[{"id": 15335413, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Chevron B19 looks very fun, very cool ,and very fast. And when (actual) work simmers down, I need to remember to check out that Watkins Glen footage. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724242622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15335432, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "290 HP is a pretty stout number for a normally aspirated 2 liter four. Those Cosworth BD series engines were an exceptional design.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1724243017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15335450, "authorName": "Tlinerud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlinerud/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Tlinerud", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724243209, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15335554, "authorName": "MGB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgb6/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by MGB6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724244648, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15335588, "authorName": "britracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember in the 80's going to road Atlanta for the svra vintage races. It was an amazing time where incredible cars were still brought out to race. I saw Maserati 200, 250 sports prototypes, multiple gt40',s, Ferrari 512 and Porsche 904,906,907,908, as well as 550 spiders. One memory is stamped in my mind, and that was Brian Redmond every year toying with his class. He won almost every single time, sometimes he would drop back to the rear of the field, just so he could make his charge to the front...he was a man among boys in that b19, so much fun to watch.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1724245029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15335798, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best driving video of the year! \r\n\r\nProbably the best ever posted to Bring-A-Trailer and just a master class of perfection getting from point A to B on a race track!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1724246940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15335799, "authorName": "shkeller55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shkeller55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was at Road Atlanta for one of those vintage races. Brian Redman drove that Chevron like a rocket. He lapped one guy I knew twice in a ten-lap race!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724246947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15335820, "authorName": "ForzaV12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forzav12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen this car run at a number of vintage events. Ed and the car were a fixture out here. If there was a faster combo of driver/Chevron, I'm not aware of it. GLWA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724247117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15335842, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is absolutely cooler than shoot. It just stirs me up. Fabulous video, too. \r\nGLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724247302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15335864, "authorName": "911r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by 911r", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724247485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15335920, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many times have you seen that the seller, the 35 years owner and the race car driver are all the same person. I have raced in 10 different Chevron cars, but this iconic car was always my favorite one. The only reason for selling this car is that I have finally retired after 60 years racing in 602 race weekends. Please use the \"contact seller\" button on the listing to contact me directly. Thanks for watching my Chevron B19.", "likes": 28, "timestamp": 1724247917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15335923, "authorName": "GSJohnson57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsjohnson57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@911r, Think it can out run a Falcon? \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724247931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15336050, "authorName": "formularacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/formularacer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller is a class act. Having known him for over twenty years as the head of H.S.R West. A consummate racer, always helpful, There is a lot of history here driver and car G.L.W.A, Ed !", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1724249025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15336074, "authorName": "jmesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmesh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of good backstory on this car (and Ed!) in the excellent book \"Ed Swart: From Zandvoort to Daytona\"\r\n\r\nNice to see it here and I wish it were in my price range. I hope it has another 35 years on track with the next owner.\r\n\r\nBest of luck with the auction.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1724249183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15336817, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We don't need no steenking video games! Great car. GLWTS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724254154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15337285, "authorName": "BDA_Europa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bda_europa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edswart, beautiful car! I'm sure it is A LOT of fun! I'm curious why the Accusump. Certainly the motor has a dry sump and the Accusump would not be useful for pre-oiling since you would rebuild the motor before your bearings became worn.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724257044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15337424, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The oil tank is located up front far away from the engine. In case of an oil shortage to the engine due to failure of oil pump the accusump kicks in. It did safe me an engine once at Rd.America when the pump poulie came loose.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1724257767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15339324, "authorName": "BDA_Europa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bda_europa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edswart, thanks! That makes a lot of sense.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724264011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15344713, "authorName": "gareyg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gareyg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, if Ed is selling THIS car, he must really be retired! I was helping Ed at the track back in the 80's while I was in college. I'd finally stopped in to look at the unknown cars in his showroom because I'd never seen an Abarth or a Bitter before but there they were! Next thing I know, I'm in the back looking at all the cars and offered to help with the two-man task of reinstalling rear springs on the Ferrari GTE is was preparing for an event! After that, Ed took me to a lot of great tracks and events, including the 1st Chicago Historics at Road America where he introduced me to Stirling Moss and an IndyCar rookie named Arie Luyendyk! I had a lot of early racing highlights with Ed, too many to count, and will always be grateful for all he taught me. Oh yeah, we had dinner at the Palm Springs Vintage race with Brian Redman, the original B16 Spyder driver mentioned below!", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1724283539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15344726, "authorName": "gareyg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gareyg/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by gareyg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724283577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15346060, "authorName": "james.buskirk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james.buskirk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Magnificent! Best of luck with the auction, and enjoy a long and happy retirement.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724299548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15346262, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wondering if this has ever been driven to the Pelican Parts cars and coffee in RPV? What a trip that would be taking this on the street. Officer, I'm just going to get coffee on this fine Saturday morning.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724307131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15346263, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 11971, "content": "$11,971 bid placed by Y2K911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724307142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15348266, "authorName": "Ferry400", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferry400/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edswart\r\n\r\nYour B19 is as much known as \"Beurlys\" Jean Blaton's B19... and I know what I'm taling about !!!\r\n\r\nGood luck with your sale", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724342234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15348746, "authorName": "NK_TiSA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nk_tisa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen this car racing here on the west coast for many years and have raced against it several times. It is a wonderful land historic car, well driven and fast. Whoever buys this will not be disappointed. Good luck with the sale Ed, and I hope you still come out to the races occasionally.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724345557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15349166, "authorName": "RSM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sorry to see it go, Ed. You and the car sang the same song. I hope this finds you well. And my thanks for being so fair to this fledgling racer years ago. I'll always appreciate it. Let's watch this jewel of a race car knock it out of the park.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724346995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15351757, "authorName": "10tenths", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/10tenths/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bobby Rahal has one of these (I'm not sure it's a Chevron, but a 2 litre sports racer) and I heard him say it's one of his favorite cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724355273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15355653, "authorName": "RacerKurt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerkurt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tenths Mr. Rahal had a Chevron B16... I own and race a B16.. I would agree with him: its a heavenly car to own/race... Fellow racers that drive B19s also love them.. Chevrons are good things.. Best and GLWTA .. Kurt \r\n\r\nhttps://www.chevronracingcars.com/news/news01/news01.html", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724372228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15356303, "authorName": "ThunderAcres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderacres/", "bidAmount": 12222, "content": "$12,222 bid placed by ThunderAcres", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724378995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15357478, "authorName": "macmacma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macmacma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a B19 as well, and have raced with Ed for almost 15 years. They are easy to drive and learn in and very very fast when you get up to speed. The braking and cornering capabilities are astounding. 300ish hp gives Great power to weight since the car weighs about 1250 lbs dry. Ed is a Great guy/driver and the car is beautiful and very fast. Best of luck to the bidders!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1724417591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15359617, "authorName": "65-GTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65-gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the comments below.. @seller does sound like a class act. A phrase tossed around today like it is easily earned... but in the past, when so labeled, it carried serious weight to it.\n\nI recall being taken under the wing of a autobody shop owner when I was in grade school. I would on walks home from school stop and look at the drag car they campaigned. On occasion, if he was outdoors and would ask if there was anything I wanted to know about the car. After a couple of times of this, I was asked if I wanted a after school job, and was handed a broom.\n\nLeaned a full set of restoration and collision repair there, from middle school through high school. As a result, fully paid for my own expensive pvt college by the time I went to college. The restoration skills learned carried on as a lifetime hobby and over 18 self restored classics. That autobody shop owner was a class act to bring a kid (truly a kid) under his wing, over many years.\n\nJust an antidote of when 'class act' meant class act, as this seller appears to be. Such engaging people through simply their shear passion of what they do, to take people in on a hunch, are indeed a rare breed today.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1724433020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15366194, "authorName": "kc9440", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc9440/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Ed. Love the car.\r\nI am 6ft and 225 lbs. If I may ask how large are you and how is the size of the cockpit? 2nd question is with the steering column is between the clutch and brake pedal, does that interfere with size 11 shoes? Last when was the B19 last driven in anger?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724454567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15371433, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was a similar claimed Swart/Canon B-19 with -25 data plate offered on eBay for many months, rarely attracting legitimate bids. Same -25 ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724523833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15374178, "authorName": "raynekat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raynekat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely love this car. You\u2019d definitely be the \u201chit\u201d of your local track day with this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724536099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15374244, "authorName": "ImageStreetClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imagestreetclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the orange helmet in the video! \r\n\r\nSucces met de veiling (GLWTA)!\r\n\r\nGroeten uit Haarlem", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724536967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15374546, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kc9440- This car would work well for a driver 6 feet tall and 225lbs. I am 5'11\" and about 170lbs, but I have seen many fellow racers about your size fitting fine in a B19.The cockpit is large and you can replace the current seat with a larger custom one made for you. The steering shaft doesn't impact the space for your shoes on either side of it, but the use of narrow special racing shoes are always recommended. I last raced my B19 at Willow Springs early 2021, but have since turned and started the engine every few months.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724540159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15374681, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AirBoss - I've never listed my B19 on eBay.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724541536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15374916, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not surprised, not the right offering platform, however, the B-19 listings (there were also B-45 listings) were by a \u2018California Exotics\u2019 firm, including a YouTube narration. https://youtu.be/-pDRMZROs7o", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724544366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15379895, "authorName": "GLTL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gltl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AirBoss Apparently that \"California Exotic\" car is still for sale, as well as the B45. https://www.online-racer.com/product-page/1971-chevron-b-19\r\n\r\nNot claimed as an Ed Swart car, just 'in the style of'.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724615747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15380034, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GLTL And the same chassis number, DBE19-25, hence the confusion.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724617319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15382529, "authorName": "GLTL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gltl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AirBoss Poof! And now the ad is gone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724675382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15385891, "authorName": "Sweetness12.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweetness12.-user/", "bidAmount": 12472, "content": "$12,472 bid placed by Sweetness12.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724696097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15391818, "authorName": "Geneticsdude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geneticsdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May I ask what Class / Run group this would be in, in HSR or SVRA these days? thank you. Frank", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724720251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15392946, "authorName": "AirBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GLTL \u2026 and now the YT video is gone\u2026 poofx2!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724757905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15393060, "authorName": "GLTL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gltl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AirBoss I note that the B45 ad is still up, ostensibly an Ed Swart car as well.\r\n\r\nThere are any number of possible explanations. A well-known scam involves scraping content from other sources and posting a For Sale ad, hoping to catch an unwary buyer.\r\n\r\nAlso, there is a well-known (i.e. notorious) actor in the open wheel world who advertises cars that he does not own (including pictures) for high prices. If someone strokes a check, his play is then to buy the car (at some lower price) and immediately flip it to his sucker.\r\n\r\nInternet ads need to be read with many grains of slt.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724760658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15393680, "authorName": "STAddicott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staddicott/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by STAddicott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724767217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15393790, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are the top of the class for me in two-liter sports racers. Super history and ownership, with preparation second to none. It will be good to see it back out on the track. \r\n\r\nThe vintage racing scene has evolved in the wrong way as far as I'm concerned, with too many of the top-shelf cars now being held for the super events and not showing up at smaller events any longer. Hopefully we'll see this change back the other way in the next few years.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1724768170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15395711, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Geneticsdude- As far as I know my car with slicks and 2.0 Cosworth BDG will run in group 7 with both clubs. With SVRA in class Can-Am sportscars and with HSR in class H3.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724779291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15396913, "authorName": "Nick_OTeen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick_oteen/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Nick_OTeen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724782929, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15397505, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@STAddicott & Nick Teen - Thank you for your bids.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724784660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15397577, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nick OTeen - Sorry your name was incorrect. Thank you for your bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724784903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15400580, "authorName": "STAddicott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staddicott/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by STAddicott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724792750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15404868, "authorName": "STAddicott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staddicott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there any compression or leak-down data for the engine?\r\nDoes the fuel cell have foam in it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724853900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15404892, "authorName": "STAddicott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staddicott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a trailer available for sale separately?\r\nWhat is the overall width and length for purposes of sizing a suitable enclosed trailer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724854064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15405649, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@STAddicott- The engine was totally rebuilt late 2020 and installed early 2021. It was only used for about 50 minutes to make sure that everything was working. A compression or leakdown test has not been done. Foam in fuel cell was replaced in 2008. Unfortunately I sold my 22ft Hallmark trailer a year ago. The B19 is about 13ft long and 6 ft wide, but you need extra space for spare wheels, tools and other equipment, so a 20 or 22ft trailer is perfect.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724859563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15405753, "authorName": "MGB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgb6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Foam needs replacing and the belts and fire system?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724860254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15406560, "authorName": "Sbb0113", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbb0113/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Sbb0113", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724864747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15407791, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@STAddicott-I have still several Chevron cars and keep them all up to date in race ready condition for historic racing. In the B19, the Willans belts are good till end of 2025, but many organizations allow longer time if the belts are in perfect condition. The electric Life Line fire suppression system is from 2014 and still fully charged. The special FIA spec foam in the fuel cell is still in very good condition without any flaking or gummy. I empty the fuel cells when storing the car after each event. I will support the buyer with all-round advice how to run the car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724868098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15410075, "authorName": "STAddicott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staddicott/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by STAddicott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724873816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15412302, "authorName": "STAddicott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staddicott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The history is very interesting, I understand its a 1971/1990 car, the historic guys seem to be OK with DBE-19-25 and DBE-71-025. What is the difference between the Vin Malkie chassis update and the original Chevron chassis? Also interested in what was done in the 2009 re-build? I have a home in Adrian MI and knew Shierson, raced against Leppla often in Atlantic so I am familiar with some of the other B19 campaigners. Big fan of the BDG, no issues in historic with FVC to BDG?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724878824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15412764, "authorName": "macmacma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macmacma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've raced a BDG and FVC in my B19 and there's no issues running either engine in the US but if you want to race in Europe you'll end up I'm different classes based on engine size. Example: at classic le mans, with the FVC you're in Plateau 5 (a more competitive class for a b19, but you race against 5 liter cars like 917s) and if you have a BDG you're in Plateau 6 (where you race against 3 liter prototypes (936, Mirage M6, Lola DFV) and 935s)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724881567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15412824, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@STAddicott-The original chassis from Chevron Cars Ltd. is identical to the Vin Malkie chassis. They are both made with the same jigs and drawings, but we added some extra strength in Vin's for safety. In 2009 we replaced the floor and relocated the fuel filler port from the right side front (see picture 92 with Shell sticker) were it was with Monza cap, to the left center directly into the fuel cell (picture 151). This was also done for safety incase of side impact accident. Most B19's were changed to that modification. The Cosworth DBG engine is allowed in the USA and some European clubs, but FIA ruled clubs in Europe require an FVC, which is the steel block original engine from 1971. See also what macmacma just wrote. The newly made FVC engines from Richardson are very expensive and racing in Europe is also very, very expensive!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724882269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15419865, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1724956559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15420292, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My book \"Ed Swart from Zandvoort to Daytona\" about my 60 years racing was printed late 2021. In July 2022, I was invited to do book signing at the Zandvoort Historic GP, see second picture with Dutch ex Porsche driver and multiple Le Mans winner Gijs van Lennep. Third one with the famous Italian driver Arturo Merzario. Next one driving B19 at Willow Springs and last one victory picture with flowers in the Netherlands. The buyer of my B19 will get a signed copy of this book.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1724957948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15424586, "authorName": "RCSmith2g", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcsmith2g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chevron B-19 are just about the best vintage racers ever - - I've got one and have raced with and against this car for years! They are extremely quick on all of our CA tracks and usually beat the big V8 CanAm cars!! Much easier and fun to drive and easier to get up to \"front of pack\" speed then just about everything else. The B-19 won the World Championship of Makes first time out and they're still among the best of the 2 liter sports racers. I know this car and it's very solid and quick!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724972071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15429220, "authorName": "kc9440", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc9440/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by kc9440", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725039415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15430627, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kc9440-Thank you for your bid.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725043714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15430776, "authorName": "sewickleycars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sewickleycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "finally a bid this car commands.. well done", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725044275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15431083, "authorName": "thecarshrink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thecarshrink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you\u2019re gonna buy a vintage race car, this is the OG you get it from: \r\nEd Swart raced a Chevron B19 in period in the 1971 European 2-liter championship and also in South Africa where his co-driver was \"Jody Scheckter\"\u2026 as in the 1979 Ferrari F1 world champ!!!!\r\n- this is a well-sorted race car with just 1 hour on the engine\r\n- unlike a different Chevron sold on BaT recently, this one has all the correct equipment, including a FT200 Hewland transmission and the correct original Smith instruments\r\n- it has FIA papers, racing logbooks\r\n- tons of successful vintage-racing history at all the top tracks in Europe and the US, driven by the racer who founded the original 1971 Canon Racing Team that made this red/white livery so iconic. Ed racing the Canon B19 in 1971 made the covers of both Motorsport and AutoSport magazines that year.\r\n\r\nI was lucky enough to interview Ed Swart for a Ferrari event in May and I was blown away by his stories and just what a true gentleman he is. They do not make racing drivers like this anymore. Check out his wiki page\r\n\r\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Swart\r\nor better yet get his book it is fascinating \r\n\r\nRegardless @BringaTrailer 7 @EdSwart thank you for your service. Who ever gets this great car let us know where and when we can see it hopefully running!!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1725045305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15444686, "authorName": "billmagness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billmagness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought and raced a Royale sports racer in SVRA and HSR several, years ago and purchased the car mainly because it resembled the Chevron B19...of couse,the Royale was slower and less expensive, but still a lot of fun..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725197253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15444697, "authorName": "billmagness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billmagness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought and raced a Royale sports racer in SVRA and HSR several,and purchased the car mainly because it resembled the Chevron B19...of couse,the Royale was slower and less expensive, but still a lot of fun..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725197294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15449083, "authorName": "castlecombemotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/castlecombemotorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The one you really want...! This is a beauty", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725230136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15449143, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone. A reminder that my auction ends tomorrow (Monday) at 10 AM Pacific time. Please mark your calendars and set you alarms so you don't miss it. Thank you!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725231228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15449210, "authorName": "Solomonschris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solomonschris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can only say that the last listing I enjoyed so much was the Cadillac powered salt flats Speedliner. What a pleasure it is to be here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725231967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15449533, "authorName": "Shelby314159", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelby314159/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ran a B23 for years. Funnest vintage card ever. Best handling best stopping. All about. Carrying speed and keeping revs high \r\nHard to imagine a better sorted car than Ed Swarts car. Instant acceptance. Safety features added and only 1 hour on engine. The car evens feels safe on the track handling is so good. Any midsize track you\u2019ll kill the big block canal cars. A teal bargain for vintage racing. Bet smiles per dollar ever. \r\nGLA Ed!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725235886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15449933, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By the way, this is one of only 42 Chevron B19's in the world known, that was listed as an approved and genuine car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725241761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450296, "authorName": "Craig_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craig_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car from a great seller! Best of luck with this @edswart ...from the designated HSR West Wine server.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725249909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450721, "authorName": "Ken_diff_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ken_diff_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came here expecting a 502 cubic inch Chevy big block...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725279214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450746, "authorName": "Amazonjohnny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amazonjohnny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PERFECT FOR I+95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725279900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450882, "authorName": "leadslead51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leadslead51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ed, I just bought a copy of your book, it will be an honor to have it sitting on my shelf, I am a 70 yr old wannabe and its so much fun to bump fist with someone who actually made it, good luck on your retirement, robb gwaltney", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725282032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450929, "authorName": "ScoobyDone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoobydone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the successfully bidder, bring this beautiful machine to the SVRA where it will run in good company and be appreciated by all.\r\nWOW is all I can say. (...and, \"wish it was in my race budget!!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725282626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450935, "authorName": "roberto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roberto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brian Redman\u2019s go to vintage race car: Chevron B19.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725282702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451075, "authorName": "stokes28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stokes28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this beauty come with a couple of hours of coaching at Willow Springs?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725284605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451109, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stokes28- Yes, I will offer the buyer some coaching at Willow Springs Raceway and a signed copy of my book.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1725284960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451132, "authorName": "testa1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/testa1986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my favorite cars of all time. I always wanted one but the price scared me. 2 yrs ago I bought a 2003 Van Dieman P2 car, which is close to this experience. LOVED your driving video - the Glen is maybe my favorite track of about 30 tracks I have driven, and you drive it well. Good luck with this auction - the buyer will be a lucky guy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725285221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451301, "authorName": "Deano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After viewing all the photos and reading every comment, we are clearly not only dealing with an exceptional race car but also racing royalty.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725286779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451320, "authorName": "Look-what-I-bought", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/look-what-i-bought/", "bidAmount": 85000, "content": "$85,000 bid placed by Look-what-I-bought", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725287101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451536, "authorName": "Ppiracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ppiracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$85,000 would be a steel, unfortunately I think that won't make the reserve you probably looking over $200,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725289184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451544, "authorName": "ctracer18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctracer18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've only noticed this auction after being away. Vintage racing is my likely next stage in coming years, but there's not time for me to make a reasoned bid plan for this car. Selfish part of me hopes this is RNM to give me time, but it's clear that the seller and car are top drawer. GLWA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725289332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451692, "authorName": "abarthbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abarthbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr. Swart, fantastic race car. Good luck with the auction. From one Fiat-Abarth Berlina Corsa racer to another.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725290811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451710, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't buy the car. but sure can the book. Good luck with the sale and I look forwards to reading the book.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725290919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451785, "authorName": "propellerhead-tom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/propellerhead-tom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I raced in VARA in the early 90's and remember Ed and his B19 absolutely mopping up the class of much larger engined sports racers with this car. Such a great driver and always perfectly prepared car. One of the true ambassadors or auto racing here! Bravo!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725291613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451884, "authorName": "Ngsd101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ngsd101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I could still drive these the way they are supposed to be driven. My days are over for racing but someone should jump on this. Best bang for the buck in vintage racing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725292496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451978, "authorName": "wdunbar66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdunbar66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only driven to church on Sundays . . .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725293305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15451982, "authorName": "tco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't count the number of laps I found myself looking at the back of this car. Occasionally it would appear in my mirror.....when it was about to pass me.\r\nA superb driver and gentleman in an excellent car. Good luck Ed", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1725293311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452088, "authorName": "kc9440", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc9440/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by kc9440", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725294177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452130, "authorName": "stokes28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stokes28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even if you don't buy this beautiful little bolide, get a copy of Mister Swart's book and ride along with him on a lifetime journey in motorsports (5-point harness suggested).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725294565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452143, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A great car, a great driver, a life well lived. That is all we can ask.\r\n\r\nA period picture. Sometimes the phrase \"He was flying\" is apt.\r\nhttps://edswart.autosport.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ed-Swart-Actie-Abarth-Sportscar-01-768x512.jpg\r\n\r\nMr. Swart, his book, and his 275 GTB . Video (5 min 48 sec), well worth watching.\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTosxOA_ks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725294644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452145, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An amazing bit of racing history, ready to continue, with a valuable and useful store of spares, and offered by its equally significant owner (those who aren\u2019t familiar with Mr. Swartz\u2019s accomplishments would do well to investigate).\r\n\r\nOne-half hour to go. Compliments in advance to the winner for his determination (will be pricey) and his discrimination in choosing to pursue a remarkable vehicle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725294671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452166, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trying to correct misspelling, VIA SPELLCHECK, as usual. \r\n\r\nOf course Mr. Swart is the correct name. Spellcheck apparently has other ideas, and BAT is reviewing my comment for some indiscretion, so I cannot correct.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725294834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452173, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kc9440 I see that in November/23 you made mention of seeking out a B19 in another auction and true to your word, here you are as high bidder thus far. Good luck to you and all. This has been a fascinating auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725294884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452247, "authorName": "Forloveofcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forloveofcars/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by Forloveofcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725295458, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452260, "authorName": "Look-what-I-bought", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/look-what-i-bought/", "bidAmount": 102000, "content": "$102,000 bid placed by Look-what-I-bought", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725295569, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452277, "authorName": "dogandponyshow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogandponyshow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars are amazing to drive! I\u2019m really enjoying my B16 I bought on BAT recently", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725295678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452291, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am told it is important to refresh your browsers and not wait till the last few seconds to bid so your bids are not lost by the BaT server- Thank you.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725295801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452312, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way too cheap! I want in!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1725295996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452314, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by Bill_Noon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452326, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Once again, @Bill_Noon has shown himself as a man of his word. Well played, sir, well played", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725296067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452325, "authorName": "kc9440", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc9440/", "bidAmount": 107500, "content": "$107,500 bid placed by kc9440", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452333, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by Bill_Noon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452337, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bill is one of the few on here who may be able to drive the car to (or close to) it's potential. Make it So!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725296131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452341, "authorName": "Look-what-I-bought", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/look-what-i-bought/", "bidAmount": 112000, "content": "$112,000 bid placed by Look-what-I-bought", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452343, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cornbread good point. lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725296164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452347, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by Bill_Noon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452351, "authorName": "kc9440", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc9440/", "bidAmount": 117500, "content": "$117,500 bid placed by kc9440", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452359, "authorName": "Forloveofcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forloveofcars/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "$120,000 bid placed by Forloveofcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452362, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Though @Look-what-I-bought is trying to flex some nominative determinism.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725296251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452363, "authorName": "Look-what-I-bought", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/look-what-i-bought/", "bidAmount": 121000, "content": "$121,000 bid placed by Look-what-I-bought", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452364, "authorName": "Bill5558", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill5558/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With a little work, it sure would make a great cat for the street", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725296257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452367, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 122500, "content": "$122,500 bid placed by Bill_Noon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452369, "authorName": "dogandponyshow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogandponyshow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Crush it at cars and coffee\u2026\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725296282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452372, "authorName": "kc9440", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc9440/", "bidAmount": 124000, "content": "$124,000 bid placed by kc9440", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452374, "authorName": "Look-what-I-bought", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/look-what-i-bought/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by Look-what-I-bought", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452375, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That would be a waste of the cars' potential. Belongs on a track.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725296318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452381, "authorName": "kc9440", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc9440/", "bidAmount": 127000, "content": "$127,000 bid placed by kc9440", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452402, "authorName": "isolovers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isolovers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still a steal.....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725296467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452409, "authorName": "T-70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t-70/", "bidAmount": 128000, "content": "$128,000 bid placed by T-70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452415, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@T-70 thanks for your bid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725296551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452419, "authorName": "Itsbeer-30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsbeer-30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725296569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452424, "authorName": "juspassingthru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juspassingthru/", "bidAmount": 130000, "content": "$130,000 bid placed by juspassingthru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452438, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@justpassingthru If you win this you can change your handle to Justpassingyou.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1725296677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452442, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@juspassingthru= thanks for your bid", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725296680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452452, "authorName": "juspassingthru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juspassingthru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/2/24 for $130,000 to juspassingthru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725296721, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15452453, "authorName": "RPV1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpv1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulaions Ed. Mr. B19 will move forward to race another day. Shear art!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725296727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452456, "authorName": "stokes28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stokes28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow ... What a race! \r\nIf you didn't win the car at least a copy of Mister Swart's book. ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725296731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452472, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@juspassingthru has snuck in, and won the race, with just a single bid. Congrats mate, a very stylish way to collect your 6th victory on BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725296771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452512, "authorName": "juspassingthru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juspassingthru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am simply thrilled to be the next keeper of this fantastic race car. \r\n\r\nThank you Ed.\r\n\r\nI plan to keep her, and campaign her in California.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1725296981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452524, "authorName": "edswart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edswart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for buying my car @juspassingthru , i will be in contact with you soon. Also many thanks to all the bidders and to everyone with the nice comments.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725297060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452561, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sold stolen I wish I could\u2019ve stayed in but very happy for the new owner. He got a very special car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725297323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452635, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the buyer. Hope to see this one at the Monterey Historics.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725297741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15452752, "authorName": "SRF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tremendous car. Congrats and enjoy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725298261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15453071, "authorName": "Joules5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joules5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bill_Noon you really don't want to know what it was advertised for previously through Art Hebert at Motorportsmarket. I sure wish I'd pulled the trigger back then!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725299268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15453173, "authorName": "mschiefferly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschiefferly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I went and looked at this car when it was listed by Motorsports Market and met Ed. He is a wealth of knowledge and will be helpful getting the new owner up to speed. A very good car with lots of spares. I also bought a copy of Ed\u2019s great book. I ended up buying a Lola and will be looking to race against this Chevron.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725299579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15454000, "authorName": "RCSmith2g", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcsmith2g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a Great Price for a Great car!! . . . actually, as the owner of another B-19 who's raced with and against Ed since 1996, this price is about half of what they peaked at just a few years ago. I'm actually sad Ed sold his as it's been a big part of him since the car was new! As for me, I'll be buried in my B-19 - - or maybe the BT-29! \"More fun than I ever thought possible!\" - - R Smith aka Second Gear.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725301908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15454315, "authorName": "Lexday47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lexday47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great buy on a well documented Chevron especially with some spares, these are predictable and a blast to drive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725303158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455021, "authorName": "Ngsd101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ngsd101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm so glad I wasn't watching this as I might have owned a car I don't need! I can't believe it sold at this price.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725305934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15457572, "authorName": "Ferry400", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferry400/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow that's a bargain, I wished so much to be able to bid on it...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725316520, "type": "comment"}]