[{"id": 5233182, "authorName": "430NYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/430nyc/", "bidAmount": 6999, "content": "$6,999 bid placed by 430NYC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603544689, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5233195, "authorName": "hausblau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hausblau/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by hausblau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603545006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5233226, "authorName": "kellymelissa143", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kellymelissa143/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by kellymelissa143", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603545518, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5233302, "authorName": "1783pictures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1783pictures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"It belongs in a museum!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603547021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5233437, "authorName": "ClassicCoupe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccoupe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "200 pictures and somehow they all missed the driver's seat outside bolster.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1603550258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5233490, "authorName": "Janos_z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janos_z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to agree with @ClassicCoupe -- although the photos all look nice, there are too many unhelpful close-ups and plenty of redundant pictures of the same thing from a slightly different angle, and at the same time not everything is covered in a logical or symmetrical manner (example: photo #26 is a close-up of one rear window lower corner, but there is no close-up of the other side). There are also not enough mid-distance shots of the body and interior (or the underside, even) that would help us scan across an entire surface. \n\nI'm not at all suggesting this was on purpose, but the overall effect is that we can't quite get a comprehensive picture assembled of the car's condition in our mind's eye. With such low mileage, I assume this is a pristine car in every way, but it shouldn't have to be an assumption. In any case, there's plenty of time for the seller to upload some more photos, which I suggest they consider doing.\n\nGood luck with the auction!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1603551285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5233791, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best and last year of this beautiful Sacco inspired masterpiece. Great color combination and condition. Very hard to find them like this these days. I predict a strong close on this one (obviously).", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1603557975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5233793, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Dean_Laumbach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603557993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5233809, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lambo1971 The air filter decal is the correct replacement part from Mercedes-Benz and it looks nothing like the original decal at all !!! I know a guy in Europe who makes absolutely flawless reproductions of the original. Shoot me an email if you need one in the future.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1603558201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5233958, "authorName": "au94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/au94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you ever wondered what they drove like new...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603561842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5233987, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone get their wallets out...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603562714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5234099, "authorName": "DTSWMBO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtswmbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo with all windows down would do it for me...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603566209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5234254, "authorName": "Mechudo62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mechudo62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$20 k already. Setting de bar high....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603571344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5234573, "authorName": "alex.gunns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex.gunns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car, but its missing records for 15 years plus inconsistency on the radiator support bolts. Although it does not show an accident on carfax, did this car had a front end damage?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603581970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5234864, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys, thanks for the helpful feedback. Much appreciated. 1. Car was in 1st owners garage for approx 13 years. Barely driven. 2. I'll get pics of the driver's bolster :). 3. No accidents so not sure about the question regarding the radiator support bolts, I'll look into it asap. This is a special year as the 30th anniversary is coming up!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603592973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5234978, "authorName": "alex.gunns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex.gunns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In any case its a great car, best color combination. I would bid on it, if I did not have one. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603601277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235090, "authorName": "Hnssail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hnssail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just bought a 1991 560SEC with 145K miles. Amazing cars, they hold up so well that mine looks like it has 20,000 miles on it. Built like tanks, quiet, glides down the road. This one looks to be in great shape and should do well.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1603627391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235120, "authorName": "kenbaker1265", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbaker1265/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by kenbaker1265", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603629547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5235171, "authorName": "bflobob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bflobob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree, I have one that runs like new and has 130k on it, just have to keep up with the maintenance. They used really good materials from the paint to the interiors, if they aren't abused they will last a very long time. I have a Black 91 like this one and it has single stage paint, I would imagine this one does also.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1603631980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235366, "authorName": "1783pictures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1783pictures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ClassicCoupe The most \"missed\" photo in any car listing is the driver's side bolster. ;-) \r\nThis car is located in an area where plenty of Benz SEC experts reside.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1603637558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235382, "authorName": "Scotts...cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotts...cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT sure does bring out the beautiful SEC's Black with cream is a excellent color combination, it's probably my second favorite. With these miles this one should ring the bell. Cant wait to watch the fight for new ownership. GLWTA!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1603638181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235560, "authorName": "Maddie_G", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddie_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bruiser!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603644230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235566, "authorName": "Lendou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lendou/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Lendou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603644344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5235603, "authorName": "Bobd1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobd1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "90k \ud83d\udcb5MSRP \u2757", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603645494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235644, "authorName": "gtr8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scotts...cars, Brendon is that you?? If so im still in search of my 1986 Toyota corolla champaign with gold accents. Hows the search going? Oh, im going to require 20 year financing and zero down :-)\r\n\r\nOn a serious note, i had an 88 SEC, I'm sure i fell asleep for the last 15 years. These numbers surprise me. Wonder what my 87 560 SL would be worth today? Kings Ransom i suppose. Best wishes to the proud new owner a delightful gentleman\u2019s road car and to the owner for the preservation.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603647063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235662, "authorName": "M_Lovell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m_lovell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lambo1971 - Is this a dealer sale, or private party? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603647964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235736, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M_Lovell private party. thnx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603650968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235754, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI All window regulators are in working condition. Also both (country & city) horns work. Here's a couple driver bolster pics too ;) These are from my iPhone but hopefully it gives everyone who's interested some more details.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1603651574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235774, "authorName": "kenbaker1265", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbaker1265/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking Wraith in the garage", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603652208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5235966, "authorName": "rdsshep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdsshep/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by rdsshep", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603658486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5236117, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any pics from the Headliner front and rear seaction would be great due these like to sag, seems here is all in place as it should.\n\nA very clean SEC GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603663658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5236193, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kenbaker1265 thanks! I really love the Wraith. It's big but the presence is unlike any other.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603668727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5236197, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@the_normanns sure, I'll get pics of the headliner per your request. I don't see any sag whatsoever. My thought is that it must have been replaced at some point . Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603668890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5236346, "authorName": "Scotts...cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotts...cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gtr8 Nope, It's Scott lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603676394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5236411, "authorName": "AZkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azkid/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by AZkid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603679763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5236556, "authorName": "SofiaLeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sofialeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Mercedes! Any accidents or paint work? Can you paint meter and post pictures. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603691079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5237661, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SofiaLeo thank you. No accidents. Only touch up paint was used on small scratch on passenger door. I will post paint meter pics asap. Thx", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603734577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5239655, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@the_normanns headliner pics. No sag.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603745948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5240566, "authorName": "MTS1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mts1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$40,000 and 7 days to go. Wow, that's strong!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603752716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5241395, "authorName": "son_of_stig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/son_of_stig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yeah....great car but wondering why its up there so early....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603771213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5241453, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SofiaLeo per your request. thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603773822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5241519, "authorName": "AZkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azkid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "son_of_stig - In regards to you question about why it's so high so early... This is the right mileage and the right color combination. I've watched too many bidders treat BaT like Ebay lately, missing great cars by trying to snipe at the last minute. Might as well go after what you want, and avoid the games!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1603780430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5241585, "authorName": "kenbaker1265", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbaker1265/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@son_of_stig it's up there because someone wants it and isn't playing games with bids that don't matter.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1603794612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5242756, "authorName": "818JOHN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/818john/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks perfect \r\nChecks all the right boxes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603817554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5242809, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you to all of you for your positive comments. The new owner will truly appreciate this special vehicle. It\u2019s bittersweet for me to sell it as a big part of me wants to hold on to it. However with limited garage space I decided to share it with someone who will hopefully love it even more than I can.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603818190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5243102, "authorName": "SofiaLeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sofialeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you! Looks all original.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1603821530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5244603, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SofiaLeo my pleasure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1603829170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5247022, "authorName": "570TE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/570te/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RDSshep, glad to see you're back at it!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603859293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5253020, "authorName": "Swallowed_Hook", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swallowed_hook/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty car! Look at picture 142. The wheel well molding is full of holes on the underside where small road rocks hit it and wore it down over time/miles. Also the drivers foot rest under the parking brake shows the corner worn and discolored from shoe contact. Not indicative of 27k miles. Right side of brake pedal pad shows wear beyond the miles, as does condition of carpet behind the seats. Those items along with a 25 years gap showing few miles added makes me wonder how it would need new front brakes with 16k miles on it.. Not pointing the finger at the seller as he has only owned it for two months. My guestimation is 90-125k miles.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1603979328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5253073, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Swallowed_Hook I know the Original Owner who is 85 yrs old. He didn\u2019t drive the car from 2007. It was started up on occasion while it was stored in a garage of one of his rental units. I can guarantee that the miles are accurate. When pictures were taken it was when we were having ash fall from the sky due to Northern California wildfires. The professional photographer from BaT told me it\u2019s next to impossible to take outside photos especially on a black car because ash was literally falling down on us so wiping the car every 10 seconds wasn\u2019t going to be helpful. I\u2019m more than happy to have anyone have a professional inspection done and or view it themselves. I appreciate your skepticism as I had some initial questions however the original owner is a gem of a guy and everything lined up. Thank you!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1603980315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5253277, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Swallowed_Hook the backing on the original floor mats were deteriorating leaving residue on the carpet. The original owner lived in SF so I\u2019m not surprised he had that brakes changed at 16kmiles. There are 26k miles on it not 7k so I do expect some wear on the pedal. Thanks for bringing up your concerns as it allows me to address those items. Again any potential buyer can inspect or have it inspected. I will provide full cooperation. Lastly, driving a car in California without it being registered is not an easy task. Especially in the Bay Area where my friends in law enforcement won\u2019t let that go. So please keep that in mind. Thanks.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1603983346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5257153, "authorName": "Hackberry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hackberry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m not seeing the \u201chigh mileage clues\u201d mentioned below. This car looks immaculate to me. I guess one man\u2019s opinion is as good as another but I sense no misrepresentation here. Great car and good luck!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1604008145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5257232, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hackberry thank you so much!! I appreciate your comments \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604008855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5258175, "authorName": "OutOfGas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The streets of San Francisco are notoriously harsh on a car's suspension, steering, brakes and clutch too, if you drive a stick shift. They're riddled with pot holes and rough patches from incessant digging and filling that happen around the clock. Drivers must negotiate their way up and down a 30% incline on the world's most crooked road. Those who live on Russian Hill would know what I am alluding to. Switching lanes on some roads is not for the faint of heart. You're trying to outgun cab drivers and delivery trucks who are hell bent on making life miserable for the average driver. Such is life in a bustling city.\r\n\r\nAs far as I can see, the wear and tear on this SEC is normal given that it has spent the better part of its life in the streets where Mr. Cool (Steve McQueen) once drove a '68 green Mustang like there was no tomorrow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604025516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5258573, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lambo1971 these is a very very clean SEC which you represent here, the new owner could be lucky to the first owner and caretaker of these nice Mercedes. If i hadn`t an 91 in same colour sheme in the garage i would definitley be in. The wear on the pedal and the foodrest is in my mine conform to the miles in SFO where should you left your legs and feets if not on that spots up and down the roads. The only question for me is the VIN Label at the front bumper cover, is it in place or did they changed once the front bumper between the years. Doesn matter that much because these SEC is really near to AS NEW. What could a potential buyer expect more than this condtition? For my mind Freakin NOTHING\r\n\r\nGLWTA of a nearly NEW one of a KIND SEC, they wont be show up that often in these condition.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604047460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5261655, "authorName": "1783pictures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1783pictures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have zero doubts as to the authenticity of this car. The seller is so well known in regards to his honesty and professionalism that I wish to God I was rich as heck and could go after this gem. My own 500 SEC is preety darned great. While filling her up today two different fellas stopped to talk to me and ask about it. The SEC's are truly incredible. \r\n\r\nThe one on auction here is astounding.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1604089310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5263379, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1783pictures I truly appreciate your awesome feedback! It's a conversation piece for sure. I think people expect Michael Douglas might be at the wheel lol!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604106851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5263385, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@the_normanns thanks again for your wonderful positive comments. I'll check and report back about your question regarding the VIN label.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604107009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5263949, "authorName": "Chitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is absolutely gorgeous. The talk about this and that looking too worn on the car for the mileage I am not sure about. These cars were built so well that, if you are a weirdo like me, you could easily have over 100K on it and have it look perfect, especially in a good climate. The tell for me is how an ignition key wears, as not many people carry that around unless they are driving the car. Picture 186 writes the story.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1604141076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5265070, "authorName": "FMSSOCAL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fmssocal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swallowed_hook...not sure how many of these cars you've worked on over the years, but this car looks about as original as it gets... cars with the mileage you describe would have decolorization of all the plastic hoses and connectors and pipes etc under the hood. Everything plastic goes brittle.\r\nChanging the brakes at 16k miles is about average on these cars... normal would be in 10-12K miles for the fronts at least in m 30 years of working on the S class cars. \r\n@Lambo1971 this is a beautiful car, if i had room id be all over it.. Good luck", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1604171414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5265087, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FMSSOCAL thank you! Your insight and expertise is appreciated. Unfortunately the accusations have been made to others as well by clicking on his/her prior comments. So I\u2019m not taking it personally \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604171670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5266174, "authorName": "Bawston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bawston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a terrific original SEC example. Mileage will get a premium price; if it were mine I would drive it vs collect but my opinion is that cars, with some rare exceptions (that are out of my price range) should and need to be driven to really enjoy them. Beautiful car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604239921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5266734, "authorName": "foidpoosening", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foidpoosening/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful, GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604255884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5267951, "authorName": "GJSPIN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjspin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I personally saw this car just before this seller purchased it. After looking at it closely the car was all there and left me with no questions about the legitimacy of the car. The new owner will be very pleased.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1604322078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5268296, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604330021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5268858, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like this auction for two very important reasons.\n1) Last year for the mighty lovely 126 SEC and this one is creme de la creme.\n2) The seller has \"Lambo and \"1971\" in his username (@Lambo1971). I love Lambos and 1971 is the best year according to my chassis certificate from the hospital!\n\nAlso I recommend ignoring anything from @swallowed_hook, his ONLY MO is to visit these auctions and \"try\" and point out only negative things, he never has anything positive to say or add. He has a reputation of doing so on BaT and very evident on many past BMW auctions as well. Personally he should be banned.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1604339002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5268939, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That`s THE BURNER \r\n\r\n@BurnerID common, You are bidding on an FIVESIXTY there is no TWOFIFTY in these SEC model range..\r\n\r\nGLWTA auf these GEM!!! \r\n\r\nWhat`s about 56$k? \r\n\r\nJust short over twice the actual mileage, i think these super clean SEC example it`s worth 2$k per 1k/mls. Just my two cents...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604339876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269017, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SlowNRusty \ud83d\ude43\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83d\ude43*rotfl*. Like Your comment very much\ud83d\ude01\ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\ude01\r\n1) seriously \"THE YEAR 1971\" \r\nis \"THE\" best Wine of the century \ud83d\ude0e of em all... ( my title has also the '71 \ud83e\udd2d on it)\r\n2) a \ud83d\udc02Countach \ud83d\udc02 is one of the first \"Hypercars\" (what a name.. \ud83d\ude43HYPER-HYPER.. ...)\r\n3) definetley here is some serious SEC knowledge in these auction, for sure... Look at these for example \ud83d\ude09:\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/P-TzNoJLGGk\r\n\r\nAfter 9 years of experience there will be some SEC KNOWLEDGE\ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\udc4d\r\n\r\nEnjoy the Auction and good luck for the seller to find today the real SEC caretaker for these fine example. \r\n\r\nNow it's time for \ud83e\udd43\ud83c\udf7f\ud83e\udd57\ud83c\udf7a\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604340787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269010, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seeing the Carfax miles in 1992 Montvale NJ that was up to recently the location Mercedes Benz North America Headquarters. Poss Press Car ? Funny enough just across the Street from the BMW NA Headquarters. Talk about keeping eye on the competition. \n\nI was born in 1971 like it too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604340854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269049, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank-you kindly @the_normanns ! I appreciate the plug and great response. \r\n\r\nThe Countach is my all time weak in the knees car...by farrrrr! \r\n\r\nAnd yes I am fascinated with the 126 and have done my best to keep my old SEC running well, looking good and maintained. Ownership has been rewarding and these are great cars.\r\n\r\nMaybe one day we'll get to clink some glasses!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604341037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269068, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SlowNRusty @the_normanns 1971!! You guys are the best!! \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1604341292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269076, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GJSPINELLA thank you! Coming from an expert in the field of SEC\u2019s means a lot!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604341357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269206, "authorName": "orlandow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orlandow/", "bidAmount": 40500, "content": "$40,500 bid placed by orlandow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604342642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269216, "authorName": "Kayemtee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kayemtee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just watched a YouTube video of a stock Euro version, with well over 200,000 km on it, on the autobahn, accelerate to 258kph. Not bad for a thirty year old car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604342798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269262, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604343243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269292, "authorName": "orlandow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orlandow/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by orlandow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604343534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269294, "authorName": "tenfootpole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tenfootpole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't understand how this is getting to this price?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604343549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269295, "authorName": "kenbaker1265", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbaker1265/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by kenbaker1265", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604343551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269303, "authorName": "Beldar77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beldar77/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by Beldar77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604343604, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269317, "authorName": "MTS1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mts1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tenfootpole these bids are market for a clean no story SEC. You can check this on the BaT research section of the web site. I believe you will most likely be even more surprised upon final bid.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1604343726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269321, "authorName": "Vander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tenfootpole It's about half what it was new 30 years ago. And a fraction of what the same car is in an AMG widebody. We will see more bidding", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1604343729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269349, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604343935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269373, "authorName": "kenbaker1265", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbaker1265/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by kenbaker1265", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269375, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269379, "authorName": "Beldar77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beldar77/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by Beldar77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269384, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344165, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269395, "authorName": "Beldar77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beldar77/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by Beldar77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269396, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269407, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well Done now we are Serious", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604344319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269411, "authorName": "Beldar77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beldar77/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by Beldar77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269413, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344355, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269420, "authorName": "1783pictures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1783pictures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604344430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269423, "authorName": "Beldar77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beldar77/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by Beldar77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269426, "authorName": "tenfootpole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tenfootpole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MTS1 @Vander appreciate the notes. I guess I'm just poorly informed on this model. It is indeed a beautiful car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1604344464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269427, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5269440, "authorName": "tpatt80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tpatt80/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it just me or does someone with the BaT handle \"BurnerID\" sounds like they just belong in a big body black Benz of this era?? GL everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604344530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269441, "authorName": "AZkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azkid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car! But no, this was not the market up until today... I believe we have now moved the needle. And this car deserves it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604344531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269446, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/2/20 for $60,000 to BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1604344586, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5269452, "authorName": "Vlad600sel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vlad600sel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy this beautiful car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604344615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269456, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Impressive. Thank you for raising the bar (I think).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604344640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269461, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BurnerID I am happy for you! Thanks to all the bidders and the BaT community!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1604344691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269476, "authorName": "1783pictures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1783pictures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very impressive. The 126's continue to ride and this is one of the nicest on the planet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604344749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269483, "authorName": "Npdion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/npdion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations!! \r\nMakes me like the one in my garage all the more! You\u2019ll enjoy this car, they are truly great.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604344769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269484, "authorName": "hausblau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hausblau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow this is awesome! Congrats to both seller & buyer!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604344774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269463, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\ude0e\ud83c\udf7a\ud83e\udd43 SEC SIXHUNDRED \ud83c\udf7b\ud83d\udc4d SO IT HAS BURNED THE DEAL @BurnerID\n\nCONGRATULATION FOR ONE OF THE CLEANEST SEC ON THE MARKET", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604345011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269593, "authorName": "alex.gunns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex.gunns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing, congratulations", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604345323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269685, "authorName": "Calcowboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calcowboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fair price for a car in this great condition. Congrats to both seller and buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604345800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269738, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tenfootpole soo easy take your calculator use the inflation characters and you will be close to an MRSP of 200k in 2020. Sos still areal freakin discount on an close to new SEC for 70% OFF. SO a Deal of the day.\r\n\r\nAnd the most tricky think is, you cant order these fully milled out a BLOCK Mercedes Benz Oldschool quality anymore from the factory.\r\n\r\nSo easy, you got the train??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604346047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269813, "authorName": "DPC33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpc33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Holy mackerel andy, Will this sale affect the whole SEC market? Congratulations to both seller and buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604346474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269802, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lambo1971 you wont have a Sedan 560 SEL in 040 / Tan in the pipeline in similar condition? \n\n If yes please take your time before bring it to auction, i have to make room first! \nThan i had my little \"MB - 560-Trio\" perfect \n`89 SL / `93 SEC are already there, just missing is the `?? SEL They are all in black / Tan my favorite colour sheme.\nAll the really last model Year available with full options.\n\nAnd on which roads do you floor your Lambo in Danville /CA?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604346560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5269878, "authorName": "AZkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azkid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think there is any question this affects prices. It's a comparative value! We have watched these climb steadily this year. Deservedly so...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1604346882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5270122, "authorName": "DPC33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpc33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned my SEC for 35 years and have watched the value languish for 20 years only to see the increase the last couple years. I don't know why, however I do believe that BAT has had an influence on values by allowing the exposure of these great cars to be greatly expanded on this site and as a longtime owner, I truly appreciate iy. Thanks Bat.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1604348094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5270342, "authorName": "sscoupes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sscoupes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am so happy these cars are finally selling for what they are worth I have had four of them and still have a black on black 91 with 89 on the clock doing a full resto on it because I want it like new built with my restomods on it all Mercedes parts except for wheels no Chevy engine that was a real nice car it was worth that money I saw one sold with less miles for 75k a long time ago", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604349444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5270382, "authorName": "sscoupes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sscoupes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If BMWs can get big money so can a SEC like this plus it\u2019s a way better car been in and around the Euro car business for 40 years the BMW mechanics make more money get it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1604349743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5270620, "authorName": "RSNaka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsnaka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding! Congrats to buyer and seller. Well done to both.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604351050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5270751, "authorName": "Chitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic SEC! Congrats @BurnerID by looking at recent auctions, you may have some money to burn. Burn On my friend, Burn On!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604351581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5270872, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@the_normanns I'll keep my eyes peeled for that 560SEL ...I loved that car as my 1st RE broker I worked for owned a 1991 with the phone option. It was badass!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1604352093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5270889, "authorName": "Lambo1971 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lambo1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks BaT members for all the congratulatory comments!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1604352161, "type": "comment"}]