[{"id": 12727392, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, super neat. Don't remember these from back in the day. i remember later 4-door models, but not a 2-door. The Corona was the top of the line Toyota if I recall. Love that engine. Really nice interior. Looks great in red. Not a fan of the wheels. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697547350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12728029, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Dad had a \u201874 Corona for a while and I really enjoyed driving it. If it\u2019d been set up like this, though, I would\u2019ve absolutely figured out a way to hold on to it. \r\n\r\n@mister_g\r\nThis sweety REALLY deserves a nice drive video!\r\n\r\nCheck this out @Michael_Yount.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697554709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12728307, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1974 marked a major redesign for the Corona. In addition to the rare hardtop they also made a two door sedan version along with four door and wagon. As a former owner of a \u201874 corona I would say they are not a sporty car in stock trim. But they are rugged and mine Felt like you could almost take it off road. No rear coil springs or independent rear suspension like the Datsun 610 it competed against but its build quality and durability were without question. Hard not to like this extremely rare Toyota!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1697557274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12728447, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah - another Toyota/Yamaha hybrid. Sweet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1697558320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12728818, "authorName": "mark01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice clean example of a never seen car in my part of the world. This one is so tastefully done with all the right touches. I hope it brings what it truly deserves.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1697561449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12728990, "authorName": "EvorICE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evorice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in 1974 I didn't give a car like this Corona a second glance. Heck not even a first glance. With all the two-door American cars available at the time the Corona was like...are you kidding me! Today though, how times and I have changed. I see this two-door Corona and I'm just smitten by it. It looks so cool. The interior and engine compartment are very nice. And those headers, dang! GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1697562426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12734972, "authorName": "Jjfab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjfab/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Jjfab", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697591508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12735085, "authorName": "Zelica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zelica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool! Do heater and defroster work?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1697592898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12735344, "authorName": "mister_g (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zelica The HVAC mode controls and blower motor/speed controls work. I just confirmed air comes out of the defrost vents in defrost mode. However, the heater core is not connected to the engine cooling system, and hasn't been since I've owned the vehicle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697596468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12735349, "authorName": "mister_g (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan I should be able to take a drive video here in the next couple of days.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1697596567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12735524, "authorName": "Zelica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zelica/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Zelica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697599546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12735630, "authorName": "PiRround", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pirround/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oooo! This is a good looking hardtop coupe. This is a rare find and should do well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1697602740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12735720, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by RidleysRides", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697606402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12736506, "authorName": "Lakeview1002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lakeview1002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had a 74 Corona SR5 with a 5sp and AC that my father bought new. I took my drivers test in it and it was in the family for about 10years and 150k+ miles until a drunk driver plowed into it. Sharp looking and well built. The suspension is basic control arms up front and leafs in the rear which are prone to sagging. They get the job done, but not class leading. I\u2019m not sure this car started life as an SR5 version of the hardtop coupe. It might have been the Deluxe version or parts were pulled from a sedan The dash gauge package is wrong and is missing the tachometer and row of smaller gauges. And what happened to the standard radio that was in the center console? Potential buyers should also know that this car is missing the side and rocker chrome/stainless steel trim, as well as chrome trim that outlined the rear of the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1697636582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12737594, "authorName": "Tim98166", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim98166/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RidleysRides Nice - VanHalen reference", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697646646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12738524, "authorName": "Walter_Gomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walter_gomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always have thought that these were really good looking coupes with a bit of Bertone influence in the design, especially the \"C\" pillar extractors that mimic the Bertone designed Lamborghini Urraco. In the Seventies, a classmate of mine in car design school was given one as a graduation present from his parents, but having just been hired as a designer for Ford, I didn't think that it was the best choice!\r\n\r\nNice Corona, good-luck with the auction!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1697651369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12743973, "authorName": "mister_g (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lakeview1002 This car is a few years older than I am, and I grew up in Missouri, so these cars were completely gone from the roads there by the time I was old enough to drive. I can't claim to be an expert on vehicle spec...I know the engine and transmission were swapped at some point prior to my ownership, and of course the paint, front seats, and upholstery are not original, but unfortunately I don't have any good way to confirm what trim or gauges or radio were originally installed or what else might have been changed over the years.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1697685084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12745354, "authorName": "kcp1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kcp1989/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by kcp1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697725117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12760375, "authorName": "mister_g (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697838206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12760383, "authorName": "mister_g (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan I just uploaded a short driving video, taken this afternoon", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1697838249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12760552, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds great, especially when you step on it! Looks like it really moves too. \r\nI wonder what the horsepower is?\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1697840091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12760934, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Over the 10-12 year period these engines were produced, they were rated in the 130-145HP range depending on compression ratio, EFI vs. carbs, etc. Very respectable in their time. We didn't get them in the states -- but in the rest of the world for road racing and rally trim, they gave the Alfa twin cams, Lotus twin cams and BMW SOHC all they wanted and then some. I have the TG \"twin\" in a 2000 lb. Corolla and it's pretty danged entertaining to drive.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1697845171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12768910, "authorName": "PiRround", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pirround/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great driving video. Looks like it can be a fun & engaging driver that\u2019s different from what others are driving.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1697946919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12770759, "authorName": "mister_g (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan @Michael_Yount @PiRround The car didn't come with a dyno sheet (and I've never had it dynoed myself) so unfortunately I don't know actual horsepower. The previous owner told me it has 304/320 TRD cams and aftermarket pistons, so I'd like to think it makes a little more power than a stock 18R-G. I'd love to drive another 70s Toyota with a stock 18R-G for comparison but there's not so many of them in the US...\n\nThe best point of reference I can offer is that the power to weight and overall powerband feels very similar to the 3S-GE Beams swapped E30 I used to have, but with better throttle response - there's no electronic delay.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1697994341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12775376, "authorName": "pbtexan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbtexan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 74 or 75 Corolla SR-5 back in 1975! bigger engine (1.8 or 2.0), fatter tires, 5-spd, AC, AM radio.\r\n\r\nLost it in the first divorce! Toyos from this period were Great!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698032446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12780030, "authorName": "Drumsnspace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drumsnspace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - thought these were all but extinct. Having an 18RG stateside is rare air for sure, super cool. Any idea as to why it holds a salvage/ rebuilt title?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698090159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12783351, "authorName": "mister_g (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drumsnspace The car had the salvage/rebuilt title well before I bought it, and didn't come with any relevant documentation, so I'll never know for sure. But the story I was told is that it was a theft recovery. I will say that the body is very straight, panel gaps even, etc...I don't have any reason to believe that the salvage/rebuilt title is due to accident damage.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698108044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12783656, "authorName": "zach0723", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zach0723/", "bidAmount": 5350, "content": "$5,350 bid placed by zach0723", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698111318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12784488, "authorName": "hjr546", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hjr546/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have AC?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698146188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12785274, "authorName": "mister_g (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hjr546 It doesn't have A/C", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698157824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12786170, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 5450, "content": "$5,450 bid placed by juceja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698165560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12786674, "authorName": "desert_kyusha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desert_kyusha/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by desert_kyusha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698168019, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12786680, "authorName": "luvtheclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvtheclassics/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by luvtheclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698168030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12786716, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing states that the car doesn't have a manual choke. Am I correct that theonly thing missing is the mechanism to operate the choke from the cabin? I presume that the carburetors themselves have everything needed to provide enrichment when cold?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698168102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787050, "authorName": "mister_g (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tom_R. I don't believe anything is missing from the carburetors. The car starts easily in warm weather (reference the cold start video in the listing) but can be a little bit difficult to start in cold weather, especially if its been sitting. It's always run well for me once its warmed up for a few minutes. \r\n\r\nBut also maybe worth noting, this car is a few years older than I am, so the vast majority of my driving experience is with fuel injected vehicles...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698168875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787086, "authorName": "njccmd2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/njccmd2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im surprised this car in such good shape is not bidding more. this would be perfect for any dealer showroom.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698168946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787355, "authorName": "domingo_santo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/domingo_santo/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by domingo_santo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698169645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787439, "authorName": "Zelica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zelica/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Zelica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698169985, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787462, "authorName": "desert_kyusha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desert_kyusha/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by desert_kyusha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787479, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by juceja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787489, "authorName": "desert_kyusha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desert_kyusha/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by desert_kyusha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170159, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787490, "authorName": "luvtheclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvtheclassics/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by luvtheclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787495, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by juceja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170178, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787500, "authorName": "Zelica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zelica/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by Zelica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787506, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by juceja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787527, "authorName": "desert_kyusha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desert_kyusha/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by desert_kyusha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787552, "authorName": "Sap1437", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sap1437/", "bidAmount": 8001, "content": "$8,001 bid placed by Sap1437", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787560, "authorName": "zach0723", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zach0723/", "bidAmount": 8150, "content": "$8,150 bid placed by zach0723", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787593, "authorName": "Sap1437", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sap1437/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by Sap1437", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170453, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787598, "authorName": "zach0723", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zach0723/", "bidAmount": 8350, "content": "$8,350 bid placed by zach0723", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787614, "authorName": "Sap1437", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sap1437/", "bidAmount": 8501, "content": "$8,501 bid placed by Sap1437", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787621, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep it coming folks -- with the rare vintage twin cam, this one's worth more.\r\n\r\nThe enrichment (chokes) are not hooked up on the carbs @mister_g. But a $12 universal choke cable from Jeg's will solve that. I have the same carbs on my 2TG. And it starts easily hot or cold -- without the chokes, you just have to pump the pedal a few more times and give it some gas when she fires. But the enrichment/fast idle hook up makes it easier.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1698170526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787626, "authorName": "zach0723", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zach0723/", "bidAmount": 8610, "content": "$8,610 bid placed by zach0723", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787649, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 8710, "content": "$8,710 bid placed by juceja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170656, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787652, "authorName": "zach0723", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zach0723/", "bidAmount": 8810, "content": "$8,810 bid placed by zach0723", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787660, "authorName": "Sap1437", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sap1437/", "bidAmount": 8910, "content": "$8,910 bid placed by Sap1437", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787675, "authorName": "mister_g (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mister_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Michael_Yount Thank you for the added explanation. I honestly never investigated further because here in Texas it's rarely cold enough to be noticeable.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698170723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787693, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 9010, "content": "$9,010 bid placed by juceja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787698, "authorName": "zach0723", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zach0723/", "bidAmount": 9110, "content": "$9,110 bid placed by zach0723", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787700, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mister_g - no problem - I sent you a \"contact seller\" message. Hit me up on email for the reply and I'll send a few pictures showing how to hook them up - the buyer may be interested. Easy, easy project.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698170811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787709, "authorName": "Sap1437", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sap1437/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was fun - I\u2019m out!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787724, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 9210, "content": "$9,210 bid placed by juceja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787726, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool Car Great BUY!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787736, "authorName": "zach0723", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zach0723/", "bidAmount": 9310, "content": "$9,310 bid placed by zach0723", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698170932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787743, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Winners Never Quit --- Quitters Never WIN!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698170941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787758, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 9410, "content": "$9,410 bid placed by juceja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698171007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787762, "authorName": "zach0723", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zach0723/", "bidAmount": 9510, "content": "$9,510 bid placed by zach0723", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698171017, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787769, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RidleysRides - when the winner overpays, the quitter wins. But we're nowhere near that here!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698171037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787773, "authorName": "carman944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carman944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is still too cheap! Find another 50 year old car for 10 grand that looks this good. You'll be the only one at your local Cars & Coffee too! \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698171053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787777, "authorName": "Cudakiller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cudakiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is RAD! What a fun car under $10k, exciting last minute bids!! Awesome.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698171068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787780, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 9610, "content": "$9,610 bid placed by juceja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698171088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12787786, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carman944 - it's not just that - try to find the vintage Yamaha-head twin cams in the US. They didn't import them -- harder and harder to find the TG's and RG's.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698171109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787810, "authorName": "SilverFox10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverfox10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely best 'deal of the day' here!!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698171181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787821, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/24/23 for $9,610 to juceja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698171209, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12787818, "authorName": "carman944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carman944/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Michael_Yount Agree 100%. Open the hood at a car show and get ready for lots of questions & drool!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698171213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787826, "authorName": "zach0723", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zach0723/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @juceja. Car is worth more, but I'm at my max today", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698171215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787833, "authorName": "porsche928GTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche928gts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A killer deal nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698171235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787835, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@juceja great buy!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698171239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787837, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer - well bought. And Seller - sorry the right folks weren't in the house today.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698171250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787843, "authorName": "Drumsnspace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drumsnspace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a deal, shipping and buyers fees were too much for me, but you won't find another 18RG powered car for a while.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698171280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787846, "authorName": "juceja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juceja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will come to a good home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1698171287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787854, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carman944 - in my experience, most who walk by and look under the hood haven't the slightest idea what they're looking at.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1698171304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12787877, "authorName": "Michael_Yount", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_yount/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@juceja - you can find me in the 2TG and 18RG vintage facebook groups. If you need assistance, DM me and I can show you how to hook up the chokes.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1698171371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12788140, "authorName": "rouleaunator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rouleaunator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HIGHWAY ROBBERY HERE!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698172009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12788410, "authorName": "desert_kyusha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desert_kyusha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought! Such a fantastic engine and rare model. A 2000GT JDM Corona with the same motor sold on here for well over 20k.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698172850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12788571, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Michael_Yount very true! If I didn't already have way more vehicles than space to keep them I would have been all over this one! Currently selling off my collection to start over!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1698173395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12789501, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You got a heck of a deal, @juceja and I\u2019m super envious! So glad that @Michael_Yount is here to offer his deep well of knowledge. I\u2019m constantly reminded how important a car\u2019s (engine in this case) enthusiast community is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698176353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12793098, "authorName": "lenny1jz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lenny1jz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Penal code 211", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698199430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12795194, "authorName": "Silverarrowauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverarrowauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow i didnt see this!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698247850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12841247, "authorName": "turbo3.6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbo3.6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what a great deal congrats to buyer. super nice car !!!\r\nI have 1976 Celica fastback with same engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1698709468, "type": "comment"}]