[{"id": 3925174, "authorName": "Bankrep40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bankrep40/", "bidAmount": 1999, "content": "$1,999 bid placed by Bankrep40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575680625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3925343, "authorName": "jax001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks pretty nice too me. Very Gangster. But what do I know.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1575685789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925351, "authorName": "Gbody911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbody911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "classic bankrep\r\n\r\nwell this car needs saving...go back to euro corner lights and rears lights, sort out interior, get some 16 or 17s on it....low miles for a 126, make sure timing chain sorted, and its good for another 200000 miles", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1575686006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925586, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If ever a car screamed New Jersey. I certainly never hide my love for these W126. As much as I enjoyed my CL55 and CLK coupes I still lusted after these. The tax on each of those would have bought me one of these. Unfortunately my youth and immaturity wasn't taxed. I know better now. When I'm done pushing my love of a BMW Sport Long Roof on my 16yr old son I'm hoping to push a 560 SEC on him for his 21st. Where there is a will there is a way. Automotive justification can know no bounds. ?\r\n\r\nGLWS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575695450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925758, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bobby Brown selling off?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1575723262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925834, "authorName": "chrisamodei", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisamodei/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by chrisamodei", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575726847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3925872, "authorName": "LoukasMakarios01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loukasmakarios01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I LOVE this car. Question: can you put car seats in the rear? I have a four and two year old.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575727496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925915, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope Bruno Sacco's office personnel makes sure not to let him see butchered C126s like this one.\nW/C 126s don't need questionable \"beautifications\". They were already created beautifully.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1575729237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926020, "authorName": "rbycc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbycc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hansjorg\r\nDo you also consider any AMG modified build including the C126 widebody, like the one that sold this year at Sotheby\u2019s for over 300K an aberration or as \u201c butchered \u201c ?\r\n\r\nDoubtful Bruno objected to the work of many of the period modifications....\r\nIf this listing offends you then no comment needed and let the seller \u201c sell \u201c to those that want a \u201c butchered \u201c build.....\r\n\r\nI guess I\u2019m a top offender by building a C124 Widebody replica that was international known, featured in Merc magazines and sold this year for 78K....", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1575731021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926319, "authorName": "Janos_z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janos_z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rbycc, I don't think @Hansjorg was offended. He was just expressing his opinion. Sounds like maybe you felt offended, since you've built some modified cars yourself, and so you felt indirectly disparaged. Just a guess though. \r\n\r\nI'm usually an originalist, and agree that the c126 is such a perfect and beautiful design that it's extremely hard to improve upon it. That said, I do like some of the mods on this car, and at least nothing clashes. I suspect the car needed cosmetic work anyway, and the owner decided to follow their own aesthetics. Wheels and lights are easily replaceable anyway. Just my opinion...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1575738757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926325, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd hardly say this has been butchered. My only issue is the 18s are too big, the same wheel in 16 with more sidewall would be perfect. Love the Alcantara inserts.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575738967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926412, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is funny, it reminds me how modding follows trends... this is basically how I did my 1993 Audi s4 in 2007. Smoked corners, Alcantara, dark wheels. It\u2019s very cohesive and looks menacing, but make mine with BBS RS and stock taillights... otherwise nice work", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575741918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926539, "authorName": "1783pictures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1783pictures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those 18's will be harsh. HARSH! I have a 500 SEC and my 16 inch BBS's are a bit rough. 18? No way. \n\nSome of those mods are cool and some are gross, but it is all a matter of taste. If the miles are true it could be a fun ride. That paint cannot possibly be original so I would wonder if there is paperwork on the respray. I am betting it was not exactly expensive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575746557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926601, "authorName": "CascoPhil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascophil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1783pictures\nI agree! I have a euro 560SEC in similar colors with 16\u201d AMG wheels and they are excellent. No need for 18\u201d. It rides/handles great with 16\u201d wheels.\nI may jump in on this one if price doesn\u2019t go too high! :-)\nGLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575748911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926672, "authorName": "1783pictures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1783pictures/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by 1783pictures", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575751712, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3926671, "authorName": "1783pictures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1783pictures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CascoPhil yeah, this one could be a great ride and I would definitely pay some cash for it and make it a 2-3 day a week cruiser. It's the unknown history that is the question. Plus, being in NJ I do wonder about rust. All that being said, the headlamps and euro bumpers are worth money all by themselves.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575751816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926679, "authorName": "rbycc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbycc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1783pictures\r\nHarsh depends on the tires and how much movement in the suspension.\r\nI have a 94 A124 with 18 Conti Xtreme Contact DWS with stock suspension and it is a very smooth ride even on rough road service.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575752188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926688, "authorName": "rbycc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbycc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@janos_z\r\nHow can I be offended when I modify a Merc in a period correct way and sell it for 50% more than what I paid for it new in 1988 ? LOL\r\nSome cars are meant to remain pure but Merc had more aftermarket tuners in the 80\u2019s than any other marque.\r\nAs I stated over 300K for a modified C126 ain\u2019t too shabby.....\r\nTells you a great deal about the current market....\r\nSome people are in the market others just talk about it and usually negatively.\r\nTo each his own, but don\u2019t knock any sellers auction !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575752563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926959, "authorName": "Bankrep40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bankrep40/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by Bankrep40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575764120, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3927048, "authorName": "LoukasMakarios01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loukasmakarios01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additionally, can we please get a few videos of the vehicle starting and driving, please? Thanks so much.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575767953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927093, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rbycc:\nYes,\nI don't think you know \nNo, it did not \"offend\" me and \nYes, if you want to call yourself like that, more power to you.\n Money has nothing to do with that. No comment about that needed either.\nP.S. Why was your car featured in Mercury magazines?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575770758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927150, "authorName": "KlausDaimler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klausdaimler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1980s executive level coke dealer, your car is here.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1575773454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927211, "authorName": "Gbody911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbody911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "we just had radwood today in So-cal this would have fit in with the other 126 cars there....mine included", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575778049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927283, "authorName": "Rodeo_King", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo_king/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Arriving in this, people might think you're a rock star, athlete or whatever", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575784916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927305, "authorName": "thetruth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thetruth/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by thetruth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575790300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3927370, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cloth inserts are a welcome change from the usual leather.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575809178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927410, "authorName": "Roadhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadhouse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I gather hansjorg is not the target audience for this car. \r\n(Mercury magazine??)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575813149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927425, "authorName": "CarGuyNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguynj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car has been stored in a temperature controlled garage for the past 10 years. There is no rust on it. It rides and drives nice with the 18's, with no rubbing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575814152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927477, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roadhouse:\r\nA \"Merc\" is a Mercury for me.\r\nThe advertised car is a Mercedes. I own a few of these myself, totally bonestock of course.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575816271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927507, "authorName": "rbycc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbycc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201c Merc \u201c is a very common name widely used internationally for the Mercedes brand...\r\nNo different than \u201c Bimmer \u201c, \u201c Jag. \u201c, \u201c Roller\u201d or calling a W113 a \u201c Pagoda \u201c , W108/109 \u201c Fintail \u201c....\r\nMakes cars fun......", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1575817889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927582, "authorName": "gakerblom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gakerblom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure the chassinumber is correcct? It does not work in MercedesBenz system.\r\nTyping errror maybe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575821265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927680, "authorName": "Janos_z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janos_z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You'd really confuse people If you called a w108/109 a Fintail. \n\nGreat cars, though -- the w108/109, I mean. I've always wanted a 280SE 4.5, but I think I missed my window on getting a nice driver for what I would consider a sane price lol\n\nBack to this car: @CarGuyNJ, can you maybe comment on how the car idles and drives and the functionality of major accessories like the sunroof and A/C? Thank you!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575826367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927735, "authorName": "CarGuyNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguynj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car starts right up. Idles and drives fine. Everything on the car works.\r\n\r\nIncludes a custom car cover and battery tender.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1575828490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3927758, "authorName": "LoukasMakarios01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loukasmakarios01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks. But can you please include a video of the vehicle running?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575829287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928019, "authorName": "ClassicCoupe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccoupe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like this car.\r\n\r\nAmong the Euro features, it has the dual-exhaust from the exhaust manifolds and back. It's probably the Euro log version (not the tri-y on the 560 Euro), but still much better than the strangulating US exhaust setup.\r\n\r\nThe sound system installation looks well done. I'm assuming the 12\" subwoofer vents into the cabin through the rear shelf. I don't thing I've seen a head unit like that before. Single-DIN unit with a 5.4\" screen.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575842932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928219, "authorName": "rbycc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbycc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@janos_z\r\nYou picked up the fin tail comment...\r\nWanted to see who was awake....lol\r\nAgree great cars, tempted by the very unique and AMG documented 109 that\u2019s now on BAT.\r\n\r\nThis C126 is classic 80\u2019s and has correct period mods !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575853073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928375, "authorName": "Roadhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadhouse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hansjorg, I suppose you don\u2019t watch much TopGear, or Wheelers Dealers. Or read any motoring publications from across the Pond if you can\u2019t dissociate Merc from Mercury in a \u201cMercedes\u201d auction context. \r\nSurprised, given how esteemed you are in the Merc\u2019edes community. JK!\r\nOn a serious note, while this car is clearly not for everyone, it obviously has been loved, and is not just a Pig with some lipstick slapped on it. \r\nRecent silver Gen 2 AMG SEC rings a bell anyone?\r\nGLWTA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575861225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928487, "authorName": "sunspot005", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunspot005/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like what you did with the wood trim. The piano black really works imo. Thinking about doing the same to my 300CE", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575868305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928723, "authorName": "Garnet3.2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garnet3.2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone else smile when they see the \"cupholders\" stamped into the door of the glovebox?\r\nI think I'd leave it as is and just drive. It has serious presence. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575902783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929094, "authorName": "roelm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roelm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hansjorg must have woke up on the wrong side of the bed today", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575913097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3929285, "authorName": "Olsson1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olsson1/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Olsson1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575916855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3929299, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roelm:\nNo, I have actually woke(n) up on the right side of the bed, which is the left side, when I wrote this comment, which was actually not wrote, sorry, written today. LOL.\nNo, I will not get 18s or any kind of monoblocks for my various W126s, no I will not put clear or tinted taillights or blinkers on them either, paint the wood, install 10000 Watt stereos, lower them etc. Bruno Sacco is my favorite designer for modern cars and I greatly respect his creations. They don't need any alterations. I also continue calling these beautiful cars MercEDES and not Merc.\nMy 400 SE will be listed soon on BaT. Feel free to express your thoughts about my bonestock car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575917722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3930751, "authorName": "RubenP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rubenp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FREEZE, Miami Vice!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575928660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3931315, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man! I love Mercurys! (especially in black)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575938759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3931906, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 5985, "content": "$5,985 bid placed by chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575959306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3931922, "authorName": "Olsson1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olsson1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Life will be such a better place when all commentors forget that it's the cars that bring us to BaT, not the comments, EVER. Thanks BaT for allowing expression in a world that wants to be so black and white these days. No one cares what you'd do with your car or what you like. Seriously, no one actually does. You are just feeding your own ego when posting, especially if it is negative about someone's expression they were willing to share and out up for sale on a site like this. Just saying", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1575960787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3931923, "authorName": "Olsson1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olsson1/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Olsson1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575960875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3931955, "authorName": "jrvserna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrvserna/", "bidAmount": 6777, "content": "$6,777 bid placed by jrvserna", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575968601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3932020, "authorName": "LoukasMakarios01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loukasmakarios01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So to be clear, we are NOT getting a video of the vehicle running??\r\n\r\nGood luck on the bids then guys. I love this car but I\u2019m not going to bid on it without some sort of proof of concept, if you will.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575980891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3932538, "authorName": "CarGuyNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguynj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adding video of the car running today", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575994685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3933266, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video was added to the end of the listing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576005374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3934731, "authorName": "1783pictures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1783pictures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video will help with bids, but if you REALLY want more bids do a startup videoing the gauges when you get her going. Many c126 auctions have had such videos and some were quite telling (oil pressure, economy needle, temp, etc).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576015518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935736, "authorName": "macula", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macula/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by macula", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576033795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3935743, "authorName": "chinoroyce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chinoroyce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to bid on the car but California has very strict environmental compliance on euro vehicles. Does anyone have any experience dealing with Ca/Dmv!\r\nResearching on line, this could be very timely and expensive!\r\nAny responds would be appreciated! Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576034034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936874, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wouldn\u2019t expect a seller in NJ, that is thousands of miles from CA, to make any statement regarding CA emissions compliance. I would, in fact, urge CA buyers to buy only from CA dealers, so that there is some recourse. As a seller outside of CA, their emissions rules are not my problem, despite what buyers may think. I\u2019ve got no horse in this particular race, but I hear it time and again. In short, if CA emissions are a big concern of yours, buying Euro market 1980s cars located far from CA isn\u2019t really a great idea.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1576083335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937504, "authorName": "Rodeo_King", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo_king/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@@chinoroyce. Agree with Type44. If you are in California, I would not bid on this vehicle. From personal experience, I bought a Suburban with a Duramax diesel swap and have not been able to register yet. I have been to the Ca Referee twice and even though the engine is completely stock with no modifications, they have not allowed me to get it smog checked. I realize this is a completely different scenario, but California looks at these cars differently. Makes me want to leave the state. For your reference. \r\nhttps://www.bar.ca.gov/Consumer/Referee_Program/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576091790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937514, "authorName": "Rodeo_King", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo_king/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chinoroyce... @Type44 \r\nSee below", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576091850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3937932, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two additional photos were added to the end of the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576094032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939897, "authorName": "CarGuyNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguynj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Added import documents", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576115075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3940400, "authorName": "Janos_z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janos_z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...except this car lived in CA for a while (~2001-2007, per the Carfax), so presumably at one point it was compliant and approved by the CA DMV. Of course there's no knowing if the emissions equipment has been altered since that time, so I agree there's no guarantee you could drive the car cross-country, pull up to your local smog shop, then your local DMV, and call it a day. Sigh.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576133102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3941532, "authorName": "pebrahim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pebrahim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarGuyNJ i know its close to selling auction close but any videos of the merc driving? Love the car, going to keep a close eye on this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576176496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3944594, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 7185, "content": "$7,185 bid placed by chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576225317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3944616, "authorName": "jrvserna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrvserna/", "bidAmount": 7377, "content": "$7,377 bid placed by jrvserna", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576232395, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3944688, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Olsson1 - Well said! I like this car a lot, the modifications and changes were done tastefully and flow with the car. They do not hurt the value.\n\nRegarding 18s being too big for a SEC, I have three piece 18s on my '91 SEC and it is quite low and drives supremely. It doesn't rub and handles very well for a big car. Many people (myself included and the original owner of this BaT SEC) make the car part of their vision, so long as its done well without cutting corners you shouldn't have issues being the next owner. \n\nHoping this lovely SEC fetches a price as handsome as its lines. Happy weekend all.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1576241124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3944741, "authorName": "CarGuyNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguynj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Runs and drives fine...no videos...don't want to take it out due to salt on the roads", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576243440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3945410, "authorName": "Olsson1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olsson1/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Olsson1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576256632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3945540, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by Merc-lover280", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576259187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3945685, "authorName": "Ruski100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruski100/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by Ruski100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576261656, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3945742, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Merc-lover280", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576262507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3945952, "authorName": "NSXcelent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxcelent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lavaman +1 for the Bobby Brown reference... it's the first thing that comes to mind when I see one of these.\r\n\r\n(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0FKzPfsxA4&t=168s for the uninitiated :)\r\n\r\npretty cool ride here -- GLWTA @CarGuyNJ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576264363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3946489, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting closer.... Would the seller think this car could do a long distance journey without any changes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576268079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3946693, "authorName": "krussell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krussell/", "bidAmount": 8306, "content": "$8,306 bid placed by krussell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576269409, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3946707, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 8485, "content": "$8,485 bid placed by chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576269500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3946823, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just read the comments on this car....so glad it has calmed a bit. Best of luck to seller. Sweet ride. Brings back many memories of wild times in the 80's.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576270499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3946857, "authorName": "CarGuyNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguynj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it can be driven long distance safely and comfortably", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576270825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3946866, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Merc-lover280", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576270883, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947268, "authorName": "mr.jlr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.jlr/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by mr.jlr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576273766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947272, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Merc-lover280", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576273794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947320, "authorName": "mr.jlr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.jlr/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by mr.jlr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274081, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947325, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Merc-lover280", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274120, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947333, "authorName": "Ruski100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruski100/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Ruski100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274160, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947336, "authorName": "tbiesold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbiesold/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by tbiesold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274178, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947342, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 13900, "content": "$13,900 bid placed by Merc-lover280", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947351, "authorName": "tbiesold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbiesold/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by tbiesold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947356, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Merc-lover280", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274322, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947362, "authorName": "krussell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krussell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller whats it gna take??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947366, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, the unknown.....?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576274376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947367, "authorName": "tbiesold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbiesold/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by tbiesold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947369, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947373, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Merc-lover280", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947374, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947376, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Merc-lover280", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274470, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947383, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 19266, "content": "$19,266 bid placed by chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947385, "authorName": "pebrahim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pebrahim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything happens in the last hour! glad to see this is getting more attention- it deserves it! Congrats to all!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576274503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947387, "authorName": "krussell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krussell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "crazy pricing here", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576274519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947390, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where is our favorite commentator @Hansjorg?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576274533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947392, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Out!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576274557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947395, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bonestock out...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576274581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947401, "authorName": "tbiesold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbiesold/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by tbiesold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947408, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 20985, "content": "$20,985 bid placed by chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947377, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh boy, I've witnessed @chookasd before. Not to be trifled with.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576274693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947423, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/13/19 for $20,985 to chookasd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274761, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3947426, "authorName": "Janos_z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janos_z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not super surprised at this strong result. If you look at it as a clean, restrained, thoughtfully-done, mild resto-mod, there's tons to like here. \r\n\r\nCongrats all around!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1576274770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947433, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep what Janos_z said....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576274802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947435, "authorName": "mr.jlr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.jlr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the winner and seller!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576274804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947438, "authorName": "Merc-lover280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merc-lover280/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a beauty, congratulations to chookasd", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576274808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947441, "authorName": "CarGuyNJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguynj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the buyer...appreciate everyones interest and comments", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576274831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947512, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @chookasd! I wasn't trying to step on your toes. The second I saw your name I knew the outcome. I've seen you enter these rooms prior. Like you're storming the beach at Normandy. Always impressive. I enjoy your taste. Best of luck with the car. I like it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576275132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947692, "authorName": "rbycc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbycc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Once agaIn appreciation shown in the sale price for a period correct 80\u2019s modified Merc !\r\nSomeday the naysayers will get it ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576276349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947922, "authorName": "tbiesold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbiesold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great auction, thank you! That car was amazing, I have always been most fond of the euro versions-the headlights and bumpers really smooth the car. I don't suspect the naysayers ever buy many cars. This was was absolutely period correct and beautiful.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576278511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3948110, "authorName": "1783pictures", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1783pictures/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy... Flipping... SH**!!! Wow. Just wow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576282210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3948198, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E242002:\nOn a cruise ship in Mexico, enjoying my life.\nOnce my bonestock 1992 400 SE gets listed, hopefully soon, by BaT, I am already looking forward to the comments from the \"must have monoblocks and modifications\" crowd. Lol.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576284622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3948341, "authorName": "E242002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e242002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hansjorg, it is only in the spirit of great car enthusiasts that we jest.\r\nEnjoy life, much more productive than car jabs at sellers of their passions, whatever that look or style. Travel safe.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576288742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3948867, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know its after the fact, but extremely pleased to see the ending result on this SEC, well deserved.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576327776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3949941, "authorName": "Gbody911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbody911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yup. Just saw this too. Happy with result. Reassures my commitment to my 126 projects and builds", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576367319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5889878, "authorName": "Sebastian-007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sebastian-007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "COOL CAR-- Nicely modded.. Classic 80's benz..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615665572, "type": "comment"}]