[{"id": 8366525, "authorName": "firedude555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firedude555/", "bidAmount": 555, "content": "$555 bid placed by firedude555", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650142877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8367621, "authorName": "deramble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deramble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos for full disclosure. Runs good, but needs cosmetics. The parade boot should be free from capture from the top mechanism. The color change could have been done better.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650148803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8367643, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Halicki60 - Do you know if this Monza was built at the former Durant plant on E.14th Street in Oakland right on the San Leandro border?\r\n\r\nDurant opened that plant to build his namesake cars after he was broomed from GM. When Durant's new car venture failed GM acquired the plant. A condo complex is on the site now.\r\n\r\n... heh heh ... We won't let Ralph Nader know you are auctioning a Corvair! \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650148924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8367743, "authorName": "Halicki60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halicki60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some details about the car\u2019s history. As stated in the listing it was bought new by my late father (he took delivery on 6/19/62, see photo). As a newborn I was driven home from the hospital in this, so it is really a one-owner car. It has lived its entire 60 years in Redwood City, California and has been garaged for 95% of its existence. I\u2019m selling it because I\u2019m moving to the East Coast in a couple weeks \u2013 so the car will need to be picked up by the end of April. 56Packard \u2013 the \u201cW\u201d in the VIN indicates manufacture at the assembly plant at Willow Run, MI. Thanks and good luck.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650150361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8367752, "authorName": "NH-VW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nh-vw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Early sixties nice period of understated design. These are one of my favorites.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650150444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8367820, "authorName": "MSPORTNUT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msportnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Corvair is one of those cars that doesn't seem to age. This could've been an absolute legend, if not for controversy and book by Ralph Nader. Winner will take home a great looking ageless convertible with manual transmission as a bonus. I hope it will be driven and appreciated, rather than stored. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650151400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8367887, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Funtohave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650152276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8367890, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m in Emerald Hills, it would go far.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650152378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8368380, "authorName": "bnleonard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bnleonard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My parents traded a 1959 Caddy Coupe de Ville with a family friend for his 1962 Corvair Convertible with 4 on the floor. I bought it from my parents a year later for $250 and kept it until 1969 when I went into the military. I loved that car! Fast forward to 2014, I bought a 1963 Corvair, exactly like my first one, and still have it today It's a show car. I've received numerous awards and comments from spectators at car shows.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650159495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8368733, "authorName": "Cornbinder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbinder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine decodes as a manual transmission optional \"high performance\" 102 HP assembled on May 21st. I have a Powerglide-equipped but otherwise evil twin to this Monza drop-top.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650166829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8368818, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A company that supplies cars for movies and TV shows should buy this. This is just perfect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650168791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8368864, "authorName": "SAABDreams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabdreams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ralph Nader did own a Corvair at one time.The car is still around and in running condition.\r\nThere is a video of it on youtube.The video was produced by Hagerty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650170919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8368903, "authorName": "MSPORTNUT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msportnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SAABDreams this is interesting. I watched few interviews with Ralph Nader. In one of them he said that he doesn't own cars (not sure currently or at all). I also read he doesn't have driver's licence, but it was on Internet. so, it must be true! LOL. Seriously, nothing is wrong with Corvair. Things were wrong with GM at the time. This is my opinion, observing from faraway Australia. Would I buy it? Yes, Corvair, Pontiac Trans Am (1970s vintage) and Chevrolet SSR, all manuals, of course! Once thing are back to normal, I will try to work out how to bring them here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650173273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8368907, "authorName": "steviedeant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steviedeant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The corner of Bush and Vaness.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650173392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8370081, "authorName": "ThrillBaby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thrillbaby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7vZXPs3ExHY", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650209749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8370487, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Ralph Nader did own a Corvair at one time.\"\r\n\r\nThe late, great Mad magazine once had a funny feature called \"well-kept celebrity secrets.\" The two caricatures I remember were Euell Gibbons feasting on a Big Mac (he was a minor celebrity as a health food advocate who did TV commercials for Grape Nuts cereal), and Ralph Nader lovingly putting a coat of wax on his Corvair.\r\n\r\nIf Mr. Nader doesn't currently own a car, it's probably because he lives in the D.C. area and doesn't need one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650213776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8372749, "authorName": "setterz54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/setterz54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thats a beautiful corvair! I had a 62 Monza 4 door years ago. It was a powerglide. My mom drove to DC for many years to her job then I got it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650226289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8372975, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BaT:\r\nThat shift knob is, I believe, factory original. Certainly not a cue ball when it\u2019s that size and has the shift pattern etched in it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650227341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8379758, "authorName": "Gmcguire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmcguire/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Gmcguire", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650311819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8386110, "authorName": "Halicki60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halicki60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple of details. The gas gauge: My mechanic said the tank float has likely deteriorated, it's common in cars this old. (It can also be caused by a bad ground in the sender unit, but he thinks it's the float.) Clark's Corvairs sells replacement floats for $9.15 (part 846F) and also the entire gauge-sender unit for $52.50 (part 846), see page 69 of their catalog. Second, the broken plastic rear window on the convertible top: Clark's also sells replacements for these, for $202.95 (part C4518 for the beige one), see catalog page 292. Finally, bidders are welcome to stop by and look at the car this week \u2013 it\u2019s in Redwood City CA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650392569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8389191, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Funtohave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650403071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8392015, "authorName": "Halicki60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halicki60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As stated, the car retains the original tool roll that came with it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650434945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8405306, "authorName": "volvo1800", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvo1800/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by volvo1800", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650573536, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8405479, "authorName": "Flight19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flight19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some issues here, but it\u2019s a lifetime-California car with sole father-son ownership and it hasn\u2019t been modified much, what\u2019s there is almost all original. Love the original tube radio, carbs, Delco-Remy alternator, washer bottle, spare tire lock and brass key, California black plate, etc. It runs well and that clutch seems solid on that hill climb video. Parts for these \u2013 from outfits like Clark\u2019s and California Corvair Parts \u2013 are comparatively affordable. Someone\u2019s going to get a rear-engine, four-speed convertible that is a great restoration candidate for not a lot of money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650574340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8408124, "authorName": "lanceinsb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lanceinsb/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by lanceinsb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650593089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8415270, "authorName": "Halicki60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halicki60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The boot for the convertible top --", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650670466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8415453, "authorName": "Elisdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elisdad/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Elisdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650672907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8416517, "authorName": "Tuberider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuberider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a Corvair hardtop that my parents got from my Aunt. All white with red interior. In the East Coast winters I had to drive it to school with the windows down because the exhaust was the heat. My freshman year in college,1970, I did a video project on pollution, it was the star of the film. Loved the lines and driving that car. In the near future, a one owner convertible, manual, symbol of why all gas cars became electric, will be highly valuable.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650705231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8416666, "authorName": "jc_glasshouse_75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jc_glasshouse_75/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by jc_glasshouse_75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650715213, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8417219, "authorName": "Lucca1009", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucca1009/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Lucca1009", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650724248, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8417315, "authorName": "rayoneal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayoneal/", "bidAmount": 5162, "content": "$5,162 bid placed by rayoneal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650725480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8417936, "authorName": "Halicki60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halicki60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will be around all day today to answer any questions. Also, I would like to have the car picked up by the end of the month.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650733584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8418056, "authorName": "Flight19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flight19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Concur, Tuberider -- it's kind of amazing that General Motors, then at the absolute peak of their power, produced (in huge numbers) a design this daring and unique. Companies that run the world don't usually take these kind of chances. Corvairs are fascinating to look at and work on. As a kid I used to hear guys call these the \"Poor Man's Porsche.\" I always wondered if GM bought a few 356 Speedsters on the quiet in the 1950s, took them apart, and borrowed engineering from them. (As well as borrowing the \"Spyder\" name on the turbos.)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650734747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8418216, "authorName": "Gmcguire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmcguire/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Gmcguire", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650736299, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8420720, "authorName": "jturner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jturner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how old are the \"older tires\" and how fast were you going on 280?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650749313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8420773, "authorName": "goducks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goducks/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by goducks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650749587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8420789, "authorName": "Halicki60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halicki60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never bought tires for it so these go back to when my dad owned it, 2010 or earlier. Tread on them is good and they hold air fine. On the 280 I think we got it up to about 70-75. It felt solid, no shakes in the front end or anything like that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650749706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8420814, "authorName": "a033539", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a033539/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by a033539", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650749949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8420817, "authorName": "jturner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jturner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cool, glad to hear the tires werent from the last century! I live in the neighborhood and have often noticed your car. Good luck with your move, we'll all miss your holiday decorations!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650749959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8420858, "authorName": "Halicki60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halicki60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks jt, we've had fun doing them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650750220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8420883, "authorName": "rayoneal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayoneal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wish it were a little closer to the right coast I would be in. good luck", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650750355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421192, "authorName": "goducks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goducks/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by goducks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650751587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421202, "authorName": "heyitsderek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyitsderek/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by heyitsderek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650751624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421214, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 speed is the way to go on this little jem, a very nice example, good luck with the auction", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650751665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421216, "authorName": "goducks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goducks/", "bidAmount": 6150, "content": "$6,150 bid placed by goducks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650751676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421224, "authorName": "Arrowmapco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arrowmapco/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by Arrowmapco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650751710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421229, "authorName": "goducks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goducks/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by goducks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650751734, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421231, "authorName": "Arrowmapco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arrowmapco/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by Arrowmapco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650751770, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421248, "authorName": "drewbe001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewbe001/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by drewbe001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650751880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421253, "authorName": "Jcantelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcantelli/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Jcantelli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650751903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421264, "authorName": "drewbe001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewbe001/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by drewbe001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650751927, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421285, "authorName": "Jcantelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcantelli/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by Jcantelli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650752022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421289, "authorName": "drewbe001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewbe001/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by drewbe001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650752037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421292, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This auction is like a back to the roots of BaT's inception.\r\n\r\nGood luck seller & bidders\r\n\r\nAnd replace the tires ;)", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1650752042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421306, "authorName": "Jcantelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcantelli/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by Jcantelli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650752147, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421312, "authorName": "drewbe001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewbe001/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by drewbe001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650752187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421330, "authorName": "jturner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jturner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "as said in American Graffitti\r\n\"where were you in 62'", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650752292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421332, "authorName": "Jcantelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcantelli/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by Jcantelli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650752303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421335, "authorName": "drewbe001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewbe001/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by drewbe001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650752321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421338, "authorName": "1964SportFury", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1964sportfury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All it takes is two to tango!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650752336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421344, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tango & Cash", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650752369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421351, "authorName": "Jcantelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcantelli/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Jcantelli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650752412, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421356, "authorName": "drewbe001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewbe001/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by drewbe001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650752431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8421365, "authorName": "Jcantelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcantelli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Drew", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650752463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421379, "authorName": "drewbe001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewbe001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/23/22 for $8,500 to drewbe001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650752553, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8421381, "authorName": "jturner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jturner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats to buyer and seller!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650752578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421390, "authorName": "Halicki60 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halicki60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all of you for your interest in my car!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650752612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421396, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Civility & sportsmanship is off the charts here today.\n\nEnjoy @drewbe001 & nice bidding @Jcantelli\n\nWell done auction @Halicki60 ~ Nice to watch", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650752659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421403, "authorName": "skinnystudio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skinnystudio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well done @drewbe001 \u2026 looks like you finally got that convertible!! you\u2019re gonna love it!! i miss my \u201862 convertible corvair\u2026 \ud83d\ude0d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650752707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421408, "authorName": "drewbe001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewbe001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got it to add to our collection and this one is for the wife. Have lived in the Bay Area three times but now its gonna love back roads of Montana", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650752745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421444, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great story @drewbe001 ~ I suggest doing a BaT success story on this car down the road & it would be a hoot to see a car with Montana plates/registration that actually resides in Montana!\n\nStay safe (tires) and enjoy it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650753264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8421549, "authorName": "Gmcguire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmcguire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One that got away. Put the phone down at the wrong time! Congrats", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650755092, "type": "comment"}]