[{"id": 16392897, "authorName": "MiracleMechanic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miraclemechanic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm a purist, so I'm too sad leave a comment. Good luck to the buyer, I'm sure they can source the original parts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734552741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16392985, "authorName": "fiatman71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatman71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think much is lost with the Twin Cam swap on this. The 1100 isn't a bad engine, but it's definitely not brimming with character. And it's not as if someone put a Pinto or Toyota engine in it, it's a delightful Fiat twin cam. Good basis for a fun driver.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1734553117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394929, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for viewing my listing on my Fiat 1200. I am looking forward to this car finding a good home. Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have. I have owned this car for 35 years, it has always been stored indoors in a fairly warm garage. it had no engine or transmission when I got it. The transmission and drive line came from my sons 1980 131 Brava. Engine is a 1974 1.8L from a Spider. The subframe and brakes from a 1500 cabriolet. The supplied trim came from this car and the 1500. There are two good top frames included with the sale. \r\nGood luck bidding and thanks again for taking a look!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734559054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16395896, "authorName": "Pbaehr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbaehr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting project. I\u2019m curious about the transmission and shifting. It looks like the shifter is currently relocated far forward on the transmission tunnel and the stick has a long extension to reach the driver\u2019s hand. Perhaps you could provide a video of shifting through the gears to show how long is the \u201cthrow\u201d and to confirm that the stick shift has reasonable clearance?\r\nOther than the seats, do you have other elements of the upholstery or door cards? I apologize if I missed them in the photos.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734561759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397439, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Shifter does have an extension. I will try to get a video of the shift throws and post it. The red and black pieces are the upper door pieces, that fit in the window slot on the door. I don't have the lower door cards however.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734581161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398700, "authorName": "longhorizon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longhorizon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the car just fine as it sits and believe the seller has done a remarkable job moving it along. For anyone who has issues with the driveline, there\u2019s potential here to create an Italian Tiger!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734621270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16399424, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dirtnap44 Could you post some clear photos of the actual engine # (located just above the o/f housing on left front side of block) and a cylinder head casting number (located top center of cylinder head) please? I know the carburetor and intake manifold are definitely early 70s (definitely not 74) Fiat Coupe or Spider, and I'm trying to figure out the mishmash of parts here! However, GLWTA!! :^)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734627312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16408372, "authorName": "royclausen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royclausen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great little car, looks like it does not need much to get it on the road as a daily driver. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734714211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16408589, "authorName": "sg_reno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sg_reno/", "bidAmount": 125, "content": "$125 bid placed by sg_reno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734715619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413631, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks Roy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734733192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422564, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "added the numbers on the head.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734832455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422572, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a video of the shifter selecting all the gears for Pbaehr.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734832620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422586, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "End of shifter clearance pics. Extension gets the shifter handle closer to the operator because the 130 shifter entered the tunnel further forward. The extension can be removed, but makes the shifter hard to reach. you have options here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734832922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16445229, "authorName": "EAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an inspirational project. I would love to complete it but being in Mass it is a bit too far away. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735093116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16445274, "authorName": "Notinsane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notinsane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think it would make it to L.A.?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735094270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16445942, "authorName": "SceneryHill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sceneryhill/", "bidAmount": 225, "content": "$225 bid placed by SceneryHill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735134144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16446112, "authorName": "halferah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halferah/", "bidAmount": 325, "content": "$325 bid placed by halferah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735137755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16446188, "authorName": "Spyder78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder78/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by Spyder78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735139577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16446193, "authorName": "Joel_groves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joel_groves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201c The Idaho title has been signed and the \u201cIn Excess of Mechanical Limits\u201d box has been checked.\u201d\r\n\r\nCould someone elaborate on exactly what this means for the paperwork and bureaucracy?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735139707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16446513, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car has a clear tittle in my name. There are no issues.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735145034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16446874, "authorName": "RC_in_Ca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rc_in_ca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cIn Excess of Mechanical Limits\u201d box has been checked.\u201d\r\n\r\nSame question. Exactly what does that mean? Some weird Idaho thing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735151233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16446952, "authorName": "Italianfrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italianfrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty sure all it means is, true mileage not known.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735152526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16447192, "authorName": "joeboise11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeboise11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cIn Excess of Mechanical Limits\u201d is common for 5 digit odometers on older cars, just like Italianfrk said. I have a couple car titles marked the same way", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735156884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16448374, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Think it would make it to L.A.?\"\r\n\r\nBring a Trailer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735183070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16449201, "authorName": "Richr1234567891", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richr1234567891/", "bidAmount": 1300, "content": "$1,300 bid placed by Richr1234567891", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735225115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16449355, "authorName": "MattyD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattyd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dirtnap44, was the front sub frame a direct bolt-in? What modifications to the sub-frame or 1200 structure were necessary? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735227003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16449461, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the subframe from the 1500 bolted right on, no modifications were needed. The subframe from the 1500 already had motor mounts for the twin cam engine,which apparently were installed by the 1500's previous owner so this seemed like a no brainer. plus i got front disc brakes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735228227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16449521, "authorName": "sg_reno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sg_reno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dirtnap44 When you installed the 1500 subframe did you change the master cylinder to a 1500 or does it still retain the 1200?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735228912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16449610, "authorName": "TomPayne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tompayne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful and rare Italian classic. That's worth a lot in my book. Someone will make this jewel shine. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735229873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450083, "authorName": "NSX483", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by NSX483", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735234293, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450090, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To be honest, I don't remember what master cylinder I used. I would imagine we used the 1500's master cylinder to be compatible with the brakes, but I am not sure. it was 30 years ago, haha!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735234352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450107, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Tom for your comment. I hope this car goes to a good home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735234445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16451575, "authorName": "braktrcr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braktrcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow this seems like a bargain. Looks like a fun car, and a lot of cool stuff is already done. Hope it finishes well in the final minutes. @Dirtnap44 this has to be hard to watch, but your comments are refreshingly honest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735240387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16451884, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really hard to watch. This car started out as a father and son project with the help of some good friends, and it finished up with the same friends after almost 35 years. So that really is something.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735241315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16451898, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735241349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452072, "authorName": "royclausen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royclausen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this was a 61 alfa spider with an engine from a newer model, the bidding would be at 10X the current price with 15 minutes to go. IMHO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735241905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452102, "authorName": "DonTucker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dontucker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why? This car is special in its own right.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735241991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452111, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Don,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735242027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452359, "authorName": "NSX483", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by NSX483", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735242866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452377, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735242926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452403, "authorName": "NSX483", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 1800, "content": "$1,800 bid placed by NSX483", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735242990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452405, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 1900, "content": "$1,900 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735242998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452417, "authorName": "NSX483", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by NSX483", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452421, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452440, "authorName": "NSX483", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by NSX483", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452448, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452455, "authorName": "NSX483", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by NSX483", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452461, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452484, "authorName": "NSX483", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by NSX483", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452486, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243198, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452517, "authorName": "NSX483", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by NSX483", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452522, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243281, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452542, "authorName": "NSX483", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by NSX483", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452546, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452567, "authorName": "MiracleMechanic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miraclemechanic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the buyer just wants the drivetrain, I'll take the body!\r\n(-;", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452568, "authorName": "NSX483", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsx483/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by NSX483", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452574, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452583, "authorName": "Buzby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452616, "authorName": "DonTucker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dontucker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great starting point for a really nice driver", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735243509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452625, "authorName": "Bouleybay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouleybay/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Bouleybay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243527, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452628, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243533, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452634, "authorName": "MiracleMechanic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miraclemechanic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 1500 also had a Girling Brake Booster.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452639, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i just want a cheap convertible for my summer house lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735243570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452663, "authorName": "Bouleybay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouleybay/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Bouleybay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452666, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452687, "authorName": "MisterRob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misterrob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is not only a great value here but also has style!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735243663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452700, "authorName": "Bouleybay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouleybay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "me too - for my house in italy - italian car suits good", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735243708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452712, "authorName": "Bouleybay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouleybay/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Bouleybay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243723, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452719, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452755, "authorName": "Bouleybay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouleybay/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Bouleybay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243781, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452758, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by mr_fillup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243789, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452801, "authorName": "Bouleybay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouleybay/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Bouleybay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735243879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16452839, "authorName": "mr_fillup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_fillup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bouleybay enjoy it in italy!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735243945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452873, "authorName": "Bouleybay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouleybay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/26/24 for $4,500 to Bouleybay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735244000, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16452939, "authorName": "dirtnap44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtnap44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well Bought! Thanks everyone for your bids and interest.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735244099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16452954, "authorName": "Bouleybay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bouleybay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks mr. fillip - not so cheap with all trasport, taxes, customs, and all - but nice little car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735244124, "type": "comment"}]