[{"id": 15684968, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic history for this gorgeous 1600S Cabriolet. The Red over gray is stunning.\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1727392482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15685018, "authorName": "CEOSOON", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ceosoon/", "bidAmount": 60365, "content": "$60,365 bid placed by CEOSOON", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727392828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15685052, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine number is in the correct range to be original. Better underside photos needed. Looks like maybe original carpets and passengers door Garnish rail missing- easy to replace. Great car for spirited driving and while not as leak free as a coupe certainly much better than a Speedster if you get caught in the rain.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727393095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15685190, "authorName": "elpound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elpound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller: Why only one fog light? Why does the front bumper appear to hang lower on the passenger side (see e.g. photo 9)? Can you please get the car up on a lift and share good underside photos? Can you please share a driving video (filmed from inside the car while driving) and a cold start video? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727394250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15685236, "authorName": "Spyder14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The collection of registration stickers on the rear license plate is nice. What color red paint is it? Guards Red?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727394594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15685989, "authorName": "jimmytheirishman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmytheirishman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty car, I do wish it still had it's Ivory paint color, Ivory looks really good on a Roadster. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727401812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15686124, "authorName": "BurningDinos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burningdinos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jbillig \r\nis there a reserve or NO reserve as mentioned in description? There is no yellow N it the title is why. \r\n\r\nAlso is this a relist I\u2019ve seen this recently I think.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727403637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15686190, "authorName": "lbpa18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbpa18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will hit the moon but I still have to wonder how someone would or could sell their father's pride and joy. I hope it finds itself in a loving home for its second half of life.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727404651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15686209, "authorName": "lbpa18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbpa18/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by lbpa18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727404802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15686301, "authorName": "CEOSOON", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ceosoon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "elpound\n\nBumper is definitely hanging lower on the drivers side\u2026 Looks like the gap between the bumper and the turn signals goes from no gap to about 3/4\u201d.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727406362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15686937, "authorName": "MilleMiglia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/millemiglia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty\ud83d\udc4c\ud83d\udc4c 62 years in one family\ud83d\ude0e Great history\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727435729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15687061, "authorName": "erwinko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erwinko/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by erwinko", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727439534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15687062, "authorName": "erwinko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erwinko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WoW!\r\n\r\nI could work with this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727439586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15687153, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning and wonderful longtime family provenance \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727440883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15687495, "authorName": "Gloccamora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gloccamora/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original California matching black plate license plates and key tag!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1727444670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15688026, "authorName": "revron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bumper adjustments are easy, assuming a no-hit body. There are eight bolts and slots for moving things around and the ends can be pulled up or down (within reason) since the bumper is just thin sheet metal like the rest of the body. \"passengers door Garnish rail\" appears to be in the trunk, behind the spare tire strap, in photo 120. Looks like this will be a fun driver/fix-it-upper.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727449396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15688253, "authorName": "lbpa18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbpa18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@erwinko, shot me right out of the water :) Knew it would happen just not next bid!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727451253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15694328, "authorName": "vincenz0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vincenz0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had to replace the window rubber trim on my 1960 Roadster, very easy job if someone wants to fix the jagged edges of it on this car.\n\nThe door pocket flaps just above the locking mechanism also had the stitching fail like on pic 65 here. I had my 11 year old daughter re-stitch it the other day and it looks great. Do you have the key to the door flap locks?\n\nSomeone commented on the color, I'm going to guess signal red.\n\nRoadsters are amazing, certainly more usable than speedsters having some comforts like glass windows and a better fitting (and better looking) top. \n\nRoadsters (2902 produced) are also more rare than Speedsters (4144 produced).\n\nIs that the original mileage?\n\nBeautiful car and hope it finds a good owner.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727470870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15694907, "authorName": "erwinko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erwinko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The positive comments are spot on. It's pointless to pick this one apart. You just don't find 356s in this nice & original condition. And, it's a Super Roadster! \n\nHaving a steel Porsche key in your pocket, or better yet in your ignition switch, is a good feeling!\n\nIt's obvious that this Roadster was loved!\ud83d\ude42", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1727473844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15709110, "authorName": "prs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jbillig, Kardex? COA? If you want top dollar, this information is important to many bidders. You have plenty of time to obtain your car's Kardex. In any case, nice honest driver. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727650475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15721514, "authorName": "eddiebrannon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddiebrannon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought the 616/2 engine was rated at 75 hp. The description says it make 88 hp. Were any modifications made to the engine in this car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727793957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15736193, "authorName": "flataircooled", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flataircooled/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct. SAE hp vs. BHP perhaps.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727898109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15739408, "authorName": "Wraasch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wraasch/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by Wraasch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727909544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15741586, "authorName": "erwinko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erwinko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT, would you please clear up whether or not this car is selling today to the highest bidder? The copy says, \"now offered at no reserve\" but there is no yellow \"No Reserve\" banner at the top of the listing. @BurningDinos asked this question of @jbillig a week ago but there was no response.\r\n\r\nBTW, jbillig, you are free to add to this discussion in any way that you would like. You may respond to questions, add additional descriptions, add pictures or just chat about the car you are selling.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727957717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15741676, "authorName": "trh77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trh77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great example of a 356 that can be driven guilt-free. Absentee @seller is leaving $ on the table by not engaging. I hope it\u2019s indeed NR, and someone gets a deal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727958958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15742018, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@erwinko Thank you for the heads-up - this auction does in fact have a reserve, and we've corrected the text.\n\nWe sincerely apologize for the oversight. \n\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727962828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15742158, "authorName": "nsxnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxnick/", "bidAmount": 106000, "content": "$106,000 bid placed by nsxnick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727964194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15743294, "authorName": "lobster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lobster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final price will be a harbinger of convertible 356 values if not all 356 models. Best of luck to buyer and seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727972894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15744389, "authorName": "dave292", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave292/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lobster.......Roadsters are in a different league than convertibles. Prices on one doesn't have any bearing on prices for the other. Try and compare a 62 Twin Grill Roadster to any 356 convertible. You can't.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727977161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15745190, "authorName": "Wraasch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wraasch/", "bidAmount": 107000, "content": "$107,000 bid placed by Wraasch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727979549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15747072, "authorName": "jbillig (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbillig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all, seller here.\r\nA big thank you to all the folks who said such kind things about our car's beauty and unique history. I appreciate it;\r\nAnd, by way of apology to the folks who asked technical questions about it, or requests for pictures, etc;\r\n1. I handed everythig over to BaT (including the professional photographer/videographer) because I live in OR and the car is in CA.\r\n2. I recently had to move my mom into an assisted living home.\r\n3. It is literally my mom's 82nd birthday today.\r\n4. I am getting married tomorrow (at the assisted living home).\r\nSo, as much as little Porschey was a big part of our family, it has been a busy, busy time, and this auction has been on the back burner.\r\n\r\nI'll see if I can answer some questions, but there's only so much...\r\nThanks!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1727985271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747195, "authorName": "jbillig (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbillig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional; I'm just dicovering I don't know how to respond to people individually.\r\n\r\nOn technical talk; To the best of my knowledge, all renovations and restorations done by my dad had the aim of trying to keep maximum autheticity to the way it came out of the factory, as a hobbyist's labor of love.\r\n\r\nAfter that... I don't really know. I saw a message about missing a fog light. I went back and looked at the pics. You're right. I don't know why.\r\nThe window rubber; I beleive the replacement rubber is with the car and my dad just didn't get to it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727985580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747324, "authorName": "jbillig (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbillig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727985838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747377, "authorName": "jbillig (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbillig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That video was the one I made to send to BaT months ago. Here's a photo of the car and my mom, from her last ride.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727985937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747688, "authorName": "ETMS0217", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/etms0217/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by ETMS0217", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727986609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748068, "authorName": "oregon123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oregon123/", "bidAmount": 112000, "content": "$112,000 bid placed by oregon123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748385, "authorName": "WEM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome photo of your mom's \u201clast ride\u201d!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727988137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748506, "authorName": "Wraasch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wraasch/", "bidAmount": 113000, "content": "$113,000 bid placed by Wraasch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748849, "authorName": "BurningDinos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burningdinos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very rare occasion a 356 gets put up on the block with so little love. I think the numbers show the strength of these cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727989067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748905, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 114000, "content": "$114,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727989193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748990, "authorName": "Tisoniemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tisoniemi/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by Tisoniemi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727989408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748991, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 116000, "content": "$116,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727989418, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15749010, "authorName": "Richardarthur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardarthur/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "$120,000 bid placed by Richardarthur", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727989496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15749014, "authorName": "ftsuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftsuru/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by ftsuru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727989509, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15749023, "authorName": "Richardarthur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardarthur/", "bidAmount": 126500, "content": "$126,500 bid placed by Richardarthur", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727989549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15749064, "authorName": "Richardarthur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardarthur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/3/24 for $126,500 to Richardarthur", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727989670, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15749065, "authorName": "jimmytheirishman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmytheirishman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stole it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727989674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749067, "authorName": "GmundMitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmundmitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727989689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749102, "authorName": "Catanha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catanha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely. Congrats to the winner! Such a beautiful car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727989837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749266, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a direct descendant of the speedster, Convert \"D\".... and is well worth the extra premium involved... both in bid level and the story of the experience...well done buyer...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727991133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749428, "authorName": "Richardarthur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardarthur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am blessed to own this well cared for survivor.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1727992714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749462, "authorName": "Richardarthur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardarthur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We will continue to care for it and share it at local 356 events", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1727992952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749910, "authorName": "bill986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sometimes life gets in the way of our hobby. Congrats seller on your marriage and I hope the sale and wedding knock some of your stress off the table.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727997207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749956, "authorName": "utahone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utahone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damm, I\u2019ll win the next one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727997580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749972, "authorName": "lbpa18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbpa18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May the wedding be everything you wish.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727997729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15751432, "authorName": "lobster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lobster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dave292 Roadsters have a top that goes down- that\u2019s a convertible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728017143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15752245, "authorName": "dave292", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave292/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lobster. In the Porsche world, there are convertibles and Roadsters. They are two different body styles. What sold here was a Roadster. Yes the top comes down. Sure you can call it a convertible but......if you're shopping for a Roadster, you wouldn't say, I'm shopping for a convertible. You would end up with a cabriolet.\r\nSee you on the next go around.\r\nBest", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728048218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15753007, "authorName": "lobster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lobster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dave292 Roadsters, Speedsters, Convertable D\u2019s and Cabriolets are all convertibles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728055053, "type": "comment"}]