[{"id": 2043348, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like someone brought a torch. Kind of saddens me to see someone hack up a vintage Ferrari, even to \"make\" a more desirable car from the parts. I am sure someone can save this body though. Tube chassis, modern powerplant and you have a unique \"Ferrari.\"", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519411699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043370, "authorName": "Gingerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gingerman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring an LS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519412166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043378, "authorName": "redlineblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redlineblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally: A Ferrari whose operating costs are in line with my resources.", "likes": 28, "timestamp": 1519412276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043379, "authorName": "Everything1972", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/everything1972/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring everything.\r\nKind of have to assume that the VIN number is gone too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519412287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043391, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More of these have bought the farm due to 250SWB recreations than natural causes.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1519412425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043400, "authorName": "MiketheBarbarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikethebarbarian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! The possibilities boggle the mind!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519412549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043403, "authorName": "MiketheBarbarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikethebarbarian/", "bidAmount": 100, "content": "$100 bid placed by MiketheBarbarian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519412596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2043407, "authorName": "ModenaOnMyMind", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/modenaonmymind/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sent @seller a MSG\r\n\r\nHave a spare 250 GTE block to go with this if wanted.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519412616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043438, "authorName": "Potomacduck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/potomacduck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring tears...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1519412899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043444, "authorName": "TISK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tisk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the ICON car?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519412966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043448, "authorName": "NS400Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ns400randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will it fit on a VW pan?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1519413088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043450, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully the comments won't get bogged down in the unfortunate previous history. It is what it is. Looking forward, I would pursue achieving the look, feel and sound of the original car with a few modern conveniences (mod cons for the Brits out there) thrown in. Of that short list of goals I would put 'sound' first. For Ferraris that means V-6 sounds, for which this car would be too big, or V-12 sounds. The availability of a block is nice, but what other somewhat readily available V-12 would physically fit? A Colombo V-12 is not very large physically, but I don't know how large the other potential players are. Save the V-8 rumble for the Camaros. Just my thoughts, with full recognition that talk is cheap.\r\n\r\n@MiketheBarbarian - Unfortunately, I think your mind will need to be boggled to a slightly higher level. But nice opening bid, all the same!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1519413123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043451, "authorName": "Mike_Kerns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_kerns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Help me understand this one...So the VIN is cut off, and the owner is only able to give the new buyer a California Bill Of Sale.\r\nSo if someone could pull together all the parts can this be ever registered?\r\nSorry for such a stupid question.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519413133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043459, "authorName": "WJJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could get a salvage title where the state issues a vin number. PIA of course, but doable if you have the time & patience in many states. I don't know about Ca specifically however.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519413294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043462, "authorName": "Ulrich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ulrich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a shame to cut up an original like that. Makes me sad.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519413303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043466, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I don't always hack up cars but when I do... \r\nI make sure I use a vintage Ferrari.\"\r\n\r\nThe most interesting shop mechanic in the world.", "likes": 50, "timestamp": 1519413362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043469, "authorName": "Bobsmyuncle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsmyuncle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hold on, while it's easy to assume, do we actually KNOW there is no VIN I don't see that divulged unless I'm missing it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519413389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043471, "authorName": "Raffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Normally I'm a purist with this stuff, but my first thought was why not do the entire exterior fully stock and go electric? \r\n\r\nYou'd really have some fun with the Ferrari crowds at shows.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1519413436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043472, "authorName": "111mb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/111mb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roadkill (Hotrod Magazine) could do something with this!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519413466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043474, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike Kerns - I think that when @NS400Randy puts it on a VW pan it can be registered in most states as the original VW, much like a dune buggy my roommate built in Colorado. That's assuming NS400Randy can outbid MiketheBarbarian. (For those that don't follow the humor, note that this is a facetious response . Corrections on how a dune buggy is registered in the state of your choice will be a wasted effort.)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519413469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043479, "authorName": "Raffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oddly enough @SM Minis it won't be the first time someone has put a 250 GTE on top of a VW chassis. Yes, it's been done!! Many many years ago.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519413588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043498, "authorName": "carhillclimb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhillclimb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put it on the VW chassis, register it, then swap it onto a tube frame with the motor of your choice. Unless it actually has a VIN in which case skip the VW step. Create your own special-bodied SSZ", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519413738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043481, "authorName": "NS400Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ns400randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM Minis is correct, the milk has been spilled and the tooth paste can not be put back in the tube ;) look to the future of this sad story.\n\nI think I could pull together $200", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519413771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043514, "authorName": "Automotiveaddict1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automotiveaddict1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's a hotrod Ferrari floating around out there....it's burgandy....motor poking through hood.\r\n\r\nThis is the kind of situation (I hope) that led to that build, instead of doing that to a viable restoration candidate.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519413895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043519, "authorName": "BB510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bb510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Put lighting and a grill in the nose and it is fantastic garage art.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519413943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043557, "authorName": "LCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcl/", "bidAmount": 200, "content": "$200 bid placed by LCL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519414429, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2043567, "authorName": "NS400Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ns400randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worthy of a slightly larger budget build than a VW kit car, MOAL might be level of shop that could put together a chassis for this body and do it justice. Ferrari engine the only real option, period or contemporary the only question. And of course \u2018how much you got to spend\u2019?\n\nAffording the body shell could be the cheapest part of the build.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519414698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043581, "authorName": "Sammgb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sammgb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Without knowing the dimensions, I wonder if this would fit on a C3 Corvette frame. If so, ooooh the possibilities.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519414713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043593, "authorName": "Shadetreemechanic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shadetreemechanic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 330GT 2+2 that I've owned since 1983 and I think it will be the rarest Ferrari in the world when I die. Because all the others will have been hacked up into TRs, GTOs and SWBs copies.", "likes": 26, "timestamp": 1519414825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043597, "authorName": "Pistol_Pete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol_pete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I recall. Jerry Clower, the mouth of the south, spoke once, at length, about the sinking of an Edsel in a lake for \"structure\". This could, if sunk correctly, be one heck of a conversation piece for a bunch of boys out fishing & drinking in their private lake.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519414866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043610, "authorName": "BB510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bb510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PistolPete\r\nGreat idea. I didn't think of that. A little flex seal and this thing IS a cool fishing boat!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1519414967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043678, "authorName": "MiketheBarbarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikethebarbarian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think of what this is: it\u2019s either a Ferrari that would eat up several of our combined net worths to restore, or even \u201cresto-mod.\u201d Someone suggested the only decent engine to put in would be something later by Ferrari. \r\n\r\nOr, this is simply an interesting old shell that can be stuck on just about any existing or fabricated frame/powertrain of somewhat-close-dimensions. Let your imagination run free. There have already been dune buggy and electric suggestions. Earlier today I was looking at a rat-rod \u201826 Ford roadster with a 460 in it. I bet that chassis has close to the same wheelbase. Purists will howl, but imo that sometimes makes it more fun. \r\n\r\nYMMV, of course. GLWTA! (And no, I just wanted to get this started, $100 is all I threw out cause I DONT NEED any more projects!)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519415633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043702, "authorName": "downtownlocal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/downtownlocal/", "bidAmount": 300, "content": "$300 bid placed by downtownlocal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519415882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2043716, "authorName": "LCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcl/", "bidAmount": 400, "content": "$400 bid placed by LCL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519416040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2043730, "authorName": "callmeishmael", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/callmeishmael/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm very tempted to drop this onto a Toyota Tacoma 4WD frame. There's only an inch difference in the wheelbase. I'd have the only off-road Ferrari in the Mojave!", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1519416245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043745, "authorName": "Nicolas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicolas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A jaguar XK120 has the exact same wheelbase, FR layout, and a track width similar enough to correct with spacers or wheel width/offset. So the good news is: you could use a non-Ferrari massively expensive donor car for a quick and easy restomod!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519416433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043753, "authorName": "Mark-St-Rum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark-st-rum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It seems like everything has basically been suggested for the build, but I'm just hoping it gets driven (a lot) once it's done. Even the GTE's are beautiful cars, and the world could use more beauty on the roads to help combat the crossovers.\r\n\r\nAnd just to suggest something not suggested yet, what about a Cummins 4 Cylinder crate motor?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519416513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043742, "authorName": "piotrsuw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piotrsuw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about a Tesla chassis? The battery pack and motors are integrated in. The body would drop down and done, right? I mean, after 1000s of hours of blood, sweat, and tears with all the other bits that would have to get worked out. On second thought... maybe this would make some cool car art. The GTE has strangely been on of my favorite 250 variants, second to only the Lusso.... yes I've seen the other ones :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519416634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043778, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I mourn the loss of an original car, my inner youth cheers the thought of a 250 GTO replica with the right looks and sounds. So, with this I would go for a Jaguar V12 with downdraft Webers, a BMW V12 with an airbox over the FI, or a later model Ferrari V12. Lower it a little, get some wider Borranis or Campagnolas, and go have some fun.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1519416767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043783, "authorName": "Turn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, You take a original car apart to build a non original car, then sell the remains to build another non original car... its all lost on me, must have some budget to play with.....", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1519416833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043785, "authorName": "MWebb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwebb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nobody bid $250? I'm disappointed.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519416872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043786, "authorName": "The_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could always be parked in cinder blocks, so that one the owner can brag to everyone about \"my classic Ferrari\"...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519416902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043796, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 911 in this state would cause much frothing at the mouth among bidders, but not this? How about take molds from the body and build hot-rod Faux-rarris?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1519417034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043817, "authorName": "masernut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masernut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paint it and hang it upside down from the living room ceiling. Tell the wife it's called \"installation art\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519417193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043826, "authorName": "Nicolas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicolas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Le Mons classic Ferrari recepy: E30 325i cabrio donor, cut everything off down to the hardpoints, drop shell on it. The dimensions are close enough.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519417316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043839, "authorName": "Aaron_in_Houston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron_in_houston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like a longshot, but I really would like confirmation that there is no VIN.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519417432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043846, "authorName": "Healeydays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeydays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a shame as it's a half a million dollar car in mint condition. https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1963-ferrari-250_gte", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519417511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043853, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The panel gaps seem a bit off.", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1519417584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043858, "authorName": "Brent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about a 60's GM \"A\" body chassis to have a Pininfarina bodied GTO? Would need a 389 with Tri-power manifold, of course. Sorry, I'll let myself out now...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1519417594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043864, "authorName": "johntennyson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johntennyson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder how close the wheelbase and track are to anything Factory Five makes? The Cobra/Ferrari Warrior in me would go for a Coyote V-8, but if you really wanted to get weird:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-iV59F7E7s\r\n\r\nAssuming the big Merc V-12 would fit in there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519417648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2043887, "authorName": "rstarkey289", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rstarkey289/", "bidAmount": 550, "content": "$550 bid placed by rstarkey289", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519417831, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2043925, "authorName": "rbucklin1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbucklin1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scan the bottom and have Art Morrison build a chassis. Then you can have it configured for any drive train combo you want (no LS please, have at least a little imagination).", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1519418122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044039, "authorName": "Spridget_A_Series_Power", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spridget_a_series_power/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"A complete 250 GTE #4803 was purchased by the seller four years ago in order to donate its chassis, Colombo V12, and 5-speed gearbox to a 250 SWB project.\"\r\n\r\nThis guy's parts car cost as much as a house.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1519419118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044045, "authorName": "JBBearcat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbbearcat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The article doesn't say when it was parted out.\r\nProbably a long time ago when GETs weren't worth what they are today.\r\nAs I Understand from reading a European classic car magazine, those days have been over for awhile and GETs are no longer seen as chassis donors. \r\n\r\nOf course if a trashed GTE were to be found today, rebodying it as a SWB or GTO or whatever might still be done and be reasonably cost effective (though we've seen some trashed projects sell for huge sums recently).\r\n\r\nLike Cobra (or D-type) replicas, a rebodied car gives you most of the driving experience of the original at a fraction of the price. \r\nIt's just with a Ferrari, there a a few more zeros involved.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519419146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044056, "authorName": "solomiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solomiata/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by solomiata", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519419249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2044067, "authorName": "usdcrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usdcrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With this I could win the yard car battle!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519419349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044078, "authorName": "Porscha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porscha/", "bidAmount": 2750, "content": "$2,750 bid placed by Porscha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519419408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2044082, "authorName": "Chariot7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chariot7/", "bidAmount": 4999, "content": "$4,999 bid placed by Chariot7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519419431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2044096, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stuffing a Chevy V8 into one has been done before, but to really have something unique, how about adding a blower to it? https://goo.gl/1jncga \r\nWhat a shame. For the proper driving experience, I would have to go to a Ferrari V12 again and trans. Would it fit onto a 400I chassis?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519419579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044108, "authorName": "MWebb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwebb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, if one was just going to use a Cobra chassis to fix this, I'd rather just keep going and have a good Cobra replica instead. But I guess if you need something cool to drive for when it rains or go to a nice place to eat with the better 1/2, this makes sense.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519419681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044109, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting. Not sure which way I would go with this. Tis a bit sad, but things happen. One thought is to send it to Joe Martin. He's got the metal skills to build the chassis, and work the body. Add in a new Falconer 6.0 liter V-12. Tremec 5 Speed. Good to go!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519419691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044131, "authorName": "GibbyGibson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibbygibson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyer should probably throw an SBC in it...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519419842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044151, "authorName": "LT-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lt-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "54 comments and I'm the first to suggest mating this to a Fiero chassis?", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1519420011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044154, "authorName": "nowhere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nowhere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crazyas00: The Falconer V12! I had forgotten about that engine... I heard one once, in a Thunder Mustang at an airshow. If it could fit that would be a fantastic option.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519420033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044156, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An Alfa Giulia (the new one) would make an interesting powertrain and chassis donor.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519420052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044228, "authorName": "Nicolas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicolas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LT-1 while the Fiero reference is appreciated, let's stick our fantasy to cars that have at least a similar drivetrain layout.\n\nSo let's mount it onto a Fiero chassis...backwards!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1519421070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044243, "authorName": "Mike-7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike-7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about a 1:1 scale pedal car?", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1519421127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044284, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about an FJ Wagoneer chassis and powertrain?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519421479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044292, "authorName": "dono59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dono59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Positively a \"Lifetime Achievement Award Winner\" when completed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519421582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044361, "authorName": "mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yard art. Anyone suggest that yet?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519422767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044432, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How I love thee. How do I find a way?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519423431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044478, "authorName": "Dan_Patterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan_patterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "J79. Might require some mods to the trunk area.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519424091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044591, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dan Peterson : Just a little bit!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519425585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044782, "authorName": "AllClaSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allclass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller - Can u please show us s picture of the finished car project. I just want to know what it looks like and that this car didn\u2019t give its soul in vein.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519427687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044858, "authorName": "E30eric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30eric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen that LaFerrari motor floating around the internet.\r\n\r\nIt has to be at least one of the options?!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519428247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044863, "authorName": "bdamico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdamico/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This could be an amazingly awesome project!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519428271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2044974, "authorName": "HS_Geyser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hs_geyser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The chassis and engine are the Ferrari. The body shell is a nice expensive dress she's no longer wearing as a bespoke sporting SWB gown is fitted. There's no VIN for the body.\n\nThe data plate belongs to the chassis and engine. Here's the data plate on 250 GTE 4551 which provide the type, 250GTE, engine type - 128F, and the chassis number:\n\nhttp://a136.idata.over-blog.com/4/15/62/69/Les-voitures-de-Series-1956-a-1965-vol-3/1963-Ferrari-250-GTE-2-2-Series-III-bc.jpg", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519428928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045095, "authorName": "testman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/testman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What about dropping this on the 1959 Ferrari / Jag-based replica?...https://bringatrailer.com/2017/08/03/jaguar-v12-powered-1959-ferrari-250gt-california-tribute/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519429849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045103, "authorName": "ACR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would be a great hotrod. Custom chassis, modern suspension. \r\n\r\nIf I had any money, I would buy this and a wrecked modern ferrari as a parts car and mate the 2", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519430179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045182, "authorName": "datsone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about a Chevy V-12? https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a12483611/this-australian-company-will-sell-you-an-aluminum-v12-ls1/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519433660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045209, "authorName": "Kevin_Triplett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevin_triplett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pro Street with twin turbo diesel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519434541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045322, "authorName": "Healeydays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeydays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A drivetrain swap has been done before to a 1963 350 GTE in the same shape. It came up for sale on Ebay awhile ago.\r\n\r\nhttp://gmauthority.com/blog/2017/08/chevrolet-v8-powered-ferrari-250-gte-is-a-purists-nightmare-ebay-find/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519438919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045342, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Sheet metal floors have been removed from the 2+2 passenger compartment \"\r\n\r\nCarrozzeria Flintstone", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1519439788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045388, "authorName": "SouthernCalifFinancial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southerncaliffinancial/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by SouthernCalifFinancial", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519441357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2045463, "authorName": "rb1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rb1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder how close I is to an F-type or a DB9? Either of those could be had relatively cheaply and both sound pretty good. The Alfa suggestion below is interesting as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519445331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045479, "authorName": "deichenb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deichenb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks from the username and location that the bidder would be dealing with Brian Hoyt of Perfect Reflections Paint (http://www.ferraripaint.com/). Multiple \"Best of...\" at Pebble, Cavallino, and the FCA Annual Meets. A knowledgeable, authentic Ferrari guy. Bid with confidence.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1519446727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045582, "authorName": "OinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oinfl/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by OinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519454881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2045609, "authorName": "ishigakisensei", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ishigakisensei/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sammgb said, \r\n\r\n\"Without knowing the dimensions, I wonder if this would fit on a C3 Corvette frame. If so, ooooh the possibilities.\"\r\n\r\nMy simple wikipedia search shows a Corvette C4 or C5 chassis should work. Install 180 degree headers and all should be good to go.\r\n\r\nAll electric would be wicked too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519459966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045650, "authorName": "E30eric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30eric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gooding's has a Ferrari V-12 Tipo 128F engine and 501E gearbox coming up in their Amelia Island auction in March. And it's from Greg Garrison's collection. So at least you'd have a drivetrain with some provenance.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519473839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045784, "authorName": "fiatosca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatosca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There appears to be a chopped up PF Coupe in the background of one of the photos. Heartless bastards....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519483911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045789, "authorName": "randyx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randyx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring A SBC and make an outlaw https://tinyurl.com/y8t26e6m", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519484101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045792, "authorName": "mlels1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlels1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With a little work, it would be some sweet wall art. or... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2OvKHNT5yM", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519484214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045837, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drop it onto a pickup truck chassis, 4x4 if possible. ;)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519485825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045839, "authorName": "juergen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juergen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "prefer this solution http://ferrari-project.com/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519485883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045847, "authorName": "quinlan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quinlan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My new retirement plan: Buy it. Let it sit outside for a couple of years. Throw some dirt on it. Advertise it as a \"barn find\". Double my money....", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1519486214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045863, "authorName": "NachoPitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachopitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be cool with a Tesla p90d chassis...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519486620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045879, "authorName": "djjerme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djjerme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it.\r\n\r\nThis is old BAT.\r\n\r\nWitty comments, speculation on \u201cwhat I\u2019d do with it\u201d, and not a flipper in sight!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1519487017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045881, "authorName": "lifted-d", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lifted-d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rx-8 underpinnings with 2jz powersource", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519487035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045901, "authorName": "clintonmomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clintonmomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Healeydays\r\nI've actually seen that car in person. If I had the funds that's exactly what I would do but somehow have the whole engine fit under the hood.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519487520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045941, "authorName": "c_ster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c_ster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tesla underpinnings? Yikes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519488374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045942, "authorName": "Healeydays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeydays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@clintonmomo That would be my thing too. It would be interesting if you could get a modern LS engine swapped out for that old Chevy, find a stock hood and at least make it a sleeper instead of a high rise mouse motor. I like my cars drive-able, not just a straight line car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519488396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045943, "authorName": "c_ster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c_ster/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by c_ster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519488443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2045953, "authorName": "jdjonesdr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjonesdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey, buy the old Ramfis Trujillo car and throw this on the chassis.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519488784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045974, "authorName": "wood2green", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wood2green/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those that read all the comments can easily identify those that don't.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1519489586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045976, "authorName": "vincebobba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vincebobba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen the car in person, and it's as advertised. Remarkably solid. Lots of parts. The Gooding gearbox and engine coming up at Amelia makes this intriguing! A good base. An honest seller(national Ferrari judge, multiple Pebble Beach winners). Bid with confidence.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519489629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2045985, "authorName": "layre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/layre/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by layre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519489994, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2045999, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I get buying a rolled Camaro as a donor for an LS swap into your Miata, but this, ummm......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519490455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046054, "authorName": "777AIA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/777aia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drop it onto a Subaru WRX....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519492412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046055, "authorName": "3304HL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3304hl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"No ... Glass, Grilles, Emblems, Trim, Included\"\nso all of the real value (read expensive) has been stripped from this car and sold as parts.\nnot a project for the faint of heart...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519492493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046057, "authorName": "777AIA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/777aia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I read \u2018all\u2019 glass and \u2018some\u2019 trim & emblems included... correct?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519492506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046078, "authorName": "Mazdastuff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mazdastuff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect timing, was just about to scrap a Ford Pinto drive train.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519493652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046094, "authorName": "BrianHoyt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianhoyt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be at the shop later and I'll try and give you guys a better list of the parts, but yes ALL of the glass and window trim is there", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1519494564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046100, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cobra chassis... \"next year my shirt is Shelby's....\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519495010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046122, "authorName": "Healeydays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeydays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BrianHoyt Just went out to your website. Beautiful work. Just curious, do you have pictures you can share of what the drivetrain turned into?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519496140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046127, "authorName": "HillbillyHeathen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillbillyheathen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring Art Morrison (and a Jag v12).", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519496326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046133, "authorName": "72911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/72911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cutting up a complete car to make another fake car makes my blood boil.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1519496697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046146, "authorName": "Catimann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catimann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Raffi. I like the electric idea and this leads directly to a sort of domino effect. Someone will have to figure out what to do with a Tesla body.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519497418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046153, "authorName": "HetheinLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hetheinla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I missed out on the light blue gte body that sold about 3 years ago on ebay between Dennis Collins shop and Johnathan Ward (Icon4x4) I talked to Johnathan back then about a build, here's what I came up with back then, https://www.hethebreuer.com/icon the $400k price tag turned me off. I'm thinking it could be a fun build with EvWest here in socal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519497887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046168, "authorName": "b.charm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b.charm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One way to get the belt change costs way down...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519498375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046182, "authorName": "OinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oinfl/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by OinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519499041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2046215, "authorName": "Elanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am surprised that as recently as 4 years ago it made financial sense to build an SWB out of a GTE. But I am glad for the sake of craftsmen like Hoyt that people are willing to employ their services.\r\n\r\nMichael Sheehan did an article about the process 11 years ago www.ferraris-online.com/pages/article.php?reqart=SCM_200611_SS But the prices have gone up enough that I am a bit surprised to see a GTE get sacrificed, though I don't recall exactly what they were bringing 4 years ago.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519500470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046216, "authorName": "Raffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Catimann - the bare Tesla body is BaT Auction 2070. Bids accepted via brainmail.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519500482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046218, "authorName": "Dazed_and_Amused", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dazed_and_amused/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I keep seeing a tube axle Gasser with a Hilborn injected small block, metal flake paint, and blue tinted plexiglass windows. \r\n\r\nI guess that's what happens when you mix a vodka martini with red wine. Note to self: You can have one, or the other, but not both.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519500506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046241, "authorName": "Arekusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arekusan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These 2+2s are (were) stunning cars by every objective and subjective measure.\n\nHowever many were cannibalized due to the far higher values for the 2-seat versions of the 250 model (racing, convertible, SWB) either for restorations or recreations.\n\nCall it \"Ferrarinomics,\" but rest assured if those other 250 models did not exist all those fabulous 4-place GTs would be restored and much more highly prized/valued today.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519501754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046248, "authorName": "David993S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david993s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a shame it was sacrificed to make a re-body as restored GTE's are now bringing good money. Good luck making it into anything other than a full-size wall hanging.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519502188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046255, "authorName": "fiatosca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatosca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised that so many of the proposed chassis swap ideas involve vehicles with unitized construction when the Ferrari has a ladder frame", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519502357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046274, "authorName": "RipM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ripm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ummmmm...... Hellcrate !!! maybe on a Viper chassis ??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519503531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046290, "authorName": "BrianHoyt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianhoyt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All glass is here. All window trim (chrome) grille, door panels, seats, headlights, buckets and chrome, window winders,fog lights, hood and trunk hinges, license plate light,emblems and a few more miscellaneous parts", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519504626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046292, "authorName": "BrianHoyt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianhoyt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the dash also", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519504891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046306, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519506030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2046308, "authorName": "BrianHoyt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianhoyt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BrianHoyt Just went out to your website. Beautiful work. Just curious, do you have pictures you can share of what the drivetrain turned into?\r\n\r\nThe project is not quite finished yet but it will be spectacular", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519506095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046330, "authorName": "Dazed_and_Amused", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dazed_and_amused/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I keep seeing a tube axle gasser with a Hilborn injected small block, metal flake paint, and blue tinted plexiglass windows. \r\n\r\nI guess that\u2019s what happens when you have a vodka martini with a red wine chaser. \r\n\r\nNote to self: You can have one, or the other, but not both.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519507232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046333, "authorName": "PDXRennWagen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxrennwagen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Falconer V12, anyone?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519507721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046338, "authorName": "ralt12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralt12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "or the LS V12 with a cross ram..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519508035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046343, "authorName": "StephanP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephanp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only obvious choice is to chop up a perfectly good 412.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519508624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046380, "authorName": "OinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oinfl/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by OinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519510932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2046383, "authorName": "wtsane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wtsane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Other people look at a chopped Ferrari and say \"WHY?\" I look at a chopped Ferrari and...um...er....also say why?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519511050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046400, "authorName": "wide_stance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wide_stance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just like Miami Vice, install Ferrari body on Corvette chassis (or maybe weld to a Nissan Z car) but they would still call it a kit car at C&C.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519512444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046430, "authorName": "Pyropete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pyropete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Without reading all 141 comments I say, cut it lengthwise, mount chrome and have two sectional wall hangings for shop art. Likely pay for one by selling the other side.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519514351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046435, "authorName": "Latest_Trend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latest_trend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ladder frame, no problem, Ford Model A...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519514572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046438, "authorName": "951356A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/951356a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would I be hung by my toes if I wanted to build a Chevy powered hotrod?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519514929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046454, "authorName": "Bigpaul427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpaul427/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by Bigpaul427", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519515600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2046457, "authorName": "Bigpaul427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpaul427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did a pro street Ferrari like this many years ago. The hot rod guys loved it. The Ferraristi scorned it. It was always a lively argument for both sides. I look at it - try to keep another classic from getting chopped up and put it back on the road and enjoy for 1/3 of price of real car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519515849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046463, "authorName": "SeattleCurmudgeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecurmudgeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would fit on a late model ford ranger frame, which would accommodate a coyote 5.0.\r\n4x4 optional.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519516215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046485, "authorName": "S3movenup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s3movenup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plenty of space for a 2jz 4x4 could call it Safari Ferrari.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519518330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046504, "authorName": "OinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oinfl/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by OinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519519944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2046512, "authorName": "Bigpaul427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpaul427/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Bigpaul427", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519520356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2046513, "authorName": "Dazed_and_Amused", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dazed_and_amused/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I keep seeing a tube axle gasser with a Hilborn injected small block, metal flake paint, and blue tinted plexiglass windows. \n\nI guess that\u2019s what happens when you mix a vodka martini with red wine. \n\nNote to self: You can have one, or the other, but not both.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1519520394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046541, "authorName": "AutoObssessed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoobssessed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a feeling this is worth more and will sell for more than I think...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519522952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046560, "authorName": "Cat-U-Dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cat-u-dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paint it Rosss Corsa and have Space X shoot it at Uranus...", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1519525575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046565, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm thinkin' that the engine should definitely be one of those 4 cam Fords with the flat plane crankshaft. That way it would look and SOUND like a Ferrari!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519526275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046583, "authorName": "OinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oinfl/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by OinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519528267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2046621, "authorName": "CorvetteGuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvetteguru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is only one way to finish that car....\r\n\r\nFalconer V-12.\r\n\r\nThat is all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519531054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046637, "authorName": "Moraga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moraga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well at this price I can\u2019t cut the trunk off to make the couch I\u2019ve always wanted.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519531770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046642, "authorName": "Moraga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moraga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hold on\u2014why would the seller tag himself in a comment where he compliments his work and asks for pics of the finished drivetrain? That really looks like he forgot to sign out of a different account before leaving that comment.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519532218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046655, "authorName": "Moraga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moraga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see what happened there. Instead of tagging the person who asked the question, he copied their entire post into his reply which caused him to tag himself. Nothing to see here. Carry on.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519533564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046659, "authorName": "nowhere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nowhere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@777AIA: I think that would really dent the Subaru's roof... and the bare 250 shell probably isn't heavy enough that the impact would give the WRX that hellacool 45 degrees of negative camber, asphalt polishing stance.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519533914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046672, "authorName": "V.D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v.d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Find the video where the ferrari owner has his 80 year old father install a Chevy motor into the car. That video will tell all what to do with this car, this type of situation can be inspiring. I am sorry I lost track of the video.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519534915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046699, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look on the bright side. With 250GTEs worth what they are, perhaps someone will buy this body to restore one of them. That would be nice. Given the way these cars rusted, there has to be one that needs these pieces out there somewhere.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519540213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046796, "authorName": "Jim_P.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_p.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question: does the AC probably just need a recharge?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519566641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046816, "authorName": "Healeydays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeydays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Moraga I commented about his work from his site and I asked for pictures, and i ain't the seller...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519568539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046838, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd say get a sawzall, watch the Ferris Bueller movie and see how it all turns out!\r\n\r\nOh yeah......chic, chic chicccca!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519570470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046864, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on guys , don\u2019t make this seller feel bad ... its not like he is the first one who did this !\r\nhttps://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/classic-life/snapshot-1958-prehistoric-pedal-power-new-300-sl", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519571766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046905, "authorName": "Moraga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moraga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Healeydays Yes I realized what happened after I found your original comment about 130 comments ago.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519574652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046925, "authorName": "Dazed_and_Amused", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dazed_and_amused/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "edit: sorry, triple posted. Another note to self, if it looks like it didn't post, wait 24 hours.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519575931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046986, "authorName": "KnoxHarrington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knoxharrington/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Mopar nut in me wonders if a 426 Hemi would fit.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1519579028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046996, "authorName": "OinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oinfl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I win the bidding, which I highly doubt, I will restore it as I have a number on an original engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519579959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2046999, "authorName": "Aadams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aadams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I Googled \"Ferrari 250 swb\" to see what they looked like.\r\n\r\nFrom my point of view, the \"converter\" BLEW IT!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519580259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2047231, "authorName": "Concinnity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concinnity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can buy later Ferrari V12s from automotive dismantlers. So this one would fit.\r\nIt's not cheap though, and you'd have to fabricate the chassis and suspension and find a gearbox. https://www.racingjunk.com/12-Cylinder/182807774/V12-Ferrari-FF-Motor.html", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519606158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2047322, "authorName": "fjcappy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjcappy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe it should be built to resurrect one of its fallen relatives. Copart seems to have a close (dimensions) candidate. I loathe that is will no longer have three pedals, but it deserves to once again possess the sound of a prancing horse 12 cylinder. I think I would cut the seats down so as to at least appear proper. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.copart.com/lot/22904188", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519615336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2047335, "authorName": "AndersH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andersh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Aadams I would agree based on looks but not on value. Hagerty values this at just over $400,000 in #1 condition and the SWB in the same condition at over $17MM. So on pure economics I think he had it right and we are wrong.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519617091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2047353, "authorName": "cushman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cushman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jeep JK. Ladder chassis, 285 hp Pentastar V6, four wheel drive. Perfect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519619596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2047387, "authorName": "Fastrack325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastrack325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This takes the meaning of \"project\" car to a really different stratosphere!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519624971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2047744, "authorName": "Nicolas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicolas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AndersH 250 SWB 17 million now? Wow. And to say we can see them race -hard- at the Spa Six Hours event. With no reason to assume they're replica's. Genuine 250 SWB Competizione in a fury of GT40's and other classic weapons of choice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519663727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2047912, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding value....\r\nThe $400,000 top #1 value is based on a numbers matching car in concur condition. Take 100k off because it will never have its original engine, gearbox or suspension. Take another 100k off for the 25% price drop from the top. Hagerty is slow to adjust market values. Now you are at 200k. Pay 100k to buy a non matching Columbo V-12 AND fully rebuild it. Now you are at 100k and you still have to source and buy everything. \r\nI have owned three of these since 2001. Just 18 years ago a very nice one sold for 25k.\r\nThis is wall art folks and nothing more. If you like it better than that painting you were thinking about then value is in the eye of the buyer. To me, that value is 5k.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1519669433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2048116, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ motointl1962 \"This is wall art folks and nothing more.......To me, that value is 5k.\"\r\n\r\nThat makes it $10,000 - 5,000 either side ! \r\nHow much for the roof, the boot lid and the varous spare items ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519673773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2048119, "authorName": "TomZat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomzat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1960 250 GTE w/ chevy corvette driveline. Car is painted, has all chrome, glass, and nice interior. Still needs dash and gauges finished, also period correct wheels. Currently rolls, stops, and steers.350 v8 runs good. I would sell it w/ Ferrari title for 100k. This car is missing way to much. I don't see that you can come out ahead if mine is only worth 100k and this one the title has been used on a recreation. It took a lot of time and money to resurrect mine and it was a lot more complete. When i did mine 15 years ago i could buy the missing parts at a fair price. Not any more. The windshield, grill, and the nose panel are worth more than the current bid.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519673798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2048163, "authorName": "jstiening", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jstiening/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are all the headlight and taillight lenses present? What about dashboard items? Would it be possible to add some photos of the remaining parts?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519674225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2048505, "authorName": "Hal9000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hal9000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shouldn\u2019t this have guards posted around it?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519678134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2048801, "authorName": "DrewD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sure there is someone in Portland with a smashed Tesla S and a TIG welder who has been waiting for one of these to pop up.\r\n\r\nIf I had the cash, I'd happily drop 25k for this and another 250K to Johnathon Ward and I could have something interesting that would piss off as many people as it would impress...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519683975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2048827, "authorName": "BrianHoyt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianhoyt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "headlights and foglight are present however the tail lights are not. The dash board is there as well but no instruments", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519684640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2048837, "authorName": "HetheinLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hetheinla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drewD see my below comment. I talked to Jonathan a couple of years ago about this same build...the quote was 400k www.hethebreuer.com/icon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519685082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2048855, "authorName": "DrewD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drewd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HetheinLA I stand corrected. \r\nStill, I bet no-one else would have one at the local cars n coffee... that is that worth?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519685841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2048899, "authorName": "HetheinLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hetheinla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drewD I'd love to be that person. For what ever reason I have always thought this Pininfarina is one of the most beautiful designs ever. @tomzat I'm interested in your car if you can email me. hethebreuer at aol dot com", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519687470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2049003, "authorName": "BrianHoyt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianhoyt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just added a couple photos of the dash. It takes a little while for them to show up", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519693045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2049011, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dash photos have been placed at the end of the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519693308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2049264, "authorName": "PoweredbyFord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poweredbyford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best outcome, as previously noted by @jim rosenthal, would be a uniting of this shell with a cosmetically challenged but otherwise complete GTE. This would truly be a win-win... \r\n\r\nSecond best outcome would be for someone to build a monster-truck under this shell and name it \"ENZILLA\" or \"THE FERRUNDERTAKER\". A Ferrari in the ring with BigFoot?! I would probably pay to see that.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519703333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2049534, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one sure looks familiar...I think it\u2019s been up before...maybe twice ? ? GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519739533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2049958, "authorName": "BrianHoyt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianhoyt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never been for sale before", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519752822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2050188, "authorName": "mattias.mehta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattias.mehta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to see someone recreate the original chassis and swap in a 550 motor and transmission. Maybe some ITBs. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519759016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2051284, "authorName": "GreatGags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greatgags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gooding & Co has a 1962 Ferrari Tipo 128F Engine and Tipo 508E Gearbox available at their auction next week from a Series II GTE - https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1962-ferrari-tipo-128f-engine-and-tipo-508e-gearbox/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519778499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2051359, "authorName": "mogibs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mogibs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Icon had one of these listed awhile back for a derelict build. Is this the same shell?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519781033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2051401, "authorName": "jjmcd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmcd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring an SBC.... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/amp12013903/v8-hot-rodded-ferrari-250-gte-for-sale/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519782903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2051409, "authorName": "HetheinLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hetheinla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mogibs same model car, not the same car, he bought that on ebay about 3 years ago for $30k. I'm surprised he sold it. @jjmcd Joe A that built and owns that car would sell for it for $100+", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519783141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2051413, "authorName": "jjmcd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmcd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With a chassis.... https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/TV16/Duemila-Ruote/lots/r1376-1962-ferrari-250-gte-2plus2-body-chassis/405651", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519783356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2051528, "authorName": "LotusS777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotuss777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C4 chassis with a Jag v12", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519788329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2051736, "authorName": "Solid346", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solid346/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the vin number or chassis number of the ferrari. And if i wanted a title so we can ship it overseas , is it possible", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519809765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2053881, "authorName": "Healeydays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeydays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I found the parts car that could be used to bring this back to originality. You could always sell the body afterwards.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1966-ferrari-275-gtb-long-nose-alloy-4/", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1519859897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2054027, "authorName": "BrianHoyt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianhoyt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The RM car mentioned below had no suspension, doors, hood, trunk, glass, dash, chrome or interior. At 61,000 pounds it would be around $85,000", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519866723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2054125, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519871935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2054860, "authorName": "dpginc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpginc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry if I missed it, but is the hood included?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519920837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2056622, "authorName": "jjmcd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmcd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The hood appears in the third row photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519948013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2056730, "authorName": "Corvette5279", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvette5279/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Corvette5279", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519951732, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2056747, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519952794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2056860, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Below may be true but that car had a chassis and chassis number. Without it you could spend a fortune on this frame and never have an authentic vehicle because the chassis number is on the 250GT rebody that was created from this car.\r\n\r\nThe RM car mentioned below had no suspension, doors, hood, trunk, glass, dash, chrome or interior. At 61,000 pounds it would be around $85,000", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519957022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2056861, "authorName": "AUTOART", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoart/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by AUTOART", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519957079, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2057100, "authorName": "ThinksHesFast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkshesfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drive a Prius to save humanity but I have a Ferrari in my garage. Would you like to see it?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1519968113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057140, "authorName": "Ric.M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ric.m/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Ric.M", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519970896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2057227, "authorName": "AUTOART", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoart/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by AUTOART", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519992161, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2057252, "authorName": "Ric.M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ric.m/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Ric.M", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519994795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2057276, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At the end we'll find out who bought that running Viper chassis a few years ago.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519996388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057293, "authorName": "72911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/72911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I came across this looking through his month\u2019s auctions. Unfortunately it shows why so many of these cars were taken apart. I hope whoever buys this shell has the resources and love to buy this running gear and get one back on the road, and we don\u2019t see another Chevy block show star anytime soon. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1962-ferrari-tipo-128f-engine-and-tipo-508e-gearbox/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519997208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057296, "authorName": "Aaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can pick up a V12 from a 456 for $10-15K USD off of eBay and have your power sorted. If that's too much, a late Maserati V8 in either dry or wet sump form can be had for under $5K. Then you still have Ferrari power on a budget!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519997319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057452, "authorName": "EUbrainwashing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eubrainwashing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I would seek-out a relatively modern accident damaged low miles Ferrari, such as this 2004 FERRARI 575 Maranello 5.7L for Sale at Copart Auto Auction and then spend a busy weekend in my shed with me jolly old welding kit and a tub of filler!\n\nhttps://www.autobidmaster.com/en/carfinder-online-auto-auctions/lot/24653188/COPART_2004_FERRARI_575_MARANE_SALVAGE_CERTIFICATE_Long_Beach_CA/", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1520002036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057465, "authorName": "beintime41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beintime41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any knowledge of the title of the car? Can you register this car in California without the chassis and chassis number that came originally with this car? Would love to know that before I bid. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520002282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057515, "authorName": "freakinutz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freakinutz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm wondering if this would fit on an early Beetle chassis. Hmmmmm..........", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520003568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057623, "authorName": "Arekusan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arekusan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I understand the profit motive of a conversion like this, but I still get sad each time I see this listing. I imagine those that personify their classics a bit, referring them to as \"she\" or \"my baby,\" might feel the same.\n\nIf cars were people, what's been done to this one would land you in prison for life, convicted of the most egregious of crimes. But alas, they are just inanimate objects, and not protected by any laws, historic registers, or the like. You can also purchase Picasso's and cut them up for place mats if you want to.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1520006113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057673, "authorName": "cleandan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleandan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you are going to make a custom from this may I suggest a full modern design.\r\nFind a crashed Tesla, Modify and install entire running gear under this body. Install proper Ferrari interior. End up with wickedly fast, ultra quiet, Tree hugger approved fun.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1520006808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057715, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does BaT feel about commercial postings in these threads? I'm not a fan.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1520007640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057711, "authorName": "dpginc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpginc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to build this project. If anyone is interested in teaming up, I can do complete build with anything from a Mercedes Twin Turbo V12 to an LS3. Same with the suspension too, ABS, ride height, traction control all the cool stuff.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1520007726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057844, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Scuderia12frari", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520011223, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2057850, "authorName": "Ric.M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ric.m/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Ric.M", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520011313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2057878, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Scuderia12frari", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520012026, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2057879, "authorName": "Ric.M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ric.m/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Ric.M", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520012093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2057895, "authorName": "Hemiman426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hemiman426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I envision tubs(we're half way there.The floors are gone already)shortened Dana 60, and a current Hemi of course.Preferably out of a Challenger Demon. Now that would be a unique statement.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520012422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057903, "authorName": "b2524", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b2524/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a pair of NOS Marchal driving lights that are made for for this car as well as the Lusso if the winning buyer is interested.\r\nI also have the correct grill emblem (horse) I never used on my 330 America. \r\nHope this ends up back on the road.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520012600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2057991, "authorName": "stevew323", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevew323/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by stevew323", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520014481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058007, "authorName": "Ric.M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ric.m/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Ric.M", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520014772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058019, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520015015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058120, "authorName": "Porscha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porscha/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by Porscha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520016575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058128, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520016751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058350, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "XLR8\r\nI have to go with EUbrainwashing on this it deserves to remain a Ferrari, preferably with a 12 installed instead of an eight.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520018816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058364, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Scuderia12frari", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520018963, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058406, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520019471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058452, "authorName": "beintime41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beintime41/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by beintime41", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520019823, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058459, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520019938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058461, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ThinksHesFast: the Prius?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520019957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058463, "authorName": "beintime41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beintime41/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by beintime41", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520019974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058470, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Scuderia12frari", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058479, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020098, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058484, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by Scuderia12frari", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020160, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058488, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058492, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Scuderia12frari", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058495, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020236, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058496, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Scuderia12frari", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020256, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058497, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020336, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058502, "authorName": "TomZat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomzat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it. i have a very similar car that is much more compleat and has no rust. I said i would not sell for less than 40k. it is up for grabs now!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520020378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058503, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by Scuderia12frari", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058504, "authorName": "NS400Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ns400randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can tell these aren't wall art people", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520020428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058506, "authorName": "ThinksHesFast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkshesfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't even afford a Ferrari carcass.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1520020442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058508, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me neither", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058511, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2058512, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TomZat - Easy solution for you: https://bringatrailer.com/account/listings/new/", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1520020482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058513, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You did see that the tail lights were NOT included!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520020490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058516, "authorName": "ThinksHesFast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkshesfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would be $60k with tail lights.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1520020555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058522, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/2/18 for $45,000 to Pegan44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520020600, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2058524, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My reality check, just bounced...\r\n\r\nThe most interesting shop mechanic in the world.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1520020605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058526, "authorName": "Ric.M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ric.m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, P44", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520020619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058528, "authorName": "spd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple of weekends and it'll be on the track once more.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520020645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058530, "authorName": "Pegan44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pegan44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks guys, so excited! Planning on restoring it with Ferrari parts", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1520020649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058531, "authorName": "NS400Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ns400randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now the spending really begins...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520020651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058534, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pegan44: Comment of the day!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520020711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058538, "authorName": "TomZat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomzat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 4 250 GTE, 3 have corvette drive line and one is like this one, only better. all have all chrome lights glass interior ect. I guess i will put one up here in the next couple weeks. If you want one at this moneys i must let it go.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1520020727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058540, "authorName": "Healeydays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeydays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pegan44 With period correct parts or modern parts?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520020730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058539, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "XLR8 Bought on Ba T, buyer should be kind to us and let us see the work in progress. \r\n@bringatrailer any problem with that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520020730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058541, "authorName": "Classicspotted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "p44..go for a custom Ferrari and success story it to us all", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520020777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058543, "authorName": "BrianHoyt (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianhoyt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! I can\u2019t wait to see how it comes out", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1520020801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058546, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@XLR8 - definitely! We hope @Pegan44 will provide us Success Story updates on this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520020854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058576, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "XLR8 Brings joy to my heart to learn that a great piece of art that's 55 yrs old will be resurrected.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520021186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058593, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tomzat\r\nintrested in selling ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520021538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2058622, "authorName": "Scuderia12frari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderia12frari/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pegan44\r\ncongrats :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520021802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2059137, "authorName": "TomZat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomzat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scuderia12frari Yes i am selling. Feel free to contact me about the various 250 GTE's that i have through alfaheaven.com for condition questions before i list them on BAT. I will only sell 2 or 3 so you serious buyers can help me decide what ones to list. Seeing the sale of this one i am sure my reserve price will be very realistic. I will offer 59 102 alfa roadster and a couple of the GTE's on bat in the next couple months.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520027119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2059146, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For half the price of this body you can find a really nice (though high mileage) Mondial 4-valve coupe on eBay right now. \r\n\r\nCan someone here please buy it so I can stop looking at it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520027195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2060034, "authorName": "randyx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randyx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know what to think... This price doesn't feel adequate anymore. Plus someone is cutting up a car to make a replica and then someone else is re-making the original car with parts? All this is very stupid IMO. Sorry but in don't share the community excitement.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520072533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2061093, "authorName": "macygray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macygray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like Ferraris and have owned some, but this sure is big money for lawn art.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520133950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2155688, "authorName": "Varjak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varjak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me? I'd try and source a 330 engine and make my dream 330 America. Not fiscally prudent; but what I'd do. \r\n\r\n@Varjak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1524010335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020880, "authorName": "OinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oinfl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What real Ferrari folks think of an auction like this...\r\n\r\nhttps://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/that-gte-shell-is-back-again.570237/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551821378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020884, "authorName": "OinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oinfl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will NEVER be a Ferrari, ever again. period.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551821399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3622883, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pegan44 are you reselling this body on eBay right now? More likely a scammer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568042224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3633032, "authorName": "macangtsmegan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macangtsmegan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EMorris I would like to know as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568268231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3633038, "authorName": "macangtsmegan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macangtsmegan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TomZat I would be interested in one of your GTEs you have for sale. How do we get in touch? (I can't see in BAT's interface where I can send you a PM.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568268680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3633898, "authorName": "macangtsmegan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macangtsmegan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyers beware. It appears that a scammer is indeed currently trying to pass this off on ebay, using these pics. When I asked for recent pics, he sent me one very low-res pic of an entirely different car--on its chassis, suspension, and wheels--sitting on a flatbed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568303655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3635888, "authorName": "TomZat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomzat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 2 GTS alfa heaven on the web", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568320731, "type": "comment"}]