[{"id": 1391779, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. The 4 speed is frosting on the cake.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1487085040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1391782, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Spider Mike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487085087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1391799, "authorName": "youbugme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youbugme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1969. The best year ever for cars?", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1487085679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1391801, "authorName": "bigboysurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigboysurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Next to a brand new SL, this is one of the cleanest ones I've ever seen, amazing for a 48 year old driver. You really could eat off the bottom of this example. Very tasty.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1487085712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1391804, "authorName": "DETROIT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroit/", "bidAmount": 21969, "content": "$21,969 bid placed by DETROIT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487085878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1391827, "authorName": "geovangelist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geovangelist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4-speed 280SLs are rare birds indeed. A splendid example with an appealing color combo. This should bring top dollar", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487087418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1391832, "authorName": "patrick68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I remember correctly, in the late 90s one could buy a decent w113 for $20 000. I feel like kicking myself for not buying one then. What a great and fun investment it could have been!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487087717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1391846, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can anyone say dream car? Yeah, I can. Very nice. GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487088495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1391858, "authorName": "ColomboMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colombomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Euro headlamps and 4-speed really make this a competitive example in the market. Very nice car indeed !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487089224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1391884, "authorName": "DCG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. I really don't like the faux zinc plating on the engine hardware... I couldn't live with it. I guess euro 280SLs didn't have headrests.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1487090441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1391912, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These were at the bottom of the investment scale for the longest time, and for no good reason. They're competent tourers with great parts back up and technical knowledge available for the asking. I've restored two and have a aching for one to keep the Jaguars company. I'm not sure I'll ever get the opportunity again, given that prices are now going where they should be, relative to other cars.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1487091888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1391941, "authorName": "Darren_2.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren_2.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gosh, what a pretty car! The white and sky blue interior make it look so inviting and serene, this must surely be the car that, when your time comes, delivers you from this world to the Pearly Gates, where St. Peter greets you with, \"Dude, enjoy the ride?!\".", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1487093756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1391947, "authorName": "ADRH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrh/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by ADRH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487093987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1391971, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who needs a Gullwing?\n\nMagnificent.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1487095405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1392087, "authorName": "Bryan_A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryan_a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the console tray between the seats a home made reproduction unit? Thicknesses of the wood seem larger than normal and, well, there's the visible filler putty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487100137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1392096, "authorName": "JudoJohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judojohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. One of my all time favs. Unfortunately, for me, too rich for my blood. GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487100366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1392132, "authorName": "DETROIT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroit/", "bidAmount": 31969, "content": "$31,969 bid placed by DETROIT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487101255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1392166, "authorName": "Gary_O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you post picture with the blue soft top completely up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487102141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1392584, "authorName": "jgriffi1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgriffi1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The first car I ever owned was a 1969 280S in this exact color combination, bought in 1993. The SL was the one I always wanted, but adding that one letter added about $20K in price. This is the cleanest example SL of that era I've ever seen. Should command top dollar, if the early action is any indication!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487108004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1392594, "authorName": "rbjam83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbjam83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DCG that looks to me like nickel plating, but I could be wrong.\nNickel plating is typically more rich colored than zinc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487108348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1392609, "authorName": "mickraemer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickraemer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks to me like zinc plating (galvanized) with chromating added for durability. In this case the parts have been treaded to yellow chromate. This is quite common for automotive applications.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromate_conversion_coating\nBeautiful car BTW", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487108944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1392621, "authorName": "rbjam83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbjam83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The number plate ends in 7 and is yellow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487109175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1392682, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So tipically Italian...the side winkers on the front wings. Que bella questa Mercedes...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487111268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1392741, "authorName": "Thaxted2bat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaxted2bat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks so clean, that the dust mites are all on food stamps.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1487114023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1392780, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just picked up my MegaMillions tix. Should the planets align in a favorable way this will take up some garage space at my house.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487115957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1393095, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Late 1960s, my tract home neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley. A woman across the street seemed to suddenly have money. (She went to Europe a lot, and her kids claimed she was \"an actress.\" Nobody bought it.)\n\nFirst, two new Fords in 1969. The husband (an LAPD officer) got a brand-new Mustang Mach 1, white with a black hood and red side stripes. She bought herself a triple-white Continental Mark III. Immediately they had the two nicest cars in the neighborhood. \n\nA short time later, a 280SL, identical to this one in color scheme, joined the party. Pretty sure it was an automatic and had air conditioning, however. She kept the Continental, but the Mercedes was the new \"exotic\" car in the neighborhood. Later, a silver 350SL replaced the Continental. She and the cop divorced, so the Mach 1 went with him. Those two SL's were parked in front of that house for decades, slowly deteriorating. \n\nWe still never figured out what she did for a living. \n\nGLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1487136977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1393121, "authorName": "ADRH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrh/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by ADRH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487146173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1393150, "authorName": "I_Ride_Ostriches", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/i_ride_ostriches/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487160121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1393183, "authorName": "EUbrainwashing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eubrainwashing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfection from every angle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487165473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1393198, "authorName": "frrarinut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frrarinut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DCG I am with you on the gold paint coating over all the engine bits. It looks like a rattlecan replica of the original di-chromate zinc finish. This heavy gold coating seems to be getting very popular with some restoration shops and even though it looks cheap, it is expensive. The round sidemarker lights were \"Italian market only\". Most Euro countries got no side markers, and no headrests, as well as the hard door pockets and bright chrome steering wheel. Overall a beautiful car in excellent condition.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1487166100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1393330, "authorName": "67benzboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67benzboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BryanA, yes the wood clearly has been refinished or replaced, which is not unusual with these cars as they are at the mid-century mark in age. The finish is incorrect and the dashboard wood on the passenger side has lifted from the dash, so something is off there. I suspect it is replacement wood. These cars were the last of the Mercedes-Benzes that were largely hand-built, and it is no uncommon for replacement pieces to not quite fit. The center console wood looks too thick up front, but I'm not sure about that. The thickness on the sides is correct, but it looks like a different kind of wood than you normally see on these W113s. There are a few other nits to pick, but as has been noted, this is a very clean, low-mileage example that should bring top dollar. Agree that the garish finish on the engine bits is awful, but can be corrected if you want it to be authentic. A sexy Italian of German stock!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1487171867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1393381, "authorName": "jimbbski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbbski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wood console does look odd. I'm no expert on MB so I defer to those more knowledgeable. I don't think that anyone has mentioned the puckers in the headliner of the remove able hard top? That can't be right? And the gold accents under the hood do look out of place.\n\nStill if I had the room to park it I'd be bidding on it. However I do think that the sale price will climb quite a bit from $33K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487173665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1393576, "authorName": "jerryprace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerryprace/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by jerryprace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487183475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1393637, "authorName": "67benzboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67benzboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimbbski, you're right on the headliner. Meant to mention that. It's a very poor re-do. When I was restoring my 230SL, I considered replacing my original headliner as it has a bit of yellowing and the foam backing has deteriorated a bit with age. My mechanic talked me out of it; it's very expensive to have done, and not easy to do right.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487186154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1393701, "authorName": "ADRH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrh/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by ADRH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487188805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1394121, "authorName": "Irebld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irebld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This euro version should have the hotter cam making it have 185hp instead of the stated 170.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487196393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1394295, "authorName": "MichaelLSummer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaellsummer/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by MichaelLSummer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487202458, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1394736, "authorName": "Mb_md", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mb_md/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The \"yellow zinc plating\" in the engine is incorrect and ugly. I would rather have surface rust all over my pipes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487251804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1396272, "authorName": "barchettamax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barchettamax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Missing heater levers and quality of \"restored\" items suggest lack of funds to do things right. PPI recommended.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487290858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1396785, "authorName": "frrarinut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frrarinut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lrebld I am not sure that the hotter cam went into the 1969 engines. I thought that cam only came in Europe in 1971 and 1972? Can anyone confirm?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487341801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1397123, "authorName": "TobinMotorWorks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobinmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a nice driver, a PPI and test drive will prove or disprove that, but there is a lot right here from a general condition point of view, even if it's not ALL 'correct' - it's better thank most. I've always loved the Italian side markers. Shame about the heater levers, a good Winter project for the next owner, they all have to be done at this point, and it's not all that easy a job, taking apart the whole dash, then getting it back together cleanly. And yes, Euro market 280s didn't have headrests and they retained the hard door pockets like the 230s and early 250s, unlike U.S. market cars that got the soft ones w/ elastic.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487352736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1397727, "authorName": "ADRH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrh/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by ADRH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487365569, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1397966, "authorName": "Rockyview", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockyview/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couple of things: the steering wheel appears to be on upside down. The closeup photo shows it with the flat part on the bottom and the other photos show it turned but not enough so the flat part is on the top. Seller: with the wheels straight, where is the flat part of the inner chrome?\n\nSecond: we already discussed at length the heater control levers and fixing them in the previous w108 auction. The dash does not need to come apart. Maybe 1-2 hour job max. \n\nNice car, good luck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487369594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1397990, "authorName": "ebrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might have missed it, so are spot welds on both fenders and notches visible?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487370310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1398124, "authorName": "Vahe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vahe/", "bidAmount": 43250, "content": "$43,250 bid placed by Vahe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487376632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1399314, "authorName": "Dugaldboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dugaldboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is the car sold without the hard-top,when it's shown in the photos?\nHow old are the photos ? Thanks...Ron Cook,Montreal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487519965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1399407, "authorName": "SchwarzHorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schwarzhorse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dugaldboy: please re-read paragraph 1 regarding the hardtop with its famous \"Pagoda\" temple roofline curve (it's included). The curve was actually designed into the roof so there'd be less head-hitting when people got into or out of the classic roadster.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487526294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1399613, "authorName": "wh1968mbz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wh1968mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it is a 1969 car where are the Headrests?\r\n\r\nThe Headrests were added for 1969. I have a 1968 280SL and it does not have Headrests.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the side lights are totally wrong for a US version of the 1969, They are rectangular shaped on the Front (Yellow) and Rear (Red) Quarters of the vehicle. I question the round front side markers on the front Quarter Panels", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487546554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1399622, "authorName": "SchwarzHorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schwarzhorse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ebrand: I assume you are asking for seller's verification on the notches or ridges on the inner-topside of both front fenders that align with the notch or ridge in both headlight chromed bezel surrounds. The listing does state that the body has no history of accidents and that the front fenders are original BUT those notches or ridges must still be there or the originality is no longer present. If they are gone, I'd guess the headlight buckets rusted enough to be replaced at some past point.\r\nYET, just because I or we cannot see them in the photos does not mean that they are not there, we just need the seller to verify that they do indeed remain there, that's all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487547867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1399700, "authorName": "cjs66Mustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjs66mustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Three words to describe this MB: SWEET, SWEET, SWEET!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487553928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1399720, "authorName": "ADRH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adrh/", "bidAmount": 43500, "content": "$43,500 bid placed by ADRH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487555748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1400016, "authorName": "Classiccarchaser (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarchaser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, All of the original weld spots and notches are in place. I welcome a PPI or personal inspection. Thanks for your interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487605908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1400026, "authorName": "oldwrench", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldwrench/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please people, let's not get too exercised about absence/presence of the fender notches behind the headlight trim. Absence of the notches is NOT an indicator of rust repair or replacement fenders. It was very common for even very good paint shops to fill them when prepping for a respray, which most 113s have had at some point over the past 45-50 years. There are much more reliable ways to detect major body work -- welds, panel gaps and serial number stamped on the hood are the first things I look for. The obsession with notches seems to be a fairly recent phenomenon, and though they are certainly worth noting, they prove nothing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1487606578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1400036, "authorName": "Gary_O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still wondering why no photo added with the soft top all the way up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487607245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1400250, "authorName": "Irebld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irebld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wh1968mbz\nYou are correct, in that the US version has side markers that you described. This is a Euro version and those didn't have them, though some markets (like Italy) had the funny small ones, like this. My 1969 Euro 280SL has headrests. I understand that all of the US versions got them, but I am unsure about the Euro market cars.\n@Rockview\nWhile the W108 may have similar instruments and heater controls as the 111's and 113's, there is a LOT less room behind the dash on the SL's. I have changed out the control levers on my 113, and it is not a 1-2 hour job.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487618425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1400529, "authorName": "Mikelu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikelu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely looking car, but I would be a little concerned about the level of glossy repainting done on the underside and in some images what it might be covering. Am I off the mark here?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487623259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1400865, "authorName": "Irebld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irebld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that the undercarriage looks like someone restored it and then never drove it through any puddles. There isn't even any dirt in the fender wells. Many of these cars were undercoated and it looks a little unusual to see one with all of that paint hanging out in the open. The engine and transmission are either the rare ones that don't seep or the car was photographed immediately after a thorough undercarriage detailing. Nice presentation.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1487631798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1400999, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487639326, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401300, "authorName": "ARH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arh/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by ARH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487679850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401315, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this car is still underpriced at $45K and ought to go higher. Some of the comments seem needlessly picky to me. If this sells at this price, someone got a bargain IMHO. \n\nAs far as the cad plating goes, it looks the wrong color, but the color in some photos is off, too. I'd have to see it in person before thinking it was done badly. \n\nThis car does not have air, which if you ask me is a plus (mine does, and I wish it did not, but I've left it in there) From the books I have, the side marker lights are correct for a Euro car. \n\nOverall, a very nice driver-plus car, clean and straight, and if it drives as well as it looks, a real honey.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487682507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401396, "authorName": "GregB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Goodness, what a lovely car. I would be proud to have this in my garage. GLWTS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487686090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401515, "authorName": "Mackthomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackthomas/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by Mackthomas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487691096, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401575, "authorName": "Paul_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front fender side lights are turn signals for the Italian market. You'll notice also that the front turn signals beneath the headlamps are white, not amber. That combination was specific to Italy in those days, and is correct given the car's production code. This is a beautiful car, a driver maintained carefully, that I'd love to own. The manual transmission is a plus.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487694063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401606, "authorName": "ARH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arh/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by ARH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487695323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401624, "authorName": "Foclas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foclas/", "bidAmount": 46250, "content": "$46,250 bid placed by Foclas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487695889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401669, "authorName": "uptheorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uptheorg/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by uptheorg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487697945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401754, "authorName": "JDME", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdme/", "bidAmount": 53700, "content": "$53,700 bid placed by JDME", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487701028, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401776, "authorName": "MichaelLSummer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaellsummer/", "bidAmount": 54200, "content": "$54,200 bid placed by MichaelLSummer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487702246, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401814, "authorName": "17yrsWith930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/17yrswith930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I could never figure out how my soft top got damaged by the original owner. I've figured it out by looking at the pictures with the soft top. Now I see how. The soft top \"boot cover\" should not be in that position when putting the top up. @Gary O: It looks like the soft top is not up because it is being done wrong. Additionally, it is not uncommon for the tops to shrink in the storage boot. But, that is no big deal to stretch out when needed. This looks like a nice Pagoda for a collector or enthusiast with a few items to sort out. Good luck with the sale and purchase.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487703884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401819, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487704113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401834, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 56500, "content": "$56,500 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487704598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401864, "authorName": "geovangelist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geovangelist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My father had a chance to see and drive the car on Friday. The seller has presented the car accurately based on my Dad's inspection and drive. The car fired right up though it sounded to my Dad like one of the rear brake calipers was \"frozen,\" possibly from having sat in storage for some time. The cad plating doesn't fit with the rest of the driver-plus quality of the car, but those are the only nits he could pick in person beyond what the BaT regulars have already identified. Hopefully he'll win the auction and I'll get a chance to drive it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487705493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401868, "authorName": "Mackthomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackthomas/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by Mackthomas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487705611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401871, "authorName": "Foclas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foclas/", "bidAmount": 57500, "content": "$57,500 bid placed by Foclas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487705666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401874, "authorName": "Gary_O", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just noted that same car was posted on eBay back in December asking price \t\n$ 90,077. Might take some more $$ to get this one....Just saying.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1487705750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401878, "authorName": "VincentBowen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vincentbowen/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by VincentBowen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487705812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401879, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487705828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401895, "authorName": "190sl1957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/190sl1957/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by 190sl1957", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487706335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401898, "authorName": "uptheorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uptheorg/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by uptheorg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487706381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401900, "authorName": "Foclas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foclas/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "$65,500 bid placed by Foclas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487706419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401903, "authorName": "uptheorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uptheorg/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by uptheorg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487706492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401905, "authorName": "VoodooR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voodoor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"uptheorg\" is one serious dude.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487706529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401907, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487706608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401911, "authorName": "barilko_16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barilko_16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "here we go. seller is getting happier.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487706651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401913, "authorName": "skotso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skotso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"najeebkhan\" is one serious dude.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487706675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401915, "authorName": "barilko_16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barilko_16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "got 75 do we have 80", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487706720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401922, "authorName": "JayBee2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybee2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope this sells soon so that I don't have to bid ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401927, "authorName": "uptheorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uptheorg/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by uptheorg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401929, "authorName": "aimanqusous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aimanqusous/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Najeeb will take it guys. I will bid on it ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401931, "authorName": "barilko_16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barilko_16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "uo the", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401933, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401936, "authorName": "aimanqusous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aimanqusous/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401938, "authorName": "barilko_16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barilko_16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "anybody else think it's going 6 figures", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401941, "authorName": "uptheorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uptheorg/", "bidAmount": 86000, "content": "$86,000 bid placed by uptheorg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401942, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707204, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1401944, "authorName": "356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the reserve met?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401949, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/21/17 for $90,000 to najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707325, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1401950, "authorName": "JayBee2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybee2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "could be close if Gary O eBay data applicable here...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401951, "authorName": "JayBee2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaybee2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well there you go :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401953, "authorName": "aimanqusous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aimanqusous/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats najeeb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401954, "authorName": "skotso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skotso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats. Beautiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401956, "authorName": "aimanqusous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aimanqusous/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is the car going najeeb??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401960, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks aimanqusous , Michigan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1401990, "authorName": "Bogeyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bogeyman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487707758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1402041, "authorName": "GregB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, Najeeb. Please don't drive it in the Michigan slush. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1487708270, "type": "comment"}]