[{"id": 3519854, "authorName": "ScalinoFever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scalinofever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the third time this car has been across the BaT auction block. I drove this car when it was owned by one of the previous owners. It drove as good as it looked then, and it looks about the same as it did a couple years ago judging by the photos... for whatever that's worth.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1565117310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3519884, "authorName": "EstimatedEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/estimatedeyes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty quick turnaround from the last sale, just 200 miles and five months later. Kind of surprising ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565117576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3519927, "authorName": "gkaan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gkaan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What would be the max height for a driver to operate and fit in these? I'm 6'5\" and had no problems in my GTV6 or my 911 but this cockpit looks restricted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565117914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3519995, "authorName": "Blusail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blusail/", "bidAmount": 1850, "content": "$1,850 bid placed by Blusail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565118513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3520057, "authorName": "OssoBene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ossobene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GKAAN - I'm 6'-0\" and slender and just barely fit into my '75 AR Spider. I modified the driver's seat back to get an extra 1/2\" when seat is pushed hard up against the rear wheels bulkhead. My knees are bent always and sometimes hit the steering wheel when driving aggressively. The clutch to steering wheel clearance is especially tight. It's comfortable enough, but less than ideal. The other issue is that at times the windshield top frame obstructs my view. When I sit tall in the seat, sometimes I can't see the stop light (so I just ignore it). Conversely, the long throw of the shifter is no problem. I never drive with the top up, so not sure about that fit. All and all, still love driving the S2. For whatever reason, the Duetto feels more spacious.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565118946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3520189, "authorName": "OssoBene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ossobene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kinda sad to see such a sweet Spider be traded around like a basketball player with bad knees...", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1565119894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3520493, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not bad for the village bicycle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565121607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3520814, "authorName": "Hammerdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerdad/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Hammerdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565123839, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3521282, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gkaan one of the previous owners @andrewdanapoole is pretty tall, he should be able to comment on that, he also currently owns another Spider, so Im sure its not a problem.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565127374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3521424, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone please buy it and keep it for longer than ten minutes.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1565130322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3521526, "authorName": "silke1506 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To avoid people guessing if something is wrong with the Alfa: \r\nI am selling as we are moving back to Europe, which was not planned when I bought the Spider in April... It would be great bringing the car with me, but that is just not a viable option.\r\nThe car is great and a lot of fun, I hope the next owner can enjoy much longer...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565132984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3522472, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great colour on this vehicle\r\n\r\nGLwTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565181621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3522993, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@silke1506 Thank you for the sale explanation. Can you share what if anything you have done to the car during ownership beyond oil change? How is the clutch and transmission? How much pedal left on clutch and and how are down shift 4-3 and 3-2. I've had several Alfas of this generation and it was always tricky downshifting 3-2 on some of the cars. Sycro problems with second gear are not uncommon. Also , How are the brakes? Do you have quick positive stopping without fade? Is pad and rotor change needed soon front or back? \r\n\r\nLastly, if you weren't moving is there anything you were thinking of addressing on the car? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565191646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3523546, "authorName": "gpmnd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpmnd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you provide a bit more detail about the damage shown in picture #24?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565201121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3523723, "authorName": "Gepetto82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gepetto82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm also curious about #24 and picture #8 - the trunk lid looks crooked.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565202072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3525285, "authorName": "Autobroker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobroker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the seller: I have a few questions for you.\r\n\r\n1. Can you put a straight edge along the right rocker and take a picture. It could be the photo, but it looks like the rocker is concave (higher near the center of the door).\r\n2. The spare tire well looks like it has rust. Can you confirm if it's rust and if so, how deep is it?\r\n3. The front left tire looks like it isn't wearing evenly. Can you take a couple close ups.\r\n4. Thanks for showing pictures of the paint flaws. Does the paint have a clear coat or is it one stage? If you look closely at the paint, do you see scratches and crazing under the paint? Or is the surface smooth as glass?\r\n5. Do you have compression readings for the four cylinders?\r\n6. How is the TA? Does it work properly and is the extension full.\r\n7. What is the oil pressure when cold, warm and after 30 minutes of driving. Both at idle and at 2-3K rpm.\r\n8. How high does the water temp go on a hot day after 30 mins of driving. Does it go higher on steep inclines when the motor is working?\r\n9. Any clunking noises when lifting throttle or pushing the gas hard when in gear?\r\n10. Does the top close and latch smoothly or do you have to \"work\" it to get the latches closed?\r\n11. Is the catalytic converter working? Will i pass a smog test., both functional and visual?\r\n\r\nSorry for all the questions, but I am in the market for another Alfa Spider and I like the look of yours.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565213930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526070, "authorName": "sjmorgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjmorgan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This particular Alfa has no emissions equipment at all. In '78, it would have an air pump, twin point distributor (one set retarded and switched using manifold vacuum) and a catalytic converter. This was the equipment my '78 Alfetta had when I bought it new. If you are in California, forget it. This one will be tough to register, being that it was not an available model in CA in '78. \r\n\r\nReally, this looks just like a '74 Alfa Spider. My favorite. But with '78 papers, not a possibility for me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565236375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526071, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only thing that I have noticed that raises a question is why the radiator overflow seems to have been painted black. Seems very odd to me, and btw, it shows the same in all 3 BaT auctions. BTW, @Autobroker asks a couple of good questions that were answered in the previous auctions, but, should be answered again this time around. \n\nI liked the car and presentation the first time around and the second time around and now this time. Should do as well this time since nothing seems to have changed. Guess we will find out in 6 more days. GLWTA.\n\nEdit.\n@sjmorgan, Yeah, pretty much already documented in this and the previous auctions. \n\nYMMV", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565236608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526826, "authorName": "silke1506 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ccomerford \r\nRecent work under my ownership included oil and filter change, new Centerline tailpipe, new Nardi wood shift knob, new door mirrors. \r\nClutch and transmission work absolutely flawless, no issues/noises etc. The clutch has been updated in 2017 (master and slave cylinder plus extra work). I had the same model and year in Europe, and know of the down shift 4-3 and 3-2 issues. This is not an issue with my Alfa at all, down shift works without any synchro issues and noises!\r\nBrakes are very good, no fading, no pulling to one or the other side, no noises. No work on break system needed.\r\nTo your last question: the one thing which I would do if i would keep the Alfa is some work to the paint as seen in pictures 22-25 (want to be honest and show these particular photos!). There is no underlying rust, I think the pain cracked as the paint job seems to be of good, but not perfect quality.\r\nHope this helps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565276651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526849, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gkaan At 6'5\" this might be an uncomfortable car for you - especially if you have long legs. People with shorter legs tend to do better in these cars. I'm 6' and am a tight fit. I have to \"scrunch in\" with the top up on this generation Alfa Spider. It's better if the top is down, but I do see over the windscreen and need to wear glasses to avoid tears. I also have a porsche and they seem proportioned better for taller people.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565277063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3526858, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@silke1506 (The Seller) Thank you for answering my questions ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565277163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527688, "authorName": "howieb4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/howieb4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My two cents on the driver height question. I am 6'3\" and easily drive my 70 GTV without issues. My right knee is sort of splayed open but I have not issue with steering wheel or gear shift. Can't heal-toe though. Anyway drove my buddies 1978 spider and the first shift into second, I banged the gear shift right into my knee and pushed my leg against the steering wheel. Luckily I was just in his neighborhood and slowly got the car back to his house. Maybe a narrower steering wheel would help.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565288910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3527847, "authorName": "silke1506 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ar1950: \r\ncan confirm radiator overflow is in fact black, but not painted! It is just black plastic...\r\n\r\n@autobroker:\r\n1. Can confirm right rocker is straight.\r\n2. The spare tire well has some rust, but its only surface rust. When I bought the car I was concerned too, but can confirm nothing major.\r\n3. Front tire is evenly worn, will try to add a picture\r\n4. The paint flaws shown are paint cracks. Surface underneath is difficult to judge, cannot confirm its smooth as glass. I took the door panel off when I attached the new mirror, and there is no damage from inside the door or repair signs from inside, so it's not rust damage coming through. Assume it's a not perfect paint job...\r\n5. The previous owner attached 4 photos of compression readings for all 4 cylinder durning last auction (4 months ago, pictures 82-85) . I have driven the car since 200 miles, so these have not changed. I don't have updated readings. \r\n6. Being non native english - what is \"TA\"?\r\n7. Need to test and come back in respect of detailed oil pressure, but did not experience concerns with dropping/low pressure...\r\n8. Water temp stays stable/normal. I have driven the car 200 miles especially also when it was very hot, can confirm its not running hot. The new electric cooling fan kicks in from time to time, and the temp stays always in optimum.\r\n9. No clunking noises when lifting throttle or pushing gas hard in gear.\r\n10. Top closes and latch work smoothly. I would say normal work needed to close latches.\r\n11. Don't think the car has a catalytic converter. I don't have evidence of a smog test from previous owner, and in Connecticut where the car resides currently, cars older than 30 years don't need to run an emission test.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565290241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3528121, "authorName": "Autobroker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobroker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TA = Thermostatic Actuatator. This is part of \"normal\" maintenance on a SPICA mechanical fuel injected car. One side attaches to the cylinder head - the other side to the top of the SPICA pump. When the engine is cold, the TA doesn't put pressure on the \"pin\" and the SPICA adjusts fuel rich - works like a choke. As the coolant heats up, the TA puts pressure on the \"pin\" and the SPICA adjusts the fuel to a leaner burn.\r\n\r\nIf your car idles well when cold and when warm it doesn't make the inside of the exhaust pipe black, then your TA is working right. I've seen people lean out the SPICA on a car with a bad TA, so it doesn't idle right when cold - too lean. Or they leave the adjustment alone and the car runs rich when warmed up (not good, because you get fouled spark plugs, dirty combustion chamber, dirty oil, dirty exhaust pipe and back of car plus you burn more gas than necessary.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565292285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3528136, "authorName": "Autobroker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobroker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My question 4 is asking if the paint is smooth as glass or can you see cracks and sand lines showing through.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565292406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3528604, "authorName": "silke1506 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Autobroker:\r\n\r\nPaint is smooth as glass. The repaint job is probably around 5 years old, and is in general quite well without cracking or sand lines coming through etc. It\u2019s just not perfect in the few areas shown...\r\n\r\nTA works well, car idles nice and regular when cold and when warm.\r\n\r\nHope this helps.\r\n\r\nWill add some more photos (tire, rocker, paint area, spare tire well), might take some time until tomorrow to go live.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565295899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3529490, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@silke1506, interesting, a black radiator overflow tank. The only type that I have ever seen on these spiders is a semi-opaque white plastic overflow tank. https://centerlinealfa.com/catalog/coolant-reservoir-115\r\n\r\nI would think that a black tank would make it hard to get the coolant level correct in the tank. The more clear type has marks on the side and you can clearly tell if the coolant in the tank is at the correct level.\r\n\r\nAnyway, GLWTA. It is a nice looking car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565313004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3533389, "authorName": "Labella", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/labella/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Labella", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565403859, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3533449, "authorName": "Hammerdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerdad/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Hammerdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565405488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3534425, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller mentioned changing the shift knob and it reminded me of something. I owned several 70s era S2 Alfa Spiders in the 80s and they all had large marbleized composite shift knobs . I don't see them on any of the recently offered BAT cars. Does anyone else remember the shift knobs I'm referencing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565460930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3534761, "authorName": "MrMike1250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmike1250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello - Any chance you can post a startup and drive by set of videos?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565476310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3535196, "authorName": "silke1506 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrMike1250\r\nWill see that add a video with startup cold and warm, and a drive by video. \r\n\r\nI added some additional photos Friday, but aT has not yet managed to have them go live...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565527587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3535200, "authorName": "silke1506 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As there were some questions around the catalytic converters: The Alfa was registered it\u2019s entire life (until 2016) in California. I am not an expert, but according to my mechanic, equipping the Alfa with a California compliant emission exhaust/catalytic converter should not be a big deal...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565527789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3536419, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller has added photos and a pair of videos to the listing.\n\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565617313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3536660, "authorName": "GCP7777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gcp7777/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by GCP7777", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565623098, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3536668, "authorName": "randomtime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randomtime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ccomerford My 1984 Spider had a shift knob that looked like it was wood but one day it cracked and came off. It was some type of ceramic. I may still have it somewhere, I do not remember what I replaced it with.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565623275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3536792, "authorName": "silke1506 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silke1506/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Added a couple of more pictures due to requests:\r\n\r\npic 63 list of work done in last 2 years\r\npic 64 receipts of work done last 2 years (totaling to USD 14k, of which a lot are parts only)\r\npic 65 photo of the right rocker \r\npic 66 cold engine idling oil pressure\r\npic 67 warm engine idling oil pressure \r\npic 68 warm engine accelerating @4k rpm\r\n\r\nalso added two videos (engine cold start and drive by)\r\n\r\nHope this helps!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565626099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3537001, "authorName": "Hammerdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerdad/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by Hammerdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565630425, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3537239, "authorName": "Pinoli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinoli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The owner was kind enough to show me the car yesterday. It is a very solid car, motor is very strong, transmission is spot on and just enough minor cosmetic dings that the next stone chip or two are not going to matter.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1565633730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3538190, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@randomtime That's the one. Apparently a lot of them cracked and were replaced. I've been sent a few links including this one. https://www.ebay.it/itm/153495339768 Thank you for responding ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565640812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3538619, "authorName": "wow427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wow427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is kind of funny to see this car AGAIN after 4 months. I just have to ask why you are selling the car. Has anything been done other than an oil change and new shift knob?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565644166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3539059, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wow427, the seller explains earlier in this thread that he unexpectedly needs to relocate to Europe and can't take the car with him. He also mentions work done on the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1565649490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3539069, "authorName": "Batcraycray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batcraycray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pinoli -finally and thank you!! this is a car that is supposed to be driven for smiles per mile. Very clear to me from the first sale and the Petrolicious video.. buy and drive. I am not in the market but appreciate a nicely kept driver as this one appears to be. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565649496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3539098, "authorName": "wow427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wow427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks ar1950. I missed that he put a mirror on the car and decided to move to Europe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565650214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3539215, "authorName": "LowerCape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowercape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on @pinoli let\u2019s see a bid. This is a very nice Alfa and the seller is a seller (and sounds like more just an ok guy, too)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565653364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3539221, "authorName": "LowerCape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowercape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh I forgot @pinoli only makes his offers \u201coff-line\u201d ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565653504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3539229, "authorName": "BGOLLY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgolly/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by BGOLLY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565653820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3539363, "authorName": "Walker1508", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walker1508/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Walker1508", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565657798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3539503, "authorName": "Hammerdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerdad/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by Hammerdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565662687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3539734, "authorName": "Autobroker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobroker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@silke1506\r\nThanks for the additional photos.\r\n\r\nBeing in CA, where we have both a functional and visual smog inspection, I have learned to avoid cars that have had emissions components removed. It's upsetting for me, because I like the look of your car and the recent repairs give me confidence it'll be a good car.\r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565672787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3540081, "authorName": "MrMike1250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmike1250/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by MrMike1250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565702943, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3540099, "authorName": "Hammerdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerdad/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by Hammerdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565703387, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3540217, "authorName": "mototron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mototron/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by mototron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565706155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3540230, "authorName": "Hammerdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerdad/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by Hammerdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565706366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3540454, "authorName": "pizzicato5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzicato5/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by pizzicato5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565710388, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3540477, "authorName": "Hammerdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerdad/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Hammerdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565710791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3540485, "authorName": "MrMike1250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmike1250/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by MrMike1250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565710960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3540488, "authorName": "Hammerdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerdad/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Hammerdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565711025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3540506, "authorName": "AlfaDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfadave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see the radio delete panel on the dash, so what's all the JLAudio stuff behind the panel in the trunk? Is there a stereo system hidden somewhere? No sign of speakers either.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565711295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3540595, "authorName": "AlfaDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfadave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Electronic ignition or something? I'm not familiar with JL Audio - seller, what is it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565712829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3540656, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlfaDave , the answer to your question can be found in the description section above.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565713957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3541119, "authorName": "AlfaDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfadave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ar1950, Sorry, I've been focused on the comments and hadn't really read the description since it went up. My bad, I hate it when someone asks a questions that's already been answered.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565719875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3541837, "authorName": "Zinhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zinhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a deal at the current price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565724060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3541853, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by ccomerford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724169, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541856, "authorName": "Hammerdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerdad/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by Hammerdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541872, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by ccomerford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541874, "authorName": "MrMike1250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmike1250/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by MrMike1250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541887, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by ccomerford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541891, "authorName": "MrMike1250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmike1250/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by MrMike1250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541895, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by ccomerford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724532, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541900, "authorName": "MrMike1250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmike1250/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by MrMike1250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541910, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by ccomerford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541916, "authorName": "Hammerdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammerdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Game on!!!!!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3541925, "authorName": "MrMike1250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmike1250/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by MrMike1250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541938, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by ccomerford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541949, "authorName": "MrMike1250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmike1250/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by MrMike1250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565724959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541971, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by ccomerford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565725067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3541988, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/13/19 for $13,750 to ccomerford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565725187, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3541999, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller got his money back and buyer got a nice looking car. Good all around.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565725266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3543623, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ccomerford Congrats on the 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider. Well played and bought. Real nice!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565751349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3544115, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dreamer Thank you. I had a very similar one 30 years ago. ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565788131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3544704, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ccomerford It's a great feeling picking up a car from the past, especially 30 yrs ago. It's the closest you'll get going back in time. Enjoyment ahead.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1565799387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3547178, "authorName": "andrewdanapoole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewdanapoole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @ccomerford - I am the 'original' BaT seller of this car (owned 2016-2018) and did most of the work bringing it to its current spec, minus a few items and TLC obviously done by @silke1506. Don't think it was mentioned, but the car also has the Centerline performance cams (10.5 / 11.1 if I'm not mistaken) - it pulls pretty decent throughout the rev range. Also, I rattle-canned the coolant expansion tank so I'll take it as a compliment that it looks factory :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1565817837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3547878, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrewdanapoole Thanks for reaching out. I'm a big fan of the mods and curios about any other projects you have taken on. I'd love to stay in touch. Email me at ccomerford antonline.com if you are willing to correspond from time to time. Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1565830345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3557300, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrewdanapoole is there an email , phone number or business name I can reach you at?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566079590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3558811, "authorName": "andrewdanapoole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewdanapoole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ccomerford I sent you an email, did you get it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566185117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3563014, "authorName": "ccomerford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccomerford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrewdanapoole I did and I replied. I will resend. Please check SPAM and Deleted Items folders if you do not receive. Worst case message me this way again and I'll send from an alt mail address. - thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1566315866, "type": "comment"}]