[{"id": 17435908, "authorName": "jmesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmesh/", "bidAmount": 1973, "content": "USD $1,973 bid placed by jmesh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745359126, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17437289, "authorName": "oldwrench", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldwrench/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh gosh! This takes me back to Cal Club Region SCCA in the 1970s. I crewed for a friend who ran an Elden, and he generously let me do one of my licensing drivers schools in it. Seeing the photos of that robust square tube chassis brings back a lot of memories. Our steering wheels were round in those days, though...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745366790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17438174, "authorName": "bluesprite (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesprite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745375593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17438181, "authorName": "bluesprite (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesprite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745375707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17438590, "authorName": "GBRBiLL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice FF!\r\nFrom the HP figures it looks like a legal engine.\r\nRace away!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745384474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17439562, "authorName": "bluesprite (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesprite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Total Precision Engines (egine builder on this FF) is one of the finest engine builders in this part of the country. Bid with confidence", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745415403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17439746, "authorName": "racingflyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racingflyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GBRBiLL, @bluesprite. As for being a legal FF engine, that is the ONLY way TPE will build a FF engine. Can't pay him to build an illegal one. And he gets HP and reliability out of them! The name TPE says it all. Been in Pete's shop many times, have never heard him utter \"close enough\". It's either right, or it wrong. TPE built me an engine in '16, after 60+ racing hours on it, it could still keep me at the pointy end of the field. 2nd place in my last race (last fall). Had it freshend over the winter, it didn't need much, although they did find my crank had a crack in it. I dodged a bullet there!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745417112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17439815, "authorName": "SwiftFF5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftff5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very tempting...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745417683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17442076, "authorName": "jmesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmesh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These pictures (and the video, I believe) are from the prior auction. Can you give us some idea of the current condition of the car? Was it used or driven since the auction? How was it stored over the winter? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745429133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17442416, "authorName": "Colopotter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colopotter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be giving it a wash this afternoon and add some current pictures afterwards. It has not been driven since the last auction. It was stored in a heated garage over the winter with a cover on it. I'm happy to answer any other questions!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745430082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17444544, "authorName": "bluesprite (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesprite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI Colopotter is the owner of the Elden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745436429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17446132, "authorName": "jmesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmesh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for that info @colopotter. My condolences, as well, assuming that you're related to the prior auction winner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745441321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17448684, "authorName": "mrcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrcars/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "USD $2,100 bid placed by mrcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745449700, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17449438, "authorName": "bluesprite (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesprite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These photos just taken today by the owner", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745456644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17449887, "authorName": "FETorino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fetorino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much room is in the cockpit? How tall/heavy of a driver can it accomadate?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1745462482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17451110, "authorName": "Sharpedge76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharpedge76/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "USD $3,000 bid placed by Sharpedge76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745499977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17451148, "authorName": "Colopotter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colopotter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FETorino I am 6' 190lbs and can reach the pedals comfortably and my knees don't scrape getting in and out. If you are a couple inches taller/shorter, it shouldn't be an issue.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745500403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17451170, "authorName": "Larry_Haynes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larry_haynes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was the restorer of this Elden. I am 5'11 at 220 and fit with the poured seat you see. There is a bit more room if a new seat is formed. If there are any questions on the restoration, I will try to help the current owner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1745500634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17452823, "authorName": "curious_kid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curious_kid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is it a stick or a paddle shift?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745512404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17452887, "authorName": "curious_kid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curious_kid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "or is it automatic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745512873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17453607, "authorName": "Colopotter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colopotter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@curious_kid It is a manual stick.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745515507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17459701, "authorName": "BDA_Europa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bda_europa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bluesprite, In picture #31, there appear to be CV joints on the left side and u-joints on the right. but in picture #53, both sides appear to be u-joints. Can you verify the configuration of the drive line?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745531504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17460337, "authorName": "Larry_Haynes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larry_haynes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I may. This Elden configuration is cv\u2019s inboard next to inboard brake rotor. Series 100 u-joints on the outboard side. Picture #45 are the spare stub axles with the mentioned u-joints.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1745536943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17473583, "authorName": "tcalicchio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tcalicchio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful classic FF. So easy to run real racer. More smiles per gallon than any street car. Why are they so unloved?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745681790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17477499, "authorName": "bluesprite (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesprite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just got home from Pueblo Motorsports Park where there was sixteen of them (FF\u2019s) all were having a blast. Eighty cars total at RMVR\u2019s first event of the season \r\nBuy this Elden and come join us.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1745706386, "type": "comment"}]