[{"id": 17864630, "authorName": "66R08T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66r08t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something off with the Vin# (never seen a 6cy in C code). Can you provide a picture of the Vin under the hood?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1749152595, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-05 19:43:15+00"}, {"id": 17864668, "authorName": "REE2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ree2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT @Seller\nThe VIN listed and shown on the door tag is clearly for a \u201cC\u201d code vehicle which would have a V8 engine not an inline 6-cylinder. The stamped VIN on the driver\u2019s side apron is not present, either. These combined would seem to indicate that this car was rebuilt due to possible damage and using donor vehicle parts such as the driver side door. Additional details would be appreciated. Is the hidden VIN on the apron under the passenger side front fender present and consistent with what is listed?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1749152667, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-05 19:44:27+00"}, {"id": 17864789, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@REE2 We're aware of the discrepancy and discussed it with the @seller before launch of the auction. We'll let them explain, but our understanding is that they bought the car in this condition and do not know more. We suggested the under-apron VINs as well. \r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1749152966, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-05 19:49:26+00"}, {"id": 17865486, "authorName": "Garycorey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garycorey/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "USD $1,000 bid placed by Garycorey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749154635, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-05 20:17:15+00"}, {"id": 17865615, "authorName": "RockitSauce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockitsauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love love love it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1749155040, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-05 20:24:00+00"}, {"id": 17866524, "authorName": "Moto1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it has a 4 lug it's 6 it's a 5 lug it's a v8", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1749157308, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-05 21:01:48+00"}, {"id": 17867245, "authorName": "Jeffpolizotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffpolizotto/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "USD $2,500 bid placed by Jeffpolizotto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749159452, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-05 21:37:32+00"}, {"id": 17867596, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the owner and am happy to provide information. I have owned the car for over seven years. I purchased it from a dealer in New York with a clean NY title and promptly titled it in Tennessee with no issues. The car was as you see it when I purchased it. Since then I have cruised and paraded in the car. The reason for selling it is to make room for another acquisition after seven years of fun. The car has never failed to start in all those years. It runs, drives and stops smoothly. I have no information about the history of the car before my ownership. I consider the Mustang to be a nice driver quality non-numbers matching convertible that is 59 years old and has some mystique. There is no number on the driver\u2019s side inner fender and I do not see a number as I look under the lip of the passenger side fender. The bolt pattern for the wheels is four lug.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1749160807, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-05 22:00:07+00"}, {"id": 17867655, "authorName": "TRAVELL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/travell/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "USD $2,700 bid placed by TRAVELL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749161021, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-05 22:03:41+00"}, {"id": 17868055, "authorName": "TRAVELL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/travell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't want to run the bids up\r\nBUT I have fond memories of a 66 manual 3speed FAST enough to get speeding tickets", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1749163020, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-05 22:37:00+00"}, {"id": 17868096, "authorName": "TRAVELL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/travell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "6 CYLINDER", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1749163418, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-05 22:43:38+00"}, {"id": 17868199, "authorName": "19bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19bullitt/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "USD $2,800 bid placed by 19bullitt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749164201, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-05 22:56:41+00"}, {"id": 17868792, "authorName": "Mr.Gray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.gray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT - This is the 2nd early mustang that you have offered recently with invalid VIN and title . The prior car was titled with the incorrect year and body style. A door tag is \u201cNot valid for title or registration purposes\u201d (it even states that on the tag itself). It baffles me that @BaT would endorse a sale without a proper title or VIN, when all mustangs came from the factory clearly stamped and legal. \r\n\r\n I strongly caution any potential buyers that this car does not appear to be properly VIN stamped or titled.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1749169758, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 00:29:18+00"}, {"id": 17869381, "authorName": "RaymondTononi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raymondtononi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @Mr.Gray. At best, this car should have a branded or reman title. There are other hidden numbers on 66 Mustangs if @seller wishes to explore. Absent that, it is nothing more than a hodge podge of parts presented as a Mustang.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1749175219, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 02:00:19+00"}, {"id": 17869753, "authorName": "jbar1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbar1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have found that BAT has allowed sellers not be held accountable to what is being represented. This was once a site you could bid with complete confidence, now it\u2019s truly a dice roll. GLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1749180190, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 03:23:10+00"}, {"id": 17870357, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As previously noted, we discussed the VIN situation with the seller before this auction launched. Many cars have histories, some complicated, and in some cases the seller is not aware of what transpired to result in the car that is presented today.\r\n\r\nWe asked the seller about the hidden VINs, and they did their best to investigate the situation but were unable to find anything. One of the strengths of the platform is trying to help the seller unravel the history of the car in public for all to view. We've disclosed what the car sits as, how it is titled, and what the seller knows. Nothing is being hidden here. This level of transparency is what BaT is built on.\r\n\r\nIf more information can be found while the car is live, we'll be happy to update the listing accordingly.\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1749205991, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 10:33:11+00"}, {"id": 17870541, "authorName": "Mr.Gray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.gray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT - I\u2019d recommend a valid title and VIN/serial number be a minimum requirement for your auctions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1749210576, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 11:49:36+00"}, {"id": 17873919, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone for your comments. Here are folks enjoying the \u201chodge podge\u201d at the homecoming parade in 2022. Respectfully, the smiles, like the Mustang convertible, are quite real.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1749232035, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 17:47:15+00"}, {"id": 17874131, "authorName": "denny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I strongly disagree with Mr.Gray and others. We are dealing here with many vehicles 50, 75 or more years old. Those that have original everything with printed history and full documentation will certainly fetch a high price. Some of us here are not concerned with that. This is clearly a first gen Mustang. The seller and BAT have made the VIN and title info clear, yet some feel a need to trash the auction. Calling it a \"hodge podge\" is unfair and unkind. I personally own a 64 1/2 (early 65) Mustang Convertible. They are nice, fun, simple cars. These 6 cylinder versions can be had at reasonable cost and the roll down the street at speed just like the more expensive V8 version. But the looks you get from the public are mostly just the same. Very few would know to look for the small V8 emblem that is missing on the 6. Still fewer would notice the 4 lug wheels on the 6. Best of luck to the seller and buyer. Don't let the purists here detract from a nice nearly 60 year old vehicle.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1749232557, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 17:55:57+00"}, {"id": 17874713, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a picture of the service manual which has probably been with the Mustang since 1966 and a picture of a \u201creproduction\u201d owners manual which is available from the vintage parts suppliers which enthusiasts frequent. Both accompany the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1749234306, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 18:25:06+00"}, {"id": 17876555, "authorName": "Dockery78071", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dockery78071/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "USD $3,000 bid placed by Dockery78071", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749238736, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-06 19:38:56+00"}, {"id": 17876911, "authorName": "scott1221", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott1221/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last I checked, the seller nor BAT are holding anyone hostage to bid on a vehicle... they continue to provide what info they do possess.... if that's not your desired amount of documentation you need to bid, so be it... maybe try bidding a Hemming's etc. Not directed at anyone in particular, just an observation. Seller, GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1749240027, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 20:00:27+00"}, {"id": 17876925, "authorName": "RaymondTononi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raymondtononi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At issue is not whether this car began life as a 6 cylinder or a V8. It is apparent that the chassis began life as a 6 cylinder car. The issue is the fact that the title accompanying the car is falsely based upon a reproduction VIN from a C code car, which this vehicle is not ! Additionally it appears serial numbers are conveniently missing from the obvious places. Why may that be ?? Many states require a state police inspection in order to obtain a duplicate title. In it's present form this car would fail to pass muster. The information provided should not only be fair to the buyer, but to the seller as well. I stand by my previous comment and those of @Mr.Gray. BAT should be more vigilant in requiring valid VIN/Title verification to protect potential buyers .", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1749240109, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 20:01:49+00"}, {"id": 17876964, "authorName": "TRAVELL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/travell/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "USD $3,500 bid placed by TRAVELL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749240259, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-06 20:04:19+00"}, {"id": 17879436, "authorName": "denny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Assume, for arguments sake, the destination BMV does not like the title using the VIN on the door. The resolution would be to issue a new VIN. That VIN would be unrelated to either the 6 cyl car, or the C code car. Yet it will still have the c code door and no VIN on the fender. It's a 50 year old vehicle that someone will enjoy. No one is trying to deceive anyone. Let's let a buyer and seller work this out", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1749247822, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 22:10:22+00"}, {"id": 17879993, "authorName": "Skisworld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skisworld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vent window on driver side does not appear to be aligned properly, probably not rain worthy with replacement door.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749252934, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-06 23:35:34+00"}, {"id": 17880253, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is the NY title info and the certificate of sale to me from the dealer. All the documents carry the same number (and reflect a NY inspection) and also reflect that the Mustang is a six cylinder. The Tennessee title is the same. Thanks to everyone for your interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749255880, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-07 00:24:40+00"}, {"id": 17881480, "authorName": "FKurick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fkurick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, the pic of the documents you received from NY during your purchase of the car are helpful. Respectfully a pic of the current marketable/transferable title sans your personal information would be more relevant to this auction. Without the normal additional vin numbers found on a Ford Mustang there is a little uncertainty being expressed by the other posters in this auction.\r\n \r\nThere are a lot of different ideas being posted here about how to handle the vin situation including using a new vin. Check with your local State DMV. I can tell you from experience each State has its own requirements about titles and some do not use a \"new vin\" but all of them will run the current vin through the NCIC system and a national VIN search to see if that serial number has been reported stolen or is currently in use on another registered vehicle someplace.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749294803, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-07 11:13:23+00"}, {"id": 17881602, "authorName": "jcbarne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbarne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking through the photos the car appears very nice. More pictures of the undercarriage would be helpful. The lack of the correct VIN is a problem however. Are there other locations on the vehicle where the VIN issue can be resolved?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1749298277, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-07 12:11:17+00"}, {"id": 17881930, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As suggested by FKurick, here is a photo of the current title. Thanks for the feedback.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749302716, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-07 13:25:16+00"}, {"id": 17881956, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More undercarriage photos are added.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749303136, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-07 13:32:16+00"}, {"id": 17882444, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional trunk and undercarriage photos are added.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749307298, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-07 14:41:38+00"}, {"id": 17882458, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749307473, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-07 14:44:33+00"}, {"id": 17884964, "authorName": "DeanBro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deanbro/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "USD $4,000 bid placed by DeanBro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749320626, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-07 18:23:46+00"}, {"id": 17888000, "authorName": "Jerry52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerry52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a clean appearing first gen Mustang. Folks should get serious about bidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749338479, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-07 23:21:19+00"}, {"id": 17888124, "authorName": "Jerry52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerry52/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by Jerry52", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749340245, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-07 23:50:45+00"}, {"id": 17889321, "authorName": "karlcpo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karlcpo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these 6 cyl Mustangs. The 6s are way under rated. Plenty of power.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1749363744, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-08 06:22:24+00"}, {"id": 17889681, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749385376, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-08 12:22:56+00"}, {"id": 17890322, "authorName": "scott1221", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott1221/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car seller... any leaks? Cowl, around the window/roof seals etc?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1749392889, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-08 14:28:09+00"}, {"id": 17895328, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scott1221: Thanks. I took the top down when it was taken from the trailer in April 2018 at my home and only put it back up last month to take these pictures. The car has never been rained on during my ownership. So, I am unaware of any leaks. The roof fits nicely. I will put the water hose to it and report further.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749416053, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-08 20:54:13+00"}, {"id": 17895799, "authorName": "DonaldParish (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldparish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scott1221: I just rolled the four windows up. The glass is good and they roll smoothly. The drivers side door window does not fully seal against the top front. The passenger side is okay.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749418583, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-08 21:36:23+00"}]