[{"id": 5381079, "authorName": "Efexer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efexer/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Efexer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606435176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5381174, "authorName": "MSQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pab5482 any idea of HP and torque? (I know I can look up 2300cc VW, but it would be good to know with the tune and extras what this car puts out.). \r\nReally nice car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606437373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381312, "authorName": "Trigger46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trigger46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My old army buddy from the 82nd Airborne had one of these. He was banned from Watkins Glen for being too aggressive. I've always wondered what happened to Richard R.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606440894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381431, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MSQ sure thing! The horse power is right around 175, and the torque is 175 ft/lbs. If you bury the throttle it\u2019ll pull out of a lot of corners in third gear.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606443941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381469, "authorName": "MSQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pab5482 Thanks for this. That's great HP & Torque for car this light. Thats why people who have both original 356's and some of these high quality replicas will tell you the replicas are far more fun to drive.\n\nTo put it in perspective, some of the original 356 cabs had less then 100HP (I realize many looking at this know some of the 356 HP #'s)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606444852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5381690, "authorName": "Chas_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chas_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No 356 pushrod motor had more than 100 HP until the SC model. Super 90s had 90 and normal 356 had 60 or 70 HP.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606451678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5382753, "authorName": "DoxieOwner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doxieowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Swing axle or articulated (IRS) rear suspension?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606497795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5384634, "authorName": "Rye356b", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rye356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chas_H - HP specs\r\n- 356 A 1300 with 44 hp \r\n- 356 A 1300 Super with 60 hp \r\n- 356 1600 with 60 hp \r\n- 356 A 1600 Super with 75 hp \r\n- 356 A 1500 GS Carrera with 100 hp\r\n\r\nThen in model year 1960, the 356 A was replaced by the completely redesigned 356 B (T5). \r\nIts power spectrum ranged from 60 hp in the 356 B 1600 to 140 hp in the 356 B 2000 GS-GT Carrera 2", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606508441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5386580, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doxieowner It is a swing axle car with new adjustable spring plates, that allow you to adjust ride height. It has a camber compensator that does a nice job of hooking up the axles for flat cornering.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606520027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5386590, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rye356b great data on horsepower. Do you know what the weights of these cars were?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606520184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5386774, "authorName": "Rye356b", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rye356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wikipedia data - wide range of weight which makes sense when you think of a spartan speedser, to a '65 Coupe SC. 771\u20131,041 kg (1,700\u20132,296 lb)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606524729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5386988, "authorName": "Chas_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chas_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1967 SCCA PCS lists weights for coupe at 1804 lbs, roadster and 'vert D at 1737 lbs, and the speedster at 1610.\nThat's racing weight. A street car would be heavier.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606531112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5387653, "authorName": "Gilbertsayegh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilbertsayegh/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Gilbertsayegh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606574909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388065, "authorName": "carknute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carknute/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by carknute", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606584506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388118, "authorName": "Michnik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michnik/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Michnik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606585914, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388137, "authorName": "Gilbertsayegh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilbertsayegh/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Gilbertsayegh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606586528, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388220, "authorName": "Michnik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michnik/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Michnik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606589422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388224, "authorName": "Gilbertsayegh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilbertsayegh/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Gilbertsayegh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606589727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5388236, "authorName": "Michnik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michnik/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Michnik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606590103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5391570, "authorName": "Gilbertsayegh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilbertsayegh/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by Gilbertsayegh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606758265, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5391593, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606758679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5391597, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Exactly thirty years between these three designs. 1957, 1987, 2017.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606758733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5400811, "authorName": "c9c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c9c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pab5482 Can you please explain the tag that indicates it was manufactured in Brazil? Who did the paint work on the car? What is this car titled as? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606877373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5400919, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@c9c sure thing. For their \u201cClassic\u201d range of 356 replicas (www.jpsclassics.com), JPS has a deal with the manufacturing company in Brazil that built the first 2000-3000 Beck Speedsters. The company in Brazil does the body (including paint), chassis, wiring and interior. Those units are then shipped to JPS in San Marcos CA. JPS then provides all the necessary components for final assembly based on the customer\u2019s specification. I actually worked at JPS during the time I built this car - I just wanted one of my own! The car is titled in my name as a 2019 Porsche Speedster Special Construction, much in the same way a Cobra replica is titled. Hope this helps.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606879794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5401036, "authorName": "Glendalewelsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glendalewelsh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful work. One question... is there a scuff with paint interruption on the front passenger bumper? Can\u2019t really tell from the pic.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606882621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5402268, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@glendalewelsh thanks! You have an eagle eye. I just went to check and there is indeed a scuff on the passenger front bumper. You have to get down on the ground to see it, but it\u2019s there. I took a picture which I\u2019ll attach momentarily.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606928469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5402289, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606928715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5403337, "authorName": "rteague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rteague/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why are the center caps missing in the drive video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606937983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5405549, "authorName": "TheOrganizedGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theorganizedgarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car with great presentation. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606947898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5406310, "authorName": "Glendalewelsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glendalewelsh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pab5482 Thank you for checking. Beautiful car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606958800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5406351, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rteague I hadn\u2019t put them on at that stage. I had just finished the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606959426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5406866, "authorName": "JohnRancho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnrancho/", "bidAmount": 26125, "content": "$26,125 bid placed by JohnRancho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606970034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5407245, "authorName": "wgeorge32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wgeorge32/", "bidAmount": 26375, "content": "$26,375 bid placed by wgeorge32", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606999048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5408049, "authorName": "trez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That might be the nicest video I've seen on BaT. Excellent job.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1607013095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5408127, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trez thanks! I really appreciate that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607014112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5409922, "authorName": "Stevesautocare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevesautocare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DOES THE VEHICLE HAVE TO BE SMOGGED IN CALIFORNIA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607027854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410218, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stevesautocare No, because it is a special construction (SPCNS) Vehicle, it has a smog exemption in California. Hope this helps.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607029447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410558, "authorName": "TSL1702", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsl1702/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the car have heat and defrost?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607031345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410658, "authorName": "Stevesautocare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevesautocare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a big plus for any of us in cali", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1607032094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410717, "authorName": "Will88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A car like this needs the black retro plates!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607032681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410718, "authorName": "Stevesautocare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevesautocare/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Stevesautocare", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607032687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410734, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any input on the top fit? Looks rather loose. Can it be improved with the current top or a situation of a new one needed and fitted tightly? I live in an area where I need the top up from time to time so want to ensure it can tightly fit so you can drive at speed with it without concerns over flapping like crazy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1607032761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410758, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SJM999 you would probably want to look at a different top, but I would say that I\u2019ve driven the car several times with the top up and it doesn\u2019t flap around too much.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607032954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410773, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pab5482 Thanks for the quick and honest reply.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1607033079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410765, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tsl1702 yes the car has heat that comes through the dashboard vents. A dial between the seats dials the heat up and down. This acts as a demister on a cold day.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410794, "authorName": "Yopurp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yopurp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might be the nicest replica build I\u2019ve seen on BAT in quite awhile. I just can\u2019t do red interior. :(. Just a style thing. But stock build 30k+ another 10-15 in add one, I\u2019m guessing RNM unless it really jumps in next 8min.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410799, "authorName": "Yopurp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yopurp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should have added best of luck to seller. Love that motor and sound. Well done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1607033274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410805, "authorName": "73POR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/73por/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by 73POR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410843, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 27750, "content": "$27,750 bid placed by SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410853, "authorName": "73POR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/73por/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by 73POR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410854, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410862, "authorName": "73POR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/73por/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by 73POR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410863, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 28750, "content": "$28,750 bid placed by SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410869, "authorName": "acoupe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acoupe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those hp ratings for 356 cars given below are listed in DIN specs.....S90 is 90DIN /102 SAE.....so yes, some 356 engines produced 100 hp SAE", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1607033770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410877, "authorName": "73POR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/73por/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by 73POR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410881, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410888, "authorName": "73POR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/73por/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by 73POR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033865, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410891, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 29750, "content": "$29,750 bid placed by SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410894, "authorName": "stuffy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuffy/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by stuffy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410905, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5410906, "authorName": "pgattocpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgattocpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SJM999 wants this one to drive more often in case he wins the BMW 507. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607033933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410912, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pgattocpa for two completely different purposes. 507 for vintage rallies, this for thrashing daily :o)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1607033991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410918, "authorName": "pgattocpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgattocpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funny - I was going to say \"thrash\"!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607034020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410924, "authorName": "RegTheJock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/regthejock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One simply does not \"thrash\" a 507", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607034045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410926, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/3/20 for $30,250 to SJM999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607034048, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5410929, "authorName": "Yopurp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yopurp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Freaking steal!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1607034073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410930, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to say I am a bit surprised by this --- was kinda expecting RNM. Merry Xmas to me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1607034123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410949, "authorName": "Pab5482 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pab5482/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SJM999 yes I think given the specification of the car and the way it drives, you got a good deal ;) congratulations. I\u2019m glad it\u2019s going to get DRIVEN.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1607034230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410961, "authorName": "Yopurp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yopurp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Note to self - don\u2019t bid against a guy bidding on a 1.5m car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607034299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410972, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pab5482 Looking forward to it and yes, it will be enjoyed. Will be sharing garage space with a certain blue convertible I bought for my wife on BAT awhile back and my sons '62 Bug:o)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607034369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5410996, "authorName": "SJM999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjm999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Yopurp I bid to the value I feel a car is worth --- not one to pay more for some vehicle than it is worth just because I can. So, don't let me scare you off of anything in the future, comes down to value to me, I'm not one to overpay for things --- in fact, that is how I got to a point in life that I can bid on $1.5m+ vehicles.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1607034511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5415032, "authorName": "Jacotrader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacotrader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coolest vid for sure! I\u2019m moving to rancho Santa Fe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1607113855, "type": "comment"}]