[{"id": 1851550, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1971!!! I've said it a million times, best year for the 280sl by far. GREAT COLOR< totally fits in with the area, as it would in Traverse City MI or any lake resort town. and looks to be a great summer daily driver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510606600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851646, "authorName": "Arct1k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arct1k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car - Do you have more pictures underneath the car ie floors, sills, firewall and longitudinal frame; Any leaks from engine, transmission or differential?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510607486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851735, "authorName": "RandyP63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randyp63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have no desire to buy a car, but I feel compelled to bid 1971 just due to the first photo. Quite a few nice Mercedes this week.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510608103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851752, "authorName": "htchjc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htchjc/", "bidAmount": 3942, "content": "$3,942 bid placed by htchjc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510608184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1851861, "authorName": "waymilky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waymilky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmmm, if I take my daughter out of State U. and send her to community college, convince the wife her hips are getting wide and she should only eat every other day, and tap my retirement ( sell some of my Nascar plates suitable for framing), I might be able to swing this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510609617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851868, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color and looks to be an ideal driver - not so perfect you're worried about your beach bag getting the interior a little sandy but certainly respectable enough to rap around somebody's circular drive for cocktail hour ! GLWTA !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510609810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1851909, "authorName": "RPM911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpm911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So... why not fix the \u2018bad ground wire.\u2019", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1510610347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852015, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cliche, but so true...\n\nThey don't make 'em like this anymore.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510611997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852076, "authorName": "danielstarrcollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danielstarrcollection/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by danielstarrcollection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510612673, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1852128, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a driver or restoration project? Replaced front fenders suggest major rust at some point, how much remains? A transmission rebuild is probably $5K, the engine bay looks unloved. Unmatched seats don't help the car either. Interesting to see where this one goes.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1510613305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852130, "authorName": "auldngrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auldngrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Agressive second bid considering all her warts and lack of underbody detail. She needs a lot of TLC. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510613388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852148, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Mercedes has more class in its lug nuts than a 2018 Mercedes has in its entirety.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1510613706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852277, "authorName": "RobH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is such a desirable color that I think the \u201cissues\u201d will be overlooked", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510615897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852375, "authorName": "rbjam83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbjam83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. 10w30 oil in 1971? \nDidn't know it existed back then.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510617981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852382, "authorName": "Jon442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jon442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't want the car as much as I want to just be in the main photo.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510618330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852386, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A pretty car with an unfortunate transmission and some needs that will keep the price realized tempered \n\nI acknowledge that the slushbox is not a detriment for a Blvd cruiser, but these have a great chassis and with a stick shift can be fun-not spirited but reasonable fun\n\nI've always wanted one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510618568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852409, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone know how difficult it would be to fit a Mercedes 3 speed auto transmission from the period.\nThe four speed as fitted was never refined or smooth.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510619503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852490, "authorName": "RPChan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpchan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The vast majority of these cars had this same transmission. Both are fine in the city and around town driving. Both rev way to high on the highway as I think it is pulling about 5,000 rpm at 65mph. Still a fabulous car. GLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510623323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852511, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of the best colors on a Pagoda SL. I can see why so many have commented on it already. I am watching with interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510624198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852529, "authorName": "oldwrench", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldwrench/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like it could be a nice, honest car. I agree that the sellers could help themselves with more underside photos. Under the hood it's dull but I don't see anything missing or bodged, and I'd rather see this than a polished cam cover and rattle can black paint on the brake servo and coolant tank. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510625124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852577, "authorName": "alan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody forgot the razor cuts in the front fenders to match the indent in the headlight bezels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510627188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852633, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510629442, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1852634, "authorName": "mckeelaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mckeelaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely gorgeous color combo on a stunningly beautiful design!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510629450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852892, "authorName": "Carguy48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably one of the best-looking ones on BaT so far. However, would suggest a thorough PPI, especially since it's in the Northeast and shows existing rust. MB didn't paint the inside of the frames on these. Rust from inside out. A VERY expensive fix if required. Auto Restorer magazine did a series of articles about one of these that had this issue. Owner wasn't aware of problem until potential buyer did PPI. Ended up being total resto. As previously mentioned, transmission is annoying, but hard shifts can be somewhat mitigated with adjustments. Still, one of MB's best designs ever. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1510664238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1852925, "authorName": "Mountainhiker14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainhiker14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would definitely get a PPI this car has been for sale for a long time on Craigslist and has not sold. I suspect it's because of underlying trans issues and rust and to replace the broken heating levers is no easy task either. The whole dash needs to come apart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510666759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1853080, "authorName": "Gotopless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gotopless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "QUESTION: If the fenders have been replace, {no notches, pinch welds) Can someone approximate the diminished % value versus one with??? OR IS THERE NO DISCOUNT? On the hunt for one but need guidance...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510671766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1853234, "authorName": "CascoPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascophil/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by CascoPhil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510677608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1853748, "authorName": "Olsworth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olsworth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why so many rust issues if the car was only driven in summer and stored in winter? Description seems somewhat inconsistent \"The seller reports that the car was driven regularly during the current owner\u2019s 11 year ownership\" vs. \"The car was used regularly in the summer months by the current owners, and stored in a climate controlled garage when not in use\". A little more from the seller as to the frequency of use might be helpful. I certainly would do a PPI on this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510692308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1854460, "authorName": "lenny65ss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lenny65ss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dashboard looks darker then the body is these pictures!! Please correct me if I\u2019m wrong seller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510702623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1854603, "authorName": "EnthusiastGarage (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthusiastgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The dashboard looks darker then the body is these pictures!! Please correct me if I\u2019m wrong seller\"\n\nDashboard is the same color as the car - a beautiful metallic blue.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510705857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1856145, "authorName": "lenny65ss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lenny65ss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this car is driven on a regular basis why is the license plate still registered as 71 on the decal sticker (SELLER)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510778146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1856236, "authorName": "Olsworth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olsworth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gotopless, While the replacement fenders clearly impact the originality of the car they might not necessarily negatively affect the value of the car. I think it should be seen against the overall picture - a complete nut/bolt restoration where they've used non-original fenders , no notches, no spot welds, should not command top dollar and the lack of originality in this regard could be a bargaining tool. By how much is hard to state. However a driver quality car might be able to 'get away' without having these original items. Given today's market conditions (i.e. prices) for these cars, originality tends to be important to many buyers and I would certainly use this to get the price down or even walk away if the price is too crazy and a car is lacking certain original characteristics. In the end, it comes down to what is important to you in relation to the price you are paying. I don't think I am being of much help here to you - sorry for the rant. Check out this site that highlights other original features of the W113 series: http://motoringinvestments.com/mercedes-280sl-w113-buyers-guide/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510779278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1856242, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People need to take into consideration that these Lifetime northern cars will have issues, just by the sheer fact they are in the north. these Classics didn't come out of the showroom and driven only in the summer since day 1 in the north. The seller 100% has only driven this in the summer during their ownership. They are being a prudent custodian of this classic. One just has to look at the Porshe 911t project on here that has been stored for 20 years, and we all know how that looks.;) I think this is a KILLER buy. especially for a DRIVER.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510779356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1856265, "authorName": "Olsworth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olsworth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wagonboytd, you seem to know this car and seller to be able to state with certainty that it has only been driven in the summer? I too think that this would make for a fine driver quality car under 1 condition: if the price is right - we aren't there yet!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510779612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1856690, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No connection with the seller, but I would say the same thing if I sold a car, I buy cars that have flaws because I want to drive them and not worry about it,, but I still store them in the winter from the time I purchased them, I am pretty sure a HUGE portion of car guys who live in the north will say the same thing. That they don't drive their classic cars in the winter. So I have no problem believing that the seller stores their car. especially if they only owned it for 11 years. But I am sure we can also agree this would be a fun ride regardless.;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510784503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1856953, "authorName": "ArgentoCarNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argentocarnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This color was the 2nd choice on my list when buying about 10 years ago, right after Arabian Gray (with Cognac interior) and before Medium Gray (with black). Ended up getting the last one as I found Euro looks to be a bit cleaner.\r\n\r\nAs the owner of a '67 250SL, I'd recommend checking for rust on the driver side rear sub-frame, where the drain from the soft-top compartment runs down to the underside of the body (right where the sub-frame starts curving upward). Another spot where rust is common is the top of the rear wheelarches.\r\n\r\nThe trunk floors rust as shown but are a simple fix compared to the other two. Floor and trunk panels are available from K&K Manufacturing, so I'd consider their price if looking into making this a perfect full resto candidate.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510787321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1857244, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 28280, "content": "$28,280 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510791557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1857467, "authorName": "lenny65ss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lenny65ss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just drive it as is and enjoy every second you do so. Not every one is here to just collect and really care about having a 100% Show Car .This a beautiful driver.. It\u2019s all about price here with this baby.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510798995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1857536, "authorName": "EnthusiastGarage (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthusiastgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has never been driven in the winter with the current owner. It's in the Adirondacks - not Beverly Hills - they get a lot of snow in upstate NY in the winter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510801963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1857640, "authorName": "Gadivala", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gadivala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone commented that these rev at 5000 rpm at about 65mph. Most USA late model 280sl automatics (like this one) rev at about 3500 at 65mph. At 5000 rpm, you would be doing more than 90mph.\n\nThe heater levers are a pain but doable - and most have to be replaced by now - they can be accessed by removing the wood speaker grill on the dash and removing the radio.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510807689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1857656, "authorName": "R-tic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r-tic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Condensation will cause the rust. If garaged but not climate controlled, condensation can form on the car in winter if there is a sudden warm up with humidity. Like a cold glass of water set out in a warm room. \nHope this helps.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510808479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1857819, "authorName": "Carguy48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always interesting to watch BaT auctions. Driver-quality 280SL's have recently gone thru at $50k-$60k. This one has rust issues (extent unknown), trans issues (extent unknown), replaced front fenders (probably rust-related), heater controls that need attention, and it's already at $30k with four days to go. If you're not a collector, I guess you buy and drive as had been suggested (assuming it'll pass inspection), however, it's been my experience that rust and trans issues don't get better until you throw big $$$ at them. Rust especially doesn't go away cheaply. Not knocking this car. It is what it is. Ok at decent price. Maybe if buyer can do own labor to make whatever needs done right, it'll work. But anything over where it's at now doesn't make much sense to me. Will be interesting to see where ends.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1510836956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1860240, "authorName": "Flatheadv8guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flatheadv8guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, can we please get the pictures of the underside which have been requested already? \nConcerns me why these questions are being ingnored...\nAlso, as a former 280sl owner I would highly reccomend a ppi get performed on this car beforehand bidding, based on how this car looks in pictures and the fact that we are not getting pictures that we request. Where is the closest shop to where the car is located to get a ppi done?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1510926054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1860646, "authorName": "frrarinut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frrarinut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this car had been winter driven in upper NY state it would look like Swiss cheese by now (and there are plenty that do). Many of these cars were not first cars and often not even second cars. These were expensive cars when new and in the North many were primarily used only in nice weather. Whether or not there is rust in the hidden areas often depends on whether the winter storage space was heated, or climate controlled. Most serious car guys that I know in the Northeast have heated and dehumidified garages. The trick is to tell the difference between a car that has been seriously rusted and then rebuilt versus a car that has never been rusted. What are the color and upholstery codes on the build card? Doors and dash look like possibly 3005 pebble leather which was a rare special order code. The seats look like maybe they were recovered with a darker code perhaps 206.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1510936731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1862738, "authorName": "mikecyc72austin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikecyc72austin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rbjam83 Actually, weighted motor oil was invented in late 1959. My dad was on the team who invented it at Texaco's Beacon Research Lab. I don't know when it became prevalent like it is today, but 10w, 20w, 5w, etc have been around for almost 60 years.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511026187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1862742, "authorName": "mikecyc72austin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikecyc72austin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know about where this pic was taken recognize the peaks in the background). It'd be very difficult, not impossible, but difficult to drive it regularly thrugh the winter there. I had a friend with a Bugeye Sprite in Lake Placid and it was is only car in the 90's. That was impossible to drive quite often in the winter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511026349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1862967, "authorName": "Peter1961", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter1961/", "bidAmount": 28600, "content": "$28,600 bid placed by Peter1961", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511040227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1863006, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 30280, "content": "$30,280 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511043439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1863340, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I cannot wait to see how this end up tomorrow. It does have a lot going for it. it's a '71 and has the BBB effect going on. BLUE ON BLUE ON BECKER<. It will keep the price down for the peeps interested with out the needed pics requested. but if the reserve is met someone will get a very pretty driver. The seller was a bit more engaged on their previous auction. We shall see.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511098736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863462, "authorName": "Mboytim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mboytim/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Mboytim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511108399, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1863713, "authorName": "Flatheadv8guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flatheadv8guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cHello, can we please get the pictures of the underside which have been requested already?\nConcerns me why these questions are being ingnored\u2026\nAlso, as a former 280sl owner I would highly reccomend a ppi get performed on this car beforehand bidding, based on how this car looks in pictures and the fact that we are not getting pictures that we request. Where is the closest shop to where the car is located to get a ppi done?\u201d........\n\nHello, above is a comment I left which like others received no response. Not sure what is going on here but seems fishy that buyer is hiding answers to important questions...hmmm", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511130161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1863753, "authorName": "sthannan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sthannan/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by sthannan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511134234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864003, "authorName": "Mboytim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mboytim/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by Mboytim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511180920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864013, "authorName": "EnthusiastGarage (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthusiastgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Underside photos have been submitted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511183053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864036, "authorName": "Bill61648", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill61648/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having once had a 71 280 sl that also looked great on the outside but had a lot of rust on frame and underside, i just want to ask if the frame and floors on this car are solid or have been patched? Not worried about the dime sized hole. The underside shot doesn't show much except the undercoating.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511185249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864071, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller's additional photos have been added to the gallery. \n\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511187217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864166, "authorName": "lenny65ss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lenny65ss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I wonder what\u2019s under that metal patch ,it goes across the whole bottom of the car, At this price it really doesn\u2019t matter you still have 50k to work with GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511192620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864191, "authorName": "rallyct", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rallyct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was for sale at the Saratoga Auto Museum auction in September. Supposedly sold through online bidding; and then didn't. It sat on the SPAC parking lot for a few days following the auction, so I went to take a look. She's a beautiful 10 footer, as they say. The carpets were all pulled up, revealing some prior rust repair work. The underside shots unfortunately don't show the extent of the damage. As others have already suggested, do a PPI, or hope the reserve is already met.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511193893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864591, "authorName": "schorsch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schorsch/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by schorsch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511207739, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864784, "authorName": "Carguy48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A total resto will make $50k disappear pretty fast. If, and it's a big if, it's inspectable, buy and drive as is. Otherwise, buy one already done or in better condition.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511209866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864879, "authorName": "Yayo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yayo/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by Yayo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511210954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864908, "authorName": "columbus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/columbus/", "bidAmount": 32750, "content": "$32,750 bid placed by columbus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511211456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864910, "authorName": "Yayo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yayo/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Yayo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511211513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864923, "authorName": "columbus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/columbus/", "bidAmount": 33250, "content": "$33,250 bid placed by columbus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511211840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864926, "authorName": "Foclas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foclas/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by Foclas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511211910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864927, "authorName": "schorsch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schorsch/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by schorsch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511211938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864935, "authorName": "Roadster1965", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadster1965/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by Roadster1965", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864937, "authorName": "Peter1961", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter1961/", "bidAmount": 35800, "content": "$35,800 bid placed by Peter1961", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864942, "authorName": "Roadster1965", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadster1965/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by Roadster1965", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864947, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting auction,, I miss the banter from the peanut gallery!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864948, "authorName": "Peter1961", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter1961/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Peter1961", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864951, "authorName": "schorsch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schorsch/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by schorsch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864953, "authorName": "Roadster1965", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadster1965/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Roadster1965", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864954, "authorName": "wink719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wink719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A steal here", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511212390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864959, "authorName": "Foclas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foclas/", "bidAmount": 37750, "content": "$37,750 bid placed by Foclas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864962, "authorName": "Peter1961", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter1961/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Peter1961", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864964, "authorName": "schorsch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schorsch/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by schorsch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864966, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eima 77 banter, banter, whose got the banter?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511212585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864971, "authorName": "Abuong01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abuong01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Banter === don't understand the $2k jump over $38k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864972, "authorName": "Peter1961", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter1961/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me also nog. Peter1961", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864973, "authorName": "Roadster1965", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadster1965/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by Roadster1965", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864974, "authorName": "Carguy48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As my dad used to say: if you can't say anything good, don't say anything. $42kmand counting. Sheesh.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511212675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864975, "authorName": "Rsarchet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsarchet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wants to buy the MB", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511212683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864982, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Abuong01 it's a pretty common way to tell the other bidders to stay away-i'm here to stay-it might be a bluff. Auction psychology is like playing poker", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511212737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864985, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The steering wheel is incorrect on a 1971. It must be 1972 1/2 at the earliest. \n\nI kid, I kid. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864988, "authorName": "schorsch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schorsch/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by schorsch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864990, "authorName": "wink719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wink719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't think it's going to sell down here", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511212800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864991, "authorName": "R-tic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r-tic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the market is getting soft....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511212820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864992, "authorName": "Lutz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lutz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No hardtop ??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511212825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864996, "authorName": "Irebld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irebld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that the market is fine, but this car is let down by lots of unanswered questions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511212870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864997, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carguy48\nSmart Dad...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864998, "authorName": "Carguy48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A bunch of guys want it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865001, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speaking of auction psychology- I semi stole a boat at an auction once standing right in front of my competition eye to eye with $10K poking out of the top of my shirt pocket. Shuts em down all the time", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865004, "authorName": "Lutz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lutz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the softtop looks scary", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865006, "authorName": "schorsch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schorsch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/20/17 for $41,000 to schorsch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212914, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1865010, "authorName": "Abuong01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abuong01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lutz. It's included, picture is in the gallery", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865011, "authorName": "R-tic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/r-tic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thinking that's a fair price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865012, "authorName": "Irebld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irebld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About right, considering. I am glad that there was a reasonable reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865013, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats schorsch!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511212955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865014, "authorName": "Rsarchet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsarchet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes he did want it nice buy enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865020, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to Seller and Winning Bidder\nEnjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865021, "authorName": "Lutz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lutz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is not for me, good luck guys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511212993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865016, "authorName": "Baur2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baur2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Optimism is a wonderful personality trait but dang, it can be expensive", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511213020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865032, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i new schorsch was serious , congrats and good luck !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511213101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865035, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That dirty engine bay kept the price down, as did the other undercarriage flaws. Seems like the seller was a non-DIY kind of owner, no offense. Just sayin.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511213143, "type": "comment"}]