[{"id": 12975480, "authorName": "MikusE28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikuse28/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by MikusE28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700082744, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12975983, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a lovely E12. I've sure enjoyed mine since I bought it this year. Power is good for the size of the engine, especially given that once it went through the US emissions-control gauntlet it only had 110, even with FI.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700084285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12976348, "authorName": "supreme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supreme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite a fine automobile you've got there. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700085659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12976890, "authorName": "skyewalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyewalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. I haven't seen too many of these in this color. Are those tires the right diameter? They look large.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700087893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12976918, "authorName": "Adalbert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adalbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I didn't realize these early 5s had rear drum brakes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700088038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12977027, "authorName": "TFryer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfryer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skyewalker if the trashed spare tire and wheel are an indicator, the car came factory with 175R14. It now has 205/55R16. 175R14 are 25.3 inches tall and 6.9 inches wide versus 24.9 inches tall and 8.1 inches wide for the 205/55R16. If I'm reading the sidewall correctly.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700089099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12977302, "authorName": "PDXjunkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxjunkman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful e12. Are the stock steel wheels still available?\r\nI see them on the car in the body shop. \r\nThanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700092164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12978090, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @David_P I surely love to drive mine too : )", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700102690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12978115, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@supreme Thanks bro, I'm not sure if pictures I've took are showing her at her best, but this car is almost immaculate", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700102983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12978130, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skyewalker You are right, those tire are bigger (the tires on the BBS mags are 205/55 R16) and original were 175 HR 14", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700103205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12978151, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXjunkman Yes the original wheels are included", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700103513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12978170, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "please take note that I am three hours later than the pacific time here, so I could end up answering the day after, tks for your understanding", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700103888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12978418, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Adalbert I think it was only the 4-cylinder cars that had the rear drums.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700108728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12978665, "authorName": "Stentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stentr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kinda interesting that the sun exposed parts of car did not need painting but the sides/lower half did.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700115732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12978845, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stentr I'm guessing here... but my understanding is that the car was probably not parked in the sun really often in his life. Meaning the original owner probably had a garage at home and was parked the same at work because the dashboard looks 'like new' with no crack, the window seals are original and the roof headliner is still in great shape. \r\n\r\nWhen I installed the new door (brand new OEM door from BMW Europe) I decided to refresh the paint instead of painting just the door.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700132755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12983418, "authorName": "19karmann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19karmann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi; does it have a/c ever as an option? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700166693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12985680, "authorName": "qtsupra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/qtsupra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller what\u2019s the import process into the US look like? does anyone know?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700178295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12986268, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@qtsupra Importing a car this old from Canada to the US is very easy. You show up at a border post (it\u2019s best to call ahead) with the correct paperwork - EPA and DOT forms, CBP form - pay a duty of around 2.5% in this case, and off you go. If you\u2019re having it shipped, you hire a broker to do all this. If you\u2019re driving it across yourself, do it yourself. If you do that, the provincial licensing/insurance authority will give you temp plates since they\u2019ll probably take the plates on the car back. I did all this when I imported my Saab from BC in 2017.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1700185210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12986315, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@19karmann70 Yes AC components are there but not fonctional", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700185843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12987273, "authorName": "19karmann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19karmann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the info", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700220926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12993802, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT that's a 6 cylinder engine, not a 4 cylinder. Cool e12.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700262822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12994737, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good catch, @JGraham . The listing has been corrected.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700276352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12994964, "authorName": "DGQC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgqc/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by DGQC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700281644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12997391, "authorName": "ralph43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralph43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bonjour \u00c9ric, belle remise \u00e0 neuf de la carrosserie. Est-ce que le groupe motopropulseur est correcte. J'ai h\u00e2te de voir \u00e0 quelle prix \u00e7a va monter.\r\nVous n,avez pas mis de r\u00e9serve, quelle est la raison de la vente? God job!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700330419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13001901, "authorName": "Oldbmwcoupes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldbmwcoupes/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Oldbmwcoupes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700355377, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13002114, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JGraham Tks !! You got it right ; ) It slipped under my eyes too. The motor is a M20B20 SOHC straight-six petrol engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700358456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13002153, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ralph43 Merci : ) Un gros travail de finition oui sur la carrosserie. Je vend car j'ai achet\u00e9 un voilier ; )", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700359115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13005325, "authorName": "ralph43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralph43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eh bien ce qui se ressemble s'assemble, on est des voileux aussi. Bonne chance dans la vente. Je me cherche toujours des autos avec un minimum d'\u00e9lectromique, trop de probl\u00e8me avec mes derni\u00e8res Audi. Ce sont les meilleures ann\u00e9es de production des BMW. On adore.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700419296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13006195, "authorName": "Horas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any rework on the engine such as timing belt? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700422465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13008457, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Horas everything works as it should be and seems to be original to my belief", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700440333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13009009, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pdxjunkman Hi I have tried to find good picture of the original wheels but I couldn\u2019t find decent one : / All I can say is that they are in great shape and straight with original caps (but caps have changed colors and turned yellowish) Also I can add that the BBS wheels are a set of rare and original OEM BMW BBS RS005 wheels that were never being taking appart. I have paid over 3,000$ for them plus the tires that are still in great shape.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700448094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13009073, "authorName": "JTM724", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtm724/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by JTM724", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700449166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13009947, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hey @pdxjunkman here are some close up shoot of one of the BBS RS005 wheels", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700488232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13013368, "authorName": "sydneypal01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydneypal01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you comment on the headliner staining by rear doors.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700508760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13017166, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sydneypal01 Hi I'm sorry I really cannot tell you anything about why. But there's no water coming in, that I can tell.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700526777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13017597, "authorName": "Oldbmwcoupes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldbmwcoupes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the sake of authenticity, is the timing belt a round tooth or square tooth? Thanks Mark", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700532440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13017598, "authorName": "JTM724", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtm724/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sydneypal01 this staining is present in just about every single E12 ive ever seen. From time capsules stored indoors for 20 years to 300k miles drivers cars. It\u2019s basically just the inner metal discoloring the fabric after so many years.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1700532464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13017693, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jtm724 Tks for your explanation, I\u2019ve just learned something ; )", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700533796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13017697, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldbmwcoupes I will look tomorrow morning in the daylight and come back to you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700533865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13017719, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love black and white pictures they makes lines stands out : )", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700534190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13018799, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldbmwcoupes They are flat square teeth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700574847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13019964, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quick not, the car seems to be ordered without radio, without left mirror (passenger side) !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700585479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13026415, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve notice this morning that the interior fan for the heating is not working, I have no clue why : /", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700612860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13026440, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Autumn pics :D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700613168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13026604, "authorName": "spjamestwo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spjamestwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ricoblanco curious, if there is a build date or year stamped anywhere on the vehicle or do you have any documentation (previous registration or documents showing the date the vehicle was first sold in Italy) asking for the possibility of importing to US. Customs requires documentation showing the vehicle is 25+ years old to import as a classic. Apologies if you have these pictured already and I missed them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700615107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13026818, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spjamestwo I\u2019ve included few of the documents that I either used to import the car in Canada, or documents I received when I when thru the process of importing it (Canada and Quebec documents) and finally my registration paper which is the document showing ownership and the fact that the vehicule is registered to be use on Quebec roads. I guess It\u2019s the \u2018same process\u2019 for us in Canada but it must be 15 years or older, so if it worked here I guess you won\u2019t have any problems. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m pretty sure it will be easier for you with customs because it\u2019s already imported in Canada and I\u2019m sure US customs will be satisfied with only my Quebec registration. Cheers", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700617931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13026889, "authorName": "spjamestwo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spjamestwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @seller. Looks like those documents would work. Using a little Google translate a couple of them appear to show registration dates more than 25 years ago. US imports on classics is pretty easy going as I understand, customs just wants that manufacture or registration date showing more than 25 years. I wish the US would allow us to import classics at the 15 year mark so many great vehicles could be had here. Canada is definitely the \u201cfun\u201d parent of the two.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700618972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13026913, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spjamestwo Haha ; ) I\u2019ve bought few cars in the US and bring them in Canada and was straight forward, I\u2019m guessing it would be the same on your side.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700619261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13027504, "authorName": "PiRround", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pirround/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nicely kept & restored classic.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700634479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13027799, "authorName": "19karmann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19karmann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi there; is it complicated to register the car in USA? Do you have some experience in this matter? If so let me know!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700656328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13027801, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pirround Thanks, yes this car is pretty awesome. The pics in the trunk area shows how well kept and \u2018almost new\u2019 this car is still is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700656413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13028688, "authorName": "sydneypal01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydneypal01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there seat belts in the back seat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700667465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13028893, "authorName": "Cab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the tucked in euro bumpers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700669463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13028931, "authorName": "Cab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 520's came with 4.11 gearing in the diff so, it's no slouch. The upholstery in this example looks great.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700669864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13029253, "authorName": "TNBrit84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnbrit84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The upholstery in the middle of the drivers seat bottom is looking thin. Probably close to tearing at a seam, as expected for the age and location on the cushion.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700672564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13029325, "authorName": "Wilkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember looking at one of these when I worked at a Vancouver BMW dealership back in the day. I love the clean lines of the Euro body and the absence of power windows, seats and sunroof is a bonus in my eyes, all the stuff that breaks is just not there, the car also feels so much lighter than the 530i of the day. This is one of those cases where less is more.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1700673217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13029640, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cab yep sleek loo : )", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700675491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13029669, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TNBrit84 The upholstery is a bit stretch yes for the driver seat but it won't tear appart, it is still solid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700675630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13029704, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wilkie I do love the lines !!! Yes it is light and fun to drive : )", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700675820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13030241, "authorName": "sydneypal01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydneypal01/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by sydneypal01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700677579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13031034, "authorName": "spjamestwo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spjamestwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller in regards to the rear seatbelt question posted early. Given the year, the likely hood of rear seatbelts is low, indeed it seems your 520 is without them. But do you or any bmw experts here know if the mounting spots exists to install after market rear belts or if kits are available for the 5 series of this era?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700680385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13031429, "authorName": "Horas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horas/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Horas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700681929, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13031559, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spjamestwo leaving work I'll be home in 30 minutes and will check for rear seat belt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700682372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13032011, "authorName": "gdea73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdea73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the euro E12 has such a lovely, understated design. I've always wanted one. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700684084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13032269, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spjamestwo\r\n@sydneypal01 \r\n\r\nNo seat belt in the back, I wasn't able to find if there is mounting spots without taking the rear bench appart... but I found on realOEM dot com that parts were available so I'm guessing mounting spots are there.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=4711-EUR-06-1979-E12-BMW-520&diagId=72_0105", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700684886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13032318, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TNBrit84 I've taking a new picture to show you the upholstery of the front driver seat. I've looked and touched carefuly and it is in superb shape still, no tearing soon, cheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700685081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13032374, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gdea7 you're right classic lines :D", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700685250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13032601, "authorName": "TNBrit84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnbrit84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ricoblanco thanks for the photo", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700685988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13032929, "authorName": "George1691", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george1691/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by George1691", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700687340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13032982, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have invest easy 30 k in this beauty", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700687546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033012, "authorName": "Marek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ricoblanco You've done such a beautiful job with this car! It pains me to see this low price. I would eagerly bid if I had the room...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700687683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033022, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Marek Tks Marek it's appreciate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700687748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033181, "authorName": "balloysius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balloysius/", "bidAmount": 6725, "content": "$6,725 bid placed by balloysius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033188, "authorName": "Oldbmwcoupes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldbmwcoupes/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Oldbmwcoupes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688445, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033192, "authorName": "balloysius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balloysius/", "bidAmount": 7050, "content": "$7,050 bid placed by balloysius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688460, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033197, "authorName": "Wayne9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wayne9/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Wayne9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688478, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033203, "authorName": "Oldbmwcoupes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldbmwcoupes/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by Oldbmwcoupes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033211, "authorName": "balloysius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balloysius/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by balloysius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033229, "authorName": "Mikefried", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikefried/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Mikefried", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033233, "authorName": "Oldbmwcoupes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldbmwcoupes/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by Oldbmwcoupes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033240, "authorName": "Mikefried", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikefried/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by Mikefried", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033244, "authorName": "JTM724", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtm724/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The self control Im currently demonstrating not adding this to the collection \ud83d\ude2d. I need a bigger shop", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700688649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033249, "authorName": "tarczyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tarczyn/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by tarczyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033251, "authorName": "Marek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You and me both, @JTM724! Such a beautiful and clean E12.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700688693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033273, "authorName": "DGQC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgqc/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by DGQC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033290, "authorName": "tarczyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tarczyn/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by tarczyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033293, "authorName": "ricoblanco (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoblanco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is a sweeeet ride", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700688837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033304, "authorName": "Softal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/softal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely gorgeous.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700688874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033318, "authorName": "sydneypal01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydneypal01/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by sydneypal01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033319, "authorName": "cgronski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgronski/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by cgronski", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700688947, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033344, "authorName": "tarczyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tarczyn/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by tarczyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700689066, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033353, "authorName": "RalphSmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralphsmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You guys are waiting awfully close to the end of the red line. I would be flashing my bids faster. Would hate to miss out on a car due to a lag or something.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700689110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033359, "authorName": "Sgtskid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgtskid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree... not like bid sniping gets you anything here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700689145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033364, "authorName": "sydneypal01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydneypal01/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by sydneypal01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700689170, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033383, "authorName": "RalphSmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralphsmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sgtskid, agreed. I tend to think fast bidding sends a message of confidence, too. I bought on another auction a few years back. Was bidding again as quickly as I could whenever a competitive bid came across.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700689254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033391, "authorName": "cgronski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgronski/", "bidAmount": 9779, "content": "$9,779 bid placed by cgronski", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700689283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033401, "authorName": "JMinPDX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jminpdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lot of car here for short money. \nImport a vintage car from Canada is easier than you may think. Wish I had space.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1700689321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033418, "authorName": "sydneypal01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydneypal01/", "bidAmount": 10100, "content": "$10,100 bid placed by sydneypal01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700689380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13033426, "authorName": "JTM724", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtm724/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im glad this car passed 10, it more than deserves it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700689412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033451, "authorName": "sydneypal01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydneypal01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/22/23 for $10,100 to sydneypal01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700689501, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13033466, "authorName": "RalphSmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralphsmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought, well sold on a very nice e12. I wish I could have been in the bidding, too much going on right now for me. Congrats to buyer and seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700689555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033472, "authorName": "Thetiresarethethings...", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thetiresarethethings...-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hell yeah sydneypal01, that is a handsome BMW.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700689570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13033618, "authorName": "Oldbmwcoupes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldbmwcoupes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to both parties. Let me know if you need a complete 1979 euro 635 csi drive train including subframes and brakes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700690128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13034093, "authorName": "PatinaBeforePolish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinabeforepolish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A fair price for a nice car- congrats to the buyer and seller. @sydneypal01 be sure to join first fives.org, there\u2019s tons of archived info and knowledgeable, helpful members. Rear seatbelts should be easy to find. \r\n\r\n@JTM724 the staining is caused by glue, not sheet metal. New headliner material is available but replacement requires windshield and rear glass removal which is why you see so many that remain stained. I have seen some pretty good dye matching though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700691944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13034233, "authorName": "JTM724", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtm724/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And now I thank you for furthering my knowledge \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd @patinabeforepolish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700692733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13034278, "authorName": "sydneypal01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydneypal01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JTM724: I have owned many old BMW's before but never E12: JTM724: I watched your You tube on your purchase of one and enjoyed it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700692925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13034299, "authorName": "sydneypal01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sydneypal01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking forward having this car and learning more about E12's.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700693007, "type": "comment"}]