[{"id": 6578581, "authorName": "1lotus1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1lotus1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car looks good.....Can't wait to hear the details as to how the selling dealer had the wherewithall to convert a T-top to a convertible.....THAT I've never heard of before.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627002977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6578591, "authorName": "OnlyTheBest888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlythebest888/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by OnlyTheBest888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627003140, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6578683, "authorName": "Msheiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msheiner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a shame to destroy such an otherwise nice car with the convertible modification. Turbo versions are rare these days and without the conversion would have commanded a much higher price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627005058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6578702, "authorName": "keith_k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Convertible conversion by Straman, I presume?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627005428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6578765, "authorName": "slimwhitman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slimwhitman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@keith_k : Yes. Straman conversion label is seen in photo 145.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627006672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6578775, "authorName": "fiatwins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatwins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would think the T-Top would be the one to convert structurally and the Straman conversion was/is first rate. They did Ferrari Testarossa's and Daytona's and many other brands and models. Very high quality conversions.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1627006931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6578802, "authorName": "5.9LTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5.9ltd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is awesome.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627007269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6578996, "authorName": "eng_prof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eng_prof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Said this last time one of these came up: looks damn good with the top down.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1627012100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6579142, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't remember ever seeing a conversion like this, perhaps I'm sheltered. I think it looks great and well executed. The fact that they did this to a T top car only makes me think they had a plan as far a structural rigidity was concerned. Add the turbo in and this looks like a \r\nreally fun car. Was a manual available? Might have been even more fun. This car has what at best can be generously described as a driver paint job, lots of cosmetic issues and I suspect this car look much better in the pis than in person. Just a guess.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627016442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6579451, "authorName": "DakotaMiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dakotamiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one really needs a driving video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627043134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6579470, "authorName": "GreasoBeaso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greasobeaso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JohnF1966\r\n\r\nManual transmission was available. \r\n\r\nAgreed on the paint job. It was very poorly masked.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627043515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6579520, "authorName": "stigpan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stigpan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627044279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6579663, "authorName": "Britnic777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britnic777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This seems very well designed and executed for an aftermarket convertible, but that's not really a high bar. It looks way better than some of Nissan's more recent factory offerings, and I'm looking at you 350z convertible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627046210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6579906, "authorName": "stev0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope they kept the T tops when they cut off the roof. Those are now worth almost as much as the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627049613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6579979, "authorName": "GreasoBeaso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greasobeaso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stev0001\r\n\r\nQuite the contrary. Z31 t-tops are essentially worthless. You can't give them away without giving the buyer free shipping which costs a fortune. Ask me how I know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627050516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6580373, "authorName": "ZTOGO (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztogo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A little bit of history as told by my husband. The car was bought in the year Datsun changed their name to Nissan. Previously, convertibles were not produced. The dealership decided to bring notice to the name change and model by having two t-tops converted, a blue one and this red one. The blue one was a cover page feature of a car magazine at that time. The car was an impulse buy but I married him anyway.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1627055119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6580419, "authorName": "ZTOGO (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztogo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Due to the popularity of the converted t-tops, Nissan then made it available in the following years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627055607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6580465, "authorName": "SWFFerrari430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swfferrari430/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car and Straman does some of the best convertible conversions (IE. Ferrari 400's, Testaraossas, etc.). Too bad it's an auto and the re-paint is a bit shady (need to learn how to mask off a car during a repaint! Something that was ingrained in my brain when I worked at my fathers body shop). The engine could use a good scrub/detailing, but otherwise appears to be great shape. Now.....trying to find a replacement top if/when required may be next to impossible. But driving down the road, this looks great with the top stowed. GLWTA!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627056102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6580561, "authorName": "yellowc7vert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowc7vert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm, should I bid or just wait for the next one?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627057152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6580933, "authorName": "vwbussed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwbussed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine if Nissan had actually made these. They look so good as a convertible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627061207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6581001, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've owned three Z31 Turbos, all 1984 50th Anniversary versions...two 5spds and one auto. The auto was hands down the more pleasant car to drive. Don't forget...these are soft GTs, not sports cars. So don't let the slush box deter you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627061670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6581692, "authorName": "stev0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GreasoBeaso That would certainly be news to me. My recollection is how easy it was to crack a T top, and then how expensive to replace- about $1200, as I recall. I treat ours very cautiously on our 85\u2019 for that reason but if you\u2019re correct that they\u2019re cheap now, it might be worth picking up an extra set.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627065138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6583945, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stev0001 @GreasoBeaso \r\nMy experience with t-tops for these...impossible to find when you need them, and impossible to find a buyer when you have an extra set. If you come across a reasonably priced set for that 'just-in-case' moment, I'd buy them. PS...you aren't going to find them in any junk yards any more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627075694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6585376, "authorName": "fiatwins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatwins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would bet this top is from a mainstream model so finding a replacement would probably not be a problem. It looks real close to a C4 Corvette, but knowing that this is an 84 and Chevy did not have a convertible top until 86 who knows.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627101546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6590446, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two words: torsional rigidity.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627226870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6591599, "authorName": "MonteCasanova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montecasanova/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by MonteCasanova", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627240235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6599390, "authorName": "ldl20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldl20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Count me in with the others who've never seen one of these in convertible form. \r\n\r\nNice conversion, though I'd lose the front bra....it looks like the car equivalent of an athlete who wants to lose a few pounds by wearing one of those garbage-bag heat shirts while training!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627346174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6601682, "authorName": "ZTOGO (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztogo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for your interest and comments. A driving video has been mentioned and hopefully I can get one or more made before the end of the auction. I\u2019ve been trying to figure out how to do it while driving, but I\u2019ll be having a friend visit and hopefully she can hold the camera while I drive. Meanwhile, if there are specific videos that are desired, please note them in your comments.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627406331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6606002, "authorName": "ZTOGO (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztogo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree about the front bra. I think my husband was trying for the complete package at the time. I think it sparkles a lot without the bra.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627431044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6606856, "authorName": "bucketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bucketman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nevada plates but a California title ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627450035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6606858, "authorName": "bucketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bucketman/", "bidAmount": 5350, "content": "$5,350 bid placed by bucketman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627450068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6607569, "authorName": "ZTOGO (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztogo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding California title and Nevada plates. The car was bought at a dealership in San Diego but we moved to Nevada in 1989 and has been register there ever since.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627480813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6614128, "authorName": "ZTOGO (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztogo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those interested in seeing videos of the car starting up and another one driving on the freeway, please go to YouTube and search for Marilyn Reavis. I wasn\u2019t sure how to link it to this auction. Please excuse the wind and road noise from the freeway video. I had the window down.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627568171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6615367, "authorName": "shaned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaned/", "bidAmount": 5450, "content": "$5,450 bid placed by shaned", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627581562, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6616228, "authorName": "ZTOGO (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztogo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for your bid Shaned.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627585262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6617666, "authorName": "AllTYPEAUTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alltypeauto/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by AllTYPEAUTO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627591246, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6617784, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two videos have been added to the listing showing the car being started and driven.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627591635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6617895, "authorName": "tonee009", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonee009/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by tonee009", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627592130, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6617951, "authorName": "AllTYPEAUTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alltypeauto/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by AllTYPEAUTO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627592363, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6617957, "authorName": "tonee009", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonee009/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by tonee009", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627592396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618224, "authorName": "ZTOGO (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztogo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for your interest and bids. Again I\u2019m sorry for the late submission of videos. I couldn\u2019t figure out how to prop up my camera and drive safely at the same time. LOL.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627593431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6618495, "authorName": "tpollingerz31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tpollingerz31/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by tpollingerz31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618507, "authorName": "tonee009", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonee009/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by tonee009", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594263, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618528, "authorName": "tpollingerz31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tpollingerz31/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by tpollingerz31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618577, "authorName": "tonee009", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonee009/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by tonee009", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594484, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618578, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that's a rare car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6618585, "authorName": "tpollingerz31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tpollingerz31/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by tpollingerz31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594501, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618587, "authorName": "ZTOGO (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ztogo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No kidding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6618593, "authorName": "tonee009", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonee009/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by tonee009", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594530, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618596, "authorName": "tpollingerz31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tpollingerz31/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by tpollingerz31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618601, "authorName": "tonee009", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonee009/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by tonee009", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618684, "authorName": "shaned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaned/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by shaned", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594814, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618705, "authorName": "bucketman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bucketman/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by bucketman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618721, "authorName": "shaned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaned/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by shaned", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627594966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6618773, "authorName": "Mexican_Spec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexican_spec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bucketman Just so you know in Nevada you can turn in your California plates for Nevada plates without changing the title. The registration division and the title division in Nevada are separate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627595098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6618775, "authorName": "shaned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/29/21 for $8,300 to shaned", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627595102, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6619230, "authorName": "Porschsport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porschsport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s a steal @shaned I missed this auction I bet you are stoked.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627599238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6620348, "authorName": "AudiDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audidogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad BAT had this advertised on their FB story as a 1978 BUICK RIVIERA LXXV\ud83d\ude33\nHope the seller is ok with the auction\ud83d\ude43", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627626298, "type": "comment"}]