[{"id": 5738986, "authorName": "keach31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keach31/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by keach31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613143077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5738988, "authorName": "jbyron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbyron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "365hp in a car that weighs twice as much when I get in it. That's perfectly mad.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1613143088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739005, "authorName": "Andor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color of this is just perfect! Car looks mean! Perfect track machine that can be driven to and from the track!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613143225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739036, "authorName": "Knolly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knolly/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Knolly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613143564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5739099, "authorName": "Rathertakearide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rathertakearide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, I know what driving video I'm nominating for 2021 video of the year.\r\n\r\nEpic!!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1613144240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739113, "authorName": "Loungin112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loungin112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller\u2019s LLC.\u201d\r\nThat's how the pros do it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613144311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739127, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all and welcome to my Atom auction. Just a little background on me. I\u2019m a member at MotorSport Ranch in Cresson TX and have been running Atoms in various forms over the last 7 years since acquiring my first Spec Race Atom in 2013. I currently own this one, which is street legal (registered in Montana) and a 2020 Turbo Spec Race Atom that serves as my track car. I love these cars and learned so much about these cars over the last 7 years and have created a great relationship with the guys at TMI so fire away with any questions and I\u2019ll be happy to drop any knowledge not already included in the listing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613144441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739129, "authorName": "jheiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jheiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, man, people beat me to throwing out a early low-ball bid just based on the sound in that driving video.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613144453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739200, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Diffuser, what diffuser?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613145243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739201, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SRA59 Can I try and come see the car? It' only about a half hour away. And I've never seen an Atom. They're SO COOL!!!! There really isn't anything quite like it, not even a Caterham or BAC Mono.\n(Note: I'm not a potential bidder; I'm just a 13-year-old peanut gallery spectator. Even though I prefer caramel popcorn.)", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1613145410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739218, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "G2Z, I\u2019ll do you one better buddy, how about you come out to MotorSport ranch and go for a ride in my SRA? I usually go out there on Fridays, but I can try to arrange a Sat or Sun. You\u2019ll have to bring parent and sign a waiver, but if it\u2019s not your best day ever it\u2019ll be in your top 5...", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1613145469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739225, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SRA59 ....Which would mean I've already seen it all!\nSeriously, That's so cool! Thank you so much! I've never been at a track; let alone in an Atom!!!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613145617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739247, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dan that diffuser is removable if it\u2019s not your cup of tea, but Eddie Hill built it right and it awesome addition! Probably one of the most commented on features when around any car folks. If it would fit on my SRA I\u2019d keep it for sure", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613145690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739309, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember when Eddie Hill had this for sale on the Usa7s forum.... what an interesting guy, and car. I wonder if all the aero add-ons work well, but as the seller says, they can be removed. Atoms are cool, GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613146271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739327, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m going to throw this out there for the winner. While I can\u2019t make it a guarantee as part of the auction due to factors outside my control like weather, schedule conflicts, driver skills of the buyer etc., I will offer a track day delivery of the Atom at MotorSport Ranch. If you have track experience, you can drive it, if you don\u2019t I\u2019ll drive with you as a passenger. If you\u2019d rather not put it on the track, you can ride with me in my 2020 Turbo Spec Race Atom which shares the same power train.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1613146513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739330, "authorName": "bforbesut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforbesut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw one of these at a dealership a few years back, I am not exaggerating to say that this car single handedly got my son (he was like 5 at the time) into cars.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613146537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739334, "authorName": "bforbesut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforbesut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SRA59 you might be my new favorite seller!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613146615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739343, "authorName": "syzygetic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syzygetic/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by syzygetic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613146688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5739363, "authorName": "Qball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to the seller for taking the kid for a ride... it\u2019s gestures like this that promote our passion for Motorsports and cars in general for the next generation of drivers. Letting them experience the joy of a combustion motor in an epic drive is something this new crop of youngsters deserve to see and feel to appreciate this marvel of engineering. \r\nHats off to you Sir!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1613146922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739415, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SRA59 In Cresson? 9012 Performance Ct.? That the place?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613147462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739438, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really glad to see a manual shift transmission here. What a fun car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613147665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739457, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G2Z that\u2019s it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613147826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739464, "authorName": "texevora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texevora/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the garage neighbor of the seller at Motorsport Ranch, so i know both the car and the seller well. I can vouch that the car is in meticulous shape and maintained more obsessively than I do with my cars, which is pretty tough to pull off. I have a naturally aspirated SRA (no slouch), and this Atom with the turbo is NEXT LEVEL fast in comparison. Hope the car goes to a good home, because it is a killer ride!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1613147914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739499, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@texevora Do you by any chance have a white Evora? I see it by the Cooper (Dallas) occasionally.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613148222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739511, "authorName": "texevora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texevora/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G2Z No, i have a Starlight Black Metallic Evora 400. There are a fair number of Evoras in the DFW area though. The seller used to have one as well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613148323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739515, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool, thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613148349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739619, "authorName": "txguitardad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txguitardad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome Texans representing. I\u2019ll have to look up the Ranch as seeing NRH made me double take neighbor!\r\n\r\nVery cool car and also the offer for the winner - will be watching this one and hope to bring out my Turbo Dad ST sometime in the future post pandy to get to know y\u2019all. GL!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613149671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739917, "authorName": "Ducati1394", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ducati1394/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do the lap times of this Atom compare to other cars? I have a Tesla model 3 Performance with UP suspension upgrades and track tires and usually beat everyone on track days. I have yet to run against an Atom but have always wanted one for a track car. How does it compare?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613152524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5739952, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ducti1394 This car will do 1:19s on the 1.7 mile course CCW, 1:03s on the 1.3 mile CCW and 2:20s on the 3.1 mile course CCW at MotorSport Ranch in Cresson. I never made it onto the track in this one going CW. My NA SRA was a second or 2 slower and my Turbo SRA is a little faster due to the very aggressive aero I run on it. I\u2019ve never actually seen a Tesla on the track, but my guess is I\u2019d eat it up especially in the corners due to the light weight nature of this car vs an EV. Hard to match the acceleration of a Tesla, but they are heavy and weight is your enemy on the brakes and in the twisty bits", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613153172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5740093, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a DM asking about any upcoming or expected maintenance for the car, so I thought I\u2019d share the answer here as well: \r\nI changed the trans fluid and oil and bled the brakes/clutch less than 100 miles ago. I put a new PC680 battery in it in October. Brake rotors and pads are at 80% or better. Three of the tires have less than 1,000 miles and the 4th (one of the rears)was replaced due to a nail in the sidewall a couple of weeks ago. The only thing you might consider is a less aggressive set of pads if you\u2019re not going to track it a lot. The Hawk DTC-30s can be a little noisy on the street at low speeds when they\u2019re cold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613154464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5740116, "authorName": "OLDYLR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldylr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Makes me wish I lived closer to Motorsport Ranch. Kudos to the seller", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613154693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5740177, "authorName": "surfdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sra59 I am curious as to your thoughts on the difference between manual v paddle shift in the atom. I've never driven a paddle shift car only manuals but, have a desire to try a paddle shift to see what it is like. thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613155303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5740633, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@surfdog I\u2019ve never driven a paddle shift Atom. All of mine have had the standard H pattern Honda shift 6 speed. I have driven a paddle shift car before like my 570s and recently a Radical SR10. It\u2019s cool, but not quite as engaging. The appeal of the Atom is not only in how quick it it, but how engaging it is. Standard shift, traction control off, no ABS, no power steering, it\u2019s connected. Just you and the car with pure feel, pure driving... on top of that as Clarkson said if you run over a bug you can tell if it had 6 legs or 8", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613157295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5740918, "authorName": "Ksdaoski27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksdaoski27/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are some of the differences between this road legal version and your track only atom?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613158452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5740960, "authorName": "Genevieve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genevieve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so nice to see a driving video with somebody actually give it the beans as it were. tired of videos with people white knuckle driving with 3000 RPM shifts", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613158625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5741148, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ksdaoski27 the SRA has aluminum race seats and some additional steel reinforcements under the foot well and seats along with bars that extend forward from the roll bar as required by various racing body sanctions. The roll bar in the SRA is welded vs bolted on in the 3s. The 3s has headlights, brake lights, turn signals, horn and windshield wiper as required by most states, where the SRA has none of these.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613159339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5741203, "authorName": "jcpca356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcpca356/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by jcpca356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613159549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5742458, "authorName": "surfdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sra59 thanks and lol on the the bug comment I remember him saying that", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613165171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5743081, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very sweet", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613168477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5744163, "authorName": "dl112056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dl112056/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You offering that kid a day at the track is the most awesome thing I have ever seen on BAT! That's the cool thing about the car crowd, even the guys with super exotic cars will chat with you like a friend. We need to get the young ones out there to keep it going. California is heading to all electric cars but I guarantee all my grand kids will all learn to drive a stick and experience a day ON the track.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1613182115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745092, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dl112056 Thanks. I still remember feeling like Mario Andretti in the Indy 500 sitting in the garage behind the wheel of my dad\u2019s 1980 Trans Am. I make it a point to let kids climb in and sit behind the wheel in whatever car I\u2019m in when I see one admiring it, even the McLaren. The look on a young kids face when you ask them if they want to sit in it is only rivaled by the look on a parents face when you offer, lol.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613225855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5745832, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recently owned a 2013 Atom Turbo and have been kicking myself since selling it. Like you, I had setup an LLC in Montana and when I sold the Atom it went along with the sale. Will your Montana LLC convey with the sell?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613237341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746140, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trumblyja No I\u2019ll be keeping my LLC as it owns other assets, but I will work with the buyer and the organization that set up my LLC to transfer the title to a LLC if the buyer resides in a state that it is necessary. As far as I know, Texas and Georgia are the only states that absolutely will not register an Atom. The process is surprisingly easy to set a LLC up and title the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613242900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746172, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @SRA59, I\u2019m located here in Austin, TX, not a big feat to setup an LLC and registration in Montana. I had used https://www.49dollarmontanaregisteredagent.com. Thanks again for you prompt response.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613243556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746641, "authorName": "Billy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billy1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if I could get FTD at the local autocross with this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613252978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746705, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a great question in my DM about insuring the Atom. I went with Rally insurance. It was running me about $900 per year for a stated value full coverage policy with them.\nhttps://www.rallyins.com/ariel-atom/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613254899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5746716, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billy1 I don\u2019t know much about autocross, but the way this thing accelerates, turns and stops it\u2019d think it\u2019d be one hell of an autocross car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613255082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747033, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think Hawaii is one other state that can be a bit annoying, citation needed though.\n\nI have an Atom 3 and can vouch that in \"normal\" states, aka all but 3 of them, registering/insuring/titling this car is just as easy as any other. Registering my atom took maybe 10 minutes, and 5 of those were waiting in line at the DMV.\n\nFor insurance you have a few options. Most people go with Rally. I use American Modern. Grundy and Hagerty will apparently insure them, too. Just have to get the right rep who knows what an Atom is, because it isnt in their system. I was insured through Grundy for a while but switched to get a better rate. Rally actually insures through American Modern, which could explain why my rate is exactly the same as the sellers. $900/year", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613264952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747266, "authorName": "Loungin112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loungin112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT\r\nBarring any unforeseen shenanigans, I put forth the motion that SRA59 be elected as seller of the year.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1613271194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747323, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SRA59 As disappointed as I am - And that's EXTREMELY disappointed - my mother said:\r\n\"What??!! NO!!!!! You are, like, totally not gonna get into some car in an enclosed guarded racetrack with me there with some nutty stranger driving, legit!!! Ohmygosh!!!!\"\r\n\r\nOkay, maybe that's not what she said.\r\n\r\nIn any case, I don't think it's going to work out. My loss. My big-time loss.\r\n\r\n(Exaggerated sigh.) Life it tough.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613273253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747415, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G2Z no worries. Keep working on her, maybe she\u2019ll relent like I do with my own teens. In the meantime go follow me on IG @thequirkybritgarage and let me know when she comes around. Offer will stand until she does. Tell her she can ride too!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613276721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5747419, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gnupuncher Thank you, that\u2019s some good info", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613276951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5748129, "authorName": "BoltonBlue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boltonblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G2Z @SRA59 offer mom a ride but only after you've got yours first.\r\nAn Atom has been on my wish list for so long. but that would mean a track membership to go with it. and a trailer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613319491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5755710, "authorName": "Joswar01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joswar01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see the auto insurance quote below. How about the life insurance?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613451628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5756145, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joswar01 I just so happen to be a financial advisor that sells life insurance. Although we sometimes have to add to the premium for newly certified pilots, there\u2019s no such penalty for low altitude flying", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613484713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5756171, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is one of my favorite pictures of the car. I took this while sitting in my garage between sessions. Even sitting still with the OEM wheels and R888s this thing looks like it wants to pass you, with the Keizer wheels and the Hoosiers it looks like it wants to pass you and put you into the wall doing it...absolutely sinister in a good way", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613485244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5756734, "authorName": "Joswar01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joswar01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SRA59. Bahahahaha. Love this thing. Great driving vid. Sounds UHmazing. Wish you were my neighbor.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613492917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5756783, "authorName": "Bashcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bashcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will shipping to Virginia be included ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613493562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5756844, "authorName": "Z06S2K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z06s2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone else get goosebumps from the driving video? Just pure awesome.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613494385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5757392, "authorName": "Bashcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bashcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SRA59 Will shipping to Virginia be included ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613500569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5757507, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bashcars No shipping isn\u2019t normally included on these auctions, that\u2019s why this is called Bring A Trailer, LOL. In all seriousness, it cost me $1,100 in June to ship my 2020 SRA to my home in TX from TMI in Virginia. That was inclosed in a really nice 18 wheeler transport.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613501727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5757581, "authorName": "Bashcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bashcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SRA59 the better question is @ what price will you include shipping ? hahaha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613502268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5757782, "authorName": "rallymini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rallymini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SRA59 Sorry to bother you. May I ask what wheels you are using for the Slick tires. I have a '17 Atom.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613503480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5758413, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rallymini Those are Keizer 3 piece racing wheels. Super lightweight, super strong, but not cheap.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613506397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5758495, "authorName": "Bashcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bashcars/", "bidAmount": 47250, "content": "$47,250 bid placed by Bashcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613506913, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5758683, "authorName": "jcpca356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcpca356/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by jcpca356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613507786, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5761534, "authorName": "jimmyz2025", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmyz2025/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HI there, is it 50 state legal that you know of and I'm 6'2\", will I fit comfortably?\r\nThanks,\r\nJim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613527776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5762253, "authorName": "Robertignas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertignas/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by Robertignas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613565679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5762832, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimmyz2025 States vary. There\u2019s some good info further down in the comments. This one is registered in Montana since TX won\u2019t play nice with Atoms. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m 6\u20192\u201d 220 and fit like a glove.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613576186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5763004, "authorName": "dl112056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dl112056/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you ever run the car without the rear diffuser? Curious if you have any input regarding track performance with and without the rear diffuser?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613578258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5763407, "authorName": "jcpca356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcpca356/", "bidAmount": 49250, "content": "$49,250 bid placed by jcpca356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613582596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5763491, "authorName": "LeJerk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lejerk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the weight of this?\n\nSo shipping isn't included in the price, but what about earplugs? Haha, is it really that loud?\n\nAWESOME driving video by the way! This would be insane to own and drive around. I love it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613583516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5763930, "authorName": "Robertignas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertignas/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by Robertignas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613587812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5764226, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dl112056 I\u2019ve never run this car on track without the diffuser so it\u2019s tough to say, but when you drive through leaves at speed, it pulls them into a glorious 10 foot high rooster tail so I\u2019d think it\u2019s doing something.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613589184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5764321, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lejerk it weighs 1,700ish pounds topped off with fuel and a 220 lb driver.\n\nIt\u2019s not so loud that you have to have earplugs at all, but after being around motorsports as long as I have and the fact that I\u2019m just getting older and wiser I wear acoustic plugs that take the edge off but still let you hear everything clearly. They\u2019re actually genius little devices.\n\nAnd yes, this car is a blast to rip around town in. Especially downtown when it echos off buildings or under a bridge or in a tunnel. The noise is intoxicating!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613589539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5765180, "authorName": "Nurburgringer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nurburgringer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had to laugh at the driving video. Strip-mall traffic and highways... no track-day footage or twisty Montana roads?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613592956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5765433, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nurburgringer go follow my IG @quirkybritgarage for plenty of driving videos in an Atom, just not this one. Unfortunately, I don\u2019t have any track videos in this one as it was mostly used on the street, but I\u2019ve been running Spec Race Atoms for years at MotorSport Ranch in Cresson, TX. The current being a 2020 Turbo SRA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613594450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5765747, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry that\u2019s @thequirkybritgarage on IG", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613595929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5767637, "authorName": "Jagster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NBR'er Insta-fool", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613603061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5768897, "authorName": "DonRolandoFurioso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donrolandofurioso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It seems that everybody is stepping on their brakes as you pass them. Is ther a reason for that ? ;-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613628970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5769648, "authorName": "jcpca356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcpca356/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by jcpca356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613661778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5769885, "authorName": "P219boys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p219boys/", "bidAmount": 53219, "content": "$53,219 bid placed by P219boys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613664929, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5770515, "authorName": "jcpca356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcpca356/", "bidAmount": 53719, "content": "$53,719 bid placed by jcpca356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613672212, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5771914, "authorName": "UGW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ugw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SRA I hear you on the earplugs, no pun intended. I recently started wearing ear protection when I work in the garage. A few decades of loud stereos and concerts have finally taken a toll, as I realize the rest of my family can hear sounds I just can't. I've been amazed how much more pleasant the experience is. I feel so much less tired after a day with the impact gun or the power saw.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613679892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774862, "authorName": "jparkanzky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jparkanzky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The internet is full of track videos. The street driving provides context for just how quick this thing (car? nah) is! \r\n\r\nBucket-item stuff here......", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613698664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774913, "authorName": "abecsix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abecsix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone know how hard it is to register a used atom like this one in NJ? Have been looking for one already registered in NJ for a few years now. Not really interested in Montana LLC structure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613699359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774940, "authorName": "drozek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drozek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "God damn I might have to bid on this. I was about to pull the trigger on an Atom in Michigan but found out it was totaled out in California and the current seller had no idea about the frame damage. Ugh this atom looks amazing. Ok people no more bidding let me know win this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613699781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5774999, "authorName": "Robertignas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertignas/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by Robertignas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613700457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5775550, "authorName": "mfanatic325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfanatic325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How difficult would it be to get this to be California smog-legal? Asking for a friend :D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613710430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5775722, "authorName": "mara721", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mara721/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mfanatic325, as is often the case in the people's republic of California, the answer is to keep it registered in MT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613718224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5775905, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Out of curiosity, I've read that the authorities, whoever they may be, are cracking down on this Montana LLC scheme due to tax avoidance rather than simply wishing to register an unusual vehicle.\r\nCan someone educate us on what's rumour and what's real?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613739370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5775979, "authorName": "tmargolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmargolis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YES!! A PROPER TEST DRIVE!! \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613741425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776104, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, umm, if the buyer wants to part way with the track wheels, hit me up. My Atom wants those.\r\n\r\nIf this sells for anywhere close to the 55k its at now, that is a steal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613743727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776161, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@revsome I\u2019ve been pulled over and never questioned about the plate. I keep a copy of the title and registration with the insurance and the officers never asked any more questions. In fact they just found it amusing that my \u201cglove box\u201d is a ziplock bag slid under the passenger seat cover. Owning a car in a LLC is a legal gray area, but I haven\u2019t seen it challenged in any significant way that I\u2019m aware of and I have a lot of folks in my circle that do it. Many super car owners and RV owners do this to avoid the sales tax. I did it because that\u2019s the only way to drive it on the road in TX. Look around at the next cars and coffee and you\u2019ll see a lot of MT plates. \n\nMost local cops don\u2019t know or don\u2019t care. They see a car like this and know the person driving it is likely affluent and otherwise law abiding and leave you alone as long as you\u2019re not being a complete jackass. Your mileage may vary, but I\u2019ve never had a problem.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613744615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776179, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@givemeyourcar You\u2019ll have to hit up the winner. These wheels are awesome. The car originally came with 2 sets. I paid to have Keizer redo the centers to 4x100 to run on my SRA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613744829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776193, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrfanatic325 I\u2019ve seen a lot of Atoms running around CA. I\u2019m not sure where they\u2019re registered, but folks are definitely doing it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613745027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776245, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a DM question about the fenders and windshieldless dash. The car comes with both. \n\nI took the fenders off as I prefer the look without them. It\u2019s about a 30 minute job to put the back on with basic hand tools.\n\nTaking off the windshield/dash is removing 5 bolts and disconnecting the wiper power supply and window washer fluid reservoir. It\u2019s a 15 minute job with basic hand tools. I prefer the windshield on the street, but prefer the flat dash with the gunsights (small plexiglass air flicks) on the track as I like the open cockpit and extra airflow when you have on a helmet and fire suit. \n\nIt\u2019s always good to have options and makes this thing truly like an adult erector set", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613746043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776280, "authorName": "MrAllegro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrallegro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How did you get all the other cars to park on the road for the driving vid?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1613746101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776285, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a few hours left. I\u2019m going to reiterate one of my early posts for those just tuning in:\r\n\r\nTo the winner, while I can\u2019t make it a guarantee as part of the auction due to factors outside my control like weather, schedule conflicts, driver skills of the buyer etc., I will offer a track day delivery of the Atom at MotorSport Ranch in Cresson Texas where I\u2019m a member. If you have track experience, you can drive it, if you don\u2019t, I\u2019ll drive with you as a passenger so you can experience the potential of the car. If you\u2019d rather not put it on the track, you can ride with me in my 2020 Turbo Spec Race Atom which shares the same power train.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613746201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776307, "authorName": "Crisis328", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crisis328/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wickedly cool car. Thanks for bringing it to BaT.\r\n\r\nA question on the \"street\" tires in the photos, though. The tread pattern would suggest that they are unidirectional, so the left side tires should be mirror images of the right side tires, but that's not the case here. Any explanation?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613746526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776424, "authorName": "pedalmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pedalmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RevSome-\r\n\r\nThis Jalopnik article summarizes the Montana LLC risks (if the sole reason for the existence of your LLC is to own motor vehicles used primarily away from Montana)\r\n\r\nhttps://jalopnik.com/the-pitfalls-of-the-montana-license-plate-scam-1711216059\r\n\r\nStates in which I've read that enforcement actions have taken place include CA, CO, IL, and GA. \r\n\r\nIn CA, CHP maintains on online report site where citizens can report potential violators\r\n\r\nhttps://www.chp.ca.gov/notify-chp/chp-reg-(out-of-state-registration-violators)\r\n\r\n\r\nBelow is a link to a 2017 article from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle\r\n\r\nhttps://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/out-of-state-car-buyers-use-montana-llcs-to-evade-taxes/article_b4b37d29-e894-523e-b0ed-be7c0bf7e398.html", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613748006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776703, "authorName": "Iubrooks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iubrooks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great opportunity to buy a rare car. I have a 2016 3s as well and it\u2019s a monster. You\u2019ll definitely get the same experience anywhere else. Betting this will bring 75k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613751253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776722, "authorName": "GT350_R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt350_r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crisis328 - the tyre is a Toyo R888R, not actually a legal street tire, it is a DOT R (not for street) race tire.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613751462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776741, "authorName": "GT350_R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt350_r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crisis328 - it's just the way the R888R tyre looks. It's mounted correctly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613751677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776764, "authorName": "Dummy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dummy/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by Dummy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613751823, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5776830, "authorName": "Imyourguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imyourguy/", "bidAmount": 56600, "content": "$56,600 bid placed by Imyourguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613752572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5776840, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crisis328 Toyo R888s are now designed that way. They are no longer unidirectional. I\u2019ve run them for years and I\u2019m a fan of the change since it\u2019s easier to swap tires from left to right without dismounting to even up wear on tracks that are harder on one side of the car than the other. They are just a quick as they\u2019ve always been.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613752686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5776879, "authorName": "DHerman304", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dherman304/", "bidAmount": 57222, "content": "$57,222 bid placed by DHerman304", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613753120, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5776886, "authorName": "DHerman304", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dherman304/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, here's to keeping it in North Texas, Cheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613753152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5777016, "authorName": "Bashcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bashcars/", "bidAmount": 57722, "content": "$57,722 bid placed by Bashcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613754600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5777184, "authorName": "kallen222", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kallen222/", "bidAmount": 58222, "content": "$58,222 bid placed by kallen222", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613756116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5777306, "authorName": "Shudon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shudon/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Shudon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613757310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5777313, "authorName": "Dummy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dummy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I heard that", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613757379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5777322, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve is off!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613757553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5777363, "authorName": "RowingGears", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rowinggears/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that driving video was too cool, it\u2019s like a super fast go-kart out on the streets. awesome!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613757811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5777876, "authorName": "Dummy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dummy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What transporter did you use to ship from TMI?\r\nOwners of dune buggies, kit cars, and other assembled vehicles scored a victory during the legislative session, with Gov. Greg Abbott signing legislation to allow them to continue to register their vehicles in Texas.\r\n\r\nDoing so wasn\u2019t a problem until recently. Hobbyists who built \u201ckit cars,\u201d replica cars designed to look like popular classic cars, drove them to car shows or group meetups with no problem. Then, in 2014, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles quietly began to revoke titles for the kit cars, citing Texas Administrative Rule 217.3, which explicitly made any vehicle \u201cdesigned or determined by the department to be a dune buggy\u201d ineligible for title \u201cregardless of the vehicle\u2019s previous title and/or registration.\u201d\r\n\r\nSuch a restriction caused the value of the vehicles to plummet, with buyers in others states swooping in to buy the cars at pennies on the dollar.\r\n\r\nHouse Bill 1755, which was recently signed into law by Abbott after being passed unanimously by the legislature, clarifies that assembled vehicles are indeed permitted on the roads of Texas, forcing the DMV to once again register the cars.\r\n\r\nThe cars will, however, be subject to a special inspection in order to be registered as assembled vehicles.\r\n\r\n\u201cThis is a classic example of the heavy hand of government getting into people\u2019s lives for no legitimate reason,\u201d Faron Smith, who runs the Assembled Vehicle Coalition of Texas, said last year during a rally at the state Capitol. \u201cThese vehicles have been legal in Texas for many, many years and are fully inspected by certified state inspectors as Texas law prescribes.\u201d\r\n\r\nWith the bill now signed, the legislation is set to become law on September 1.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613761669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778002, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dummy I used the transport that TMI recommended and they were fantastic, but I can find who it was at the moment. I\u2019ll keep looking. \n\nI bought this one a couple of months before the changes in TX, so I suppose it may be able to be registered in TX now, but I can\u2019t confirm. I hope it is as the original decision was rubbish. Truly the heavy hand of government...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613762077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778176, "authorName": "Dummy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dummy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seen the Brembo 4 sale on Ebay #088 320hp Etec", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613762729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778265, "authorName": "Dummy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dummy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brammo Atom 2. Brembo makes brake parts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613763164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778328, "authorName": "kallen222", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kallen222/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "$65,500 bid placed by kallen222", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613763631, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778341, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys, this is worth way more than 65k. Is everyone asleep today?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613763736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778389, "authorName": "Ub2slow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ub2slow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely worth far more. Amazingly fast and fun cars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613763941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778412, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 66333, "content": "$66,333 bid placed by trumblyja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778405, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @pedalmike for that info. I will read up when I get a break from work! Ugh.\n\n Cheers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778418, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fact I have one of these and am still thinking of bidding just to flip it says a lot. Shame my garage is full.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613764095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778440, "authorName": "bripat1744", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bripat1744/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That video was awesome. Looks like such a fun vehicle with an amazing power to weight ratio. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778441, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm bidding because I want the track day, the Atom 3 is just the bonus! \ud83d\ude1c", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613764169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778471, "authorName": "Iubrooks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iubrooks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a solid car. If you\u2019re hesitant , buy it. I bought mine with barely being able to test drive it and it\u2019s my most wild car in my collection. I did the same thing with a RV camera, stock passenger mirror is useless.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778480, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right with @lubrooks\r\n\r\nWhen I bought mine it was the first time I had ever seen one in person. It will always be the benchmark for \"driving experience\" against everything else I own.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613764313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778493, "authorName": "Dummy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dummy/", "bidAmount": 67001, "content": "$67,001 bid placed by Dummy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764376, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778510, "authorName": "jb_11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jb_11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GT350_R, @Crisis328 DOT-R tires are street legal, assuming the tread is not worn below 2/32\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778516, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by trumblyja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778541, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 68500, "content": "$68,500 bid placed by disguybao", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764533, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778552, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever wins it, make sure to join the forum and groups online. Very small, tight-knit community. Only ~200-something of these in the US, most are in the UK.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613764585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778554, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 69333, "content": "$69,333 bid placed by trumblyja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778562, "authorName": "EddieK12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiek12/", "bidAmount": 69833, "content": "$69,833 bid placed by EddieK12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778563, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 70333, "content": "$70,333 bid placed by trumblyja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778570, "authorName": "EddieK12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiek12/", "bidAmount": 70833, "content": "$70,833 bid placed by EddieK12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778572, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 71500, "content": "$71,500 bid placed by trumblyja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778589, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by disguybao", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778600, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 72600, "content": "$72,600 bid placed by trumblyja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764817, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778613, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In case I can push anybody over the edge, this is about peak atom 3. This has every must-have mod and as close to \"fully loaded\" as you can get. As good an Atom 3 as you can realistically get.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613764868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778617, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 73100, "content": "$73,100 bid placed by disguybao", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778619, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty epic auction! Gotta love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613764879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778623, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m out, good luck gents!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613764893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778627, "authorName": "EddieK12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiek12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone want a PureTurbo 18 E63 wagon so I can buy this?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613764909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778628, "authorName": "Iubrooks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iubrooks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree with @gnupuncher. Atom 4 is a terrible wait. Atom 3 and 3s is way ahead of the AA2 as far as support. A3s is king", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613764929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778633, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 73600, "content": "$73,600 bid placed by trumblyja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778640, "authorName": "Classiccarcrazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarcrazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you out though?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778647, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol it\u2019s never ending... I\u2019m a local in the region!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613764983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778650, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 74100, "content": "$74,100 bid placed by disguybao", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613764999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778644, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you buy an Atom 3 of any type, youll wind up doing all the mods this seller has already done (backup cam, grip tape mats, bedliner on the sidepods, a few other things). You'll also wind up dealing with TMI or Ariel to order the very expensive options if your car didnt have them. The wing alone is $6k from Ariel! Having it already done and paid for by the last owner is a serious advantage in my opinion.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613765004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778653, "authorName": "racedeck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racedeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and then there were two", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613765021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778657, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm kinda glad this is out of my price range now. Probably saved my marriage. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613765043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778658, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don\u2019t forget the track day gents!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613765045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778665, "authorName": "jastern1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jastern1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great driving video nice ride.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613765080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778668, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol I\u2019m going to be asking for a discount", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613765086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778671, "authorName": "Dummy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dummy/", "bidAmount": 74600, "content": "$74,600 bid placed by Dummy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778675, "authorName": "Classiccarcrazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarcrazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New bidder!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778676, "authorName": "EddieK12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiek12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, Will you take Bitcoin?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613765121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778688, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 75100, "content": "$75,100 bid placed by disguybao", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778705, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on @Dummy, you're always gonna wonder what it would have driven like if you dont win it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613765286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778708, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This >>>dummy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613765294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778711, "authorName": "Classiccarcrazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarcrazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last chance!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778713, "authorName": "EddieK12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiek12/", "bidAmount": 75600, "content": "$75,600 bid placed by EddieK12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778717, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bidders are clearly bidding on emotion at this point...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613765324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778694, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's gonna take a real @Dummy to top that bid!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1613765330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778720, "authorName": "Classiccarcrazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarcrazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ohh and he\u2019s back in, how many bidders are on this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778725, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still cheaper than cost to duplicate!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613765361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778731, "authorName": "dspurling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dspurling/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ehh, probably not into emotion range yet - this is still a solid price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778734, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A similarly specced car went for 79k 3 months ago. I think we are in \"fair value\" territory", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613765377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778739, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 76100, "content": "$76,100 bid placed by disguybao", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5778742, "authorName": "Dat2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dat2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eddie must have cleaned out the couch cushions since his last bid a while ago.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613765418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778741, "authorName": "FarrierLumberCo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farrierlumberco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trumblyja Which is a brilliant move, you can't live today over : )", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778745, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Furiously selling off bitcoin as fast as he can", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613765436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778755, "authorName": "Classiccarcrazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarcrazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He is on his way with his Wagon trying to pawn it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778760, "authorName": "AZ911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/az911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An Atom 3S is essentially a four-wheeled-sportbike, not a car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613765509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778765, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey, at this price you still wont lose money on resale. Cant beat that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778768, "authorName": "EddieK12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiek12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Atleast I tried..", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1613765529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778769, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/19/21 for $76,100 to disguybao", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765530, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5778758, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't \"life\" but I can damn sure \"live\" to see another Atom come up for auction. Truth be told, I've already owned one but wouldn't mind having another one someday, but not for 80K.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613765532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778774, "authorName": "Classiccarcrazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarcrazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613765542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778773, "authorName": "Ub2slow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ub2slow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is an Atom 700, which is an Atom 2 with a full VIN which is street legal with 700 hp and title and never been on a track at Merit Partners for $79k. They might raise their price when they see this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613765542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778780, "authorName": "disguybao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/disguybao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I seriously hate you for a short minute Eddie.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1613765564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778788, "authorName": "trumblyja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trumblyja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @disguybao, you'll love the ride, enjoy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1613765581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778791, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, great auction.\r\nI'm jealous!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1613765588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778798, "authorName": "GregZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy disguy... Looks like a blast", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613765605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5778801, "authorName": "gnupuncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gnupuncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably shouldnt be saying this on BAT, these cars historically sell for less on here than they go for in private party sales. Probably because its a very niche car and its unlikely that the \"right guys\" are in the room when its about to go. Probably some instant equity on this one.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1613765618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5779396, "authorName": "SRA59 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sra59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @disguybao! Great auction! That was a lot of fun to watch and a very welcome distraction from this $hit storm here in TX.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1613768573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5779572, "authorName": "77F100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/77f100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A bunch of friends and I did a track day in these at VIR where they are produced. It was an absolute blast!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1613769467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5781256, "authorName": "GT350_R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt350_r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jb_11 - The DOT-R tire is a track day tire, not street legal. If you believe otherwise you are wrong. Before you respond, ask Toyo or BFG or any tire distributor, like TireRack.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613778850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5781644, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@disguybao\r\n\r\nShould you wish to part with the extra wheels, I'd make an offer to you. PM me if you want.\r\n\r\nAlso, well bought!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613786344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5782181, "authorName": "Dummy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dummy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that Dummy guy was a ringer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613799428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5782660, "authorName": "jb_11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jb_11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GT350_R ok, I\u2019ll bite. Please read the product information for this specific tire at Discount Tire:\r\n\u201c And because it's DOT-approved, you can also count on your new Toyo tires for reliable transportation to and from the track so that you're always ready to rock.\u201d\r\n\r\nGranted, these are not everyday tires, but they do fill a certain niche to allow you to drive a track focused tire to/from the track. There are certainly limitations for wet and cold weather, but that doesn\u2019t mean they illegal for road use with appropriate tread depth remaining.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1613830667, "type": "comment"}]