[{"id": 4381107, "authorName": "peterwald", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterwald/", "bidAmount": 1974, "content": "$1,974 bid placed by peterwald", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587043220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4381133, "authorName": "Mattman1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattman1972/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hummina, hummina....what a looker! GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587043612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381142, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks @Mattman1972 i'll be here all week and will answer any questions that I can!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587043812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381169, "authorName": "Watry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the look of it, that's factory AC. Though I realize the compressor isn't there.\r\nAndrew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587044211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381198, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MONTANA COMMENTS ALERT! MONTANA COMMENTS ALERT! MONTANA COMMENTS ALERT!\r\n\r\nKidding aside, wow, what a beauty! GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1587044523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381244, "authorName": "type901", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type901/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color and stance are perfect. Nice machine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587045227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381299, "authorName": "Classichondaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichondaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe a tad more rust than I'd like to deal with, but what a lovely machine.....color combo, stance and lack of bumpers add up to a piece of fine artwork.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587046145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381302, "authorName": "Classichondaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichondaman/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Classichondaman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587046169, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4381323, "authorName": "Chrystal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrystal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classichondaman What a gorgeous GTV. Love the color inside and out. A bit of rust, but not bad for a 46 year old car. I have an almost stock 1974 260Z and would love to park this beside it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587046589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381340, "authorName": "Harv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color. Does it come with some Zircon encrusted tweezers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587046860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381349, "authorName": "AlpineVt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpinevt/", "bidAmount": 10987, "content": "$10,987 bid placed by AlpineVt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587046994, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4381381, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Harv you'll have to talk to Mr. Zappa about that.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587047483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381424, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As for the rust, Alfaholics sells this specific panel as well as the side rocker if you wanted to go all out, and I had a body shop take a cursory look and said it'd be about $3k to repair and repaint that section.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587048112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381483, "authorName": "brownan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brownan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Superb!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587048851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381521, "authorName": "NapalmJane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/napalmjane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's hard to think of a worse decision than jumping in and buying a 46-year-old Italian car when you know nothing about the marque, but this car make me want to make that decision. Judging by the pace of bidding, it will probably end up being too rich for my blood! Beautiful car, though. GLWS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587049234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381524, "authorName": "bterretti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bterretti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is my old car!! I was the owner who imported it from Canada then sold it later to the gentleman in NJ. The car does have some flaws but still drives wonderfully. It was a factory AC car but all the components were missing when i got it. Overall a great fun car to drive. GLWTS!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1587049289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381579, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bterretti! wish we could have had a sync prior, would love to know more history about the car, the most I found about its Canadian history was this old autotrader.ca article: https://www.autotrader.ca/newsfeatures/20141112/find-of-the-week-1974-alfa-romeo-2000-gtv/\r\n\r\n@napalmjane, I had the same exact hesitation when I first saw this car but it's been a wonderful 2 years after making the leap :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587049976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381740, "authorName": "Flyin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NapalmJane stop reading my mind!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587051884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381807, "authorName": "Green_Meanie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/green_meanie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car and color combo. I have pored over GTVs for years and, if they have a bad angle, have not found it yet. Not to mention they drive as well as they look.... Hate to be a Nervous Nelly but in picture 108 it looks like the hose between the gas tank and rear filter needs attention. There appears to be some weeping on the tank and hose near the tank connection. Given that this hose is just below the exhaust, I also wrap it in a velcro heat shield sleeve on my Alfas. The battery hold down in pic 79 also looks a little bit dubious, like it might not prevent lateral movement. Don't want to be negative but these are both easily fixed safety issues and should not detract from the overall appeal of the car. And if either is just an illusion of the photos, I'll stand corrected... GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587052898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381832, "authorName": "Doug_Paraschuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doug_paraschuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great colour, great stance, on a beautifully designed car. What's not to like.\r\nFirst upgrade I would recommend before hitting some fantastic twisty back roads would be a sump guard. Cheap, but useful insurance.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587053298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381867, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NIce but budget for rust repairs-its heartbreaking but its too nice overall to ignore. I've always liked the Panasport wheels on these. \r\n\r\nGreat color @roebear Can you tell us the color please", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587053725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381890, "authorName": "SportsCarFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscarfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool car. A spirited driving video would be great!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587053956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381893, "authorName": "sir_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very pretty shade of blue and the bumper delete works well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587053984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381941, "authorName": "ramongar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramongar/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by ramongar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587054709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4381951, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@austin_alfa I can check for sure but believe it's Azzurro Le Mans or more likely Blue Medio. \r\n\r\n@sportscarfan that can probably be arranged! \r\n\r\n@greenie_meanie appreciate the call outs! The engine bay pics were taken prior to the service where I had them check the fuel filter as well and they may have readjusted, let me see if I can grab a better picture.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587054793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381999, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to judge colors by internet photos, but it's definitely not Le Mans blue. Most likely Alfa Bluette. Plenty to like here. Not sure Bluette was available in 74, but it's similar.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587055597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4382196, "authorName": "brad_fischer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brad_fischer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bet the exhaust is loud, with the headers, custom pipework with 2 mini resonators. Look forward to the driving video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587057880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4382197, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pinarello picture 44 shows the original color and the respray pretty well. You're right absolutely not Le Mans, and medio still looks too light. Based on the label from picture 87 I'd say it's Blau with a slightly lighter tone on the respray.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587057903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4382559, "authorName": "StuG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pinarello I recall my pharmacist in Edmonton had a stock \u201874 in this colour back in the day. Could be mistaken. Bumper delete totally changes the look. Nice car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587060966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4382925, "authorName": "OssoBene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ossobene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a lovely blue. Searching for that same blue myself... Right, it looks too dark for Blu Medio (AR 347), Blu Pervinca (AR 349) or Bluette (AR 506). Maybe closer to Blu Olandese (AR 343), or Cobalt (AR 508)?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587063503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4383054, "authorName": "A4cams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a4cams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OssoBene, my first thought was Bluette (AR506). I just repainted my 67 Bluette. It took two tries to get the color right! Love Bluette!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587064125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4383703, "authorName": "Ar23jer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar23jer/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Ar23jer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587067866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4384031, "authorName": "JAH67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jah67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty in this blue, which, I believe, is bluette / petrol blue. Apart from rust, my only quibbles would be that front sits too low relative to the rear and I don\u2019t care for the big rectangular front indicator solution. If I were respraying, I\u2019d delete at least the rear side markers. Interested to see how this goes. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587069819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4384542, "authorName": "CarNut1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the rear sway bar missing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587072668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4384623, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Questions for the experts out there. Always love the look of these, but usually find that they seem to be riding high in the front. This one has a nose down stance. Is this normal or modified on this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587073223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4385260, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carnut1 i didn\u2019t remove it but it\u2019s my understanding that some lowering/suspension kits recommend removing the rear sway bar. \r\n\r\n@cfd that\u2019s an interesting point and not something I\u2019ve noticed before! Would learn and appreciate as much from any experts as you would.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587076977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4385432, "authorName": "brad_fischer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brad_fischer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is definitely way lower than a stock US-spec 2000 GTV. It looks to be about 1/2'' too low on the front even for a lowered GTV. It's funny my wife just looked over my shoulder at this Alfa and said that's too low on the front. I had my GTV that low on the front years ago but raised it back up bit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587080000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4385591, "authorName": "ramon.carro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramon.carro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "interest in knowing the final winning bid , I like the look / stance / wheels and the bumper delete , wonder if there are any pics on how the body work was done , that will also help on what needs to be planned for rust remedy , GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587082654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386369, "authorName": "MEandEarl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meandearl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "too low in the front happens well before 46 , wives. and esp the rear. \r\n\r\ngood thing this is geometry and not gravity.\r\n\r\nALOT to like here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587101644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386372, "authorName": "MEandEarl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meandearl/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by MEandEarl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587101698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4386476, "authorName": "ramongar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramongar/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by ramongar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587118939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4387186, "authorName": "RonAvery", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronavery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice GTV, my 1974 GTV is an A/C car as well. This GTV has a few problems, it is missing the battery plastic cover, and the body rust is going to cost a lot of money to fix correctly. It is a nice driver level car with a cool color combo, beyond the usual 501 Alfa Red.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587135468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387250, "authorName": "j393939m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j393939m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In reading the descriptive narrative, this could easily be in the \"project\" category.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587136117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387408, "authorName": "Rapallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "poss one of the best designs ever, simple yet exiting and huuge grinn factor", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587137950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387434, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rapallo\r\n???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587138218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387625, "authorName": "bterretti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bterretti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the exhaust is not all that loud, but that is obviously a subjective statement. the exhaust does make a bunch of pops and bangs when you let off the throttle. its very fun. I had have no experience with any Alfas when i bought this one. I was just a Porsche guy having worked for Road Scholars restoration some years ago. The GTV was super easy to work on and parts are readily available. the ride height is low but I never ran into any clearance issues ever.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587140342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388033, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@j393939m, I don't disagree, but really what ISN'T a project :). I'd qualify this more as a driver than a full-fledged project. It's mechanically sound, fun to drive, makes all the right noises, and has enough done already to kick-start making it a proper track car, but not enough to restore it to being a show-winner. Or leave it as is and enjoy the best of both worlds as I (and @bterretti before me) have. The winner gets to make that call! \r\n\r\n@rapallo i couldn't agree more!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587145214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388945, "authorName": "type901", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type901/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see a bit of rust, but I don't think this one needs that much work. Its not going to a lot of money to fix, as stated by @RonAvery, If I were to keep it to drive, maybe fix what you can see, which would not be expensive at all. My metal guy could fix that in a day (and another 2 to prep and paint and finish). One good indicator of the health of the sills is to take off the splash guard behind the front wheels and take a look at the bottom of the a-pillar. So far, this car looks dry in that area.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587149832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4392005, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a nice blue.. \nSo too bad about the brown.. ?\nHa! I\u2019d love to see \u2018your metal guy\u2019s\u2019 face when you suggest he can replace the rust on this one in a day.. ?\nPossibly you haven\u2019t opened the photos.. Seller is showing the blemishes honestly.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587174441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4392120, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carstruck first off, how dare you. The blue/TAN combo is delicious. second, i am, indeed trying to show the blemishes, thank you. At the same time, want to call out that the panel with rust in question is readily available (https://www.alfaholics.com/parts/105-series/panels/coupe/rear-wing-repair-section-no-3/) so in theory a day's work is not unreasonable. The quality of said work, however...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587176240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4392197, "authorName": "revheat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revheat/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by revheat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587178002, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4392308, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roebear Great comment ?\nactually i too really like the blue & tan/ oatmeal combo.. i was referring of course to the ..um.. natural brown.. ?..\nIf that lower right rear, and lower left front, and lower sections of the aft quarters is where the really curdly stuff is restricted to then that\u2019s definitely a good thing. The higher portion of the left fender gives the impression of \u2018thickness\u2019 but photos can be deceiving.. The extent within the rockers will factor in. T\u2019were me buying i\u2019d want better lighted photos of the floor bottoms before committing.. And you\u2019re very right, the idea of stellar quality in an hour or 3 has eluded body peeps for centuries ? Oh and of course there is the rear glass channel .. \n Glwa i hope somebody with a view to resurrecting it at least partially jumps into the bidding..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587181394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4392382, "authorName": "pizza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizza/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by pizza", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587184083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4392552, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it's mechanically sound I'd drive it as is, at least until it's time to spend the big bucks for proper rust repair. Any talk of a day or two at the body shop is unrealistic at best. If the outer lower fenders are perforated like this it's only the tip of the iceberg and I'd lay money the inner and middles are in similar shape. This GTV presents well and if it's kept clean and dry the rust might not get worse for years. Maybe sacrilege here on BaT, but I'd get some touch-up paint and cover the brown and enjoy a solid 10-footer.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1587206130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4392775, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pinarello Well said, i agree. If \u2018the if\u2019s\u2019 work out properly and it\u2019s restricted to dry climate use, that could be a very good strategy for the new caretaker. While i like red, some of these other colors really suit these little beasts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587217146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4393158, "authorName": "55kempara", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/55kempara/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The colour is KILLER and no bumpers makes it look like a menacing beast. As for the rust issues , most everyone knows ...you dont get what you see... There is always more hidden rust, how much? You wont know till you get there! Pinarello is on beam , whoever buys it, just drive and enjoy until the day comes to do the body work.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1587222934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4395045, "authorName": "Tuneblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneblue/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Tuneblue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587275317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4397566, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Submitted a few extra pictures and short, one-handed driving video to bringatrailer yesterday, should be up soon!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587393664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4398480, "authorName": "Dionb263", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dionb263/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by Dionb263", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587405356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4398565, "authorName": "Dionb263", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dionb263/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi I live in the Bahamas and we have a local Antique Auto club with over 100 members and the late Sir Stirling Moss was an honorary member. I would certainly love to be able to bring this car to the islands.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587406091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4398779, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller has added a driving video to the end of the listing and a photo of the chassis tag to the end of the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587407550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4398966, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller has also added a photo of a Cars and Coffee show award to the end of the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587408606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4399122, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WHOA WHOA. It was 3rd Place at Festival Italiano at the Hermitage. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/beardedmugmedia/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2678257518891449&ref=page_internal", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587409351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4400694, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rust shown in 97 is non-trivial. These cars have multiple layers that comprise the rocker panels (sills, or for our air cooled friends longs). These generally rust from the inside out so by the time you see this what is inside is not awesome. To fix it properly you will have to open up that metal to the rear of the rear fender (obviously) and then keep going forward until you have good metal inside. Hard to tell how far that is... This is a well walked road, well understood repair, at least.\n\nThe rust in 100 is by comparison trivial unless it extends much further up than shown, mainly a paint matching issue, as the metal there is easy to replace. I did this on the '72 GTV we ran on the Copperstate, pretty easy to deal with, you just need to make sure the profile remains correct and not make contact with the spare tire well.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1587416857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4401409, "authorName": "type901", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type901/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay, so on second look, maybe more than a day. But still, I would highly doubt this is a inner, mid & outer sill repair. If it is, just at the ends.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587422884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4402105, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@type901 and @Tdskip, I would guess that the current high bidder, @Dionb263, will find out in short order if he does eventually win and does bring the car to the Bahamas. No escaping the corrosive effects of the salty sea air anywhere on those islands.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587439660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4406595, "authorName": "EJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a stunning Alfa !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587505705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4406699, "authorName": "Dinojune", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinojune/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Dinojune", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587506988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4408207, "authorName": "Cesaro401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cesaro401/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "things I wish I could afford", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587565587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4408452, "authorName": "Jamminjerome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamminjerome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Lil baby is a keeper", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587568915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4409881, "authorName": "Ladaint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ladaint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful little angel. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587581749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4410766, "authorName": "martinpaulaG4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martinpaulag4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely colour and nice look to the car. Particularly like the way the airhorns are mounted behind the grille! GLWTA!\r\n\r\nUseful guide to body issues on Bertone at : \r\n\r\nhttps://www.italclassic.com/en/alfa-romeo-buyers-guides/alfa-bertone-coupe-buyers-guide/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587585068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4413783, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll be here all day folks, will answer as many questions as I can!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587645830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4413914, "authorName": "Sonnyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolute beauty! I wouldn't change a thing! When I look at her, my ears hear Roxy Music playing.. Love is the drug.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587647943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4413936, "authorName": "avatransporter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avatransporter/", "bidAmount": 22300, "content": "$22,300 bid placed by avatransporter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587648408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4413988, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos just don't do these cars justice, and really loving the blues. GLWS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587649345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4414229, "authorName": "3Pedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Styling perfection, and a primo example of 'less is more'.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587652937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4414294, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They look fantastic in an \"anything but red\" color, and this one is certainly a great looking car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587653631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4414511, "authorName": "Tuneblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With all the claimed high pro mods. The driver in the video seems to be nursing the car threw the gears and throttle is weak as well . Waz up wit dat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587656121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4414516, "authorName": "Tuneblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plus rust? Oh my!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587656164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4414542, "authorName": "Tuneblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still I am a 2 time alta owner 74 and 82. This car is beautiful! Me thinks it just needs to be acclimated and TLC will surely give the new owner a great ride. Congratulations in advance! Glwta", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587656393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4414549, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tuneblue the car was sitting for about a week and pretty cold so didn't want to get on it too hard too quick. Starts to warm up by the second half of the video. Also I filmed that after the auction had already started so didn't exactly want to press my luck... :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587656470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4414582, "authorName": "Tuneblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuneblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Understand completely! The little beauty's do not well when cold. Warmed up is a whole new ride! Thank you for letting us know. I was really just confused about the high pro mods and all. It truly is a jewel! If I had the space I would be a bidder. That's why I'm watching. It\"s so darn cute ! ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587656828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4414862, "authorName": "machinebaby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/machinebaby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scrolling through looking for references to \u2018high pro mods\u2019 but am not finding any. Can someone enlighten me? No mention in the description.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587659874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415062, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@machinebaby - No significant mods. Wheels/tires, Koni yellows and (likely) lower springs, steering wheel, bumper delete - can't see much else. This could end up being a good buy for someone who thinks all GTVs are out of reach.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587662022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415074, "authorName": "DaveinGigHarbor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveingigharbor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To me, there are some cars that just look so right. This Alfa is one of them. Body shape, stance, color, etc just looks terrific to me. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587662157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415132, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@machinebaby mods are: exhaust, lowered Koni suspension, momo steering wheel, panasport wheels, removed rear sway and there\u2019s actually a thicker front sway bar installed. Not sure if those are \u201cpro\u201d but not my call to make!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587662721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415262, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also the bumpers are not installed, but I do have them and are included. In case that's your thing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587664151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415270, "authorName": "Tangent36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangent36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have a picture of the Bumpers handy? Req'd where I am.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587664193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415298, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tangent36 they're in storage but let me see if I can make a quick call to the shop to snap a few pics of them. Use the Contact Seller button and I can probably get them to you quicker given only 25 minutes left.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587664414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415305, "authorName": "gullwingbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gullwingbob/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by gullwingbob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587664494, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415313, "authorName": "Tangent36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangent36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't worry about the Bumper pic. In the noise.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587664567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415489, "authorName": "ramongar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramongar/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by ramongar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587665565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415493, "authorName": "Ferrariboy21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferrariboy21/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Ferrariboy21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587665573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415497, "authorName": "ramongar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramongar/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by ramongar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587665585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415504, "authorName": "Ferrariboy21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferrariboy21/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Ferrariboy21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587665613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415513, "authorName": "Preppy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preppy/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by Preppy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587665675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415533, "authorName": "Waien", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waien/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Waien", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587665750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415544, "authorName": "crbond1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crbond1/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by crbond1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587665813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415559, "authorName": "Preppy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preppy/", "bidAmount": 29750, "content": "$29,750 bid placed by Preppy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587665870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415577, "authorName": "crbond1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crbond1/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by crbond1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587665948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415592, "authorName": "yonimoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yonimoto/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by yonimoto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587666047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415599, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a snipe!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587666070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415604, "authorName": "crbond1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crbond1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yep-thought I had it there", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587666094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415616, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No sniping here - Clock resets to 2 min.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587666129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415618, "authorName": "IFGD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifgd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and yet, we're still here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587666133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415620, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "reserve is met", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1587666138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415622, "authorName": "crbond1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crbond1/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by crbond1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587666157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4415609, "authorName": "martinpaulaG4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martinpaulag4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "take it we\u00b4re selling then?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587666176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415631, "authorName": "121Runner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/121runner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This getting good...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587666188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415634, "authorName": "GenauAutoWerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genauautowerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another $250 for the seller by letting people know the reserve is off! Any more...?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587666194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415638, "authorName": "MrMike1250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmike1250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hate these nail biters, that\u2019s why I love them..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587666224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415651, "authorName": "crbond1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crbond1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/23/20 for $30,500 to crbond1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587666280, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4415654, "authorName": "roebear (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roebear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Mr Bond!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1587666289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415656, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fairly bought and sold. Nice job all around!! Congrats @crbond1", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1587666296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415658, "authorName": "121Runner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/121runner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, welcome to the Club!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587666312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415660, "authorName": "martinpaulaG4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martinpaulag4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Second @Pinarello", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587666316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415664, "authorName": "crbond1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crbond1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you - The car will enjoy the foothills and mountain passes of Colorado!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1587666346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415722, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @crbond1 Enjoy.. Don\u2019t hesitate to jump on here and leave a 1st impressions comment. Looks sweet..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587666645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4415790, "authorName": "cwcraigwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwcraigwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @crbond1. Beautiful car, great stance, great color. Enjoy your Alfa GTV. Arguably one of the greatest body styles of all time. Giorgetto Giugiaro masterpiece with a 15 year run and only minor tweaks.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1587667057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4416324, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrMike1250\r\n\"I hate these nail biters, that\u2019s why I love them..\"\r\n????", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587669177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4416334, "authorName": "Mopdahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mopdahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fair deal for both. Beautiful color, good driver condition with nice mods. Welcome to the club!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587669209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4416829, "authorName": "motocarlo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motocarlo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a good deal to me. I hope the new owner reroutes that fuel line away from the exhaust. Yikes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587671279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4416931, "authorName": "Tangent36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangent36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had my finger on the trigger, but have a barn find '73 3.0CS in the works. If it doesn't pan out will be back in the search. Loved the lines since I first saw one in Germany when I was 15. Always been on my 'list'.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587671801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4416955, "authorName": "Tangent36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tangent36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Meant the GTV always on my 'list'. It was yellow/green with black stripes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587671875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4417915, "authorName": "UltimateM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultimatem3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Darn, I missed this while bidding on a 510 ??\u200d\u2642\ufe0f", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587675757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4435489, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@crbond1\nMuch belated congrats and you even got a thumbs up from Pinarello to boot! Nice job. This gives me hope :^)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1588056146, "type": "comment"}]