[{"id": 6908681, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty, love the blue with white. But shouldn't the inner fender liners be red? 8 track \"click click\" players rule. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631720549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6908838, "authorName": "hlweeks1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hlweeks1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@parshooter Only W-30s had red inner fender wells.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1631722446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6908842, "authorName": "lharveywi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lharveywi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "do all of the electronic components function properly? excluding the horn as mentioned?\r\nBeautiful car.....thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631722529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6908961, "authorName": "gaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaw/", "bidAmount": 1969, "content": "$1,969 bid placed by gaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631723685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6909002, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the foundation for the restoration was rust free. Great colors, the bench seat/column shift will hurt it a bit. Great looking car and like i have said many times, you just can't beat the GM A Body for engineering, simplicity, and reliability. Nice driver that can be taken to the next level with fun weekend projects.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631724010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6909104, "authorName": "steverini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steverini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m curious what the original paint code is from the Data trim tag ?\r\n\r\nIs the body code A ? Or 71 ?\r\n\r\nNice looking car", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631724956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6909533, "authorName": "cwmoser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwmoser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brings back memories. Wife and I drove off on our honeymoon in a 1969 442 convertible in 1976. Great driver and reliable - back then they were \"drivers\" rather than \"collectibles\" :-) These cars will always be desirable. I remember paying $800 for my 442 around 1974 and selling it for $1200 around 1978. First time I had ever made money on a car. Shows these 442's are always in demand.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631728664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6913506, "authorName": "PRPORSCHE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Brother had a 72 442 with 350 CI engine; Orange over White Buckets - I was in heaven but couldnt drive since i was 9 years old lol. I am looking for one now since i am an adult \r\nGreat Cars - esp 455 CI -", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631745818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6913597, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Steverini,\r\n\r\nThe color code is listed with a - (dash). After a lot of research I was told the reason being is because the car was special ordered ( which I was told when I purchased) and the car was factory painted a 1969 GM color selected by the purchaser. The actual color would be listed on the build sheet which unfortunately i do not have. Hope that clarifies.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631747041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6913609, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Iharveywi,\r\n\r\nAll electric componets with the exception of radio and 8 track work properly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631747246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6913950, "authorName": "Joeknowscobras", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeknowscobras/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Joeknowscobras", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631752343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6914251, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 4420, "content": "$4,420 bid placed by Y2K911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631756486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6914565, "authorName": "lharveywi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lharveywi/", "bidAmount": 10442, "content": "$10,442 bid placed by lharveywi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631762455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6914675, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 1969 442 Convertible was built in Fremont California and has remained in California. According to the previous owner (2nd owner) I am the 3rd owner of this vehicle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631765639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6914770, "authorName": "22truckie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/22truckie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, I own a black 1969 442, buckets, 4 speed, convertible with factory AC that is an excellent survivor. This car is missing a few details here and there but is overall a nice looking restoration. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631770166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6915370, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for looking at my 1969 Olds 442. This car was born and raised in California. The car was a special order by the original owner in 1969. The order included the paint color ( aqua colored ), bench seat, auto on column, tilt wheel, remote interior driver side mirror, vacuum trunk release ( button in glove box), rim blow steering wheel horn, 8 track player, power windows, power top, power front disc brakes and a power antenna.\r\nUnfortunately I do not have the build sheet.\r\n\r\nI purchased the car in 2013 and eventually began the restoration. The paint/body was professionally done at Customs By Lopez in Compton Ca. The bumpers are original (rechromed) and the original moldings were polished. The interior door panels, seat foam seat covers, sun visors and carpet was purchased at Legendary Auto interiors in New York. The seats were completed by Bills Auto Upholstery in Brea, Ca.. The new convertible top with glass rear window was installed at Bills Auto Upholstery. \r\n\r\n\r\nThe power convertible top is powered with a new motor, cylinders and hoses purchased at Convertible Service in San Gabriel, Ca.\r\n\r\nThe motor mounts, oil pan gasket, rear main seal and transmission reseal was completed at Overbys in La Habra, Ca. \r\n\r\nAny questions/comments please do not hesitate. \r\n\r\nThank You.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631800017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6915775, "authorName": "raoulr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raoulr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dad had a 1969 Cutlass S convertible that he bought in 1973 for $1100. Like the auction car, it had a dash for the color code on the data plate, and it was Fremont-built. The original owner told us she special ordered the car in 1968, specifying a 1968 Cadillac color: Arctic Blue. It was a great car that Dad drove and enjoyed for 20 years. Nice to see this beautifully restored example.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631804747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6917232, "authorName": "1970GTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kolector Have the engine and trans been rebuilt?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631817061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6917682, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1970GTO- under my ownership The transmission was thoroughly inspected inspected when it was resealed due to a minor leak. The trans shifts/functions perfect.\r\n\r\nUnder my ownership I did not do any engine work. Previous owner told me his mechanic went through engine to ensure all was proper. The engine is strong and runs great. I Never had a problem with it. This is a solid vehicle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631818569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921597, "authorName": "lharveywi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lharveywi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you able to add any videos of cold start, car running? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631845747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921743, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@iharveywi- I sure can do the video and try to figure out how to put it on the site. However, I will not be able to do it until Sunday when I arrive home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631848901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6921836, "authorName": "JeepsGunsTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepsgunstanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can always post a link to a youtube video in the comments @kolector\r\n\r\nPretty nice 442.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631852626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6922001, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jeepsgunstanks - Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631865389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6922541, "authorName": "steverini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steverini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kolector @raoulr very interesting info about the special paint color coding on the trim tag, the aqua color might\u2019ve looked great with the white interior and top but I can\u2019t imagine would look any better than the current color combination \r\nAlways good to learn more about these cars I like", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1631886478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6928206, "authorName": "capecodj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capecodj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there engine partial vin stamp pic? Maybe missed saw the engine stamp pics.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1631924177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6928529, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@capecodj - No, there is no picture of the engine vin. I can not see it. However, based on the history of the car I do believe it is the original engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1631932019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6932650, "authorName": "gaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@\u2013kolector (The Seller) \"No, there is no picture of the engine vin\". So...to be clear, is V.I N. not there(on raised pad on left front of engine block, below front cylinder, facing out toward fender) or do you not have access? It is fairly easy to photograph and may elevate bids on this particular car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632013737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6932657, "authorName": "gaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaw/", "bidAmount": 11442, "content": "$11,442 bid placed by gaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632013954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6932663, "authorName": "Anthony06484", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anthony06484/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Anthony06484", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632014009, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6932720, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gaw- Thank you. I will look tomorrow when I arrive back home", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632015317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6932738, "authorName": "Anthony06484", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anthony06484/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And if you can post a cold start and drive video that would be great", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632015860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6932778, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tomorrow/Sunday I will take and post video of cold start, running and a drive in the vehicle. I want everybody to be comfortable bidding on this car. There is nothing to hide. This is a beautiful solid turnkey 1969 muscle car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632016641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6934239, "authorName": "capecodj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capecodj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe the partial vin could be hiding behind a bracket in the way . It would be worth auction dollars to see if can locate. Need a scrubbing of the paint if covering as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632073361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6934818, "authorName": "gaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do like Black Plate(or Blue Plate) cars from California. And sellers that are engaged. It doesn't really get any better, IMHO. Good car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632077438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6935561, "authorName": "jdbrown0412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdbrown0412/", "bidAmount": 15300, "content": "$15,300 bid placed by jdbrown0412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632081925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6936285, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://youtu.be/0AHQ93g8x_s\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/-fTjnMynZIw\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/YbPJr63vwwQ\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/dlLeG4P2UjE\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/9tqxvswBBZ4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632087455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6936446, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There has been 5 videos posted on YouTube. The links have been sent to BaT and hopefully will be available soon . I will also be posting some photos including . For those who have requested the Vin plate from the engine I will post pictures showing a portion of the raised play but due to the alternator bracket I am not able to get a clear picture.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632090422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6936626, "authorName": "lharveywi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lharveywi/", "bidAmount": 16442, "content": "$16,442 bid placed by lharveywi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632093863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6936670, "authorName": "Anthony06484", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anthony06484/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Anthony06484", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632094852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6936674, "authorName": "gaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaw/", "bidAmount": 19690, "content": "$19,690 bid placed by gaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632094968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6936731, "authorName": "gaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kolector (The Seller)-\n Thanks for the videos. Well done. Seems like a good car all around. Digging the F 100, also. Dare I say, \"Bitchin'\". GL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632096201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6937047, "authorName": "lharveywi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lharveywi/", "bidAmount": 20442, "content": "$20,442 bid placed by lharveywi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632103057, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6937388, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632114491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6937392, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original Interior photographs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632114746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6938383, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@capecodj- I have attached photos of the engine plate where vin should be. I can not get good picture of entire plate due to the power steering bracket which is attached to the block and few other places thus blocking full view. Unfortunately at this time I do not have the time to remove the bracket.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632153016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6945220, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VIN for this car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632240514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6945730, "authorName": "uconnhusky2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uconnhusky2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the cold start it seems you have to press down forcibly on the gas a few times. Is that what I\u2019m hearing, and does that indicate an issue with cold starts, especially if it moves to a colder climate?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632245317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6946036, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@unconnhusky2- I am not sure what makes you think I am pushing on the gas pedal forcibly. What you hear is me normally pumping the gas pedal to put fuel into the carburetor seeing that it is not a fuel injected car. There is no issues with the cold start or a hot start. The car starts and runs perfectly. The automatic choke works as it should therefore there would be no issues starting the car in a cold climate.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632247415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6946722, "authorName": "capecodj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capecodj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "uconnhusky2 you may want to look into EFI adding if win!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632249874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6949680, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DO NOT MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS RARE CLASSIC 1969 OLDS 442 CONVERTABLE\r\n\r\nAuction ends tomorrow", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632265291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6949914, "authorName": "Arfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arfish/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Arfish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632268950, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6950097, "authorName": "Scott68GTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott68gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful survivor \r\n\r\nHave you had the suspension looked at? I notice what appears to be a driver\u2019s side lean", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632271760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6950566, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scott68GTO- thank you for the compliment. I can tell you that the car does not lean and it travels down the road straight and level.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632280779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6951255, "authorName": "1970GTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great opportunity here for the right buyer on a car with paint/interior restored and mechanical's being original? GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632316531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6951330, "authorName": "1Cobra1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1cobra1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@unconnhusky2 wow a bunch of nonsense. Am I allowed to say that here?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632317613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6951475, "authorName": "tomglaspie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomglaspie/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by tomglaspie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632319708, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6951516, "authorName": "925ltrain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/925ltrain/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by 925ltrain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632320086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6951660, "authorName": "mmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmark/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by mmark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632321843, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6951734, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 22442, "content": "$22,442 bid placed by Y2K911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632322575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6952272, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are now in the final hours of this auction. I would like to thank everybody for viewing, commenting and bidding. This is a car anybody would be proud to own and drive. Without recapping the entire auction the car is a beautiful classic muscle car born and raised in California. There has been a lot of time effort and money put into this car. It is a car you can take possession of drive it and enjoy it. This particular model is very rare and valuable . Knowing what this car is I would hope realistic bids are placed and someone becomes the new owner of this classic. Thank you all again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632328255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6952318, "authorName": "dontdofat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dontdofat/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by dontdofat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632328571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6952915, "authorName": "Arfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arfish/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by Arfish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632333276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953212, "authorName": "capecodj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capecodj/", "bidAmount": 25800, "content": "$25,800 bid placed by capecodj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632334878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953232, "authorName": "Vikingbeard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vikingbeard/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Vikingbeard", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632334951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953317, "authorName": "ram65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ram65/", "bidAmount": 35442, "content": "$35,442 bid placed by ram65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632335287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953638, "authorName": "tomglaspie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomglaspie/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by tomglaspie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632336367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953641, "authorName": "Ctartaglia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctartaglia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta love (not) the inappropriate shots/ downright silly comments by non-bidders. Its the only downside to BaT which is otherwise a great forum supporting the growth of this rapidly growing marketplace/hobby.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632336375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6953802, "authorName": "Chasin-Autos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasin-autos/", "bidAmount": 37750, "content": "$37,750 bid placed by Chasin-Autos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632336877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953873, "authorName": "Arfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arfish/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Arfish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632337144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953896, "authorName": "Chasin-Autos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasin-autos/", "bidAmount": 41969, "content": "$41,969 bid placed by Chasin-Autos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632337218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6953982, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting the ride height, on these cars, it's not easy, this one is just right, very sharp color combination", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632337552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954033, "authorName": "mhiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhiley/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by mhiley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632337792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6954051, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Talk about a last-second bid", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632337859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954059, "authorName": "Chasin-Autos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasin-autos/", "bidAmount": 42750, "content": "$42,750 bid placed by Chasin-Autos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632337894, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6954064, "authorName": "Chasin-Autos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasin-autos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not out yet!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632337916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954066, "authorName": "mhiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhiley/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by mhiley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632337919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6954071, "authorName": "Chasin-Autos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasin-autos/", "bidAmount": 43250, "content": "$43,250 bid placed by Chasin-Autos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632337929, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6954074, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You're on to a good one here", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632337952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954076, "authorName": "mhiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhiley/", "bidAmount": 43500, "content": "$43,500 bid placed by mhiley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632337955, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6954081, "authorName": "Chasin-Autos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasin-autos/", "bidAmount": 43750, "content": "$43,750 bid placed by Chasin-Autos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632337966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6954093, "authorName": "brisboats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brisboats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chasin is chasing ,chasin?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632338011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954102, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1969, a grand year for the USA, and all the grand cars they were made that year", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632338041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954116, "authorName": "Vikingbeard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vikingbeard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m gonna have to be chasing, chasin-autos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632338079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954118, "authorName": "Chasin-Autos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasin-autos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/22/21 for $43,750 to Chasin-Autos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632338086, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6954129, "authorName": "Vikingbeard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vikingbeard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh crap, I spent to long sending that comment and missed it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632338117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954137, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy. Love the 442.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632338129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954138, "authorName": "E666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So close to a $44,200 final price...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632338133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954139, "authorName": "PR_1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pr_1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Chasin-Autos\r\n\r\nWell Bought", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632338135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954151, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car, enjoy it, life's short, might as well have fun while we're here", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632338180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954161, "authorName": "Chasin-Autos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasin-autos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is AWESOME!!! My dad has a baby blue '69 442 convertible. My mom has a saffron yellow '69 442 convertible! Now we can cruise as a family with all 3! Yeehaw!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1632338232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954178, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you to all Bidders and congratulations to Chasin-Autos!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632338317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954192, "authorName": "uconnhusky2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uconnhusky2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats. And if that prior comment was directed at me, sir you are a jerk. I never heard a gas pedal pumped like that inless there was a problem and I\u2019ve owned a 69 Cutlass. I would have still bid but my limit was 40k with shipping. I\u2019d actually prefer a Cutlass S Coupe and I already own three collector cars. But this is a pretty well restored car, just out of my range for what I want. So maybe we should keep the criticism and judgement off the board.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632338418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954224, "authorName": "ViperACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viperacr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632338592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954426, "authorName": "kolector (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kolector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@uconnhusky2- Not sure what you were talking about but I did not direct any comment to you other than the one I answered for your question", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632339609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954448, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just because the gas pedal was pumped many times, does not indicate there's any problem whatsoever", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632339720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954583, "authorName": "Chasin-Autos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasin-autos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Both 1969 442's that my family currently owns are mint. When cold starting we have always pumped the throttle 3 times and turned the key...and it sounds exactly like the video in this listing", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632340273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6954622, "authorName": "mrhemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think there's anything wrong with the carburetor at all, and if there is a new accelerator pump plunger, is under $10", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632340435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6955199, "authorName": "uconnhusky2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uconnhusky2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "kole tor - not sure how to reply to just you. No it wasn\u2019t you. Someone else commented about people asking stupid questions that don\u2019t even bid and should be banned from bat. Mine was the prior question to his comment so I believe his attack was directed at me and inappropriate. The person had no basis for questioning my motivation, or anyone else\u2019s and making assumptions about bidding. I prefer to lie in wait and hope I\u2019d get a good deal. The sell price seems fair it\u2019s just more car than what I wanted and therefore more than I wanted to pay. 442\u2019s are in demand. I would love a simple 350 Supreme but I never see them offered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632342391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6955538, "authorName": "gaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way to go buyer and seller. Chasin-Autos was born into a Cool family. Good stuff. Love these cars, especially this year. Got tied up and kind of missed the end of this one. Another California car headed who knows where. Love to keep these local. Great car. God bless America.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632343746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6955696, "authorName": "1Cobra1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1cobra1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chasin-Autos congrats! I have a saffron 69 442 conv. myself. Great car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632344257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6958479, "authorName": "JeepsGunsTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepsgunstanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, this auction had it all! Cool car, a little drama, some comedy, a great seller, and a happy ending with the car going to a FAMILY Of 442 owners! This is why BAT is cool. \r\n\r\nGrats @Chasin-Autos enjoy your new ride!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632374281, "type": "comment"}]