[{"id": 15387053, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "35 years ago I found a one owner 1950 Jeepster in the garage across the street from my house while helping the. family of the original owner. The exwife threw a fit (at that time i did not have a single project car) and wanting marital harmony, I let the minty car pass. I still miss that car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724699654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15387132, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@austin_alfa there\u2019s no time like the present. Did you ever get your Giulia on the road?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724699838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15387995, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Valkyrja Do you mean the 66 Sedan? Nope. Still buying parts when they come up. The Giulia is probably #3 or #4 in the queue. I'd like it to be sooner but I have a couple of cars I need to finish and sell to fund more projects. A 91 BMW is sucking my spare cash right now and that car is slated to be a Daily Driver", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724702515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15388312, "authorName": "PynApl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynapl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owned one of these as the beach buggy in FL. Fun to drive around town and simple mechanics. Leave the top down and enjoy that 3 on the tree manual with the overdrive rear end. Keep it clean and drive until the wheels fall off. Fun car, great looks easy to own and work on. \n\nCheers!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724703414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15389058, "authorName": "Jersey_Joe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jersey_joe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@austin_alfa: Nows the time to get those \"Lost Smiles\"... Join the WOJC* and you'll see plenty about Jeepsters. Great cars to cruise in, and that would have been an excellent opportunity to have: Mint Jeepster...WOW! I'll be anxious to see how far this one goes. Looks to have good bones, and parts are readily available. *(Willys Overland Jeepster Club) GLWTA!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724705495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15390575, "authorName": "KandyKanes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kandykanes/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by KandyKanes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724709809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15391970, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@austin_alfa yes the 66. I know the feeling. They sure do take a lot of time and money. I guess it\u2019s either one or the other that stops you. The one thing nice about these, is they don\u2019t need to be original to hold their value.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724721871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15392628, "authorName": "buddy318", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddy318/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by buddy318", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724734025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15401105, "authorName": "theoldgoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theoldgoat/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by theoldgoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724794163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15404612, "authorName": "TedLitvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedlitvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With less than 20,000 made over four years these are one of the rarer post WW2 American vehs.. A surprising number seem to have survived these 70+ years. With the reasonable cost of parts readily available Jeepsters are one of the easiest low production vehs. to enjoy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724851727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15448934, "authorName": "ezrasgrandpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezrasgrandpa/", "bidAmount": 4950, "content": "$4,950 bid placed by ezrasgrandpa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725228241, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15451714, "authorName": "jimsybrant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsybrant/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by jimsybrant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725290946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452555, "authorName": "Donaldashton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donaldashton/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Donaldashton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725297277, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452658, "authorName": "jimsybrant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsybrant/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by jimsybrant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725297812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15452784, "authorName": "ezrasgrandpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezrasgrandpa/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by ezrasgrandpa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725298375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15453882, "authorName": "beeser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beeser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still has the old green Colorado two-letter plate. Summit county, I believe. And still six-volt electrics. Is the rado/CB a six-volt unit. And does it have FM?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725301561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455161, "authorName": "TedLitvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedlitvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Double the current bid is still a bargain .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725306630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455165, "authorName": "Electraglider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electraglider/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Electraglider", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725306659, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15455167, "authorName": "ezrasgrandpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezrasgrandpa/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by ezrasgrandpa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725306665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15455196, "authorName": "ezrasgrandpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezrasgrandpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/2/24 for $6,900 to ezrasgrandpa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725306785, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15455229, "authorName": "ezrasgrandpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezrasgrandpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First win. Seems like a good one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725306913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455266, "authorName": "Jersey_Joe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jersey_joe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ezrasgrandpa: Congratulation!!!! You scored a \"Good Bones\" Jeepster. Now if you need anything at all, you should check out WOJC.* You will find plenty of information, guidance, and expertise from a large group of Jeepster Owners. Again Congrats, & look forward to seeing you on the net. *(Willys Overland Jeepster Club)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725307120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15455300, "authorName": "Electraglider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electraglider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it is a good win. I would of pushed this to $6500 and it would be my winter project. With the motor straightened out I believe it will easily return all your investment when you want to go on to something else.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725307304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15457881, "authorName": "TheBrandonBailey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebrandonbailey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beeser yes, early Summit county plate.\r\n\r\n@ezrasgrandpa Congrats! Fun to follow as this Willy\u2019s once belonged to my parents, and my grandparent\u2019s before that. Grandfather was a car enthusiast. My parents had this from at least the early 80\u2019s (maybe earlier?) until 2018. Was garage kept in Colorado for all those years, but didn\u2019t see much use beyond the occasional 4th of July Parade. I have some fond memories as a kid in this car!\r\n\r\nFun note: Previous restoration in Lake Placid, NY in 1980 \u2014 same year the Winter Olympics were hosted there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725320449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15458051, "authorName": "ezrasgrandpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezrasgrandpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thebrandonbailey Thanks for the Jeepster history, makes it even more special. Plan is to clean it up and use during our time on Balboa Island.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725322959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15458399, "authorName": "Jersey_Joe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jersey_joe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ezrasgrandpa: Balboa Island!!! Close Family Friends ran \"The Duck Inn\" (126 Pearl) AND there always was a white Jeepster you could see on Park Ave, I believe around Opal & Topaz. You must join WOJC... we can chat some more! Happy Motoring!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725328392, "type": "comment"}]