[{"id": 12825492, "authorName": "TPinBC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tpinbc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is special. It's a unicorn amongst unicorns. No radio, AC, Navi, sound insulation. It's about 200lbs lighter than most 350Rs. Nice car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698529301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12825534, "authorName": "JPSMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpsmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1 of 135, actually.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1698530132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12825749, "authorName": "FordGuy01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordguy01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dannykachun, is the factory car cover and the original window sticker both available? @PP0001, this may interest you in the fact it is a Base R.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698533291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12825777, "authorName": "Dannykachun (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dannykachun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FordGuy01 Unfortunately I do not have the factory car cover, I may have the original window sticker however. I will report back if I find it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698533741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12825840, "authorName": "FordGuy01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordguy01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dannykachun, thanks for the quick response and appreciate checking on the window sticker.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698534641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12829328, "authorName": "MicroSpeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/microspeed/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by MicroSpeed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698602319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12830077, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FordGuy01, thanks for the heads up on this cool Base R as it was assembled just 12 vehicles prior to the first Base R namely GR107.\r\n\r\nWhen the 2015 R models rolled off the FRAP I found it interesting that 2 of Ford's most senior executives ordered Base R models instead of going with the Electronics Package option.\r\n\r\nBoth Bill Ford (Executive Chairman) ordered \"F0001\" along with Jim Farley (now President & CEO) ordered \"F0004\" as Base R models.\r\n\r\nYesterday I received some pictures of F0004 doing some laps at Willow Springs under new ownership and must say the DIB looks outstanding just as this Avalanche Gray model chassis GR095.\r\n\u00a0\r\nSome 7 months later after F0001 and F0004 were assembled the Global Chief Engineer at Ford at the time namely Jamal Hameedi took delivery of his 2017 GT350R (HR001) and again he went with a Base R model which suggests to me that these Ford execs considered the Base R model the purist version of a 2-seat GT350.\r\n\r\n@JPSMD, good point about just 135 examples built over the 4-year run.\r\n\r\nIf you want to take it one step further and remove the Canadian Base R models from that number, this vehicle is then 1 of 122 of all Base R's built for the U.S.\r\n\r\n@TPinBC, obviously a Base R is little lighter than an Electronics Package optioned R model, but I think that you will find that the weight difference between both models is much closer to an ~80-pound difference.\r\n\r\n@Seller, you may already know this but GR095 is 1 of 8 Avalanche Gray Base R's built for the 2016 MY and all were built for U.S. customers.\r\n\r\nGood luck with the sale!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1698604917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12831198, "authorName": "TPinBC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tpinbc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 I stand corrected. I meant to write, \"about 200lbs lighter than most 350 non Rs.\"\n\nAs for GR107 being the first Base R....? Is that a typo? What is it that you're saying is significant about GR107? I have good reason to believe GR018 is the first 2016 MY base R. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698609295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12831577, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TPinBC, my apologies as I tried to correct my typo error earlier, but would it not allow me to do so as the second and third lines should have read \"it was assembled just 12 vehicles prior to MY first Base R namely GR107\".\r\n\r\nRegarding the first regular production Base R of course that is chassis F0001 with the very last regular production Base R being chassis JR394 and it was a Shadow Black example which was the same as GR018 except that your paint code G1 was originally called Absolute Black but then later changed to Shadow Black.\r\n\r\nI hope that GR018 was the first 2016 Base R built and if you have documentation to support that, how good is that!\r\n\r\nHaving said that, keep in mind that there were 95 pre-production GT350/R's built for the 2016 MY many of which were 2-seat examples and suggest there may have been a Base R model amongst that number of vehicles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698612631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12832418, "authorName": "Dannykachun (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dannykachun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 Thank you for sharing the knowledge and info on these base R's! \r\n\r\n@FordGuy01 I was not able to find the original window sticker but I've attached below all the owners supplement paperwork and original certificate from ford that will be included with the sale of the car.\r\n\r\nAlso... Just wanted to say, in my 2 years of ownership of this vehicle it has been garage kept and only been driven on nice spring/summer days, and while it was being stored during winter/fall I always made sure to take the time to warm it up and take it around the block whenever I would get the chance and the weather would allow, always kept on a battery tender as well. If anyone has any questions please ask!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698624698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12833411, "authorName": "mcsoftail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcsoftail/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by mcsoftail", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698661616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12833518, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with those comments that say this is a special car. I say that because as the BaT write-up states, the 5.2-liter engine is a flat plane crank engine.\r\n\r\nA few months ago, I had never heard of that term. So I Googled it. Found out that a lot of high end European cars, the C8 Z06 Corvette and this car have that type of engine. \r\n\r\nQuite a beast and that sound!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698667837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12834653, "authorName": "mustangfan777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustangfan777/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by mustangfan777", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698680611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12835018, "authorName": "MicroSpeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/microspeed/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by MicroSpeed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698683411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12835033, "authorName": "mustangfan777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustangfan777/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by mustangfan777", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698683501, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12835528, "authorName": "Hagop102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagop102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I have a 2017 Avalanche Gray R and I never knew that the color came in 2016 as well. Really special cars and a great color combo. Does anyone know how many Avalanche Grays there are in total?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698685950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12835975, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hagop102, Avalanche Gray R models were available for 3 model years namely 2015 thru 2017.\r\n\r\nA total of 172 Avalanche Gray R models were built over those 3 production years with 11 of those examples being Base R models.\r\n\r\nSince there were only 3 Base R models ordered in 2017 with AG exterior paint, I suggest that your vehicle was one of those vehicles that was ordered with the Electronics Package?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698687434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12838584, "authorName": "Hagop102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagop102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 That is correct. I got the electronics package. I was dailying the car for 3.5 years so I needed the air conditioning haha", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698695189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12840713, "authorName": "Dannykachun (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dannykachun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also wanted to mention that the set of Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires that were installed back in November 21' only have about 300 miles on them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698704329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12842018, "authorName": "JPSMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpsmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TPinBC My 2016 base model R is GR015 but I think there are earlier ones for the year.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698719771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12842938, "authorName": "kliese11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kliese11/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by kliese11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698757628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12846547, "authorName": "MicroSpeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/microspeed/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by MicroSpeed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698777917, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12846808, "authorName": "mustangfan777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustangfan777/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by mustangfan777", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698778721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12847727, "authorName": "paulbouc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulbouc/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by paulbouc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698782114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12858091, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JPSMD, outstanding that you have a very early 2016 GT350R Base model and like you I have a passion for the 4-year run of the Base R models and was fortunate to order 3 Canadian Base R's of the 13 that were produced for the Great White North.\n\nAfter doing some research with respect to regular production 2016 GT350R Base models, your assumption was correct as I was able to determine that there was at least one other 2016 GT350 Base R model built prior to your Base R (GR015) and it was not GR001 which was ordered with the Electronics Package option.\n\nHaving said that, to own GR015, GR018 or this outstanding consignment namely GR095 is very special therefore congratulations to all Base R owners.\n\nLastly, whoever designed the \"R\" logo on the radio delete plate certainly came up with a very cool design and suggest that the logo may signify more than just being an \"R\" model?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698879588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12860424, "authorName": "TPinBC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tpinbc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JPSMD awesome. What color and stripes is it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698932436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12865837, "authorName": "Dannykachun (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dannykachun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 I definitely agree with you on the radio delete plate design. I feel that the base R's truly represent the rawest and most driver focused form that these cars can take from the factory. Almost hard to believe that they are factory configured this way. These specific cars fully define the \"R\" name in the most analog way possible and are the last of their kind.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698956150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12868608, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dannykachun, no question that the 4-year run of the 135 GT350R Base R models represent the purist form of the 2-seat GT350R models.\n\nIf it wasn't for the Ford Motor Company requiring that all 2018 Shelby GT350/R orders built as of Job 2 which occurred in December 2017 based on all Ford vehicles requiring backup cameras as of April 30th, 2018, which then required the Electronics Package (67S) for these R models, that may have allowed these cool Base R models to continue production through to the final 2020 production year.\n\nI recall taking my 2018 Base R model to a CAT scale and the curb weight for JR157 came in at 3,620# with pretty much a full tank of fuel.\n\nVery cool stuff for these 2-seat vehicles that came with 16 delete items right from the FRAP!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698981534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12875509, "authorName": "Hagop102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagop102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 Do you feel a difference between base Rs and Electronic package Rs? I think you have driven and owned every type of GT350 there is lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699045602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12875739, "authorName": "Cortez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cortez/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by Cortez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699047845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12876622, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hagop102, when I received my first Electronics Package R model it was a 2020 HEP example and immediately after taking delivery of LR041 I decided to drive my 2018 Base R back-to-back with my new 2020 R model in order to understand the difference between the two models.\r\n\r\nAside from the 16 delete items that come with these Base R models many of which include some creature comforts, the most noticeable difference between a Base R model and an Electronic Package unit was a noticeable increase in aural sound from the Base R.\r\n\r\nAs we know all R models were resonator delete units but with the Base R model also coming with no sound deadener, I could detect a slightly increased louder sound level in the Base R cabin especially between the 5,000 RPM and the 8,250 RPM redline.\r\n\r\nWhat also goes along with that scenario is a slightly increased amount of road noise from the Base R.\r\n\r\nWhen I bought my first Base R model in 2016, I had a difficult time getting used to driving it without floor mats, therefore I purchased a set of floor mats for that vehicle and used those same floor mats for my subsequent Base R's.\r\n\r\nBTW, congratulations on daily driving your R model for 3 1/2 years as that is no easy feat.!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699058145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12878094, "authorName": "paulbouc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulbouc/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by paulbouc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699104941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12878622, "authorName": "mlnevius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlnevius/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by mlnevius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699110687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12879542, "authorName": "JPSMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpsmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TPinBC Black with white stripes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699117965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12879658, "authorName": "JPSMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpsmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dannykachun Beautiful example. Best of luck with sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699118283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881033, "authorName": "johnnydarkgt350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnydarkgt350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMO. The base R was developed in succession to the first three Cobra R Mustangs, 93,95,2000, no radios , AC and more. My 2000 Cobra R was a visceral performance car . This base model should become the hunted car in the future and it\u2019s resales will attest. Now owning a pre production R is giving me even more of what I loved about my 2000 R . If your on the fence about this? Take my advice . Don\u2019t let it get away . Only one here will not regret this buy @PP0001 thanks for your informed inputs and \u201c R- thusiasm\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699123082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881172, "authorName": "jcgar82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcgar82/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by jcgar82", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699123587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12881409, "authorName": "dchunk911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dchunk911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own GR188 which is a base 2016 R in avalanche w/White stripes. Researched the production and there where Three (3) base 920A R's in Avalanche, this car, my car and one other with out stripes. All three are one of one 2016 Fords which is pretty amazing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699124559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881831, "authorName": "LRAEnterprises", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lraenterprises/", "bidAmount": 58500, "content": "$58,500 bid placed by LRAEnterprises", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699126023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12881923, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699126522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12881926, "authorName": "LRAEnterprises", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lraenterprises/", "bidAmount": 59500, "content": "$59,500 bid placed by LRAEnterprises", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699126534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12881932, "authorName": "DNA13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dna13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this car. Instant classic!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699126559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881939, "authorName": "Pettyfan43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pettyfan43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Track it all day then drive it home win win", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699126602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881947, "authorName": "LRAEnterprises", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lraenterprises/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/4/23 for $59,500 to LRAEnterprises", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699126654, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12881955, "authorName": "Pettyfan43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pettyfan43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought congratulations", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699126676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881966, "authorName": "LRAEnterprises", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lraenterprises/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699126728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881984, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LRAEnterprises, well done!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699126813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12881942, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dchunk911, based on the 2016 GT350/R production numbers that I have access to there were a total of 49 Avalanche Gray R models built with 41 units coming with the Electronics Package and 8 units being ordered as Base R models.\n\nOf the 64 Base R models built for the 2016 MY there were a total of 9 examples sent to up Canada (none were Avalanche Gray) with 55 units remaining in the U.S.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699127148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12891239, "authorName": "maestromaestro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maestromaestro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3 owners in 7 years - for this base R model... I am guessing these were 7K of hard miles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699248460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12893762, "authorName": "Hagop102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagop102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 wow I can't imagine the car sounding louder than it is lol. Yup, I drove it all day every day. Now it's reserved for the weekends :( thank you for the info and congratulations to @LRAEnterprises. GREAT buy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699294324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12896734, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hagop102 and @LRAEnterprises, yes this was a great buy on Saturday, but it was just brought to my attention that this same vehicle is presently for sale on eBay and is set to close on Wednesday therefore wonder how that all happened?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699303983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12897405, "authorName": "Hagop102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagop102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 Either maybe a really fast flip or maybe a fake listing? Its the same exact pictures as BaT too", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699306431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12897858, "authorName": "Dannykachun (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dannykachun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 @Hagop102\r\n\r\nI have no knowledge of an eBay listing. Got a link?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699308207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12898165, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks to be eBay item # 404590712568\n\nPossibly a fake listing?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699309663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12898228, "authorName": "Dannykachun (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dannykachun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 Yep that has to be a fake listing. Looks like a hacked account since there is absolutely no feedback as a seller. Strange...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699309911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12898244, "authorName": "Hagop102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagop102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PP0001 @Dannykachun If it is fake, I hope the reserve doesn't get met. It's already at 38k", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699310082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12898311, "authorName": "PP0001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pp0001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller, appreciate the feedback!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699310762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12901604, "authorName": "FordGuy01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordguy01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dannykachun, @LRAEnterprises, @PP0001, the price of \u201cyour\u201d GT350R is up to $45,100.00 currently on eBay. Hoping you can resolve the fake sale on eBay before it ends tomorrow. Good luck!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699373773, "type": "comment"}]