[{"id": 16226012, "authorName": "50merc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/50merc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that tears in the front seats? What front end damage was there? What was the frame repair? Got some better pics of the cracked glove compartment cover?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732723340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16226048, "authorName": "Nsarge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsarge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo 80 looks weird. Like rust thru. Maybe just shadows. Original black vinyl 'front sport seat' - Interior appears to be completely swapped out. I've never seen a convertible with cloth interior. \r\nAny pics of the trunk?\r\nAmazing what it costs to have a shop do all the work. Interesting car. GLWTA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1732723539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16226283, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Learned to drive on our 66 cutlass F85. Same 330 V8, but ours had roll up windows and vinyl seats. One thing I learned about driving with that car, is that drum brakes can quickly fade, if coming down from a high speed run.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732725505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16226335, "authorName": "johnnunez29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnunez29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. But that damage looks to be on pure bondo . Or am I seeing it wrong?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732725895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16226603, "authorName": "oldassgoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldassgoat/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by oldassgoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732727916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16227979, "authorName": "braktrcr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braktrcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Note to self: If ever in Palm Beach, avoid Palm Beach Garage. I'm sorry if you see this PBG but oil at $20 per quart and $1,000 to R&R rear brakes, plus the parts ? Wow I don't think I could sleep at night. \r\n This is a nice car, but it has a way to go. I wish the seller all the best with this auction", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1732733489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16232620, "authorName": "Toys4Boys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toys4boys/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Toys4Boys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732752020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16232749, "authorName": "mrjasenr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjasenr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@braktrcr No fn kidding. The rates they charged are crazy high. It sounds like they took advantage. \r\n@johnnunez29 I thought the same thing. She said looks like a bunch of fiberglass. I said yup, that 1/4 panel is all steel, except for bad repair spot.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1732753400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16234765, "authorName": "Newy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newy/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by Newy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732807379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16235064, "authorName": "Brewster996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster996/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Brewster996", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732811109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16237067, "authorName": "Zenyatta1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenyatta1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the interest and comments. Happy Thanksgiving.\r\n\r\n@Nsarge - photos of the trunk to follow. It\u2019s very clean. Palm Beach Garage was expensive, however, the goal was to make the car as safe as possible for the road - all new brakes, etc. They spent a lot of time with it and I\u2019m confident taking it anywhere.\r\n\r\n@50merc - yes, a couple slight tears in the front seat. I\u2019ll post more photos on all shortly.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1732840619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16238787, "authorName": "50merc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/50merc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any pictures on the frame damage? After all that service why wasn't the the top motor hooked up and working?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732893176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16253961, "authorName": "Dano123456", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dano123456/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On one of invoices $44 for a drill bit!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733057368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16259941, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zenyatta1,\n\u201c Palm Beach Garage was expensive\u2026\u201d\nUnderstatement of the week.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1733146692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16261032, "authorName": "50merc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/50merc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 days left, and the seller doesn't seem to want to answer questions. Makes me question the condition of the car, especially by the inflated expenses", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733159472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16262330, "authorName": "Zenyatta1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenyatta1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nsarge - please see a redo of photo 80 in case that\u2019s helpful - as well as more detailed photos of the slight tear in the seat and the trunk. \r\n\r\n@50Merc - please see those same photos for your questions. In terms of any frame adjustments, those are best described in the garage reports. None of which occurred during my ownership - so don\u2019t have a lot of details. The vehicle is very straight and drives extremely well. \r\n\r\nThank you", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733165763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16263899, "authorName": "50merc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/50merc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, why isn't the convertible top motor hooked up? And what about the glove box cover (cracks better picture) , and why a different color then the rest of the dash?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733170945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16266038, "authorName": "Zenyatta1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenyatta1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the questions. Please find some additional photos of the glove compartment cover. Regarding the convertible top motor hook up, it just hasn\u2019t been a focus.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733180007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16266774, "authorName": "50merc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/50merc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the motor work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733188111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16267060, "authorName": "Zenyatta1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenyatta1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@50merc - Yes it does; the motor works.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733191145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16267283, "authorName": "phavriluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phavriluk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Both exhaust pipes see to be seriously constricted at mirrored bends.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733194435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16267426, "authorName": "Hotrod21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrod21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we see a video of the top going up and down?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733196668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16267772, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I haven't been on BAT for quite a few months and in 10 minutes I have found 3 cars that I have owned the same model or one year away! I built a 67 Cutlass much like this one in 1990/91 and gave it to my wife for an anniversary gift. The only \"old car\" that she ever liked! This one is still with us and is driven sparingly and is an absolute dream to drive. Hers is Red over black with a white top and was a Baltimore build that has been in this general area all it's life. Over the years much has been done and more is planned for the spring/summer when 4 wheel discs and a new steering box and front suspension and certainly a new convertible top so it will look as lovely as it was in July of 1991!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733204969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16268355, "authorName": "Zenyatta1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenyatta1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bricklin2117 - sound like great memories. Good luck with the next phase. As you said, they are a pleasure to drive. \r\n\r\n@Hotrod21 - unfortunately, I don\u2019t have a video of that. The convertible top motor is not hooked up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733235306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16268437, "authorName": "Duster0214", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duster0214/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What type of title does it have? Reconditioned or?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733236313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16268481, "authorName": "Zenyatta1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenyatta1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duster0214 - it has a Clean / Clear title.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1733236804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16269204, "authorName": "SKIP_ECKENROD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skip_eckenrod/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by SKIP_ECKENROD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733243467, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16269240, "authorName": "buellwinkle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buellwinkle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oh goodness, I drove one like this in Germany in 1968 and it was a dream to drive. The Germans were crazy abourt how gorgeous it is ! ! !! The new owner will be over the moon !!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1733243670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16275792, "authorName": "bobsinhawaii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsinhawaii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for an excellent presentation of this 66 Cutlass.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733279911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16276107, "authorName": "marcwoodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcwoodie/", "bidAmount": 6666, "content": "$6,666 bid placed by marcwoodie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733286175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16276225, "authorName": "KANE6670", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kane6670/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by KANE6670", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733290012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16276298, "authorName": "marcwoodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcwoodie/", "bidAmount": 8442, "content": "$8,442 bid placed by marcwoodie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733294781, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16276448, "authorName": "Bassettclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bassettclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very few honest repair shops for classic cars in Florida and some other states also. Best to have basic knowledge when buying or owning these older classics.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1733311284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16276954, "authorName": "Sb2vette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sb2vette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "don't understand the logic in rebuilding a jet away trans...put a 200R4 init...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733322644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16277437, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zenyatta1 zero pictures with the top down?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733328106, "type": "comment"}]