[{"id": 3390178, "authorName": "Leif_in_Calif", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leif_in_calif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'76 was the first year for much improved rust protection and the type 4 engine (actually assembled by Porsche in this case) is easily capable of more performance than an early 911. Unfortunately '76 is also the year California slammed the door shut on any modifications. Too bad about those seats, but it would be easy (although not cheap) to change them", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561652554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3390193, "authorName": "ChrisMann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrismann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Must be old age, but I think I prefer the former brown over the gray on this car.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1561653309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3390542, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well half of it is still brown. Another tragic poorly executed color change. At least you only have to strip and repaint the exterior but you'll be upside down financially on this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561657908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3390608, "authorName": "ChrisMann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrismann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Earl Scheib strikes again. I had a beater 356 painted by Scheib (back when 356's were beaters) and rather than pull the two screws holding the rear license plate on, they taped it up and painted over it. Now, that's quality.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561658589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3390858, "authorName": "rbmojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbmojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "against my Porsche mechanic's advice, I'm still drawn to the '76 912's (probably because of lower cost to purchase) ... the tragic paint will help me hold my bid on this one ... dang", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561660397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3391370, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Listen to your mechanic :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561664738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3391487, "authorName": "AndrewC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thankfully it was a superficial color change and returning this to its factory brown might be as easy as carefully stripping grey away", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561665369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3391497, "authorName": "AndrewC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And i happen to have a perfect set of full cloth brown 1976 912e seats sitting in my garage looking for a home", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561665437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3391944, "authorName": "theiflynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theiflynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would this be a good entry level porsche? I'm intrigued by something like this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561668389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3393087, "authorName": "vonkamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vonkamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@theiflynn Yea, I would daily drive/autocross the heck out of it. The carb swap from FI looks to be done right. You could always drop a 6 in it down the road for more performance.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561682676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3393101, "authorName": "vonkamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vonkamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And I happen to have complete fuel injection and emissions for this engine sitting in my garage looking for a home...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561683201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3393776, "authorName": "BobBrothers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbrothers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also had an Earl Scheib paint job on a Honda beater, and this is not one of them. This 912E was stripped with the glass out (and license plate off) down to the bare galvanized body then painted by a local body shop. I neglected to post a picture of the receipt but hopefully that will be posted later in the day. The prior brown could not be brought back to life and I am informed that all that would need to be done if the prior color was desired is to lightly sand it, then have it re-painted..........presumably not by Earl Scheib. Thanks for your interest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561726834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3393876, "authorName": "BobBrothers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbrothers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Porsche buddy just reminded me that I (he) have the original seats. Will take a picture and post.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561728873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3394059, "authorName": "ChrisCushing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscushing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VonKamp - or a FAT Performance flat-four! You could keep it a \"912\" but with a nasty 180 horsepower flat-four. Lots of options for this one if you want to make it more brisk.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561732608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3394086, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always been a 356er but I have owned and driven multiple other Porsches. I drove a low mileage 912E that was for sale once. Nice stable Momentum car like my 356. As mentioned lots of options for more power. I only live an hour or so from seller so may look at it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561733171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3394145, "authorName": "theiflynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theiflynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the engine matching numbers and such? Not a huge deal to me if not, just curious.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561734444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3394172, "authorName": "Nditiz1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nditiz1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will probably go for around $22k. Great price for an entry level enthusiast. Pick up @AndrewC 's seats if in good condition and if wanted go back to FI pickup @vonkamp 's set, then enjoy for years. Personally I would throw a 3.0 SC engine and enjoy even more :-D", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561734942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3394218, "authorName": "BobBrothers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbrothers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@theiflynn the current engine is the one I have had in it all along but am not the first owner and am told that the only way to find out is to request a \"build sheet\" which I have not done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561735731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3394352, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pictures of the factory seats and repaint invoice have been added, enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561738011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3395330, "authorName": "theiflynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theiflynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a VIN or something where we can check carfax?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561749826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3395862, "authorName": "Phmmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phmmotors/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Phmmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561754291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3396765, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "17 digit VIN became mandatory in 1980 So forget about Carfax. And Kardex which is a factory warranty card ended in about 69 I believe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561761944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3396803, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "912E engine numbers go from 4060001 to 4062499 Source: http://www.356a.com/searchresults.php?searchterm=9126001749&searchterm2=&submit=Start+Search", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561762628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3398447, "authorName": "pegula", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegula/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea what it would take to put the heater back in? Just a blower motor?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561853161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3398690, "authorName": "DexterBaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dexterbaker/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by DexterBaker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561872192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3398892, "authorName": "levenge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/levenge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pegula, I believe you would need the heat exchangers , piping and maybe a few other odds reconnected and that would do the trick.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561902660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3399311, "authorName": "AutoKuypers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autokuypers/", "bidAmount": 10912, "content": "$10,912 bid placed by AutoKuypers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561922362, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3399755, "authorName": "Champ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/champ/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe that yields 2056cc. Well tuned with headwork and the right cam that recipe can make ~ 150hp but's it's kinda peaky. The T4 gurus say the 2270 route is more satisfying with a flatter torque curve. These are great cars to drive. My experience - also being a 20+ year 912E (Typ 923) owner - is that they feel a lot quicker with lightweight 15\" wheels. 15X7 Fuchs work well. The car is rather noticeably more balanced than a similar 911 and the car is a great autocross platform. This car probably weighs ~2350 lbs FWIW.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561950574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3404165, "authorName": "levenge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/levenge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobBrothers\r\nEach front wing seems to have an antenna or at least a base on the right wing. Do you have any insight as to the reason? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562068025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3404917, "authorName": "BobBrothers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbrothers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@levenge I have often wondered about that myself. I have no clue and my best guess has been it is a base for a second antenna..........but why?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562081966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408147, "authorName": "joeveto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeveto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only thing I really can't overlook is the removed heater.\r\n\r\nWhy was it removed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562117187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408602, "authorName": "ryans65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryans65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The heat exchangers are unique to the 912E. At this time there aren't any aftermarket alternatives, Porsche doesn't make them any longer and an original set in good condition have become eye wateringly expensive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562144464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408634, "authorName": "BobBrothers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbrothers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joeveto that is a very good question and one I do not have the answer to as it did not have one when I bought it in the 90's. I have stored it inside during the Winter so it has not affected me much.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562151216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408680, "authorName": "dbatwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbatwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Heat exchangers from a VW 411/412 or Bus can be adapted, though not original to the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562155076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3408804, "authorName": "Champ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/champ/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tangerine makes a variety of very high quality performance exhaust options for this car including with heat if you want.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562158384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3409129, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@levenge Porsche started having the necessary metalwork for mounting antennae on either side during 356B production. http://forum.porsche356registry.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48346 Their idea is that it should be on the drivers side of the car. They made both RHD and LHD cars. That said they were usually mounted by dealers and could be on other side when delivered by dealer if radio was added at dealer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562164983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3409201, "authorName": "Nditiz1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nditiz1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have good condition original heat exchangers and the header bypass pipes for sale right now. If the winning bidder wants to contact me about the purchase, I have them on the samba, pelican, and bbs912.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1562165840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412233, "authorName": "Maxbeau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxbeau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why would you change the original color on a car like this, and NOT do the strip down to bare metal everywhere? Keeps me from being tempted to bid...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562198423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412560, "authorName": "glessarch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glessarch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like to know the history on #1749. What do you know about it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562210110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412678, "authorName": "geoffreyp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoffreyp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't speak for the seller, however I think it is important to remember twenty years ago the paint job could cost more than what this car was worth at the time. This car used to be looked down upon as were all 912's. I have a hard time blaming the seller for not going full out on the paint. He obviously took care of it mechanically and enjoyed it just as he should.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1562215885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412993, "authorName": "BobBrothers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbrothers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geoffreyp Spot on. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562245038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413012, "authorName": "Jhg177", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhg177/", "bidAmount": 11200, "content": "$11,200 bid placed by Jhg177", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562245479, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3413516, "authorName": "dbatwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbatwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After having three 914s, this car sounds really good and strong! Nice video left me wanting more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562257460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3413843, "authorName": "averous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/averous/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by averous", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562265365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3414534, "authorName": "Tsang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any luck to locating the removed air conditioner and the heater box?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562290397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414788, "authorName": "kc74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question for all the CA vintage Porsche experts, would there be any issue bring this into CA? It would be exempt from Smog reg, right? Any other issues?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562309515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3414805, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely not exempt from CA smog. That ends in 75 and adds another nail in the coffin for the 912 e. Also this has carbs and no smog equipment.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562312753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415132, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kc74 - as @milage provided this car would need smog and it would need all of the equipment it originally came with to pass. The requirements are actually pretty straightforward to understand, it Hass to be as it was originally delivered so any missing things would have to be tracked down and properly installed. In theory there is a bit more wiggle room now for collector cars but it\u2019s unclear how that\u2019s actually playing out for 1984 and older cars at this point.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562335517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415144, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@milage - \u201c nail in the coffin\u201d strikes me as a bit myopic. It would not be terribly difficult to address the items that are needed for California smog, and of course it\u2019s a big country so not everybody has the same considerations for this year car. These certainly aren\u2019t the fastest variant of this body shell but they can still be quite satisfying to own and drive and of course the entry price can be much more affordable for those who want a classic Porsche but don\u2019t run a hedge fund.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562335733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415405, "authorName": "AndySomogyi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andysomogyi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ryans65, it shouldn\u2019t be too hard to adapt VW bus heat exchangers, or simply fab new ones out of stainless", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562340705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415455, "authorName": "ryans65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryans65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To everyone saying the heat exchangers can simply be adapted from a 411/412 or bay window, please stop spreading the misinformation. \"Adapting\" and \"totally re-working something else to fit\" are two different things. Now back to rooting for this going over $20k!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562341558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415502, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I personally don't consider changing the camshaft/induction and exhaust system on a type 4 engine simple. The web cam fitted with throw fits with the needed stock fi and smog.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562342456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415565, "authorName": "SharkHunter84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharkhunter84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The hella 550 fog lights look comically big...I fitted a set on my \u201880 SC recently only to remove them immediately", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562343473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415682, "authorName": "icalhoun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icalhoun/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by icalhoun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562345601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3415746, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@milage - you bought a 911 with a near dead mag case 2.7 thermal reactor car engine but a Type4 exhaust or FI reinstall is hard? Not sure that makes sense, respectfully.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562346318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415757, "authorName": "averous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/averous/", "bidAmount": 14350, "content": "$14,350 bid placed by averous", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562346352, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3415831, "authorName": "rdl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller do you still have the ac parts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562346957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415893, "authorName": "icalhoun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icalhoun/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by icalhoun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562347359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3415906, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tdskip personal attacks have no place on BAT. I was just answering a question based on facts. All the best.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562347430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3415923, "authorName": "averous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/averous/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by averous", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562347534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3415973, "authorName": "icalhoun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icalhoun/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by icalhoun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562347872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3415986, "authorName": "averous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/averous/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by averous", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562347944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3416073, "authorName": "BobBrothers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbrothers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rdl I have never had the ac parts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562348503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3416141, "authorName": "evw996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evw996/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by evw996", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562348862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3416143, "authorName": "Sch2046", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sch2046/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by Sch2046", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562348890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3416148, "authorName": "averous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/averous/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by averous", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562348940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3416162, "authorName": "evw996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evw996/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by evw996", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562349004, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3416167, "authorName": "averous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/averous/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by averous", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562349022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3416183, "authorName": "evw996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evw996/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by evw996", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562349148, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3416196, "authorName": "icalhoun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icalhoun/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by icalhoun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562349282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3416203, "authorName": "lachilach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lachilach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Already too much for a few blemishes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562349352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3416207, "authorName": "rdl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdl/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by rdl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562349402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3416228, "authorName": "rdl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/5/19 for $24,000 to rdl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562349522, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3416241, "authorName": "runningjeffv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/runningjeffv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the 912e owners club!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562349714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3416302, "authorName": "Champ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/champ/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars continue to draw strong money. Impressive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562350232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3416313, "authorName": "Champ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/champ/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Five strong bidders at the end. Wow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562350321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3416595, "authorName": "icalhoun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icalhoun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would've bid again but I thought the reserve would have been much higher. Dang....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562352356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3416715, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@milage - you have an odd sense of what is a \u201cpersonal attack\u201d. The fact the matter is that calling a Type4 exhaust or FI system \u201chard\u201d is, to be charitable, ill informed. You threw shade at this car having just bought a mechanically worse car that will be 3x to 10x more to sort out. Not super cool, and I am happy to see that the bidders also saw past it.\r\n\r\nCongratulations to both the buyer and seller for a good result for both.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562353219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3417309, "authorName": "rdl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, I'm happy with this purchase. I've contacted the seller already. The car will be exported to Europe. It's my wife who'll enjoy it, she wanted to drive an old Porsche for a long time now. She doesn't require a super powerful car, so this 912E will be perfect. We also don't mind it's not original, it will be driven, not used for shows.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1562357815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3417321, "authorName": "IanLarsen71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianlarsen71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone worried about getting a 912e to pass smog in California should join the International Porsche 912e Owners Group on Facebook. There's more than one owner on that page who has been able to get his car to pass CA smog without thermo reactors and making other alterations. It can be done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562357891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3417600, "authorName": "elwoodboll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elwoodboll/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IanLarsen71 how would it pass visual?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562359739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3417656, "authorName": "IanLarsen71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianlarsen71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@elwoodboll I'm a 912e owner, but not in California. I made the comment only to direct people to knowledgeable sources. I guess that's a long-winded way of saying \"I don't know, but I know people who know.\" :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562360202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3417686, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rdl - fantastic. I predict a lot of fun and satisfaction to be forthcoming. Enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562360474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3418692, "authorName": "elwoodboll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elwoodboll/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IanLarsen71 I'm an owner as well (in CA) with no hope of passing smog. Doesn't matter if it passes the sniffer if it can't pass the visual (though mine passes neither).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562368774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3419634, "authorName": "BobBrothers (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbrothers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was quite an experience for a first time seller and non-participant in social media. The commentary was a microcosm of society, most likely past as well as present. It is gratifying seeing positivity battle and prevail over negativity. Thank you for all your comments both beneficial and detrimental as not only were they informative, but more importantly for me, they provided the necessary contrast to put all things in perspective. Especially thank you to @rdl as it will be gratifying knowing that she will be closer to home and traveling the highways and by-ways of Europe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562418410, "type": "comment"}]