": "Mwinnco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwinnco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have known Rick and this beautiful car since he bought it. He has always treated it like his baby. The lucky buyer is going to love this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575894042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928643, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LiveFromNY Take them off because they are not OEM? :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575898138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929083, "authorName": "LiveFromNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livefromny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rappelquist Because they look like something my sister would put on her car.\r\n\r\nJust playing (or am I?). Great color and well done putting the miles on her. GLWA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575912921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3931717, "authorName": "944Armadillo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/944armadillo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of those cars I\u2019d buy for just the color alone! Beautiful and GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575950415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3932171, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - special paint demands a real premium I see. Fantastic stuff.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575987124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3932190, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be in on the road to PHX all day tomorrow, but keeping an eye on this amazing Targa.........get ready for some Postpartum depression, rappelman.............this car is such eye candy......on top of being a fine SC.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575987728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3932314, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@caymanorcarrera Thanks for you kind comments and have a safe trip. I will add some more photos today and encourage all lookers to request more photo detail. I want to be as transparent as possible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575990095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3932562, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Four additional photographs have been uploaded to the gallery. Thanks for viewing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575995227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3932707, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know how hard it is to replace the cracking dash? or how available they are?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575998216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3932899, "authorName": "weintraubjeremy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weintraubjeremy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, what are the details of the compression test that was done at 177k? It says the results were excellent. Cheers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576001406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3933344, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dlb You can check classic9learthershop.com. They sell dash covers. However about 10 years ago, I looked into having the dash recovered. In order to do so, you have to remove the windshield, then ship the dash assembly to Classic9 or your preferred upholstery tech for recovering.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576006198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3933406, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@weintraubjeremy I will research your 177k question and get back to you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576006632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3933671, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Three additional photographs have been uploaded to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576008411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3934107, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@weintraubjeremy I checked with my mechanic's wife and she said older files are stored in a unit with other equipment and parts when they moved from an aircraft hangar to their present location. A more recent diagnostic can be found in a file I just uploaded to the listing. It is a work order from 6-28-2019. If you zoom in you will see a note saying that at customer request my mechanic checked the engine (and test drove it). He states the engine shows no symptoms that would indicate further diagnostics (compression check.) The lack of smoke at start and while driving, and no excessive oil consumption all point to a sound engine. The red line driving video is also another example. Hope this helps.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576011330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3934175, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An additional photograph has been uploaded to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576011755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3934186, "authorName": "weintraubjeremy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weintraubjeremy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @rappelquist. It'd be really helpful to see the numbers to know how healthy the individual cylinders are. A dealer in California just sold an 82 Targa for $32k that had 3-5%, which indicates a strong engine. Given the mileage of your car that could be a great selling point.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576011845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935552, "authorName": "Nut11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nut11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta say absolutely gorgeous in spite of the mileage. Interior and exterior colors are spot on. \r\nYou'd be driving tall in this rig.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576028707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935567, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by dlb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576029139, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3935572, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bidding on a car with 2x more miles than anything I have ever owned...and I haven't even had a drink. Yet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576029257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935641, "authorName": "911Safari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911safari/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dlb Even if this is something of a project car, its worth more than $30K!!! But it really looks to be in absolutely great condition given its age and milage...very sweet Porsche!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576031261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935645, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't disagree", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576031347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935648, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plenty of time left for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576031403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935803, "authorName": "weintraubjeremy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weintraubjeremy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi any idea If this would pass smog in California?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576035740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936166, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@weintraubjeremy It wouldn't pass smog in California.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576065541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936484, "authorName": "weintraubjeremy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weintraubjeremy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @rappelquist. What\u2019s missing that would make it fail smog, catalytic converter?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576075787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936848, "authorName": "TBKTX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbktx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its instructive to see how important color is. Colors are either bad, good, better, best. This one is best. Everyone is gaga over this car, which says how it will show on the streets and with future buyers. GLWA. Someone's getting a sweet looking targa.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1576082821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936992, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photographs of service records from March 2008 to June 2019 have been provided by the seller and added to the gallery. Thanks for viewing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576085313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936994, "authorName": "oldcarjunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarjunky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@weintraubjeremy,\r\nMost likely just a Cat. The exhaust system looks otherwise stock, so I would guess that there is a Cat bypass set-up. Not a big deal to swap out. Figure around $300-400 to swap it out. Just guessing though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576085339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937014, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@911safari I just uploaded the last eleven years of maintenance records to BAT. I would say this has been a project car for me. I have spent about $35,000 on maintenance not to mention $5,000 on the repaint and another $1,000 on the Dryce System partial underside cleaning. Third party judges at concours events seem to think the exterior and interior are up to par. My mechanic has attested to the soundness of the engine (see photo#93 in gallery.) Your can check the transaxle in the Red Line Drive video,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576085621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937106, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576087215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937187, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rappelquist you mentioned the targa top leaked a little. Is that still the case with the extra foam you added? If it is, him much does it leak and are any of the carpets retaining moisture because of it. I had a car that leaked and it was painful. Many thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576088183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937238, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dlb It does not leak enough to soak into the carpets, a few to several drops drip onto the vinyl in front of the right rear seat. Did I mention that the a/c works well here in Florida? Yesterday it was 80 degrees in the pm. and I had it on the second of three speeds and was OK. At 90+ it's warm. Of course, years back I replaced all the components including the rubber lines.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576088857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937266, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That doesn't help me living under three inches of snow here in NY! Brrrrrr...\r\nThanks for clarifying on the roof.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576089478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937292, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dlb. The ram air heat works well as long as the engine is warm and you're moving.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576089817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937356, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that is helpful! Thanks bud", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576090659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937433, "authorName": "PeterSugar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petersugar/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by PeterSugar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576091338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3937579, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by dlb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576092215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3938441, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bidders Please use the Contact Seller button on the listing to contact me directly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576097488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3938555, "authorName": "PeterSugar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petersugar/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by PeterSugar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576098220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3938685, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by dlb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576099310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3938724, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most or all old Targas leak a bit,......same for 914s.....just part of the experience.\n\n96 comments and $33K bid..........not at all surprising for this very distinct SC..........not sure we're going to get to home base, but at least we should be in the ballpark (-:\n\nNot many AC'd 911 listings this week......not sure what that's about!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576099719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3938949, "authorName": "PeterSugar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petersugar/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by PeterSugar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576100762, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3938958, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by dlb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576100811, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3938977, "authorName": "PeterSugar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petersugar/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by PeterSugar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576100931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3938980, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by dlb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576100944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3938986, "authorName": "Goowatchi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goowatchi/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Goowatchi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576100993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3938990, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by dlb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576101002, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3939004, "authorName": "Goowatchi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goowatchi/", "bidAmount": 37250, "content": "$37,250 bid placed by Goowatchi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576101099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3939006, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by dlb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576101112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3939021, "authorName": "Goowatchi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goowatchi/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by Goowatchi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576101225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3939024, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by dlb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576101244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3939018, "authorName": "LiveFromNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/livefromny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Caymanorcarrera Not true. I own 7 targas and none leak. Making this targa air and water tight is not that complicated and bidders shouldn't let that dampen their enthusiasm.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1576101245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939032, "authorName": "KillaBee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/killabee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LiveFromNY tell us your secrets!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576101291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939047, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/11/19 for $39,000 to dlb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576101365, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3939060, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And that's that.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576101424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939064, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dlb..Thanks for your persistence and comments. Congratulations!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576101442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939067, "authorName": "RKramden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkramden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My vote for best Porsche color of the year on BaT\r\nContrats to seller and buyer", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1576101453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939082, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, sir. You have been an excellent seller, and I look forward to taking on the next chapter of this unique car's stewardship. She's in good hands.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1576101507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939101, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dlb I am sad to see her go, but you are a good man. There aren't many of us left :-(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576101618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939259, "authorName": "morellja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morellja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the winner, this SC Targa is beautiful, I wish I was able to bid...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576102644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939296, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve been driving them since \u201878.......just reporting my experience.\r\n\r\nNice to see this one getting a new custodian.......such a pretty 911.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576103038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939344, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@caymanorcarrera Your commentary helped me with this auction. I appreciate you and wish you all the best! RA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576103512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939446, "authorName": "elvis1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elvis1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, love the color. Possible to give me the color #? Would love to paint my E type in this shade.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576104747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939560, "authorName": "Hi_Fi_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hi_fi_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right car, right price! Congratulations buyer and seller. This one has been fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576106249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939601, "authorName": "rappelquist (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rappelquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@elvis1 Color is mint green dark Porsche color code M-1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576106846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939855, "authorName": "LKG007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lkg007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dlb congratulations, what a stunning car in a beautiful color combo. Increadably rare to have something so unquie and iconic like this. Enjoy my friend, i\u2019m sure this will be much more value in years to come", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576114213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7409821, "authorName": "hans_groper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hans_groper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@elvis1\r\nColor is minzgrun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1638667453, "type": "comment"}]