[{"id": 15142827, "authorName": "SWAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swat/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by SWAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722517165, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15142835, "authorName": "GenuardiMedia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genuardimedia/", "bidAmount": 10260, "content": "$10,260 bid placed by GenuardiMedia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722517275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15142856, "authorName": "SWAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swat/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by SWAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722517533, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15142859, "authorName": "mr_burns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_burns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oof, feel sorry for that Final Edition at auction. This is the pinnacle of factory Exige.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722517547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142872, "authorName": "Rickn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own this exact car. It\u2019s our fourth Lotus and the ultimate Exige ever sold stateside. An absolute weapon on track or canyon roads. GLWS! Worth every penny", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722517654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15142961, "authorName": "WolfofMainSt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfofmainst/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by WolfofMainSt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722518529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15142965, "authorName": "henrymfisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrymfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bat\r\nI own one of the 27 S260 Sports. You have several factual inaccuracies in the auction description. The rear Brembo calipers are single piston (they have been an oem part of every S2 Elise and Exige ever made). Also this car has single adjustable Olin dampeners (quite clear from photos - telltail yellow springs that say Olin)\r\n\r\nJust and fyi but important for accuracy.\r\n\r\nI own one so very excited to see what this fetches. Good luck in the auction", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722518552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143013, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone. Thanks for taking a look at my Lotus Exige S 260 Sport. I will do my best to respond to any questions you might have.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722519028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143139, "authorName": "onlylotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlylotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those of us who are not Hamilton, would we really eke out a difference between the FE and Sport?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722520329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143232, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @henrymfisher We've updated the listing.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722521057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143313, "authorName": "JD1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jd1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOAH! This is the real deal. Awesome. Where did you get those floor mats? Like them very much! GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722521619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143377, "authorName": "lincmarkv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincmarkv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@onlylotus Would you be able to tell at the track? Probably not. But most probably couldn't tell the difference between any of the Exiges. The FE's are great cars, but they're mostly a normal Exige with a tune. The 260 Sports have a ton of unique bodywork and parts that set them apart. But honestly, any Exige (or Elise) is an amazing car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722522165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143473, "authorName": "Rickn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@onlylotus the S260 has a myriad of track specific bits (like the factory Accusump) and a LOT of carbon. The front lip, inspection panels, hardtop, engine cover, seats, wing, side scoops, door sills.. even the dashboard.. are carbon fiber. It weighs 57lbs LESS than an S240/260/FE. The fastest way to spot is the exposed carbon \u201cstripes\u201d on the inspection panels and roof/engine cover.\n\nAlso, only 57 S260s were sold in the US, and only 30 were facelift cars (27 in 2010, 3 in 2011). All 2009s are older body style.\n\nThese cars are EXCEEDINGLY rare and quite hardcore. Think of it as the GT3 RS of Exige.. while an S240/260/FE a standard GT3 and an Elise a base 911.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1722523424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143674, "authorName": "mr_burns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_burns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@henrymfisher Are you sure about those Ohlins? They look like the ones on my FE and mine are 3-way as far as I know (height, rebound, and compression).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722524502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143942, "authorName": "henrymfisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrymfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bat @mr_burns\r\n\r\nlooks like, according to the marketing brochure they are \u201c Double adjustable Ohlins dampers with remote reservoirs\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722526556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15143971, "authorName": "henrymfisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrymfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jd1212 I own a pair of the rubber mats (full length for passenger side). I\u2019ll look up the vendor", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722526672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144051, "authorName": "SWAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swat/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by SWAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722527081, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144063, "authorName": "shiftmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shiftmotors/", "bidAmount": 54321, "content": "$54,321 bid placed by shiftmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722527137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144073, "authorName": "mr_burns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_burns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@henrymfisher I wonder if they are considered \"double\" with the compression and rebound adjusters and ride height is separate as it isn't really adjusting the action of the damper itself (just where the spring sits on the perch)? I've always heard people call them 3-way adjustable...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722527182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144340, "authorName": "WolfofMainSt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfofmainst/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by WolfofMainSt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722528714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15144603, "authorName": "henrymfisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrymfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mr_burns the Olins on my car only have one adjusting knob at the base of the coilover", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722530314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144676, "authorName": "lincmarkv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincmarkv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@henrymfisher @mr_burns the \u00d6hlins are double-adjustable in compression and rebound. Spring perches aren't really considered part of a shock's \"adjustment\" because they're just in the collar where the spring mounts. Henry, one of the adjusters is on the shock body, the other is on the end of the remote reservoirs.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722530661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144699, "authorName": "onlylotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlylotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rickn I am aware of the technical differences but imagine if we wrap both cars and do a blind test, will you or I be able to identify which is which?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722530772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144711, "authorName": "mavila", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mavila/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the ultimate Exige in my opinion, having owned the lowlier 2007 Exige S and as well as a 2008 Exige S240. Unlike a previous auction, this one also has the carbon seats that came with the car from the factory as well. As @lincmarkv stated, height isn't one of the \"adjustability\" categories. @mr_burns Triple adjustable shocks offer separate low-speed compression, high-speed compression, and rebound settings.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722530838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15144930, "authorName": "henrymfisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrymfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lincmarkv Well I'll be damned. I've never looked but will tonight. I love this place!!! Thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722531780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145013, "authorName": "lincmarkv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincmarkv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@onlylotus @rickn If you're not wearing a helmet you might be able to tell a difference. The replacement of the glass rear window with a composite adds more engine noise, so you could probably detect a change especially when the supercharger is whining.\r\n\r\nOtherwise no :-P", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722532056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145355, "authorName": "henrymfisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrymfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is Lotus' marketing brochure\r\n\r\nhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/qt0uk5v45gltkkpk6cyvx/AIAPPMaopi6NzLEkVc61KDg?rlkey=uyklhv5af6apvriq26pgcy04o&dl=0", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722533111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15145837, "authorName": "ZeusBearThor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeusbearthor/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by ZeusBearThor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722534661, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15145940, "authorName": "WolfofMainSt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfofmainst/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by WolfofMainSt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722534969, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15146098, "authorName": "Rickn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@onlylotus - I\u2019m not sure I\u2019d be able to tell the difference blindfolded but 57lbs lighter is huge in a car like this. There is a fair bit of blower whine through the window delete panel and the carbon fiber dash reminds you you\u2019re in something special. These cars are noticeably slower with a passenger on track - and in the realm of \u201csimplify and add lightness\u201d - knowing I have the ultimate Lotus Exige is enough for me!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722535437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15146296, "authorName": "ThatguyLFS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatguylfs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't get me wrong, I love my Elise. But THIS is the Elige to have out of all of the S2's sent to the US.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722536038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15146388, "authorName": "ZeusBearThor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeusbearthor/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by ZeusBearThor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722536329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15146408, "authorName": "WolfofMainSt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfofmainst/", "bidAmount": 66666, "content": "$66,666 bid placed by WolfofMainSt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722536373, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15146468, "authorName": "ZeusBearThor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeusbearthor/", "bidAmount": 67200, "content": "$67,200 bid placed by ZeusBearThor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722536576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15146485, "authorName": "WolfofMainSt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfofmainst/", "bidAmount": 69420, "content": "$69,420 bid placed by WolfofMainSt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722536621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15146496, "authorName": "lincmarkv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincmarkv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ThatguyLFS I agree. But I might be biased, having one of the other 2010 Phantom Black ones :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722536656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15146574, "authorName": "ZeusBearThor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeusbearthor/", "bidAmount": 70777, "content": "$70,777 bid placed by ZeusBearThor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722536897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15146699, "authorName": "mr_burns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_burns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lincmarkv Thanks. That's what I was thinking. The ride height isn't adjusting anything about how the car will behave, so makes sense. \r\n\r\nNow I just have to learn what compression and rebound mean so I can get it set properly!\r\n\r\n@ThatguyLFS I totally agree and that's from the owner of a lesser Final Edition!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722537301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147095, "authorName": "onlylotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlylotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rickn @lincmarkv I would pick the Sport too knowing what it has but seems like smiles per hour would be same for both.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722538663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15147170, "authorName": "lincmarkv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincmarkv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@onlylotus I think smiles/hr really depends on what makes each individual smile. \r\n\r\n@mr_burns pedantically, ride height really does adjust how the car will behave. You're changing the angles of the suspension as you move it up and down, CoG height, and corner balance. It's all connected :-D But just driving down the road you'd notice rebound/compression changes more.\r\n\r\nThere's a good PDF that describes the various settings here:\r\nhttp://myelise.fr/entretien/entretenir_son_elise_files/2%20way%20adjustable%20ohlins%20dampers.pdf", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722538871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15149044, "authorName": "skyway211", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyway211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The main thing with the sport is all of the factory carbon fiber and how Lotus blended the paint and and fiber on the roof stripe. Those parts are probably impossible to replace right now if one ever got damaged. \r\n\r\nThese sports also have a 30% stiffer rear sub-frame than the other S260\u2019s. Not sure if anyone would actually notice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722544588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15149110, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "henrymfisher The rubber floor mats are from Inokinetic.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/rubbertite-floor-mats?category=Accessories", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722544875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15149108, "authorName": "henrymfisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrymfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skyway211 Yes you are correct. On my car if you look in a well lit space from the filler cap up the curvature of the rollbar roofline you can see the transition from the hand laid composite material to carbon fiber. Very subtle but evident. An unobtaniun clam shell.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722544887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15149150, "authorName": "henrymfisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henrymfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wdkdogg Thanks. This is the place I ordered them from.\r\n\r\nhttps://fasttoys.net/shop/FTP-Lotus-Elise-and-Exige-Rubbertite-Floor-Mats-w-Foot-Rest-Delete/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722545035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15151086, "authorName": "JD1212", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jd1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Much appreciated both for the floor mat info!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722556581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15151543, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the interest of full transparency, there were a few clarifications and things that I want point out that didn't make it into the BaT's authored description.\r\n\r\nThe Lotus emblem badge on the nose of the has some peeling of the clearcoat. A Gregs Race Parts replacement Lotus emblem badge is included (see photo with accessories/parts).\r\n\r\nThe radar detector cable that car be seen at the top of the windshield glass was installed by the 1st owner and I have never used it and I can't confirm if it works or not.\r\n\r\nAll of the service records that have \"Orlando Infiniti\" printed at the top are actually records from \"Lotus of Orlando\". They have the same owner and Orlando Infinity and Lotus of Orlando are next door neighbors.\r\n\r\nThe photos of the car on the lift were taken just before the tires were replaced in April 2024 at Lotus of Orlando. At this same visit, Lotus of Orlando chipped the edge of the drivers door glass and that is why the glass was replaced. There was no other damage. See attached photo.\r\n\r\nThe chip that the finger points to near the front light went through the clear bra and chipped a tiny area of paint.\r\n\r\nThe defect that the finger points to on the drivers side rocker panel is a small, circular area with a tiny defect of the clear bra and a small bubble of the clear bra. I can't tell if this involves the paint.\r\n\r\nThe interior \"dome\" light, between the seatbacks, was not wired from the factory. Adding lightness! See photo with excerpt from Lotus of Orlando Service record.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1722561433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15152484, "authorName": "gvblaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gvblaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is trying to be shown in picture 122?\nIn the picture, displaying the items taken off from the car, on the lower left corner there appears to be two side mirrors, what is the story regarding the mirrors?\nBased upon the seller\u2019s statement, and he is not aware if the cable hanging from the top of the windshield, which is for a radar detector, is working, I\u2019m assuming that the back up camera is powered from the cigarette lighter?\nSince I\u2019ve never had the pleasure of owning a Sport 260 were there originally floor mats from the factory, and if so are they included?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722595101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15152787, "authorName": "EldonZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eldonz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skywall211 The added stiffness to the rear sub-frame comes from a piece that is part of the under-tray. The 260 FEs have the same under-tray as the 260 Sport.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722603162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15153011, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gvblaw \r\n\r\nInner surface of roof. Photo 122 is just the inside surface of the carbon fiber roof with a reflection of the seats. Just trying to show that the roof is carbon fiber. See added picture. I (owner 3) and have never had the roof off and owner 2 never had the roof off. I don't know if owner 1 did.\r\n\r\nSide mirrors. In the photo of the parts, there are 2 side mirror glass insert parts. One is OEM and flat. The other has a aftermarket convex overlay. The car came with 2 flat mirrors. Currently, on the car, the drivers side mirror is an OEM flat and the passenger side mirror is OEM convex. With no ability for a windshield mounted rearview mirror, I was searching for the combination that gave the best rearward visibility and settled on what is currently on the car. Having no windshield mounted rearview mirror takes a little time to get used to, but with the mirror combination that is currently on the car and moving your head around a little, you can see every angle because the car is so small and the side mirrors are relatively close to your eyes.\r\n\r\nRadar detector cable. The Garmin wireless rearview camera has an internal battery and plugs into the cigarette lighter outlet between the seatbacks. Photo added. I have never owned a radar detector, so I never tried to use it. \r\n\r\nthanks for your questions.\r\n\r\nFloor mats. Black carpet floormats were original equipment in the car. They were worn and I discarded them. The OEM floormats are available from dealers or online. Please see link below. There was no Lotus branding or tags on the OEM mats.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.lotuspartsonline.com/a/Lotus_2010_Exige-2ZZ---SC-S2-Cup-255Cup-260S-260/_83814_9108016/Carpeting-amp-Mats/Elise_B120T0325D_04-11MY_1530.html", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722605675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15153153, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Old For Sale Lotus Talk Listing for this car from summer 2020.\r\n\r\nIn case anyone is interested in the car's history, here is a link to the Lotus Talk Classified Ad listing from Summer 2020 when owner 1 sold it to owner 2.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.lotustalk.com/threads/2010-lotus-exige-s260-sport-phantom-black-7k-miles-70k-firm-sale-pending.476571/?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest\r\n\r\nAlso, if anyone has any questions for owner 2, just let me know. Owner 2 is an old friend of mine that I've known for 20 years.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722607144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15153173, "authorName": "mr_burns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_burns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$70k... {insert crying emoji}", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722607342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15153552, "authorName": "Rickn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a six figure car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722610604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15153738, "authorName": "DW2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks fantastic in Black!\n\nCars of this type are an increasingly dying breed with the electrification of newer models and/or bloated, overweight monstrosities that have become the norm these days. Hence the reason I love my 2010 Exige S RGB.\n\nGLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722612380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15163510, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a few glamour shots from back in 2021 at Fort de Soto Park with the Skyway bridge in the background.\r\n\r\nThanks everyone for all of the comments and questions. If anyone has any more questions, please feel free to ask. If you have any more questions that you would rather ask privately, just push \"Contact Seller\" button. I will be glad to chat, take more photos, etc. If you would like to see the car in person, that can be easily arranged. We (me and the Exige) are in Seminole Florida (Tampa Bay/St. Pete/Clearwater area). Inspections are welcome too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722693358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15163669, "authorName": "WolfofMainSt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfofmainst/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by WolfofMainSt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722695004, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15164112, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some Lotus enthusiasts on the website \"Lotus Talk\" put together lists of \"unofficial\" production numbers for the different version of the Exiges. Unofficially, a total of 1117 Exiges, of all types, were sold in the USA. Of those, only 56 were Exige S 260 Sports. Of the Exige S 260 Sports, only 30 (2010 and 2011 models years) had the updated front and updated spoiler.\r\n\r\nHere are the links:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.lotustalk.com/threads/lotus-elise-exige-unofficial-production-numbers.341426/\r\n\r\nhttps://www.lotustalk.com/threads/lotus-elise-exige-u-s-production-figures-2005-to-2011.146442/\r\n\r\nLotus Talk is a valuable resource for everything Lotus. Check it out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722698489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15164543, "authorName": "DW2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look forward to seeing how far this one gets...\r\n\r\nAre those build numbers for the US & Canada final and definitive?\r\n\r\nIf so, that is interesting info, especially since only 8 Exige S RGBs (of the 141 built) appear to have made it to North America (55 ended up in the UK).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722701613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15164889, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DW2020 In a word, no. The links I posted have been the only numbers I've found in my searches. The information I have seen seems consistent with the other certificates of provenance that have been included in other Bring a Trailer auctions. With that said, I guess the numbers are still \"unofficial\". Perhaps we have some other Exige owners and enthusiasts here that might have useful information on the subject?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722704059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15171391, "authorName": "DW2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wdkdogg, I see.\n\nIs the Certificate of Provenance (CoP) for North American cars sourced from Lotus Archives, Hethel, as we do here in the UK, or is there an outfit in the US that produces them for NA cars?\n\nThe reason I ask is because, at least for special editions, the cover letter that accompanies the CoP provides some useful information about other similar cars in the country/region where yours was first registered, at least it did when I souced mine in August 2020, but this was before Lotus revamped the CoP. Amongst other details, below are the specifics related to build numbers of Exige S RGBs.\n\n\"The following is based on serial number sequence and\ndata available to date for the Exige S RGB worldwide;\nYour car is the 117th out of 141 cars worldwide\nYour car is the 54th out of 59 cars worldwide in Aspen White\nYour car is the 42nd out of 55 cars for the UK in all colours\nYour car is the 19th out of 21 cars for the UK in Aspen White\"\n\ni guess the question is whether CoPs for NA cars (or elsewhere in the world) follow a similar pattern of reporting build numbers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722765570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15171676, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DW2020 Yes, the Certificate of Provenance (CoP) for North American cars is sourced from Lotus Archives, Hethel. The company archivist for my CoP is Andy Graham. The \"return address\" at the top of the letter is Hethel and at the bottom of the letter in faint gray ink is Hethel. (seen in photo 181, if you zoom in and squint). I ordered it online from Lotus Indy (Indianapolis, IN USA). It took 3 months to get it after I ordered it and I was told that it was coming from England. I haven't been able to find any information about what countries the Exige S 260 Sport was sold in besides the USA. My CoP only lists the info for the USA market. \"This vehicle is the 21st out of 27 cars\" and \"This vehicle is the 6th out of 8 cars in Phantom Black\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722775210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15171842, "authorName": "DW2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wdkdogg, that is a pity, since it was indeed Andy Graham who produced the CoP for mine. I was in touch with him (via email) before having the CoP produced, as I wanted to know what exactly was included, details-wise, and to an extent stated what I would like to see.\r\n\r\nThe resulting cover letter is a full page of A4 covering the history of the RGB, why it was produced, and full details related to #138 (per the plaque attached to the inside), which as you can see is different from its actual build number since mine is supposed to be the \"117th out of 141 cars worldwide\", which is another quirk that I did not know before receiving the CoP. The info contained in the cover letter is more interesting (at least to me) than the CoP.\r\n\r\nOf course, all of this was before the revamped CoP \"...delivered in a distinctive \u2018For The Drivers\u2019 Lotus presentation box.\"\r\n\r\nOn another note, given that the recent red Final Edition remained unsold, you may have renewed interest in yours. Given the choice, I would prefer a Sport over the Final Edition. All the best.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722777951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15180411, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just the S 260 Sport and a few friends showing off at the All British Car Show in Palm Harbor Fl", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722877266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15188781, "authorName": "Garion73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garion73/", "bidAmount": 72500, "content": "$72,500 bid placed by Garion73", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722949171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15195655, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original fix a flat can is still in the trunk.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722979403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15197200, "authorName": "mercereau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercereau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DW2020 / @Seller, here\u2019s the readout for my RGB\u2019s CoP generated in April 2023:\r\n\r\n\u201c The 2011 model year was the last year for the Exige in the USA. For the USA market the 2011 Exige S 260 range consisted of the following models 3 Exige S 260, 8 S 260 RGB, 26 S 260 Final Edition and 22 S 260 Final Edition-Matte Black cars. The Lotus Exige S Roger Becker (RGB) Special Edition commemorates Roger Becker's retirement from Lotus Cars after 44 years' service as Vehicles Engineering Director. Roger was instrumental in the development of the Elise SC and Exige S models. The following is based on data available to date and serial number sequence for the Exige S Roger Becker Special Edition worldwide:\r\nThis vehicle is the 138th out of 141 cars\r\nThis vehicle is the 6th out of 8 cars for the USA\r\nThis vehicle is the 25th out of 26 cars worldwide in Carbon Grey\r\nThis vehicle is the only one for the USA in Carbon Grey\r\n\r\nEach RGB Special Edition had a unique edition number from a single sequence that covers both the Elise RGB (69 cars) and Exige RGB (141 cars) worldwide and was allocated independently from production, this car was allocated edition number 210.\u201d\r\n\r\nHope this helps!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722989265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15197497, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mercereau thanks for the information", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722991716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15198855, "authorName": "DW2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mercereau, thanks for the info.\r\n\r\nInteresting to note that the wording that accompanied your CoP appears to be slightly different from that in the cover letter I received, in that mine had no mention that the numbering sequence (as seen on the plaque affixed inside) was shared with the Elise RGB. I had suspected that that might have been the case, so good to have it confirmed. Another mystery solved! \r\n\r\nSo, only 8 RGBs officially made it to the US, and only 1 of those is Carbon Grey - a fantastic colour, of which there are 9 here in the UK. Have you had #210 from new?\r\n\r\nFurther, was #210 built in 2010 or 2011? All UK RGBs were signed into production in September or October. Mine was signed off for production on 30th October, built, and delivered to its first owner by 31st December 2010. As such, though they are deemed MY 2011 cars, all UK RGBs appear to have been built in 2010.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723031777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15199109, "authorName": "WolfofMainSt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfofmainst/", "bidAmount": 73000, "content": "$73,000 bid placed by WolfofMainSt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723035487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15199359, "authorName": "Garion73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garion73/", "bidAmount": 74500, "content": "$74,500 bid placed by Garion73", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723038154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15200107, "authorName": "mercereau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercereau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DW2020, my date signed from production was 20th January 2011, and my VIN reflects MY 2011 (B). I am the third owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723044386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15200588, "authorName": "DW2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mercereau, good to have this confirmed.\r\n\r\nLooks like all Exige RGBs are MY 2011, as evidenced by 'B' in their VIN. The reason RGB production for the UK was halted in 2010 was probably because the Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine not being deemed compliant with Euro 5 emissions standards, which took effect on 1 Jan 2011.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723047418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15203078, "authorName": "JoelCool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joelcool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the owner of the white 2011 S260 'Sport'. When getting my CoP from Andy Graham, I learned that the 'Sport' title was added by Lotus Cars USA as Arnie Johnson wanted to help separate it from the S240 variant. Lotus designated this car as a Lotus Exige S260 (although Cup 260 in most markets). The Cup cars were originally custom built by Lotus Sport post production (way of getting round legislation as the car was first registered and Lotus Sport a separate company). Later they became type approved and road legal.\r\nThis explains why the term 'Sport' is not written anywhere on the car or in the documents.\r\nThis is a wonderful car.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1723055498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15206992, "authorName": "rwheelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwheelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 'Sport' is plastered all over the car. It's just in the form of carbon fiber not some cheesy decals!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723070010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208023, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Freshly washed after work today. Check out the extreme sheeting and beading provided by the ceramic coating. Check out the post wash walk around video too. It is ready for the new owner!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723080366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208050, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos after wash today (8/7/24). Its ready for the new owner!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723080547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208057, "authorName": "WolfofMainSt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfofmainst/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by WolfofMainSt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723080591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15208144, "authorName": "JpRocketship", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jprocketship/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is a street legal track assassin. \r\n\r\nThe adult angel on my shoulder says \u201cdon\u2019t you dare.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe child angel on my other shoulder says \u201cwe need this, we need it now.\u201d\r\n\r\nI\u2019m torn!\r\n\r\nGLWTA. Fantastic car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723081689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15208190, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JpRocketship Listen to that child angel! Thanks for the comment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723082354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15209064, "authorName": "mr_burns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_burns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is getting a true rare breed today that will never be recreated. The surgeon's scalpel in a lineup of already very sharp knives. In a tactile performance-per-dollar contest, not sure there's much out there that could compete. The only vehicle on the planet I would sell my FE for. Good luck to bidders and seller.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723114212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15209123, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ONLY ~SIX HOURS LEFT!!! The auction closes today at 1:24 pm EASTERN time. \n\nAny last minute questions?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723116436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15209161, "authorName": "Jmx0jt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmx0jt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "F-40 vibes with the red seats and wing. This Lotus is a beast!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723117231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15209464, "authorName": "Jacks260", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacks260/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wicked awesome car to drive once you get in it, but getting in it... Wowsers! You better have training as a contortionist!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723122046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15209516, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jacks260 getting in is all about technique. For the driver side: 1) put right foot in 2) drop butt down as low as you can outside of the car 3) put head into car 4) put butt into car 5) put left foot in 6) drop butt in seat. No problem!!!\n\nI like this technique the best. Here is a YouTube demonstration.\n\nhttps://youtu.be/D8aJkf-VXio?si=7f412Oq_r9JNhrTM", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723122728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15209534, "authorName": "Garion73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garion73/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by Garion73", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723122899, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15210730, "authorName": "WolfofMainSt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfofmainst/", "bidAmount": 76500, "content": "$76,500 bid placed by WolfofMainSt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723131613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15210888, "authorName": "Garion73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garion73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure I\u2019ll be available to watch the auction end live. I\u2019m sure others are playing with a bigger piggy bank than I, but just in case I\u2019m not here to bid in the end, I\u2019ll shoot my shot now. Either way, GLWA! Great car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723132569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15210892, "authorName": "Garion73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garion73/", "bidAmount": 78315, "content": "$78,315 bid placed by Garion73", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723132602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15211767, "authorName": "mr_burns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_burns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not even close to reserve here...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723136976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15211822, "authorName": "rwheelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwheelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would be a steal at this price!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723137139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15211906, "authorName": "Bruce3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce3/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by Bruce3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137438, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15211918, "authorName": "Duke_Audi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duke_audi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may go the same way as the red FE. It may not meet the reserve but will sell afterwards.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15211958, "authorName": "SavoyAutoSolutions", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savoyautosolutions/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interested in seeing where this lands considering we sold the red FE yesterday.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723137615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212029, "authorName": "J5isalive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j5isalive/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by J5isalive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212037, "authorName": "Bruce3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce3/", "bidAmount": 82000, "content": "$82,000 bid placed by Bruce3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212040, "authorName": "mr_burns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_burns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "J5isalive!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723137807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212043, "authorName": "J5isalive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j5isalive/", "bidAmount": 83000, "content": "$83,000 bid placed by J5isalive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212048, "authorName": "Bruce3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce3/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by Bruce3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212053, "authorName": "BlackdogPerformanceCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackdogperformancecars/", "bidAmount": 85500, "content": "$85,500 bid placed by BlackdogPerformanceCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137838, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212058, "authorName": "J5isalive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j5isalive/", "bidAmount": 87000, "content": "$87,000 bid placed by J5isalive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212062, "authorName": "BlackdogPerformanceCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackdogperformancecars/", "bidAmount": 87500, "content": "$87,500 bid placed by BlackdogPerformanceCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212063, "authorName": "Bruce3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce3/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by Bruce3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212077, "authorName": "J5isalive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j5isalive/", "bidAmount": 90500, "content": "$90,500 bid placed by J5isalive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137883, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212081, "authorName": "BlackdogPerformanceCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackdogperformancecars/", "bidAmount": 91000, "content": "$91,000 bid placed by BlackdogPerformanceCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212083, "authorName": "Bruce3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce3/", "bidAmount": 92500, "content": "$92,500 bid placed by Bruce3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212109, "authorName": "Holy_BRG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/holy_brg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't let this go for anything less than $110k", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723137960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212110, "authorName": "OrmondStar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ormondstar/", "bidAmount": 93000, "content": "$93,000 bid placed by OrmondStar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212115, "authorName": "BlackdogPerformanceCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackdogperformancecars/", "bidAmount": 93500, "content": "$93,500 bid placed by BlackdogPerformanceCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137976, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212116, "authorName": "rwheelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwheelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn't let it go period.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723137977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212124, "authorName": "Bruce3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce3/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by Bruce3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723137986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212158, "authorName": "lincmarkv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincmarkv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rwheelz I'm not letting mine go :) What a unique car, and I think it looks amazing in black.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723138067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212175, "authorName": "BlackdogPerformanceCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackdogperformancecars/", "bidAmount": 95500, "content": "$95,500 bid placed by BlackdogPerformanceCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723138104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212186, "authorName": "Bruce3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce3/", "bidAmount": 96000, "content": "$96,000 bid placed by Bruce3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723138128, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15212214, "authorName": "rwheelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwheelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lincmarkv The CF is just awesome on the black... subtler than on the orange cars everyone seems to love.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723138224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212223, "authorName": "Bruce3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/8/24 for $96,000 to Bruce3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723138248, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15212233, "authorName": "J5isalive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j5isalive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723138260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212237, "authorName": "mr_burns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_burns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow, can't believe that sold at that price!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723138266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212248, "authorName": "wdkdogg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdkdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bruce3 Congrats Bruce3", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723138286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212250, "authorName": "lincmarkv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincmarkv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Bruce3. Welcome to a very small club :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723138290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212252, "authorName": "iamadirtrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamadirtrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723138293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212256, "authorName": "Holy_BRG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/holy_brg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By Grabthar's hammer... what a savings", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723138297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212426, "authorName": "DW2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was a great buy - well done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723138780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15212464, "authorName": "a1harix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a1harix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weak current car market had spoken.. Congrats to @Bruce3 for great price and satisfy seller's reserve on the FE. This car probably going to mark your lifetime memory as one of the best car ever made.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723138872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15215621, "authorName": "Rickn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @bruce3 - not sure where you\u2019re located but the West Coast Lotus Meet is coming up in October! Perfect place to connect with it and other owners.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723144873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15217314, "authorName": "Bruce3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live in Atlanta Georgia - thanks for the invite !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723151430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15218040, "authorName": "mavila", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mavila/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm surprised this sold for less than the FE. No slight to the FE and it did have meaningfully lower miles, but I think this is the ultimate Exige. Congrats to the buyer - and the seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723155982, "type": "comment"}]