[{"id": 16042369, "authorName": "Atom0096", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atom0096/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You had me at V8.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1730845575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16042484, "authorName": "ghtaboma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghtaboma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Straight line acceleration is ok, but don\u2019t turn too quickly!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730845994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16042505, "authorName": "moonbeam996GT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moonbeam996gt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally, a \"Thing\" deserving of the Movie title from the '50's!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1730846070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16042530, "authorName": "Run8nova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/run8nova/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video of wheelie needed", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1730846200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16042574, "authorName": "fyrefast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fyrefast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why oh why do people do things like this to air cooled VWs? I've never seen a Skylark with a Type 1 engine.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1730846426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16042667, "authorName": "Buzd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzd/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Buzd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730846759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16042713, "authorName": "nsanb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsanb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we see a driving video capturing this at speed as well as the rubbing noise when stopping? Thanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730846918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043167, "authorName": "brandol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rubbing noise is coming from the poly bushing between spring plate and torsion tube in the rear", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730850024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043941, "authorName": "brandol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple more videos for you guys!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730859445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044497, "authorName": "CBT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where are the wheelie bars?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730880080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044841, "authorName": "WEM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably not a \u201cdate night\u201d car, but I like it!\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730900665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044907, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally!! a THING with guts...no more thinking: \"I coulda had a V8\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730901440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16045009, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nah, would.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730902958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16045089, "authorName": "CraigInPA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craiginpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a Thing owner, this frightens me! The Thing is little more than tin foil convincingly shaped into a car shape as drawn by a five year old. Safety equipment? Surely you jest! Here's a lap belt to hold you in. Side impact protection? Why would you need that when the doors come off? Rollover protection? Why would you need that with a fold down windscreen and completely removable top? 65hp and drum brakes are perfectly matched to the rolling death trap of the Thing (remember, I'm a Thing owner). A V8 conversion, with disc brakes, is so completely awesome, I don't know why people do the Subaru or Porsche engine upgrades?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1730903844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16045802, "authorName": "brandol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730911050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16045824, "authorName": "brandol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730911262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16046026, "authorName": "1fatrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fatrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brandol Do you have an estimate on what it would cost to fix the rubbing noise?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730912796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16046029, "authorName": "1fatrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fatrod/", "bidAmount": 1111, "content": "$1,111 bid placed by 1fatrod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730912809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16046463, "authorName": "Eric_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the same engine used by Pete Brock in his type 2 hang glider support vehicle. At the time, he needed the power to access launch points. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-volkswagen-bus-25/", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730916113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16046491, "authorName": "Eric_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@type3tom Its back!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730916217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16047000, "authorName": "mick59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mick59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just because you can do something does not mean you should (eye roll).", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1730917949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16048342, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 3551, "content": "$3,551 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730922667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16055047, "authorName": "brandol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1fatrod my mechanic said spring plate bushings and it\u2019d be 4hrs to replace both sides.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731003030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16078584, "authorName": "EVMvroom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evmvroom/", "bidAmount": 3651, "content": "$3,651 bid placed by EVMvroom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731257180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16082606, "authorName": "Jimmahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend in Dallas had one of these with a 231 Buick V6 in it. it was nice to drive with good torque and you could keep up with traffic. The original motor would be useless in Dallas traffic.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731290040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16093300, "authorName": "felipechicoh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felipechicoh/", "bidAmount": 3775, "content": "$3,775 bid placed by felipechicoh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731421599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16093308, "authorName": "topsdown72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topsdown72/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by topsdown72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731421669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16093314, "authorName": "felipechicoh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felipechicoh/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by felipechicoh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731421702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16093594, "authorName": "Brewster996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster996/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Brewster996", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731424424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16094012, "authorName": "935DP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/935dp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well the bidding is at a type1 pace. Almost time to turn up that V8 power..\r\nGreat SoCal ripper! Best @brandol in the home stretch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731428169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16094560, "authorName": "ChattanoogaJSB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chattanoogajsb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have never seen prices for brakes, basic suspension and labor that high. And I work on aircooled Porsche and know the drill- astounding. But makes for an interesting auction as usual!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731432431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16097553, "authorName": "AussieBenz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aussiebenz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the weight distribution front and rear? Surely driven at speed this thing would be lethal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731443585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16097634, "authorName": "oceanspa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oceanspa/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by oceanspa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731443811, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097726, "authorName": "Buzd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzd/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Buzd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444065, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097906, "authorName": "topsdown72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/topsdown72/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by topsdown72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097931, "authorName": "Mike2750", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike2750/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Mike2750", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444753, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097976, "authorName": "Frankieballs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankieballs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How easy would it be to cut 4 cylinders out of it, and flatten the rest out \u2026 like a pancake?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731444876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098132, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 5551, "content": "$5,551 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731445406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098148, "authorName": "l.a.brooks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l.a.brooks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did I miss a video that showed this Thing being driven at highway speeds? I had a 74 for over 40 years and I only took it over 65mph a few times because it was a little unsettling. Took it up 75 once and it was a rather scary feeling with the noise and buffeting/twitchiness it developed over 70. Don't get me wrong I drove a GT3 on the Autobahn at just under 300KPH so I don't mind a bit of fast driving (and it felt safer than my Thing at 75).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731445667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098324, "authorName": "Hywyflyr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hywyflyr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve driven this \u201cThing\u201d when the previous owner had it. It\u2019s pretty tame. The huge rear tires keep the added weight in the rear under control. The wider track makes it stable with the added ground clearance. Definitely not a 100mph car but very good around town. Draws a crowd were ever it goes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731445951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098369, "authorName": "Lawaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawaters/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by Lawaters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446146, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098373, "authorName": "luman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luman/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by luman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446167, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098377, "authorName": "Lawaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawaters/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by Lawaters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446178, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098394, "authorName": "luman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luman/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by luman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098399, "authorName": "jamcracker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamcracker/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by jamcracker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446265, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098400, "authorName": "Lawaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawaters/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Lawaters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098403, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 7251, "content": "$7,251 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098410, "authorName": "Lawaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawaters/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Lawaters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098425, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 7951, "content": "$7,951 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098427, "authorName": "brandol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incase people don\u2019t see you coming I also didn\u2019t post the video of the air horn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731446344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098441, "authorName": "luman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luman/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by luman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098445, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 8251, "content": "$8,251 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098449, "authorName": "SeaSki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaski/", "bidAmount": 8351, "content": "$8,351 bid placed by SeaSki", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098457, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 8551, "content": "$8,551 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098461, "authorName": "SeaSki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaski/", "bidAmount": 8651, "content": "$8,651 bid placed by SeaSki", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098473, "authorName": "Jsgabe4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsgabe4/", "bidAmount": 8755, "content": "$8,755 bid placed by Jsgabe4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098472, "authorName": "CarDogThreePedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardogthreepedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4.57-gears\u2026well snap my neck. The 265/75\u2019s out back oughta calm those down a little. I do like the custom hood. It reminds me of the old-timey firewood doors on the outside of an old cabin. \nThe exhaust routing is excellent. What a fun buggy this would be. \n@Eric_T - Thank you for sharing the link to Pete Brock\u2019s similar-powered VW Bus.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731446494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098483, "authorName": "SeaSki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaski/", "bidAmount": 8855, "content": "$8,855 bid placed by SeaSki", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446501, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098514, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 8955, "content": "$8,955 bid placed by ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098544, "authorName": "SeaSki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its all you @ronst as you have long arms and deep pockets :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731446642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098559, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 11/12/24 at $8,955", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731446707, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16102402, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$29,101. In parts and labor\u2026.wow.\n\nIf I wanted a fast Thing, I would source a Scudders performance motor, and keep things air cooled.\nhttps://www.renooffroad.com/vw-air-cooled-motors-built-to-order/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731509427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16103730, "authorName": "ronst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/13/2024 for $10,000 to ronst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731518971, "type": "bat-rnm-accepted"}, {"id": 16103759, "authorName": "SeaSki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seaski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @ronst and all that money you saved on that 500k can be distributed amongst many cars instead of one LOL.\r\nEnjoy and wear it well sir.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731519200, "type": "comment"}]