[{"id": 3804710, "authorName": "acdalson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acdalson/", "bidAmount": 2394, "content": "$2,394 bid placed by acdalson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572535822, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3805111, "authorName": "WellMAKEroom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellmakeroom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a '78 - same color, same interior color, same steering wheel, a great fun car to drive. Love it... Mine's not perfect, but looks great & it's a great \"throw the top down and go to the beach\" car.. someone will have fun in this... GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1572541698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812285, "authorName": "atccf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atccf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@77alfa Any chance there are underbody/chassis photos available and a cold start/driving video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572653415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813827, "authorName": "MARTY_ROTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marty_roth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tires are more than twelve (12) years old?\nPer photo, the date code 2507 is 25th week of 2007\n\nSeems to be a potentially decent driver-quality Alfa, but not on those out-of-date Michelins for any serious distance or speed - IMO", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572720035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814176, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of the underside of the car have been added to the end of the gallery.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572734291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814562, "authorName": "RuyMachado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruymachado/", "bidAmount": 2496, "content": "$2,496 bid placed by RuyMachado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572755203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3815752, "authorName": "Critter81", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/critter81/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Critter81", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572830347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3816409, "authorName": "MARTY_ROTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marty_roth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@77alfa\r\n\r\nYou mention that the dash lights do not work.\r\nDo the dash warning lights all work?\r\nIs it only the instrument back-lighting which does not work?\r\nPer the left high beam not working, is it only the headliight which needs replacing, \r\nor a fuse?\r\nor is there a wiring issue per left high beam?\r\n\r\nAlso, Does the radio work, and just not the cassette player?\r\n\r\nAny cold start-op, or driving video available?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572880065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3816513, "authorName": "1897", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1897/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any details on the replacement engine? What year, displacement, rebuilt, mileage, SPICA condition etc.?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572881994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3816698, "authorName": "77alfa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/77alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dash warning lights work. The headlight needs to be replaced; wiring is fine. Radio is currently not working, but it has in the past.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572885716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3816717, "authorName": "77alfa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/77alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine rebuilt 2012, mileage 33,933. Engine swap. Automotive shop got good used engine and swapped parts using the best from both engines, replaced gaskets, adjusted valves, cleaned carbon off both pistons, ports, and combustion chambers, replaced bell housing. Re SPICA: tuned injection, cleaned plugs, 12/28/17.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572886000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3817060, "authorName": "Legalsanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legalsanta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interested and will be bidding. Is this vehicle roadworthy so that I may drive it from Sacramento to Los Angeles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572892525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3817224, "authorName": "eatonhong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eatonhong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are great cars. I have one, and I love it. That said, this one would be easier to sell if you include some photos of the known rust problem areas. That includes around the drain holes in the floors. There are four, each plugged with rubber plugs. They are located near where driver and passenger feet would be. Also the drains in the sills (the convertible top drains through the body and out through these drains). If those drains become plugged, it's bad news. And the jack points and rear jump seats. The one you have photographed is the spare tire well, which shows rust. The metal is very thin there. If you press on the rust with a screwdriver, does it go through? I've found rust rather than mechanicals to be the make it or break it factor on these cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572894581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3818005, "authorName": "77alfa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/77alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to eatonhong: Just submitted three photos of drains. Also I tested the wheel well with a screwdriver and it didn't go through. Thanks for the tips.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572900421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3818039, "authorName": "77alfa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/77alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to legalsanta: It's roadworthy; I've driven it to Stockton on 99 several times. If I were you, I'd take 101 or go down the east side. The drive would be a lot more fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572900568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3818104, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of service history and up close shots of the drain holes have been added to the end of the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572900843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3818384, "authorName": "southernstar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southernstar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its difficult to tell from the photos, but are the aft seams for the rocker panels missing - i.e., rust repair with flat metal rather than replacement panels? Would it be possible to get photos of the bottom of the rocker panels and doors?\r\n\r\nIn addition, close-up photos 38, 39 and 51 show significant orange peel that is not visible in photos of those areas that were taken further back. Are there other areas with orange peel?\r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572903065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3818586, "authorName": "77alfa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/77alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to southern star: just submitted rocker panel photos. There are no other areas with \"orange peel.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572904804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3818697, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of the rocker panels have been added to the end of the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572905750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3819372, "authorName": "CrazyBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazybmw/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by CrazyBMW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572912787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3819669, "authorName": "RuyMachado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruymachado/", "bidAmount": 2809, "content": "$2,809 bid placed by RuyMachado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572919161, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3819738, "authorName": "MARTY_ROTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marty_roth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@77alfa\r\n\r\nWould it be drive-able to New Orleans?\r\nOf course , other than the severely aged tires which would require immediate replacement, in my opinion,\r\nand are the tires tubeless, or tube-type?\r\n\r\nWhy not replace the bad headlight,?\r\nand fix the non-operable dash lights?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572920419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3819938, "authorName": "southernstar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southernstar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks 77Alfa.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572925437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3820529, "authorName": "77alfa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/77alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MARTY_ROTH\r\nhere's the thing. I average1700 miles per year, seldom drive it at night and it only gets wet when i wash it. The tires are tubeless.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572965304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3820907, "authorName": "Jhou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhou/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Jhou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572972523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3821834, "authorName": "rosyorange", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rosyorange/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by rosyorange", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572983078, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3823644, "authorName": "rlentz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlentz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owner say's (Cleaned carbon off both piston's), I thought the engine had 4 piston's. Need's brown carpet to match interior.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572995868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3823887, "authorName": "77alfa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/77alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rientz\r\nYou misread. Sonny cleaned both, as including,. the pistons (4, of course), exhaust ports and combustion chambers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572998814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3824962, "authorName": "rfields", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfields/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by rfields", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573050816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3826441, "authorName": "Jhou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhou/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by Jhou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573070637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827379, "authorName": "rfields", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfields/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by rfields", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573077614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827430, "authorName": "Jimsing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsing/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Jimsing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573077948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827592, "authorName": "Leopold.Geiger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leopold.geiger/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Leopold.Geiger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573078664, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827625, "authorName": "mgbinthegarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbinthegarage/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by mgbinthegarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573078931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827633, "authorName": "Leopold.Geiger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leopold.geiger/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Leopold.Geiger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573078989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827635, "authorName": "MARTY_ROTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marty_roth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Potentially decent car,\nbut seller's responses seem somewhat evasive-\nWon't replace a headlight or fix dash lights because he rarely drives at night?\n\nI'm out, but Good luck to the buyer", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1573079138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3827674, "authorName": "mgbinthegarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbinthegarage/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by mgbinthegarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573079276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827682, "authorName": "mida68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mida68/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by mida68", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573079316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827699, "authorName": "mgbinthegarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbinthegarage/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by mgbinthegarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573079458, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827726, "authorName": "Legalsanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legalsanta/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by Legalsanta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573079619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827740, "authorName": "mgbinthegarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbinthegarage/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by mgbinthegarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573079690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827748, "authorName": "mida68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mida68/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by mida68", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573079737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827758, "authorName": "Legalsanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legalsanta/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Legalsanta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573079819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827768, "authorName": "mida68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mida68/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by mida68", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573079891, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827773, "authorName": "Don61145", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/don61145/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just noticed Cromodora rims.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573079943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3827778, "authorName": "Legalsanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legalsanta/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Legalsanta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573079974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827780, "authorName": "604fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/604fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All this car needs is a fresh set of tires anb a good attitude (and maybe some sun). GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1573079977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3827791, "authorName": "pennzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennzo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought, imho.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573080067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3827793, "authorName": "mgbinthegarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbinthegarage/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by mgbinthegarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573080068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3827813, "authorName": "mgbinthegarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbinthegarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/6/19 for $6,900 to mgbinthegarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573080191, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3827817, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy @mgbinthegarage from one spider to another. Smile and enjoy the ride.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1573080202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3827834, "authorName": "mgbinthegarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbinthegarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks! Can't wait! 77alfa- I'll be in touch!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573080303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3827836, "authorName": "Rattler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rattler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy. You will have a lot of fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573080311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3827916, "authorName": "c00per", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c00per/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "don t understand why these alfa don t go for more money they are super nice and all their brother and sister sell for so much more", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573081059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3827919, "authorName": "c00per", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c00per/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "please somebody tell me", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573081094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3828011, "authorName": "Javito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/javito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cooper, I don't understand it either and I'm seeing that they are cheaper every day. Someday they will have the price they deserve these cars so fun and so little valued", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573082111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3828012, "authorName": "Cafasco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cafasco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang it just missed the time to bid on this", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573082172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3828162, "authorName": "EstimatedEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/estimatedeyes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great buy. enjoy the ride!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573085227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3828176, "authorName": "MARTY_ROTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marty_roth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one went for almost a grand over Hagerty #4 ($6,100) but not close to #3 ($9,800), and in retrospect that appears about right.\r\nIt would likely have gone higher had the seller been more responsive, less seemingly evasive, - maybe fixed some of the simplest issues like replacing a headlight, fixing the dash lights, maybe stating Up front that the radial tires were actually twelve and a half (12-1/2) years old, etc - instead of at the last minute responding that he didn't (bother to) fix thinks because he \"Rarely Drove at Night\" - which would make him a danger to other motorists, IMO.\r\n\r\nMaybe if it were RED?\r\nand better maintained?\r\nand without seemingly hidden factors?\r\n\r\nI liked it at first, then backed out based on his responses,\r\nbut do wish enjoyment to the buyer.\r\n\r\nMost of us here appreciate sellers who are expressly forthcoming,\r\nand I'll find the right ones yet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573085580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3828331, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MARTY_ROTH, @Javito and @c00per, to my eye this car sold for just about the right money. It had some good points and some questionable (bad?) points. A little sweat equity and the buyer can make it a better car. And, BTW, these Alfa spiders have been increasing in value lately. That's something that I am happy to see. Full disclosure, I have a '74 English Green spider, so, yeah, I'm biased.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1573089752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3828418, "authorName": "Autobroker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobroker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it's a nice 1977. The buyer seems to have bought a good car for a very good price. Rust is very minimal. Paint looks good - not great, but good. Interior is pretty nice - I like the condition. With a replacement motor, it seems to be a good buy. Would've been nice to see water temp, oil psi, compression, 2nd gear shift video and condition of TA.\r\n\r\nFor the price of a 2007 Camry, the buyer has a car that's going to be a heck of a lot more fun to drive ... AND a car that will appreciate in value.\r\n\r\nI actually thought the car would get closer to $10K. So, good buy on this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573091713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3828671, "authorName": "77alfa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/77alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Auto broker\r\nTo all who have commented. Thanks for your insights, criticisms and encouragement. It was not easy saying goodbye to an old friend, but I think this great car has found a new home. John, welcome to the Cult of Alfisti.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573098467, "type": "comment"}]