[{"id": 11979562, "authorName": "notlikelytowin4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notlikelytowin4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you Dan Tanna from the 70's show Vegas? Pic #38 looks like it's parked in the living room.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689892862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11979639, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Seller:\r\n\r\nWelcome to the auction for my 1987 911 Targa in the very rare Lagoon Green color.\r\n\r\nI have been a collector of many different European cars over the past 40yrs and have had several 911, turbos and 356\u2019s and know these cars well. Additionally , I have had long relationship with the shop \r\n( Perfect Power) that did the majority of the work ( see receipts) for 15 years .. They are one of the best and well know shops in the Midwest . This car is mechanically and cosmetically beautiful . I\u2019m just thinning my collection . I look forward to questions and promise to respond to any within a few hours . Please feel free to have a PPI done . \r\nGood Luck and thank you for looking and hopefully bidding on this beautiful 911\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1689893768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11979903, "authorName": "lowerfredrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowerfredrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Nice build. Great color. Love love the Targas. About the only thing missing is the whale tail, which is most easily rectified. GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689897014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11979938, "authorName": "Noverdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noverdad/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Noverdad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689897415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11980002, "authorName": "rmurphy1990", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmurphy1990/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the color. Sorry if I missed it but was this the original color from the factory?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689898144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11980088, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes the original color was lagoon green", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689899269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11980160, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please use Contact Seller button if you need to contact me directly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689900146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11980791, "authorName": "jepow19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jepow19/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by jepow19", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689911813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11980916, "authorName": "hn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hn11/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by hn11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689916825, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11980982, "authorName": "Stentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stentr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@caryboat, are you the owner or part owner of Perfect Power?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689921097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11981155, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have no ownership of Perfect Power. The owner and I have developed a business friendship over the years as they do great work .They have restored several of my cars over the past 15 years, a 356, 914, and several 911's and modern Turbos. I have several different shops I use depending on the vehicle, a Mercedes shop, a British shop, a vintage ferrari shop. All have their speciality in paint and mechanics.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689937564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11981759, "authorName": "Balti_J", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balti_j/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Balti_J", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689947216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11981997, "authorName": "only1buck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/only1buck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "man my eyes are really going ... I look at the car and I see it as blue ... lovely car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689949640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11982068, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Lagoon Green metallic is a deceiving color. Sometimes it looks more blue like a cross between petrol and iris but in the right light you see the green tint . Porsche enthusiasts love the color as due others as you don\u2019t ever see it .. even at a Porsche show .. everything is red, black, white , silver .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689950328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11986949, "authorName": "danayanch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danayanch/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by danayanch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689973364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11986955, "authorName": "danayanch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danayanch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My birth year targa? Hell yes I am going to bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1689973386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11994921, "authorName": "Khhickey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/khhickey/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by Khhickey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690061919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11995429, "authorName": "hovannes911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hovannes911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "God I miss my 87 Cab also in Lagoon green metallic. This is the best paint to sample color\r\nOn a g50!!! Pictures do not do justice on capturing the color, one second it looks baby blue, next minute it\u2019ll look blue with a hint of green (duh). Again I always comment on other lagoon green metalic Porsches that sell on here, the color is really hard to capture. I hired a professional photographer last year when I sold mine on here. Click on my username and you\u2019ll see my pictures and you can compare. GLWTA @seller!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690068199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11996703, "authorName": "mpugs911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpugs911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the opportunity to see this beauty yesterday. @caryboat is a man who knows his cars and takes exquisite care of them. No BS! The color is stunning and this Carrera is ready for years of worry free driving.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690112854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11996943, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Michael, thanks for kind words from another 911 enthusiast . It was a pleasure meeting you showing you the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690117404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12003538, "authorName": "jepow19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jepow19/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by jepow19", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690195306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12011384, "authorName": "ultimatejoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultimatejoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Targa! What's the likelihood it will pass California smog? Any insight??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690243657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12011858, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can ask the engine builder and post tomorrow. It is basically stock except the engine to 3.4 and SS exhaust..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690249446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12022243, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In order to pass Calif emissions the exhaust system would need to be changed", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690372938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12030926, "authorName": "Carrold7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrold7/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Carrold7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690424870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12031926, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Caryboat, lovely car, other than the dash (which looks like it could use a replacement top), does the car need anything?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690462291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12033014, "authorName": "RAEROV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raerov/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the emissions... has this car had to pass IL emissions testing? I'm in a state less stringent than CA, but still have to play the game.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690471620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12033111, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe the car is as perfect as it Canby after putting in $115,000. Plus the cost of the car. The dash cracks are minor that\u2019s why I never had them done. A company called fiber new can repair the cracks. I have used them on other vehicles and they\u2019re excellent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690472358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12033116, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anything older than 1996 automatically is exempt from Illinois emissions. 1996 is when OBD 2 came out. Since then Illinois only tests by plugging into the OBD port.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690472434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12033617, "authorName": "Tanny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tanny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Targa!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690476035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12035429, "authorName": "jdwight25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdwight25/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by jdwight25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690482377, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12035435, "authorName": "changedriven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/changedriven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@caryboat\r\n\r\nAny receipts/ documentation on the repaint?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690482391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12035533, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can get it re-printed. It was Casten auto body in Lake Zurich Illinois. It was about $6000. We did it with the glass in because taking out a target window in the back very difficult. We just did an additional $1200 for a wet sand and buff prior to this auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690482731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12035804, "authorName": "rzelman11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rzelman11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an 87 Lagoon Green Cab. It's an beautiful and rare color that attracts attention wherever we go. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690483700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12037116, "authorName": "Bullish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bullish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "tough ROI on the resto. looks well done.. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690488230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12037318, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s ROI on a car \ud83d\ude02.. you would cringe on some of mine .. Just fun .. bought a few vintage Ferraris and did well .. but if I held them and some others they are worth 2-3x now .. like BOATS( Break Out Another Thousand)..I work hard am very lucky to enjoy my projects", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1690488848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038125, "authorName": "ultimatejoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultimatejoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ballpark -- what would be the cost to replace the exhaust system to meet CA requirements? Any insight is appreciated!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690491695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038396, "authorName": "81Duck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/81duck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing that there are still things to be addressed after spending 115K - surprised that you spent only 6K for the paint job", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690492578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038697, "authorName": "aloysius3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aloysius3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paint job is what concerns me\u2026and what it might be hiding", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690493700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038698, "authorName": "WavyDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wavydave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does the 3.4 compare to the 3.2? Did you have to chip the car? Any special maintenance or tuning overhead? Thanks @seller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690493702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038756, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was upgraded at engine .. no chip.. see invoices", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690493888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038800, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The paint is hiding nothing ..their is not a drop of rust .. why would I spend this kind a of money to hide something. My reputation and cars are well known locally", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1690494002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038827, "authorName": "FARIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fariv/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by FARIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12038836, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably a few thousand to source stock exhaust on eBay", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690494123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038857, "authorName": "Kodiak333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kodiak333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure dug my Targa's ! 1972, 1978 and my last 1983 !\r\nThis is a nice looking Porsche \r\nGood Luck All !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038896, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 3-4x on paint for cars .. these guys did some of my other cars and I was happy .. they did a great job .. not show but you don\u2019t put a $20k paint on a $80k car .. I invested in the mechanics ., the car paint is beautiful", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038897, "authorName": "jdwight25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdwight25/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by jdwight25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494348, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12038925, "authorName": "FARIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fariv/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by FARIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494421, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12038926, "authorName": "jdwight25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdwight25/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by jdwight25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12038928, "authorName": "Kodiak333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kodiak333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@caryboat, Don't let them rattle you !\r\nBaT / Porsche can be a tuff group ! : )\r\nIt will happen !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1690494441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038929, "authorName": "billcawley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billcawley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This could be a long 2 min", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12038941, "authorName": "FARIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fariv/", "bidAmount": 55500, "content": "$55,500 bid placed by FARIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12038946, "authorName": "jdwight25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdwight25/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by jdwight25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12038955, "authorName": "FARIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fariv/", "bidAmount": 56500, "content": "$56,500 bid placed by FARIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12038982, "authorName": "jdwight25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdwight25/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by jdwight25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12038989, "authorName": "FARIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fariv/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by FARIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494664, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12038997, "authorName": "Kodiak333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kodiak333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of Targa fans out there ! : )", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039011, "authorName": "billcawley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billcawley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only takes 2 to keep it going. I\u2019d be surprised if we\u2019re at the reserve yet!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039019, "authorName": "jdwight25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdwight25/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by jdwight25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494781, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12039034, "authorName": "FARIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fariv/", "bidAmount": 64000, "content": "$64,000 bid placed by FARIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12039056, "authorName": "Kodiak333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kodiak333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FARIV, Nice punch !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039058, "authorName": "FARIV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fariv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/27/23 for $64,000 to FARIV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690494974, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12039075, "authorName": "Kodiak333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kodiak333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FARIV, Mike Tyson got nothing on you !\r\nCongratulations Buyer and Seller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690495040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039127, "authorName": "caryboat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caryboat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for bidding .. yes a lot of money was invested .. not all about money and the winner will be very happy with the car", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1690495230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039162, "authorName": "jdwight25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdwight25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FARIV Congratulations and well bought! I believe in karma and during the last few minutes of this auction, my landscaper came over to talk about repairing a retaining wall. He was in a hurry and communication with him is not easy so I thought maybe I was not supposed to have this car right now. Enjoy it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1690495362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12039432, "authorName": "candrewqc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/candrewqc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fariv good buy! @jdwight25 \u2026 there is always the 1985 Slantnose turbos I have up right now :))", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1690496608, "type": "comment"}]