[{"id": 15896499, "authorName": "mikeor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice example IMO and thank God we got the notches and spot welds out of the way in the second paragraph! Maybe BaT writers are catching on.....", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729520421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15896728, "authorName": "Lovesoldcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovesoldcars/", "bidAmount": 2580, "content": "$2,580 bid placed by Lovesoldcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729522337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15896764, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great diamond in the rough \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729522762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15896770, "authorName": "Rod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never seen a three window soft top on a 113. Is it vinyl or OE material?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729522820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15897050, "authorName": "1000nutsnbolts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1000nutsnbolts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has personality. Drive video depicts a car that accelerates and pulls nicely, but new owner might want to avoid sudden stops. \r\n\r\nI applaud the seller @Ricta for what appears to be a realistic, honest presentation of this car. Few surprises for the buyer, and a fair price for the seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729525340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15898710, "authorName": "jolasoli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jolasoli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s the best automatic tranny possible!\nLooks like a nice example to drive and tinker.\nGood luck on both sides of the deal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729533386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15898880, "authorName": "DanV8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danv8/", "bidAmount": 2680, "content": "$2,680 bid placed by DanV8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729534097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15899896, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The convertible top is a third party top and is vinyl in good condition with one small worn area at the rear. There is a photo of the worn area in the photo section above.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729537147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15901171, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing details indicates an automatic transmission, This 230 SL is a manual. \r\nThe bushing were replaced in 2009", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729541450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15901566, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Seller, we've updated the Essentials to note it is a manual transmission.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729543020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15901857, "authorName": "Ratty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ricta (The Seller) A lovely and interesting SL. I had a colleague at Auburn University in the 1980's who would purchase and refurbish Pagodas with non-OEM upholstery like this.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729543934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15903742, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More information on the SL:\r\n Feb 2016\r\n\u2014 New BMW 348 Battery\r\n\u2014 New Fuel sender gasket\r\n\u2014 New fuel tank screen\r\n\u2014 New Fuel filter\r\n\u2014 New exhaust hangers \r\n\u2014 New Fuel hose at fuel tank", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729555826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15926907, "authorName": "zoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs.\"\r\n\r\nRears are drums.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729776182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15927988, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @zoo we've updated the description.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729784506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15928077, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo 151 and 152 show rear drum brakes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729785166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15935614, "authorName": "firstinline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firstinline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This appears to be a mish mash of things. It's going to need some love. It would be nice to see a picture of the data plate in the engine bay.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729820608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15936794, "authorName": "Red2001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/red2001/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Red2001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729860790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15937691, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729869173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15937726, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Past work done June 2012\r\n\r\n\u2014 New fuel hose from pump to body\r\n\u2014 New ignition switch", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729869349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15937735, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Past work done March 2009\r\n\r\n\u2014 New seal , speedo/tach \r\n\u2014 New seal , fuel gauge \r\n\u2014 New horn pad fasteners / spring horn ring\r\n\u2014 New Hood torsion bar / plate hood bracket\r\n\u2014 New Bracket hood rod / Restraint Belt\r\n\u2014 New Hood safety catch / Round Mtr mnt, rt lg \r\n\u2014 New subframe mount kit\r\n\u2014 New Ex down pipe assy \r\n\u2014 New center muffler / Rear Muffler\r\n\u2014 New chrome tips\r\n\u2014 New fuel sender unit / gasket\r\n\u2014 New ignition points / condenser\r\n\u2014 New water pump/ v belt\r\n\u2014 New air cleaner mount / radiator repair \r\n\u2014 New tie rod assy. / bushings", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729869427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15938302, "authorName": "craigbell63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craigbell63/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by craigbell63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729873575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15938630, "authorName": "Nukken1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nukken1/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by Nukken1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729875374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15945596, "authorName": "twalston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twalston/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by twalston", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729907269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15952640, "authorName": "firstinline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firstinline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ricta, I am assuming that nothing has been done to the car since 2009, 15 years ago, since you acquired the car in 2016 and you are quoting work done in 2009. Still waiting on the pic of the data plate in the engine bay (next to the windshield washer bag).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729994156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15953748, "authorName": "Bimmerdoc2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerdoc2002/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Bimmerdoc2002", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730036816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15953757, "authorName": "Bimmerdoc2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerdoc2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've actually been trying to talk him out of this car for about 3 years. Maybe now I can get it...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730036903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15954712, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730046410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15954744, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@firstinline, photo 104 shows the data plate and I posted a close up also, photo 162 . Attached photos 156 157, 158 159 and 160 note work receipts done from 6/21, 11/21 and 4/22 on the 230. Also note comment Oct 25 @ 9:15 am and comment Oct. 21 @ 6:10 pm . These show work done on the car from 2012 thought April 2022", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730046718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15954785, "authorName": "twalston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twalston/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by twalston", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730047048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15955031, "authorName": "craigbell63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craigbell63/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by craigbell63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730048554, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15957136, "authorName": "twalston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twalston/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by twalston", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730056837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15959158, "authorName": "Nm75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nm75/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Nm75", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730081226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15960155, "authorName": "twalston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twalston/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by twalston", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730120194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15960156, "authorName": "ZiggyPiecrust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ziggypiecrust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi- looks good!\r\nDo you have original wheels/ hubcaps by any chance?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730120195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15960870, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are 5 spoke wheels. One in the trunk, but , sadly I do not have other wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730127628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15960977, "authorName": "mblumesq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mblumesq/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by mblumesq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730128460, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15961087, "authorName": "varibobi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varibobi/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by varibobi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730129343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15961636, "authorName": "MPH930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mph930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great starter SL for somebody who loves old SL's\r\nI have driven this car and worked on it in past years !! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730133325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15961811, "authorName": "twalston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twalston/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by twalston", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730134332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15961942, "authorName": "mblumesq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mblumesq/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by mblumesq", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730134870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962074, "authorName": "Brenchan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brenchan/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Brenchan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730135284, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962324, "authorName": "Nas61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nas61/", "bidAmount": 21751, "content": "$21,751 bid placed by Nas61", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962488, "authorName": "BMWTF57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwtf57/", "bidAmount": 22230, "content": "$22,230 bid placed by BMWTF57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962503, "authorName": "Vic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 22480, "content": "$22,480 bid placed by Vic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962510, "authorName": "BMWTF57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwtf57/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by BMWTF57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136657, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962512, "authorName": "Mikey100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey100/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Mikey100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136670, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962514, "authorName": "Vic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by Vic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962518, "authorName": "Mikey100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey100/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Mikey100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962539, "authorName": "tekkis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tekkis/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by tekkis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962542, "authorName": "Vic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by Vic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962548, "authorName": "Mikey100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey100/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Mikey100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962553, "authorName": "tekkis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tekkis/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by tekkis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962561, "authorName": "Vic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by Vic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962565, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the 230SL will find a new home today", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730136842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15962566, "authorName": "Mikey100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey100/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Mikey100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962574, "authorName": "Vic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by Vic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962581, "authorName": "Trailboss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the reserve has been met.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15962584, "authorName": "Mikey100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey100/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by Mikey100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962591, "authorName": "Vic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by Vic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136914, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962612, "authorName": "tekkis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tekkis/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by tekkis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136970, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962623, "authorName": "Mikey100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey100/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Mikey100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730136986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962634, "authorName": "tekkis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tekkis/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by tekkis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730137047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962649, "authorName": "Mikey100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey100/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Mikey100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730137083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962673, "authorName": "tekkis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tekkis/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by tekkis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730137171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962687, "authorName": "Mikey100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey100/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by Mikey100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730137215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962707, "authorName": "tekkis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tekkis/", "bidAmount": 31750, "content": "$31,750 bid placed by tekkis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730137286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962721, "authorName": "Mikey100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey100/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Mikey100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730137323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962752, "authorName": "tekkis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tekkis/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by tekkis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730137419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15962796, "authorName": "tekkis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tekkis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/28/24 for $32,250 to tekkis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730137540, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15962807, "authorName": "MPH930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mph930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW !!! CONGRATS TO THE SELLER", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730137564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15962824, "authorName": "Ricta (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @tekkis, Let's talk soon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730137617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15968400, "authorName": "firemanjls", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firemanjls/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyer!! Great job! I happen to have the correct steel wheels, lug nuts and painted hub caps for your car. Bring it back to oem! Best wishes, john", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730163594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15968962, "authorName": "xyxxyx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xyxxyx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If buyer is not interested in the wheels let me know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730171179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15979328, "authorName": "mikeor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would keep it on the wires. They look so good on this car!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730246750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15981026, "authorName": "hr47cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hr47cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My late father had a 1970 or so dark olive 280SL with an automatic (seems the manuals weren't offered by then-only see the earlier versions with manuals). Had a handsome dark green top-I have never seen side plastic- reminscent of a 1961 MGA I drove a half century ago. Functional, if 'irregular looking'. Lots of potential, as they say. Must salute BaT sellers who are candid and a car's overall issues. Suspect 95% of other auction cars are loaded with surprises for the new unsuspecting owners! I prefer the stock wheel look, but I don't have much imagination. Good luck to the new stewart, as these clearly aren't conventional used cars. Have fun!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730288595, "type": "comment"}]