[{"id": 16524634, "authorName": "goldengup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldengup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736203718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524643, "authorName": "mg21800", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mg21800/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by mg21800", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736203862, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16524679, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Ironmartonline\r\nIs the red one available?\r\nGene", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736204336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524711, "authorName": "Dmiles1259", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmiles1259/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know this car\u2026 I used to own it\u2026 I bought it from the person who did the restoration. Great car beautiful color good luck.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1736204748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16524773, "authorName": "mhrubaiy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhrubaiy/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by mhrubaiy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736205385, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16524883, "authorName": "DocMGL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docmgl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can see the dignitaries from Ireland lining up to get in this car for our local parade. It is just what we need, but can't afford to buy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736206519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16525006, "authorName": "DocMGL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docmgl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dmiles1259 Given so few were made, is it a big PITA to find parts for this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736207651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16525114, "authorName": "Barryward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryward/", "bidAmount": 11111, "content": "$11,111 bid placed by Barryward", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736209075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16525394, "authorName": "Rogerio8344", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerio8344/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Rogerio8344", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736213336, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16525731, "authorName": "Apathyfern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apathyfern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice! My grin would be wide driving this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736218902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16525883, "authorName": "Pontiacjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big, green and in your face. I LOVE IT. I\u2019ve never seen another like it, have you? I hope it goes to the moon. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736222053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16525946, "authorName": "Socaljam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socaljam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is photo #73 the drivers side door jamb upside down? Any photos of the car during restoration? I believe the auction states the seats are sourced from a 1959 Imperial? What would differentiate \u201858 vs. \u201859 seats? Is the gray convertible top called out by code in the trim tag or is there even a code on the tag specific to the top? Beautiful car, love the color, hard to find one this nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736223659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526088, "authorName": "mhrubaiy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhrubaiy/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by mhrubaiy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736228951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16526146, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ironmartonline\nWhat material are the seats?? I don\u2019t see a clear view of them\u2026 Why was the incorrect top installed since they had a wrap around rear view plastic window?\nStill would like to know if the red one is for sale in the photo?\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736232138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526232, "authorName": "phil_from_France", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phil_from_france/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Front seat is a 59 model (swivel seats). The rear window is indeed too small, it must come back to the sides, as on my '57 (i can't put a pic).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736242988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526297, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Imperial convertible is a groovy green over green machine. Delightful build - GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736249527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526411, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Imperial convertible is a groovy green over green machine. Delightful build \u2013 GLWTA!\r\nI was Told only one green convertible was this color \"Cyprus green\" However I do not have any documentation to back this up very very rare actually you wont find another green one. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736254308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526415, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Front seat is a 59 model (swivel seats). The rear window is indeed too small, it must come back to the sides, as on my \u201957 (i can\u2019t put a pic).\r\n\r\nYou most likely are correct one other person has told me this. You have to understand guy that owned this was 94 he bought it this way it was restored before he bought it. He had to have it because of the color. He also had a real beautiful red 57 all original I sold that for his estate last year. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736254533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526424, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pennoak This author's likes: 2,549\r\n@Ironmartonline\r\nWhat material are the seats?? I don\u2019t see a clear view of them\u2026 Why was the incorrect top installed since they had a wrap around rear view plastic window?\r\nStill would like to know if the red one is for sale in the photo?\r\nThank you\r\nPennok great questions\r\nYou have to understand guy that owned this was 94 he bought it this way it was restored before he bought it. He had to have it because of the color. He also had a real beautiful red 57 all original I sold that for his estate last year. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736254669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526438, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Socaljam This author's likes: 1,146\r\nIs photo #73 the drivers side door jamb upside down? \r\nI apologize for this it is vertical how it is in the jam\r\n\r\nAny photos of the car during restoration? \r\nI will see if he has any get back with you\r\n\r\nI believe the auction states the seats are sourced from a 1959 Imperial? What would differentiate \u201858 vs. \u201859 seats? Is the gray convertible top called out by code in the trim tag or is there even a code on the tag specific to the top? Beautiful car, love the color, hard to find one this nice!\r\n\r\nI don't really know the difference in the seats, Maybe someone could help with this?\r\nYou have to understand guy that owned this was 94 he bought it this way it was restored before he bought it. He had to have it because of the color\r\nThank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736255101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526450, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DocMGL This author's likes: 644\n @Dmiles1259 Given so few were made, is it a big PITA to find parts for this car?\n\nGreat Question and great concern for sure. I don't know the answer to this for sure. I don't own this car. I have been brokering cars and heavy equipment for 21 years now I know their is always a way to get what you need just need to get plugged in keep asking a lot of people. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736255398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526517, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ironmartonline\r\nAre the seats leather? I assume these photos are one year-old since you said that the red one you sold a year ago and a couple of the photos of this green one show a red one also in the background.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736256878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526507, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gorgeous rare green beauty \ud83e\udd42 @1996MBZ @KDMFan @BadAzp @G2Z @caozman @Valiantjim @ChargeRTBob @MLINKK @stevemitchell @lubricator @Mr440SixPack @Dollycat3 @RNash @nokids @flush @Martyn10 @lunchbocks2002 @JDubya @FAO @rgswims @TraceMopar @StevieP @Electraglider @MrTime @_43Sells @thedassler @PDXBryan @cabsclassics @Brodphish @440belvedere @MoparVince @Goldbondh2o @Brownfox @bratfink @Ghosty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736256878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526545, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These pictures were taken in September of last year not a year ago. The red one sold quick to a local guy that knew of this car for many many years. I believe this to be leather I will get back with you on it. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736257372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16526766, "authorName": "Newy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newy/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Newy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736260496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16526778, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Ironmartonline :\nI would have been a buyer for the red one if it was done properly...As for the convertible top done the way it is is simple. There are very few trim shops that know how to install the correct wrap around rear window so they use a basic to install one. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736260830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16527033, "authorName": "phil_from_France", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phil_from_france/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the front bench seat of my 1957 convertible. The 1958 convertibles have the same bench seat. My interior is 2 tone green leather (trim #82), in 1958 the leather option is single color. The second photo shows the plastic rear window. The soft top was supplied by Gary Goers along with the entire interior!\r\nhttp://www.ch300imp.com/images/imp13.jpg\r\nhttp://www.ch300imp.com/images/imp12.jpg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736263362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16527135, "authorName": "Bill1648", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill1648/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen this car in the flesh, and I think that any serious buyer needs to see it in the flesh as well to understand the color of the interior and the color of the body. I find it hard to believe that it is factory correct because in real life in my mind, the interior is a very different bluish green in clashes with the exterior. Everyone has their own aesthetic sense and I don\u2019t put mine above other peoples, but I do know that when I first saw the car I was shocked. And I have owned four imperial convertibles.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1736264106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16527194, "authorName": "E.L.Cord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.l.cord/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bill1648 I wonder about the colour myself. The Online Imperial Club has paint chips for 1958, in which neither Spring Green nor Cypress Green appear to be similar to the colour of this car. But I'm no expert. https://www.web.imperialclub.info/Yr/1958/PaintChips/index.htm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736264670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16527213, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @Bill1648, Thank you for your comment, Can you please explain to me how many Cyprus green convertible Imperials were made? No one knows more about these than you. You are truly a great walking knowledge for Imperials. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736264812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16527887, "authorName": "Barryward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryward/", "bidAmount": 15777, "content": "$15,777 bid placed by Barryward", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736270815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16527938, "authorName": "Newy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newy/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Newy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736271100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16527969, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These, and some Cadillacs, are too valuable to modify they way I'd like, but I've always wanted to trim the fins on one and make a slope-back cruiser with taillights integrated into the bumper.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736271207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16528119, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahh These True American classic cars absolutely nothing like them. Big Horse Power Big Chrome Bumpers integrated with lots and lots of character. unlike big round blobs produced today not to mention you need to plug them in? Really. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736272121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16528954, "authorName": "Barryward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryward/", "bidAmount": 17777, "content": "$17,777 bid placed by Barryward", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736274907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16529073, "authorName": "Gman7501", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gman7501/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!!!\r\nThat's all I have", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736275162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16529579, "authorName": "JayKay2430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaykay2430/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would venture to say one \u201cImperial\u201d emblem on this car has more metal content than the front fender on a new Mitsubishi Mirage\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736276362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16529993, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JayKay2430 This author's likes: 4,382\nI would venture to say one \u201cImperial\u201d emblem on this car has more metal content than the front fender on a new Mitsubishi Mirage\u2026\n\nAbsolutely it does", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1736277593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16530182, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pennoak This author's likes: 2,549\r\n@Ironmartonline\r\nAre the seats leather? I assume these photos are one year-old since you said that the red one you sold a year ago and a couple of the photos of this green one show a red one also in the background.\r\n\r\nThe Seats are vinyl, I'm working on the pictures we have of restoration BAT requires just the right size doesn't make it easy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736278100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16530592, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back when this car was new, a compact was your Mom's small mirrored cosmetic case...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1736279171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16532346, "authorName": "oxmead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oxmead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last year for a hemi Imperial. All I can think of is \"We're the ones with the Imperial and we're running last?\" lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736285533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16533173, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pennoak This author\u2019s likes: 2,549\n@Ironmartonline\nAre the seats leather? I assume these photos are one year-old since you said that the red one you sold a year ago and a couple of the photos of this green one show a red one also in the background.\n\nThe Seats are vinyl, I\u2019m working on the pictures we have of restoration BAT requires just the right size doesn\u2019t make it easy. Well here are the restoration pictures not sure how they are going to look I had to enlarge them in order for the to work here on BAT platform Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736293227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16533730, "authorName": "mhrubaiy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhrubaiy/", "bidAmount": 18027, "content": "$18,027 bid placed by mhrubaiy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736299153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16534027, "authorName": "DocMGL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docmgl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With only 46k miles on it, why were the engine and trans rebuilt? I tend to leave well-enough alone.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736303412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16534060, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DocMGL This author's likes: 645\nWith only 46k miles on it, why were the engine and trans rebuilt? I tend to leave well-enough alone.\n\nWell I agree with you I wasn't there nor was the current owner. However full restoration would absolutely include the engine. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736304058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16534339, "authorName": "MARTY_ROTH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marty_roth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bill1648\r\n\r\nThanks for your insight and experience.\r\nI don't know if you remember me, and I'll always hurt over losing out on Harvey's white '58 in Utah so many years back (2003 or so?) when they were affordable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736309146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16534507, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car needs to be driven by a blonde (not her real color) woman with cats eye sunglasses and bright red lipstick.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736314128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16534690, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bill, I have you saved in my phone you are a super contact absolutely full of knowledge and insight. Your many many years in the car business is incredible. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736333202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16534692, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neilpierson25 This author's likes: 1,217\nThis car needs to be driven by a blonde (not her real color) woman with cats eye sunglasses and bright red lipstick.\n\nIf Debra Harry aka Blonde saw this car she would be on over it. however she is now 80yrs old still going strong. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736333302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16536025, "authorName": "Barryward", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryward/", "bidAmount": 18888, "content": "$18,888 bid placed by Barryward", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736355611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16541066, "authorName": "Kimgarnett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimgarnett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does.the top have a cover when down?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736392879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16541568, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kimgarnett Great Question unfortunately we do not have one for the car. This is how my customer purchased it. I'm not sure if these had one @bill1648 would know the answer to this. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736419192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16542255, "authorName": "jradecki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jradecki/", "bidAmount": 19138, "content": "$19,138 bid placed by jradecki", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736434591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16542641, "authorName": "Kimgarnett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimgarnett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, there are snaps alone the chrome trim piece at the back of the top so there was one at some point I would guess.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736438225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16543266, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kimgarnett we are going to look today I'll get back with you. Thank You Jay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736443094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16551609, "authorName": "Pennoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pennoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car should be seen in person..Vinyl interior and not real leather? First indication that shortcuts were taken when it came to restoring it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736527965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16551649, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pennoak Yes I agree with you please come we welcome you. Thank You Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736528209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16553951, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pennoak here are some shots from today yes it is supposed to have a boot for the top very sorry we do not have one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736536916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16556833, "authorName": "Kimgarnett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimgarnett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know who did the top, to be able to match material for boot?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736545981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16556882, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kimgarnett very sorry we do not know", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736546518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16556984, "authorName": "Jimmyinkeywest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmyinkeywest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is sick!!! OMG! It's definitely an acquired taste, in terms of that 'vibrant' vermillion green!! But what a gorgeous piece of midcentury automotive design. And I'm sure it's even better in person!! I'm sure the Sale Price isn't anywhere near where it will be in a few days!!! Definitely a gorgeous vintage autocar.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736547796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16557745, "authorName": "Ironmartonline (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironmartonline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jimmyinkeywest Thank You !! Everything has beauty even with flaws. Just like people love them all and be very very grateful for everything Jay Trevorrow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736556514, "type": "comment"}]