[{"id": 13679563, "authorName": "Olbugger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olbugger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two of these at the same time? Who\u2019d a thunk it? Pretty car with some good modifications. Best of luck with the sale!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708095423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13679900, "authorName": "RSProjectConsult", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsprojectconsult/", "bidAmount": 888, "content": "$888 bid placed by RSProjectConsult", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708098746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13680095, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful Bufford , love the Straight eight it must sound awesome. great brake upgrade too Looks super, lowered it would be a blast todrive", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708100267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13680107, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where's my comment", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708100374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13680142, "authorName": "Drivea55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drivea55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does Bufford mean?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708100634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13680221, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice looking '48 Buick. The gray finish looks good, but I'd rather it be the original Carlsbad Black paint. It's just me...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708101221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13680489, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A super stylish Super Sedanet\r\nVery nice indeed - GWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708102989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13680720, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drivea55, Bufford is just common slang for a Buick. Like Olds for Oldsmobile, Poncho for Pontiac, or Caddy for Cadillac....Interesting to see two '48s at the same time....personally I dig the stance on this one, 2\" down is about perfect for any fullsize car to look sleeker and not drag on every entryway or speed bump. All the anti-lowering guys should take a peek at these two back to back and then try to tell me they don't look better lowered just a bit. Most the factories agreed, if you check out concept cars from back in the day, but then raised the production models back up for real world everyday driving on the roads back then. Now that they're Sunday drivers and car show/cruise in rides, lowering them is a fantastic thing to do..... She's a sweetheart, good luck with your auction.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1708104659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13680842, "authorName": "Reg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like GM styling from this era, and I like this car, but lowering it makes it look a bit like a lowrider.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708105419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13680904, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neverenoughgold\u2026 Gray finish?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708105832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13681396, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such great cars: Straight 8 power. Art Deco styling. What's not to like?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1708108281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13681458, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Specifically, a Buford was a Ford hot rod powered by a Buick engine. This is a Buick, through and through.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1708108508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13687034, "authorName": "thalter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thalter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What would it take to get this back to stock ride height? Just the proper springs?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708132429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13688249, "authorName": "DozerDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dozerdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you take us for a cruise?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708168371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13688431, "authorName": "Darrick_Gurski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darrick_gurski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes. Just replace the springs to get back to normal height. Surprisingly, lowering didn\u2019t change the stance that much. Here is a picture from the previous owner with the original stance.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1708175006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13688649, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are a beautiful body style. I have sold off 2 0f my 52 Buicks in the last 4 years downsizing my stable. I still have 1 52 super 8 left. I like this just the way it is. They ride like a dream stock. I'll be watching this one. @2caddiesandaMach1, so true on the stance.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1708178194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13688653, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by troy_hall", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708178213, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13688658, "authorName": "Mordizzle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mordizzle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After 70 years those springs may have snagged an inch or so. Beautiful Buick!\r\nLove the green\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708178321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13688659, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a NEW set of original Sombrero caps for this. They look SOOOO good on em!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708178326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13688661, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708178351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13688887, "authorName": "whughwhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whughwhite/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by whughwhite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708180841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13689100, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JLsKA510 Sorry, green? It looked gray on my desktop. Anyway, I still prefer the original Carlsbad Black.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708183252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13690346, "authorName": "ghtaboma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghtaboma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cTorpedo-Back\u201d, the height of 40\u2019s style!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708192922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13691391, "authorName": "HAREBALL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hareball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a picture of the underside corrasions ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708196760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13694701, "authorName": "Darrick_Gurski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darrick_gurski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is very little if any underside corrosion. I posted a few more underside pics here but there are a dozen under body pics in the main auction photo section. This used to be a Texas car and has never seen rain since I\u2019ve owned it", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1708213875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13695076, "authorName": "ajhyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajhyman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Cool Car", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708217793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13695203, "authorName": "Hen1340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hen1340/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by Hen1340", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708219609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13696709, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If there is the tiniest bit of surface rust and a seller mentions it when placing their ad with BaT, \"corrosion on the underside\" will appear in the text describing the car. It's just their standard operating procedure.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1708267475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13699112, "authorName": "whughwhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whughwhite/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by whughwhite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708285381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13720391, "authorName": "Waynmon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waynmon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Darrick_Gurski With the conversion to a 12v system do the auxiliary gauges work . They are a 6v set up so we're they converted ..?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708507694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13723173, "authorName": "Darrick_Gurski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darrick_gurski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Waynmon\r\nYes, the gauges work. In fact I had a few sent out for repair.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708542105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13728097, "authorName": "HAREBALL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hareball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any bubbling , cold start and running & driving ? Please", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708565992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13733191, "authorName": "MichaelRyerson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelryerson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When Mickey Cohen's friend pulled up, you could go out to the curb or you could wait for him to come in. You were better off going out to the curb.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708629960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13733791, "authorName": "Romey1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romey1963/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Romey1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708631407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13736114, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When bumpers were BUMPERS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708640363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13736300, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful fastback streamliner. \nLooks like the original Carlsbad Black paint might still be present in the door jambs, on the dash, etc. Great stance.\n\nGLwtA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708642341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13736333, "authorName": "Soldtoday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soldtoday/", "bidAmount": 9150, "content": "$9,150 bid placed by Soldtoday", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708642560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13736964, "authorName": "Romey1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romey1963/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Romey1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708648865, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13737225, "authorName": "1967bonne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967bonne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool. Straight out of a Dick Tracy comic strip!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1708651013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13737609, "authorName": "Darrick_Gurski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darrick_gurski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ lanceinsb\r\nThe tires have excellent tread. I have not taken it on trips longer than 50 miles. Regarding the wiring, I have not touched it. That was done by the previous owner when he upgraded to 12v. It\u2019s just a matter of tucking them up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708654783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13738795, "authorName": "James_Spina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_spina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite simply\u2026 the whole world needs more Sedanets.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1708694918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13739074, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coolest car on BaT today. \r\nGood luck as this one speeds towards the finish line. \ud83c\udfc1", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708697748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13739280, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This from a time when outrageous was considered normal. \r\nJeez Leweez WHAT A CAR!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708699512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13739404, "authorName": "Darrick_Gurski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darrick_gurski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ bosco1970\r\nYes I\u2019ve had it up to 70 mph on the freeway", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708700483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13739525, "authorName": "edsnova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edsnova/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gorgeous car. I looked through all the pics for the \"The seller notes corrosion on the car\u2019s underside\" and...ain't see none?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708701583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13739792, "authorName": "Flapjacksteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flapjacksteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708704027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13739802, "authorName": "4petesake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4petesake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's difficult to sell a car without a start up and driving video. Is it too late?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708704091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13740008, "authorName": "Soldtoday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soldtoday/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Soldtoday", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708705627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13740104, "authorName": "Jailorsurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jailorsurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only reason to not show run/drive vids is that the owner really does not want to sell the car, but needs proof that they attempted to. If I am wrong, please post videos??", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708706432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13740223, "authorName": "Romey1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romey1963/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Romey1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708707295, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13740253, "authorName": "delta25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delta25/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by delta25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708707558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13740537, "authorName": "tomberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomberg/", "bidAmount": 12088, "content": "$12,088 bid placed by tomberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708709472, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13740578, "authorName": "delta25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/delta25/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by delta25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708709757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13740636, "authorName": "Romey1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romey1963/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Romey1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708710077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13740927, "authorName": "46Chris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/46chris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Darrick, short notice, I know, but are you able to share the DOT mfg. date from one of the Cokers? Tread is great, just want to make sure the tires are not more than 10 years old. I had a bias ply blow up on me unexpectedly, due only to age. Thanks!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1708711813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13740970, "authorName": "mikebutts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebutts/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by mikebutts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708712001, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741013, "authorName": "Romey1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romey1963/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Romey1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708712226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741407, "authorName": "whughwhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whughwhite/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by whughwhite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708713386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741455, "authorName": "46Chris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/46chris/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by 46Chris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708713540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741527, "authorName": "mikebutts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebutts/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by mikebutts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708713818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741532, "authorName": "46Chris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/46chris/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by 46Chris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708713824, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741544, "authorName": "mikebutts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebutts/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by mikebutts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708713868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741556, "authorName": "46Chris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/46chris/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by 46Chris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708713898, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741566, "authorName": "mikebutts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebutts/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by mikebutts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708713924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741578, "authorName": "46Chris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/46chris/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by 46Chris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708713949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741596, "authorName": "mikebutts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebutts/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by mikebutts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708714015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741606, "authorName": "46Chris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/46chris/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by 46Chris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708714049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13741650, "authorName": "46Chris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/46chris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/23/24 for $18,000 to 46Chris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708714169, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13741656, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done all!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708714188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13741658, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow good buy", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708714190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13741678, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on your first BaT win, @46Chris!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708714245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13741689, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool Buick. Nice buy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708714278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13741713, "authorName": "GRCHS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grchs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A great looking car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708714346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13742450, "authorName": "46Chris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/46chris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love BaT, long time lurker. I used to be more of a purist, now I'm ok with non-authentic elements such as paint color and interior material, even OK with 12v. Fastbacks have always been my favorites, and Buicks are some of the finest old iron around. To me, the Sedanet is an iconic piece of moving art. I was impressed with all the mechanicals that had been taken care of during the (now) prior owner's 5 years of caretaking.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1708716570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13744384, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations \ud83c\udf7e what a deal", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708722705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13744509, "authorName": "jimreillyjmr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimreillyjmr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Well bought. Congrats. Kudos to now-prior owner for caretaking and making just the right improvements. Love the Sedanet, the straight 8, the plush interior. This one looks cruise-in ready. Enjoy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708723150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13747055, "authorName": "Sheffieldsilver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sheffieldsilver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Repaint from original black. Green chosen looks very close to correct Buick color called Sheridan Green, maybe a shade darker. Yes GM two doors or Club sedans like this model very special as Buicks or Cadillacs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708749433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13748330, "authorName": "58Edsel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58edsel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty. I saw this too late, darn!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708788461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13751912, "authorName": "hr47cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hr47cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another glorious car from the past with 1/10th the comments of some very unimpressive newer cars- doubtful this pattern will change. Reality.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708806464, "type": "comment"}]