[{"id": 16043572, "authorName": "Fragmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fragmaster/", "bidAmount": 1972, "content": "$1,972 bid placed by Fragmaster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730854611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16043617, "authorName": "bbilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another street cat. Beautiful family car. I tip my hat. Well done.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730854993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043632, "authorName": "AtlasRearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atlasrearden/", "bidAmount": 4547, "content": "$4,547 bid placed by AtlasRearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730855172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16043661, "authorName": "rlrl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlrl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The luggage rack is a gorgeous piece of sculpture! If an option I have never seen a photo of one like it.\r\n\r\nNot sure what to put on it but it is the fastest looking rack I have ever seen! \r\nLooks easily removed and installed too!\r\n\r\nWhat would you put on it?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730855646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043716, "authorName": "MaranelloBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maranelloboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if this car was resprayed with lacquer at some point? The cracking finish isn't something you normally see in enamel.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730856342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043719, "authorName": "EndlessMiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/endlessmiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a CB radio I spy - ala Cannonball Run?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730856376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043721, "authorName": "bbilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rlrl. To answer your question. I would mount a base for the American Red White and Blue flag.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730856443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043727, "authorName": "MaranelloBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maranelloboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car looks like a time capsule and appears mostly stock. Good bones...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730856528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043728, "authorName": "GG7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gg7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d just do a full, bare metal respray in silver; take it back to original", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730856533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043734, "authorName": "bbilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EndlessMiles. Looks like a stereo equalizer to me.?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730856572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043771, "authorName": "bbilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has anyone got to the picture of the old key scabbard. Amusing. Someone wrote Ford Pantera on a tag. I'll bet that the old man in Italy is rolling around grumbling.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730857007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043798, "authorName": "shellkop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shellkop/", "bidAmount": 9876, "content": "$9,876 bid placed by shellkop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730857384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16043815, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rlrl Yes, the dealership put this rack on. I have the sales book from the manufacturer. It is very easy to take off. It is held on by 4 thumb screws on the inside of the decklid.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730857693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043826, "authorName": "MikeDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikedrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is exactly the kind of Pantera the BaT market seems to favor. \n\nThe luggage rack is a year one modification, made by an aftermarket Pantera parts specialist back when the cars were new, called Gran Turismo. It\u2019s a bit ironic considering the Pantera has by far the largest trunk ever fitted to any mid-engined exotic, so an accessory rack was rather unnecessary. It\u2019s an interesting conversation piece though. It removes easily, leaving the four mounting brackets affixed to the decklid.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1730857813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043837, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MaranelloBoy This car was resprayed by the dealership before the family purchased it in the mid 70's. What we can not tell is if it was painted black for the original owner in 1973. There seems to be no record of that.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730857937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043852, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EndlessMiles It is a stereo equalizer. There was a stereo upgrade done. We have all the original manuals for the different components.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730858074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043878, "authorName": "cslover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cslover/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by cslover", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730858481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16043887, "authorName": "Sebring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sebring/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many miles has the car been driven in the past year. I recognize that it was owned by your late father and i'm trying to determine how long it sat unused after his passing. Thanks and sorry about your father.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730858600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16043935, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sebring Thank you. A rough guess would be that it had been sitting for alittle over a year in the garage. We have been driving it every few days to stretch its legs and prep it for the sale. We have probably put 60 miles on it since pulling it out from his garage.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1730859404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044199, "authorName": "donrs57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donrs57/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by donrs57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730864976, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16044297, "authorName": "Racing_Unlimited", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racing_unlimited/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Racing_Unlimited", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730867502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16044298, "authorName": "donrs57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donrs57/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by donrs57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730867551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16044382, "authorName": "leesdiamonds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leesdiamonds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Obviously a well enjoyed & taken care of Pantera. Rare opportunity to own an unmolested and loved car with known history. Tools Space Saver Spare & Pantera luggage rack - I\u2019ve never seen one . Awesome!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730870958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044498, "authorName": "RickMZ06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickmz06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember sitting in one of these in my late teens and found would not be able to drive one as I was 6' 2\" tall. Is my memory still correct or can someone my height drive it in relative comfort?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730880201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044505, "authorName": "MikeDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikedrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RickMZ06 There are all sorts of people who are taller (and likely bigger) than you who own and enjoy Panteras. They lend themselves to modification so lowered floor pans, pedals spaced forward, thin seats are all available for those so inclined. \r\n\r\nThe president of the Pantera Owners Club of America some years back was a gentle giant, probably 6 foot 5, 300+ pounds? His car had no seats at all! It just had a piece of plywood on the floor and another on the rear panel, upholstered with foam and fabric to make rudimentary seats. Oddly, the guy he bought it from was similarly proportioned, and it was he who actually fabricated the big-guy seating arrangement.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1730881570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044568, "authorName": "Stocknawe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stocknawe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always interesting stories associated with long term ownership, so Owner please share a few. \ud83d\ude4f BTW 60 series tires on the back, not 50. GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730890394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044588, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So nice to see one of these here that hasn't been flared and betailed. Love the earlier cars minus the rubber Fed bumpers. Also, extra points for having the A/C in ship shape before the auction. \r\n\r\nOne pretty Black Panther.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!\r\n\r\n@boaboyoz \r\n\r\nWhere would you park this is in Brooklyn?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730891200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044687, "authorName": "h72183761", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h72183761/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there anything on the car that is inoperative? Anything that needs attention on day one or can I drive it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730896707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044709, "authorName": "1889", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1889/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice looking car. It looks like the rear frame supports and radiator core support are going to need some attention in the near future.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730897439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044792, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best color for a Pantera.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730899756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16044836, "authorName": "westsideguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westsideguy/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by westsideguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730900436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16045002, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RickMZ06 Panteras are tight for taller people. My 6' 3\" friend fit in it for a ride but he did slouch down.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730902856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16045027, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@h72183761 Everything is functioning as it should. All the lights, horns, wipers, turn signals, gauges and the A/C. It was well maintained over the many years of ownership.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730903159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16045532, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's always good to see one of these that's stock(ish), and hasn't been hijacked by the \"gold chains and spray tan\" crowd.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730908627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16045723, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth not on the street lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730910247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16046361, "authorName": "Jgwong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgwong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hotrodscott. Nice! Been looking for a least molested pre-L. May I come to see it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730915484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16047206, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jgwong yes. We can set up a time for you ti look at it. Just direct message me in the contact seller section. Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730918504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16048415, "authorName": "moremoney2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moremoney2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe this might be one of the last built pre-L models (3/72), since my \u201cL\u201d model was built in 6/72. Car appears to have been maintained over the years with necessary replacement/upgrades, without being significantly modified. Good candidate for a dry ice underbody to reveal any defects and a repaint. I did a long road trip in my Pantera from IN to FL and back. I\u2019m 5\u20197\u201d and this car fit me perfectly. Anyone over 5\u201911\u201d may get uncomfortable, but you\u2019ll look good doing it. Be ready for many questions and conversations if you own a Pantera.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1730922936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16048563, "authorName": "moremoney2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moremoney2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noticed the headers and exhaust have been upgraded. Has the dual-point distributor or carburetor been changed? Water pump, radiator and cooling fans? U-joints? Clutch? Other noticeable changes are the coolant pipes, overflow tank and water temp gage, steering wheel, shifter knob, fuel filler, luggage rack, shocks, radial tires. All good or necessary. Rare to still have the wipers in place.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730924094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16051201, "authorName": "MikeDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikedrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moremoney2 The last car before the introduction of the L-model was #4268, made in late July 1972\u2026.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730935198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16051757, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moremoney2. I have taken photos of the carburetor and distributor for you. I know the radiator was swapped out. I have the original one in a box that is included. There is also a brand new set of headman headers included with the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730941662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16052358, "authorName": "ottowerlin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottowerlin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have 2229, Dad got it in 1976 and had the floor pan dropped. He was 6\u20197\u201d and somehow fit. I\u2019m 6\u20192\u201d and obviously have no issues. You\u2019ll be happy if you buy this car!\ud83d\ude99", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730950956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16052677, "authorName": "YaRight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yaright/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moremoney2 - good to know about size. I ~used~ to be 5'7\" now probably 5'5.\"\r\nI'd be able to see over the steering wheel and reach the pedals? (lol) Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730961185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16057526, "authorName": "AnthonyVaccaro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anthonyvaccaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Pantera and I\u2019m interested, but I\u2019m unclear on the comments. Did the floorpan on this car in the auction have the floorpan dropped?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731010984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16058671, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AnthonyVaccaro Sorry for the confusion. This floorpan has not been modified. That was @ottowerlin that commented that about his car, not ours", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731013862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060594, "authorName": "AtlasRearden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atlasrearden/", "bidAmount": 45047, "content": "$45,047 bid placed by AtlasRearden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731031522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16068167, "authorName": "mainstreetmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainstreetmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "49 YEARS, its like selling a family member...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731107250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16068389, "authorName": "MattysGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattysgarage/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by MattysGarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731109792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16071300, "authorName": "Thumperdiesel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thumperdiesel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would love more visible photos of the paint cracking and any and all rust", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731170353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16073901, "authorName": "Mixie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mixie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im in PVE and not a tire kicker. When can I schedule an inspection?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731181357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16075156, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mixie please send me a direct email through the contact seller. We can set something up for tomorrow or monday", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731185301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16075188, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thumperdiesel being a black car is very hard to pick up the paint checking. It\u2019s mainly on the roof and hood. The only rust is pictured in this add. Mainly the surface rust on the front valance. If you\u2019d like to set up a inspection you can contact me in the contact seller section", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731185411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16076079, "authorName": "westsideguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westsideguy/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by westsideguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731192579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16076813, "authorName": "donrs57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donrs57/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by donrs57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731204448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16078548, "authorName": "9192AERO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/9192aero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the re-paint, this dealership must have had a thing for black Panteras. My car #4359 which I purchased from the original owner three years ago, came from the same folks but started life in white. It was manufactured 9/72 but not sold until 4/74. Must have been a slow moving color hence the repaint in black?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731256857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16078766, "authorName": "MikeDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikedrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This dealership did a good business of buying up unsold Panteras from other dealers and reselling them in the red-hot San Diego market. Those that were deemed to be in undesirable colors (principally orange and green, but apparently also white) were painted black, a color that was never available from the factory. This afforded them a more or less exclusive product to offer. \n\nIt has been widely reported that 1974 Panteras were never offered for sale in California. This is categorically untrue, largely due to the efforts of this one dealer. While the state prohibited Ford from distributing 1974 models, there was no way for them to prevent individual dealers from privately importing them from other states. And so they did!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1731259270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16079370, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you gentlemen for the input of the color change. I will defer to those posting as I am not a Pantera expert but can only go off the story of that when the car was brought home in 1974 it was black. We can confirm that it was never resprayed during the current ownership. \r\nWhat we can all agree is that Panteras look pretty amazing in all black!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731265877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16080025, "authorName": "1jhannay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1jhannay/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by 1jhannay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731271506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16085879, "authorName": "Thinktin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinktin/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by Thinktin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731351493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16091620, "authorName": "MattysGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattysgarage/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by MattysGarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731374214, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16093338, "authorName": "Hotrodscott (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning on the last day of bidding. I will be with the car all day if anyone has any last questions or needs any photos.\r\n The family gathered last night to say goodbye to their father's favorite car and the daughter wanted me to post something from her to all of you:\r\n\"Yes, it is like a family member. I remember the day dad brought the car home and having so many fond memories of riding around in it with him. When I turned 16, getting to drive a Pantera was something I will never forget. My dad knew that we both loved the car and never sold it for that reason. Now that he has passed away, its time for it to go to another loving home that will cherish it as much as we did and make lots of new memories.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1731422002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16094156, "authorName": "pickjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pickjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Over the years I've owned 3 of these wonderful cars and they were my daily driver. This was back when they were just used cars but what a used car! Being 6\"1' I would remove the 2 bolts that held the seat back upright in place to the seat bottom and tilt the back a bit. Worked great. \r\nOne time I was heading north on the 405 freeway about 6:30AM. No one was on the road and I punched it. Well, the shaft that holds the aircleaner in place came loose and dropped into the carb at WOT. As you know, these did not have the greatest brakes, so a 90+ and gaining I turned the key off. Wow, you should have seen the flames from unburned fuel. Anyway, coasted of the freeway, found the shaft, retightened it and drove off without issue. Great memories!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1731429424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16094269, "authorName": "Kaymatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaymatt/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by Kaymatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731430154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16096176, "authorName": "BigGar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biggar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the beautifully preserved interior!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731439069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096205, "authorName": "Stocknawe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stocknawe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ESQL88427 Handy trick, as for my L36, I took photos so I know it has 2 bolt mains. \ud83e\udee3 As I mentioned earlier, I went with a milder Isky solid lifter cam and lighter compression. Everything on top is L88 except the distributor and exhaust manifold on mine. Changed the wimpy L36 into a firebreather, running factory air and PS. I see this one has a lazy eye, most likely a bad can or loose vacuum hose, easily fixed. Back in the day, small blockers would duck for cover when a 427 firebreather would show up and rightly so. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731439198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096230, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When these first came out, I spent a good many attempts trying to convince my Dad that while not an inconsiderable sum, $10.5K was a real bargain for one of these. Never worked, but much later he did concede that I was right. Timing is everything... GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731439306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096659, "authorName": "TedHSJr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedhsjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Billyblyth This is what he should have done and you could buy a lot of these: If you invested $10500 in the S&P 500 at the beginning of 1972, you would have about $2,344,064.53 at the end of 2024,", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731440796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096806, "authorName": "Stocknawe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stocknawe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoops sorry meant to post in a different auction. \ud83e\udee3", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731441264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096937, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TedHSJr\r\n\r\nGee Ted, then I'd be just a bit short on that Lambo that went for $2.5 million a week or so ago... lol Just kidding, you're probably right!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731441717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16097098, "authorName": "Fathead69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fathead69/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by Fathead69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731442285, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097201, "authorName": "donrs57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donrs57/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by donrs57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731442594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097254, "authorName": "dalarue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dalarue/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by dalarue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731442754, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097371, "authorName": "Soberescort1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soberescort1/", "bidAmount": 63500, "content": "$63,500 bid placed by Soberescort1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731443103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097689, "authorName": "Fathead69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fathead69/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Fathead69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731443952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097712, "authorName": "1969B9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1969b9/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "$65,500 bid placed by 1969B9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097719, "authorName": "Fathead69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fathead69/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by Fathead69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097730, "authorName": "itlljustsit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itlljustsit/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by itlljustsit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097765, "authorName": "Fathead69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fathead69/", "bidAmount": 69000, "content": "$69,000 bid placed by Fathead69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444165, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097791, "authorName": "itlljustsit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itlljustsit/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by itlljustsit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097813, "authorName": "Fathead69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fathead69/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by Fathead69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097848, "authorName": "Thinktin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinktin/", "bidAmount": 71500, "content": "$71,500 bid placed by Thinktin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097873, "authorName": "brunerlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brunerlaw/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by brunerlaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097897, "authorName": "Soberescort1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soberescort1/", "bidAmount": 73500, "content": "$73,500 bid placed by Soberescort1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097932, "authorName": "Fathead69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fathead69/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by Fathead69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444754, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097939, "authorName": "Soberescort1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soberescort1/", "bidAmount": 75500, "content": "$75,500 bid placed by Soberescort1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097983, "authorName": "Fathead69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fathead69/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by Fathead69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444894, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16097995, "authorName": "Soberescort1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soberescort1/", "bidAmount": 76500, "content": "$76,500 bid placed by Soberescort1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731444922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098024, "authorName": "Fathead69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fathead69/", "bidAmount": 77000, "content": "$77,000 bid placed by Fathead69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731445018, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16098028, "authorName": "mainstreetmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainstreetmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "POK, when was last time you saw one of these sell for under $100K?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731445030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098040, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Especially an early one...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731445085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098049, "authorName": "HPBrian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hpbrian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all the time in this condition", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731445118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098058, "authorName": "Fathead69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fathead69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/12/24 for $77,000 to Fathead69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731445138, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16098063, "authorName": "mainstreetmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainstreetmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Huh?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731445156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098065, "authorName": "ThorsHammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorshammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And,,,,, now... under 100k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731445158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098071, "authorName": "panteraman2017", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panteraman2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731445178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098073, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HPBrian\r\n\r\nI lower my flag in salute...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731445181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098075, "authorName": "Kaymatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaymatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyer got a good deal !", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731445192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098077, "authorName": "southernstar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southernstar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Expected the reserve to be higher than that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731445194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098118, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy. Great driver. Enjoy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731445371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098112, "authorName": "73BroncoExplr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/73broncoexplr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to have one of these some day!! Well bought at 77k", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731445376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098165, "authorName": "1889", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1889/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is considerable rust in the rear frame support area that will need to be addressed. Also the radiator core support is rusted to shreds. I'd say this was about exactly the right price for the buyer and seller.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731445494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098225, "authorName": "mainstreetmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainstreetmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didnt look at pictures or comments before I posted, my bad folks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731445620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098868, "authorName": "KenGreen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kengreen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seemed like a very good candidate for a to original restoration? The Pantera community seems very different from the Corvette community where originality rules?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731447774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16101174, "authorName": "troutwilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troutwilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mainstreetmotors, my spreadsheet back to 7/19/2021 shows the average = $99,454. Low = $41,000 on 1/2/2023 (a real project). High = $221,000 on 4/4/2023.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731470573, "type": "comment"}]