[{"id": 14140168, "authorName": "1953mercwood (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953mercwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Everyone! Thank you so much for checking out this Mercury Monterey Wagon. We\u2019ve had this car in the family for many years and it\u2019s time to let her go to someone who can spend the time and care she deserves. My dad was the engine head in the family, but I will do my best to answer questions and get any information requested. The vehicle is available to see in person in Stockton, CA if you would like! Please use the Contact Seller button anytime if you have any questions. I will always try to reply as fast as possible. Thanks again!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712689117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14140211, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great old beauty this was back on the day \u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712689237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14140242, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stored \"in doors' in Massachusetts, should have left it there to continue to rot away, what a shame, especially for a family owned vehicle. Sorry, I see what I see.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712689370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14140313, "authorName": "marioleclerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marioleclerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold my running, refurbished woodwork, and immaculate interior 53 Mercury Woodie for $2K 40 years ago...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712689638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14140697, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a tree.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712690601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14141589, "authorName": "Bronko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bronko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About time one of these cars actually needs you to bring a trailer.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1712693420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14143777, "authorName": "1953mercwood (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953mercwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@marioleclerc I'm sure she was beautiful. I wish my dad could have made some progress on this one; I also wish you still had yours. Not all projects are a good fit, but hopefully this one can bring joy to the buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712707631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14145435, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The BaT fee and shipping (if it can be loaded) are worth more than this corpse of a car. No offense @1953mercwood but you may have to pay someone to take it away. But ya know what? I kinda like it and yet I have no clue why.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712753100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14145899, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My family moved west (shades of the Joads) camping where we stopped, in 1960 in a 1953 Mercury Monterey with a big wooden carrier mounted on top but as we (and the Mercury) started in Minnesota, the underside and rocker panels were pretty much rusted away. I was only seven but I've always remembered that car and the flathead V8's lovely burble!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712758170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14146489, "authorName": "1953mercwood (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953mercwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tommybruin, no offense taken; she is far from a garage queen. But, she\u2019s so ugly she is a bit charming. She is also mostly complete and all original. There aren\u2019t too many of these left and for a woodie fan, this is definitely a nice entry point.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712763339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14146596, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The more I look, the more I wonder what it could be. \ud83e\udd14 \r\n\r\n I just retired and may need somethin' to do.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712764128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14146957, "authorName": "Sunroof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunroof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what happened to the faux wood trim- Are the parts for the third seat there?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712766672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14150898, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know why all the negativity here - if we only did things that made sense, life would be no fun!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712780663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14151767, "authorName": "1953mercwood (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953mercwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sunroof, It would seem that the faux wood was removed by the original owner as there is absolutely zero of it left. Unfortunately, the parts for the third seat are missing; also removed by the original owner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712784178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14151853, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn termites...\r\n\r\nSeeing as this beautiful car is in Stockton, CA maybe @CaptainmyCaptain has a dissertation to share with his adoring throng of fans.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712784840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14152305, "authorName": "GlennD46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennd46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This old gal needs lots of love but she can be brought back from the dead. Nobody will do this one to make a profit. It could make an incredible restomod and wagons are really popular. Hey, it has all the windows in it. GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712788834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14152404, "authorName": "Latest_Trend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latest_trend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The patina on this wagon would be very expensive to replicate. Make it start and stop safely, and take your Ex out for a surprise dinner where they have valet parking..", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1712789727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14153802, "authorName": "Packard374", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/packard374/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First we have a Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux do it yourself project and now this old Mercury... Guess which one is most likely to become a Restomod. Gentlemen, start your trailers! GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712807911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14156239, "authorName": "68impala", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/68impala/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At best the value is in the parts off the car that can be sold.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712853214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14159505, "authorName": "AS25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/as25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the clock work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712864719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162206, "authorName": "1953mercwood (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953mercwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AS25, I\u2019m not sure if the clock works. There is nothing in the notes my dad left to suggest it is or isn\u2019t working.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712881604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162225, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@as25 - I will bet that clock is right twice a day!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1712881757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14163665, "authorName": "Sunroof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunroof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My mistake- I think this old girl had REAL wood trim- Adds to her great appeal and simplifies the restoration a bit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712925484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14168978, "authorName": "Sunroof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunroof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know the car is on dollies- The brakes are frozen all the way around? Im assuming it is not a roller.\r\nWould you be get pictures of the the front and rear floors under the mats?\r\nWhat and where are the rust perforations mentioned in the description?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712953610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14171087, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon fellas, is there no one in the scrap metal recycling business around here? The weight of this is still relatively hefty considering the holes.\r\n\r\nSomebody throws a bid in here and you're an instant BaT hero.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712967949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14173016, "authorName": "dands", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dands/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VGG needs a new challenge!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713018036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14173173, "authorName": "Sunroof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunroof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The underside of this car looks better than the '54 that was listed on BAT 8/22\r\nThat car bid to 10K- It is mainly a CA car. Patina is king.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713019550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14173395, "authorName": "30KFT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/30kft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I'm gonna buy me a Mercury...\"", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713021468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14176982, "authorName": "TheVintageCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thevintagecarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I lived in Californi-a, knew how to surf and had a board to strap to the top, I'd be all over this. I'd throw on some baggies, Huarache sandals, too, comb my bushy bushy blonde hair do, and be surfin U.S.A. Glwta", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713038137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14178315, "authorName": "Sunroof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunroof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1953mercwood- How long has it been sitting outside in CA?\r\nWhat are the rust perforations described in the intro- What do the floors look like under the mats. With inflatable tires would it roll? From what I can see in the pictures it looks solid underneath. If this was a VW bus in this condition- the bids would be heading to 30K>", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713045025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14178608, "authorName": "1953mercwood (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953mercwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the questions @sunroof (and everyone else)! I\u2019m not sure why the comments turned negative for a stated project. There are so few of these left and this one has loads of endearing charm when you take a look at the craftsmanship and unique features Mercury put into the Monterey.\r\n\r\nWhat other restomod can carry a full sheet of plywood?!\r\n\r\nDespite me putting the car on the dollys, she does roll on her own wheels. I just rolled her outside on her wheels two months ago using a tow cable. The dollys are just to move her around the yard if needed without a tow truck.\r\n\r\nThe floors have rust under the mats, but I will include replacement floor boards for the buyer.\r\n\r\nThe running boards need to be replaced; again replacements are included.\r\n\r\nThanks for asking!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1713048264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14178622, "authorName": "1953mercwood (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953mercwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always thought she had real wood paneling. But, while looking at pictures of other \u201853 Woodies, it really does seem like it was a wood veneer surrounded by real wood trim. Which also helps explain why I don\u2019t have larger chunks of wood pieces, but just pieces of trim.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713048517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14179121, "authorName": "Sunroof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunroof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1953mercwood-Thanks for answering my questions- I meant wood trim- I think they switched to imitation wood trim two or three years later. Saw your comments about this car back in 2020 when there was a '53 wagon here on BAT\r\nThis car on the east coast could generate a lot interest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713057086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14179822, "authorName": "Bajabronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bajabronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really neat old wagon and not in too bad of shape. I just bought a '63 Meteor wagon in worse shape and it's now up and running. Love the old decals too, as it's from my area. SRJC sticker from the junior college here and the plate frames are great too! That Shell station is still at 900 Petaluma BLVD N too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713075393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14180667, "authorName": "schmock88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schmock88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2018s a really cool car\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713104258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14194694, "authorName": "Dirty_Dingus_McGee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirty_dingus_mcgee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think I've ever seen a BaT auction with zero bids this close to the end of the auction. If it was closer to me I would certainly throw a low bid, even if just to have it as yard art.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713236108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195115, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sometimes BaT could use a good, old-fashioned live auctioneer to get things moving.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713248091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195478, "authorName": "Bill61648", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill61648/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "53 was last year for real wood", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713270638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195490, "authorName": "petew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last year for the flathead too", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713270769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195740, "authorName": "Latest_Trend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latest_trend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe donate to a High School auto program if it doesn\u2019t sell?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713273833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195806, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Latest_Trend - this is a NO RESERVE Auction! A single $1 bid (well plus the $250 minimum BAT commission) will buy it.\r\n\r\nBut actually this car illustrates something interesting. Objectively, it is not the worst car ever offered on BaT, rather it's pretty cool a d significant! But the first couple of comments were negative so we see the psychological trend that \"everybody\" joins the negativity train. Result - seller has an abysmal result and perhaps someone else misses the chance for a good project.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713274780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195880, "authorName": "Merc_s55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc_s55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will be a crime if someone doesn't grab this and make it shine again. Maybe a father/son project? Must be someone out there that has the talent to take this on. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713275374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14195958, "authorName": "sirhankbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirhankbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like something directly out of Fallout 3 or 4.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713276082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196029, "authorName": "squid48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/squid48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brings the whole bring a trailer concept back to a sure enough contender. If I weren\u2019t so old and so far away from this car, I would likely be bidding. It will be a costly restoration, but probably not many projects I\u2019ve seen here would be more satisfying to complete than this one. I can actually envision what a beautiful piece this could be. Good luck to whoever accepts the challenge.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1713276820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196057, "authorName": "DaOldGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daoldguy/", "bidAmount": 800, "content": "$800 bid placed by DaOldGuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713277068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14196267, "authorName": "UnimogU65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unimogu65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the rear license plate the car was last registered in 1965. It was only twelve years old when it was parked!! That\u2019s like parking a 2012 car now!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713278728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196361, "authorName": "Scootie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scootie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy! What nice street rod material!coyote motor , 5 speed, 9\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713279525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196368, "authorName": "Scootie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scootie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to see it when it\u2019s done", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713279557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196382, "authorName": "Scootie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scootie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaOldGuy- street rod?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713279646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196709, "authorName": "30KFT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/30kft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWA; the peanut gallery is always full of clowns. Rare car, complete and in good shape. A true BAT project and a great deal so far...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713282268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196772, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Warriors! Come out to play-yay!\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713282825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14197268, "authorName": "longhorizon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longhorizon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyer, keep the flathead!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713286257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14197495, "authorName": "Sunroof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunroof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@squid48 exactly reflects my position. I'm on the east coast, have the big \"80\" coming up fast and am spending my retirement finishing project cars and scooters. I don't think I've looked at an auction more than this one. Love these '50 \"woodies\" and will confess I have seriously thought about bidding but sanity prevailed. This really seems like a realistic project that could result in a gem! Hoping it finds a home that wants to bring it back- Not a parts car!\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713287358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14197629, "authorName": "youcancallme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youcancallme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can you post the tire date codes?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713287851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14198857, "authorName": "NewEnglandCobras", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newenglandcobras/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The non-running flathead engine alone is easily worth the $800 currently bid. Someone's probably getting a deal today!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713291882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14198878, "authorName": "DJD1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djd1958/", "bidAmount": 900, "content": "$900 bid placed by DJD1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713291981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14199084, "authorName": "TadamT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tadamt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like a good candidate for an ICON Derelict project...such a great design but needs/deserves super talented craftsmen and deep pockets.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713292823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199100, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the towing capacity?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713292880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199106, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ratrod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713292889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199151, "authorName": "Retro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retro1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a cool project. Perhaps like me us old guys that can appreciate it for what is is don't have what it takes to take on a project like this anymore. GLWTA, I do hope it goes to someone that will build it, either restored or restorod (I'd restorod it, and save the flatty for a hot rod).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713293060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199164, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"What\u2019s the towing capacity?\"\r\nIf the tires air up, you could tow it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713293103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199303, "authorName": "metalman5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metalman5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Towing capacity of a 53 Mercury? Desi Arnez towed a mobile home across the country with one in a movie...wait, maybe that had a little hollywood involved with that! Restored however this car would be cool with a era correct little can ham camp trailer in tow and rear window fill with vintage travel decals.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713293540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199328, "authorName": "lilikoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilikoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "we had one like this but was a 1953 Ford ranch wagon i thin was called , i was about 6yrs old and remember well helping dad remove the flathead and graft a OHV 57 ford V8 ...we grew up in Long Beach Cal and it was the ride for the family back in the day...Hope to see more of these they have the 50s look and carry it well...GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713293617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199394, "authorName": "mcbulb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcbulb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@youcancallme The tire date codes are in Roman numerals.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1713293828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199414, "authorName": "1953mercwood (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953mercwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the great comments as the auction comes to a close! \r\n\r\nI do have a clean CA title in my hand (BaT requires this).\r\n\r\nI so wish I knew the towing capacity for y\u2019all.\r\n\r\n@squid48 and @sunroof, I imagine my dad saw the same potential. When you sit in the car, there is a bit of magic felt at the great potential. \r\n\r\n@sunroof, I hear you. Please finish those projects for your family\u2019s sake. Otherwise, they might end up here wishing to find the project a good home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713293875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199420, "authorName": "The_Owl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_owl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I grew up going to school in one of these in 1960 we plucked all the wood off and restored it but I am telling you I have worked on cars my whole life and I am a real wood worker with out a pattern this would be be a project of a life time", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713293896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199456, "authorName": "Jersey_Joe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jersey_joe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If only I had Youth & Money... This what it would look like, sans the visor and with a roof rack. GLWTA!!\r\nhttps://cdn1.mecum.com/auctions/sc0522/sc0522-502292/images/1-1650636546268@2x.jpg?1651502770000", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713294003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199507, "authorName": "BMWfirst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwfirst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love all the memory lane comments. Looks like a great project for the right person.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713294140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199516, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83e\udd23 @mcbulb.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713294168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199594, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You've done an excellent job here @1953mercwood and your Dad would be proud of you. Well done sir!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713294382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199601, "authorName": "lilikoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilikoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "in So Cal Dad refinished the wood with new varnish every couple years but later removed and he did a horrible job repainting it in our backyard and his bondo work filling the pits of the holes that mounted the wood was a disgrace and i knew Mom was embarrassed to drive it thereafter he destroyed all the beauty lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713294442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199805, "authorName": "lilikoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilikoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Fords as i recall only had one frontal Mae West bulge lol...this one got two! as rightly so, and a hood scoop i dont think the fords had ...such luxury.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713295227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199833, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may be the cheapest buy of a complete car on BaT ever.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713295282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199835, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mmmm I'm really looking for one with fewer miles. And in blue. I'm out.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713295289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199842, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this price anyone can get a Woodie.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1713295305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199846, "authorName": "DJD1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djd1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/16/24 for $900 to DJD1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713295321, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14199859, "authorName": "lilikoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilikoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Deal of the Century", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713295352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199860, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that should be a fun convo with the wife @DJD1958", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1713295360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199874, "authorName": "lilikoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilikoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "she would say you bought whole car for how much?...lol have fun new owner i think you done well!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713295470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199919, "authorName": "Dake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can speak for all my fellow Midwestern patina and rat rod enthusiasts who would love to have this or even see it at a car show in its current exterior state. Whether it lives on in that form or not, here's to hoping it found a good home. Certainly can't go wrong for $900 and hopefully the buyer comes through.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713295565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199931, "authorName": "lilikoi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lilikoi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "its art and i hope it find a good home or lawn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713295623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199933, "authorName": "dalescars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalescars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @DJD1958\r\nPlease Do A BAT Story When FINISHED", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1713295633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14199948, "authorName": "Dake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The buyer seems to have a great nose for deals. 3 for 3 on placing 1 bid at a really low price and winning. Please share the secrets to your psychic abilities @DJD1958", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713295697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14200022, "authorName": "DJD1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djd1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excited to have another Woodie\nLast year had a 53\u2019 ford woodie, that was a great car. Also patina, flathead v8, automatic, my wife reupholstered that one also. \n\nStay tuned for updates", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1713295972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14200282, "authorName": "1953mercwood (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1953mercwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@djd1958, I can\u2019t wait to see where you take this wonderful car!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713296717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14200469, "authorName": "Scootie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scootie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DJD-llease keep me in the loop with pix!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713297400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14200474, "authorName": "Scootie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scootie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DjD1958 plz keep me in the loop with pix!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713297432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14200903, "authorName": "PatD55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patd55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DJD, this restoration is not for the faint of heart! It\u2019s such an interesting and complete car. I wish that I had the talent and know how to take something on like this. All the best\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713298829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14203612, "authorName": "Sunroof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunroof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy trails to this classic wagon with its new owner behind the wheel.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713317528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204002, "authorName": "Merc_s55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc_s55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought. I envy the buyer. Just not in the cards for me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713323336, "type": "comment"}]