[{"id": 16218346, "authorName": "Boeingpilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boeingpilot/", "bidAmount": 1967, "content": "$1,967 bid placed by Boeingpilot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732646793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16219072, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks to be a converted panel van. Any info on the conversion?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732649306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16220028, "authorName": "Catana246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catana246/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You have a smooth top, final year (German production) T1 Westfalia. Might be beneficial to add this to your description. GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732652661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16220271, "authorName": "Pontiacjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who doesn\u2019t love a split VW Bus? There is a lot to like here, and some things not so much. I\u2019m no VW expert, but isn\u2019t the fan belt on upside down (photo 95)? Incorrect ice box (if I\u2019m not mistaken) and I don\u2019t think this is a Westphalia, and a T1 is a beetle, T2 is a Bus. Let\u2019s hear from you VW experts out there. Nevertheless, it\u2019s a wonderful VW split bus that\u2019s going to make the new owner very happy! GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732653757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16220617, "authorName": "67typeone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67typeone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Originally a panel van, type 21, which has the \u201cwalk through\u201d option, meaning bucket seats. Looks to be a nice home made camper conversion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732654779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16220893, "authorName": "VWTony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwtony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pontiacjohn the belt confuses me also! The T2 designation was given to all the buses. 1949 to 1967 all got the type one known as T1 engine. The bay window 1968 to 1979 North American buses started getting the T4 engine in 1972 to 79. I believe the European bay Windows continued with the T1 engine and that Europe did not get the T4 engine. I\u2019m not sure about Africa and Australia. This is a nice looking conversion Bus. It\u2019s nice and dry underneath. Very honest presentation. I see some bodywork in the passenger door. It would be a good idea to bring a magnet when looking at it. I would like to see compression checks on the engine also .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732655842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16224220, "authorName": "Pontiacjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, can we get some video\u2019s of driving? And how about a couple of photos with the cargo doors open, and the ice box (fridge?) And where is the spare?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732675686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16234192, "authorName": "timandsons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timandsons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We restored our bus 10 years ago and in preparation I read a book called Restoring a VW bus. It proved to right on in saying that a fine, dry bus will almost certainly need (to remove all rust) new rear quarters, new lower cargo door sections, rockers, and outer portions of cabin floors. Mine looked perfect, but needed these things. I say this for those who are calculating bringing a bus to like new condition. It's all straightforward work and the parts are good and cheap. If a bus has good metal in the window openings (e.g. skylights and windshields) that is a huge plus. This bus looks great and brings back great memories.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732798909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235261, "authorName": "sdmjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmjake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "need to see under the front floor mats...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732813209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235983, "authorName": "Pontiacjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, whats up with the ignition switch (photo 63)? Looks like driver and passenger inside door handles were replaced with aftermarket window cranks. What rust issues/bondo does buyer need to be concerned with?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732822489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16238054, "authorName": "PA_Robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pa_robert/", "bidAmount": 2365, "content": "$2,365 bid placed by PA_Robert", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732867350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16239536, "authorName": "jsholes24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsholes24/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by jsholes24", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732899810, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16241223, "authorName": "FUNWCARS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the mileage on the 1.9 from rebuild? Was the clutch replaced at the time of engine install?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732906723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16241336, "authorName": "FUNWCARS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have photos of the other 2 storage areas with the doors open?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732907147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16241370, "authorName": "FUNWCARS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the heater/heater boxes work?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732907273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16241734, "authorName": "FUNWCARS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Age and wear on tires? I see the rear brakes were done in 2019, how are the front brakes?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732908576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16241747, "authorName": "FUNWCARS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732908657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16245671, "authorName": "NickyDiB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickydib/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by NickyDiB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732920980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16252219, "authorName": "Pontiacjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller M.I.A? Lots of unanswered questions. Inquiring minds need to know. Still GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733002500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16254182, "authorName": "smitty122", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smitty122/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow....15 grand without a question answered.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733062483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16255437, "authorName": "cal804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal804/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "was the transmission upgraded to a Freeway Flyer? Will it make a driving trip to the West Coast in it's present condition? Please answer previous questions aboout rust and Bondo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733076145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16256358, "authorName": "bertha_the_vwbus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bertha_the_vwbus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the bungee core attached to the radio slot used to keep the transmission in 4th, i.e does it shift through all gears and not pop out?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733079937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16259204, "authorName": "61Bathtub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/61bathtub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The storage and pannels inside are factory camper (not a conversion) I have owned 2 of these.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733105560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16259411, "authorName": "61Bathtub", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/61bathtub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Both of my split window campers had the walk thru option as well. The rear side windos were different (and I think camper specific.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733110217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16259537, "authorName": "Pontiacjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, the body was \u201crepainted in white\u201d, what was the original color, or colors? Thx.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733115160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16260179, "authorName": "cal804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal804/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller are you out there? This is rather unusual to not respond to any questions. If you would interact you might see more bids. I am interested in bidding but your failure to respond is concerning.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733150418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16266422, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller--- oh where oh where can he be..??\r\nNice bus that will probably go RNM due to lack of everything from @seller\r\nor someone will get this baby cheap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733184340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16266595, "authorName": "ValerieStewart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriestewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry I haven't answered your comments it's because I'm not sure about some of your questions so I would not want to give you information that I don't understand. Thanks!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1733186266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16266878, "authorName": "cal804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal804/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok let\u2019s start simple how long have you owned it and what have you done to it? Do you know what work was done on it by whomever you got it from? There seems to be some cracks visible indicating bondo also some slight bubbling in paint indicates rust. When you drive it can you get on the freeway and keep up with traffic and does it shift smoothly through the gears?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733189131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16268325, "authorName": "ValerieStewart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriestewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drive it without any problems. I had a guy that knew how to work on VW's do everything that needed to be done. I've never painted it, just drove it to camp in, rented it out for weddings, won the best of the best in car show, and rented it out for birthday parties.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1733234889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16268330, "authorName": "ValerieStewart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriestewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One more thing it shifts smoothly and I love driving it!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1733234969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16268407, "authorName": "ValerieStewart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriestewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've had my 67 VW camper since May of 2019. My purpose in having it was to camp and we did camp in it, however, my husband has had two knee surgeries, and needs a hip surgery so camping is getting hard for him. We thought it best to let it go. Also, the name of my VW is Gillmore. So much fun having a camper and we make friends going places because people love to look at Gillmore!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1733235864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16268446, "authorName": "Leica356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leica356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The American camper interior appears to be a California Road Runner. Although most of it appears to have been refinished and modified.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733236453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16268639, "authorName": "longhorizon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longhorizon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A testy bunch here today! This seller is new to BaT and doing her best to keep up\u2026\nLooks like a great bus to me, lovingly and respectfully maintained. Used as intended and now looking for a good home.\nI realize that BaT is all about asking questions and \u2018vetting\u2019 a sale but minor concerns shouldn\u2019t keep one from bidding. No matter what you might discover after completing the purchase, there is virtually nothing that can\u2019t be fixed in less than a day\u2019s work. Parts are universally available and downright cheap. Gilmore looks like he\u2019s lived in a healthy climate most of his life. A knowledgeable buyer here will make out very well, regardless of where the hammer falls in the end. GLWTA.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1733238591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16268765, "authorName": "Jmleavelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmleavelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For anyone concerned about the \u201ccorrosion\u201d on the bottom. What is seen, is a very thin layer on the surface of the sheetmetal. No structural corrosion. If you leave it alone, it probably will remain like it is for another 20 years\u2026.\r\nI have owned more than 65 VW Transporters, and most of them looked like this !\r\nI never even gave them another thought, and they never got worse\u2026\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733239798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16268906, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller can we get a better picture of the paint and body where there appears to be a crack or deep scratch (can't tell) in pic 17? I would typically assume that is a crack in bondo repair, but don't want to make that assumption. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733240912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16269850, "authorName": "mccoy34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mccoy34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s beautiful!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733248614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16269967, "authorName": "Steeelhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steeelhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great looking vehicle. Cozy/warm interior. It looks like loads of fun. \r\n\r\nThe windows look different, with a crank. Are those the optional jalousie windows?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1733249128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16270201, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller any chance you can reply with requested photo or at least a description of the area in question? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733249927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16270443, "authorName": "bugnbox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bugnbox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller ...do you have a photo of the \"M code\" tag that sits behind the passenger seat? This shows good production information that I would be very interested in seeing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733250608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16270751, "authorName": "ValerieStewart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriestewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not where the VW is located tight now. I'm at work. Sorry!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733251491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16270849, "authorName": "neverdnf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverdnf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool period correct looking bus. Lots of unanswered questions, but this is how I'd like to buy one. I don't really see anything that scares me away. I'd be bidding at this price, but I need to finish my 65 Westfalia project first. This one deserves some more money IMO.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1733251790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16270862, "authorName": "tomscaccianoce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomscaccianoce/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by tomscaccianoce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733251828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16270870, "authorName": "chobbsey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chobbsey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All bids are caveat emptor, and perhaps this one especially so. Despite that, $25K would be a steal for this little beaut.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733251864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16270893, "authorName": "NickyDiB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickydib/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by NickyDiB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733251939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16271001, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man this one is really a gamble with so little feedback unfortunately", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733252260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16271251, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller seems like it doesn't matter that this is an auction", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733253110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16271332, "authorName": "cal804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal804/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by cal804", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733253384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16271370, "authorName": "NickyDiB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickydib/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by NickyDiB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733253469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16271416, "authorName": "cal804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal804/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by cal804", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733253616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16271421, "authorName": "NickyDiB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickydib/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by NickyDiB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733253633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16271427, "authorName": "cal804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal804/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by cal804", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733253646, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16271451, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by Seeya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733253715, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16271460, "authorName": "cal804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal804/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by cal804", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733253730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16271493, "authorName": "60vwbus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/60vwbus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "67 buses had reverse lights above the taillights", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733253826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16271506, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 12/3/24 at $20,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733253850, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16271543, "authorName": "neverdnf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverdnf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can understand not bidding more in this situation, but I also wouldn\u2019t have sold it for that price either. Hope a fair deal can be made. Looks like a sweet bus to me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733253953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16271560, "authorName": "Mithril911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mithril911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unhappy Gillmore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733253996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16271679, "authorName": "MintOverGrove", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mintovergrove/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@longhorizon\r\nYour astute observations of this particular auction are being proved out by the cautious but steady bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733254363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16272049, "authorName": "Pontiacjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pontiacjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Both driver and passenger front windshields, and driver and passenger door side windows leak water as shown by the discolored and damaged wood panels below the windows. Seller should have disclosed that, since they knew or should have known of the problem. Just sayin\u2019.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733255732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16272299, "authorName": "bugnbox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bugnbox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@60vwbus early 67 models didn't have the reverse lights...looking at the vin number on this one it was a late 66 build, so that could be the reason.\r\n\r\n@seller that M Code tag I mentioned behind the passengers front seat will have the production date, original color, options and port of delivery. Id be very curious to see that if it is possible to post it after the close of auction.\r\n\r\nSorry it didn't reach your reserve, but I do totally understand holding out for more.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733256593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16272904, "authorName": "ValerieStewart (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriestewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked behind the passenger seat and I couldn't find it. I'm sorry!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733258806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16272990, "authorName": "bugnbox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bugnbox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller ...no worries, thanks for checking. It must have been removed at some point. Unfortunate, but common.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733259168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16274316, "authorName": "smitty122", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smitty122/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an auto auction with time restraints. I see no \"testy\" posts, just reasonable questions on a vehicle that has enough issues to qualify asking them. To assume that any repair will be cheap and take a day to take care of is just unrealistic. It seems the seller knew enough that the bids weren't high enough to meet her reserve but not enough to answer reasonable questions about condition. Just a friendly suggestion going forward. Timed car auctions need attention and a reasonable amount of knowledge about what you are selling in order to get reasonable bidding. Gathering answers to the questions asked in this auction should prove most helpful for the next time you list the van for sale. BaT members are mostly a pleasant and knowledgeable group.\r\nI hope this has been a great learning experience and we wish you good luck with the future sale of Gilmore!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1733264137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16277983, "authorName": "cal804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cal804/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/04/2024 for $23,000 to cal804", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733332882, "type": "bat-rnm-accepted"}]