[{"id": 14504014, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Listing description notes \"aluminum pistons.\" Were Ford flatheads ever built with something else?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716316161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14504080, "authorName": "Lengrep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lengrep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are great driving cars\u2026especially with hydraulic brakes!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716316468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14504192, "authorName": "TD1932", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/td1932/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by TD1932", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716316857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14505073, "authorName": "jjmcnc2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmcnc2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Phaeton. Does the hydrostatic fuel gauge work correctly? Does the car have its set of side curtains and rods? Is there a boot for the top when it is down? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716319554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14505467, "authorName": "CalMotorCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calmotorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! Next time go over to the sunny side to take photos....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716320775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14506838, "authorName": "Chucks32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chucks32/", "bidAmount": 10300, "content": "$10,300 bid placed by Chucks32", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716325342, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14506854, "authorName": "Davey_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Start and driving video, please.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716325408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14507766, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure about \u201832, but on \u201836 the frame is stamped with the VIN equivalent in several places, with one easily seen on the top of the driver\u2019s side frame rail forward of the fire wall.\r\nWhile the engine was replaced, the transmission may not have been; again, in the \u201836, there is an access port just forward of the shift lever which allows inspection of the top of the bell housing where a number originally matching the frame number would have been stamped. Should the bell housing and frame numbers match, the car is \u201cnumbers matching\u201d, save for the engine, which was never stamped with the frame number. Hope this ramble is helpful.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1716330864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14509275, "authorName": "brabhamracer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brabhamracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jacques 160: Thank you Jacques. Will check for the access port in the morning\r\nJJMCNC2: Yes, Fuel gauge works. Yes, the side curtains and rods are in great shape and included. Should be pictures of them. I will add if they are not with the pictures", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716350358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14509361, "authorName": "TD1932", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/td1932/", "bidAmount": 15032, "content": "$15,032 bid placed by TD1932", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716353511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14509529, "authorName": "Chucks32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chucks32/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Chucks32", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716370034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14509638, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Note to all: I sold my coach maroon 1936 last year on another popular auto auction site. I believe this \u201832 to be a better example than my own, and not simply because of the Dearborn Award.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716375054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14510444, "authorName": "brevennaugh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brevennaugh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is pretty and probably makes a great driver. \r\nBut how in the world did it get a Dearborn award? Dearborn Awards used to be pretty prestigious and hard to come by. This car has an incorrect engine block and most of the external engine components including intake manifold, carburetor, fuel pump, distributor, crankcase,and maybe more. I would have thought those items alone would have disqualified it. Then, there's the hydraulic brakes that weren't available in 1932.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1716386097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14514008, "authorName": "brabhamracer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brabhamracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Side Curtains, support rods, and original tool kit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716403653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14514047, "authorName": "brabhamracer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brabhamracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Davey Jones\r\nIt is raining in Idaho, Even though the car has side windows and goggles...Maybe later.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716403763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14514072, "authorName": "brabhamracer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brabhamracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jacques 160\r\nPictures of side curtains and supports pictures added along with original tool kit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716403859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14514550, "authorName": "brabhamracer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brabhamracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I apologize for the VIN verification as I am assisting widow (current Owner) of a special friend who recently passed away. I know where the VIN number is on the top of the frame rail in two places, however the body and fender supports are bolted and sitting on top of the frame rail. I have added pictures of the following to support the VIN 18107930.\r\n1) Original B-J Summary sheet that there people had verified the VIN.\r\n2) B-J 2008 Bill of Sale for $98K showing the Vin of 18107930.\r\n3) AZ DMV permit showing the VIN 18107930.\r\n4) ID Application of Title and VIN Inspection by ID DMV showing VIN 18107930.\r\nI will continue to look for another place for the VIN ID.\r\nSeller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716405617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14517085, "authorName": "Davey_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brabhamracer (seller) I wouldn\u2019t want to drive it in the rain either. It\u2019s such a beautiful car I just hope it brings a good price. I am particularly drawn to the phaeton body style because it\u2019s open, like a roadster and feels so good with the air rushing by, but it also has that big back seat area so you\u2019re not restricted to bringing along just one friend.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716415629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14519884, "authorName": "Leafvalley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leafvalley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Nice Ford V8. Image 53/61 shows a second place award in the touring division (not concourse) at the 2008 Grand National meet sponsored by the Early Ford V8 Club of America.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716473819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14531509, "authorName": "brabhamracer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brabhamracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jacques160 Thank you\r\nVIN Stamp located and picture uploaded.\r\nSeller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716572902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14535617, "authorName": "brabhamracer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brabhamracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VIN ID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716585579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14540656, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brabhamracer \ud83d\ude4c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716658910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14545127, "authorName": "1935V8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1935v8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brevennaugh This is a wonderful example and deserves the award received in 2008. The Award is a \u201c Touring Class \u201c award , 2nd Place The \u201c Touring Class \u201c is to encourage Early Ford V8 cars to be driven and collected. To often those that have reached Dearborn Award Standard for judging rather than for Touring Class are trailered to meetings and return to their museums or private collections immediately after judging. 1000 point cars have there place but without the Touring Class cars the EFV8 Club of America would be much the poorer. This is a lovely example well worth preserving.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716717843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14545166, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1935V8 Totally agree; I owned a \u201cconcours queen\u201d for several years and sold it because I feared driving it (though I greatly enjoyed it when I did)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716720960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14556676, "authorName": "juricastricumnl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juricastricumnl/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by juricastricumnl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716841252, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14557088, "authorName": "Fcastella", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcastella/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Fcastella", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716842884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14560608, "authorName": "ModelAkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modelakid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Minor correction: the headlamp buckets and hub caps are stainless steel, not chrome plated. Beautiful car with an engine similar but much more power than the original 32 V8, which had overheating issues. However juice brake conversions are not for me; I know how to properly sort out mechanical brakes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716910616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14560869, "authorName": "c_ster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c_ster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it really difficult to take the roof down? (My ignorance abounds). I wonder why many auction a convertible and photo it only with the top up? Thoughts?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716912707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14561282, "authorName": "jonkazanjian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonkazanjian/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by jonkazanjian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716915728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14562258, "authorName": "Fcastella", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcastella/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Fcastella", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716918684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14562650, "authorName": "TD1932", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/td1932/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by TD1932", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716919863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14562830, "authorName": "gaemaj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaemaj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@c_ster I think it's because most of these convertibles have damaged top. They put it up so bidders can see the top condition. I like it the best when both top down/up photos are posted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716920493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14562895, "authorName": "Fcastella", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcastella/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by Fcastella", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716920738, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14563038, "authorName": "larryredmon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryredmon/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by larryredmon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716921254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14563295, "authorName": "blandina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blandina/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by blandina", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716922143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14563431, "authorName": "larryredmon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryredmon/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by larryredmon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716922550, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14563929, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if the next owner will spend as much time as the current owner does in cleaning the undercarriage? This stunning 32 is as clean underneath as it is on the top side. Fantastic looking and well kept automobile. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716923887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14563946, "authorName": "larryredmon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryredmon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/28/24 for $55,000 to larryredmon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716923940, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14563961, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car, fantastic buy. Congratulations", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1716923984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14563983, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy. You couldn't restore for that. Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716924110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14564779, "authorName": "larryredmon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryredmon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm surprised that the 32 went so cheap. It seems that many buyers are aging and the younger generation just does not get the old vehicles. At 81 years old, it won't be that long and all the cars I have bought on BAT will be back for sale. Thanks for all the comments you folks have made regarding all the vehicles for sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1716926685, "type": "comment"}]