[{"id": 15684923, "authorName": "jmesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmesh/", "bidAmount": 912, "content": "$912 bid placed by jmesh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727392153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15684959, "authorName": "IanLarsen71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianlarsen71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous and complete with the all-important emissions equipment for those CA buyers. Also: prettiest heat exchangers I\u2019ve ever seen on a 912E! A++", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727392391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15684964, "authorName": "Winglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winglow/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Winglow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727392421, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15685267, "authorName": "Pianoporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pianoporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No a/c? I thought all 912Es came with a/c.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727394844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15685652, "authorName": "joeveto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeveto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rarely see these with the sunroof. Very nice.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727398380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15685822, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @IanLarsen71. I was so surprised to find this car with everything og still on it, including the smog equiptment, that I had to resurrect it. Once dialed back in, it sailed through emissions here in CO. The heat exchangers were perfect, so I cleaned them well and repainted them and replaced the hoses, which'd split due to age.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727400090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15685830, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pianoporsche From my understanding a/c was an option on the 912E. This one wasn't ordered with it since it was to be a \"ski car.\" So heated rear window was selected", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727400152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15686160, "authorName": "S.tielens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s.tielens/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by S.tielens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727404184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15686195, "authorName": "Winglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winglow/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Winglow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727404702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15686373, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's something about a Porsche with skis attached. Just looks like it fits to me. I remember seeing them up in Stratton, VT when I was a bit younger than I am today. I must admit that the salted roads were not kind to many of them. IIRC, wasn't 1976 the first year for rust resistant construction for Porsches?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727407407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15686802, "authorName": "AndrewC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing ! This will bring all the money. Fantastic presentation rare options easily $50k + car imho", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1727427153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15687139, "authorName": "BoulderBarry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulderbarry/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by BoulderBarry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727440740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15687706, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Gary_T1 I agree. I had a poster of a 911 with skis on my wall as a kid, and just always thought it looked so cool. I bought the vintage rossignols to put on the car for shows etc. It\u2019s always a hit. FYI, the photo with the skis mounted was part of a series a photographer friend of mine shot when our local mountain closed for the season in June. I\u2019d finished sorting the car mechanically, but it was pre-paint. So that\u2019s why the finish looks a little different in that one photo.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727446387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15687723, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone would like to see the car in person, I will have it at our local FuelFed cars & coffee in Boulder this Sunday.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727446537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15687746, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ AndrewC Thanks so much for the kind words!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727446727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15687755, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos will be added tomorrow. Weather has cleared here, and I\u2019m shooting today. I will try to cover as much as I can - start, walk through, functions, driving. If anyone wants to see anything specific, please let me know.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727446808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15687967, "authorName": "JRR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Second owner of a 912E for over 20 years, originally my daily driver & airport car, now highly respected in a collection. Fabulous, rare and great drivers.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1727448863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15687974, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an awesome and distinct impact bumper Twelve with Sport Seats.\r\n\r\nLOVE the Mohn ski rack. I had one on my \u201873 2.0 914 back in the day\u2026\u2026..yes, we actually drove the cars to the mountains in the winter\ud83d\ude33", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1727448938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15691700, "authorName": "Carreracup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carreracup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "are the 15\" Fuchs original to the car? Mine came with 14\" Fuchs, like the 914-6.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727464373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15691771, "authorName": "Robert1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert1234/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Robert1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727464613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15694468, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Carreracup Great point! Thanks for alerting me. Yes! Those are the original Fuchs and they are 14\u201d. BaT\u2019s drop down menu for wheel options for this car listed everything at 15\u201d and I wasn\u2019t allowed to specify I different size. So these are the original 14\u201d Fuchs", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727471163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15694636, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Carreracup The Fuchs have also never been refinished. I enjoy the original patina - the black paint has faded and there\u2019s some curb rash etc. I figured I\u2019d leave the decision to redo them to the new owner. I\u2019ve cleaned the anodized with petroleum jelly (factory protocol, believe it or not) and installed new black wheel nuts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727471891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15694701, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Caymanorcarrera Thanks so much for the kind words! Yeah, the sport seats are great! And comfortable as well. \r\nI\u2019d love to see a rack on a 914. That seems like a great look. There\u2019s a group here in CO that does a vintage cars w/ski gear for the closing day at Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort. I\u2019m hoping to go this year.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727472271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15696052, "authorName": "BoulderBarry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulderbarry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 1976 911 came with 15\u201d wheels, the 912 came with 14\u201d. The 912 did not have the oil tank gauge like the 911. 912 will save you on an oil change over the 911.\n\nThe interior on the 912 was like the 1975 911. The 1976 911 added a little more finish to the interior like the lower half of the doors were covered in a fine carpet. \nI think the gear ratios in the gear box were changed to match the 4 cylinders.\nThe 21 gallon gas tank like the 911 gave the 912 a great range.\n\nGreat job on bring this out of a dark garage into the light.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727485669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15696101, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ BoulderBarry Thanks for the clarification! Always love input from knowledgeable people! And yes, the gear ratios for 4th and 5th are specific to the 4 cyl.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727486124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15696594, "authorName": "Winglow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winglow/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Winglow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727494333, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15698084, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 25912, "content": "$25,912 bid placed by shooker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727535831, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15701033, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727553055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15701088, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My apologies. Having an issue publishing the walk around video. Working on it now. Driving video is up and working.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727553447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15701126, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Walk Around video fixed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727553647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15701391, "authorName": "JRR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BoulderBarry The original steel wheels on my 912E were 15\u201d, the optional Fuchs were 14\u201d. I have both sets for my 912E", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727554786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15701567, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRR The Porsche Production Cert & the Service manual corroborate this. The Fuchs on this car are the original 14\"s", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727555418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15703376, "authorName": "BoulderBarry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulderbarry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jrr the dealer I worked at in 1976 only received and delivered with Fuch wheels. Would love to see it with steel rims, a throw back to the 912 of the 1960's.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727563830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15703572, "authorName": "rrollens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrollens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are your heat exchangers new or have they just been repainted?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727566271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15703573, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 29912, "content": "$29,912 bid placed by WAH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727566282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15703586, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice first auction @jackrabbitslim!\n\nLove the 912!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727566450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15703599, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ BoulderBarry If you\u2019re in Boulder, I\u2019m sure Tom at CarQuip\u2019s got a couple sets kicking around. Could switch \u2018em up according to how you\u2019re feeling that day :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727566600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15703603, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ rrollens They\u2019re the originals. I cleaned and repainted them when I removed them for engine work.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727566642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15703607, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WAH thanks for the kind words! Appreciate it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727566690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15703934, "authorName": "rrollens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrollens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the thermal reactors original as well?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727570919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15704427, "authorName": "BoulderBarry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulderbarry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry I\u2019m going to miss the show in the morning, I\u2019m on the west slope. I saw it before all the work you have put in it. Top notch!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727578724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15705142, "authorName": "JRR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 912E does not have thermal reactors, appears it never did. I bought it from the original owner, a fellow engineer, Navy helo pilot that kept detailed notes that do not show removal. His wife traded in her 914 at Porsche Pensacola, and has alway been in Florida, where there are no pollution requirements. I have been told that ALL 912Es had \u2018em. Still has the original heat exchangers, I removed and boxed the original muffler along with the steel wheels, tire compressor, etc. IMO the 912E is a historically special Porsche and a great driver!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727614606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15705487, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ rrollens @ JRR Mine also looks like it never had thermo reactors. If it did, I just has Y pipes now.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727619492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15705501, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ JRR Couldn\u2019t agree more! With the balance and the light clutch, it\u2019s a fantastic car to drive and enjoy. I pray for green lights in my 911sc, the clutch is so heavy lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727619571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15705506, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ BoulderBarry Thanks Barry! Enjoy your time on the western slope", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727619618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15707324, "authorName": "Jwilsman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwilsman/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Jwilsman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727632917, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15707347, "authorName": "Jwilsman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwilsman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking car. I\u2019ve been a car collector for years and have always wanted a 912", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727633030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15707588, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Jwilsman Thanks so much for the compliment and the bid! I\u2019ve been restoring and collecting my entire life and a 912 was never on my list until I came across this one. I absolutely love it! Will be sad to see it go.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727634062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15708587, "authorName": "jmesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmesh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the chance to see this car at our local cars n coffee today. I've known the seller for years and can tell you that both the car and the seller are as honest as they come. @jackrabbitslim did a terrific job refinishing the car and the next owner will have many happy miles ahead.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727642888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15708905, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ jmesh Thanks so much Jason. If you ever want to trade for your drop dead gorgeous 911 let me know ;)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727646996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15715108, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727722124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15715132, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From cars and coffee Sunday morning. Ferrari Dino not included in sale lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727722165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15728053, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jackrabbit slim (The Seller)\r\nI noticed that the left headlight appears to be a new one and the right one original. Can you confirm the headlights look the same, i.e. brightness, color, etc. at night when on? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727818169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15729220, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ tlc981 Thanks for the question. Both headlights are brand new Silvana H6024 units. I installed new lights after finishing the paint work in July. So they are the same, and work equally well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727823594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15729940, "authorName": "mostlyfords", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mostlyfords/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Your walk-around video was just excellent. Wonderful job and wonderful car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727830461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15730178, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ mostlyfords Thanks so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. I cut my teeth on ford flatheads actually, and still have my \u201837 ford model 78 deluxe woody after 20 years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727833173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15730180, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jackrabbitslim (the seller)\r\n\r\nNot to be difficult but the headlights are clearly different. The left one says Sylvania Halogen in its center and the right one says only Sylvania. The pattern of glass lines in the two are also different. Perhaps the supplier sent two headlights of different ages, manufacturers or lot numbers. But my question of do they shine the same at night still stands.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727833194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15730426, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ tlc981 Huh! I didn\u2019t notice that until you mentioned it. They were both purchased from the same supplier at the same time, have the same part numbers, are both HD1 halogens, etc. I still have the boxes they came in (haven\u2019t cleaned out the shop yet), and they have the same warmth and luminosity ratings, so they should shine equally. However, as you can see in the walk around video, the car is not being kept at my house, and I\u2019ve not done any long night drives since completion. Just to make sure everything is as it should be, I\u2019ll pop down to Napa in the morning and buy a matched light so there\u2019re no doubt.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727836866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15730674, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jackrabbitslim (the seller)\r\nExcellent! It\u2019s obvious that you have put a great deal of work and love into getting the car well sorted and I\u2019m sure the new owner (hopefully me!) will appreciate matching headlights!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727841517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15730688, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ tlc981 Absolutely! My pleasure. Thanks for pointing that out. It\u2019s a special little car, and I\u2019m hoping it finds a good home.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727841810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15732576, "authorName": "x98boardwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/x98boardwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jackrabbitslim, did the car always run well when you purchased it? I noticed a fair amount of things had been changed out and wondered how it was running prior. Also, who did the engine/motor work regarding the components being changed? Lastly, who rebuilt the air/flow meter before the air filter box? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727883909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15732729, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ x98boardwell Good morning! Thanks for the question. All the info is in the description & videos. This car was a one owner vehicle that had been off the road since around 2012. Wasn\u2019t parked due to any issues, just an elderly owner who eventually passed away. I got it in non-running condition and proceeded to undertake the restoration. I do my own work. The airflow sensor was rebuilt through Auto Atlanta, a Porsche classic center shop.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727885030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15732751, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ tlc981 The headlights have been matched. They are two Sylvania H6024 xtra visions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727885243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15732764, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speaking of headlights, thought I\u2019d add these photos from reassembly. Note the original Hella retaining rings.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727885352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15732874, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "jackrabbit slim (the seller)\r\nGreat! Looking forward to the auction tomorrow. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727886099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15733012, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ tlc981 My pleasure! Best of luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727887129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15740270, "authorName": "Miamor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miamor/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by Miamor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727917958, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15741703, "authorName": "trh77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trh77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "912s are definitely having their moment. It\u2019s great to see such interest in what was historically a very under appreciated car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727959204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15743021, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ trh77 Thanks for the comment. I agree, and I\u2019m so happy to see the positive response to this unusual model in stock configuration", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727970921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15743038, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone! As you all know, the auction will be closing this afternoon. As it is still a work day, please send any questions you may have sooner rather than later so that I\u2019ve time to respond.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727970989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15745345, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727980051, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15745472, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727980454, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15746451, "authorName": "mostlyfords", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mostlyfords/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did Porsche upgrade or change anything at all with the VW engine or is this exactly the same engine that was in the 1976 VW bus?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727983749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15746579, "authorName": "Carreracup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carreracup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trh77\u2013those who know have always known.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727984168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15746940, "authorName": "firebroad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebroad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a sweet 912E, the seller has done a fine job of presenting the car. I have nicknamed her \"Mz Chili\". IMHO the Porsche 912E is undervalued and will appreciate nice in the next two years. I'm holding on to mine for sure. This last hour is going to be Fun!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727984996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15746983, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mostlyfords It's not the same as the '76 Type II. It's the same as the later Type IV vans with the EFI system", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727985065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747089, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@firebroad Thanks so much for the kind words. I love the nickname! I've got names for most of my cars, but never came up with one for this E. Very much looking forward to this last hour. Hoping it finds a good home!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727985316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747192, "authorName": "mostlyfords", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mostlyfords/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 76 VW Westfalia with the 2.0L and fuel injection. Finished engine rebuild last year. Good engine and would assume much less expensive than Porsche branded engine to rebuild. That's a plus to me. Complete rebuild was about $4k with me and friend doing the work.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727985573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747243, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the pure look of this one. Before they got flared, sloped and betailed!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727985672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747317, "authorName": "firebroad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebroad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, I always name my cars..not just the Porsches. Hope you do not regret selling \"Mz Chili\". I already have two 912E Porsches, if not I would be bidding on this one. \r\nGo Jackrabbitslim!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727985827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747370, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mostlyfords It's a huge plus to not have to go through Porsche for every little engine part...especially because when you ask, the response is \"one-year only. Very rare, sir. Very rare. Price will be high.\" Then you just go to a VW supplier. lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727985922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747424, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@firebroad She's a really, really hard one to part with. Especially since getting to know every nut and bolt on it. It's such a great machine. The positive response I've received to her originality on this auction eases the eventual regrets. If I didn't have an old 911 with sentimental value and lots of needs, I'd keep her.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727986026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747522, "authorName": "The_mabman_20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_mabman_20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll echo a few of the comments about the car. I saw the car last Sunday and know the owner well. The owner truly knows how to turn a wrench and does things the right way the first time. The car looks as good (if not better) in person. A few comments have wondered about the car prior to the light refurbishment. It started as a super clean original, unmostested car that just needed rubber and basic components that don\u2019t play well with age, especially when sitting in a protected dry garage. \r\n\r\nGood luck bidders and seller!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727986245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747537, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727986278, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15747590, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@The_mabman_20 Thanks Mike! If anyone lives in the Boulder, CO area, Mike founded the FuelFed chapter here, and put on great summer shows and driving events.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727986388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747593, "authorName": "firebroad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebroad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some lucky person is going to be very happy. Hope he or she respects what you have put into this car. I'm resisting major temptation to bid on \"Mz Chili\"..just can't handle three Porsches. Bummer. Wishing you the best!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727986391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15747603, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@firebroad Thanks so much! I really appreciate it, especially from a fellow E owner", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727986425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748025, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RESERVE IS OFF. Someone is going to get a beautiful new addition to their garage.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727987369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748061, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748135, "authorName": "firebroad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebroad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, people out there bidding, don't miss the one. A 912E like this is very hard to find, take it from one who knows. Took me four years to find my two 912E cars. \r\nKissed a lot of \"frogs\". Mz Chili is pretty sweet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727987604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748134, "authorName": "mostlyfords", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mostlyfords/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compliments again to the seller. You have conducted a top-notch auction with your responsiveness and general gracious attitude.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1727987604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748164, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mostlyfords Thanks so much! I really appreciate that! This is been quite a first BaT auction for me, I must say", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727987660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748219, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 40500, "content": "$40,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987770, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748238, "authorName": "mostlyfords", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mostlyfords/", "bidAmount": 40750, "content": "$40,750 bid placed by mostlyfords", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748243, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748250, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748256, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748271, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748277, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748286, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 46500, "content": "$46,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748290, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748295, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748298, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748306, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727987992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748311, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748322, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988026, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748329, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 57500, "content": "$57,500 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748335, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748341, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988070, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748349, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748375, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748387, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 61500, "content": "$61,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748393, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748401, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 62500, "content": "$62,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988169, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748408, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748415, "authorName": "vferreria", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vferreria/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the bidders appreciate the work the seller put in to the car and the auction. Lovely 912E!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727988193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748423, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 63500, "content": "$63,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748432, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 64000, "content": "$64,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748437, "authorName": "rustyrotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustyrotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nobody hiding their desire here.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727988229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748448, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 64500, "content": "$64,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748463, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988281, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748466, "authorName": "firebroad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebroad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go Ronniesgirl\r\nGood job all! Looks like 912E is getting the respect it deserves. Great car, great seller.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727988291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748483, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "$65,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748491, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748510, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by tlc981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748513, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15748566, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/3/24 for $67,000 to Ronniesgirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988501, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15748599, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! I'm truly overwhelmed. Thank you to everyone who watched, commented, and bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727988566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748601, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ronniesgirl\r\n@jackrabbitslim\r\nCongrats to both!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727988569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748622, "authorName": "jackrabbitslim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackrabbitslim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tlc981 Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments, kind words, and enthusiastic bidding.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727988622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748678, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jackrabbitslim\r\nYou're welcome! You built a great car and did a great job with the auction! Thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727988724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748737, "authorName": "firebroad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebroad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a cliffhanger, great auction! Celebrations on both sides . Great job all! \r\nbuyer will have many miles of fun with Mz Chili! Great seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727988839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748769, "authorName": "pgreene", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgreene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It seems the clock should have reset.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727988890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748841, "authorName": "tlc981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlc981/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pgreene\r\nIf it had I would have probably talked myself into continuing to bid :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727989047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15748951, "authorName": "Ronniesgirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronniesgirl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove a 76 912 E for 28 years and never should have sold it. Now I\u2019ve got another one, and boy am I happy! Thank you all for your comments, and especially the seller for what I know is going to be an absolutely wonderful, Car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727989373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749068, "authorName": "firebroad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebroad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am in complete agreement with you. I owned my 912E for 23 years, should never have sold her..she is in England now. I have two 912E Porsches now. Will be selling one...not enough garage space. Hope you love \"Mz Chili\"..enjoy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727989691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749268, "authorName": "Halothane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halothane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another 912E owner, here. Silver on red mild outlaw. My second 912E over 12 years and 30 pcars. It remains one of my favorite platforms. Great auction. Enjoy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727991154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749342, "authorName": "LouG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@firebroad Not sure how, but we should talk...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727991774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15749405, "authorName": "BoulderBarry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulderbarry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great ending to this auction. Well done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727992442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15750069, "authorName": "BoulderBarry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boulderbarry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a link to the issue of Road & Track January 1976. This is for all the 912e owners. Great copy to own if you own 1976 911s 912E and Turbo. I bought my magazine off eBay for $10.00. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.wolfgangs.com/vintage-magazines/road-and-track/vintage-magazine/OMS14744.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727998449, "type": "comment"}]