[{"id": 8695651, "authorName": "robrobrob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robrobrob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You don't see a lot of listings on BAT that require you to BAT anymore. This is a wonderful car.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1653836043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8695672, "authorName": "Chuckanut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckanut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hemet has a pretty dry climate.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653836267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8695780, "authorName": "61HealeyBN7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/61healeybn7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice patina! Cool rat rod or track car for the right person with the right skills. \r\nGLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653837602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8695914, "authorName": "spencer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The definition of \"As is, where is\". Comes with a shoe box muffler!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653839477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8695936, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man I love me a Cortina and they fetch a nice price here on BaT every time so definitely worth the investment. That said, I don\u2019t wanna do the work\u2026 but I wanna see pictures when it\u2019s done! GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653839729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8696136, "authorName": "solow61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solow61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of potential here.\u00a0 Just look how clean the shell is, from a rust perspective!\u00a0 \u00a0Shock towers and inner fenders at the firewall are the first to go, and they look rust free.\u00a0 Underbody is good too. Pick a power plant that works for you, stock, Miata, Honda, etc, and have at it.\u00a0 A lot of work ahead, but a fun car in the end.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653842110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8696220, "authorName": "TCCobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tccobra/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by TCCobra", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653842873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8696548, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool project car. And it\u2019s one of the early MkII GTs with the aux gauges in a raised pod.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653844573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8696715, "authorName": "edand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This might be a good candidate for an electric conversion, too.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653845438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8700545, "authorName": "GBRBIll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller - what are the casting numbers for the two extra Kent blocks? Cant really tell but I assume those are crossflow heads - correct?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653876192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8700594, "authorName": "arrhbillie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arrhbillie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of these 50 years ago. I had 3 other Cortinas too but this was my favourite. I loved the gauges on top of the dash.... where they should be. These cars are a blast to drive fast.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653877609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8700785, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edand - I hope not. Why would you ruin a classic by removing the sound and feel of a real engine? Plus get limited range, long charging times, and more weight? I\u2019d say put a tuned Kent engine and trannie back in it!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653882913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8700825, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What info is on the smaller plate (painted green) above the chassis plate?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653884510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8701005, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's a girl livin' down out street\r\nShe used to be mine\r\nShe used to go out with me\r\nBut now she's left with the boy next door\r\nBecause he's bought a Cortina Ford\r\n\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmmDIJzvh2w\r\n\r\nI know, I've posted this before, but I dig the song....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653897322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8701901, "authorName": "1967Ranchero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967ranchero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice British 510", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653922935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8702119, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those who care about such things (I don't) the Mk 11 arrived on the scene about a year before the 510, the Japanese were very good at imitating pretty much everything back then.\r\n\r\nSuperior to the Mk1 in many respects but never as popular with those who abused the Mk1 as often as they could. \ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653925514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8702360, "authorName": "misterlou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misterlou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyirush That's the build plate. Different from the VIN plate. A Ford designation. Usually a code that designates the specific body (4dr, Wagon, Lotus, etc.) and the actual number of that body shell plus whether it is LHD or RHD. They're always painted over. Some info redundant with the VIN. Often a misstep for those in the dodgy clone/reshell game. The codes were different between the Mk1 and the Mk2.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653928159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8702533, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol....... neighbour's owned Two..\r\nOne 1600 auto. His son drove the GT,\r\nAlways remember, the dad under the\r\nHood, in the pouring rain with a hairdryer. Back in the early 70's.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653929746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8702697, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @misterlou. The VIN should also be stamped on the right side strut tower iirc (can\u2019t see it on this car).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653930492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8702734, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How hard would it be to repair the rust in the trunk on the right side (pictures 26 and 29)? Are there parts available or would you have to patch it or fabricate a new part?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653930624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8704023, "authorName": "SimonBate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonbate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Super7Driver - thanks for the song..here is a very old joke in exchange.\r\n\u2018Have you heard about the new Ford Pubic?\u2026..it\u2019s a remodelled Corsair!\u2019", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653936130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8704605, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyirush many panels are available for the MK11, this being one source - most of the sources are in England.\r\nhttps://www.steelpanels.co.uk/category/ford/cortina-mk-2/\r\n\r\nThat said, the Cortina (especially the Mk1) is famous for concealing the rust which only becomes apparent when you start poking around/removing parts etc so bear that in mind.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653939234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8705922, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @Brian_M", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653947065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708488, "authorName": "devortex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devortex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would be great to know the casting numbers on the Ford blocks and heads if possible. Also, are the front brake calipers somewhere in the boxes of parts? Are any of the Ford intake manifolds for 2bbl or are they all single barrel carb intakes? Has the title been on non-op since 1994? Any back fees due to the California DMV?\r\nKeys?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654009906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708731, "authorName": "beast02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beast02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be cool left with the Patina, perform a mechanical resto on it and rip! That engine is a cool swap, that was Toyota's Lotus Twin cam copy, little details are very similar to the Lotus Twink (look closely). I'd refresh it and slap some DCOE's on it and enjoy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654012499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708852, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beast02 indeed, as mentioned the Japanese did a very good job of reverse engineering (long before 3D came along) and typically improved on the original as they did so.\r\n\r\nMay as well go ITBs on this though\ud83d\ude01\r\n\r\nToo much needed for my meagre skills here but someone will hopefully get this rolling again (and if the 2T-G enough for you, I'm sure there is a crashed S2000 somewhere...).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654013675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709102, "authorName": "OH10racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oh10racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally , BAT returns to its roots! time to start a second site. Come on Web designers get with it please do not forget who got you started!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654016079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8710210, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The good old days of Bring A Trailer is back. A rare Ford that needs to be saved.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1654021269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8716502, "authorName": "Paul_Blouin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_blouin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've never seen that Toyota engine. Was that sold here? Also, the semi-close gearbox these came with has good ratios (Unlike any MK 1 Cortina except Lotus). I wonder if the Toyota 5 speed has good ratios. \r\n\r\nThe Datsun 510 may have copied the Cortina styling, but it copied the BMW 2002 with the semi trailing arms.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654096913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8720613, "authorName": "sir_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OH10racer I agree.Maybe start a Porsche only site??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654115371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8721223, "authorName": "Flyingkiwi97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyingkiwi97/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by Flyingkiwi97", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654118470, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8722275, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT will NEVER revert to the original (think current $$$s and current ownership - not a problem for me, by the way) but the current site could be made better. So many cars are listed daily it is virtually impossible to keep up with those you are interested in, regardless of the filters and email notifications etc as well as the recently added/modified 'origins'.\r\n\r\nTime for a revamp. BaT...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654126909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8723476, "authorName": "MrLister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrlister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT has the posted origin on this Cortina as \u201cAmerican\u201d \u2026. Try again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654143772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8723876, "authorName": "TNDIRECTOR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tndirector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will say it again. California has all the cool cars. This stuff simply does not pop up in my area. Very cool car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654172526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8733031, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I finally got a chance to check this out and now see all the fun Japanese bits under the hood - very cool - I hope someone finishes it! \r\n\r\n@Brian_M \r\nAre ya sure you don\u2019t want to give it a shot? ;^)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654264529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8733919, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan - just turned 74 this week and I find that while the desire is still there the body just wont cooperate like it used to. \ud83d\ude00\r\n\r\nThe last Cortina I had (featured on pre-auction BaT some years ago) had all the rust/panel work done - superbly well - otherwise I would have passed on it, I HATE!!! rust and cannot weld well enough to restore.\r\n\r\nGotta go, on the hunt for another Mk1 Cortina GT...\ud83d\ude01", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654273258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8734112, "authorName": "devortex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devortex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tcex could you chime in with some answers to the questions below? \r\nCasting numbers on the Ford blocks and heads in the parts pile. \r\nAre the front brake calipers somewhere in the boxes of parts? \r\nAre any of the Ford intake manifolds for 2bbl or are they all single barrel carb intakes? \r\nHas the title been on non-op since 1994? Any back fees due to the California DMV?\r\nKeys?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654274920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8734398, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, @Brian_M, I remember your old Cortina well and it continues to be one of my top BaT favorites! Something about the Cortina + Japanese twin-cam really does it for me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654276364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8739711, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian_M is this your car? https://bringatrailer.com/2017/03/08/low-key-twin-cam5-speed-1963-ford-cortina/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654314152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8739831, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's no need for BaT to re-vamp or start new sections as long as the scroll wheel on your mouse and your index finger are still operable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654319173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8740951, "authorName": "sbsurfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbsurfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just like the good ole days of BaT where you actually needed a trailer to pick up the ride b/c it was a real project...not b/c it's some trailer queen finished ride.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654357455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8741468, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyirush, no, that was Mark C's - a friend of mine and the man I bought mine from, coincidentally. \r\n\r\nMine here -https://bringatrailer.com/2008/02/11/unusually-clean-1966-ford-cortina-gt/\r\n\r\n I would have posted pics with the S2000 drivetrain installed etc but BaT doesn't have that facility. Visually it looked stock, even the interior with S2000 front seats looked 'period'.\r\n\r\nWord of advice to me, from me - if/when you get your hands on another Cortina - KEEP IT! \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654362387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8742619, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian_M\nIt gives me an excuse to go back and look at it again. Let\u2019s see if the link works this time -\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/2008/02/11/unusually-clean-1966-ford-cortina-gt/\nMaybe this\u2019ll give someone inspiration to do the same with this later model Cortina.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654368886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8746249, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is achingly tempting. I bought a late IRS TR4a that was missing its drivetrain and installed a JDM SR20 DE and matching 5 speed, holy cow what a car. More power, less weight, lower CG and engine is behind the front wheels. Drives like a bigger Lotus Elan.\r\n\r\nYou could do the same here pretty easily since we know that more/less similar engines already fit.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654432446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8746446, "authorName": "fast_fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last thing, I need is another project, or anything else; but this looks like a great one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654435727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8746448, "authorName": "VenaGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/venagt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paying homage to the true concept of Bring-a-Trailer. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654435777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8746871, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tdskip\r\nHoly cow - can I hang out at your house!? ;^)\r\nIt does sound like you are the guy for this job. Come on, do it, you know you need to create another allied/axis monster!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654441725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747025, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan - well truth be told I was looking at nearby JDM engines on eBay this morning. \n\nThat said I\u2019m getting my 1966 Sprint GT (aka Stepnose) that I found in a local junkyard eight years ago back from Gary at GTA on Wednesday, so probably not the best time to take on another bare shell.\n\nYou were more than welcome to drive the Triumph-san along with some of the other semi interesting things but I\u2019ve acquired over the years next time you\u2019re in Southern California.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654443962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747048, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tdskip\r\nDear lord, a Sprint GT too!? I definitely want to visit your sandbox - thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654444165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747067, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan - anytime.\r\n\r\nNow back to this car - I honestly think this is a pretty straightforward project if you are comfortable building a bitsa.\r\n\r\nThe engine bay is big enough to allow for quite a bit of a choice when it comes to the engine and in my experience a lot of these drive trains will locate the shifter and a fairly workable spot although it\u2019s not uncommon that you need to modify the shift lever a little bit. Brakes and trim and everything else as others have pointed out is pretty readily available and you might be surprised how quickly things arrive from the UK.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654444407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747308, "authorName": "lilikoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilikoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "original engine alone worth way more than the bids i.m.o", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654447132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747317, "authorName": "lilikoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilikoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "but it seems long gone... glws", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654447222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747515, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree, this is tempting (I really want a MkII GT!). But surely the body and interior alone would be $$? Plus is the metal available to fix the trunk?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654448749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747644, "authorName": "Garrettlee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garrettlee/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by Garrettlee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654449589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8747739, "authorName": "shern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on folks. The patina alone is worth $1200. Leave body as is. Get drivetrain going and bash this thing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654450017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747872, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fwiw, decoded the chassis plate - it was built in March '67, so it's a pre-crossflow 1500. Original colour was Alpine Green with a black interior.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654450793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747878, "authorName": "carchasers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carchasers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This does have a killer look", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654450828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8747930, "authorName": "Scottgf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottgf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a Mk 2 Cortina owner I bet one could part this out for much more than the current bid. must resist\u2026..\r\nGlwta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654451115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748037, "authorName": "carpentryguy25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpentryguy25/", "bidAmount": 1350, "content": "$1,350 bid placed by carpentryguy25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654451650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8748044, "authorName": "Crew1994", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crew1994/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Crew1994", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654451668, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8748076, "authorName": "carpentryguy25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpentryguy25/", "bidAmount": 1650, "content": "$1,650 bid placed by carpentryguy25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654451797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8748081, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scottgf - do you have a GT.\r\n\r\nHope this gets saved not parted out!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654451809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748087, "authorName": "Crew1994", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crew1994/", "bidAmount": 1800, "content": "$1,800 bid placed by Crew1994", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654451841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8748093, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Parting out helps to save another cortina", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654451856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748096, "authorName": "carpentryguy25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpentryguy25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I plan to save & keep - if I can win it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654451866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748107, "authorName": "Flyingkiwi97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyingkiwi97/", "bidAmount": 1967, "content": "$1,967 bid placed by Flyingkiwi97", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654451941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8748112, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@soquelz - disagree. There are so few of these left. Needs to be saved!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654451970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748114, "authorName": "Crew1994", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crew1994/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Crew1994", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654451987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8748124, "authorName": "carpentryguy25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpentryguy25/", "bidAmount": 2210, "content": "$2,210 bid placed by carpentryguy25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654452025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8748130, "authorName": "GBRBIll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd be interested in all of the original Ford bits if the new owner is going to keep the drivetrain that is in it. No idea how you would contact me", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654452049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748138, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plus why would you part it out when it\u2019s rust free and comes with many of the parts needed to save it?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654452097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748147, "authorName": "Flyingkiwi97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyingkiwi97/", "bidAmount": 2350, "content": "$2,350 bid placed by Flyingkiwi97", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654452144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8748156, "authorName": "carpentryguy25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpentryguy25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m done - good luck", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654452184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748165, "authorName": "RWJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked at this car and thought the body was very solid. No sign of major damage...wish I had the space.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654452230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748173, "authorName": "Flyingkiwi97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyingkiwi97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/5/22 for $2,350 to Flyingkiwi97", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654452265, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8748193, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyirush, this car does deserve to be saved but without parts cars we wouldn\u2019t have many old cars left.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654452353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748201, "authorName": "Flyingkiwi97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyingkiwi97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will not be parting it out", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1654452411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748207, "authorName": "Flyingkiwi97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyingkiwi97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The jap engine will be up for grabs", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654452442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748214, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good to hear @Flyingkiwi97", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654452474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748220, "authorName": "carpentryguy25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpentryguy25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is the most rust free cortina I\u2019ve ever seen & I grew up with with them in the U.K., well done flyingkiwi97 \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654452494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748225, "authorName": "Kiwi_Cortina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwi_cortina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @flyingkiwi97 adding to your ENFO collection. Looks like it will be staying in California.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654452518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748487, "authorName": "Flyingkiwi97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyingkiwi97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kiwi_Cortina this will be a retirement project I think", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654453877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8748537, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like somebody got a good deal on a motor & . . .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654454166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8749593, "authorName": "Scottgf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottgf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyirush. I do have a 69 Cortina GT that I use for track days.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654460293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8750177, "authorName": "cyirush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyirush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scottgf - are you in SoCal by any chance?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654468480, "type": "comment"}]