[{"id": 15049390, "authorName": "casciomotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by casciomotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721665061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049462, "authorName": "Detonator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detonator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely incredible roadster from one of the top builders in the country. Google Kugel Komponents for a look at the decades of design and fabrication experience that went into this build. GLWTA", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721665583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049495, "authorName": "whodat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whodat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may have missed it\u2026..what is the paint spec? Its GORGEOUS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721665762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049515, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'32 was obviously the \"COOL YEAR\" to mod a Ford. There are plenty out there. I will poke-along in my '27 'T' Tudor Sedan :-)>\r\nWhat catches my eye about this '32 Roadster is the subtlety of the look. I do like the gray...a sleeper to the non-informed, however, a wolf in disguise. She is NOT pretentious, however, DO NOT challenge her at a traffic light...lolol\r\nYES...this will blow the doors AND roof off my 'T'...lolol\r\nNice ride...BEST to new wolf :-)>", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721665895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049534, "authorName": "revron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the Porsche 356 B/C shifter, steering wheel and pedals.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721666027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049599, "authorName": "MichaelRyerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelryerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's all about the stance. Everything else is secondary, and there's plenty of everything else. What's not to like? Sexy beast. GLWTA!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1721666383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049614, "authorName": "revron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm . . . should also have noted the door-pulls, B Roadster style door upholstery with pockets, Speedster/GT style seats and the green on black instruments. Perhaps a 928, or Cayenne turbo S V8 would have been a better engine for this PorscheDeuce.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721666467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049639, "authorName": "GLT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glt/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by GLT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721666625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15049638, "authorName": "MarkNeely", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markneely/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely gorgeous!! I'm drooling all over my keyboard!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721666625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049720, "authorName": "45B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/45b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a Right Way, a wrong way and then there is \"My Way\" ...... Stunning to say the least!! GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721667175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049807, "authorName": "catpat8000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catpat8000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely not a criticism but an honest question: those running boards look like their underbody support is pretty flimsy, will stepping on them cause damage?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721667655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15049874, "authorName": "BigPlanDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigplandan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't remember seeing a finer hot rod on BaT. This is both gorgeous and built right.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1721667949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050242, "authorName": "leesdiamonds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leesdiamonds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn what a bad ass creation! Absolutely beautiful - judging by the build and suspension she must handle very well in a canyon or on the strip. Awesome!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721669152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050537, "authorName": "Ronster1947", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronster1947/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This beauty makes me want to roll up the sleeves on my white T-shirt and tuck in a pack of Lucky Strikes.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1721670052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050619, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@whodat It's a custom mix color, paint material is by PPG. Thanks!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721670268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050657, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@leesdiamonds - Took the words right out of my mouth. Probably picked on its' share of German iron on Ortega Hwy. Gorgeous. GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721670379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15050724, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@catpat800 Running boards are very strong. I'm 200 lbs and can stand on them with no issues. Evan the photographer was standing on them taking some of these photos as well! Thanks", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721670571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15051103, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone! I am Joe Kugel. The time has come to let someone else enjoy this 32! It's been a blast to build and then drive 5000 plus miles. If you want to see it in person, reach via \"contact seller\" Thank you!", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1721671732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15051142, "authorName": "viking00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viking00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Awesome build @bville219. GLWS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721671848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15051146, "authorName": "Copohunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copohunter/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Copohunter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721671855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15051613, "authorName": "arpy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arpy/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by arpy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721673388, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15052059, "authorName": "marshalbutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marshalbutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It don't get MUCH BETTER ! I would rather own this than a new Vette ..Hey ,that's just me...This \"32 has it all \"HOT ROD and HANDLING\" !", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721674626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15052225, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can talk about hi-boys & lo-boys, but this is the way it should be, all the metal attached, nothing missing. Just a wonderful example of a '32 hot-rod, done now days. I'll reserve my normal comments about bumpers, would add a little bling to the black-out look. Oh, real hot-rod people don't stand on or use running boards. \n Engineering Award at The Grand National Roadster Show in 2023, pretty well tells the story. Yes it is.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1721675164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15052299, "authorName": "ebru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebru/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by ebru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721675228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15053012, "authorName": "spd_rcr_05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd_rcr_05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And then here's me wanting to see it with the body work on but the fenders and running boards off", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721677134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15053309, "authorName": "Wildturkey46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildturkey46/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by Wildturkey46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721678100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15053422, "authorName": "1967Shelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967shelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So this is what you call a 427 Clevor\u2026Awesome.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721678498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15053776, "authorName": "kiwimagoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kiwimagoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Joe is a super nice guy and this is a super nice car. I love all the innovative features on this roadster. It is certainly not just 'another' Deuce. The Kugel family do great work. Out of my budget but someone is going to score a great car.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1721679730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15054085, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kiwimagoo Hey thank you! I appreciate it. Joe", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721680749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15055055, "authorName": "Talia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talia/", "bidAmount": 41806, "content": "$41,806 bid placed by Talia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721684773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15055864, "authorName": "loggdon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loggdon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is not your typical \"Belly Button\" glass Deuce roadster, and for all the \"Chevy in a Ford\" hatters, it's got you covered also. It's been touched by some of the best names in the Hot Rod World. This is a one of one piece that should do well at auction. Best of luck.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721692343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15055885, "authorName": "loggdon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loggdon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell, your comment about \"real hot rod people\" not standing on running bords is right on. My now adult kids learned that as young children.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721692586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15055945, "authorName": "catpat8000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catpat8000/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by catpat8000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721693341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15056021, "authorName": "DynoDon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dynodon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell\n @loggdon I guess you guys don't think Joe is a \"Real Hot Rodder\" then, because he said he and the photographer both have stood on them. I guess I'm not either as I'm not afraid to step on the ones on my AMBR Roadster Pick Up as well. Running boards with original type rubber and properly braced are Fine to step on, that's why they are there, and Henry though so too. Joe's a friend and I'll bet he'll agree with this. Doesn't mean you should step on someone else's, but that just like not touching the car in general, because it's not yours ;)", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1721694548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15056054, "authorName": "A562022937", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a562022937/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by A562022937", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721694666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15056397, "authorName": "Roaddog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roaddog/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by Roaddog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721698529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15056431, "authorName": "Roaddog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roaddog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 32 Roadster is built with ALL the right Stuff. I could go on for hours.I have a 32 3 window that was in the 2017 Grand National Roadster Show and can tell you that this car was judged in the same room as the Ridler and Runner Up! My motor is a Roush Weber fuel injected Small Block 427. You don\u2019t want a 427 Side Oiler up front . Too Heavy and can\u2019t get hood side panels on it! If this car don\u2019t bring 175-200K the world has Gone Goofy!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721698938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15056518, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I return to script...the fenders & running boards MAKE this '32 coupe CLASSY. Look at the profile and follow the fender line...subtle curves...niiiice...quiet & reserve in all its splendor. When one knows what one has...no need to YELL...!!!\r\nThe omission of gaudy chrome also MAKES it a subtle work of art...like a classic B&W movie...KUDOS\r\nI surmise many coupe mods apparently could not afford fenders.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721699872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15056522, "authorName": "Cruiserbret", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruiserbret/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On of my favorite builds of a 32 Ford!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721699918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15057209, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what an extraordinary and exquisite Ford Roadster. All sorts of amazing. Super cool - GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721723278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15057396, "authorName": "pigman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pigman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hot rodding in rare air. Good luck to those who can bid on this one.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1721734264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15057607, "authorName": "1967Shelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967shelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Porsche 356 interior was a great choice for this build. So much to look at and drool over. 9 more days to admire this amazing creation. \ud83c\udf7b", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721738469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15057668, "authorName": "HiFiGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hifiguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. The level of execution here is just...wow. I am speechless.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1721739144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15057708, "authorName": "panscraper_deluxe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panscraper_deluxe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolute perfection!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721739465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15058507, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMHO, THIS car should have taken home the AMBR trophy! GLWTA!!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721746613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15058673, "authorName": "Denniec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denniec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bville219 Joe, I have been enjoying your suspended brake and clutch pedal assembly since around 07 in my 34 Ford P/U hot rod. Excellent products. Thank you.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721747932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15059066, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Denniec Thank you!! Much appreciated", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721750854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15060981, "authorName": "MCHEZ1957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchez1957/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by MCHEZ1957", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721758686, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15064231, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My comment about Joe's running boards wasn't quality driven, it was pointed toward hot-rod ethics, certain things you don't do. By the amount of \"likes\" on that previous comment, some people get it, got it, & don't do it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1721769856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065378, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm absolutely mesmerized by this incredible rod. It certainly deserves the awards it has won, and demonstrates that engineering and ingenuity are alive and well in the hot rod world...Thankfully a new generation of rods is emergent.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721776520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065602, "authorName": "marvmt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marvmt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend had his black 32 3 window with smooth running boards at the Yellowstone rod run. A twenty something asked if she could take a picture of her little boy sitting in the car. She was given permission with the warning \" don't step on the running boards\"! She stepped on the running board. Her response \" I didn't know that was a running board \"!\ud83e\udd14", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721778471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065673, "authorName": "JTHotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jthotrods/", "bidAmount": 101000, "content": "$101,000 bid placed by JTHotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721779091, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15066184, "authorName": "JED34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jed34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike_Rockwell; I have '34 Plymouth coupe and two '33 Ford roadsters. All have \"rubber\" covered steel running boards and use the original running board support braces, which this car also appears to use. When properly assembled, the boards are braced very well because they are bolted to (depending on the car) the splash aprons (on the Plymouth), the frame (the '33's), the braces and the front and rear fenders. While at 230 lbs, I don't recommend \"standing on them\", I do step on them when I get in and out of the cars. \r\nHowever, if someone has painted, rather than \"rubber\" running boards, then the rules change. NEVER step or stand on painted running boards. \r\nThis car has rubber covered steel boards and, dependent upon the owner, you should be able to step on them without issue. Remember - real hot rods are driven.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1721784186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15068115, "authorName": "Duesy_lover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duesy_lover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live by the seller (don't know him) but have seen him drive by in this car even before he put a top on it. He drives it (a lot) and so I can imagine it's well sorted. I have had so many friends have very expensive cars built from the top builders (mainly on shows) and they were not sorted.. the car gets delivered.. driven around the block (rattles and this gauge does not work or that..) and then sits for a few years until it goes to auction. I love this for another reason, 2024 we live in \"interesting times\".. I drove Bentley's and Rolls as daily's for years..tough to do so today (crime/ lawless society)...This is not such a \"target\" for bad guys, it does not yell \"hey look at me I have a rolex on- come rob me. But for those of us to appreciate the fine leather and unique details- this 32.. is built the \"right way\".", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1721831387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15074257, "authorName": "wenwhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wenwhite/", "bidAmount": 102000, "content": "$102,000 bid placed by wenwhite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721854684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15075179, "authorName": "elheadflat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elheadflat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So great to see this special car on BaT. I have a 31 Vicky that would love to have this car by its side! The Porsche steering wheel is just so much more than my 3 spoke Grant.....but I know the theme is complete with the square weave etc. My conversation with Joe about the wheel was so much appreciated and I'd still like to have that piece. All the best with an outstanding build and the auction. BTW my painted running boards have ben stepped on and they are holding well. Yes, its a hot a hot rod 5.0, 5 speed manual and L88 rear end", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721858311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15075537, "authorName": "JTHotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jthotrods/", "bidAmount": 103000, "content": "$103,000 bid placed by JTHotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721861718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15076071, "authorName": "Pipeman62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipeman62/", "bidAmount": 104000, "content": "$104,000 bid placed by Pipeman62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721867034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15076098, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, I know there are a TON of pics already, but here's a few of my favorites without the top on. The canyon pics are from Robert McGaffin for Wheel Hub magazine, issue 24. Thanks for all the comments so far! I appreciate it.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1721867316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15076113, "authorName": "JTHotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jthotrods/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by JTHotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721867466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15076735, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "myohmyohmy...these recent images...PERFECTION\r\nBTW...is J Leno secretly bidding for this...???\r\n@HOPPY18 ...you gotta see this ride. It is not a pony, however, it is a Ford...a '32 Ford Stallion...I DROOGLE................", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721874018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15077141, "authorName": "Roaddog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roaddog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on Guys - This is one of the Best Builds EVER", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1721881276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15077848, "authorName": "LapsPG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lapspg/", "bidAmount": 108000, "content": "$108,000 bid placed by LapsPG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721911531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15085818, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LMGun: Thanks for the tag! This is one \"bad-tuchas\" machine! But (yes, a pun) the Montreal roads would eat it up.\r\n\r\n@Seller: Wow. I was never a fan of \"roadsters\" until now. Thank you for \"showing me the light\" - can I get a \"hallelujah\"! GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721952284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15087462, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is what it is all About...\r\nSmokem........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721996393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15090833, "authorName": "4x4Fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4x4fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I grew up in the 1990\u2019s when Tim Allen was building Hot Rods on Home Improvement. Seeing a build like this brings back a lot of memories.. I like the no chrome look. Usually only ever saw cars done with candy paint and outrageous chrome. Chromed frames and brake rotors? Yeah, Seriously. \r\n\r\nMy wife\u2019s Grandpa and I got to be friends because of cars. We were just talking about these old Hot Rods and how the men that built a lot of them are all gone. Glad to see someone carrying on the tradition.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722017586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15091811, "authorName": "66CycloneGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66cyclonegt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@4x4Fred, don't be dissing chrome, my favorite color! Ha.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722020618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15095124, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@66ClycloneGT ...to chime-in here. I was born 1951...do the math. My time was the late 50's, all 60's, and early 70's...married '73. Having set the baseline...here goes:\r\nMan (generic) has always \"DARED TO BE DIFFERENT\"...it is just in the chemistry...peruse my three earlier comments...MOST is opinion :-)>\r\nI occasionally use the capital quotes \"DTBD\". I was fortunate to have a meeting with Mr Raymond Loewy at his NYC design studio the Autumn of my first year in Design School. I have taken those words directly from his mouth. I cannot replicate his French accent...LOLOL :-)>\r\nI will not go into my life's story, however, I did my share of modifying, bastardizing, and racing cars...WHAT A RIDE...lolol. I opted to go into a design career rather than a grease-monkey career...BOTH VERY RESPECTABLE. I spent many hours as a kid, teen, young adult, dripping in oil, gas, grease, antifreeze...etc...what a fun time. Eat a sandwich or pizza sometime when your hands are covered in grease...yum :-)>\r\nThis '32 Roadster is the vision of an artistic craftsman who \"DTBD\"...keep chrome out of the equation...SUPERBLY DONE...KUDOS. Chrome is cool and eye-catching. I LOVE CHROME. Fenderless rides are fine. However, there are sooooo many chromed and fenderless Roadsters out there...eh...!!! \r\nThis '32 Roadster exudes subtle coolness and class. If I saw this at a traffic light, I would glance, then nod to challenge...then have my doors blown out. As I scripted...\"when one knows what one has...no need to YELL...!!!\"\r\nBEST to you and all who DROOGLE over chrome or non...OR BOTH...LOLOLOL :-)>\r\nBTW-1...\"Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder\"\r\nBTW-2...\"Acquisition of the dream, desire, want is in the bank account of the beholder\"", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1722032977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15095735, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LMGun..\r\nVery Eloquent\u2026\r\nYou say it All\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722038463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15095937, "authorName": "JTHotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jthotrods/", "bidAmount": 109000, "content": "$109,000 bid placed by JTHotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722040664, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15097015, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW-3...if I could own this I would. I am done with six figure loans...LOLOL\r\nBTW-4...I correct myself...this '32 Roadster is NOT a \"32 Ford Stallion\"...it is a '32 Trojan Horse. It may look ordinary, even blah to some, however, DO NOT LET THE LOOK FOOL YOU. If one does not know what is inside...sumptuous leather GORGEOUS, a thoroughbred power-plant GORGEOUS, and a trunk to sleep in GORGEOUS...all ready to make non-believers believe that exterior looks are not everything. Have we all not experienced this in our lives with a significant other...???\r\nUnder the subtle beauty skin is a GORGEOUS ride at its best :-)>", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722076391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15097814, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@67bullitt ...TY...just a \"peanut gallery\" person who sometimes \"DTBD\" to put my inner being out there :-)>", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722090583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15102413, "authorName": "Roaddog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roaddog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come On BAT Folks get to bidding so I dont have to buy this car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722112809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15102969, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LMGun: What does DTBD mean?\r\nPS. Great to have you as a fellow member of the board of the \u201cBaT Peanut Gallery Corporation\u201d!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722116238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15103090, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hoppy18\u2026Drink The Bar Dry\ud83e\udd2a", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722117806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15103157, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HOPPY18 ...I noted below in my 07/26...5:29pm comment...\r\n\"DARE TO BE DIFFERENT\"...one of the many inspiring words (quotes) of design wisdom I absorbed during my fortuitous chat with Mr Raymond Loewy (Industrial Designer) at his NYC office, Autumn 1969...my first year in design school.\r\n@67bullitt ...I like your thinking...LOLOL :-)>", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722118525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15103256, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@67Bullitt: Thanks! Next round together with you and @LMGun is on me! GWT = Good With Tab!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722119771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15103661, "authorName": "De3de8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/de3de8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to know the weight and front to rear distribution as a bonus.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722125060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15103913, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@De3de8 Total weight is 2973. That was with top and 1/2 tank of gas. Here is a picture of my scale with corner weights.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722128579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15104025, "authorName": "Dennis_Jimenez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennis_jimenez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ya did good Joe, all the details just like Henry originally provided but with suttle mods that give it stealth and demand respect. The good name of Kugel is yet another notch above the norm. GLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1722130369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15104797, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You see this rod rolling down the street and who'd ever guess that it is sporting a 427 under the hood ? Probably North of 600 hp ? And engineered to put that power on the ground ...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722161183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15104818, "authorName": "De3de8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/de3de8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, thanks so much. Under 3k and balanced another testament to your pinnacle build. Too bad I don\u2019t have the disposable that will be necessary to snag at the price this should eventually reach. Will see what happens.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722163079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15105382, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just watched the videos again...I forget how many times now.\r\nSTUNNING build and look. For me...a semi-chrome & flames guy, this is by far a ride that exudes major class & refinement...including the engineering. KUDOS to Mr Joe Kugel and his mentor Dad Kugel :-)>\r\nOh how I wish I could bid for this DREAM :-)>", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722175302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15105491, "authorName": "Tims94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tims94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just love this car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722176527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15106304, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello! I\u2019ll be adding some features and build info on my 32 as auction gets closer, as well as some videos too! 4 days left, and thanks for all your comments and bids so far, I really appreciate it!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1722184284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15107747, "authorName": "oneslyone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneslyone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Joe and Dad Kugel, how stunning your 1932 Ford is. Every detail, from the frame and chassis to the drivetrain, is spectacular. You've clearly put a lot of passion and craftsmanship into building this car, and it really shows. The interior is equally impressive. The attention to detail and the quality of the work are top-notch. You've truly created a masterpiece that looks amazing and represents a perfect blend of classic style and modern engineering.\r\nCongratulations on building such a remarkable car. It's an inspiring example of what one can achieve with hard work, dedication, and skill. GLWTA", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1722190525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15108459, "authorName": "wenwhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wenwhite/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by wenwhite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722193149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15111045, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here\u2019s how to take center nut off of the rims without scratching the coating.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722218929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15111187, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oneslyone Thank you very much!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722221391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15111367, "authorName": "catpat8000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catpat8000/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by catpat8000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722225387, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15111439, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 4 interior lights, 2 under dash and 2 you see here in back of seats. They are on a timer that can be adjusted to your liking. I also have a toggle switch to turn them on if needed while driving.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722228303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15113547, "authorName": "Roaddog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roaddog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i think this car is NOT Getting the Respect IT Deserves", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722271755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15113638, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roaddog: You may be right; however, we are all excited to see what unfolds in the next 3 days. As the BaT adage goes: \"Money talks, comments (like mine) walk\".", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722272315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15121292, "authorName": "wenwhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wenwhite/", "bidAmount": 116000, "content": "$116,000 bid placed by wenwhite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722316168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15121768, "authorName": "RAE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rae/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another formidable build I would gladly have fought to gain custody of if were not for a recent purchase. Congratulations to the seller for having the build in the first place - and \"lucky you\" going out to whoever can nab this beaut", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722341165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15122885, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all! I did extensive body reinforcements to the Brookville body making it a very solid car. Starting at the firewall, I welded that in, not bolted like original, the dash panel is welded in, not bolted in, the door hinge (A) pillar is boxed in, the B pillar where the door latch and top is mounted to is boxed in. I did steel tubing frame work around the cockpit area that ties in the top of body to the floor and that is obviously tied into the chassis. The tube frame work also continues to the back of the body as you can see in these pictures. IT's the most solid 32 I've ever driven and I've driven a lot of them. Thanks!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1722353166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15130157, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The custom one off billet aluminum wheels made by Mike Curtis. Fronts are 15\"x7\" from a solid chunk of aluminum, the rear is 15\"x10\" and custom lug nut covers he made for me.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1722379278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15130364, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's the one off 356 Porsche style 14\" steering wheel that Mike Curtis made for me. It's also machined out of a solid piece of aluminum. Horn and all!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1722380616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15131210, "authorName": "JTHotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jthotrods/", "bidAmount": 117000, "content": "$117,000 bid placed by JTHotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722388141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15132245, "authorName": "ceff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ceff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Peaky Blinder \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722418434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15133416, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, interior is fully covered with Restomod Air Membrane. A Thermal Insulation and sound dampening, stuff is fantastic!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722435987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15133851, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been asked about an E-brake. Yes it has one. I used E-Stopp electric parking brake, and it works great! There is a button between the ignition switch and headlight switch to actuate it on/off and there is a \"BRAKE\" indicator on gauge to remind you it's on. Thanks!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722438965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15133958, "authorName": "Pipeman62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipeman62/", "bidAmount": 118000, "content": "$118,000 bid placed by Pipeman62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722439522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15134136, "authorName": "Cooper1205", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooper1205/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car would cost easily 4 times the current bid to build. The wheels and steering wheel are almost worth the current bid. Absolutely beautiful one off build! GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722440724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15134151, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Late to the party.. this '32 is so sweet. I looked at the sellers info and found I drive by this place 5x per week -- to and from work. I didn't realize we still had a master builder in our area.\r\n\r\nBill\u2019s Auto Upholstery of Brea is the best... used them before. \r\n\r\nThis '32 is the definition of Hot Rod perfection.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722440833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15134487, "authorName": "Jon390", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jon390/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Labor alone is well over 100k, try to build this for under 200k\u2026.Way out of my tax bracket, however this is a premium built car. Get your wallet out or step aside if you want to play with the big boys.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1722442861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15134926, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another neat piece is the custom dash panel. I wanted something different and would kind of flow with the original 32 dash. The Gauge surrounding has a center AC/HEAT vent as well as two control knobs. The two outer AC/HEAT vents that have the same shape as dash. \r\nI did the design for it, then had Tavis Highlander do the rendering for me, then I had Shaun at EVOD Industries machine them out of billet aluminum. Chromed by Sherms Custom Plating, and vents and knobs are Cerakoted.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1722445198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15137247, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another quality part I used is the grill insert. It's made by the best, Dan Fink Grills. It's built with solid stainless steel bars and surrounding and Made in USA. Then of course it's been Cerakoted black with Tungsten surrounding.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722452579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15138968, "authorName": "RodgerLee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodgerlee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car should sell for twice this amount. I hope your reserve reflects that.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722458769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15139286, "authorName": "wildplum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildplum/", "bidAmount": 119000, "content": "$119,000 bid placed by wildplum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722459932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15140074, "authorName": "stephan22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephan22/", "bidAmount": 135000, "content": "$135,000 bid placed by stephan22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722462181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15140137, "authorName": "JTHotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jthotrods/", "bidAmount": 136000, "content": "$136,000 bid placed by JTHotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722462438, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15140248, "authorName": "TSR90210", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsr90210/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing might be the most amazing well planned and engineered project yet on this site\nI don\u2019t think you can appreciate just how the builder thinks when he adds a thermo-insulation membrane,he is high end quality \nYes this thing deserves a reserve 2X the current bids\nThis is definitely a one of a kind head turner you can see 5 years of work in bringing it to the beauty it is .Well Done I wish I was one of those upper 1% bidders that can really go after this . GLWTA,amazing work and completion \ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udfc6", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1722463342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15140358, "authorName": "stephan22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephan22/", "bidAmount": 139500, "content": "$139,500 bid placed by stephan22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722464429, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15140512, "authorName": "LongDucDong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longducdong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember watching this on JLG. Its a finely built Roadster, the likes of which arent often seen. GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722466156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15140628, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you're wondering where the license plate is or goes, I've kept it in the trunk this whole time (5000+ miles) and haven't been pulled over yet! (knock on wood) \r\nBUT I do have something for it and a place. I have a Johnson Products tail light assembly with an integrated license plate holder that goes on the driver side. It's all painted and Cerakoted ready to go. I just didn't want plates on it! LOL", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1722467305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15140839, "authorName": "LapsPG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lapspg/", "bidAmount": 141000, "content": "$141,000 bid placed by LapsPG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722469041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15140862, "authorName": "HotRodJunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodjunkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most Epic 32 build ever.. A Masterpiece. Have been following Kugel on IG and was actually shocked when it was mentioned the car was to be listed here. If only I could be the next caretaker. . .", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1722469179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15140873, "authorName": "HotRodJunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodjunkie/", "bidAmount": 145000, "content": "$145,000 bid placed by HotRodJunkie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722469336, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15141245, "authorName": "MSCLASSICCARSLLC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msclassiccarsllc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Hot Rod. Great presentation. \r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722472953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15141274, "authorName": "Canman805", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canman805/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've had two '32s with Kugel suspension, the last had their 'Indy' design front end with inboard coilovers. Great products, and really great people. Capable and ethical in my opinion. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722473275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15141530, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thought I'd share photos of the chassis build and some exhaust system. Hope you find them informative! AND yeah I'm going for the most photos on a listing. :) Thank you.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1722475589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15141978, "authorName": "stephan22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephan22/", "bidAmount": 148000, "content": "$148,000 bid placed by stephan22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722481853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15142030, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bville219: My marriage will not survive me bringing home your roadster. Re your last post, as so many superlatives have already been expressed on your amazing build, all I can add is...I have convinced my wife that we do need a new coffee table. Photo #2 below looks like an \"automotive anatomy sculpture\". What would you charge to build another one and add a piece of glass on it, so I can display it in the living room?\r\n\r\nOn a serious note, tomorrow at 1 PM EST is sure to be a big moment for you. Aside from being a craftsman, you have been a gentleman throughout this auction and so I wish you the best. GLWTA\r\n\r\n@stephan22: Nice late-night (in Montreal) bid incremental. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722482891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142070, "authorName": "Balr14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balr14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just incredible. If I owned it, I don't think I could bring myself to ever sell it! \r\n\r\nBut, the guy doing the interview in the video looks like Pennywise!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722483594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142176, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 155000, "content": "$155,000 bid placed by Matrangahotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722486444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15142219, "authorName": "catpat8000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catpat8000/", "bidAmount": 160000, "content": "$160,000 bid placed by catpat8000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722487764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15142253, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hoppy18 Thank you very much! I appreciate it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722489169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142260, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Canman805 That\u2019s great! We thank you very much!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722489332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142265, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @HotRodJunkie I appreciate that. Thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722489433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142296, "authorName": "stephan22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephan22/", "bidAmount": 166000, "content": "$166,000 bid placed by stephan22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722490736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15142311, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MSCLASSICCARSLLC: After the recent sale of your \u201868 Shelby, that is high praise from you! It\u2019s great to see a similar buzz around this roadster. We have 2 iconic American automobiles - so in the spirit of the Olympics\u2026USA all the way!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722491170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142465, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wanted to be the 100th Comment. OK, carry on", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722506682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142514, "authorName": "MSCLASSICCARSLLC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msclassiccarsllc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hoppy18, @boaboyoz, \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722509630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142625, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gunna miss this one...\r\nJust the way it Should Be....\r\nIt just Drips and Sweats and Lusts what a Hot Rod should be...\r\nBilly Gibbons would Surely Approve!!!El Diablo at it's finest!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722513422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142639, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MSCLASSICCARSLLC I knew you would show up. Now where are @TommyBruin & @JHBBII?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722514101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142681, "authorName": "AcornMustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acornmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Breathetaking is all I can say. This is a fine jewel. Perfectly constructed down to every last detail.\nThe best detail is the lack of giant clown rims and rubber band tires.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1722515217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142695, "authorName": "oldjonny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjonny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice build. I was just glad to see that someone still can put a Ford engine in a Ford car. I thought everything HAD to have an LS Transplant to be legit. Well done. GLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722515299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142730, "authorName": "JettJolene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jettjolene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you. , now I know for absolute sure it won\u2019t be necessary to waste any more time looking at what passes for a Hot Rod . Honored to have witnessed automotive style & engineering perfection. Nuf Said", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722515758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142771, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We may have to deport @Hoppy18 from \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 as he is now at two strikes with only one to go. \r\n\r\nStrike 1 - les Habitants. Nothing else needs be said on that topic.\r\n\r\nStrike 2 - His tax dollars go towards the effort of Canadian Olympic athletes and now he has changed teams. Typical behaviour for the vermin fairweather Habs fans...\r\n\r\n@boaboyoz - this hot rod is truly the sum of all of it's magnificent parts. What a great car!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722516377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142776, "authorName": "LapsPG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lapspg/", "bidAmount": 170000, "content": "$170,000 bid placed by LapsPG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722516451, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15142819, "authorName": "TSR90210", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsr90210/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even the welds on this beauty are perfect!\nWhat a beautiful build ,thank you for sharing this with all of us", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722517033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142836, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bvill219 ...myohmyohmy...the images of the frame construction...the meticulous attention to detail...the quality & look of the welds... myohmyohmy. The frame alone is a work of art. If I was so bold to mention Michelangelo and my guy Leonardo, I would NOT be visually incorrect to say the frame equals the superlative beauty of their works of art.\r\nThis is truly a one-off build that must be appreciated when out in public. In high esteem, I script...this is a Revell model bar none. Seeing that frame reminds of my \"mini\" model gluing days of the 50's & 60's, and my Industrial Design schooling model building days of the late 60's & 70's :-)>\r\nWhoever is fortunate to be the next caretaker of this masterwork, I understand if you never drive/cruise... HOWEVER...please do so. If you attend any tchotchke events, make sure you either elevate this work of art so DROOGLERS can see the underbelly, or place mirrors on the ground, and, absolutely, have 11 x 17 images of the frame, matted and mounted in \"monochromatic\" frames. \r\nThis is an exceptional labor of love executed by a very talented and visually keen artisan. KUDOS and thank you for the opportunity to DROOGLE...myohmyohmy :-)>", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722517290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142837, "authorName": "JHBBII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhbbii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz Thanks for the ping! Sitting at Subaru Service enjoying a cup of Joe! What a gorgeous HOT-ROD\u2026 Rolling Art!!!\r\n@TommyBruin\u2026 Hope both of you are sliding into the weekend smoothly\u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722517298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142869, "authorName": "tokanow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tokanow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722517631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142921, "authorName": "trdking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trdking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how could you ever part with this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722518168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142973, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TommyBruin & @JHBBII well said, the pair of you", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722518620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142977, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TommyBruin: Funny! When Team Canada isn't playing, I always root for Team USA. I also root for your Bruins whenever they play the Maple Leafs. These are my versions of going \"both ways\"! Louis in Montreal (home of the Montreal Canadians, aka les Habitants/Habs, for those not in the know).\r\nPS. As per Charlton Heston: From my cold (edited) hands...you cannot pry my Nexus card away!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722518640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143254, "authorName": "Pipeman62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipeman62/", "bidAmount": 171000, "content": "$171,000 bid placed by Pipeman62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722521206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15143487, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning! Today\u2019s the day! Here\u2019s a little video of the difference between an original 32 rear end and 32myway rear end. There are many things I love on this thing and this is a big one. Thanks!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1722522950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143619, "authorName": "flatdash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flatdash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".. if John Buttera were to have built a fully fendered Roadster it wouldn`t have been a million miles away from this.. outstanding.\r\nGLWYA and BIG congratulations to the new keeper.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722524096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143873, "authorName": "CaliforniaDreaminnn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/californiadreaminnn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought I saw this beast somewhere, Def a neck breaker!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722526015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143963, "authorName": "HotRodJunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodjunkie/", "bidAmount": 175000, "content": "$175,000 bid placed by HotRodJunkie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722526624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15143966, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couple more hours to go, so I thought I take it for spin! This car is just too fun to drive. It\u2019s really unbelievable. Good luck with the bidding!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1722526630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144042, "authorName": "AcornMustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acornmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would want to put some quick release pins on the body so i could lift it off once in a while and just stare at the insane detail and tightness of the chassis.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722527037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144150, "authorName": "Pipeman62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipeman62/", "bidAmount": 176000, "content": "$176,000 bid placed by Pipeman62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722527727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144198, "authorName": "LapsPG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lapspg/", "bidAmount": 178000, "content": "$178,000 bid placed by LapsPG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722528004, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144223, "authorName": "Pipeman62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipeman62/", "bidAmount": 180000, "content": "$180,000 bid placed by Pipeman62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722528113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144247, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller: Under an hour to go! @boaboyoz is buying the drinks today! GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722528273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144290, "authorName": "cretinivolante", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cretinivolante/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The nicest roadster I\u2019ve seen in many years!\r\nAny seat belts??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722528497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144368, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hoppy18 sure thing, I will put them on @TommyBruin\u2019s Amex black card", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722528838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144380, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cretinivolante Yes it has seat belts. Thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722528885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144462, "authorName": "RockyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockys/", "bidAmount": 181000, "content": "$181,000 bid placed by RockyS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722529350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144479, "authorName": "Pipeman62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipeman62/", "bidAmount": 182000, "content": "$182,000 bid placed by Pipeman62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722529473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144494, "authorName": "1967Shelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967shelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Carroll Shelby was a Hot Rodder. He surely would have loved this one. Good luck in final 30 minutes.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722529562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144606, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hardly ever click on hot-rod listings. Just not my cup of Kool-Aid. But I've clicked on this one. Over and over and over. And over. Simply because I think it's BadAss.\n\nWatching...GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722530353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144661, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That this didn't win the big trophy is an injustice. But, WTH, you don't drive trophies. Clearly, Joe has driven this and I'm sure that, like the build, all the details are now perfect. If it should leave his garage today, the new owner will have nothing to tweak.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722530589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144681, "authorName": "bewildered", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bewildered/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "funny though,the whole monochrome thing is very subjective,i grew up in the deep dish aluminum rim ,keystone and torq thrust era,every rod had those it seemed.Its taken a while to get used to this look,i'll get there i guess,and this thing is a work of art", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722530671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144677, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"That this didn\u2019t win the big trophy is an injustice.\"\n\nThis car is the Big Trophy ;)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722530839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144722, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No mention of the reserve being lifted so there is more shoveling to do here to get the keys.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722530893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144723, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 185000, "content": "$185,000 bid placed by Matrangahotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722530898, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144741, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well here we go! few minutes to go and I'll be watching to see what happens here. \r\nApril of 2016 I had a vision of the ultimate 1932. I had all ideas in my heads but needed to see it! So I went to Tavis Highlander at Highlander Concept Rendering and he got it nailed down for me. We went back a forth a lot as I am a bit picky. For the most part I did stay true to my initial concept and design, but one thing (well 2 actually) I did change the tail lights and license plate as you can see. So 2017 I started to build it on my own spare time. Nights, mornings, Saturdays and many Sundays. What turned out to be a 6 year build, I thought it'd be about a 1 year build! UHG! Anyways, Here are the renderings to the real deal. I'd say I came pretty close to my dream ultimate 32 build in not only looks wise, but the driving and comfort of this thing is just incredible. Thank you all for the nice comments on it. I really appreciate it!!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1722531040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144764, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remarkable ~ Kudos on this build", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722531172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144781, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz: I will gladly refund @tommybruin the next time his Bruins win the Stanley\u2019 Cup!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722531274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144798, "authorName": "kenzied1565", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenzied1565/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for all the pictures, I now have enough different screen savers to last the rest of my life! This car is just OMG!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722531317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144825, "authorName": "CarsToys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, reserve off?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144832, "authorName": "calabrese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calabrese/", "bidAmount": 187000, "content": "$187,000 bid placed by calabrese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531447, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144841, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarsToys NO", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1722531482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144846, "authorName": "CarsToys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "soon?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144848, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bville219, I haven't commented yet, but have been watching since day one. Just wanted to say it's been a pleasure watching this one, and reading your comments. Very rarely do we get a builder with your skill involved in the actual sale of something you put so much love into, and do such an amazing job with pics, descriptions, and stories. Thank you.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1722531500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144850, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 190000, "content": "$190,000 bid placed by Matrangahotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144856, "authorName": "CarsToys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstoys/", "bidAmount": 191000, "content": "$191,000 bid placed by CarsToys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531530, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144859, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is @ronst?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144862, "authorName": "RockyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockys/", "bidAmount": 192000, "content": "$192,000 bid placed by RockyS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144864, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarsToys\r\n\r\nSellers are not required to share unless they choose to do so.\r\n\r\nThis has a long ways to go in my book.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722531565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144871, "authorName": "calabrese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calabrese/", "bidAmount": 194000, "content": "$194,000 bid placed by calabrese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144872, "authorName": "CarsToys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know and he is smart in doing so.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722531588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144873, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2caddiesandaMach1 Thank you very much", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722531589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144874, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 195000, "content": "$195,000 bid placed by Matrangahotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144879, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2caddiesandaMach1 VERY well said, mate", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722531612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144878, "authorName": "RockyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockys/", "bidAmount": 196000, "content": "$196,000 bid placed by RockyS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531612, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144880, "authorName": "CarsToys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, very nice car! well done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722531615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144882, "authorName": "calabrese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calabrese/", "bidAmount": 200000, "content": "$200,000 bid placed by calabrese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144893, "authorName": "CarsToys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstoys/", "bidAmount": 201000, "content": "$201,000 bid placed by CarsToys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144898, "authorName": "RockyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockys/", "bidAmount": 202000, "content": "$202,000 bid placed by RockyS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531696, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144913, "authorName": "sax97mugentyper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sax97mugentyper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller An amazing build and very well presented. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722531736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144926, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 205000, "content": "$205,000 bid placed by Matrangahotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531762, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144929, "authorName": "RockyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockys/", "bidAmount": 206000, "content": "$206,000 bid placed by RockyS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144947, "authorName": "CarsToys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstoys/", "bidAmount": 207000, "content": "$207,000 bid placed by CarsToys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144960, "authorName": "Ebaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The current bid has just about paid for the labor, at todays rates...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722531856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144962, "authorName": "mfrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This gives me hope from all the NAYSAYERS that say the 32 Market is \"CRASHING\" Guess Im gonna have to get off my tail & get my Johnsons Built 32-Roadster Pickup on her & see what it does", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722531866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144967, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 210000, "content": "$210,000 bid placed by Matrangahotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144971, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only 4 Hot Rods, in BaT history, have sold for higher than the current bid, thus far......", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1722531909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144975, "authorName": "RockyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockys/", "bidAmount": 211000, "content": "$211,000 bid placed by RockyS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144986, "authorName": "CarsToys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz, I have one and love it. Best build I have seen", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722531971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144992, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 213000, "content": "$213,000 bid placed by Matrangahotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722531990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15145004, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarsToys nice, and great to see you are after this one too!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722532020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145007, "authorName": "RockyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockys/", "bidAmount": 215000, "content": "$215,000 bid placed by RockyS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532028, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15145019, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boa ~ You are like the Howard Cosell of BaT with your data at the endings of auctions. I like these types of comments from you.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722532072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145023, "authorName": "HenrysFast406", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrysfast406/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an amazing car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722532077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145027, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 218000, "content": "$218,000 bid placed by Matrangahotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532095, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15145043, "authorName": "Ebaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this was a Kindig-it build, I\u2019m betting it would be about double this current bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722532144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145047, "authorName": "RockyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockys/", "bidAmount": 220000, "content": "$220,000 bid placed by RockyS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15145053, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Late in commenting, I looked at every single pic (500 +) and the attention to detail is astounding!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1722532173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145056, "authorName": "White1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/white1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No way!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722532181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145067, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trademark Merci. And I have a better accent", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722532221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145072, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 222000, "content": "$222,000 bid placed by Matrangahotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15145071, "authorName": "kenkars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenkars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Jay Leno video was quite interesting - Jay was VERY impressed with this build.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722532231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145080, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Or remind bidders about their bank accounts ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722532275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145084, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am Listening to some ZZ Top watching this ....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722532286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145092, "authorName": "MartyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@autoQuechee Yeah, @boaboyoz is like free sales and marketing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722532305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145099, "authorName": "25ovem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/25ovem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic build", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145110, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 8/1/24 at $222,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532351, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15145118, "authorName": "MartyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OH man, after all the love. RNM wins again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722532372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145123, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "North of a quarter mill I would Imagine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722532389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145125, "authorName": "67bullitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67bullitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of Love!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145126, "authorName": "TSR90210", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsr90210/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its worth every penny", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722532396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145128, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe a deal ~ Hope so", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722532398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145131, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully the @seller and @Matrangahotrods can figure it out", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1722532405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145132, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My thoughts... $250K would have done it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722532408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145136, "authorName": "stevemitchell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevemitchell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just put another 0 on it and strike a deal!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145144, "authorName": "ILoveGtos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilovegtos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trophy's gotta be worth 30 to 40K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722532451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145150, "authorName": "MIS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a sad ending to this auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145075, "authorName": "autoQuechee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoquechee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe Boa's commentary (or lack of) can effect the price outcome of the auction!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1722532488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145171, "authorName": "CarsToys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was afraid of that. If I knew reserve was 250 thats what most of us would bid. Just don't know. If you can send me a second chance please doLOL", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722532535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145155, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Trophy\u2019s gotta be worth 30 to 40K.\"\n\nThe car is the trophy and worth more ~ Smart move seller to set your reserve on your terms.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722532546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145202, "authorName": "CarsToys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, all of us know that getting our $$$ out of cars like this is so hard. Its worth every penny to us.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722532611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145095, "authorName": "Glennmassung", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennmassung/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Joes a great guy! This awesome to see!! Wish it would have hit 250+ car is definitely worth every penny.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722532646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145260, "authorName": "bville219 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bville219/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you again everyone for the comments and bids from @Matrangahotrods and @RockyS I appreciate it! Guess I'll go take my 32 for a spin again! LOL", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1722532824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145272, "authorName": "1Coup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1coup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The overall quality of this build is impressive and the attention to detail is astounding but I cant be the only one who doesn't know how to gauge an accurate price for something like this", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722532869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145275, "authorName": "mfrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Said it before ---It takes to people to make an auction ----", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722532872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145279, "authorName": "HotRodJunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodjunkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bville219 Yessir.. Get out and enjoy it some more.. always time to sell later", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722532889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145328, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the opportunity to bid on your amazing roadster. Let's see if we can make a deal.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1722533032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145477, "authorName": "Jon390", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jon390/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He may need to take it out to Barrett Jackson and see what the market will bear. Or maybe he is testing the waters with BaT? All the one off parts and shop time? What do you think high 200\u2019s to 300k to break even?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722533454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145476, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For being the high bidder, we will be allowing @Matrangahotrods to make a final offer to @bville219 in our offer portal. If this results in a sale, we will update the listing to \"sold\", and show the final sale price.\r\n\r\nPlease note that this is only an option for the high bidder.\r\n\r\nWe wish them luck! \r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722533454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145575, "authorName": "Ebaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT, you might want to think about amending your \u201c2nd chance\u201d option to the top 2 bidders. There is an emotional decision being made, and some surely do think, \u201cI should have bid again, what was I thinking?\u201d Just a thought.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722533792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145706, "authorName": "Sebpop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sebpop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jon390, very rarely does one break even", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722534204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145750, "authorName": "Matrangahotrods", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matrangahotrods/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 08/01/2024 for $250,000 to Matrangahotrods", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722534344, "type": "bat-rnm-accepted"}, {"id": 15145796, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Buyer: Congrats and enjoy! Please come back here and post your elation after your 1st drive!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1722534505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145895, "authorName": "Pettyfan43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pettyfan43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations on making it happen this is a great new feature for BaT and a amazing build bought here well done all", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1722534832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15146040, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, well, well... My $250K number was a \ud83c\udfaf.\r\n\r\nCongrats to both parties on an incredible car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722535290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15146475, "authorName": "MichaelRyerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelryerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Passed into the realm of a car I'd never drive. Which is rule 1 in my garage. Good luck to all. Great freaking car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722536591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147049, "authorName": "Roaddog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roaddog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a win win for Buyer and Seller. Thrilled for BOTH", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722538490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147143, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I missed the past few hours, just after my 8AM comment. Internet issues.\r\nCONGRATS to new \"CARETAKER\"... @Matrangahotrods First time on BaT I have put caretaker in caps. What an acquisition...worth EVERY PENNY...IMO...!!!\r\nI am in CT. If you are ever in the region, let us easterners know. I am sure many of us would love to see her and lie on our backs to check under her skirt...LOLOLOL :-)>\r\nmyohmyohmy...what a beauty :-)>", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722538769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147162, "authorName": "RMPRam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmpram/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In my opinion the $250K purchase price is probably 1/4 what it cost to build. \nAmazing buy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722538837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147280, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ebaron ...hear you, however, disagree.\r\nI believe BaT has it fair. If multiple bidders vie after the auction closes, BaT should just keep the bidding open until someone saves enough cash to also get in on the bidding. Everyone has the opportunity to bid prior to the 2min expiration. Gotta keep on your toes/fingers and keep your internet linked :-)>\r\nBEST to all BaT-kateers :-)>", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722539175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147323, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW...I would own and cherish this above ANY exotic out there...ABSOLUTELY...!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722539315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15148504, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LMGun: \"above ANY exotic out there\nI agree...it's a good thing our wives don't know our BaT passwords! I call BaT \"carnography\", as it has replaced the magazines of an era gone by...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722542806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15148525, "authorName": "JDarby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdarby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an awesome deal to be able to tool around in this Hot Rot any time you wanted too!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722542810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15149440, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HOPPY18 ...YUP...ABSOLUTELY......LOLOLOL\r\nThat is why all my cars have ladies names :-)>", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722546041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15150387, "authorName": "Ebaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LMGun, you kinda missed the point. I never even hinted that BaT isn\u2019t \u201cfair\u201d. BaT is about getting vehicles sold, and collecting a fee. I advocate giving the top 2 bidders the opportunity to buy the given vehicle, with the top bidder having 1st shot at owning it. If that doesn\u2019t pan out, offer the 2nd high bidder same courtesy. Strictly business.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1722549545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15150451, "authorName": "BigPlanDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigplandan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is what was paid for the Rolling Bones coupe a few months ago. This is a lot more car...the kind of car that rarely comes up for sale. Good buy!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722550062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15150615, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ebaron ...TY...I get it. I have to believe BaT wants to see ALL items here on auction sold to anyone who will $hell out the $$$$$. YUP, this is a business.\r\nI also believe BaT has their procedure well in-hand even though 80% of us are in the \"peanut gallery\". \r\nTY @BaT for allowing the PG to have some fun...and LEARN as well :-)>\r\n...OH YEAH...AND......DROOGLE :-)>", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722551650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15178492, "authorName": "erwinko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erwinko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very late to this party, sorry. @seller, I love the Henry & Ferdinand juxtaposition. Or, is it just great styling cues a pond apart? The pedal pads & shift knob caught my eye first as I must have been blinded by the obvious. Both my '28-'34 Ford hot rods have 356 parts also. Makes for a warm feeling that's hard to describe.\r\nAnd your original styling, melding & blending is over the top! Congratulations!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722859537, "type": "comment"}]