[{"id": 2944254, "authorName": "marc33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marc33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a waste of a beautiful piece of American iron. I want to hope that someone would buy her and drive her, but alas it seems like maybe it\u2019s too late for this one. After 32 years in solitary confinement, she may forever be a museum piece.", "likes": 40, "timestamp": 1549687391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944255, "authorName": "eddie_rooskie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddie_rooskie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rounding the mileage either up or down would\u2019ve been a disservice.\r\n\r\n8.5 miles just rolls right off the tongue.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1549687543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944264, "authorName": "XS29L9B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xs29l9b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funny thing, I picked up a brand new rental car today with just as many miles. \r\nReturned it with 6 times the miles, and must\u2019ve devalued it completely. Lol.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1549688243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944279, "authorName": "Moto4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow.\r\n\r\nMy youngest says cars are for driving, anything else is a waste of time. Gotta thumbs up that one.", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1549688968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944280, "authorName": "PoweredbyFord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poweredbyford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the person who really wanted but couldn't afford to buy this 'new' in 1987, here is your opportunity to buy it 'new' in 2019. What to do with it? Wake it up and drive it - carefully following the 32 year-old break-in instructions, of course.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1549689280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944289, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After all these years, what would you have to do to make sure it receives a proper break in? I imagine all the fluids would need to be flushed and refilled.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549689945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944293, "authorName": "HootUSMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hootusmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So this must be the lowest documented miled GNX correct? This car was not meant to be driven when purchased by the original owner and like they say, they are only original once. Congratulations to the seller and original owner, it must have taken everything you had not to drive it. Thank you for the preservation and hopefully it will stay exactly the way it is and deserves to be: Perfect.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549690085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944304, "authorName": "jondoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jondoc/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by jondoc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549690385, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944320, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've never seen this car before tonight. Reminds me of the Monte Carlo in a way. Sweet lines, and I very much like it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549691481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944326, "authorName": "WOODYWOOD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodywood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The OG.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549691768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944331, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately by today\u2019s standards, this is weak sauce... \r\n\r\n\u201cThrough the quarter mile, the GNX clocks 13.4 sec to 104.0 mph\u201d... \r\n\r\nhttps://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/a25623/first-look-flashback-1987-buick-gnx/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549692123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944356, "authorName": "PorscheAddict", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porscheaddict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing car, should pull well over 100k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549693698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944357, "authorName": "Pmustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OH MY GOD!! I just had a moment. What a spectacular slice of happiness this car is. When I was a young lad and these cars were in production just seeing a standard GN was enough to give you the shivers. To see a GNX back in the day was pure heaven and like being told a secret by your parents. To see a nearly zero mile now as a 50 year old.....the feeling is the same.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1549694313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944358, "authorName": "LarryinMA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryinma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just my opinion, but I think it's unfortunate that the odometer on this museum piece will probably never see the high side of 25 miles, even as it gets passed from one owner's climate-controlled showroom to the next owner's climate-controlled showroom. This was one of the few real muscle cars in this era. Seems kinda sad that this one will never actually get driven.", "likes": 25, "timestamp": 1549694369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944359, "authorName": "Gelande2001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gelande2001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the best car that has ever been listed for sale on this site! I don't care what anyone says about it. This car was a true ferrari killer. God bless America and American muscle.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1549694379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944385, "authorName": "Zed330ti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zed330ti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interestingly there are lots of these still in the wrapper. Just like Bicentennial Eldorados and Corvette pace car\u2019s.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1549697471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944386, "authorName": "Davidbarry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidbarry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve gotten accustomed to seeing th 85 MPH speedo in the Grand Nationals advertised here. Kind of quaint in a goofy way. The 160 MPH dial here is serious business! Guess that was a different dash set-up for the GNX as opposed to the GN. What a car! The definition of bad\u2014ss!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549697568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944395, "authorName": "MTN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The holy grail of Grand Nationals. A brand new 1987 GNX. I wonder if it runs and drives well since it hasn\u2019t been driven in 42 years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549698776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944405, "authorName": "mr.russky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.russky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mtn 32 years*", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549700171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944408, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will forever live in someone\u2019s car collection. I\u2019m ok with that.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549700322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944412, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning. I remember a woman down by the town line when I was a teen, had one. Real GNX. She used to service it locally at the old towny Pontiac dealer. She drove the living crap out of her car. It had 130k on it and she loved it. Made me want a G body Buick Turbo car.. ended up buying one less than 10 yrs later to thrash and fix weekly. Loved these cars. GNX was rare to see then , and even rarer to see one used. This is a time capsule, but wouldn\u2019t run it, too many issues will go on with it once heated up and all this dry rotted seals and such warm up. Keep it warm and dry.. good investment", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549701003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944414, "authorName": "Bluejay1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluejay1/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Bluejay1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549701226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944428, "authorName": "Sjalabais", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjalabais/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Split feelings here. I have bottomless respect for the restraint and care at least two owners have shown with this one. But I don't understand it. It is a bit like investing in wine, rather than drinking it: A peek into a world that treats objects so very differently than they were intended to. At least a car can be displayed, but the factory plastic covers really rather inhibit that, too.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1549708481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944454, "authorName": "notforhire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notforhire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1987, my grandparents went shopping to replace their beige 1978 Thunderbird. My grandfather bought a maroon LeSabre. My grandmother - age 90 at that point - wouldn't talk to him for the next week. She wanted the GNX.", "likes": 28, "timestamp": 1549714486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944458, "authorName": "nopl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nopl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I get it museum piece. Except, you can't call it a ferrari killer. It has no kills. It's never been allowed to warm up and accumulate it's viking glories! I have always loved the look of these cars, but if a power train is to be worshipped it's gotta be driven. Otherwise this is a T-type, an Olds 442 or Monte SS. GLWA you won't need it!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549714967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944470, "authorName": "Peter_K.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter_k.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't do anything with it. Can't drive it, can't let it sit.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549715686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944479, "authorName": "rplamann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rplamann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a time capsule! Whoever had it didn\u2019t drive it. So what? It\u2019s for sale now in pristine condition and whoever buys it next can decide to drive it or not.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549716388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944497, "authorName": "velocity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a990dna While your statement is true about this ol girl's performance being generally weak by today's standards - I will defend her honor by asking what 32 yr old car does stand up to today's performance standards? A new V6 Camry or Accord would keep up with, or even beat most 60's musclecar legends on the drag strip. Does that mean I want to get rid of my '68 442 in favor of a new Camry - negative ghost rider! Without being overly dramatic, my point is that unless you drive Ferrari's, Bugatti's. etc, all day everyday, I guarantee you the driving experience in this car would still hold up today and put a big smile on your face! But wait - this one's too nice - you can't drive it (another debate altogether;-) In a decade where the heartbeat of American performance had just slightly been resuscitated, this car stands out as a unicorn - can that be said of any other 80's American car? Will be interesting to see where it tops out at!", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1549717590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944498, "authorName": "firebird301", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebird301/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by firebird301", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549717628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944500, "authorName": "Timzak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timzak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i'm gonna guess the winner of this auction has a rather large collection of cars. So he can drive many in his collection and walk by this one without too much temptation to drive it.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549717720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944508, "authorName": "Periokid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/periokid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MTN, I think you need to check your math :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549718165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944510, "authorName": "Yamasaki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yamasaki/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I say drive it! Wake up the turbo. At least every now and then", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549718275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944512, "authorName": "blackonblack911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackonblack911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bad ass! I'm not familiar with these...what would the orange lettering on the dashboard spell if you could see it?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549718348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944517, "authorName": "beaushaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beaushaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was curious what this could go for. Quick Google search. Holy crap, one sold in 2016 for $165k. It had an excessive 362 miles on it. This should be interesting.....", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1549718456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944519, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car evoked fear and respect all in the same breath.\r\n\r\nI have an old Nike box full of cassettes, waiting to drop into that AC Delco factory stereo.\r\n\r\nBring on the '80s and roll on the boost!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549718518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944521, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by jdjd6902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549718545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944516, "authorName": "E30eric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30eric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gelande2001 and MTN,\n\nI'm not so sure I'd call this a \"Ferrari killer.\" Lest us forget that two of Ferrari's most seminal models were made in the 80's, those being the 288gto and the F40 (made the same year as this GNX.) I haven't researched it but I'm not even sure the GNX would keep pace with the 328 and/or Testarossa. \n\nAs for the drivability of this car, like any other \"basically brand new but not\" car, I'd think the next owner would have to spend a few grand (npi) to make sure it was streetworthy (brakes, tires, hoses, belts,etc). Obviously lots of things on cars waste away with time, no matter how little said car is driven. Still this car really is quite an anomaly. I'm not a fan of American muscle but I'm really interested to read the comments, see other enthusiasts feelings, and hopefully find out what the (possible) next owner has in store for it. GLWTS!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549718551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944525, "authorName": "mpokel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpokel/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by mpokel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549718622, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944531, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by jdjd6902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549718703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944535, "authorName": "Jeeter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeeter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM\r\n\r\nBut WoW! \r\n\r\nWhat a car...I\u2019d love to just have it as an art piece in my living room...always loved these.\r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549718793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944538, "authorName": "mpokel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpokel/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by mpokel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549718840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944539, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by jdjd6902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549718905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944557, "authorName": "edsnova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edsnova/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fall of 1988: Talking to one of my college journalism professors after class and he casually mentioned that he wished he could have bought one of these just to store it and sell in his retirement. I remember this well because I'd had no idea this prof was in any way a \"car guy,\" and then I had to reconcile the idea of \"car guy\" with the idea of \"buy the coolest car you can't afford and then never drive it.\" \r\n\r\nSo here we have, 32 years later, the perfect test of how well that might have worked out for him, had he not died over a decade ago....", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549719426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944558, "authorName": "CeasVince", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ceasvince/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we go! Now it\u2019s stsrting liven up!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549719433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944567, "authorName": "kenbaker1265", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbaker1265/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by kenbaker1265", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549719821, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944569, "authorName": "Kefergus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kefergus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a990dna today\u2019s standards wouldn\u2019t exist without yesterday\u2019s standards...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549719898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944570, "authorName": "Worldclassmotorcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/worldclassmotorcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So in 1987 I was the sales manager at a Buick dealership I was able to obtain one of these cars and had the idea to keep it as an investment I had nowhere near the will power the people that bought this car had. As the miles quickly piled up I soon realized the car was depreciating quicker than the loan balance I had on. But I couldn\u2019t help myself it was too much fun to drive At about 7000 miles in 6 month I had a chance to get my money back I decided it was time to go Definitely the saddest day in my automotive life Can\u2019t wait for the week to play out and see what might have been GLTA", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1549719933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944579, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend worked at ASC when these came out. He liked to explain in detail how they upgraded to a larger turbo with a ceramic turbine, higher boost, a trans cooler, etc compared to the \"standard GN\". I got a few rides in an '87 GN back in 1988... the suspension was very tight and the driver could thrust you back in the seat at will. Fun.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549720160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944584, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 55500, "content": "$55,500 bid placed by jdjd6902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549720270, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944588, "authorName": "PalmEvent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palmevent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ednova - quick answer - not good. $29,000 invested in an S&P index in 1987 would be close to $500,000 today. With no storage/maintenance/insurance costs. I would say that was offset by enjoyment, but with 8.5 miles I don\u2019t think that was much of a factor.", "likes": 26, "timestamp": 1549720356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944606, "authorName": "bbqman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbqman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I totally remember when they announced this very special last edition of the GN and dealers were already marking UP the MSRP.\r\nLocally, they were asking 25K over MRSP and I was thinking man, if I had the cash- this was destine to be a collector car. Well here we are 30 years later, I still want this car and I still can't afford it. May have to settle with a first year GN. Museum piece for sure and I suspect the majority of them are sitting there- pity!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549720708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944607, "authorName": "Bscott52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bscott52/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by Bscott52", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549720711, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944608, "authorName": "bbqman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbqman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "speaking of 25K over.....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549720729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944615, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 80500, "content": "$80,500 bid placed by jdjd6902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549720852, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2944639, "authorName": "DalipZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalipz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here come the fireworks! Gorgeous example! GLWA!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549721432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944658, "authorName": "2cam16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2cam16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Talk about no miles!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549722014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944666, "authorName": "MattGraf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattgraf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t know why everybody is acting surprised. Most of the actual GNXs that were made don\u2019t have a lot of miles on them, people knew from the start these were sure fire collectibles. Even a large number of regular GNs don\u2019t have a ton of miles. If you are so hellbent on having this car but you don\u2019t want to kill the value, buy it, then buy a regular Grand National, do a few minor mods to it and drive that!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549722238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944671, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the positive comments. I was lucky enough to purchase the vehicle after buying (and driving) a 1987 GN. That vehicle has sucked the headlights out of a few Porsches over the years, and I always loved the lines and mystique of the GNX. With only 8 miles, it has been tough not to drive. I kept telling myself that is why I own the Grand National. I hope someone else can appreciate this last great American muscle car. Here we go!", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1549722305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944704, "authorName": "slickshift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slickshift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've put more miles on myself this week.", "likes": 28, "timestamp": 1549723284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944707, "authorName": "Carfan_73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan_73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always wished they had done this to an El Camino\n\nOh how I miss that radio hvac module\n\nDoes anyone else have Autograph playing in their head? Turn it up", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549723512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944734, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh boy, I sure stirred the hornets nest. For the record, in 1987 I wanted to buy a new \u201887 GNX - especially since it was another Buick sleeper that ran with the best (or better) - than anything Detroit had to offer. Since then \u201cmuscle cars\u201d have become more than I ever imagined, and for $100K, I can have a muscle car that runs 10s or better - old or new iron. I\u2019ll leave the sentimental value to those that like to store and look at old cars. Personally, I like to drive them.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549724073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944739, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E30eric\r\nThe only Ferrari you listed that could best the GNX in the 1/4, was the F40, by about 1 second, the others were all slower. Now top end is another story, but that\u2019s not what these were about. Oh, and for very little $ in mods, this would smoke that F40 in the quarter too.\r\nMany people forget that Ferrari and Lambo were not that quick until the 2000s, they just had high top speeds.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549724122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944748, "authorName": "Carfan_73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan_73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m in Viking country\r\n\r\nYou allowin test drives?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1549724343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944758, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Lord Vader, I think I've found a used car you might find acceptable....\"\n\n--Death Star underling", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549724688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944764, "authorName": "KlausDaimler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klausdaimler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edsnova\r\nThat is why your prof taught Journalism and not econ or finance. As great as investment as this might seem, it actually was terrible. It likely did not even keep up with inflation and cost you a ton of money in storage, insurance, maintenance along the way. Same money in a generic 60/40 stock bond portfolio obliterated this and paid dividends along the way.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1549724816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944770, "authorName": "AutoObssessed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoobssessed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sure it's been addressed but if I were the owner I would have a heck of a time not taking this thing for at least a spin from time to time. What's the difference between 8 miles and 800?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549724959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944783, "authorName": "bbqman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbqman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@autoObssessed about $100K", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1549725191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944787, "authorName": "BryceB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryceb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@autoObssessed 792 miles.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1549725283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944794, "authorName": "AutoObssessed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoobssessed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bbqman perhaps you're right... we'll see. I can say that I've seen a few sub 1000k cars sell for about the same throughout that last 5 10 years. It will be interesting to watch", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549725388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944796, "authorName": "bbqman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbqman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't have the details exactly- just what I was told, but recently a no miles NR750 Honda went for $161K , and normally these bikes- as riders- go for $70K so yeah- some people pay a ridiculous premium for no miles- 8 miles is considered no miles.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549725490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944801, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My calculator indicates this GNX would need to bring $177K to break even. That\u2019s not including maintenance expense and the cost to get it back on the road. Purchase cost, storage and insurance are hidden expenses that are often overlooked.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549725648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944805, "authorName": "bbqman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbqman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This kind of calculation is a buzz kill. If I had the cash in 1987, I would have bought and enjoyed looking at and maybe even driving occasionally my GNX and if I could get $150K back in 30 years- I would consider it a good investment. But that's just the way I think.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1549725775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944833, "authorName": "AutoMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Be glad this one has 8 miles on it. The vast majority were driven and have disappeared from the roads so it is okay to save a few for a reference.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549726458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944831, "authorName": "fringecarcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fringecarcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are cool cars, no doubt, but unlike other special/limited edition muscle cars, it seems that a disproportionate amount of these went into the hands of people who never, or hardly, used them for their intended purpose. I know at least 5 of these personally that have less than 10,000 miles COMBINED. I appreciate low mile cars and trucks as much as the next guy, but this is just beyond comprehension for someone who loves to drive cars. A life not lived is not a life worth living.\n\nThat being said, the market is full of people who like looking at cars in their garage showrooms... an ass for every seat in the viewing area but not the driver's seat.\n\nGLWS, if I were into GNXs, the first thing I'd do is get this thing road ready and put a few hundred miles on it in a day, like a newly adopted dog at the park playing fetch.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1549726480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944839, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People bought these as investments. Looks like they were a good choice. These cars were unobtanium new, everyone wanted them.....I guess they still do.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549726591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944843, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@velocity\r\n\r\nSo I\u2019ve owned a few muscle cars, e.g. \u201865 442, \u201869 Camaro SS L78, \u201869 442, \u201865 Race Hemi... in that order.\r\n\r\nMy 2010 Jeep ran 12s.. \r\n\r\nAll of them put a smile on my face... ;-)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549726833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944846, "authorName": "AutoMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sds130 - \"$29,000 invested in an S&P index in 1987 would be close to $500,000 today. With no storage/maintenance/insurance costs. I would say that was offset by enjoyment, but with 8.5 miles I don\u2019t think that was much of a factor.\"\r\n\r\nAnd yet the bidding on this one is strong with 6 days left probably from buyers who invested in the S&P 500 and are cashing out a small fraction. It is hard to beat the stock market. That said this has proven to be a smarter purchase than a 1978 Corvette Pace Car or Eldorado Convertible.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549726917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944856, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Running 12.7s dead stock in 1987 was the equivalent of being a missile, especially for an American Car. When the regular Grand National barely broke into the 13's in mine shaft air and a perfect run in 1986, it was an ET that sent shock waves through the automotive world, it was basically the equivalent of when Dodge got a Demon (under similar conditions) to break into the 9's. Nothing produced domestically was running 12's in 1987, except maybe a Vector or some other incredibly low production specialty vehicle. This is not \"new Camry\" performance, this is on par with contemporary Mustangs/Camaros.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1549727306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944865, "authorName": "JohnnieCNYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnniecnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480 - very nice! Possible to put up a cold-start video...?\r\n\r\n(ha)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1549727477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944886, "authorName": "bobski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serious question: How many miles does it take to get on a trailer?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1549727936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944888, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always say...If you want to buy something to look at, buy a painting. \nCars have wheels so they can be driven.\nAs a former 87 GN owner, people always asked me \"why are you driving it??\"It'll lose value\"...etc. My window sticker was $17,553. So it cost me about a dime a mile (value wise)when I sold it in 2001. And I got about 100 smiles per drive.\nWhen I sold it 14 years later(for $8k), it rolled down the road with 171,000 miles on the odo. Only new car I ever bought. and went through two \"Powerboost brake systems (pita) and two turbos (?)first one had coked bearings. Second one had ceramic coating and was perfect.Oh, and 7 sets of tires.....I would have done the same thing if it had been a GNX...But I placed the order for my GN in October of 86. GNX wasn't in the picture yet.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1549728098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944887, "authorName": "RoyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't get the comments of trying to add up 30+ years of insurance and maintenance/storage costs vs putting the money in S&P. Anyone that can store a brand new $30,000 car ($66K in todays money) in 1987 and put zero miles on it likely already had enough money in investments. The joy this vehicle brought by owning and maintaining likely far exceeded the return that they would gotten by watching the money grow in the market. You can't put a price on pride and enjoyment. A car differs from a painting because you get to sit in it, smell it, polish it, wrench on it. It's 3 dimensional whereas a painting you just get to look at it.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1549728111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944889, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MattGraf - Agree. I think most of these...maybe in the 90 percentile got garaged and driven very little. I did get a chance to test drive one in Phoenix and it did scoot. I think the sticker was around $17K. Probably gone the next day. GLWTS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549728114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944891, "authorName": "Carfan_73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan_73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 1990 R&T buyers guide puts a 911 at $58700 base price so probably $65k or\r\nMore out the door\r\n\r\nThat car with 8 miles would bring around 3x that today\r\n\r\nSo this gnx is a better \u201cinvestment\u201d.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549728136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944896, "authorName": "Utah_Colorado_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utah_colorado_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "According to the CPI 1987's $29K is 2018's $65K.\r\n\r\nLooking at this GNX all I can think is 'what a shame'. It's a car which has never been driven and likely never will be. Granted it is a gorgeous example but in essence it's a 30+ year old used car with no maintenance history. Every soft part should be suspect and inspected before this GNX can be considered road worthy. Of course putting miles on it will only reduce the car's value. It will likely end up in a museum or private collection. A new owner might not even sit in the driver's seat and go vroom, vroom for fear of damaging their investment.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1549728173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944919, "authorName": "David_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would feel much more comfortable bidding if I could take it for a very long a thorough test drive:)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549728877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944931, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahhhh! But, @RoyB...absolutely none of the joys you mentioned ever happened with this car.Baggies still on the seats?? He didn't even sit in it. Never wrenched it, polished it, and \"smell it\"?? Pep Boys sells spray cans of \"New Car Smell\" Could have saved a lot of money. Oh and $29k in 1987 would have gotten you one or two nice, original Jamie Wyeth paintings.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549729282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944942, "authorName": "blumpkin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blumpkin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm gonna sound like a hater or something but I'm not. I just don't get it - what's the point here? A 1987 BUICK no matter what is always gonna be a 1987 BUICK. We all know how poorly made American cars were at that time... This was kinda cool 30 years ago, but it's been eclipsed by nearly every car on the road today. The winner of this auction will pay a premium for a car that will likely never be driven. I think we're all here because we LOVE cars, and are enthusiastic about driving them and having FUN! I don't think a 32 year old \"new\" car that can't be driven would be much fun at all - especially at the price someone will have to pay for this thing. Seriously, I just do not get it...", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1549729689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944954, "authorName": "RoyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artreality and how do you know what previous owners did and didn't do? You keep saying it's about the money. It's not always \"about the money\".", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549729983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944959, "authorName": "Marko217", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marko217/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobski \" Serious question: How many miles does it take to get on a trailer? \"\r\n\r\nSame miles as it takes to back it off the trailer. The odometer does roll backwards too, doesn't it Ferris Bueller? Hence the \"Net Zero\" milage. OK, maybe not. This is however a really beautiful example of the GNX, and should be preserved as Garage Art.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549730086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944962, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that's a lot of doe ray me!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549730177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944965, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Again, @RoyB, I do know what the previous owner did and didn't do. He says it himself in the vehicle description...\"The seller has not added ANY miles in 17 years of ownership\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549730263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944974, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember back in the day reading about these, in awe. Takeaways at the time were \u201cI think this turbo thing is going to work out,\u201d and \u201cI wish I could afford one.\u201d Looking at it today it\u2019s clear that 1) GM and it\u2019s performance partner created one for the ages. 2) The 3.8 engine must have been one of their best motors to withstand the turbo stresses and deliver the insane for-the-time performance. And 3), the General should have kept at least one rear drive mid-sizer alive, refining the platform to give enthusiasts an alternative to the Corvette. Whether it gets driven or not, this one is going to bring surprisingly high bids. Good luck to seller and buyer...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549730571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944976, "authorName": "David_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we see a video of it doing a smokey burnout?", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549730601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944977, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an $80K piece of art it is precious. As a car it looks evil. As an investment it is no doubt more stable than the stock market. But Buicks are for old folks. This one doesn't change my mind.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549730641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2944985, "authorName": "Kidsixpack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kidsixpack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If past auctions are any indication BAT might break a record for a GNX. Numer 1 and 547 not withstanding. \r\n I grew up in metro Detroit and used to see Heinz prechter (owner of ASC) driving his GNX daily. Couldn\u2019t swing insurance for a GN when new but I do have one with just 12k miles. I couldn\u2019t own one that\u2019s not drivable, but I get the collectors viewpoint. I had a buddy that bought one new, but bailed early. Selling his 18 mile GNX for 30k. \r\nGLWA \r\nKID", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549730885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945000, "authorName": "LateBrakeU2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latebrakeu2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An ever so thin coat of dust and it'd be over a 100k by now..", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549731276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945013, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These time capsule cars interest me for about 5 seconds, then I want to take the wrapping off and drive it. If this car is so \"as delivered fro. the factory fresh\" does that mean. it still has all of the original fluids including the factory gas? Do they start it regularly? Guessing the fluids if not swapped have turned into something nasty and many seals are dried out. If you want something still in the box, buy diecast models.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1549731734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945019, "authorName": "Dustyx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustyx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "finally ......a GNX .... after all those GNs", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549731951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945021, "authorName": "Malahat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malahat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it\u2019s a crying shame that this car was never driven.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1549732032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945024, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IF - I had the money to spare...would buy this beaut and start driving her....poor thing has been sitting around for 32 years waiting for the right person to come along and give her the life she deserves. Plus it would be fun to rile up the preservationists. To each their own....??", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1549732166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945027, "authorName": "extreme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/extreme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And here we can see the elusive automotive paperweight in its natural habitat, crying for help.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1549732267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945031, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The vehicle is truly a unique museum quality example of 1980's Detroit muscle, purchased for the enjoyment as part of a collection. I see the value in the pristine quality of the car, as it has never even been detailed by the dealer (as requested by the original owner). The window sticker was never even applied. I can guarantee that this example of Darth Vader's land rocket has never seen the road. It was purchased as one of my all-time favorite collectibles and has been maintained as such. I hope everyone enjoys the auction and that the car goes to a good home.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1549732297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945037, "authorName": "Timzak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timzak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@blumpkin\r\nPerhaps your views are skewed by the fact that this is going to be expensive.\r\nLet me ask you this. .... If you saw this in your neighborhood for, let's say $5,000 wouldn't you jump to buy it? Then you could decide if you wanted to drive it or keep it, etc... \r\nIn other words, maybe the sale price will not be a bid deal to a guy with lots of money and lots of cars.. and this is a car you just can't buy because you have money. You have to find it. And that's a part of what makes it special.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1549732504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945046, "authorName": "wer2xu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wer2xu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is going to be a reference. Thank you to all the people that kept it that way....I bet they probably have another one they drive and enjoy.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549732615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945054, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Frost\r\nThe 3.8 was actually a terrible engine, until GM saw fit to build it properly to accept the boost from a turbo. I knew a lot of people who owned G-bodies and other platforms running the old gen 1 3.8 that had rod bearing issues, and everyone of them eventually grenaded the engine (usually a rod through the bottom end). \r\nThese turbo engines were much better engineered and built much better (higher quality parts).", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549732918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945077, "authorName": "MattGraf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattgraf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every time an extremely low mileage car pops up on here the comments come pouring out of the woodwork. \u201cThis is a shame.\u201d \u201cI can\u2019t believe this wasn\u2019t driven.\u201d Etc... We are all enthusiasts on this site so cars like this with mileage like this shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise. Yes, in theory cars are made to be driven, but in this hobby we all know that isn\u2019t always the case. Especially with a car such as a GNX, Buick took and already great car and made it better and they produced a very limited number of them. People knew right away this was a special car, you had to have some means at the time to purchase one, and a lot of guys thought they would be a highly coveted collectible down the road so they tucked them away. There are people who will drive their car no matter how expensive it is or how much it will crush the value and there are people who will keep their car in storage and not drive it regardless of whether the value will increase or not. Nobody is stopping you as an individual from obtaining a vehicle you want and doing whatever you like with it, but what you do with it isn\u2019t necessarily the same thing the next guy will do and that\u2019s ok. I can\u2019t fathom how people say this isn\u2019t a good investment. Is it the BEST investment you could have made? Of course not, but that doesn\u2019t mean it wasn\u2019t a good one. Sometimes it\u2019s not always about the money...somebody could have had a car like this for 30 years and just enjoyed the fact that it was in their garage, maybe they liked when people came over and wanted to check the car out and talk about it...it provided a tangible experience to them even if they didn\u2019t drive it and now they can sell it and make a substantial profit over what they spent. In my book that\u2019s a great investment. For every car out there with trailer mileage there\u2019s another with daily driven mileage.", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1549733531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945091, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd trailer it and drive it. Trailer it to a race track I'd rent for the day, drive it there, trailer home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549733881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945094, "authorName": "SSTMotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sstmotorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those who criticize this owners decision reek of jealousy it wasn't in their garage, nor have the money to buy.\r\nOnly regret,didn't buy the one I drove in 1987", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549733945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945110, "authorName": "extreme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/extreme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fhawk \n\nwtf.....\n\nThe regular LD5 V6 and later 3800 are legendarily tough engines, everybody and their grandma that drives an old Buick knows that.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549734702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945127, "authorName": "Ekimbro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekimbro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To each his own. I'm pretty confident I would not have the discipline to keep a car (any car) in museum quality condition for any amount of time, let alone 32 years. Yet I salute those who do, so the rest of us can enjoy looking. This is as legitimate a way to enjoy the hobby as driving the tires off it. An investment it is not. Investing $30,000 in the S&P 32 years ago would be worth in excess of $500K today. Would the return plus the enjoyment factor equal $500k? That's a question for each individual.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1549734926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945128, "authorName": "cranked_up", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cranked_up/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mattgraff well said the comments here are so bizarre and judgmental sometimes on low mile cars. Everybody is different and putting miles on cars doesn't make every body happy", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1549734936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945144, "authorName": "davehondas2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davehondas2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can the seller post a driving video? ;) ;)", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1549735346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945150, "authorName": "Gelande2001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gelande2001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with the comments about this car being not driven. But I like that it is a pristine unused example. This vehicle is a piece of automotive history and a great look back at how muscle cars started to emerge again after the malaise era. This vehicle is basically a time warp, and I think that is amazing. Glwta auction seller. I had the pleasure of owning one of these cars and I wish it was half of what your car is.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549735537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945159, "authorName": "E86_nerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e86_nerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe Craig Jackson (of Barrett/Jackson) will swoop in and buy this one, and stash it in his bat cave full of muscle cars and exotics. If you've never seen his garage - check it out on YouTube, it's un-freaking-believable. This would seem to be a perfect addition. GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549735579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945178, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The GNX wasn\u2019t the only example of the \u201cinstant collectible garage queen \u2013 it\u2019ll be a great investment because they\u2019ll never build cars like this again \u2013 buy it but leave the plastic on the seats and whatever you do, never drive it\u201d fallacy. But it must be the poster child for the kind of thinking that reduces a car like this to a non-productive \u201cinvestment\u201d and nothing more.\n\nAs others have pointed out, the \u201cgreat investment\u201d argument is delusional. But having gone down that road (by literally not having gone down any road), it\u2019s now too cheap to have been a decent investment but too expensive to be anything other than a static display.\n\nIf this works for you only as \u201cgarage art\u201d or if for you the GNX represents the ideal \u201cpiece of automotive history that should be preserved as a benchmark for future generations,\u201d good luck with your otherwise-unusable purchase. And that\u2019s not entirely snark; as @Ekimbro correctly suggests, the world of classic cars would be incredibly dull if we all prized exactly the same cars for exactly the same reasons. But count me with those who don\u2019t see the point in this instance.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1549736197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945188, "authorName": "helilog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helilog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the undercarriage photos you can see that this coil spring rear suspension doesn't just have a panhard rod but a torque arm as well. So the bad handling upper diagonal trailing arms have been eliminated. Barring coilovers this is the ultimate configuration of a solid axle rear suspension. When the Mustang came out with this suspension design 18 years later everybody raved about how good it was. There is more to this car than just big boost.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549736778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945197, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ed_L: Thanks for helping me resolve my own mixed feelings about this kind of car, after I vacillated between sympathizing with the \"garage art\" or \"museum piece\" vs. the \"drive the thing, for God's sake!\" camps. To my mind, unless someone actually drives it, whatever value this kind of car accrues over its lifetime, it will lag behind the value of enjoyment lost because no one ever got behind the wheel.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1549736919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945211, "authorName": "RoyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@helilog 4th gen f-bodies (maybe 3rd too?) had the same setup. I still have a twisted torque arm in my garage from when my driveshaft let go on my 4th gen.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549737109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945224, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480 ...after all these years, why are you selling it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549737644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945231, "authorName": "Chebby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chebby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, certainly two enthusiastically opposed camps here. Me, I can't fathom not driving the car or having the resources to store it, so I would love to hear about what that collector experience is like. @TXW480: You seem pretty happy so I'm truly curious: in your long ownership, what specifically gave you enjoyment? Just knowing it was there, or did you like to sit in it, look at it, show it to people, talk smack with a Corvette-owning buddy, etc. Was it like fantasy football for real? Inquiring minds want to know!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1549737883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945235, "authorName": "SilverMk2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silvermk2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there any of this cars that have more than a few hundred miles on them? Every GNX I've ever seen is like this with plastic still on the interior.. Quite a few regular GNs as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549737906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945236, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RoyB @helilog\r\nYes the torque arm appeared on 3rd gen f-bodies, and continued for 4th gen as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549737934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945241, "authorName": "Chebby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chebby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the MSRP difference from GN to X, it's like a Cosworth Vega strategy that worked out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549738120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945254, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@extreme\nThe old 3.8s had definite rod bearing issues, the 1st gen transverse had timing chain issues (plastic gears/stretch), the gen 2 and later had intake coolant leaks (egr pipe into plastic manifold etc.). \nI have, as has virtually everyone I know, had experiences with every single one of these issues with the 3.8. \nTurbo engines were much better built, as evidently the bean counters at GM did not dictate using the cheapest parts/suppliers on that engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549738393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945288, "authorName": "Undertaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/undertaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT - Mena, ARKANSAS, not Arizona, was the original selling dealer.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549739286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945300, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jeeeez. I can't decide whether to be amazed\u2026or disgusted. On one hand, what a museum piece; on the other, what a waste of a performance car.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1549739611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945311, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder: if this car had, say, 800 miles on it instead of 8, would it be worth substantially less?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549739997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945315, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Collecting is enjoyable only if you can share the collection with other people of similar mind who can also appreciate it. I am at a point iny life when the relationships, not the material possessions, mean the most to me. The time has come for someone else to own a unique piece of history and share it with those individuals most important in his or her life. The pursuit of excellence, whether in material objects, life skills, or, especially, relationships, never gets old in my mind. Pursuit of excellence has always been a driving force in my life as a practicing neurosurgeon. As Vince Lombardi so eloquently stated: \"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.\". This GNX, as much as I hate to let it go, is the personification of excellence and deserves to be enjoyed by many spheres of car enthusiasts, not just my own.", "likes": 46, "timestamp": 1549740036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945323, "authorName": "c615586", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c615586/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you can't drive it or even sit in it without destroying the car's value, what is the point?", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1549740164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945325, "authorName": "echoecho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/echoecho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sad :(", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549740174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945341, "authorName": "Rob_M1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rob_m1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a shame. Having this car parked in garage for 32 years still in plastic, hoping for a big payday the end of your life when it could have been enjoyed and not significantly reduce its value.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1549740642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945347, "authorName": "Bozopiep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bozopiep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So no miles\u2026 I get it. But was the car at least started periodically so that the petroleum fluids didn\u2019t turn into tar, Climate control not withstanding?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549740980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945412, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480 \n\nThank you for extending the courtousy and explaining the reason you\u2019re selling your GNX. I can tell by your heartfelt response this is not an easy decision. I wish I had the means to purchase, store and care for your GNX. I wanted one of these in 1987 but the dealer markups killed that dream. I wish you the best in your pursuit of excellence - personal relationships are more important. I know how it feels when our loved ones don\u2019t share the same passion about cars. I guess that\u2019s why I spend my time on BaT now.. \n\nTake care of yourself...", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549742963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945416, "authorName": "FuriousLucy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/furiouslucy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is \u201ca whole lot of mental horsepower\u201d (including financial) in this comments section.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549743068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945435, "authorName": "rotaryrkt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotaryrkt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's going to be a sweet daily driver. :)", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549743716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945441, "authorName": "anteater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anteater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might want to flush out the fuel system. Then turn the key and drive it back and forth on the highway until the police impound it and you. After you get to know the traffic judge and pay off impound, drive it and maintain it like any other car until it is ready for the crusher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549743950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945447, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The location of the original selling dealer has been updated in the listing. Thanks @undertaker for the catch!\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549744085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945485, "authorName": "Rickybobby10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickybobby10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guess a driving video is not happening.", "likes": 37, "timestamp": 1549745180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945509, "authorName": "flyfaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyfaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The vast majority of us on this site are in some serious need of brain surgery... and this seller is exactly the doc we'd all want doing it! :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549746335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945543, "authorName": "miatamadman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatamadman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Darren no need to guess. Buy it, drive it and then list it up on BaT next month. You will than have an answer to your question. Good luck with the purchase and future auction. We'll all be watching and commenting then. :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549748364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945557, "authorName": "morrisminiman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morrisminiman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's my GNX burn-out story. I was an engineer at GM, went to a BBQ at my boss's house, saw a brand new GNX parked in his driveway - it was his pool car for the weekend. He tossed me the keys and said to take it for a spin. I only made it to the end of the subdivision before I started to wonder just how much power it really had. Brake torque, left foot hard on the brake, right foot planted on the floor. Exhaust roaring, turbo whining, smoke started pouring out the rear wheel wells. Shifted into second, and now the smoke is billowing. By the time the speedo hit 80mph there was so much smoke enveloping the car it must have looked like a bomb went off. Shifted into third and the melting tires finally caught up with the torque curve, engine started slowing down so I backed off and let the smoke clear. Must have burned off a thousand miles of rubber without moving a foot. Couldn't do that with my Mini!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1549749076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945586, "authorName": "IB007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ib007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the car my 87 G/N aspired to be.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549750601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945656, "authorName": "Darren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "haha, @miatamadman, wish I could! But my, erm, \"resources\" limit me to tired old BMW's that I enjoy reviving, albeit at snails' pace. Like the ol' saying goes, too often it takes money to make money...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549753317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945674, "authorName": "ACRSNK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrsnk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have any better pics of the underside?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549753912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945684, "authorName": "ForrestGump9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forrestgump9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unbelievable! I was lucky enough to sit in a GNX with 107 miles, I thought that was special. That car was sold for more than $100k about five years ago. This is just unreal.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549754424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945711, "authorName": "crlynch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crlynch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad is the one that purchased it brand new from Mena. Man that brings back memories. Car looks great. He loved that car. I wish I had the cojones to buy it, but I don't. Great car.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549755962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945724, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "....and I'm guessing we haven't hit the reserve yet....LOL!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549756730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945742, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eight miles and no one ever drove it, and it's a car?\r\n\r\nI don't get it. So I'll add that to the list of eleven million other things I don't get.\r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1549757723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945751, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Monitarily popular with the collecters- This is possibly the lowest mile G-body that we know of.As far as drive or park and admire, we all have our opinions-the only one that counts is the owners-whatever they want to do with the car they have all the options. I know that I personally haven't got the necessary restraint to park and admire-but then again, I don't own the car. @TWX480 I know that you have thought it through but there will still be seller's remorse! Hope the new owner appreciates the rarity of this vehicle!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549758116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945786, "authorName": "kaffeen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaffeen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For what it may go for and in terms of devaluation, smart money would have almost no choice but to park it and look at it from a safe distance. Otherwise, this car would have to be one of the costliest-per-mile to drive in the world.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549760123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945817, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re: Request from AVRSNK for more photos:. I had all the photos professionally shot but have no access to a lift. I certainly do not have any desire to drag the vehicle out on the middle of a Wisconsin winter on a trailer. I have posted all the photos I have and submit to you I have nothing to hide. I can attest the undercarriage is as clean as the exterior, the interior, the engine, the trunk, the engine compartment, etc. Hope this is satisfactory.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1549761490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945838, "authorName": "CarsBicyclesAndSushi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsbicyclesandsushi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TWX480 - can\u2019t believe nobody\u2019s asked yet: so what else yous gots in that collection? Got to be some more interesting rigs in there to marvel over! Great car GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549762200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945840, "authorName": "marauder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marauder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car, as it sits, is probably at the top of its appreciation curve. ...Quite the quandary for true aficionados. \r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549762250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945869, "authorName": "Qik1320", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qik1320/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have the plate, jacket and hat?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549763270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945874, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After searching the internet for recent sales of low mileage \u201887 Buick GNXs, reviewing photos, etc. I\u2019m convinced this one is in the most pure state, straight from the factory floor - not even receiving dealer prep. One of the heavyweight collectors needs to pick this up. After all these years, I would feel guilty removing the clear plastic film that protects the instrument cluster and put it on the road. I would like to see this top $150K...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549763487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945879, "authorName": "ecrabb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecrabb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the spring of 1987, my dad picked up his new Grand National from the local Buick dealer. A few months later, a family friend picked up his new GNX. I spent so many weekend nights cruising the loop with friends in the GN and going for rides in the GNX. As a teen, these cars fueled my passion for cars in general.\r\n\r\nWe still own our Grand National, and our friend still has his GNX. The GNX is something special and it'll always be one of my ultimate dream cars. This auction will be a thrill to watch and is a perfect example of why I love BaT. Good luck to seller and bidders!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549763604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945889, "authorName": "ecrabb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecrabb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a990dna - The last \"new in plastic\" GNX like this I remember going through an auction closed well north of $200k. Even clean, extremely low-mileage driven GNX's typically sell in the low-$100s, so I'll be very surprised if this car doesn't go for closer to the $200k mark - even in the BaT \"can't see it before the end of the auction\" venue. It'll be fun to watch, that's for sure!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549763945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945893, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ecrabb...@a990dna...\nhate to burst your GNX Bubble but....this\n...https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/g6269/at-165k-this-is-the-most-expensive-buick-gnx-ever-sold/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549764194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945903, "authorName": "krb9955", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krb9955/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just curious why this is tagged with British as well as American in categories. No harm, just strange.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549764775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945906, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artreality\r\nThat article is 4 years old. #547 sold for well over $200,000 and other low mileage GNX\u2019s have too. \r\nAnd none of them had only 8.5 miles. Tho l what you will about the miles...this car is the Holy Grail", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549765011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945912, "authorName": "ecrabb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecrabb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artreality - That car your link references sold almost four years ago. The prices on these cars have been climbing somewhat in recent years. The one I was thinking of that went for more than $200k was actually #547, and it sold for $220,000 a couple of years ago. I had forgotten that was the last one built, so this one won't be like that. But, I'll still be very surprised if it isn't well north of $120k - possibly even pushing $150k. If it doesn't go that high, then it'll say more about BaT as a venue (for this kind of car) than it does about the cars or the interest in them.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549765387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945924, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artreality\n\nBurst my bubble? I said \u201cTOP\u201d $150K - meaning exceed. \n\nI think the doctor knows what he has in his stable and the reserve is set accordingly.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549766022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945937, "authorName": "Moraga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moraga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krb9955 I\u2019m guessing they\u2019ve included it in the British category because Buick partnered with McLaren to make the GNX.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549766484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945940, "authorName": "quattro_sinko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro_sinko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For all the heat some of these comments are bringing, hats off to the seller for having the incredible discipline to keep this so well preserved. Well done.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549766689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945968, "authorName": "rcrabbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcrabbe/", "bidAmount": 90000, "content": "$90,000 bid placed by rcrabbe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549768807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2945970, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 90500, "content": "$90,500 bid placed by jdjd6902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549768892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2945976, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@waydeki GM didn't build a GN powered El Camino but this guy did: http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/buick/387498-buick-grand-national-el-camino-034grand-camino034.html He added the Buick doghouse to the front end, too!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549769253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2945985, "authorName": "oldskooltoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldskooltoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the plastic on the drivers seat isn\u2019t worn thin by the owner sitting in the car making vroom-vroom noises?\r\n\r\nBut seriously- this car is a piece of art that has been mentally enjoyed rather than physically enjoyed. I\u2019m sure the seller has other vehicles that he has enjoyed physically- they just may not be BaT worthy.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549769750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946020, "authorName": "SirRaoulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirraoulduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not going to judge, but I will affirm that I would have driven the wheels of this car. And I know this one will not be driven much by the eventual buyer. But that is all good, because there are all manner of modified GN's out there to be had that are actually faster than this car. Those are the ones that are not for a museum or static collection. But you have to love the attitude that built the GNX. There were some guys at Buick that just didn't give a damn. They didn't give a damn this platform was at its end. They didn't give a damn that it was bad juju at GM to be faster than the Corvette. All they gave a damn about was raw power, and making sure the car would hook up and get that power to the pavement. That's old fashioned, hot rod not giving a damn about anything but the one thing worth giving a damn about: being the first to the end of the quarter mile. \r\n\r\nIf this does not get $150k I will be shocked. And I would not be shocked if it brought more than #547, but I don't know if this is the venue for that kind of record.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1549772994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946056, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@krb9955 - Good catch. That was an error. We have removed that category association.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549776633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946095, "authorName": "ACRSNK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrsnk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will be interesting to see what this X brings. A 200 mile X hammered at $85K last month at one of the big auctions. Prices seem to be cooling a bit, but you never know. Someone might just have to have this car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549783885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946155, "authorName": "Sigma76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sigma76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nopl, if I interpret your comment correctly, you've characterized an Olds 442 as a second rate muscle car? If that is your opinion, you are of course entitled to it. But if you made the statement as a matter of fact, then you are grossly misinformed and need to be disabused of that notion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549799277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946173, "authorName": "nopl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nopl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sigma76 to the contrary. I drooled over all of the cars mentioned in that list. My point being that those awesome cars were deemed less awesome than a gnx because of the even more potent gnx mods and yet the 442 and friends weren't assigned instant collectibility. They were driven, they did smoky burnouts, they were lusted over: they were experienced for the mechanical/visceral experiences that they were. They were also proven at the track to be cars that the magazines and manufacturers claimed that they were. They were also proven to have quality control issues and flaws too. Many of these gnx's were never proven. Many of them were never experienced and as a result, they were unproven.\n\nI have always wondered if my airbags work. I know the company has said they put them in my cars, but I have never (fortunately) found out if they work as well as claimed. The world will never find out how good the gnx really was because so few were driven. \n\nBTW when I was a kid my friend's older brother had an '87 442 in black, gray bottom, gold striping and grey interior. Still love it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549803367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946210, "authorName": "TimSim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe a \"stunt double\" GNX video will apply in this scenario. Enjoy. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhKz1ZRVgJg", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549806413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946221, "authorName": "fcort7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcort7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of these cars had their original turbo removed because of issues with ceramic Blades in the turbo would disintegrate and cause massive damage. I have a 200 mile example that lost its original turbo. I just found it in NJ and I got bent over backwards when it bought it. \nSeller does this car have the original turbo, jacket and coffee mug?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549806972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946233, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The vehicle is all original except for one fan relay switch and the battery. I have all associated paperwork including the actual stickers from the factory indicating the vehicle has passed inspection at various stages and components of construction. The matching numbered GNX book is included. It was never detailed by the dealer and is pristine, right off the factory floor. I was never provided with the jacket or the coffee mug. Hope this helps.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549807606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946235, "authorName": "fcort7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcort7/", "bidAmount": 91000, "content": "$91,000 bid placed by fcort7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549807862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2946268, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 91500, "content": "$91,500 bid placed by jdjd6902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549809175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2946306, "authorName": "dba_928955996t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dba_928955996t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow! i tried to talk my mom into one of these so many times in 87 LOL. Such a cool car...and a detroit car with 8mile(s)...thats gotta add value. Can\u2019t wait to see where this one ends.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549811551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946330, "authorName": "aptguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aptguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy unicorn Batman!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549812760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946333, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nopl\n\nI can\u2019t recall any model year 442 that had a limited run of 547 and received a certification from McLaren with the numbered units - and that\u2019s tied to the VIN. That makes these collectible right off the showroom floor.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549812826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946337, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a990DNA .... wont hit that this round maybe down the road preserved", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549813082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946342, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549813462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946380, "authorName": "ramangain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramangain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is properly tagged British since Dr. Who just whipped this out of his time machine. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549814664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946416, "authorName": "alfaman1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfaman1963/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im interested but I really want to see a Carfax report....", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549816639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946430, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alfaman1963\r\nA Carfax? On this car? You\u2019re kidding right?\r\nThat\u2019s like asking for his maintenance records. On a car with 8 miles.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549817269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946460, "authorName": "Timzak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timzak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drb007\r\nI would guess the carfax is just a formality to confirm no mileage records exist on the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549818229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946486, "authorName": "alfaman1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfaman1963/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drb007 That was a little sarcasm. But maintenance records would be nice.. You every see brake fluid or coolant after 10 years? Rubber components? Fuel? Etc...Just saying.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549819079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946500, "authorName": "gokstate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gokstate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only 1.5 miles to double digits. Talk about range anxiety...", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1549819442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946470, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This never had dealer prep, much less a service visit to generate a CarFax report. I\u2019ll bet a paycheck this GNX was ordered with strict instructions to not touch. Upon delivery, the original owner must have shown up with trailer in tow and picked it up... probably went from trailer to trailer. I\u2019m not sure what Buick\u2019s ordering rules were on these. I\u2019ve ordered a limited run vehicle (50) directly from the manufacturer before - dealer couldn\u2019t even see the special model in their system. I worked directly with FCA product manager, the VIN and special limited run number was assigned and the order was generated from FCA product management - with a \u201cship to\u201d location. The order just materialized in the dealer fleet managers system. That was the most interesting vehicle order I\u2019ve ever made - completely removed the dealer from the ordering process.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549820118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946514, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My understanding is the original owner special ordered the car with specific instructions to be delivered directly without any prep by the dealer to keep the vehicle as pristine as possible. The delivery scenario would be essentially that described eloquently below by a990dna. Thanks for your interest.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549820143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946518, "authorName": "Marcos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry folks, this one is a magnificent piece at being brand new - that in itself is remarkable although not my cup of tea. \r\n\r\nBut the Ferrari killing thing just shocks me. Anyone thinking that Ferrari is about straight line acceleration just misses the point. Completely. \r\n\r\nJudging how fast a car is by just how it accelerates is missing many other enjoyable dimensions at the wheel. It\u2019s fun, I get it, but too simple and easy, and less rewarding because of that.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549820557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946523, "authorName": "Zed330ti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zed330ti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Changing fluids, seals and such is unnecessary as this will likely be on static display indefinitely.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549820737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946531, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought it said 8K miles when I first saw it and then I saw that it was \"8\" miles. Clearly this was purchased and put away for posterity as an investment or curiosity or who knows what the motivation was and the appreciation above sticker is impressive indeed. In fact could be a record for any 1987 car. What other car could you have bought in 87 (not a great time for the global auto industry) and seen this result? With every higher bid I am more amazed. It can only be further preserved as a museum piece and if bought to drive will depreciate like a giant planetary boulder. One of the stranger listings seen on BAT and would wager everything I have there is not another one like this car on the planet. And one last thing..... this is not a brand new car by any interpretation of the word and any rich guy who wanted to buy this for a plus 100k sum and drive it would have to spend thousands more to recommission it. The logic of all this escapes me but it's a rare care and made an ultimate rarity by its provenance. Clearly a record for the marque in the making.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549820973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946547, "authorName": "Mike47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is one that I sold from my collection 5 years ago. It had 9 miles when I bought it, 11 when I sold it. ?Absolutely a perfectly preserved car. I should have continued putting miles on it and enjoyed the car. Best to the seller and buyer. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1987-BUICK-GNX-2-DOOR-HARDTOP-161163", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549821925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946630, "authorName": "ScottsdaleSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottsdalesport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hats off to the Seller for sharing this GNX with the rest of the world albeit for only 7 days until new custodian tucks it away again maybe a lifetime?\r\nThere are certainly rare 30+ year old, low mile cars we see often enough with 500-800mi. and THEN there is cars like this with less than 50 actual documented miles having been lovingly preserved from new. The ONLY pick here is the original Window Sticker affixed by the MFG was removed from the passenger glass?\r\nWe should all sit back and watch a record Grand National sale take place on BAT. A once in a lifetime opportunity for someone is about to take place this week. Best to the buyer!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549825350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946645, "authorName": "Dennis.mcgillis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennis.mcgillis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nine GNX Buicks sold at Barrett-Jackson in the last 5 years. Seven of them sold for more than $100K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549826141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946661, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the car was delivered directly from the factory to the original buyer, my understanding is that the window sticker was never applied.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549826682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946660, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Portofino\n\nMy guess the original window sticker was never affixed to the glass. I special ordered a limited edition vehicle from FCA and the original window sticker was in an envelope on the front passenger seat. Per my strict delivery instructions, it didn\u2019t go through dealer prep when the transporter delivered the vehicle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549827016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946675, "authorName": "ScottsdaleSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottsdalesport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Auction Clarity: The lowest mile 1987 GN or GNX sold Auction week at ANY of the Scottsdale Auctions was a 200mi GNX for $85k minus the 10% buyer premium. The small print and full disclosure stated the GNX was a CANADIAN SPEC Build with a CANADIAN or Non-US VIN #. Know as a \"Gray Market\" Car non-compliant to US Emission Standards vintage 1987. The rest of the GN's you have lumped into this mix are just cars with little or no pedigree and sold based on true value as represented. Always someone throwing shade. Sit back and watch Dennis. Pay closer attention than you did in Scottsdale. Maybe jump in and raise your hand a couple of times!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549827064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946683, "authorName": "ScottsdaleSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottsdalesport/", "bidAmount": 95000, "content": "$95,000 bid placed by Portofino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549827380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2946690, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 95500, "content": "$95,500 bid placed by jdjd6902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549827606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2946692, "authorName": "ScottsdaleSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottsdalesport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will gracefully reserve additional opinions on placement of the Original Sticker on the passenger window by the MFG post build. Lets just say I have first hand knowledge of similar mile GN.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549827694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946693, "authorName": "ScottsdaleSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottsdalesport/", "bidAmount": 99500, "content": "$99,500 bid placed by Portofino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549827716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2946697, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by jdjd6902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549827847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2946729, "authorName": "Competitioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "God I love seeing cars like this!! Thanks BAT!!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549828831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946750, "authorName": "MSQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this thing had 8 miles, I am in. 8 1/2 miles, game over for me!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549829628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946751, "authorName": "L1MTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l1mtd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the IMS been done? DME report?\r\n\r\n\r\nCouldn\u2019t help myself. Fantastic car and will watch closely as history likely takes place on BaT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549829640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946769, "authorName": "fcort7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcort7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@portofino I bought the car in Scottsdale. Paid $94k all in plus transport. The difference it was at a sale that had very few buyers there and the car ran no reserve at a very slow time. I got very lucky. It was NOT a Canadian spec car. It was delivered to NJ them made its way to Canada. \nMy car is also complete with Jacket, coffee mug and the original turbo that was NOT with the car when I purchased it. I was lucky enough to find it in NJ and I paid a LOT of money for it. I\u2019m in my car for well over $100k. This car should easily do north of $125k. I\u2019ll be on it as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549830562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946794, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm pretty sure there was one of these on the streets in the mid Hudson valley of New York back in the day. I would see what I thought at the time was a standard (as far as that goes) Buick Grand National, but it moved so much better than how my brain told me it should. I never put two and two together at the time, but seeing this helps me make sense of what I saw then.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs for special order and delivery, I've done it a few times and it's a matter of knowing what you want, being adamant about delivery instructions, and holding the manufacturer to their side of the agreement while you uphold your side. Twice I received cars at dealerships who had no idea the car was coming into their dealership. I kind of enjoy it, to be honest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549831565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946790, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Opportunity cost, $243,639.19\n\nSee S&P 500 to see what $29,000 invested in 1987 would be worth now if invested in S&P 500 lessened for inflation\n\nhttp://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1987?amount=29000#sp500\n\n\n\"...The average inflation rate of 2.51% has a compounding effect between 1987 and 2019. As noted above, this yearly inflation rate compounds to produce an overall price difference of 121.16% over 32 years.\n\nTo help put this inflation into perspective, if we had invested $29,000 in the S&P 500 index in 1987, our investment would be nominally worth approximately $567,822.22 in 2019. This is a return on investment of 1,858.01%, with an absolute return of $538,822.22.\n\nThese numbers are not inflation adjusted, so they are considered nominal. In order to evaluate the real return on our investment, we must calculate the return with inflation taken into account.\n\nThe compounding effect of inflation would account for 54.78% of returns ($295,183.03) during this period. This means the inflation-adjusted real return of our $29,000 investment is $243,639.19...\"\n\nNice car though...", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1549831634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946817, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FWIW.. I have photos of my special FCA factory generated order \u201climited edition\u201d delivery... window sticker on passenger seat. Never affixed to the window... #50 of 50 made. I arrived at the dealer 30 minutes after the transporter arrived. Fleet manager parked it along side the dealer ready for my inspection.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549832384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946844, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appreciate the financial analysis. But this is about availability and opportunity to own a unique vehicle. $240,000 is no guarantee at any time in the future a car like this is available for purchase. Collector value is about what someone else values your collection and is willing to pay for it, if you are willing to sell it. Stock market returns have very little relevance in the context of this discussion.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1549833235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946858, "authorName": "ScottsdaleSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottsdalesport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ a990dna. Actually all GN/GNX's came with (2) Window Stickers. The 1st Window Sticker on the Pass Glass which still remains affixed today on my car and the 2nd Window Sticker in an envelope which I also have in the cars binder. No Dealer PDI. All of the stickers and tags that were on the glass around the car when rolled off the assembly line are still on the car today. Center caps still in original box's. Yep, looks the same as it did when the last guy touched it at the factory in 1987. Shipped to the California Dealer. \r\nWould be nice to have a like type in miles stablemate. Wouldn't let the placement of the original Window Sticker hold me back on this car? Cheers...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549834145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946865, "authorName": "MSQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@needwheels you are right, and if you see in some of my comments on BAT when people write about cars being a good \"investment\", I use this similar example (S&P Index Fund) to show that it is almost never the case (except maybe some exotic $MM vintage Ferraris). However, there is another important and equally legitimate side to this argument that purchasing something like this can be ascribed to: \"I bought it because I liked it and wanted it, and I just like cars\" ....that's how I justify my car buys and its more than good enough ;-)", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1549834610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946869, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well it looks like we're not even close to break even...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549834649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946875, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Portofino... good to know. \r\n\r\nCan a second window sticker be recreated exactly like the original? Money can buy just about anything, including this GNX... is it morally right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549834782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946878, "authorName": "calanc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calanc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just don\u2019t want it! Why have a car that i have to worry about all the time and i can\u2019t even drive it around my driveway fountain?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549834958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946890, "authorName": "ScottsdaleSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottsdalesport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a990dna...Both are original to the car and new delivery. Even by today's standards of duplicating a document like an original Window Sticker? It's pretty apparent when your holding it. \r\nNo harm, No Foul in relation to this spectacular GNX today. The last 10min of this Auction will speak volumes. I'm going to be there for sure. :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549835202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946891, "authorName": "eric_carman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_carman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck getting the protective plastic off the Plexiglass instrument panel. I recall having a misery of time getting the stuff off of a piece of Plexiglass I bought at Home Depot 5 years prior. The areas where it *did* come off were not fully transparent. Hopefully this is a different material...but, then again, maybe no one will ever try.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549835295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946900, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wasn\u2019t even 20 years old yet when I offered a Florida Buick dealer \u201cWindow Sticker\u201d for their brand new GNX. They laughed at me. I proceeded to buy, drag race, sell many new and used GNs and T-Types. They were the best! Never owned a GNX. Perhaps this is my 2nd chance?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549835631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946905, "authorName": "TDK1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdk1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mecum 2018 Kissimmee one went for 99K with 42 miles on it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549835896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946916, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Portofino... it would be a good home for this GNX, sitting next to your low mileage GN. I wanted one of these real bad when they hit the showroom floor... unfortunately at the time, I had all my cash locked up in a pre-tax 401K - invested in a Vanguard S&P 500 index fund. \n\nTiming is everything in life... ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549836636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946928, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well the fact that the GNX has built value strongly over the years if stored carefully ( and, no not when measured against properly invested paper funds ..) does, as has been pointed out earlier, show that some cars are indeed extremely collectible. Seeing the Silver Anniversary and Pace Car Corvettes and some Eldoradoes finally pulled out and sold at a number obviously disappointing to the original buyer who stored them away.. I have always found to be chuckle worthy. \nThe GNX was cooler and rarer, and faster i guess.. and a car like this proves the collectibility theory. \n@TXW480 Thanks for sharing", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549837171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946934, "authorName": "TDK1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdk1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was #422 of 547", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549837346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946941, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@needwheels.... what does that $243,639.19 look like after a 40% tax rate is applied?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549837654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946947, "authorName": "Rodeo_King", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo_king/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480...original air in the tires? Would make it worth at least another 100K", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549838061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946960, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a990dna $146K and then add back climate controlled environment. Look, it is a wonderful near 0 mile car. From my perspective, there is balance between investment and ownership pride & pleasure, which would include driving it at least occasionally and not just staring at and showing to buddies.\r\n\r\n@eric_carman good point, but the protective plastic is probably never coming off of the Plexiglass\r\n\r\n@TXW480 I know there is a market for this type of investment cars, I wish you the best of luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549838834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946987, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see it being stored in a pit at the Buick dealer with a creepy little guy lowering a basket with Griot's liquid wax in it saying, \"It rubs the lotion on its skin.\"", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1549840370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2946991, "authorName": "Mike47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FWIW\u2014GNX Sales\r\nFrom-Barrett-Jackson website\r\nIncludes 10% buyers fee\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2009 $94,600 \r\n267 miles #475\r\n\r\nLas Vegas 2009 $132,000 \r\n5,518 miles #387\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2010 $104,500 \r\n1,200 miles #275\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2010 $68,200 \r\n7,000 miles #452\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2010 $75,900 \r\n4,700 miles #78\r\n\r\nPalm Beach 2010 $132,000 \r\n9 miles #482\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2011 $72,600 \r\n5,480 miles #12\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2012 $71,500 \r\n287 miles #?\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2012 $88,000 \r\n1,200 miles #275\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2012 $72,600 \r\n24,867 miles #216\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2014 $104,500 \r\n11 miles #482\r\n\r\nPalm Beach 2014 $99,000 \r\n110 miles #?\r\n\r\nPalm Beach 2015 $165,000 \r\n362 miles #385\r\n\r\nLas Vegas 2015 $90,200 \r\n1,200 miles #192\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2016 $126,500 \r\n300 miles #105\r\n\r\nPalm Beach 2016 $RNM \r\n17 miles #435\r\n\r\nPalm Beach 2016 $117,700 \r\n1,200 miles #438\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2017 $117,700 \r\n1,500 miles #?\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2018 $126,500 \r\n10,790 miles #003\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2018 $104,500 \r\n2,800 miles #375\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2019 $104,500 \r\n1,565 miles #265\r\n\r\nScottsdale 2019 $88,000 \r\n7,613 miles #22", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549840627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947000, "authorName": "Alfonso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfonso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Q: does the odometer on a GNX spin while the driver is conducting a brakestand burnout?\r\n\r\nIf not, that would be an awesome way to enjoy this car without affecting its market value!", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1549841156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947017, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@needwheels... but you gotta admit staring at a balance sheet with your buddies is less than exciting as well. Assuming that\u2019s what one does when friends visit. I\u2019m not one that would do either. I like my privacy. ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549842346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947053, "authorName": "SDB999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdb999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...or else it gets the hose again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549844093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947103, "authorName": "dbrsf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbrsf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The market speaks and supports six figures. So who am I to argue. But as someone who spent high school years in the early 70's, when the various SS cars , GTO's, Cuda's, Roadrunners, Mach I's and others of the golden age of compression and style were the norm, I just don't get it. Ugly as sin, plastic all over, huge ugly bumpers, low compression, and from the dark ages of Detroit iron (or should I say plastic in this case). Not a spec of chrome to be found anywhere. To each his own, but not something I would want in my garage at any price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549847056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947175, "authorName": "safulop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safulop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if the eventual auction winner is planning to use it as a daily driver.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549850938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947178, "authorName": "KlausDaimler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klausdaimler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I propose BLUBALL as vanity plate for this one.", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1549851101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947195, "authorName": "95in3rd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/95in3rd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@needwheels $406,065.316", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549852343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947210, "authorName": "BrianZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike47\r\nSo what you\u2019re saying is, \u201cwe probably have a long way to go\u201d. This will be interesting. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549852860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947215, "authorName": "Kingslayer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingslayer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike47- thanks for posting that sort of proves the point that money can\u2019t buy style. If my counting is correct that applies to 21 people. As they say different strokes for different folks , this is one car that has never come up when I discuss dream cars with my friends.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549853279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947228, "authorName": "Mike47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@safulop if I had it to do again, I wouldn\u2019t give concern to putting miles on the car. Drive it! I don\u2019t see the stand out value for less than 200 miles as these comps show. My purchase (and sell) of #482 shows that when you sell, you need a buyer, regardless how perfect a car might be.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549853729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947245, "authorName": "Bozopiep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bozopiep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So I\u2019m Guessing the answer to my earlier questions about periodically running the motor is a big fat Nooooo.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549854648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947265, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Total dream car for me here. I was just starting driving when these were new, and I wanted one badly. In fact my first car ended up being a 2 door '80s Buick V6, low miles and very nice, just a whole lot slower, hehe.\r\n\r\nIf I owned this beast, it would get driven, a little, and the plate would be \"LRD-VDR\".", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549856698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947277, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reply to BOZO:. On the contrary, the vehicle has been started periodically and the engine runs like new. A GNX rumble at idle sounds better than a well-tuned Harley -- like a German tiger tank with a bad attitude!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1549857600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947289, "authorName": "Moepoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moepoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reply to @TXW480 - I wonder how old the gas is inside the tank? How often is it filled up? And which kind of gas is used? Hopefully not ethanol...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549858101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947298, "authorName": "safulop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safulop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The gas in the tank is from 1987 too! It was a very good year, has a great nose and excellent structure.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1549858783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947360, "authorName": "Morovasa13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morovasa13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone ever think what cars we should be buying today and storing for 30+ years in hopes of a big payoff?\r\n\r\nI\u2019m wowed by this on so many levels", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549865902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947371, "authorName": "vanosman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanosman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "32 1/4m runs", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549868946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947374, "authorName": "vanosman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanosman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "original tires, Goodyear Eagle VR50 tires, which the seller states are original to the car. The GN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549869222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947384, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car has been maintained with small amounts of premium gas added every other month or so on a routine basis. Never any ethanol. Hope this helps your concerns.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1549870687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947404, "authorName": "ACRSNK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrsnk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many times can you add \u201csmall amounts of premium gas\u201d over 32 years? There must be a lot of bad gas in that tank considering gas starts to go bad after about 6 months without stabilizer. I just had to change the injectors on my 19K mile GN because they were gummed up and this on a car that has been driven.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549882626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947415, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it's rediculous to purchase a car and not drive it. If this car had even 8,500 miles it would probably be in better condition internally.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549885163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947416, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is quite the crowd. Seems the seller is damned if he does, damned if he doesn\u2019t. I will safely assume the seller knows to add stabilizer to his collection of cars. I bet he even keeps it in a heated/air conditioned room. Shall we ask him what temperature the car has been stored at and critique that?\r\nOr maybe we should find out what brand of stabilizer he prefers...", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1549885622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947494, "authorName": "Moepoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moepoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @drb007 - you missed your calling - forget classic cars, you should go into standup comedy. When one is looking to spend 6 figures on a classic car, nobody does well making assumptions. The seller likely did all the right things, but caveat emptor and shame on the buyer if he/she doesn't ask a lot of questions before buying something like this, particularly if it is an online purchase.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549893227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947513, "authorName": "URNUTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/urnuts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would think you could put 100 miles/year on the car and not affect the value, really. Not sure if people would value 8 from 800 differently.\nThere is also the \"been run once/year\" factor and that might be of more value. \nOthers here know more than I on all this!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549894118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947522, "authorName": "fastsedans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastsedans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this is the same car that sat in the showroom at Texas Direct Auto. If it is, it was about 10yrs ago when I saw it there with a price tag of $199,000 and I recall it had about 4 miles on this then.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549894385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947588, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, if you go by the numbers kindly provided by @Mike47, we can see that putting 2 miles on GNX #482, in four years (1/4 mile a year?) between its' sale in 2010 for $132k and selling price in 2014, of $104k, was rather expensive. \nActually it worked out to a loss of $28k. \nThis seller probably lost $5k as soon as he opened the doors for pictures, and let out the factory \"smell\".\nI work at the Simeone Museum, and even Dr.Fred Simeone (another 'renowned' neurosurgeon) takes his Daytona Coupe, The Wintersteen Grand Sport Roadster, both his Ford GT's (Mk IV), Alfa 2300C, and almost all of the others he owns, and drives them.For the public to see. Worth more than 10 of these GNX's combined. \nCars......\nMade to drive.\nPaintings....made to look at.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549896785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947604, "authorName": "Sentrash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sentrash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "video yourself peeling off the protective films, removing the seat covers, and doing a hellacious smokie, post it on YouTube, and become an instant sensation. With enough viewers you might make all your money back from the purchase.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549896911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947616, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I worked at a high end country club in the late 80s and an older guy named Tom had a whole collection of cool cars he would alternate to the club. He had a 930 turbo and a GNX. I can remember him explaining this wasn't just a Grand National but rather a GNX.\r\n\r\nHe was older back then, but definitely smart enough NOT to valet park his collection!\r\n\r\nOn this car, I'd be worried that the 32 yr old plastic wouldn't come off the gauge cluster easily. I'd make sure I sourced a new gauge cluster piece before I attempted to remove the plastic from this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549897250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947619, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every time I see this type of vehicle I look at it pragmatically. If this was a standard GN, I argue it should be driven. This car is already 2x-3x the price of a driven GNX with miles. Additionally, Simeone is wealthy enough not to worry about proleterian concerns of depreciation. At the end of the day if it gives you pleasure to not drive your car, that's up to you. As there are a lot of mothballed GNXs, and they still bring six figures, I do not see this one going down the quarter mile anytime soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549897284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947636, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mustang15...I would venture to go out on a limb here, and bet that very few (if ANY) of the cars in Dr. Simeone's collection are in danger of \"the proletarian concerns of depreciation\".\nGo the Simeone Foundation Website, and see for yourself.\nhttps://www.simeonemuseum.org/demonstration-demo-days", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549897570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947639, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artreality, my point is that this car WILL depreciate when driven. It is a scant 1.5 miles away from double digits on the clock.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549897643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947654, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mustang 15, I totally agree with you...on THIS thing that has wheels on it. (Though they could just as easily and might as well be, cinder blocks.) and depreciation.\r\nAs far as mileage is concerned, at the current rate, it'll be another 8 years before it hits the \"double digit\"\r\nJust see my previous post about how putting 2 miles in 4 years, cost the owner of GNX 482 a hefty $28,000. And that car went from 9 miles to 11 miles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549898028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947693, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moepoe\r\nI agree a serious buyer should be asking questions to the seller to better inform him or herself as to the condition of the car. That doesn\u2019t seem to be the theme from most of the comments here. Half the camp is scorning the fact that the car hasn\u2019t been driven. We seem to be beating that dead horse. \r\nOthers aren\u2019t asking questions, but making negative comments and suppositions as to suggest that the car must not be all that it might be. I simply don\u2019t understand why.\r\nOnly a few posts have truly asked the seller a serious question. As a car guy, I enjoy those posts. \r\nAs for the miles, I don\u2019t see where I would be entitled to approve or disapprove of someone else\u2019s decisions. It\u2019s an 8.5 mile GNX...that makes it unique. Would you have driven it? Maybe, but then you should\u2019ve bought it and driven it. Here, the seller has enjoyed it on whatever level he has wanted to for nearly 2 decades. Why fault him for that?\r\nSorry to vent guys, but it seems we have a really neat car here and chatter that makes little sense.", "likes": 25, "timestamp": 1549898754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947694, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned this vehicle since 2002 and can verify that it was never at Texas Direct Auto. Gas stabilizer was consistently used and the car has been maintained meticulously for long term storage in a temperature and humidity controlled showroom along with a 1987 Grand National which I run during the summer months.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1549898784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947705, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about a driving video... ;)", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1549898959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947715, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am tempted to bid $101,000 just so I can brag about the one that got away during my next golf tournament.\r\nBut what if I \"won?\" I can only imagine the conversation with my wife, She Who Must Be Obeyed, about selling something to cover it....Yikes. \r\nIn 1987 I was a 2nd Lieutenant Paratrooper and debated between a GNX or a Vette. (A GTX had slipped through my hands as a 17year-old.) She Who Must Be Obeyed weighed in and I became the proud owner of a Volvo 240DL. I still maintain the DL stood for don't laugh. Our unplanned little Miss arrived 8 months later.\r\nIf only I had been armed with the appreciation data on the GNX back then...\r\nI hope one of you bidders get past the reserve and really enjoys this car: Drive like it was meant to be driven!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1549899160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947780, "authorName": "stickpony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stickpony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "if you take into account inflation, and the current valeu f the dollar vs what the value of the dollar was in 1987, $100K isnt far off", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549900527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947792, "authorName": "toolape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toolape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bond geek factoid: $25K invested at 5% in 1987 would be worth $119K today. And, the 30-year treasury rate in 1987 was around 9%. At that rate, $25K invested would be worth $394K today. (Note, there is some hand-waiving with these numbers, particularly around the reinvestment of interest.) But bonds be dammed, this car gave me goosebumps when I was a teenager, and it still does in middle age. Congrats to the seller for maintaining this time capsule.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549900886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947819, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GNX = RNM", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549901397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2947933, "authorName": "Al_Al", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/al_al/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "8 miles, and there's already surface rust on the suspension bits... GM QC these days!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1549904108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2948105, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this doesn't break the record then we know we have a top in prices for the marque. I figure the seller thinks its worth at least 150.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549907901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2948142, "authorName": "fastsedans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastsedans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480 Must have been a different car then.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549908457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2948193, "authorName": "irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irocz/", "bidAmount": 101000, "content": "$101,000 bid placed by irocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549909463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2948250, "authorName": "cruiseliner54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruiseliner54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "still love em!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549910462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2948266, "authorName": "blbatesdc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blbatesdc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if my wife would think this was an acceptable (slightly late) Valentine's Day present?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549910676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2948284, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@blbatesdc\r\nUsually with Valentines gifts it\u2019s best just to make it a surprise:)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549911004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2948637, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Upping the $100,000 bid by a thousand bucks gives a whole new meaning to the term \"one percenter.\"", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1549913730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2948862, "authorName": "marauder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marauder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ toolape\r\n\r\nThat 30 year treasury was called in early.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549915549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2948920, "authorName": "supercarcentral", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supercarcentral/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn! and I thought my 88 mile one was low! This got mine beat!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549916078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2948962, "authorName": "johnmorro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmorro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wouldn't you be better off with a car with 800 miles, or even 8k? I feel like driving the car around a little bit would prevent things like seals from drying out and what not. If I had another $140k lying around (my guess for the final price), this would be my daily driver", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549916505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2949049, "authorName": "JPSO86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpso86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@toolape\r\n,,,storage of a Gov't Bond since 1987 would have been simpler too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549917373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2949103, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cue in-dash AC Delco cassette player, \"I Can't Drive (55)\", by Sammy Hagar", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549918063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2949215, "authorName": "toolape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toolape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Marauder the 30-year treasury is not callable. But even if it were, reinvestment at lower rates would have still gotten the investor $200k.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549919261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2949346, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m amazed that anyone\u2019s thinking of this in conventional terms of usability or reliability. It seems pointless to be concerned about fuel stabilization, or original turbo blades, or rubber seals, or removal of the protective film on the dash, or any other practical matters. The only real necessity here is a set of go-jacks to be able to move the car on and off a trailer without adding any additional tenths to the odometer. Without making any judgment about the investment value or other virtues of mothballed \u201cinstant collectible\u201d cars, this one\u2019s destined to remain a static display. For better or worse (or possibly both) it\u2019s an art object, not a usable automobile. \r\n\r\nSo if you have $100k+ burning a hole in your pocket for a daily driver that can burn its tires off at will, you\u2019d certainly be better off looking for one of these with 800 or 8000 miles. Without a premium for golf-score mileage, a driven example would cost less and have fewer recommissioning problems.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1549920018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2949437, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually, If I had $100k burning a hole in my pocket, and wanted a car that could \"burn its' tires off at will\", I'd buy a Hellcat...and I'm not even a Mopar guy.Or maybe the new, track ready ZL-1 Camaro. And some stock in Goodyear with the change.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1549920841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2949583, "authorName": "Philpug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philpug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rolling it the 30 feet to the patio dropped the value $1,345. .", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549921748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2949772, "authorName": "dooscoop32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dooscoop32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vanosman\r\nYou wrote: \"32 1/4m runs\"\r\n\r\nWrong! I see stuff like this all the time with cars that were on the drag strip. Yes it is 1/4 mile down the strip but that car HAS to make a 1/4 mile trip back from the end of the strip! So each pass is actually a half mile not counting going to and back from the pits.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1549923416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2949977, "authorName": "EndBossGanon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/endbossganon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One for the books. Safe to say this is a once in a lifetime GN", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549925107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950059, "authorName": "dergage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dergage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Future dergage, take note. This is how all the Dodge Demons will look in the year 2050...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549925816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950176, "authorName": "toptech1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toptech1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's easy to keep it at 8.5 miles. Unhook the speedo cable or the speed sensor harness.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1549927091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950296, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just clicked on this car for the first time. I could not believe that a 8K mile GNX hit $100k so soon.... Oh, OK. LOL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549929684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950416, "authorName": "BigSwole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigswole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't have the Words.............. :O", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549932216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950518, "authorName": "chapel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chapel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BigSwole In the words of the great Indiana Jones \"IT BELONGS IN A MUSEUM!\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549935034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950521, "authorName": "jjokc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjokc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a friend in another town who regularly drives his GNX - The last I knew it had over 160k miles and counting on the original bottom end. His has a larger turbo and aftermarket wheels (original parts are safely mothballed), and has made several passes down the drag strip over the years. I believe he bought his for less than $20k 15-20 years ago, when it already had over 100k on the clock. He and his father (who also owns a GNX) flew out to CA to pick the car up, and drove it back to OK. I sent him the link to this one, and his only response was that it was going to be WAY out of his price range! Lovely machine, now relegated to static display.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549935259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950586, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember Kenne Bell getting huge numbers out of these...Basketball size turbos etc...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549936917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950626, "authorName": "jrmcm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrmcm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a whole lot of indignation about what other people choose to do with their money and property. \r\n\r\nSometimes it\u2019s nice to see a piece of history preserved.", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1549938279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950635, "authorName": "dooscoop32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dooscoop32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@toptech1\r\nYou wrote: \"It\u2019s easy to keep it at 8.5 miles. Unhook the speedo cable or the speed sensor harness.\" \r\n\r\nThat is probably how a lot of these low-mile cars exist. Makes you think.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549938448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950660, "authorName": "griffdecker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/griffdecker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not normally a fan of \"Auto Art\", ie cars that can't be driven. But... let's face it, these are just nasty looking cars. I have a \"regular\" 87 GN (with bigger turbo, injectors, intercooler, etc.) which is a blast to drive. But I also duck into the garage every now and then just to look at it. Because you have to. No truer words have ever been spoken about the Grand National than: \"Lord Vader, your car is ready...\" Bid high, but leave enough to buy a large quantity of drool towels for your friends.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549939188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950666, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "8 miles?\r\n\r\nRubs eyes...looks again...\r\n\r\n8 miles?\r\n\r\nWhat...the...hell?\r\n\r\nWOW! :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549939467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950664, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With all due respect to those who have the knowledge AND the lack of moral character to deceive prospective buyers by altering a vehicle's mileage, I can attest to the the fact that the odometer reading of 8.5 miles is the actual mileage, the same as the day the car was unloaded into my show garage.", "likes": 28, "timestamp": 1549939481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950684, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Unhook the speedo cable or the speed sensor harness\" because it's not as though that would be a Federal felony. Oh, wait...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1549940183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950802, "authorName": "TmeTim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmetim/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by TmeTim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549944481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2950814, "authorName": "quattro_sinko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro_sinko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480 \r\nYou are handling the communication end of this auction like a champ. GLWS", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1549945067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2950975, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks. I simply want the car to go to the right home, and give someone else the same opportunity to appreciate the car that I have had", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1549967425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2951051, "authorName": "Tabby13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tabby13/", "bidAmount": 106000, "content": "$106,000 bid placed by Tabby13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549977665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2951066, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, but this seems to be closer to a 9 Mile car, then it is to 8. Just sayin'", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1549978021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2951150, "authorName": "Achman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"give someone else the same opportunity to appreciate the car that I have had\"\r\n\r\nBy looking at it in their garage while drinking a beer.\r\n\r\nI'd say this is unrepeatable in this condition, but quite a few of these have been put away and mothballed with the collector in mind. This is the first one I have seen, though, with the plastic still on the dashboard. For the GM collector, this would be the one.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1549979748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2951324, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480... \n\nHey doc... your GNX made Auto Blog and Yahoo News! \n\nhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/m/d851d333-56b9-3d57-8aa3-344daf124ff7/babies-have-crawled-farther.html", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1549984793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2951346, "authorName": "emark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wow! Sell met how many miles did you rack up? The .5? I\u2019d say this is the lowest mile one on the planet. Bet it breaks $150,000", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1549985006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2951433, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A bit ironic how some here are STILL chastising the owner in one way or another for not driving the car, yet come every day to a website looking at cars they\u2019ll never drive. \r\n\r\nOr suggesting that the car was a poor investment, because, ostensibly, if they had the same cash at the time they\u2019d have tossed it into a financial instrument instead.\r\n\r\nAnd, most recently, questioning the seller\u2019s moral compass by intimating that the speedo might\u2019ve been unhooked. \r\n\r\nIn the 17 years this seller has been an exquisite caretaker of the car, there\u2019s most likely been a massive payoff emotionally. Yes, I know for a fact that you can love a car just by having it, looking at it, and sitting by it. I have a colleague who does just that after being disabled. \r\n\r\nBut my guess is that the good doctor is now in the \u201cthird stage\u201d of life, where objects begin losing their luster, and the vulnerabilities of aging make the support of relationships a priority. \r\n\r\nNot all cars need to be driven to be appreciated, just like all antique guns don\u2019t need to be fired. Time-capsule cars like this are extremely rare and have their place in the automotive universe. That\u2019s why we have museums full of cars, to protect and preserve what we will never see again in our autonomous future. \r\n\r\nAnd finally, this X could\u2019ve been consigned to yet another BJ or Mecum conveyor belt, so it\u2019s an honor to have it on BaT, where thousands of us get to enjoy it for days. \r\n\r\n@TXW480, your decorum is evidence of the excellence you are achieving in relationships.", "likes": 65, "timestamp": 1549986825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2951599, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stratos, I could not have said it better myself. After all, a car like this is only a material possession. I view my role in ownership of the vehicle as being the best caretaker possible to turn a remarkable historical work of art over to the next generation in as good a shape as possible. Time takes its toll on all of us and even on our possessions. I am grateful that car enthusiasts like Stratos appreciate the effort and restraint to make a vehicle like this available to history. Thank you very much for the kind words. In spite of the minority of expected perjorative comments, this has been an amazing experience to interact with all the muscle car enthusiasts that can appreciate a museum quality car.", "likes": 33, "timestamp": 1549989566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2951645, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @TWX480 for your stewardship of this rare automotive icon. Just imagine how important a car like this will be, if it looks as good at 100 years as it does at 32.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1549990349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2951720, "authorName": "DannyJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dannyj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$106,000? WHOA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549991647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2952200, "authorName": "MarkGNX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markgnx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears that NADA has a $136,000 Price on a GNX,...THIS should Bring....More", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1549998523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2952162, "authorName": "JohnnyS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Although some debate their existence I love the idea of GNs tuned to GNX spec for the \"BU\" back in the day.\n\nhttps://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/the-legend-of-the-fbi-buick-grand-nationals/\n\nBeautiful car. \n\nGLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1549998548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2952483, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mileage, owner smilage, not just another pretty face/car. Very special, GLWTA, appears going in the direction it needs to be.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550000896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2952875, "authorName": "Dogchaser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogchaser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with the garage art comments for this particular car. Although this piece of art has advantages. Many people spend 100k plus for a painting or a sculpture. No matter how hard they wish to they could never start it up and drive it around the block if the mood hit them.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550004266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2952898, "authorName": "bobex63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobex63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, PowerNation for sharing our secret with the world. Oh well... I guess I'm just being greedy.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.powernationtv.com/post/for-sale-1987-buick-gnx-with-just-8-5-original-miles\r\n\r\nGood luck with the auction, tho! Sweet ride!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550004483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2952969, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never thought I'd see anything with velour seats and an opera window go here....Isn't life funny ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550005123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2953637, "authorName": "mikey69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikey69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When can we start talking about politics and religion?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550010480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2953797, "authorName": "wastedrubber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wastedrubber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What were the dealer premiums like on the GNX's new?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550012021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2953860, "authorName": "ScottsdaleSport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottsdalesport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stratos a big thumbs up for your calming words of wisdom and this seller for his patience dealing with this boring peanut gallery. As a current bidder/buyer for this GNX. We're going to continue to filter out the silly chatter and admire the prize up close on Feb. 15th.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1550012836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2954250, "authorName": "miatamadman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatamadman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Portofino and @ Stratos +1", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550019016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2954330, "authorName": "Nader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Irony here is that what set this car apart was the drivetrain. But what's been enjoyed for the last three decades has been the coachwork.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1550020814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2954451, "authorName": "TmeTim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmetim/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by TmeTim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550024333, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2954716, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 111111, "content": "$111,111 bid placed by jdjd6902", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550034061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2954758, "authorName": "Louis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/louis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480 I greatly admire patience and restraint you had all these years and yet in the selling process, i do hope you will get all the money to deal with the departure of this not quite sleeping beauty.\r\n\r\n@funnyguyshere, 8 miles and no Eminem reference in 300+ comments !?!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550036377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2954890, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car brings back a time when competing on the streets and back roads was common place right before cell phones, internet & social media would change the landscape of modern life post 1987. The last , the very last of its era. \nPosterity is what this car stands for as a reminder of what an iconic last real true American muscle car was pre internet age. \nIf & this is a big if.. it sells, the new caretaker will have the choice to act as the guardian of time or pretend life is brand new, turn the key and roll a few miles. \nHaving owned a few Turbo G Body Buick\u2019s , these cars are something to behold and a reminder that every generation has it\u2019s penultimate Iconic car.\nThe 1980\u2019s with out a doubt hark back memories of Testarossa, Countach, 959, Grand National GNX. Think about that for a second. Put this car into perspective. \nNot one car buff out there can go thru the 1950\u2019s with out saying : Tri-Five. Or the 1960\u2019s with out saying : Hemi. 1970\u2019s: ...Malaise, 1980\u2019s : Grand National. \nUbiquitous. End of story. GLTWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550057982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2954895, "authorName": "velocity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stratos - Comment of the year thus far - very well and thoughtfully said sir!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550058864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2955035, "authorName": "rumpkinstein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rumpkinstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stratos - Well said! I have vintage bicycles that are \"wall hangers\" according to some and while I do ride them on rare occasions, they do indeed, hang on a wall most of the time. The joy I get while looking at them daily (they hang in my office) is priceless. While the memories are cemented in my mind, the actual history, the actual objects of our desire decades ago sitting across the room from me (as I type this) serves as a daily reminder of just how great those years were.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550065346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2955597, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very interesting auction. One one hand, it is a museum piece. On the other hand, it is probably going to go to a guy who was a kid when these came out and had no money to buy it, but now does. So, the question is.....now that you can afford your childhood dream car, and it is basically a new car, do you buy it and treat it like a new car and drive it, or do you preserve it as it sits? If I had the $150k to throw at a Buick, I would be in the former camp. However, I don't judge either decision as I see the merits of both.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1550075209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2955648, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Louis and admirers of the car. Thanks for your kind words. It is truly a privilege and an honor the share this GNX with you, even if only for a week.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1550076192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2955659, "authorName": "F.N.Steinway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f.n.steinway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got a ride in one of these new back in the day. I couldnt believe it. Nothing else out there at the time was even close.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550076358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2955855, "authorName": "trueenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trueenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it looks like discussion has come down to a trickle, based on the tone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550079748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2956930, "authorName": "Mr._Blonde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._blonde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can appreciate cars like this......but dont really like them, and by that I mean super low mileage. Its cool that it exists but you are essentially buying a really cool paper weight to sit and look at. Great for some just not me (like I could afford it anyway). \r\n\r\nAt least this one I can understand because these are special cars......the BMW 540i for sale with 2K miles I just dont get.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550090703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2956975, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stratos the reason it's not a fit for BJ or Mecum is that it would double it's mileage rolling across the stage.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1550090995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2958607, "authorName": "Raffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One can have opinions and one can have good taste. A true gentleman knows how to combine both without offending their host.\n\nSeller here @TXW480 fits that description perfectly. The car mileage further exemplifies his polite restraint.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1550108889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2958619, "authorName": "Lightfoot1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightfoot1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I personally never liked the looks of these. Too boxy and reminds me of a Chevy from the rear. But they were fast.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550109202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2958675, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Raffi:. Your comments are appreciated. This experience to share this unique vehicle with over 50,000 hits has been nothing short of spectacular. People like you who sense my intention to preserve this car for generations to come make it all worth while. Best wishes.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1550110599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2958682, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still waiting for the driving video......kidding, just had to check on the bidding, maybe I\u2019ll buy a lottery ticket. This thing is so cool......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550110826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2958715, "authorName": "INEEDIT56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ineedit56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing screams \"drive me\"... \r\n\r\nand that's exactly what I would do if I bought it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550111665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2958788, "authorName": "Alynch123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alynch123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Father was the original owner of this GNX! I was 10 years old when he purchased it from Ralph\u2019s Buick in Mena, AR! He also had two GN\u2019s and two T-Types! Man I\u2019d love to see it again! \u2764\ufe0f", "likes": 33, "timestamp": 1550113595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2958874, "authorName": "Laurence5905", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laurence5905/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, with 8.5 miles, clearly there's no driving video... But is there no starting and idling video? Surely it runs, yes?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550116402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2958926, "authorName": "Txsurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txsurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw this car when it was for sale by the original owner years ago. I always know it would have been a good investment even back then at his asking price. Glad to see it has still been kept pristine. If I remember right the original battery was still even being stored in the original battery box.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550117846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959005, "authorName": "12Ecoboost3.5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12ecoboost3.5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, the king of the G-bodies. Wonderful to see this GNX kept like a museum time capsule. I graduated high school in 1988 and magazine tear-outs of this vehicle adorned many a locker back then; usually with some type of Darth Vader meme/caption. Most G-body fans \"settled\" for a Monte Carlo SS, Hurst/Olds 442, standard GNs and T-types. Aerocoupe Montes and GPs were special, and so was rowing the Lightning Rods in a 442. Even back then, then GNX was fairly difficult to come by, but you would see them occasionally toying with Fox-body Mustangs and F-body Camaros and Firebirds/TAs during the rare appearance on the roads. Everyone respected the GNX in the next lane and I don't recall anyone returning the taunting after seeing once what they can do. I drove an '83 Grand Prix LJ (with a Chevy 305) in black and that was the closest I ever got to the king of G-bodies sadly. With the current performance of new vehicles, I think It is hard to comprehend for the vast majority of the motoring public nowadays just how absolutely crushing the GNX was in terms of acceleration relative to the rest of the platform. After all, it was the quickest production vehicle in 1987. It is like a Dodge Demon or Mustang CobraJet nowadays, but with a menacing attitude in a platform that your grandmother may have also driven (e.g. a V-6 Regal with wire hubcaps, velour bench seat, and a column shifter).", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550121354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959009, "authorName": "A308", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a308/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the few cars Darth Vader would drive.....so I hear.\r\n\r\nAs others have said, this one brings with it a ton of potential conflict; museum or drive? \r\n\r\nThe only reasonable answer is \"both\" by way of purchasing this one, for the historical aspect, and buying another you can enjoy driving. After all, if you are the type to put ~$150,000 on this one, you are likely fan enough to spend more for a driver.\r\n\r\nThank you to the seller for sharing this bit of history. Good luck to the new owner with their, very, very, tough decision.\r\n\r\nP.S.\r\n\r\nTruly a once in a lifetime opportunity!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550121777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959132, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 113000, "content": "$113,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550143550, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2959299, "authorName": "JohnCoctostan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johncoctostan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will be the King of coffee and cars! Or..pretty much any car show for that matter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550152340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959387, "authorName": "Jack659831", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack659831/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being an adult that came through the muscle car era when these came out, I never understood the attraction to these cars? Ok, there weren\u2019t even any competitors at the time. I\u2019d walk right by at coffee and cars. Good luck to the buyers and the seller it at least can Go into a extra low mileage collection as it would take a real man or woman to take this 8 miler out.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550154506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959381, "authorName": "needwheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JohnCoctostan Cars and Coffee? I get the museum piece for posterity, but it would have to be be on a flatbed to get to the coffee", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550154661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959395, "authorName": "Jack659831", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack659831/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550154858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959528, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still about $70k short of what I believe IMHO will be the reserve. Good Luck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550156811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959530, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's great to hear from the family of the original owner. I can only express my extreme gratitude to them for the opportunity to own this piece of history. To Laurence5905: the car has been started periodically throughout my tenure as owner and runs like a top. No issues!", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1550156856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959779, "authorName": "dfheezy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dfheezy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe people are recommending driving this car. King of cars and coffee, of course... must get carried by it's people. Perhaps a coronation carriage? I wouldn't even let this touch flat ground, cupping the wheels, custom trailer with a bug deflector. Cameras rolling for anybody who dares remove plastic from this car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550161276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959781, "authorName": "MorrisseysHair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morrisseyshair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I say this with peace and love... this vehicle and it\u2019s bidding helps me understand the perspective of folks that chime in with their incredulity on the listings for similar-vintage Japanese 4X4s, Volvo\u2019s, and imported camper vans here. And that\u2019s why BaT is rad. Big tent. \r\n\r\nAlso, didn\u2019t Julian on the show \u201cTrailer Park Boys\u201d have one of these that ended up in a lake?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550161292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959824, "authorName": "Jhubbard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhubbard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MorrisseysHair your point is well made, that's what I love about BAT. its supply and command..?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550161940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2959920, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess we need to track down the factory worker who drove this off the line and through the post-production check out to get a first hand account of how it drives.\r\n\r\nIn the mid 90s I worked a couple of years at a GM dealership. All the cars I saw had about 12 miles on them right off the truck. That was a Pontiac/Olds dealership. The distance from the plant to the rail head at the Buick plant must have been shorter.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1550163712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2960082, "authorName": "MarkGNX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markgnx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...The High-Point ( Other than Number 547 )...for a GNX appears to be : $165,000 from 2015 ....THIS One...Should TOP that...?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550166667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2960343, "authorName": "MarkGNX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markgnx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Number 547 w/ 68 miles SOLD in 2017 for : $ 220,000", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550170351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2960841, "authorName": "bgrant570", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrant570/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The seller has not added any miles in 17 years of ownership.\" The saddest words ever spoken. I'm never sure how to feel about cars like this. At what point does leaving the protective film on the instrument cluster cross the line from preservation to insanity?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550173255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2961106, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1987 3/4s GN(built Oct 87) that I bought new. A neighbor worked at ASC building these cars. I tried to get parts to \"upgrade\" mine but he told me all the parts were locked up so to speak when these GNXs were built and no extra parts available. But if I want a stock GN exhaust I could have as many as I liked as they still had a bunch there at ASC and even one holding a gate open! If I had the room I would have taken him up on the offer of at least a few sets.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550174772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2961150, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bgrant570\r\nI think, based on the countless opinions left on this particular car, that the fine line between preservation and insanity is ownership. How odd it is to me that so many feel compelled to criticize the seller for not driving HIS car. As previous posts have so eloquently said, is this different than a collector gun collection when the owner doesn\u2019t shoot the guns? In the end the decision of what to do with car is based only on the ownership of it. For those that want to put miles on it, feel free to bid, or go find one that has been driven. I for one see the uniqueness in having a 32 year old, brand new car. I fully expect that whoever wins this auction will keep the miles as they are. But, should they buy it and tear off the plastic and drive it, it\u2019s no business of mine. GLWTA", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1550175107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2962034, "authorName": "12Ecoboost3.5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/12ecoboost3.5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"rumored 300 horsepower\" -- fun way to state factory under-rated! The 1/4 mile ET and trap speeds put the hp and tq both at 400-420 more likely. Look at stock LS2 GTOs and Coyote 5.0 Mustangs ET and traps... right in the same ballpark. But, 1987.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550182245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2962274, "authorName": "bgrant570", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrant570/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drb007 I figured that out of the 300+ comments mine was not unique, and that the counterargument would be just as you stated. Like I said, personally I'm always conflicted about low mile collector cars, but you are absolutely right - it is really up to the owner and his wishes. If the next owner wanted to \"monster garage\" this thing and turn it into a mud bogger/wheat thresher it's no one's business but his own.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550184020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2962805, "authorName": "Arash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I actually prefer the dash that way with the cover.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550194065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2962808, "authorName": "Dmatsas312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmatsas312/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This auction is setting a new bar for us\r\nGNX owners. Looks like someone\u2019s getting bargain! Down to the wire.... good luck boys", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550194162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2962871, "authorName": "Cellamotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cellamotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car. I own one... $$ and market unfortunately has leveled off for these cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550196383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963024, "authorName": "europeancarluva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancarluva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like a lot of jealousy in the room, I\u2019m sure the new owner is gonna carry the torch and preserve the car in the same way.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1550200615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963045, "authorName": "Brentk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brentk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drb007 - it comes down to what is a car Vs what is an investiment and/or art. This is no longer a car. It is a piece of art...a mobile sculpture. It never has been used for the purpose it was built for, transportation. It has transcended its origins to become something else, something higher. \r\n\r\nOne side sees a quirky and fast time car from a boring time period. Some see their youth. Some see an investiment. Some see art. All these eyes on the same car raise the price. \r\n\r\nHe with the deepest pockets can do what he wants but those that do not have the capital to spend can still have their own wishes.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550201161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963079, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are 3 bids per mile.\n\n30 comments per bid\n\n8000 views per mile.\n\n\nI got a new calculator.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1550202401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963199, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brentk : \"It has transcended its origins to become something else, something higher.\"\r\n\r\nIt's something different, but not necessarily something either higher or lower -- just different.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550207335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963373, "authorName": "buybid22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buybid22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold my 49 mile GNX in 2017 for 125,000.00 such a cool car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550228391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963401, "authorName": "ACRSNK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrsnk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the value comparisons to GNX # 547, which was literally the LAST GNX. That car is very special for that reason and that\u2019s why it set a record for GNX prices. Sold for quite a bit more than the GNX that just crossed the block last month for $85K that had well under 1K miles on the clock.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550231871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963459, "authorName": "JagsRcool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagsrcool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is the assumption that low mileage cars are basically brand new. The reality is that in the last 30+ years, most of the rubber bits have dried out. From hoses, to tires, to suspension bushings; all these would most likely need to be changed to get a quality driving experience; thereby loosing originality. Keep this girl a museum piece, and let all future GNX owners seek you out for advise...\r\nThose who want to 'rip it up' can find mildly molested cars that run great from being driven every day.\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550236460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963483, "authorName": "dmarti02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmarti02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not bad when you get your BaT auction written about on a national news site!\r\n\r\nhttps://www.foxnews.com/auto/literally-like-new-1987-buick-gnx-muscle-car-up-for-auction-with-8-5-miles-on-it\r\n\r\nThought that was pretty cool for seller, \"possible\" buyer, and BaT. Nice Work!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550237486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963488, "authorName": "brianshurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianshurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a fantastic piece of Automotive history. I agree its a shame it has not been driven but it is a wonderful piece of art and a great investment. Good luck to the bidders.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550237680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963524, "authorName": "JohnnieCNYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnniecnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone remember Speed Racer, when he encountered an engine that was so powerful that people who drove with it went crazy? When I first saw the engine photo here, I immediately thought of that. Speed\u2019s evil engine was the GRX.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550238574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963647, "authorName": "Fastturbodaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastturbodaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember walking into a Buick dealer in Staten Island and seeing this new \r\nIt was all the rage back then \r\n\r\nEven more so now \r\n\r\nWow what a piece !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550240856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963664, "authorName": "Fastturbodaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastturbodaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those nice vintage tires I\u2019m sure are do for a \u201cre-Tru ing\u201d \r\n\r\nHold brake hard , right Foot down 60 seconds smoke \r\n\r\nPerfectly round once again\r\n\r\nI will provide this free service to either buyer or seller \r\n\r\nGood luck", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550241291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963678, "authorName": "dutchieZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutchiez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Investment returned. Unless you count all the lost time and enjoyment from not driving it. Beautiful car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550241496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963721, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mustang15\r\n\r\nYour new calculator now has more miles than this GNX :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550242387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963740, "authorName": "Moepoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moepoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Get the popcorn and beer - this will be an interesting afternoon of bidding. Hope I'm not in the middle of a work-related event so that I can watch it first-hand. Go GNX!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550242760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963756, "authorName": "irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irocz/", "bidAmount": 114000, "content": "$114,000 bid placed by irocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550243079, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2963813, "authorName": "xing6666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xing6666/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What the heck??? lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550244149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963838, "authorName": "Santi23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/santi23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in Black", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550244581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963877, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@12Ecoboost3.5\r\nThe GNX weighs 500-700 lbs less than either of those 2 though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550245244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2963910, "authorName": "mdu911sc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdu911sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Buick is very cool but if I were to drop over $100k again on a black car that gets rarely driven (previous one - 964 Turbo), I would go for the GT2 ending here shortly. \r\nWith the Porsche, you can do a high speed blast to Cars and Coffee and not just show everyone a picture of the Buick you can't drive. The GT2 should hold its value quite nicely as well.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550245713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964065, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in 1987 I was a Union Pipe Welder, 24 yrs young, making big bucks, I had a choice of buying a new 5.7 IROC or this Buick GNX. You'all know where I went. The 5.7 IROC. I knew from that day forward I made the wrong choice. Don't get me wrong, the 5.7 t-top IROC was a great car but that Buick in the showroom was stuck in my head. Still is!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550249172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964135, "authorName": "SuperchargeMe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superchargeme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somewhat off topic, but man would I love for Buick to do an updated version of these. \r\n Like what Ford has done with the Mustang and Chevy with the Camaro. I think the styling on these is fantastic and would love a (well done) update to them where it retains as much of the original sinister look of them as current safety regs will allow.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550250847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964285, "authorName": "echoecho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/echoecho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess you could put it on a trailer and drive it around...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550253721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964288, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@echoecho Agree.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550253799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964329, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Buick...definitely fit only for a museum now, unfortunately. I've never seen the desire to buy a car - ANY car - and simply let it sit. Sure, it's worth a good chunk of change, but how does a person buy a car, just to let it sit in a garage, warehouse or showroom; and not enjoy the driving experience?\r\n\r\nI'm certain both the seller and buyer will be happy, and that's the good thing about the sale; is that a new owner will get to enjoy the Buick - however \"enjoy\" is defined - by storing it yet again, or renewing the rubber bits and such that will need it after 32 years, and burning the rubber off the back tires!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550254637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964404, "authorName": "TMA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SuperchargeMe - agree 100% on the desire for a retro model from Buick - it would seriously help to elevate the brand in the US - GM is putting the supercharged LS2 in a lot of models and it would make a perfect match here - sadly GM couldn't make the very compelling SS which had a fantastic NA LS3 and a 6 Speed (reminded me of my E39 M5, just bigger and heavier) work in the US.\r\n\r\nThe new models of the Camaro and Charger/Challenger are pretty cool - however I found I the Camaro has little to no outward visibility and didn't find it comfortable for my height (6') - keep the same proportions as the original GNX, maybe make the A pillars thicker to improve safety - it will be a low production volume car so don't worry about getting under the gas guzzler tax (can the GOP get rid of that stupid tax which applies to cars but not SUVs and trucks?)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550255996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964421, "authorName": "Desertautosport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desertautosport/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by Desertautosport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550256342, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2964433, "authorName": "Intense8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intense8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember working on this project with Mike D. and the rest of the Buick team. Still have the GNX poster we made for the car. It was truly \"sideways at any speed\".", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550256528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964489, "authorName": "trueenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trueenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Naysayers, isn't this the definition of this site? \"Bring A Trailer\"", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550257253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964499, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is a \u2018true survivor\u2019 ... IMHO, undoubtedly the owner had some other very high quality drivers. And if the new caretaker puts 1-2000 miles per year on it, how many miles will it have on it in 10 years ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550257352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964544, "authorName": "irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irocz/", "bidAmount": 116000, "content": "$116,000 bid placed by irocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550257585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2964558, "authorName": "Radiac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radiac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The ultimate GN. Such a menacing visage, yet it's never turned a tire in anger - never lined up against some hotshot in the other lane, never had the wind in it's grille with the glorious turbo whistle cutting through the night air...\r\n Regardless of where you stand on the drive it/display it debate, you have to agree that those measly 8.5 miles are an affront to the spirit of the car.\r\n\r\nSigh... GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550257702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964563, "authorName": "ama1437", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ama1437/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With only 547 having been built, dealers selling it at a premium above sticker price, and totally unusual for its time, I think it's fair to consider that this was never built to be a car, but to be a collector's item. Lots of people agree. Look how many of these still have very low miles. \r\n\r\nTerrific car. Even more terrific seller. What a fun auction to watch. Hope it meets reserve and finds a new home.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550257731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964625, "authorName": "MarkGNX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markgnx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...Thee...Only-One in America...with 8-Miles...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550258158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964669, "authorName": "Dmatsas312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmatsas312/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad, nowhere near reserve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550258498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964676, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dmatsas312\r\nHow do we know what the reserve is?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550258603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964677, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let\u2019s turn back the clock a little. In 1987 I had a low miles 65 Riviera driver and I wanted a new GNX as it was the ultimate Buick - quicker than my C2 with the BB ? We had a small GM dealer where I lived on the coast and a few trips there and a meeting with the manager showed me how hard it was to buy one even if you wanted to order the car. Buick never intended to build many of these...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550258612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964683, "authorName": "Dmatsas312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmatsas312/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a hunch...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550258657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964694, "authorName": "Architectdave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/architectdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMHO value is limited on something like this. Sure it is unique but it will never be driven or enjoyed..... it has marginal museum value unless you plan to drive it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550258740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964696, "authorName": "miatamadman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatamadman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drb007 just keep bidding until you are the last man standing. At that point refresh the page and see if it says SOLD. If it doesn't then Reserve Not Met. Glad to be of help.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550258782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964728, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@miatamadman\r\nI wish...If I had the $$, you'd see me bidding. I'm watching closely as I am a huge fan of this car, and I think it's amazing that someone, well, 2 someones, have kept it in this condition for 3 decades.\r\n I am entertained by the comments. \r\nWe've got people claiming it has limited value, yet the bid is over $100,000. Seems like there is value there:)\r\nI am watching for the next 3 hours. Can't wait to see how it ends.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550259049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964744, "authorName": "Cellamotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cellamotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it come with GNX jacket.?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550259204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964749, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe he stated below that it does not.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550259227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964841, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I had this much $, I would buy a standard GN to DRIVE. And this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550259990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964852, "authorName": "trueenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trueenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were the tires rotated (front to back, back to front) not the rotation of 8.5 miles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550260056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2964891, "authorName": "miatamadman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatamadman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drb007 well then you will find out in less than 3 hour. Those claiming it has \"limited value\" most likely have limited means and couldn't afford the original MSRP and Dealer Premium it took to buy this back in the day, today. So their comments are amusing. Too bad public ridicule is frowned upon in this day and age.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550260188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965177, "authorName": "aallen00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aallen00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is so amazingly 80's beautiful in the best way! I LUST it! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550262228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965242, "authorName": "Flav247", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flav247/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing to see the \"Holy Grail\" of all Turbo Buicks here on BaT. This deserves all the money and love that an \"In The Wrapper\" version of the legendary GNX exists. The people saying it's a shame this was never driven are missing the plot, the people who have the means to keep this as delivered generally have the means to buy a driver version as well (or have plenty of other cars to enjoy).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550262795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965272, "authorName": "rohmpandr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rohmpandr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As much as I hate to say that any car shouldn\u2019t be driven.... but I honestly hope this car is maintained in its current (or close to) state. We didn\u2019t have too many halo cars from mainstream manufactures in this time period... so if any late 80s car is going to be a show stopper at an auction in another 10 years or so... THIS is it. The wonderful thing about this is that it has the factory protective covers, and center caps not installed. I\u2019m not sure the terminology then but all this would have been done in the PDI (pre delivery inspection) by the selling dealer as soon as the car came off the truck. This is THE 80s American car to buy..... Looking foreward to this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550263166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965280, "authorName": "miatamadman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatamadman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Flav247 you are absolutely spot on. Someone who can afford to keep this as artwork really doesn't need those who \"don't get it\" giving him advice. Maybe they should be asking the owner what he did to be able to afford such a lifestyle. They are the ones who need advice.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550263302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965309, "authorName": "Awesomefinds79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awesomefinds79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have to say that this is the best in the world!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550263791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965331, "authorName": "sumaya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sumaya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is insane!! I hope a big Dealer ship or even GM itself would buy this. They should!!\r\nWOW...just WOW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550263992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965336, "authorName": "TRB61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trb61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@miatamadman - We know at least one answer to your closing question - be a top neurosurgeon who cares about excellence in everything he does. GLWA @TXW480!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550264043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965345, "authorName": "miatamadman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatamadman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TRB61 thanks for pointing that out. Enough said!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550264155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965355, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm too old to be a baller\r\n\r\nLove the car\r\n\r\nCan't bid\r\n\r\nGood luck to the seller & hopeful winning bidder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550264234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965444, "authorName": "tmanjimt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmanjimt/", "bidAmount": 117000, "content": "$117,000 bid placed by tmanjimt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550265163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2965448, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TR861: Your kind words and perceptive thoughts are much appreciated. Best wishes in all future endeavors.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550265271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965453, "authorName": "Waikiki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waikiki/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "$120,000 bid placed by Waikiki", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550265316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2965477, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 121000, "content": "$121,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550265531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2965521, "authorName": "OldCarEnthusiasts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarenthusiasts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the car hit reserve I wonder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550265810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965524, "authorName": "OldCarEnthusiasts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarenthusiasts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I imagine 150k to be the number", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550265835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965599, "authorName": "BATboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trying to decipher the protective film on the dash. REMOVE PRE__SK?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550266148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965565, "authorName": "MarkGNX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markgnx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "..The DOW Up...440 Points in Mid-February...THIS Car should POP !...BIG-TIME !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550266243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965686, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to find one of these with 20-30k miles on it so it could be driven and enjoyed. Seems like all of them were put away for thirty years.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550266652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965707, "authorName": "ecrabb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecrabb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LuckysDad - There are quite a few of them around with miles on them that were and are driven regularly. I'd say more that were driven than those like this that are never driven. They're still relatively pricey, but nothing like this kind of car. They do change hands from time to time, so if you're serious, put the word out in the turbo Buick circles and you'll find one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550266879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965748, "authorName": "ecrabb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecrabb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BATboy - REMOVE PREMASK", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550267138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965761, "authorName": "BATboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ecrabb Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550267257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965803, "authorName": "Basketcase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basketcase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone want to bet that the reserve is over 150k?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550267590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965808, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550267662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965822, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "maybe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550267731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965826, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550267746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965827, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "vote accordingly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550267782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965831, "authorName": "Josh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe BaT could add another revenue stream, allowing betting on highest bids and sale/no-sale ...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550267802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965841, "authorName": "Basketcase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basketcase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@josh. I\u2019m in!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550267852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965846, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @ecrabb \r\nI remember one selling on there a couple of years ago with some mileage on it for like $60k IIRC\r\nSold in like a day or two.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550267872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965874, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Didn't one just sell at Barrett-Jackson for $165K with fees?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550268009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2965906, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just checked. That was the year before in Palm Springs.\r\nThe one this year was $126,500 with around 10k miles on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550268191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966009, "authorName": "Basketcase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basketcase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two sold at the most recent Barret. One for 88k. The other at 104000. And that one had a little over 1500 miles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550268696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966012, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Been waiting all week to see this one go down! My friend had a Grand National in High School. It was about 11 years old at the time in 1998. I loved that car and remember telling him to stop daily driving it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550268706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966037, "authorName": "MarkGNX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markgnx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...$165,000 / 2015...&...$ 220,000 / 2017...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550268808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966062, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend of mine had one when new. He drove it to work about once a week. I wonder if he still has it. I also wonder where he went to, I haven't seen him for over 20 years!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550268921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966064, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@josh BidKings is my new website...btw do not move to Vegas (my hometown)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550268955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966077, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GNX: Solving for X. $137500 with juice is my guess.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966098, "authorName": "Cytoboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cytoboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got goosebumps? :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966099, "authorName": "jimsmyth1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsmyth1/", "bidAmount": 122500, "content": "$122,500 bid placed by jimsmyth1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269212, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966087, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please see my comment from three days ago regarding reserve.Still $40-45k short. 5 bids in last three days.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550269264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966127, "authorName": "Waikiki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waikiki/", "bidAmount": 124000, "content": "$124,000 bid placed by Waikiki", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966140, "authorName": "RoyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller doesnt seem to be into it for the money. I think reserve might be lower than expected.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550269527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966146, "authorName": "irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irocz/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by irocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966151, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it come with the 8 Mile Soundtrack?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550269575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966152, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My neighbor , a rather eccentric Dr , has one of these in storage he bought new with less then 2k mikes on it - I\u2019d send him the link to this auction but he still uses a first gen flip phone . His daily is a AMG 65 .... this is exciting !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550269582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966153, "authorName": "jimsmyth1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsmyth1/", "bidAmount": 126000, "content": "$126,000 bid placed by jimsmyth1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269588, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966156, "authorName": "tmanjimt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmanjimt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we go!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966162, "authorName": "irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irocz/", "bidAmount": 127000, "content": "$127,000 bid placed by irocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966174, "authorName": "jimsmyth1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsmyth1/", "bidAmount": 129000, "content": "$129,000 bid placed by jimsmyth1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966186, "authorName": "tmanjimt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmanjimt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy a regular GN to beat, and just drool over this one...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550269764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966202, "authorName": "tmanjimt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmanjimt/", "bidAmount": 130000, "content": "$130,000 bid placed by tmanjimt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966206, "authorName": "BillEDayII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billedayii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The players have arrived!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550269840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966209, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bringing it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966210, "authorName": "jimsmyth1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsmyth1/", "bidAmount": 131000, "content": "$131,000 bid placed by jimsmyth1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966177, "authorName": "noslo6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noslo6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Long time GN fan here...drag raced them back in the day. Been watching this auction for days. Just noticed that it doesn\u2019t appear to include the GNX members only style jacket...which can be found separately online. The book is very cool too. Have one of each myself!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550269859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966175, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't imagine the type of self control it would take to NEVER, ever drive this thing!!! Never, ever.... Whoever owned it for so long is nothing short of a visionary!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550269876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966215, "authorName": "Jaquizz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaquizz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jims really like this car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550269878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966217, "authorName": "tdsarch2007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdsarch2007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Battle of the Jim's", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966218, "authorName": "irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irocz/", "bidAmount": 132000, "content": "$132,000 bid placed by irocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966221, "authorName": "quattro_sinko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattro_sinko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this will be the most exciting 3 minutes in BAT history for me", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550269893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966224, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 136000, "content": "$136,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966227, "authorName": "jimsmyth1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsmyth1/", "bidAmount": 137000, "content": "$137,000 bid placed by jimsmyth1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269914, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966233, "authorName": "Oldblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we go...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966235, "authorName": "AdamIsAdam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adamisadam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How can someone named IROCZ bid on a GNX? Well, at least we know he's from the 80's! lol This is exciting to watch!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550269943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966237, "authorName": "tmanjimt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmanjimt/", "bidAmount": 138000, "content": "$138,000 bid placed by tmanjimt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966238, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 145000, "content": "$145,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269963, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966240, "authorName": "royale18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royale18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting serious now...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550269986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966242, "authorName": "irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irocz/", "bidAmount": 146000, "content": "$146,000 bid placed by irocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966241, "authorName": "BillEDayII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billedayii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Crickets...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550269993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966246, "authorName": "Shesgonnakillme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shesgonnakillme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966247, "authorName": "toms38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toms38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "good to see large bid jumps and not just min. bids", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966248, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270019, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966249, "authorName": "griffdecker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/griffdecker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's like a 4 man Battle Royale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966250, "authorName": "bbqman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbqman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 players late in the game...lovely", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966252, "authorName": "SMSTEVE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smsteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chaching!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966253, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My palms are sweaty\r\nBattery life at 8% already\r\nThis black car has not gone far\r\nAnd there's no money in my cookie jar\r\nThe bids are flowing\r\nI wonder if this thing is going to new home near or far.\r\nSailing past 140 now in dollars that make no sense\r\nBut the winner has a car that's already a star and thats in evidence", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1550270029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966257, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BillEDayII - If you hear crickets, you're watching the wrong auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966260, "authorName": "Basketcase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basketcase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is great entertainment", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966259, "authorName": "Nyati263", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nyati263/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Petro917 is in it to win it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966261, "authorName": "toms38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toms38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "getting fun now", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966262, "authorName": "irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irocz/", "bidAmount": 152000, "content": "$152,000 bid placed by irocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966263, "authorName": "Jeffreygt40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffreygt40/", "bidAmount": 155000, "content": "$155,000 bid placed by Jeffreygt40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270058, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966264, "authorName": "bbqman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbqman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and a fifth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966266, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Petro is not messing around", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966267, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A-bodies are a nice comfortable American man-size car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966268, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Separating the men from the boys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966271, "authorName": "irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irocz/", "bidAmount": 156000, "content": "$156,000 bid placed by irocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966272, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 160000, "content": "$160,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270092, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966273, "authorName": "rbohlender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbohlender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My kids' lunch is going to be late.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966275, "authorName": "jimsmyth1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsmyth1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m out. Good luck fellas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966277, "authorName": "savio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT member NYexecutive has a GNX. I know he would enjoy this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966279, "authorName": "Oldblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So is dinner!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966280, "authorName": "linderpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linderpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "each increment looks like a mic drop, then bam! Another one hits. Great action today", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966281, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't even read comments because it's nuts", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966282, "authorName": "Radiac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radiac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Behold the only excitement this car will ever see", "likes": 38, "timestamp": 1550270122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966283, "authorName": "irocz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irocz/", "bidAmount": 165000, "content": "$165,000 bid placed by irocz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270125, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966284, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Muscle cars have softened a bit", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550270134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966285, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 170000, "content": "$170,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966286, "authorName": "jamann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "200k?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550270144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966288, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so much for limited value...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966289, "authorName": "griffdecker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/griffdecker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one's not soft", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966290, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neither am I", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550270163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966291, "authorName": "Jeffreygt40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffreygt40/", "bidAmount": 175000, "content": "$175,000 bid placed by Jeffreygt40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270170, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966293, "authorName": "topshoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topshoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that's what she said", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550270180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966295, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want one of you two to knock it out of the park NOW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966297, "authorName": "toms38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toms38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "keep it clean guys", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966296, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And you can\u2019t even drive it home!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966299, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 180000, "content": "$180,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966301, "authorName": "Tigertide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigertide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big boy money hitting the table.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966304, "authorName": "Oldblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$5k at a time. Wow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966305, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big bids are showing who the real players are.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966306, "authorName": "Pizzadude2010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzadude2010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now THIS... is entertainment!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966276, "authorName": "MarkGNX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markgnx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "..Only ...ONE-NUMBER 547...$ 220,000 / 2017...&...Only ...ONE 8-MILER...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966307, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1 of maybe 2 or 3! Let's go guys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966308, "authorName": "H_Schwartz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h_schwartz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is why I don't like to guess.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966309, "authorName": "velocity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velocity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kid came to play!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966310, "authorName": "Bsherm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsherm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So many people are going to be ticked if this doesn't beat the reserve...me included", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966313, "authorName": "bobski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm heading to the Buick dealer now. Going to pick up a 2 miler Encore. Leave the plastic on the seats too. See you in 30 years..", "likes": 39, "timestamp": 1550270264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966314, "authorName": "Jeffreygt40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffreygt40/", "bidAmount": 181000, "content": "$181,000 bid placed by Jeffreygt40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966315, "authorName": "rbohlender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbohlender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ":: delay in bidding as people sort through couch cushions looking for change ::", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966316, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The higher bid increments are intended to discourage participants. lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966317, "authorName": "nor.cal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nor.cal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's hope for $1/4 Mil", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966318, "authorName": "Bosshog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buick has some LAME commercials these days.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966319, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 185000, "content": "$185,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966321, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's Hope for a Winning Bidder!\r\n\u263a\ufe0f??", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550270328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966322, "authorName": "griffdecker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/griffdecker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serious coin here. And well worth it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966323, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just got here. What the hell is going on???", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1550270332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966324, "authorName": "five1oh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/five1oh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is $198,700??", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550270335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966294, "authorName": "pgattocpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgattocpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Top 5 bidders all joined BaT just for this GNX. Gotta love #BaTPower!!!", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1550270336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966325, "authorName": "SpartanPride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spartanpride/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the plus side for those that are bidding, you've already topped out on commission, so you've got that going for you. Which is nice.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550270339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966326, "authorName": "Tigertide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigertide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strap up Rev", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966327, "authorName": "JohnnieCNYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnniecnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just can't do it without the cold-start video...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966328, "authorName": "vinomack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vinomack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best part is the actual bidders will rarely leave a comment or ask questions.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1550270359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966332, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No time to", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966331, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "917s beat GT 40s...on the track.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966334, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Both of these guys have only been on BAT for a month.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966320, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish I could find my disposable income that I lost last week...this where it would end up", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966335, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966339, "authorName": "Daniel_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fat lady is putting on make up", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966338, "authorName": "Jeffreygt40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffreygt40/", "bidAmount": 186000, "content": "$186,000 bid placed by Jeffreygt40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966340, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just saying.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966342, "authorName": "linderpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linderpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "damn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966341, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "8 miles! This car will only be driven in reverse for the next hundred years.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1550270412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966343, "authorName": "Bosshog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And here comes the $5k bid", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966344, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reminds me of the LaFerrari auction. \r\n\r\nHoping it ends better.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550270425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966345, "authorName": "linderpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linderpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that was close!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966346, "authorName": "Duck360198", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duck360198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about a $25k knock out punch??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966350, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 190000, "content": "$190,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966351, "authorName": "Bosshog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But it\u2019s black, can\u2019t do the color brah.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966352, "authorName": "Tigertide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigertide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Heavyweight fight. Where\u2019s Costello when we need him?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966354, "authorName": "rphdiego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rphdiego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Less possibility of shill bidders with a reserve auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966347, "authorName": "Ovid.n.Flem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovid.n.flem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No CARFAX? I'm out...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1550270469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966355, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PETRO still has gas (and money) in the tank.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966356, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C'mon PETRO, over 200K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966358, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damned decent for an American car ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966359, "authorName": "3Dogs2Eyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3dogs2eyes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the IMS bearing been replaced ? Sorry as much as I hate seeing that I couldn't resist", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1550270489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966360, "authorName": "Basketcase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basketcase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s with the timer? It keeps adding time", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966361, "authorName": "griffdecker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/griffdecker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just got the heater core replaced in my 87 GN today. Guess who's taking a drive after this?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550270494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966362, "authorName": "Tigertide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigertide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We need a commentator for these auctions", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966363, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@griffdecker me too in my Limited Turbo T", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966364, "authorName": "JohnnieCNYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnniecnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "we have many!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966366, "authorName": "Duck360198", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duck360198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has to be a $250k car EASY...wink wink nudge nudge", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966367, "authorName": "rphdiego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rphdiego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Commentator with snooty brit accent!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966368, "authorName": "linderpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linderpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm guessing @Petro917 is no dummy. It'll go to $200K only if someone else pushes it there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966369, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's about 300 commentators chiming in right now!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966372, "authorName": "rbohlender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbohlender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@basketcase every time somone bids in the final 2 minutes, the timer is reset to 2 minutes.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966371, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who needs Barrett-Jackson -", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550270539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966370, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did we lose @irocz ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966373, "authorName": "Tigertide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigertide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Feherty would be perfect", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966374, "authorName": "Lerchdude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lerchdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the A\\C blow ice cold? Or does it just need a charge?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1550270551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966376, "authorName": "Pipoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you think I can Uber with this car?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966377, "authorName": "WIDOMKR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/widomkr/", "bidAmount": 195000, "content": "$195,000 bid placed by WIDOMKR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966378, "authorName": "savio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car craps on IMS bearings.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966380, "authorName": "heijmen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heijmen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966379, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966381, "authorName": "scotty2293", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotty2293/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oh boy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966382, "authorName": "Bsherm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsherm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boom!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966383, "authorName": "newland07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newland07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy cow that was close!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966385, "authorName": "Nyati263", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nyati263/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "woooow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966386, "authorName": "SHOhobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shohobo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT vet joins the fray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966387, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 200000, "content": "$200,000 bid placed by PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2966389, "authorName": "rbohlender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbohlender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm just here to watch folks wander in and make the jokes that have been made for the past 500 comments as if they hadn't read them.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1550270607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966388, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dropped my popcorn", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550270607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966391, "authorName": "kagelsbagels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kagelsbagels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We need Charlie Ross!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966390, "authorName": "linderpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linderpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and it did", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966392, "authorName": "nor.cal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nor.cal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$251,987 bid placed by nor.cal", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966393, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone is wondering why I have a huge smile on my face at the office. They think I am working! lol This is exciting!!! OMG", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966394, "authorName": "heijmen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heijmen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoop there itis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966396, "authorName": "Pizzadude2010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzadude2010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it\u2019s worth 195,000 it\u2019s worth 200,000\r\nOops.... typed to slow!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550270623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966395, "authorName": "Talbot78SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talbot78sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speaking of gas in the tank, does this come with a full tank of gas?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966398, "authorName": "Duck360198", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duck360198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PETRO's knockout in 5...4...3...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966399, "authorName": "Collie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DME report? Oh, wrong auction....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966400, "authorName": "spd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is remarkable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966401, "authorName": "rphdiego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rphdiego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Full tank of gas from 1987!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966402, "authorName": "toms38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toms38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "still the original fuel", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966403, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will this have a halo effect on Cascada values?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966405, "authorName": "AlpineElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpineelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any rust?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966406, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don\u2019t need gas with this one ...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550270664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966407, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is seller smiling yet?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966408, "authorName": "artreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "reserve met IMHO", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966411, "authorName": "VideoRanger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/videoranger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bathroom break in........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966414, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All you need is a dusting wand", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966415, "authorName": "bbqman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbqman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is proving to have been a nice investment- for those that have followed early in the auction banter.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966416, "authorName": "JohnnieCNYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnniecnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966417, "authorName": "toms38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toms38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great post revsome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966419, "authorName": "Pipoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You got it Petro!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966418, "authorName": "Tigertide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigertide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m just here so I won\u2019t get fined.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1550270718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966420, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/15/19 for $200,000 to PETRO917", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270724, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2966421, "authorName": "Ridealong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridealong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966423, "authorName": "ThreePedalsOnly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/threepedalsonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Please promise you\u2019ll actually drive it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966422, "authorName": "toms38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toms38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966425, "authorName": "Dtpalmquist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtpalmquist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966428, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lord Vader, your car has arrived!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966427, "authorName": "ChiroStandard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chirostandard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy mackerel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966429, "authorName": "rbohlender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbohlender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boom. SOLD! That was fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966430, "authorName": "linderpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linderpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrat! Great auction. Now off to happy hour!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966431, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "917 comes in 1st", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966433, "authorName": "Basketcase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basketcase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great job petro!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966432, "authorName": "nor.cal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nor.cal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice even number", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966434, "authorName": "BillEDayII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billedayii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She GONE!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966436, "authorName": "bbqman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbqman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @PETRO917 - you are batting 1000", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966435, "authorName": "mjhutton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjhutton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966437, "authorName": "griffdecker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/griffdecker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought! Worth every penny! Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966438, "authorName": "noslo6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noslo6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Petro!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966439, "authorName": "jdjd6902", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjd6902/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966440, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PETRO917 enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966441, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TXW480 retires in 5, 4, 3, 2...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966410, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd thumbs up all the comments but my screen is moving too fast.", "likes": 39, "timestamp": 1550270767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966442, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the fans go crazy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966444, "authorName": "Pipoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pipoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now go and share the happiness with the Wife....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966443, "authorName": "JohnnieCNYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnniecnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greatest seller ever!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1550270772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966445, "authorName": "pgattocpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgattocpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roads, Marty? We don\u2019t need roads where this is going.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1550270774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966446, "authorName": "NorthbyNW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northbynw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome! Congrats..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966447, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats and enjoy , hope you drive it a bit !!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966450, "authorName": "dpc9000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpc9000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Standing ovation!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550270799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966451, "authorName": "JRL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dinner time", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550270804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966452, "authorName": "rbohlender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbohlender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So after the paperwork is signed, are we going out for burgers in this thing or what?", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1550270807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966454, "authorName": "jimsmyth1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsmyth1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I had known it could bring $200 I would have def raised my max bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966455, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put this auction on YouTube", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966457, "authorName": "bobski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I said Alexa 210 but she didn't understand...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1550270828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966458, "authorName": "mn911moby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mn911moby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe to celebrate he'll drive the car 1 whole block.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1550270835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966460, "authorName": "spd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sooooo.... The 80's are redeemed at last.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1550270843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966461, "authorName": "Jaquizz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaquizz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where are we going next?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966462, "authorName": "JohnnieCNYC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnniecnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was sad when the '57 Mercedes didn't move - VERY happy about this...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550270858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966464, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy Howdy", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966466, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this better than my Grandad's Park Avenue?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966467, "authorName": "Bsherm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bsherm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who's going to help push it home?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1550270880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966468, "authorName": "Wampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best of all, only a $5k fee! A BJ auction would have charged buyer and seller $36k! This is why I love BAT.", "likes": 39, "timestamp": 1550270888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966470, "authorName": "mn911moby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mn911moby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe there's hope for my wife's 2003 Pontiac Vibe...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1550270904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966472, "authorName": "Collie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm just here for the comments.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1550270907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966473, "authorName": "jimsmyth1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsmyth1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m selling the GN I have now for damn sure!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966474, "authorName": "PETRO917", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petro917/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW !!! Thanks all !!! I. Got to figure out how I\u2019m going to tell my wife about this one !!!???", "likes": 67, "timestamp": 1550270913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966476, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I honestly thought this would sell for maybe $30,000. I'm absolutely floored!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1550270919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966477, "authorName": "CobrasBMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobrasbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best auction ever! Great entertainment.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550270920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966478, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one deserves a ride home in a cargo plane", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550270922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966479, "authorName": "rumpkinstein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rumpkinstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So when is the 572 being dropped in?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966480, "authorName": "rphdiego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rphdiego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think we will see car for sale at BJ auction in Palm Beach spring sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966481, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A whole stream of GNX's are going to hit all the sites for the next few months! Thinking theirs is worth 100 with 100K+ miles. lol", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1550270947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966482, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "30K is CL chump change now ....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966483, "authorName": "JeffT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jefft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So if you put $30,000 in the bank or other non risky investments, would you have $200,000.00 now? lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550270968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966484, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RayL1 - Many of them already think that. :)", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1550270983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966485, "authorName": "Talbot78SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talbot78sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to see the 'How I got it home' story on this one.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550270987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966486, "authorName": "Dmatsas312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmatsas312/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bravo re Petro!\r\nWelcome to the club.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550271002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966488, "authorName": "AdamIsAdam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adamisadam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dollar experienced an average inflation rate of 2.59% per year during this period. In other words, $30,000 in 1987 is equivalent in purchasing power to $66,313.42 in 2018", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966487, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Talbot78Sc Bring bubble wrap.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550271032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966490, "authorName": "pgattocpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgattocpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cBaT Success Story\u201d... by the Seller", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550271033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966492, "authorName": "Dmatsas312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmatsas312/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kaloreeziko...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550271038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966493, "authorName": "MGBPlus2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbplus2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Petrol917 needs to post a video of it doing a huge burnout......then put it up with 9 miles showing!", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1550271042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966494, "authorName": "HootUSMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hootusmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! So cool to see an \"87 Regal with a nice paint job\" but also sad because it destroys a dream.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550271044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966495, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Better call Brinks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966498, "authorName": "famous", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/famous/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine what it would have sold for if the IMS bearing had been changed", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1550271060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966500, "authorName": "mn911moby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mn911moby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I pity this guy trying to insure it for what he paid for it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550271085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966501, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buick finally getting the love it deserves !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550271088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966502, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "China loves Buicks. thinking maybe a flip.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550271101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966503, "authorName": "JeffT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jefft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea where this is going? Would like to see if it is viewable...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550271134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966504, "authorName": "VbRover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vbrover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whats the record for comments", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550271138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966507, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Award for Most Restrained Seller goes to @TXW480.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1550271153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966509, "authorName": "MotoMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motomike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wouldn't you rather have a Buick?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550271186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966506, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyer's wife deserves an Oscar for letting this show be produced", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1550271200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966510, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some serious salesmanship going on at the homefront now ...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550271208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966513, "authorName": "SMSTEVE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smsteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was an auction worthy of being the LAST auction on a Friday!", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1550271225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966519, "authorName": "bbqman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbqman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most fun in a while- we are drink beer at work- last 15 minutes before punch out- 6 of us really excited!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966522, "authorName": "cercole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cercole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder what the reserve was?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550271335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966521, "authorName": "JeffT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jefft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to park my 55K mile 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible I bought via BAT last August next to this stunning vehicle. Get a photo and maybe it would increase the value of mine by osmosis. lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550271335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966523, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480 \"I got you roses......cough cough, --and a buick-- cough for Vday\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550271361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966526, "authorName": "Collie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing someone would have the foresight, much less restraint to not touch a car like this and just store it away for 32 years.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550271382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966530, "authorName": "MarkGNX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markgnx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...Buyer...You may want to : Check with : American Modern Home...for Coverage", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966531, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never seen my smartphone move that fast ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966535, "authorName": "VbRover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vbrover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if BaT had to upgrade their server for this amount of action", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966536, "authorName": "123floor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/123floor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll cut someone a screaming deal on mine! It\u2019s only got 150k miles so I\u2019ll sell it for $150k! That\u2019s a $50k savings! Can\u2019t pass this deal! Hit me up!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966532, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible $/hp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550271551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966538, "authorName": "LarryinMA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryinma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anybody else click on, \"You are subscribed to this post\"? Well, you have a few emails waiting in your inbox!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550271568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966539, "authorName": "JeffT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jefft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bringatrailer should do a story/article on the top 10 sales sort of like what Mecum does. Would be an interesting read. I am thinking this would be on that list.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1550271602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966542, "authorName": "Talbot78SC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/talbot78sc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The really sad part is, you can't even drive this to the local Cars and Coffee without ruining its value.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1550271641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966545, "authorName": "ecrabb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecrabb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I called the closing price on day two, in spite of a couple of naysayers. Congratulations to the seller. Huge congratulations to the buyer; he's going to have an amazing car and a hell of a nice piece to add to his collection. I'm excited for him, but also insanely jealous.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1550271682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966547, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to Petro. I am fairly certain you now own the finest GNX on the planet. Take good care of my baby! Enjoy it immensely as I have, in any manner you see fit! I would enjoy meeting you in person and sharing a beer or two. Best wishes in all your endeavors. Tom", "likes": 34, "timestamp": 1550271704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966546, "authorName": "JeffT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jefft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Talbot78SC Bubble top trailer???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966544, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller has owned for 17 years. Probably sold for a profit after fees. Wonder what previous owner made back then?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550271738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966548, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PETRO917\nCongratulations! What an Amazing Vehicle and Auction! Telling Your Wife=You Drive it She Drives It!\n@TXW480\nCongratulations! What an Awesome Vehicle, Auction and Outcome!\nWas Great Seeing This on BaT!!!\nBest Regards \n??????", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550271780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966556, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PETRO and 917 tell a lot about the buyer. Nice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550271842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966557, "authorName": "nperfette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nperfette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how long do i have to wait for my viper to be worth this much", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966561, "authorName": "atomp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atomp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966562, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AWESOME.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550271957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966563, "authorName": "Dmatsas312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmatsas312/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550271959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966564, "authorName": "k-man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k-man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How fast is one of these in the 1/4 mile, on wheel dollies?\r\n\r\nAnd don't you dare take the plastic covers off the living room couch!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1550271982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966565, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480\r\nVery Gracious, Classy Comment To Petro\r\nKudos on Everything!\r\n\u263a\ufe0f????", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550271986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966566, "authorName": "Turbobst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbobst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I\u2019m ready to let my Gnx sell on here! Only has 2k miles, wonder what it\u2019s worth", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550272008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966571, "authorName": "Dmatsas312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmatsas312/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not me, this auction just removed selling from my mind.\r\nMines got 4500miles.\r\nI do about 100 fun miles a year.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550272123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966575, "authorName": "miatamadman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatamadman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Turbobst regretfully it was probably worth more BEFORE this car sold. Now anything with over 50 miles will be considered a driver and priced as such. This one is the Gold Standard.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550272180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966580, "authorName": "Dmatsas312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmatsas312/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Petros can drive mine, look me up if ur ever in the Chi-Town.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550272219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966581, "authorName": "Collie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After several RNM's today glad to see this one change hands. What's the next big one coming up on block next week? Surely be hard for one to top the comments on this auction though. 993S looking promising but probably about topped out already.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550272263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966589, "authorName": "jlabahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlabahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d be curious to see what an 89 Trans Am with this engine would sell for", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550272413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966602, "authorName": "ama1437", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ama1437/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PETRO917 I'm sure everyone watching would love to hear what your plans are for this. Just a word or two to let everyone know if being driven is in the plan. Of course, then you open yourself up to all those who seem to think they know which it should be. Heh.\r\n\r\nIn any event, I'm sure you will enjoy this magnificent vehicle. Congrats.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1550272688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966607, "authorName": "secretagent11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secretagent11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He will be sleeping in it once wifey sees the price tag.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1550272808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966626, "authorName": "Thomas54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thomas54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550273261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966636, "authorName": "BigSwole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigswole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man!! I\u2019m sorry I missed this one today, I was going to bid $201,000", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1550273467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966680, "authorName": "FleetFilter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleetfilter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And I was gonna bid $202,000 - so there.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550274434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966683, "authorName": "MSQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If PETRO917's wife actually kills him for this, does BAT contact the second highest bidder? Just wondering.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1550274470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966730, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this is a GNX record, no? BAT is making some waves.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550275495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966747, "authorName": "AdamIsAdam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adamisadam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So someone bought this car for $30k in 1987. 32 years later it sold for $200k. If I did the math correctly, that's 6.1% annual rate of return (not counting the storage and upkeep costs, not to mention sales tax, and any maintenance it may have needed, if any).\r\nIn Excel:\r\n=((End Value/Start Value)^(1/Periods) -1\t= Formula for calculating annualized ROI\r\n=((200000/30000)^(1/32)-1)\t= GNX sold for $200k/ bought new for $30k, 32 years later\r\n6.1%\t= annualized rate of return over 32 years.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1550275776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966751, "authorName": "SDB999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdb999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Loved these as a kid, does this example even run? Regardless, on static display it\u2019s still gourgous.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550275844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966798, "authorName": "BigSwole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigswole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FleetFilter Well of course I\u2019d had to have gone to $203k. So, there there!! lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550277238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966841, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AdamIsAdam ... the GNX cars weren't purchased for $30K in 1987. The GNX had ridiculous ADMs attached to the window sticker. I don't recall the exact markup, but I can assure you they sold for much higher - otherwise I would have bought one.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550278637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966856, "authorName": "MarkGNX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markgnx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THIS-Car is : Worth...&...Will Bring...Over $ 250,000...( This-Year ) The Number 8 ( Miles )...is : More-Valuable...than...The Number 547 ( Last-One-Made-$220K )...Bank-On-It !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550279268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966884, "authorName": "Housewiz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/housewiz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@secretagent11 Guys that bid like don\u2019t have wives - they have secret agents :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550279629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966907, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On Feb 9, I calculated this car would need to bring approx. $177K to break even. The assumptions were from Day 1 - the original owner paid $30K for the vehicle and then stored, insured and maintained registration for 32 years. Not knowing what the doctor paid for this GNX 17 years ago, simply add on the extra cost to acquire this vehicle over and above $30K. Perhaps the $200K auction price we see is closer to the real break even point - but only the doctor and prior owner knows for sure... ;-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550280578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966928, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SvntSvn it topped the $150K mark this round... ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550281250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966954, "authorName": "PatParks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patparks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you kidding me?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550281827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2966984, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm... what have I done now", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550282545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967012, "authorName": "ktm_rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ktm_rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s like marrying a hot bodied women and not being able to sleep with her. Too each his own, but if you can\u2019t drive it, I don\u2019t want it.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1550283277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967060, "authorName": "SirRaoulDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirraoulduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm impressed. Congrats to both the seller and buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550284875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967095, "authorName": "49warrior", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/49warrior/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Art is not only a painting...this is also a piece of art.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550285992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967102, "authorName": "fcort7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcort7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just sold my 257 mile car for $120k and I feel like sticking a knife in my eye. My car had the jacket and coffee mug as well. \r\nThis car just reset the entire GNX market", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1550286112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967227, "authorName": "TRB61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trb61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a new GN in \u201887, a GNX if you could even get close to one would have sold for $50K plus, not anywhere near sticker.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550291079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967257, "authorName": "sYc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This vehicle should be in the GNX Registry (gnxregistry.org)...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550292756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967345, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As-sold examples of iconic cars ==> big bucks. Except for Corvette Pace Cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550301319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967438, "authorName": "carguy101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of all the classics ive owned i never thought my grand national was the 200k winner, im talking a series one e type coupe, porsche 356b also coupe, jag xk 120 coupe, none of which would bring 200k in todays market, maybe if they had 8 miles on them, i guess i should have kept the grand national and sold the rest! Lol, what a nice example, these were super nice cars, didnt drive like anything else gm at the time for sure, flat cornering, incredible brakes (hydroboost) id love to meet the guy who owned this car, with that many miles for that long...talk about restraint...wow", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550319651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967498, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wampa\r\nCongratulations on \"BaT Comment of the Day\"\r\nThis is a Beautiful GNX, The Auction was exciting to watch, BaT Community Banter, was at its Finest. This is why I Love BaT!\r\nBest Regards \r\n\u263a\ufe0f????", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550324450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967686, "authorName": "dcdude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like low mileage cars, say under 30K miles or so, and I might pay double what a decent example is worth. So I guess rational thinking goes out the window here. I estimate that this case is less about what a car is \"worth,\" and more about the ability of someone to pay for it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550330302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967737, "authorName": "AXXXXXh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/axxxxxh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no math or equation in the universe that can make this make sense to me. Rarity alone can't drive value. There has to be performance, aesthetics and other attributes to match or at least support the price. Just nutz.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550331909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967751, "authorName": "MTTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This auction made the Fox News automotive section this morning\r\n\r\nhttps://www.foxnews.com/auto/1987-buick-gnx-muscle-car-driven-just-8-5-miles-sold-for-200000", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550332532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967756, "authorName": "Ultima", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultima/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Grandmas Hotrod.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550332678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967764, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a little History; Tom Monaham who founded Dominos pizza had a car collection on Dominos Farms. I went and saw the collection back around the early 90s. Sitting bumper to bumper were Harley Earl's 63 Corvette styling car they gave him on his retirement and a brand New GNX with the plastics on the seats. A few years later Monaham changed course in his life in getting out of Dominos and selling the collection in a sealed bid auction. I didn't know about the auction until after the facts. A co-worker knew some people who bought 2 of the cars. The Vette for 20K and the GNX for 18K. They were \"what the heck\" bids by the guys as if I win it great if not NBD.....Boy was I pissed when I found out I missed out on either car. Didn't know what Tom's other cars went for but his multi-million dollar Bugatti went to regular auction to be sold.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550332928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967769, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TXW480\r\n\r\nDr. Wascher, I want to express my sincere gratitude not as much for what you\u2019ve done for the automotive community... but more important, the noble work you\u2019ve done to restore the quality of life for those in need. I\u2019m a good judge of character and know you\u2019re a compassionate doctor and in it for the right reasons. Take care of yourself and I wish you the best life has to offer.. a990.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550333121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967837, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the buyer and seller. As a former original owner of a Grand National built after the GNXs were built I always followed these cars. But while I sure wanted a GNX I sure didn't want to pay what dealers wanted them over sticker price and needed a car I could drive daily-even in Mi winters. My garage was full with a black 69 Boss 429 and a 70 Shelby vert(which I still own). So with my car being \"rebuilt to A-plan\" price paperwork wise I got my GN and had a lot of fun with it for many years dusting many 5.0 Mustangs.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550335292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967915, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of those few examples of a performance domestic car from the '80's being mothballed & put out there for change of ownership after 32 years & brings the value it just brought. Well deserved.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550337529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967947, "authorName": "topfuel6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topfuel6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought my first GN new. A GNX was also there for $35,000. BTW, I still own the car, having turned it into a mid-9 sec quartermiler. I don\u2019t recall ever seeing a \u201cgrandma\u201d driving one unles she was a racer.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550338566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967960, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a990dna\r\nWhat a Heartwarming Comment! \r\nBest Regards to You!\r\n\u263a\ufe0f????", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550338862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2967983, "authorName": "comarti4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/comarti4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn, did GM buy it back for a museum???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550339702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968081, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a990dna ... oh ya no question this auction armchair qb got skunked on his guesstimate. Playing whats my car worth even as a professional that usually follows trends of market place transactions can be pretty close.. but this one is apparently the holy grail.\nNow the hunt is on for a GNX in wrapper like this with less than 8.5 miles! \nWhat a auction. Awesome to watch.\nBuyer will not regret this car and investment even if the market corrects.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550342623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968163, "authorName": "Ultima", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultima/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmmmm the few underneath shots that have been posted look nearly identical to the cars that have sold with much higher mileage?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550345043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968194, "authorName": "Brent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That its purpose is so evident is the root of its beauty. I get the \"still in the wrapper\" joy, but at $200K it will only ever be looked at. I am sad that this will never be driven and may one day become an obsolete relic when \"personal transport vehicles\" really do run on Mr Fusion and burning gas is highly regulated if not altogether outlawed. Can't we just add a 1/4 mile pass or maybe two? A 9 mile GNX still sounds pretty good. I'll be so careful of the plastic seat covers, I promise!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1550346027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968323, "authorName": "supercarcentral", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supercarcentral/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wonder where this places my 88 mile one at?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550350570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968358, "authorName": "TXW480 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txw480/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Special thanks to a990dna for his kind comments. After all, reputation is what others think about you; character is what God already knows. Best wishes to all participants in the incredible interchange of opinions, facts, and ideas that have gone into this auction!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1550352215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968497, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PETRO917 @TXW480 \r\nSorry i had to miss the auction, what fun! \r\ni had to actually work so hard yesterday, i hadn\u2019t time to check in. \r\nCongratulations to both. House it well, buyer..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550358073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968718, "authorName": "seaanemone85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaanemone85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GNX sold for\r\nWhat life matters anymore\r\n I live in a box.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550371415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968780, "authorName": "ronsusser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronsusser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone would like to discuss nycexec212 's 89 mile GNX, it can be found below:\r\nhttps://www.ronsusser.com/inventory/listing/1987-buick-gnx-309-all-original-one-owner-incredible-89-miles/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550375015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968805, "authorName": "Greenmachines1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenmachines1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So much for the recent 'refresher' on the 'Six Easy Rules...'\r\n\r\nAw, c'mon guys. Both of you should know better, being members and all.\r\n\r\nRule #6: \r\nNo buying, selling, or contact information is allowed in the comments section.\r\nThis is an obvious one that is meant to eliminate thread hi-jacking and our site from becoming another 'Craigslist' full of who-knows-what. \r\n*If you have a car to sell, please submit it to us via the submission form. \r\nWant-to-buys, email addresses, and phone numbers posted to the comments will be removed.\r\n\r\nBe a proud member of the community and cough up the lousy $99.\r\nSheesh .\r\n\r\n(Really nice car by the way. Be interesting to see HERE what #309 that's been enjoyed for 89 miles goes for after this one.)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550377047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968896, "authorName": "RX7_R1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rx7_r1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2/15/2019.... a BAT day that will live in infamy....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550384439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968990, "authorName": "Darren_2.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren_2.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just for fun: using the the consumer price index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this GNX's purchase price of $29,290 in 1987 is the equivalent of $64,744 in 2018. So, with a gain of $135k in real terms, one might say that the car was Well Sold, indeed. The question is, does the calculation of Fun Foregone over three decades -- oooo, this one's veeeeery subjective, people -- show that keeping the car in bubble wrap was more or less than $135k and actually worth it? Discuss!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550409289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2968992, "authorName": "ShawnO11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawno11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "712 comments is too many for me to scour. Did, or could, the seller chime in what they paid 17 years ago?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1550409509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2969016, "authorName": "drb007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drb007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shawn011\r\nI'm guessing the seller will choose to keep that info between himself and the buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550410825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2969143, "authorName": "mashford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mashford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of coin for a V6 Auto! \r\n\r\nJokes aside what a time capsule this car is. Im all for driving cars but feel this one should be kept as a museum piece for future generations.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550416589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2969282, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@comarti4 I know it wasn't GM. I'm am pretty sure we have one in the Heritage collection but when I was there last summer it wasn't on display. Gm rotates daily about 5-6 cars so everyday is a different collection on display.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550421670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2970147, "authorName": "beaushaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beaushaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Closed my work laptop Friday at 5:00 (Eastern) with about an hour to go, this was at around $121,000. Forgot all about this auction. Opened it up today and this tab was on top. It must have been an exciting last hour. Big congrats to the seller and buyer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550495442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2970543, "authorName": "tx63conv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tx63conv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Darren2.0 Of course if you had invested that $29k in an S&P500 mutual fund and reinvested the dividends, you could have bought this car and any one of the Ferrari's that have sold recently--maybe 2. I think I would rather look at my investment statement each month instead of looking at this sitting in my garage for 30 years. Cars are meant to be driven.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1550508290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2970549, "authorName": "Rikkimig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rikkimig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yikes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1550508483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2970636, "authorName": "mnhsty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnhsty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one with 1700 miles for half the price isn't chopped liver. https://bit.ly/2trpewk", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550510740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2972975, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you buy a car, it's yours to do with whatever you like: look at it or drive it. When you marry a great lady, at first it's the same way, but here the car stays young and fresh, while the owner ages. Now he's passing it on, perhaps to a young buck who can use and appreciate it--or maybe another guy who just likes to watch. Think of that wonderful young woman--or car--going to a new lover. If the new lover wants to keep it virginal, that's his right. But it just seems such a waste.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1550551712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2983459, "authorName": "MercuryItalia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercuryitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI...\r\n\r\nThis @bat sale / auction was highlighted in today's (2-21-19) daily email from Hagerty Insurance!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1550786605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041480, "authorName": "ppoovey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ppoovey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a 5.7 mile unicorn above probably the rarest of all GNX's (factory moonroof) https://www.facebook.com/ppoovey/posts/10216565360558292", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552365386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321474, "authorName": "davesaddiction", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davesaddiction/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is heading to the block again.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1987-BUICK-GNX-247831", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622725997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11074500, "authorName": "shervinator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shervinator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davesaddiction It sold for $275,000! So @petro917 literally made $75,000 by doing nothing. And in the process, he actually ADDED 0.2 miles!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1680071864, "type": "comment"}]