[{"id": 3165331, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just bought an Atom a couple months ago. Just did my first track weekend in it. I cannot imagine a better car for hpde. Brakes are simply inexhaustible. Tires will last a long time. Honda motor. As a man in the throes of mid-life crisis, I highly recommend.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1555734619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3165337, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Atom, the modern day Super Seven. Nothing superfluous, it\u2019s only about the driving.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1555735086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3165396, "authorName": "kess", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kess/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "K20A in an Ariel? Can there be a way to make this more trackable? This must be scary fast!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555741121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3165408, "authorName": "blackrs911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackrs911/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by blackrs911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555742905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3165531, "authorName": "cjcvi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjcvi/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by cjcvi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555763598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3165536, "authorName": "USAF_TRobertson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usaf_trobertson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How difficult is it to register these cars and put plates on them? I remember hearing a lot of states were cracking down on road legal Atoms.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555763720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3165624, "authorName": "RareAir1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rareair1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Seller, I noticed Georgia license plates and read where the car is sold on a bill of sale. Do you have a Georgia title available ? Thank You.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555766352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3165643, "authorName": "Periokid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/periokid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@APMoriarty Looks like Montana plates.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555766727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3165722, "authorName": "dmlowers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmlowers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, I too would like to know the answer to the title question. Great car. Any video on the car running? Many thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555768539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3165892, "authorName": "lotuseras", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotuseras/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by lotuseras", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555773020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3165928, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Atom registration is a state by state, or even county by county conundrum. I recommend checking your local dmv. I am in a state where they are legal (FL), and yet my county guy insisted it was not legal. Fun times. Eventually I worked it out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555773728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3165941, "authorName": "racn2win", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racn2win/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by racn2win", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555774047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3166003, "authorName": "Tom1944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom1944/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by Tom1944", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555776370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3166122, "authorName": "TIRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@givemeyourcar I would love to know what you had to do to resolve the street legal licensing issue in Florida. I am very interested in this car but only if I can get a Florida tag.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555780154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166125, "authorName": "TIRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiracing/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by TIRacing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555780189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3166157, "authorName": "clintonmomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clintonmomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TIRacing you could always register it in South Dakota they allow non resident registration.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555781688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166251, "authorName": "ldcalabrese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldcalabrese/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by ldcalabrese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555784950, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3166282, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tiracing its my understanding that outside of Dade county you should be ok. Honestly though I'd just go to the DMV and check. Because in Dade it was SUPPOSED to be fine, but then some new lovely guy was in charge, didnt know how to register kit cars, and so decided to just say no. I gave up and registered Montana. I'm not down with letting the state ruin my midlife crisis.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1555786775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166290, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No title. It is technically a kit car. Several states are kit car friendly. Montana being one.\r\nTexas is not kit car friendly. Depends on your state. I know some have been successful in Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Depends on your local tag authority.\r\nBecause the engine is Euro Spec it does not have OBDII. If your location requires emissions there is no way to test this engine. Montana does not require emissions or title for kit cars.\r\nThere are several local Ariel Atoms registered in Montana.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555787189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166303, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a video driving. Too large to post here. I will see if I can post it on youtube and supply a link. 300 hp in a 1300 pound car accelerates hard. Motor Trend tested this version a few years ago and did 0-60 in 2.9 seconds.\r\nhttps://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a16581450/ariel-atom-3-specialty-file/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555787592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166318, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since there is no ignition key the vehicle has a Sterling Excel engine immobiliser.\r\nThere is a small transponder tag that must be held close to the dash once the vehicle is power up. This unlocks the immobiliser until the next power cycle. There is a spare transponder tag included with the vehicle", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555788103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166338, "authorName": "Dpert1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpert1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance the LLC (tag) comes with the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555789063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166353, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure what you are referring to LLC (tag).\r\nThere is not a tag currently registered to the vehicle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555789702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166381, "authorName": "Lotus07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotus07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think the state I'm living in will consider it a kit car since it was delivered from the manufacturer fully assembled. An MSO and a bill of sale might do it. Is the MSO available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555790458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166426, "authorName": "Jmodz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmodz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll chime in here as I have owned an Ariel Atom and have gone the LLC route. It is the absolute best option for these cars. Montana is very Atom friendly and I never had an issue with registration there. Insurance is the only real hassle you will run into unless you plan to register in your state as it is state to state. I had Rally Insurance on mine and the company there is fantastic. They insure most of the Atoms in the US and are very accommodating. Just a heads up for anyone bidding...I am not sure how you will register this car without a title. I wonder how it was registered before without a title...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1555792497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166444, "authorName": "racn2win", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racn2win/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by racn2win", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555793284, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3166530, "authorName": "Sernorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sernorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The easiest states to register this in would be Vermont, Florida, and Georgia. Vermont is very non resident friendly. You won\u2019t have any issues there, ask me how I know ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555797513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166532, "authorName": "racn2win", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racn2win/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do you know?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555797579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166534, "authorName": "TIRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tiracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why do you not have a title? It is my understanding all kit cars come with an MSO which is then converted to a title in your local state. At least that is how it worked on the two \u201ckit cars\u201d I purchased in the past.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555797599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166537, "authorName": "Dpert1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpert1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, the Montana tags in the pics seemed to imply a Montana registration (and thus an LLC to register it to).\r\n\r\nI was under the impression Florida was really Atom adverse due to some arrogant Atom owner pissing off the DMV. Is that no longer an issue?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555797805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166620, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2nd vote on Rally for insurance. They are straight shooters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555801820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166649, "authorName": "PanozRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panozroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller - car looks pristine to me. Any track time? Atlanta Motorsports Park ever? Also - where would one get service on this? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555803378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166697, "authorName": "RareAir1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rareair1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question to seller ? Do you have a Montana (or any other state ) title ? Many Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555806767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166700, "authorName": "RareAir1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rareair1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Again to seller. I may be able to title in TN if you have an MSO. Do you have one ? Thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555806965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166702, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Service for anything related to engine/trans can be done anywhere that does Honda products. As for the rest, well there isn't much else. \r\n\r\nMy experience so far with the factory (TMI) has been stellar.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555807204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166766, "authorName": "Whosurbud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whosurbud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is a MSO included?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555811900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166787, "authorName": "WTDickey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wtdickey/", "bidAmount": 12300, "content": "$12,300 bid placed by WTDickey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555812959, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3166892, "authorName": "Daverett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daverett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmm... no title or MSO? Probably can\u2019t register in GA. \r\n\r\nThere was a dealer that imported some AA kits from Asia that were manufactured under license. But I think they came with an MSO and due to legal restrictions he was Not legally allowed to call them Atoms. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m kind of interested, but just don\u2019t know how to get a GA tag & title.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555822085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167428, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NO MSO. Bill of sale only.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555867198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167569, "authorName": "Sernorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sernorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wstaab does this vehicle have a VIN? If so, can your provide it? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555876014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167571, "authorName": "Sernorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sernorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racn2win been there done that. It\u2019s a pay to play nation...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555876188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167633, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NO VIN. Serial number AA30124\r\n To summarize: no VIN, no MSO, no Title. Bill of Sale from a licensed Texas Automobile dealer. Bill of Sale from me to the buyer. Bill of Sale for non title vehicles are legal in Georgia for transfer of ownership.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555880222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167641, "authorName": "Sernorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sernorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@racn2win no VIN changes things significantly, but still doable if patient enough\r\n\r\n@wstaab thanks! GLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555880700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167690, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "17 digit VIN's are only issued by recognized Automobile Manufacturers.\r\nVIN's issued by States for kit cars are not 17 digits. I have several kit cars with State issued VIN's.\r\nA VIN is not required for insurance only some unique form of identification such as a chassis serial number. The Ariel is currently insured through American Modern along with my other collector cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555883303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167711, "authorName": "Dpert1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpert1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, how did it receive a Montana tag?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555884508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167759, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Montana has no emissions and will register kit cars on a bill of sale.\r\nDo some research. https://www.mtvehicles.com/about-us/faq/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555887563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167761, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shot video. Recorded at 1080fps. Youtube dumbs it down to 480fps.\r\nhttps://youtu.be/QzzP_6Gkr-8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555887650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167866, "authorName": "Denteen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denteen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would not mind buying a track car like this on a bill of sale, as I have one now in CA on a bill of sale (1989 944). It has not been registered sine it was track prepped and it is not street legal. Trailer it to the track and use it as intended. I can obviously see how buyers would like a title, but it isnt necessary as long as both parties are in agreement. \r\nI would absolutely love to have this as a track car. badass! GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555895093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167944, "authorName": "holmes929", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/holmes929/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by holmes929", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555900721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3168014, "authorName": "1969Torrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1969torrey/", "bidAmount": 20100, "content": "$20,100 bid placed by 1969Torrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555906157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3168242, "authorName": "elecktronika", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elecktronika/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Isn't the K20A itself a JDM engine?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555939211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3168262, "authorName": "Sernorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sernorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wstaab good info, I like the route of least resistance and IN MY EXPERIENCE which includes no kit cars but only vehicles with 17 digit VIN the process is smoother regardless of state.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555939866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3168284, "authorName": "Skid51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skid51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems 90% of discussion here is around ability to register. For someone who doesn\u2019t need that (i.e. just looking for a good track car and will trailer it to track) how does this stack up against an uncompromised track car, say a Radical?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555941084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3168375, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Honda K20A engine was used in the Civic Type R in the UK.\r\nTMI sourced the engines form the UK and added the supercharger in the USA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555943854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3168393, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have not driven the Ariel Atom on the track.\r\nI have other track only cars.\r\nWe have several Radical's at our local track.\r\nSR1, SR3, and the 650HP RXC Spyder.\r\nThese are downforce cars and pure track cars. Not street legal in the USA.\r\nThere are several Ariel Atoms owned by members at the local track.\r\nThey are drivers cars. Good mechanical grip, light weight, plenty of power with great brakes. Low maintenance and parts available from TMI in Virginia.\r\nRadical offers a school where you can drive a Radical on the track.\r\nhttps://primal.racing/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555944421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3168485, "authorName": "BHollingsworth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhollingsworth/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by BHollingsworth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555947005, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3169251, "authorName": "OUGNIP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ougnip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If i buy this, can i register it in Florida? i'm not interested in only a track car, and i know there are some atoms titled in FL.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555958379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3169591, "authorName": "wstaab (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Check with your local Florida Tag Office.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555961238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3169739, "authorName": "OUGNIP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ougnip/", "bidAmount": 26969, "content": "$26,969 bid placed by OUGNIP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555962098, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3169895, "authorName": "rcrowder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcrowder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Skid51 Having driven a Radical SR4 for a number years (sold here last year) the Radical is a true high downforce track car. The Ariel as fun as they are do not have and cannot achieve the aerodynamics to match a Radical or other similar \"bodied\" race car. The Ariel by nature being an exoskeleton car has far too much disturbed air because of the swiss cheese nature of its surfaces. However, for HPDE track days I don't think extreme performance is necessarily the goal and there is a lot to be said for the longevity of a Honda car engine over a high strung motorcycle engine.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555963144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170758, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drive this on the street - really. May as well install a motorcycle engine on a wheelbarrow. Be just as safe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555971584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3171098, "authorName": "Chitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OUGNIP Florida will let you register a wheelbarrow with a motorcycle engine, and certainly an Atom (as long as it isn\u2019t one of the track only models). We had a couple in my town.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1555979899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3171335, "authorName": "holmes929", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/holmes929/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by holmes929", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555986501, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3171416, "authorName": "OUGNIP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ougnip/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by OUGNIP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555989182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3171420, "authorName": "holmes929", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/holmes929/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by holmes929", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555989341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3171422, "authorName": "OUGNIP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ougnip/", "bidAmount": 33929, "content": "$33,929 bid placed by OUGNIP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555989390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3171432, "authorName": "holmes929", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/holmes929/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by holmes929", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555989900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3171464, "authorName": "OUGNIP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ougnip/", "bidAmount": 39999, "content": "$39,999 bid placed by OUGNIP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555990936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3175518, "authorName": "macygray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macygray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not familiar with the various different models of these, but some of them can be incredibly fast, for example around the N\u00fcrburgring. Here's the best video I've found:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abAogAUyoTE", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556090825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3180156, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are so cool. I doubt that there are more than three people who frequent this site that aren't dying to take one for a spin. My brothers F40 that we picked up together more than a dozen years ago and sits in a garage a stone throw from mine doesn't inspire the curiosity in me like this car does. I envy the enthusiast that has the mindset to actually buy and use one of these. If you're that person, bid away I say. Life can be ponderous. Not so much with this car I imagine. GLWA buyer and seller! Thanks for letting me share. Epic little machine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556204996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3180181, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@macygray that video is a riot! :) Video game type madness these things are!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556205387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3181445, "authorName": "Jetstar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetstar/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Jetstar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556220110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3181709, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For better or for worse, it isnt possible to drive these and not have to answer questions to everyone who sees them. Cool thing is, everyone smiles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556221510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3185646, "authorName": "dotheleo2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dotheleo2/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by dotheleo2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556309782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3186385, "authorName": "auctionhauslive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auctionhauslive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love ariels", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556315613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3186426, "authorName": "Robocop305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robocop305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will be watching this one. Let\u2019s see if it meets reserve. These Ariel\u2019s are expensive and most people don\u2019t appreciate the value. Great machines!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556316026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3186475, "authorName": "Sonnys11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnys11/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by Sonnys11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556316514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3186481, "authorName": "Sonnys11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnys11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/26/19 for $43,000 to Sonnys11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556316636, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3186483, "authorName": "Robocop305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robocop305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a gift!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556316679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3186486, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do you spell fun?\r\n\r\n@Sonnys11 new car - have fun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556316689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3186489, "authorName": "Robocop305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robocop305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great purchase! I thought the reserve would go a lot higher than this. You got a great car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556316733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3186491, "authorName": "Sonnys11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnys11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well...I feel like i got a steal...kinda hoping it's not stolen ;)", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1556316747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3186502, "authorName": "Robocop305", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robocop305/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Highway robbery my friend. I didn\u2019t even tried bidding thinking that the reserve was a lot higher. I learned my lesson!! Enjoy this incredible machine!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1556316897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3186514, "authorName": "j4c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j4c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm a confounded fool for not bidding.\r\nCongrats to the winner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1556317040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3186704, "authorName": "thoward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thoward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tried to bid $44500 in the last minute and looks like I didn\u2019t have a current card on file (total fail of bringatrailer.com). You got a steal, enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556320046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3187558, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy crap. That's a HELL of a good deal my friend", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556371698, "type": "comment"}]