[{"id": 1607854, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone, I am the seller and I will be keeping a close eye on this auction to answer as many questions as I can. I hope this vehicle can find a good home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498672231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1607857, "authorName": "Brian45040", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian45040/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where did you source the L81 block.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498672343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1607867, "authorName": "Twincam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twincam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is one of the best lead photos I've seen!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1498672692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1607868, "authorName": "UGW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ugw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of people pick on these later-year C3s, but I think they have great lines. It's the classic stingray shape, but it looks like a modern car at the same time. GLWTA!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1498672696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1607887, "authorName": "Superdessucke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superdessucke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I am not mistaken, the cam from this engine was used in later L69 and LB9 engines.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498673281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1607888, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian45040 The motor was rebuilt from a retired mechanic as a family favor so unfortionatley there is no documentation for it. But he did let me know that it was a brand new block sourced as a crate motor from GM. He is also who installed the new alternator and a water pump.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498673288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1607893, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Twincam Thank you! I also would just like to point out that the yellow tint in some of the pictures for the subwoofer enclosure and dashboard are from the garage light as those were taken inside of my garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498673406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1607960, "authorName": "Slider172", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slider172/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This model was my first Corvette. The rattles drove me crazy so I sold it and bought a 1986 model. After a couple of years the 86 rattled just as bad. I replaced it with a Porsche and have never looked back.\nThat said this model is great to\nlook at.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1498675328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608248, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With that audio system you'll never notice the rattles. \n\nEvery now and then turn it down, slam the accelerator, and enjoy the other soundtrack.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1498680011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608281, "authorName": "ClintonF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clintonf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Slider172; I drove a couple of Olds/Pontiac products from 1977 and 1980 and they also had rattle issues from the dashboard plastics. I assumed at the time that it was my aggressive driving in the pothole-riddled city I live in; I've since come to learn that it may have been endemic to that generation of GM. Bring a can of silicone?\n\nAhh, the remote radio fob... when reaching over and turning the knob is just too much to ask.\n\nHaving said that, I'm liking this version of the C3 better with each passing year. This is a great color combo, and a handsome package with the original rims and engine upgrades. Unfortunately it's a no-go in California (isn't it time to upgrade that?) but this should make a fine highway cruiser for some lucky soul.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498680384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608496, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just as a little background, this was purchased as my first car by my father when he came back from Afghanistan. In the 7 years we have had it, we have only put on ~6k miles and it has been a fantastic car all around and would have put more miles on if I was not such a busy teen. If the looks did not turn heads, the sound definitely got the attention. The current amplifier can push to much more advance subwoofers for better sound as well. I notice some people sharing their experience with rattles, but that not been a case for me with this vehicle, even without subs and on the highway. It was not an easy decision to sell but me and my wife are now expecting and that brings a whole new top priority for us. I'm sure this will make a find addition to someone here at BaT.\n\n@ClintonF Thank you for your kind comments, I find the silver shines the best on those sunny days.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1498683961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608545, "authorName": "mckeelaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mckeelaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller--Why was the rebuild needed at just 80k miles? And, your center armrest pad is backwards. My first Vette also had these wheels and the glass t-tops; I think the wheels are great looking! I didn't see any mention of the glass t-tops in the description. But, I hate the chrome tail pipes! The first day I had mine, I bumped the front bumper peak on the garage door--it really sticks way out there!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498685380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608571, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mckeelaw It did take some getting used to with the driver seat basically being in the back of the car. But being a first car I adapted pretty quickly I think. A previous owner must have had a similar mistake. My father figured after driving the vehicle from Illinois to Minnesota, the drive may have been a little much than what one of the cylinders could handle, due to the vehicle \"coughing\" when turning it off. It wasn't every time, but a few times here and there afterwards was enough reason for us.\n\nThe glass T-Tops do come with the vehicle and with the respective covers. There are no significant scratches on them and can be easily taken off and back on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498685937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608613, "authorName": "elecktronika", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elecktronika/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wondering about the rebuild.. These engines are tough did they just replace the engine with a \"long block\" crate engine or was it just a \"Block\" and everything from the old engine was replaced on it? I don't know what these would have come up with but I know by 81 the vette was not putting much power to the ground anymore. Understand that you don't have records from the rebuild by more details would be nice. My dad has been looking for a C3 and this one looks nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498686924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608632, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@elecktronika It was a long block crate engine, so it came with the head, tin, valve covers, oil pan, and timing covers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498687691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608817, "authorName": "vaportrail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaportrail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was 6 when this was new. What kid didn't love a Corvette, malaise era performance issues aside? This explains the strong urge to bid.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1498699230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608819, "authorName": "vaportrail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaportrail/", "bidAmount": 1981, "content": "$1,981 bid placed by vaportrail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498699257, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1608821, "authorName": "vaportrail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaportrail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone had to do it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498699346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608860, "authorName": "Judd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My brother had one of these in white with a red interior for years and while it was not really a road burner, it looked great, sounded nice, had good torque, was pretty reliable and was a nice car to drive. I don't think he paid an awful lot for it but I don't think he lost a nickel on it. either. Seeing this makes me smile - I'd drive it in a heartbeat and always thought a modern higher power crate engine with appropriate chassis and brake upgrades would make for one fine vintage hoon-mobile.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498702056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608907, "authorName": "senile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/senile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "=Slider172=I replaced it with a Porsche and have never looked back.\n\nyou...you....traitor you!....imagine, going over to the Dark Side, geezz.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1498705186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1608959, "authorName": "Dixiekoko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dixiekoko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, memories. For better or worse. \n\nGood friend in high school bought one with a small trust fund. '81 with the 4 speed. Black on black. He used the remainder of the fund to rent a house and move out. His new house was near mine.\n\nGood friend, high school, his own home within skateboard distance of my folks, and a Corvette.. yeah. Memories. Most good, and we survived :) That was 1987/1988.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1498709242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1609099, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nineteen eighty one was a mixed bag for the Vette, deep into its twilight as the C4 was being readied. \n\nWhile folks in California could finally buy a 4-speed again (first time since 1974), the higher-revving L82 option for buyers in the other 49 states was dropped, just as its horsepower had climbed to a respectable-for-the-day 230. The new L81 had inherited the old L48's power rating of 190.\n\nThe nice thing is that these later C3's are finally getting a bit of respect, and it's great to see a well-preserved example like this. I'd fix the A/C, sell the stereo gear to a kid with a Civic, and put a lot of miles on it. The color combo is perfect. \n\nGLWTS", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1498739722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1609166, "authorName": "Graybeard_ZR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/graybeard_zr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The beautiful body, and the 85 mph speedometer say it all. I'd love to have one with a modern LS motor. \nIn this style, the only better model would be an 82' with the C4 hatchback rear window.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498742533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1609804, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to see this car bring back so many memories for everybody.\nAlso, the A/C is now fixed and working with no leaks, and a brand new battery has been professionally installed. The receipts will be uploaded shortly. \n\nAlso the battery has a 5 year warranty and you will be able to get a new battery sent to you through NAPA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1498764370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1610279, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have altered this listing's text and added a photo to the gallery regarding the A/C recharge and new battery as follows:\n\n\"The A/C system was recharged and a new battery was fitted on June 29, 2017 per a receipt shown in the photo gallery below.\"\n\nEnjoy the auction!\n\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498770013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1610680, "authorName": "mshilling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mshilling/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by mshilling", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498778800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1610699, "authorName": "jackal99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackal99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@senile, Yes the force is strong in this one...but the dark side won in the end, lol. I started with a couple of Camaros then bought a Porsche and same deal never looked back. I have to admit I still wouldn't mind having one these cool looking disco 'Vettes though. GLWTS!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498779917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1611010, "authorName": "PlanC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/planc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has such a strong muscular appearance, almost like race horse.\nA great car that will go up in value.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1498805045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1611190, "authorName": "BigEasy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigeasy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To people questioning the rebuild at 80k miles - I had an 81 Corvette and the camshaft was notorious for flattening out. I'm amazed it went as long as it did - mine had to be replaced at 30k miles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498828789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612090, "authorName": "jpwebb4716", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpwebb4716/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by jpwebb4716", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498854727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1612566, "authorName": "raaizin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raaizin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a black 1980 L-82 and it was a great car. People forget what the late 70's early 80's were like. Everything short of a 930 was slow compared to today. I still look at these from time to time. I too have crossed over to the dark side, but hope to pick up a C3 someday.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1498872254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612721, "authorName": "add9bass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/add9bass/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by add9bass", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498884015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1612852, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I had an 81 Corvette and the camshaft was notorious for flattening out.\"\n\nYeah, GM's quality in that era was notoriously poor. I had heard about the cams going flat, along with 305 V8's being legendary for oil-fouling their spark plugs after only 50-60,000 miles. Then there was the laughable practice of fitting the very weak THM200 transmission (originally designed for the Vega and Chevette, IIRC) into mid-size cars with V8 engines. The General must have eaten a fortune on warranty claims, as well as soured scores of buyers who had to pay to fix stuff out of pocket. \n\nAt least the Vettes were fairly well screwed together, generally speaking, and generally speaking in context of the time. \n\nGLWTS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498910065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612978, "authorName": "mike0919", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike0919/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by mike0919", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498917802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1612999, "authorName": "LCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcl/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by LCL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498919135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1613529, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Id like to be very clear about the cut on the driver seat as it is very easy to miss. About the size of a quarter. I have uploaded another photo showing the relevant size in proportion to the rest of the vehicle, located in the bottom right.\n\nYou will also find additional close-up photos of the wheels with original rims, a shot of the back under carriage where the spare tire is located, and pictures with the T-tops off. Please do not hesitate to request additional photos and information.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1498966005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613583, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We've just added the additional photos to the gallery.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498973705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1614295, "authorName": "Beemer_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beemer_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm a little confused here. Not trying to bash the auction or car but for my education... the listing says \"engine rebuild\" and then the seller clarifies with \"It was a long block crate engine, so it came with the head, tin, valve covers, oil pan, and timing covers\" which has me more confused. A long block is the whole engine, yes? If that includes the heads (plural) then it's not a rebuild, it's a replacement, right? I also don't know what he means by \"tin\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499085228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1614369, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beemer Guy Unfortunately that is what my mechanic said verbatim. For the sake of reliability I will not assume any further work was completed. My understanding and a quick search shows a long block does not include a fuel system, electrical, intake, and exhaust components. Hope this helps.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1499090191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1615915, "authorName": "Mikell17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikell17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beemer Guy the base GM crate engine comes with everything except intake & exh manifolds, carb and distributor. It does have an oil pan that I believe I've heard a British guy call a tin before. The only rebuild here seems to be putting the manifolds, fuel system and distributor on the crate engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1499172888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1616000, "authorName": "20storm18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/20storm18/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by 20storm18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499177770, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1616896, "authorName": "John1923t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john1923t/", "bidAmount": 3950, "content": "$3,950 bid placed by John1923t", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499256561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1617050, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope everybody had a good 4th of July. I see and appreciate the bids placed for the sound system, maybe today we can start bidding on the vehicle. ;) Cheers everyone.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1499263822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1617829, "authorName": "chazzerguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chazzerguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty car... The automatic doesn't do this one any favors though. Maybe a candidate for a trans swap? Who knows...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499280609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1617892, "authorName": "20storm18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/20storm18/", "bidAmount": 4050, "content": "$4,050 bid placed by 20storm18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499281227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618001, "authorName": "t28driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t28driver/", "bidAmount": 4181, "content": "$4,181 bid placed by t28driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499282442, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618042, "authorName": "JustinRustin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinrustin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks very nice, these later big rear window C3s cars are almost 40 years now and one of the last real good deals out there. You can get almost anything for these C3s and parts are Very reasonable for a classic car. Something to consider when it comes to these Corvettes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499282868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618070, "authorName": "JustinRustin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justinrustin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Nice Late model C3, these cars are almost 40 years old now and a steel of a classic car with many Resto parts companies out there to support these cars for another 40 years. Something to consider when shopping for a Classic car on a budget. Not all of us can afford a Porsche purchase or upkeep.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499283289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618169, "authorName": "319055", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/319055/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by 319055", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499284761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618323, "authorName": "t28driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t28driver/", "bidAmount": 4481, "content": "$4,481 bid placed by t28driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499286858, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618355, "authorName": "DecepticonPrime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/decepticonprime/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by DecepticonPrime", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499287291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618376, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ThTs the way to bid ! Lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499287671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618389, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ill make sure the tank is full and include my chevy keychain for the next owner! Drives like a new car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499287808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618406, "authorName": "t28driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t28driver/", "bidAmount": 9189, "content": "$9,189 bid placed by t28driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499288164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618417, "authorName": "DecepticonPrime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/decepticonprime/", "bidAmount": 9289, "content": "$9,289 bid placed by DecepticonPrime", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499288327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618521, "authorName": "Wings", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wings/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm late to this party but this brings back a few memories for me too. In '82 I had the opportunity to buy a nice 81 Vette at greatly discounted price through a local GMAC office. Sadly my financier (Dad) didn't understand the great deal. I ended up with an new '82 Z/28 a few months later for the same price. It was probably the more practical choice but I would have prefered the Vette. Oh well.\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1499289952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618534, "authorName": "aparuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aparuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will the seller hold the car for couple of months, assuming covered garage?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499290201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618538, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wings Thanks for sharing. I'd prefer to keep it myself as well but a real baby sounds a little better than this one so...it must be done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499290265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618546, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Aparuk Assuming it's not considered against any sort of rules, id happily hold as long as is needed, provided of course there's some sort of deposit to avoid wasting anybody's time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499290371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618573, "authorName": "aparuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aparuk/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by aparuk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499290743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618574, "authorName": "zucho56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zucho56/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by zucho56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499290760, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618582, "authorName": "aparuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aparuk/", "bidAmount": 10300, "content": "$10,300 bid placed by aparuk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499290812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618586, "authorName": "DecepticonPrime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/decepticonprime/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by DecepticonPrime", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499290880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618595, "authorName": "aparuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aparuk/", "bidAmount": 11300, "content": "$11,300 bid placed by aparuk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499290956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618601, "authorName": "DecepticonPrime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/decepticonprime/", "bidAmount": 11550, "content": "$11,550 bid placed by DecepticonPrime", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499291052, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618606, "authorName": "aparuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aparuk/", "bidAmount": 11800, "content": "$11,800 bid placed by aparuk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499291142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618615, "authorName": "aparuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aparuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/5/17 for $11,800 to aparuk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499291262, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1618619, "authorName": "steve_in_podunk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_in_podunk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not a bad deal at all", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499291274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618634, "authorName": "tdasilva117 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdasilva117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everybody, it was a great first experience on BaT. \n@Aparuk I beleive BaT will be sending each other's contact information shortly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499291436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618643, "authorName": "aparuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aparuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you. My very first car purchase at BaT after six months of watching!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1499291552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622024, "authorName": "cloudshe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cloudshe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice vette for good price. seems few folks know what a great GT this makes, comfortable seats, good A/C, good road manners. as a daily driver i really liked the t-tops; pop the driver's side for driving home fm work on a nice day, pop the pax side for loading groceries into the spacious rear luggage area. loved my '79, even autocrossed it without caring how far off i was off B Stock competitive times. many smiles!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499448412, "type": "comment"}]