[{"id": 8655752, "authorName": "MexicoJoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexicojoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ricardo Montalb\u00e1n's other ride..\r\nThe plane boss, the plane!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653403397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655754, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought for sure the description was going to include, \"Originally owned by entertainer Liberace.\" Bummer. \r\n\r\nIf you want to stand out in the Seville section at the next Cadillac show, here's your ticket.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1653403408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655774, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653403602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655785, "authorName": "DocRyan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this front-mid engined?? It has to be.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1653403713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655822, "authorName": "Hercule_LaJoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hercule_lajoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Opulence, I has it. \r\n\r\n(Obscure commercial reference)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653404025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655828, "authorName": "pdxdoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Various Curtis Mayfield lyrics come to mind.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1653404078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655831, "authorName": "apester4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apester4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a one of a kind? I have never seen anything like this before.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653404086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655835, "authorName": "Hercule_LaJoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hercule_lajoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That said, if you are in the market for something like this, you be hard pressed to find a better one.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1653404108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655839, "authorName": "dieselcoondog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dieselcoondog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The farmer that saw this in a batch of Seville piglets would perform a mercy killing. \r\n\r\nJust kidding, I think. Good luck and fond memories for owners old and new", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1653404133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655843, "authorName": "mpatty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpatty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Does that second-hood panel behind the front hood also open?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653404159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655846, "authorName": "pdxdoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxdoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What, no diamond window in the back?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653404186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655855, "authorName": "Hercule_LaJoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hercule_lajoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fan shroud is actually pretty amazing.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1653404247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655856, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If that fan shroud ever needs replacing, you can just head down to Home Depot for a 20-gallon Rubbermaid trash bin and fabricate it into one pretty easily.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1653404252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655885, "authorName": "Carzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m certain GM\u2019s Fisher Body had nothing to do with this car. These Seville\u2019s were converted by Grandeur Motor Car Company in Florida back in the day.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1653404493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655902, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"dual faux spare tire holders on each front fender.\" Now that is something you just don't see every day.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653404604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655932, "authorName": "mpatty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpatty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carzz: Well, Fisher Body had something to do with the car, but not with the conversion. A Google search for Grandeur Motor Car images shows mostly Sevilles but also Lincolns and . . . a Celica.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653404902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655939, "authorName": "Flying_Dutchman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flying_dutchman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carzz - You are right, to their credit, Fisher had nothing to do with this.\r\n\r\nI have seen two of these over the years. I did not \"get\" these back in the day, and I still don't.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653404955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655952, "authorName": "Rathertakearide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rathertakearide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The staff at BaT shows their sense of humor by presenting this listing right next to the Superperformance Daytona Coupe. \r\n\r\nBoth have that endless front end, cab-rearward profile. However one is a beautiful balance between aerodynamic grace and fierce muscularity, and the other is an awkward Las Vegas strip cruiser that nobody wants to be the recipient of when grandad\u2019s will is read.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1653405033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655970, "authorName": "Wbmatch58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wbmatch58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh the 1970\u2019s, how we miss thee. What an outrageous car, I completely forgot about these. Very well kept, glwta!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653405170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655973, "authorName": "ClassicCoupe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccoupe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you were to eliminate the rear seating in one of these, wouldn't it be more practical to install a bed and turn it into a Cadillac El Camino?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653405203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655976, "authorName": "MMM...Pie....", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmm...pie....-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cA pimp\u2019s love is very different from that of a square\u2026.\u201d\r\n\r\n-Officer Collins", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1653405226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655978, "authorName": "bowmonster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bowmonster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's up with picture 53?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653405230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655982, "authorName": "imissedtheapex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imissedtheapex/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by imissedtheapex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653405278, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8655997, "authorName": "sayTEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sayten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I don't always make sense but when I do. I don't\" \r\n- 1979 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1653405374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656006, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs a 5.7 ltr diesel...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653405459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656065, "authorName": "empiguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/empiguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! A mid-engine Cadillac!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1653406010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656095, "authorName": "nextyear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nextyear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I'm interpreting pics 99 and 100 correctly, the frame rail extensions were attached with simple butt welds, with no reinforcing plates.\r\n\r\nLess than confidence-inspiring more than 40 years later.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653406197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656116, "authorName": "Wojodojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wojodojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bat you may want to check your description. The Seville it was based off of was built by Fisher, but the Opera Coupe (along with the convertible and sedan versions) were built by Grandeur Motor Car Corporation of Pompano Beach Florida from 1978 through 1984.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1653406308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656008, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And just like that, the 1980 Seville is looking pretty good...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653406457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656224, "authorName": "Rianf1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rianf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this looks like something Sam Rothstein would get wacked in via a car bomb.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653407306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656352, "authorName": "BodyByFisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bodybyfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not affiliated with this! :)", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1653408420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656350, "authorName": "pursang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pursang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coors came from Golden, Colorado too, right? Might be an excuse for this.\n\nI\u2019m amused that a car with two side mounted spares comes with a space saver spare in the trunk. Are the the two faux spares space savers too? .", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653408470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656366, "authorName": "LT-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lt-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Creative application of the Corvette design requirement \"has to have space for 2 golf bags\" to the fan shroud.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653408512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656372, "authorName": "10tenths", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/10tenths/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I forgot about these 'things.' Growing up in LA near Beverly Hills I'd see these and another abomination, the Excaliber. At least the Excalibur had the proportions better, although equally as tacky. It was weird, along with those, you had an equal chance of seeing a Ferrari or a Countach...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1653408542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656388, "authorName": "CoopCity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Frank Costanza would buy this on a whim.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653408598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656472, "authorName": "57paul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57paul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carzz: Florida has so much to answer for", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1653409397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656673, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Text indicating the conversion was carried out by Fisher Body has been removed. Thanks to @Wojodojo for the tag!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1653410775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656908, "authorName": "Robert.C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fact that someone of means could cross-shop this in 1979 with something like, oh, a Porsche 930 (or Jag XJ6 or Mercedes 450SL, etc., etc.) , and choose the *former* simply does not compute.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653412024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656966, "authorName": "Swirvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swirvine/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by Swirvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653412183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8657108, "authorName": "shoptb1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shoptb1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First there was the 1973 Cadillac Eldorado \"Pimpmobile\" and everyone thought that the shark had been effectively jumped for good. \n\nGrandeur Motor Car Corporation: \"Hold my beer\"", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653412867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8657353, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is branded as a Fisher body mod for Cadillac. (Fisher Body was owned by GMC in 1979). Picture is attached. Grandeur in Florida has specific logo locations which are not present. (We originally thought it was a Grandeur as well, but it doesn't appear to be). Hope this helps! This is 1970s on tires.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653413280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8657551, "authorName": "TigerM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the front end starts to sag\u2026.just give it some Viagra.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1653413718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8657629, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Once owned by infamous pimp \u201cMr.Whitefolks\u201d?https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4k8pg4MhY2c\n\nI have no evidence but we could create some.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653414057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8658215, "authorName": "corey0628", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corey0628/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has to be the car Dave Chappelle drove to the Player Haters Ball, right?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653415436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8658319, "authorName": "cmlf1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmlf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 words: Big Pimpin'", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653415735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8658501, "authorName": "Miatadon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatadon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It really needs curb feelers.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1653416174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8658590, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would make Leroy Brown jealous, and he had a custom Continental and an Eldorado too.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1653416373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8658612, "authorName": "tesoffice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tesoffice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m lovin this ride.\r\nJohn Shaft", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653416440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8658659, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fan shroud envy.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1653416561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659227, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Yo honey, I'm from Milwaukee too, get on in here!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653418071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659259, "authorName": "Droog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/droog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm here for the comments", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1653418196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659337, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I get a rumble seat for this coupe?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653418473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659453, "authorName": "Lotzacars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotzacars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that\u2019s a crumple zone.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1653418934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659624, "authorName": "klavrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klavrack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to admit my first impression of this wasn't that different from my 1st impression of a Panamera, except that actually turned out to be a pretty good car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653419503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659682, "authorName": "Kilmarnock1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kilmarnock1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interested parties will have arm wrestle Huggy Bear for this beauty.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653419774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8660016, "authorName": "mpatty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpatty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look at the pictures for the Seville that sold on April 3, @Seller. Pic 135 shows the sill plate. It seems they were all \u201ccustom built\u201d by Fisher Body. Fisher Body was a division of General Motors Corp. then, but not of \u201cGMC,\u201d which was a separate division.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653421767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8660156, "authorName": "funhogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funhogs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clown Shoe Cadillac style.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653421867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8660256, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will defer to your expertise and detail regarding the history. My experience is limited with the car. I am tasked with selling it as part of my Uncle's estate. It drives great and makes you smile!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1653422223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8660563, "authorName": "CadillacFlashback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cadillacflashback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TRockley and anyone else\u2026this custom body was absolutely NOT built by Fisher Body. That door sill appeared on every Seville body and is nothing more than a holdover from the original production car. There is absolutely zero ambiguity on this fact and no interested party should give any credence to the idea this may be a Fisher custom.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653423541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8660605, "authorName": "technoviolet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/technoviolet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think you need to check your facts. No way on this earth this was built by GM. These were some sort of odd fad from a rough time, built by various chop shops that each put their own signature on them. This one has the faux spares; nice touch.\n\nCan\u2019t believe BaT actually listed it as a GM build\u2026", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1653423804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8660807, "authorName": "mpatty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpatty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@technoviolet, it should be quite easy to believe. @BaT could invest in more training for those who write the postings, but it might not be a sensible investment, since commenters do the work for free.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1653424545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8660944, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought the impellers are supposed to be up front. ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653425105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661114, "authorName": "st8omind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/st8omind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know what these cost new?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653425770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661162, "authorName": "Fatalvenom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fatalvenom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen it all now.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653425947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661316, "authorName": "Beaglebreath", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beaglebreath/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just finished reading up on the Yamaha TX750, and now two listings later, this. Unusual vehicles are my main attraction to this website. I believe I'd heard about these, but it's always interesting to see something like this here with the accompanying pics. Very interesting, and unusual, car. Best of luck.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1653426543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661344, "authorName": "arkijak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arkijak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paging @CaptainMyCaptain.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653426694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661452, "authorName": "Otto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/otto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG - World's longest radiator hoses and largest fan shroud. What could possibly go wrong?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653427209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661486, "authorName": "MikeNAmber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikenamber/", "bidAmount": 1269, "content": "$1,269 bid placed by MikeNAmber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653427390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8661676, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could this be a Dunham Coach creation?\nhttp://dunhamcoach.com/home.htm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653428289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661740, "authorName": "john2551", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john2551/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I lived through this fad and i was a Cadillac 'Connoisseur' during the late 70' and 80's and can say with 100% certainty it is a Grandeur Motor Car Corporation of Florida conversion, as mentioned early there were a handful of Seville conversions but only Grandeur had the fake spare tires on the fenders to give the car the 1930's 'Great Gatsby' look. As far as price, in the 70's the Seville was around $12,000 and this conversion would double the price which would make it a rare sight to see on the road. The last one i saw was about 10 years ago, one night in NYC but the car needed a paint job because it was a very faded maroon color.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1653428572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661758, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tell me you started out to build a V-16 Seville and then ran out of money without telling me you started out to build a V-16 Seville and then ran out of money.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1653428649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8661760, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Grandeur Motor Car it is. I agree. Dunham had a similar flair.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653428656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662111, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My friend (a huge car guy) always thought it was a Grandeur as well. I have been told that Grandeur put their logo on the door jams or inside the hood. I didn't see that on this car and don't want to represent anything beyond what is there. It is great to see your collective knowledge on this more unique car. I am happy to answer questions on what I can see on the car or send additional pictures or videos. I hope it finds the perfect collector.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653432167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662158, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They really should have just thrown another engine in there.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653432926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662375, "authorName": "89lincolntc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/89lincolntc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awful...just awful.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653435621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662494, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I had this I would be half way down the block before I left home.\r\nOnly in the good old USA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653437052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662533, "authorName": "3Dogs2Eyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3dogs2eyes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I had bought my first boat , the owner of the marina I where I kept it had a black one of these. It was the first time I saw one. He definitely fit stereotype of who you would picture driving one...he was a tall guy, jet black slicked back hair, button down shirt, always with the top 3 or 4 buttons open, so you could see his chest hair and gold chains....and this was in 96, not the 70's or 80's. \r\nI just saw a white one for sale in Palm Springs a few weeks ago, and I actually took a picture of it and sent it to my friend in memory of the marina days !", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1653437644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662661, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Word up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653438955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662789, "authorName": "greye61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greye61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cHe is a loathsome, offensive brute. Yet I can\u2019t look away.\u201d", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653440435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662812, "authorName": "professorgearhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/professorgearhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not my cup of tea, for sure, but I\u2019m delighted that it exists and that there are people who would think this is the most desirable car ever built. Now I\u2019m delighted that it has been brought to my attention on BaT. Made my day. Never knew they existed.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1653440663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8662848, "authorName": "Baur2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baur2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Previously owned by Tony Soprano\u2019s barber?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653440939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663002, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pimping", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653443007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663053, "authorName": "Crn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone think my 18 YO daughter would be embarrassed if I showed up at her graduation with a huge red ribbon tied on this gem?", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1653443727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663098, "authorName": "Wildboar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildboar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think Kramer got arrested in this car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653444452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663117, "authorName": "TommyPatron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommypatron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you think these are weird, look up the Seville Milan convertible conversions with the cement to the rear of the front seats. You can bruise a knuckle knocking on the sheet metal in that area.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653444835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663261, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe I have well rounded taste, but this was the answer to nobody\u2019s question.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653446626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663305, "authorName": "HemiHead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hemihead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really, really want to zebra-stripe this and make it my daily driver\u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653447482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663490, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to have the high bid on this just to see the face my wife makes!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653452093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663594, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 1979, "content": "$1,979 bid placed by RidleysRides", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653456118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8663669, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wakebaber ... I think you meant to say the face that your \"soon to be ex-wife makes\" when you're the high bidder.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653462135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663673, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "True story. One of the only cars I ever actually bid on at a Mecum auction was one just like this (although cream yellow inside and out). My buddy literally literally grabbed me and dragged me away so I couldn't buy it. If you don't believe me, I think I still have the TV episode on my DVR where you can see him pulling me away at the edge of the screen.\n\nIn all seriousness, my desire for a particular model has little to do with whether it's numbers match, or how fast it goes, or whether one just like it won a famous race. I'm attracted to cars that make people smile when they see them. And this car fits the bill. Although some of those smiles may actually be people laughing, but I prefer to think positive. \n\nCongrats to @TRockley for selling, and to BaT for listing.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1653462505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663763, "authorName": "IFGD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifgd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In picture 70, strange that the odometer is where the trip odometer usually is and where the odometer usually is you can see blacked out barrels. I've never seen an odometer in one of these that had a 10ths digit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653476561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8663907, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Seville Milan convertibles are kind of cool when well done and in the right color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653480959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664017, "authorName": "gregorylv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregorylv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Switches for all 4 windows are still in the driver's door!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1653482584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664083, "authorName": "headude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/headude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somehow I feel almost ready to buy this and ship it to my buddy without telling him. Would love to see the expression on his face...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1653483514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664207, "authorName": "oldcars4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcars4me/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by oldcars4me", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653484988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8664413, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm glad I'm not a big fan of opera.\r\nI'd hate to have to drive one of these.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653486984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664478, "authorName": "JERRYMNJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerrymnj/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by JERRYMNJ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653487736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8664495, "authorName": "Electraglider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electraglider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curtis Mayfield music is now playing in my head\u2026on skip. When I try to flush it Barry Manilow takes its place. \r\nI fully expect to see an Elvis Impersonator purchase this\u2026", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653487868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8664896, "authorName": "tsp159", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsp159/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crn - It's a great first car. Smog era motor for limited speed - check. Small cabin for minimal distractions while driving - check. Big crumple zone - check. Ability to be the center of attention in any highschool parking lot - check.\r\n\r\nIt's great, in a horrible way.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1653491991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665038, "authorName": "CadillacFlashback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cadillacflashback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was a convertible conversion of the Seville called the San Remo that was actually very attractive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653493329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665091, "authorName": "acett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The question is, how much is someone willing to pay for something this pimp. \r\nI want it just because it is so odd. I've owned a lot of cars just to experience them. I'm not married, I don't know how much I could even justify even to myself to pay for this ownership experience.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653493835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665137, "authorName": "mwendell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwendell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm really surprised that they moved the engine back. I would have thought they'd just shorten the greenhouse, rearrange the cabin, move the firewall (or create a second one) and call it a day. I can't imagine they moved the engine for handling reasons on a barge like this. But if not for that... why?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653494379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8665974, "authorName": "Dusty501", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dusty501/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now, if they made an El Camino version of the Seville, I'd be all over it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653499515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8667511, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I vaguely remember these. \r\n\r\nClearly they were trying to recapture the golden era of coach built American cars. Given what they had to work with I think they did very well.\r\n\r\nI like it!\r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653505319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8667826, "authorName": "CadillacFlashback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cadillacflashback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something very interesting\u2026the link below to a previously sold Grandeur shows the \u201cstock\u201d hood opening directly above the engine with a filler panel forward of the hood. This car has the hood all the way forward (not full engine access-how do you check the brake fluid??) with a filler panel behind the hood. Interesting variation? The pics in the link also give a better picture of how the frame was modified for the extension.\n\nhttps://www.schmitt.com/inventory/1978-cadillac-seville-grandeur-opera-coupe/\n\n@mwendell I suspect the engine was kept cose to the original firewall so as to not hang all the weight out in front of the frame extensions.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653506343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8668949, "authorName": "Wagen59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagen59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only thing missing are a couple\r\nof crystal chandeliers on the front hood corners.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1653510893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8668970, "authorName": "Wagen59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagen59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(And gold wire wheels)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653511010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8669393, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone may know better than me, but I believe the main purpose of the exposed spare tires was to cover up the weld joint they used to extend the hood.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1653513160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8669459, "authorName": "TrailBrake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailbrake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a Cadillac Seville? Or is it just happy to see me?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653513477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8670411, "authorName": "ProfNoriega", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profnoriega/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I just nuts, or does anyone else remember this model having been called the \"Cadillac El Bolero\" ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653518556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8670969, "authorName": "Builds8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/builds8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I personally have never seen one, and I am thankful I haven\u2019t. This is a tragedy .", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653525872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8671031, "authorName": "BuddyTheDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddythedog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CoopCity - So would George Costanza.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653526628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8671057, "authorName": "CoopCity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@buddythedog George would find out Marisa Tomei loves these and crash it on the way to pick her up because some bra-less wonder distracted him.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653526938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8671068, "authorName": "DeTomasofradiavolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detomasofradiavolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How bizarre, how bizarre.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653527076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8671525, "authorName": "professorgearhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/professorgearhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Considering the considerable amount of work that must have gone into making these, they must have been pricey\u2014certainly compared to a regular Caddy. Anyone know how many were made?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653534494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8671701, "authorName": "SpecialtyMCNH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialtymcnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As cool and unique as these are, I never understood the logic. Let\u2019s add more front end and take away useful interior space? Crazy to me!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653539887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8671790, "authorName": "Dusty501", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dusty501/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing these on occasion, growing up is SoCal in the 70's. In an area where RR and 6.9's were not uncommon, I suppose it was just another way to stand out at the parking valet. While it may induce nausea for some, it is certainly a unique piece of automotive history.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653543543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8671870, "authorName": "Dduanee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dduanee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Props to @Electraglider for the CM reference. \r\nThat's what I said!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653549852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8672006, "authorName": "JagsRcool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagsrcool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow .. Cool .. a Cadillac E-type.\r\n2 seater, long nose, flowing harmonious lines, quality manufacturer. What's not to like ?\r\nPlus it's got a turbine power plant .. oh wait, that's just a fan shroud.. \r\nNext life maybe ...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653564093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8672017, "authorName": "JagsRcool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagsrcool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".. wire wheels, leather interior ..\r\nFor the man who's had everything, and now just wants to express his personal style.\r\nIt really takes an owner of confidence and character. So see a guy with those attributes drive one of these, and all of a sudden you get it ...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653564444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8672805, "authorName": "g_force-happy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g_force-happy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the party doesn't start until you finish turning the corner", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653575203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8673107, "authorName": "PanozRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panozroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahh Cadillac - truly the world standard in 1979 for design, beauty, quality, engineering and craftsmanship. I think photo 96 best captures all of that.\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, this would make an excellent Lemons Race car...I think you could get an exemption for the $500 limit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653578121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8677846, "authorName": "CadillacFlashback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cadillacflashback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@panozroadster You understand this is an aftermarket-modified car, right? Blaming Cadillac for what the became isnt quite fair\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653602399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8678500, "authorName": "koolpenguin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/koolpenguin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653610018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8678827, "authorName": "DonPanMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh yeah, LeMons fer sure! I can see this alongside the TPM Silver Shadow...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653614266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8680022, "authorName": "pylon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pylon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the ridiculousness if this thing! what an artifact. Of course the hood isn\u2019t elongated, that makes perfect sense\u2026\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a safe bet no opera coupes ever attended an opera, right?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653655856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8681412, "authorName": "thunderchicken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderchicken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is how you make an entrance at a Juneteenf BBQ.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1653669506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8681625, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am sure your would get a prominent spot at any valet! (even the Opera). In fairness, both the Cadillac build and the skill of the modification are impressive. I understand why people looked at Cadillac's as a status symbol.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653671045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8682292, "authorName": "tesoffice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tesoffice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acett Pretty much a guarantee you will stay single if you do buy this!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653674100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8682395, "authorName": "acett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tesoffice I agree. I guess things that could further insure my single status is a leisure suit and dying my grey hair black with a mullet. Add this car and the look would be complete. \r\nCan you still buy leisure suits other than the thrift store?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653674520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8682559, "authorName": "acett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recently sold one of many Bugeye Sprites I have owned . I loved them because along with being fun to drive, they made people smile. \n\nThis will either make people smile or laugh behind your back. There is no way I could make my current girlfriend dress up like a bimbo. It would be awesome if your trophy wife/girlfriend could complete the look. \n\nThat would be priceless.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653675255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8682866, "authorName": "tesoffice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tesoffice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@acett I have a couple in the back of the closet. Pink or sky blue?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653676103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8683570, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653678999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8683714, "authorName": "PanozRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panozroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cadillacflashback - lighten' up Francis! I didn't mean to get into the technical specs and provenance of this panty-dropping machine...It was meant to be a joke. C'mon man! /pat on the back", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653679559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8683989, "authorName": "tesoffice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tesoffice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Toss in a couple of cases of Coors and let\u2019s get this beauty over $4k today!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653680477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8684023, "authorName": "tesoffice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tesoffice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to work within walking distance of the Sharon Heights Shell station where the oil change was performed in 1991. Think I will buy it, take it back as it\u2019s still there, and ask them if they have a lifetime guarantee.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653680628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8684273, "authorName": "needaride64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needaride64/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by needaride64", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653681647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8684292, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember those from when they were new. That is to say, thanks for dredging up the memory of a design that, shall we say, lacks grace. I'll be in my bunk looking at the works of Jean Bugatti if you need me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653681762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8684369, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Mom had a Nova Concours, which is pretty much the same car, without all the Cadillac bits. I thought it was actually nice and thought the Seville spin off of it was pretty good improvement. \r\n\r\nBut this thing is the thing that lacks grace.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653682070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8684854, "authorName": "yurcarguyken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yurcarguyken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THIS is the car that Morris Day should have featured in his \"Jungle Love\" video. He is the only guy that I can imagine owning this. \r\n\r\nIf a car could be a jester, this would be it. \r\n\r\nWhat an abomination.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653683993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8694824, "authorName": "classiccarman57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarman57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This my friends\u2026. Is a sure fire multiple grand prize winner at the Concours De Lemons. It\u2019s there for the taking.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653807492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8695552, "authorName": "okcrewed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/okcrewed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There\u2019s a fine line between Gawd Awful and Butt Ugly.......", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1653834624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8698356, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the song go \u201cPimping down a one way street whistling at every girl I\u2019d like to meet\u201d, I just don\u2019t know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653854624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8700333, "authorName": "Dave0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If Live and Let Die had been filmed in the late 70s this would have been A prop parked in front of Fillet of Soul. What a waste of an otherwise fine Caddy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653872056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8700832, "authorName": "CluelessCollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cluelesscollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolute superb frame welds", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653884721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8701191, "authorName": "daveg1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveg1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m impressed that this car is at $4k already. I love stuff like this. One man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653912849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8702491, "authorName": "artimana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artimana/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pimpin ain't easy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653929469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8704538, "authorName": "stubeeef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stubeeef/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thinking $4001 but need another beer, might have missed it, does it run-does the AC work? asking for a friend.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653938964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8704989, "authorName": "Rod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the market even stock Sevilles were targeted to, those interior door handles were known as casket handles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653941645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8705099, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It actually runs amazingly well. AC does work. Even has climate control!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653942137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8706904, "authorName": "Fantom1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantom1/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Fantom1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653959215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8706905, "authorName": "CadillacFlashback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cadillacflashback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TRockley Just out of pure curiosity\u2026are the former rear window switches on the driver\u2019s door wired to anything or are they just dummies now?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653959230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8706933, "authorName": "Fantom1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantom1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tremendous value here. For about the cost 50 F150 fillups I plan to be the epicenter at my next cars and coffee \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653959650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8706940, "authorName": "Fantom1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantom1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cost of....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653959705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8706974, "authorName": "rommey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rommey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know where that baby going to end up", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653960415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707001, "authorName": "Brightondenison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brightondenison/", "bidAmount": 4664, "content": "$4,664 bid placed by Brightondenison", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653960968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8707085, "authorName": "Saleen07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saleen07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After winning the bid, you drive it to your next AA meeting and spend the whole night trying to convince them you're still sober.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653962915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707180, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi CadilacFlashback... They are just dummy switches now. I noticed that too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653964921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707185, "authorName": "zmess", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zmess/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You know it\u2019s hard out there for a pimp\u2026\r\n\r\n(At at this price, I might actually be pimpin\u2019 tomorrow!) \ud83e\udd18", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653964975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707263, "authorName": "johnny_turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking into the engine bay I had more or less the same expression as looking at the exterior proportions. Confusion.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653967079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707305, "authorName": "PiRround", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pirround/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dusty501 Maybe you can win is thing and splice on an el Camino bed to it. Now that would balance out the proportions and add some practicality out back.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653968402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707328, "authorName": "1saville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1saville/", "bidAmount": 5155, "content": "$5,155 bid placed by 1saville", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653969172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8707368, "authorName": "317", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/317/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artimana \u201cnow pimpin ain\u2019t easy but it\u2019s necessary\u2026\u201d\r\n\r\n-ice cube", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653970440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707371, "authorName": "39Ford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39ford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who built this conversion? From memory I believe it was either Grandeur Motor Cars or American Custom Coach (aka American Custom Roach). We think America is in decline today. Rewind back to the late Seventies.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653970551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707420, "authorName": "BigAirAdair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigairadair/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by BigAirAdair", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653973797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8707479, "authorName": "MRF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put aside the 70's and 80's pimp references. You would occasionally see Seville conversions like this on the overwrought, gauche dramas like Dynasty, Dallas, Falcon Crest and Flamingo Road. Programs that helped to feed the American myth that the audiences watching them could someday attain a similar standard of living. \r\nThe producers probably thought \"Oh look its just like an American Mercedes-Benz SL since its a luxury two-seater\". GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653978879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707557, "authorName": "Chrisonlbi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisonlbi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have built many, many Lego cars\u2026 ALL have better fit and finish then this. Oddly, there proportions are better too?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653992358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707569, "authorName": "Chrisonlbi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisonlbi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@headude, love it\u2026 I had a port-a-John delivered to a friends house for a Holiday weekend. ( Memorial Day) people were taking dumps in his yard coming off the beach!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653993402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707639, "authorName": "IrishWhiskey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishwhiskey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was there not a Seville that came with a 500 Cubic Inch 4 barrel motor jammed in that small engine bay? My buddy's dad had it, Chocolate on Tan, and they also a sporty 72 Yellow Ford Capri that was a blast drive. The kid got a 74 VW Rabbit, that was up on 3 wheels by end of the day...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653996599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707718, "authorName": "CadillacFlashback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cadillacflashback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IrishWhiskey Not from the factory", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653999774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707739, "authorName": "IrishWhiskey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishwhiskey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cadillacflashback you are correct, it was a Old's 350 V8...\n\nFrom Wiki regarding the above model for sale-\n\nIn the late 1970s, a coachbuilder in Pompano Beach, Florida, called Grandeur Motor Car Company, offered converted Sevilles with neoclassical 1930s styling cues. These sedans were converted into 2-door coupes and had neoclassical styling features such as an elongated hood, fake spare tire covers on both sides, a small portal window in the rear right section of the vinyl-covered roof, and an upright Rolls-Royce-esque grille. \n\nAn estimated 600 Seville Opera Coupes were produced", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654000194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707887, "authorName": "JDarby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdarby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Takes a certain kinda dude to drive this around town!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654002298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707986, "authorName": "brian6277", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian6277/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Liberace wants his Cadillac .......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654003756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8707995, "authorName": "TenPoundBurrito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tenpoundburrito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's certainly . . . interesting. I see what they were trying to do. It's like they were trying to make it look like something you'd see a movie star drive to in the 1930s but with a 1970s body. I think it's the round fake spare tires (I see wire wheels, so what is actually in those?) that don't mesh with all the straight lines and sharp angles of the car.\r\n\r\nAm I the only one who thinks it could've been pulled off if they moved the rear wheels further back for less overhang, removed the fake wheels, and made it a convertible?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654003974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708004, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller is going to be \u201csinging the blues\u201d operatic style when he sells this. The buyer will be centre stage while us BaTers are the audience.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654004056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708046, "authorName": "Justlookn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justlookn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always enjoyed the understated, subtle stying of these.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654004743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708123, "authorName": "UGW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ugw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love so much for someone to buy this, leave it cosmetically untouched, and swap an LSA motor. Looking at that engine bay, it would probably even qualify as mid-engined! Can you imagine this doing big, sideways, smokey burnouts?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654005734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708205, "authorName": "LegoDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legodad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With that engine bay why stop at one LS motor?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654006608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708230, "authorName": "capngrog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capngrog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm puzzled by the engine placement in this car. This is apparently RWD, so why is the engine located so far back as to be beneath the windshield. How does one service the engine?\r\n\r\nCan the \"spare tire\" mounts be easily removed (unbolted)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654006882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708320, "authorName": "cammerjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammerjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like how the rear seat is removed, but the rear passenger's reading lights are still installed on the B or C? Pillar/\r\n\r\nGLWTA, I always like odd cars. Also after googling some pictures of these, it looks like some of the cars had the original hood shifted back along with the engine, unlike this example. Odd, I wonder if it was a model year difference, or price difference?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654007965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708330, "authorName": "DerrickB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derrickb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Apparently, the Opera conversion did not involve removing from the driver's door the power window switches for the two removed rear windows.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654008023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708426, "authorName": "JohnKach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnkach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654009176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708450, "authorName": "2014LTDLTZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2014ltdltz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. I thought I forgot about these.....and then I saw this BaT listing.....and then I remembered...umm, thanks?\r\n\r\nI like a good number of cars from the 70s, and while this isn't one of them, I can appreciate that everyone has different tastes and this car meets a very specific taste. A flamboyant, sequin and fur-wearing piano player taste, but a unique taste nonetheless.\r\n\r\nEnvisioning the original Seville from which this was manufactured saying something like \"...please don't pick me...please don't pick me...damn!\"\r\n\r\nI am unsure whether to suggest 'restoration' or keep it humble and maintain the 'patina'....? If re-painting is on the table....metal flake. LOTS of metal flake.\r\n\r\nThe original engine has to go, or, at least get some updating. In keeping with the car's subtle design cues and keeping it period-correct Hot-Wheels, a belt-driven supercharger snorkel through the hood should do nicely for performance. Maybe some nitrous as well. Oh, and definitely put some fuel injection in.\r\n\r\nIn terms of interior: alcantara everywhere. Headliner, seats, door panels (notice I defied the trend of calling them 'door cards'), dashboard, floor (no carpet). Just alcantara EVERYTHING.\r\n\r\nSuspension mods: Konis? Bilsteins? Not sure.... Need to stiffen the cornering.\r\n\r\nOk, hyperbole aside, anyone recall what these cost newly-completed back in the day? The Seville wasn't cheap to start and then the conversion (no doubt) added a lot.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654009473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708498, "authorName": "mfeighner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfeighner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller - are the dalmatians included, or is that a separate auction?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654010080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708539, "authorName": "ferrous8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferrous8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell Mike you better get your bidding finger limbered up , you don't want to miss this one . You won't even have to ship it !!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654010650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708767, "authorName": "jmcnpapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmcnpapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That cat 'Shaft' is one 'BAD mutha'...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654012833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708773, "authorName": "dag4566", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dag4566/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best fan shroud ever.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654012905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708783, "authorName": "sjsalta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsalta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Dad had one........perfect 70's pimp mobile.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654013009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708806, "authorName": "Saleen07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saleen07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't help but wonder who the original owner was. I'm picturing Little Richard, Marvin Hagler or Sonny Bono. Anyway, all jokes aside, this is a unique ride that had a lot of work and $$$ put into it and I hope there are at least 2 people that battle it out to win this rare vehicle at a respectable price. I actually love that BaT adds unique vehicles like this to spice things up and show things that many have never seen. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654013256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8708901, "authorName": "DonPanMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An auction featuring a Seville Opera Coupe and a Bugatti. Only on BaT! You get the entire automotive spectrum (with the occasional Go-Devil and motorcycle crate thrown in). Good luck to seller and buyer!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654014198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709071, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No Dalmatians, sorry.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654015842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709096, "authorName": "Vetatur_fumare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetatur_fumare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2014LTDLTZ - \"Envisioning the original Seville from which this was manufactured saying something like \u201c\u2026please don\u2019t pick me\u2026please don\u2019t pick me\u2026damn!\u201d\"\r\n\r\nThat is hilarious. But still... I shouldn't like this in the least (I'm more of a Bauhaus, functionality and efficiency kinda guy) but I can't help but love it. Also, it is a rare specimen which will be easy to keep alive for many many years thanks to the ample parts availability.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654016036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709143, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As over the top as it is, it is a perfect reminder of how fun 1979 was. It is a total conversation starter. Even when we took it to the car wash prior to having pictures, we had four people asking about it. I am just sorry I didn't get the opportunity to have it valet parked. Whoever gets it will be smiling.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654016416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709156, "authorName": "Gators6915", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gators6915/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun fact, (for what it\u2019s worth): I had a friend that owned one of these in the late 90s. He had documentation showing it was originally owned by Janet Jackson.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654016484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709203, "authorName": "317", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/317/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And for the next trick\u2026. \r\nMove the pillar back and convert this to a Ferrari FF-style wagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654016774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709275, "authorName": "Tnholdingcorp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnholdingcorp/", "bidAmount": 5850, "content": "$5,850 bid placed by Tnholdingcorp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654017118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709475, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ferrous8, if it doesn't hop & jump, I don't need it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654017979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709659, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the seller @TRockley ~ You've been a good sport throughout this auction with a lot of \"interesting\" comments from the viewers.\r\n\r\nAfter seeing countless Porsche & Ferrari auctions on BaT it's nice to see something different to mix it up a bit.\r\n\r\nGood luck to you & to the bidders", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654018871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709744, "authorName": "DonPanMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree, trademark, seller has a sense of humor. And we all enjoy this- something quite different from the countless Porsches, BMWs, etc. All great cars, but this one is \"special\"!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654019216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709772, "authorName": "Ric10X", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ric10x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember cursing down palms springs in one of these heading to Pompei Nightclub back in the 80's great fun.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing back the memmories", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654019363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709773, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It has been an interesting and educational process. I am not emotionally attached to it, so it has all been in good fun. We have been telling the neighbors that we won it in a poker game. I hope the winner enjoys the car. It is special and unique. Bid high and often! We only have 7 minutes left!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654019366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709811, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"We have been telling the neighbors that we won it in a poker game.\"\r\n\r\nI'd be inclined to say I lost a bet ;)\r\n\r\nAll in fun", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654019509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709826, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Trading if for a microphone\", was the other one we used.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654019603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709844, "authorName": "ConteCucina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/contecucina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TRockley So stepping up your 70's game and heading into the 80's.... Yeah, this has that periods idea of flash written all over it. GLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654019656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709856, "authorName": "johoinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johoinc/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by johoinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654019704, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709863, "authorName": "Tnholdingcorp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnholdingcorp/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Tnholdingcorp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654019742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709865, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever wins I hope they do a success story on BaT down the road", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654019743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709873, "authorName": "johoinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johoinc/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by johoinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654019785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709882, "authorName": "Tnholdingcorp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnholdingcorp/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by Tnholdingcorp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654019810, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709886, "authorName": "johoinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johoinc/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by johoinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654019826, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709894, "authorName": "DonPanMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tempted to buy this & leave it on the neighbor's lawn when they go on vacation!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654019849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709896, "authorName": "MMM...Pie....", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmm...pie....-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could probably pimp this car out on Turo in Vegas and make a mint\u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654019863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709902, "authorName": "Pdubz3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdubz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hate how the time jumps back up to 2min after bidding\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654019880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709910, "authorName": "Tnholdingcorp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnholdingcorp/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by Tnholdingcorp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654019901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709921, "authorName": "johoinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johoinc/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by johoinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654019928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709925, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 2 minute clock bump does not allow for sniping", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1654019940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709935, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is winning this really winning?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1654019990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709937, "authorName": "pdelia75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdelia75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 2-minute reset is one thing that makes BaT great.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1654019996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709941, "authorName": "Pdubz3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdubz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guess I\u2019m just so used to E BAY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654020000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709940, "authorName": "Dog_leg_first", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dog_leg_first/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No idea who is going to win this but really want to buy them a beer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654020000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709943, "authorName": "Tnholdingcorp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnholdingcorp/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by Tnholdingcorp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654020008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709951, "authorName": "johoinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johoinc/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by johoinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654020029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709961, "authorName": "gtmccann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtmccann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Different measurements of time, shopping time, football time, drinking time and now BAT time! All proceed at different exponential increments.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654020074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709963, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Be great to buy this, then film a series of videos going to car dealers wanting to trade it in on a new car.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1654020087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709972, "authorName": "Tnholdingcorp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnholdingcorp/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Tnholdingcorp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654020113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709980, "authorName": "johoinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johoinc/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by johoinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654020144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8709984, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark Or leave it on a city street in Philly with a flash bomb inside.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1654020156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8709986, "authorName": "Saleen07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saleen07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice bump, Joho", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654020162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8710014, "authorName": "johoinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johoinc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/31/22 for $8,500 to johoinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654020265, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8710015, "authorName": "DonPanMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Condolences to the winner & congrats to the seller! Bravo!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1654020269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8710019, "authorName": "Saleen07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saleen07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WTG, Joho", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654020282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8710039, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way to go @johoinc ~ Be great to hear your plans.\r\n\r\nNice & fun first BaT auction @TRockley ~ Well done", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654020376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8710054, "authorName": "TRockley (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trockley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All in good fun. Thank you johoinc. You did well.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1654020453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8710062, "authorName": "johoinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johoinc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks guys. Excited to get the car. I actually have another one almost identical-- a '78 with some celebrity ownership history. Part of a pretty diverse collection.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1654020500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8710084, "authorName": "Saleen07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saleen07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Joho, care to share who the celebrity was?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654020592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8710106, "authorName": "gspaldin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gspaldin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I say embrace the ugly and turn it into a donk with 34\" wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654020701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8710100, "authorName": "Saleen07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saleen07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Joho, welcome to BaT .... great first auction win!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1654020706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8710122, "authorName": "gschonholtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gschonholtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "215 comments. Must have broken the record. Great fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654020815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8713419, "authorName": "daniel2852", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel2852/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is so cool!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654033698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8714012, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "majestic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654039063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8715235, "authorName": "Grannyfannytanny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grannyfannytanny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The perfect addition for an Excalibur collector. I like it for what it is. The white color is perfectly Florida!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654061639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8727870, "authorName": "McGroin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcgroin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Isn't this perhaps the most luxurious Mid-Engine vehicle ever?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654203091, "type": "comment"}]