[{"id": 3020644, "authorName": "LT-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lt-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What exactly does \"The engine case, sans internal parts\" mean. Do \"internal parts\" refer to things like pistons, camshafts and a crankshaft?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1551820089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020646, "authorName": "mashford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mashford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shirts off to this chassis!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551820106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020666, "authorName": "michaelorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would make for a killer center-piece in a large garage, warehouse or man cave. Pretty awesome!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551820259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020670, "authorName": "StealthSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stealthss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LT-1 You are on the mark. Empty engine casing, empty transmission casing. Its an interesting museum piece as far as I can determine, with value based upon serviceable parts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551820296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020692, "authorName": "Anvarjv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anvarjv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How would one go about installing a body onto this frame? Asking for a friend...", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1551820416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020705, "authorName": "Pdigwig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdigwig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool dune buggy. Who needs a VW beetle when you can have a McLaren chassis in which to build a sand rail.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551820496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020718, "authorName": "LT-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lt-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StealthSS that being the case I'm intrigued by what the owner had in mind for his \"build\". Swapping an LS motor back there and covering it up with some kit car body? At first when I looked at it I assumed the motor/transmission were complete & thought that would be a cool idea for a build. \"Empty cases\" diminishes the cool factor substantially. Now it's a base for a big coffee table.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1551820550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020716, "authorName": "StealthSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stealthss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Anvarjv\n\nhttps://youtu.be/BeIWq10NA0c\n\nYou need the tub before you can attach the body panels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551820698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020780, "authorName": "The_Other_Brad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_other_brad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably the cheapest way to tell your buddies you have an MP4-12C stashed in your garage and not be lying about it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551820908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020782, "authorName": "StealthSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stealthss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LT-1 Afik it was a (nother) thing for people in Beverly Hills to waste money on. I doubt McLaren wants anything to do with that VIN.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551820930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020837, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a nice conversation piece for a man cave or car barn but I can't imagine how this would work as project since every possible part would be custom fabbed, very overwhelming.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551821201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020872, "authorName": "Soyracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soyracer/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Soyracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551821343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3020926, "authorName": "dodahman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dodahman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "add some servo's, feedback, etc . for very fine simulator/gamer?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551821716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020936, "authorName": "MrBonus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbonus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's hope someone runs a no reserve auction for the other half of the car so I can snatch up an MP4-12C on the cheap with some minor assembly required.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551821778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3020942, "authorName": "johnnytightlips", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnytightlips/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably a good project for an ex McLaren engineer\n\nOne at a time please...one at a time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551821840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021054, "authorName": "951ltwt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/951ltwt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do the f40 motor, hood and wheels fit that were previously auctioned here ? \n\nWe're getting there folks....the kit is definitely ready for a build! Be certain to buy the f40 manuals auctioned here this week,for proper run-in.\n\nOr leave the f40 hood off..think leroy https://youtu.be/ntvVWzdhGjQ", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551822575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021069, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Batteries not included", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1551822642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021072, "authorName": "Dr_Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr_randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This, and that lot of Porsche parts from last week, and you are in business!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551822664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021099, "authorName": "951ltwt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/951ltwt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3pedalonly \r\n\r\nI don't know if you realize this but I heard that a McLaren battery is $7k!! Yeah... There is a very similar BMW dimension one that fits BUT it doesn't have the McLaren chip that tells the computers to come to atenzione....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551822799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021137, "authorName": "leaky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leaky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paging Tyler Hoover @ hoovies garage. This has you written all over it. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551823065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021165, "authorName": "joelginaldi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joelginaldi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got it one piece at a time, and it didn't cost me a dime...you'll know it's me when I come through your town...", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1551823226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021166, "authorName": "Zscream", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zscream/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I need to find a Fiero body...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1551823227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021182, "authorName": "Mike-7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike-7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Slap a Bradley GT body on it for the retro look.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551823285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021281, "authorName": "bayarea2002driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bayarea2002driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perhaps a female driver could wear a Wonder Woman outfit and drive around town in it.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1551823772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021290, "authorName": "gtr8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joelginaldi, I don't know if anyone else got your humor, but I did...that was great...thanks for making me laugh after a tough day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551823815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021349, "authorName": "needabiggerhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needabiggerhouse/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by needabiggerhouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551824228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3021376, "authorName": "thinners", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinners/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems there are a few wrecked MP4-12c cars online that could use a new chassis. Buy a wreck for <$50k and here is a great place to build from.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551824462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021400, "authorName": "Rudy2shoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rudy2shoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember as kids we would sit in our father's car and pretend we were driving. Well here's your chance to be a kid again.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1551824622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021640, "authorName": "trusted_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What sports cars today would look like if Ralph Nader was running the National Safety Transportation Board. Love those 5mph crash appproved bumpers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551826210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021709, "authorName": "bruce_m", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruce_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(searches ebay using term \"all internal engine and trans parts for MP4-12C\")", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1551826665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021721, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joelginaldi - Ditto what @gtr8 said.\r\n\r\n@bayarea2002driver - Would it have to be a female driver? Asking for a friend.\r\n\r\nDoes anyone know what the large can-shaped unit above the steering rack is? Servo-motor for the hydraulic lines going to the suspension or the worlds biggest windshield washer?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551826720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021808, "authorName": "joeyscleaninglady", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeyscleaninglady/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Build a poor mans p1 with Tesla Model S components", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551827358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021823, "authorName": "Doc-k (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doc-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the comments, I am not sure what exactly is inside the motor/tranny housing. I purchased it with the idea to have a twin turbo engine built by Nelson racing and then build the body around it. Unfortunately I don't have the time to even begin.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1551827502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021914, "authorName": "Htwhls19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htwhls19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@leaky more like tavarish", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551828671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021930, "authorName": "Shauneagle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shauneagle/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by Shauneagle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551828940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3021936, "authorName": "Shauneagle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shauneagle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect for a fiero body transplant", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551828999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021939, "authorName": "GearJammer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gearjammer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.copart.com/lot/24615249/Photos", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551829050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021928, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of wisecracks and helpful jocularity in the comments but very few \"thumbs-ups\". So I went through all the comments and gave everybody one. \n\nYes, even you. ;o)", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1551829306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021975, "authorName": "mcm185", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcm185/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can seller confirm if the engine internal components are present? Seems like useful information here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551829949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021990, "authorName": "flachbau993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flachbau993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now this is cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551830274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3021989, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mcm185 As written by the seller a half hour ago: \"Thanks for the comments, I am not sure what exactly is inside the motor/tranny housing.\"\nAre you asking him to crack it open and see what's inside? I'll bet nothing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551830435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022040, "authorName": "ShooterBobSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooterbobsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GearJammer! LOL! Perfect! \r\nOf course, I have to ask, will a SBC mount to that tranny? Maybe there's an LS conversion plate?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551831413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022087, "authorName": "TSRHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsrhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just think, you can make a safe out of the engine casing. Store all your gold coins in style.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551832287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022112, "authorName": "2S2KS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2s2ks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Barely getting back in the market and this was my first bid consideration. I might need psychiatric help.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1551832977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022121, "authorName": "usdcrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usdcrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The ultimate video gaming rig", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1551833192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022133, "authorName": "leaky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leaky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Htwhls19 - tavarish too. But I mentioned Tyler since he recently bought a McLaren MP4- and as always, it had a lot of issues. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551833348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022213, "authorName": "140rpm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/140rpm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the a/c blow cold?", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1551834748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022218, "authorName": "reedo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reedo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LeRoy\u2019s brother! (Cleetus McFarland YouTube)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551834797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022276, "authorName": "Shasta_McNasty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shasta_mcnasty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Step 1: Get the McLaren extended warranty\r\nStep 2: File a claim that all the missing parts mysteriously vaporized\r\nStep 3: Profit!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1551836311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022286, "authorName": "Mark_in_TO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_in_to/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring A ummm...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551836564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022326, "authorName": "likethebossiam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/likethebossiam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine building a sim rig in this... you'd be the envy of all sim racers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551837983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022454, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mcm185 : I spent a lot of time poring over this amazing piece at the US launch of the MP4-12C. And the answer to my question at that time was that it had no engine and/or gearbox internals.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551841917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022604, "authorName": "Barrygodflat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barrygodflat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1951 Volkswagen Devin Project, may I introduce you to McLaren MP4-12C Display Chassis?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551847819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022628, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doc-k how much did shipping cost?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551849383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022647, "authorName": "rogerquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerquad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paging Jay Leno! This is totally cool and a nice compliment to his other rolling chassis cars...Plus a neat way to see how it fits together.... AND SPARE PARTS!! That hydraulic suspension must be good for $20k? glwts", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551850243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022657, "authorName": "TechnoHippie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/technohippie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Install LS7 engine -- then put a replica body on it. Ferrari P4, Lola T70, or Lamborghini Diablo.\r\nHint: Ferrari P4 is correct answer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551850831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022658, "authorName": "Zed330ti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zed330ti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to put a Fiero body on this", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551850880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022669, "authorName": "user123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/user123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, can you please add photos of underside. And I didn\u2019t see about feet rolled\u2014 TMU?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551851476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022671, "authorName": "user123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/user123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, what\u2019s treadlife on those tires? expensive to replace\r\nGLWtA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551851532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022675, "authorName": "user123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/user123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish instead of \u201cdisplay chassis\u201d BaT would have used \u201cProject\u201d", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551851633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022780, "authorName": "leaky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leaky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder if the recall for the takata airbag was done?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1551872983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022786, "authorName": "kwrnh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwrnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two words: Meyers Manx. You have 6 months.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1551873319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022825, "authorName": "Thaxted2bat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaxted2bat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder what his wife said after he brought it home. Probably, \"I love you honey, we'll get you the help you need.\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551877009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3022833, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that was one big 3-D printer....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551877534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023053, "authorName": "moore_rb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moore_rb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TechnoHippie makes it sound just so easy... :-)\r\n\r\nTo anyone who has never built a car, this looks like a great project....\r\n\r\nBut to anyone who has EVER built a car... Well, they probably aren't rushing to hit the black 'place bid' rectangle right now...\r\n\r\nIt will probably sell to whomever takes the time to price out all the parts, and then will commit the time necessary to wait for the buyer of each part to come along... \r\n\r\nBut anyone who wants to build a fun mid/rear engine project car would be better served by just buying a wrecked C5 Corvette, and a GTM kit from Factory Five... JMHO", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551882847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023085, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think a chat with an actual McLaren engineer familiar with this particular display chassis is needed in order to confirm it is in fact a real rolling chassis with real structural integrity. Otherwise, building it into a driving car could end in disaster.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551883550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023113, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best talk to a McLaren engineer familiar with this particular display chassis who can confirm it is an actual rolling chassis with the required structural integrity before attempting to make a driver out of it. \r\nOr it could end in tragedy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551884147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023245, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Install a Fred Flintstone drive system.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551887079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023263, "authorName": "bringasubie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bringasubie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why does this make me think of scumbag labs... HOONIGAN should totally buy this!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551887390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023311, "authorName": "savio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am shocked, absolutely shocked, that I'm the first person to ask if the IMS bearing has been replaced?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1551888368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023325, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Apologies for the redundant comment. First one disappeared into the ether, then magically re-appeared.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551888662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023409, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is indeed an actual chassis; I don't think there's any real question of its structural integrity. \n\nBut no one should imagine that it can be built into a road car -- either legally or practically.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1551890542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023515, "authorName": "Doc-k (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doc-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In regards to the questions about the chassis and structural integrity, I was told by the gentleman at the dealership that was involved in the original purchase that the following items are completely functional:\nChassis, Brakes, Steering and Suspension. \nI would also recommend that anyone wishing to use it in a real road application have an engineer review it. I talked to Nelson about shipping the chasssis to them to make necessary mods to accept the engine. \nI will also upload some pictures of the underside this evening.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1551893045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023622, "authorName": "Reggie_the_Wildcard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reggie_the_wildcard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I the only one who would want to make this street-legal and drive it with no body?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1551894598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3023817, "authorName": "trusted_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The more I look at this, the more it reminds me of my first girlfriend from High School....... nice seat, big bumpers out front, but no working internals! Please don't let my wife read this.", "likes": 35, "timestamp": 1551897824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3024920, "authorName": "WarDamnJones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wardamnjones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trusted_one I had to sign in just to like that comment! Gold!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551906817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3025642, "authorName": "trusted_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WarDamnjones Thanks for the \"like\". I'm retired from both the military and car business now and Bring a Trailer is one of the few things that entertains me at this stage of my life. I love the auctions and I love the people, both for their knowledge and humor!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1551911608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026014, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder what the CarFax says when you run that VIN...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551914953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026204, "authorName": "REDSAUTO74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redsauto74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@denverWoody I ran a CARFAX and it shows 2 records as follows: \r\n11/02/2011 The Auto Gallery Woodland Hills, CA Vehicle offered for sale \r\n08/17/2012 1 The Auto Gallery Woodland Hills, CA Vehicle offered for sale \r\nNo accidents though!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1551919695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026279, "authorName": "Allard62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allard62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live in Franklin, TN so this is a \"neighbor\" to me that I've neither met nor seen. I have a perfect project for that chassis-------------if only it ran.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551921615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026335, "authorName": "Button", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/button/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't have a lot in this material world, but at least I have internal parts.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1551923256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026566, "authorName": "LB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's a guy who built his own F40 and a guy who built a Countach, and they built their own frames. This would be a piece of cake project for them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551929569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026599, "authorName": "user123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/user123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cGreen\u201d-ist supercar ever built. Team was definitely led by a millenial", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551930580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026654, "authorName": "CJinSD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjinsd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All it really needs is an LS engine, a ZF 5-speed, and an Alfa-Romeo Carabo body.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551932623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026786, "authorName": "s4natic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s4natic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy this and the 599 V12. Perfect.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1551939741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026888, "authorName": "SpeedyCrab12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedycrab12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone needs to buy this and turn it into a modern take of a McLaren CanAm car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1551959308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3026889, "authorName": "Portia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/portia/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Portia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551959508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3027580, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could do a lot with this, but how to you fit a body?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551976415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027685, "authorName": "Ptracks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptracks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just needs a glove compartment, and should be ready to roll. Cool auction. Would love to see how this ends up. @Zed330ti Fiero body has my vote.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1551978752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3027951, "authorName": "TooFast2See", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toofast2see/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No internal components? Oh well, it would still make a great Flat Sceen TV Stand.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1551983073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3028039, "authorName": "volunteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volunteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What about a PPI?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1551984435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3030630, "authorName": "YankeeTR5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yankeetr5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like back in the day, something like this would cause a phone call or letter to the likes of Zagato, Touring, Pininfarina about finishing out the interior and body. Some of those are still around. I wonder......it is a proven chassis and all.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552002057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3030651, "authorName": "needabiggerhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needabiggerhouse/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by needabiggerhouse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552002426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3030862, "authorName": "joelginaldi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joelginaldi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This listing truly might have the best collection of comments in BaT history. Some seriously funny and witty stuff. \r\n@trusted_one I wish had not read your comment just as I took a good swig of my beer. Classic!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552007316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3031234, "authorName": "vandrako", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vandrako/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Devin is also no reserve....Hmmmmm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552018038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3031376, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some of the kids in my old coal mining town had wooden go-karts (sans motor internals AND externals). Push 'em up the hill & coast on down, steering with your feet on the 2x4 front axle while making killer engine noises....\n\nIs this what the rich kids in The Big City played with?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552024429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3031885, "authorName": "MurraytheDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murraythedog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may bid. This would make a very nice planter.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552056862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3032075, "authorName": "Carlo_Rossi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlo_rossi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone please buy all three and make the greatest car ever.\r\n\r\nMcLaren Chassis: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2012-mclaren-mp4-12c-7/\r\n\r\n599 Engine: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/ferrari-599-gtb-v-12/\r\n\r\nDevin Body: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1951-volkswagen-devin-d-prototype/", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1552060490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3032139, "authorName": "matjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I make this a Shelby Cobra replica?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552061606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3032352, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of the most interesting \"cars\" that I have seen on BAT. What to do with it?\r\nYou could probably sell the engine and tranny case for pretty good money, especially the factory turbos. You could replace the engine with a V8 + Porsche trans, or go a little wild and go electric. Rather than trying to fit an ill fitting body, why not make an open roadster with a custom cage? This could be a fun project for the right owner. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552064946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3032925, "authorName": "twohoos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twohoos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You guys have got it all wrong. Here is a complete build plan for this chassis that is guaranteed to please any owner:\r\n\r\n1) Install working horn, wired to the steering wheel.\r\n2) Install self in driver seat. Honk to heart's content.** \r\n\r\n\r\n**Preferably while turning wheel maniacally and making RAAWR! sounds.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1552073518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3033255, "authorName": "dlb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Much better looking than the Senna.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1552077193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3033554, "authorName": "ZENWERKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Send this to Italy and have them wrap a beautiful roadster body around it? Assuming its rigid enough.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552079238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035387, "authorName": "LCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcl/", "bidAmount": 6350, "content": "$6,350 bid placed by LCL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552111341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3035869, "authorName": "moore_rb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moore_rb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnbennett103: \"You could do a lot with this, but how do you fit a body?\"\r\n\r\n-If you can't answer that one question, then there actually isn't a lot that you could do with this. :-)\r\n\r\n\r\n@matjer: \"Can I make this a Shelby Cobra replica?\"\r\n\r\n- That's what we ALL want to know... Can you? I don't imagine your finished Cobra would look very much like a cobra at all, since the driver would be sitting where the hood scoop is usually located on a cobra.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552145335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035874, "authorName": "Bboxer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bboxer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be a great buy for the Art Center school, here in Pasadena. I am sure they could talk McL to donate a leftover/rebuilt engine and transmission. Then the students can have a ball designing and modeling a full size carbon body of their own creation.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552145599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035893, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I found one engine ($15K) and one transmission ($10k) listed on ebay. These cars are crazy expensive, and I'm sure the parts alone would exceed the current bid.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552146019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036010, "authorName": "rosta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rosta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"ran when parked, just needs plugs\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552148671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036320, "authorName": "needabiggerhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needabiggerhouse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please confirm if the engine and transmission are complete or are they empty with no internals. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552157490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036417, "authorName": "Carlsbad1985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlsbad1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@needabiggerhouse .. it says in the description \"sans internal parts\" FYI", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552160940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036496, "authorName": "needabiggerhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needabiggerhouse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does \"sans\" mean?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552163617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036514, "authorName": "pavulon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavulon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For anyone fed up with Ariel and Caterham punks and pikers, your ride has finally arrived.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552164554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036667, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool....!!! My dads a TV repair man. \r\n He as a Awesome set of tools....", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1552172314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036864, "authorName": "trusted_one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trusted_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@needabiggerhouse \"sans\" is an old French word for \"Strangely Absent Needed Soon\"........as in if you think you are going to make a cheap Running/Driving McLaren from this then you are \"sans\" a cerebral cortex! (Without a brain!)", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1552181844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036914, "authorName": "needabiggerhouse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needabiggerhouse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for my foreign language lesson. I prefer English myself.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552183950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037386, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really all you need is a small windshield and a very long steep hill to have a blast in this one ...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552233421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037402, "authorName": "TJP_77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp_77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sure there is some enterprising YouTuber who could take this on and build something very entertaining with it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552234204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037531, "authorName": "gtr8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the closest I can afford to a 12C", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552239928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037770, "authorName": "Jesse3763", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jesse3763/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Jesse3763", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552251036, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3037792, "authorName": "Jesse3763", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jesse3763/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really want to park this next to my mp4.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552252681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3038115, "authorName": "928s4life", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/928s4life/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is really cool! Am I the only one who thinks the pictures look hilarious with it parked in a driveway? Anyone looking for a way to piss off their HOA need to look no further...\n\nTo all bidders, the date code of the tires is 2010. You know those are going to need replacing soon\n\nAs already mentioned, I would think this could go for good money if parting out (for someone with time and patience). The turbos, brake calipers, and wheels alone.... Too bad the Meridian sound system is not included, assuming it's any good", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552273968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3039773, "authorName": "rx7gslse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rx7gslse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You just know someone's goingto LS swap this... :P", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552335117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3039794, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring @RUNGE\r\n\r\nI'd love to see what he might build with this as a starting point.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552335250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3040108, "authorName": "austinrex_auto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinrex_auto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to turn this into a Racing simulator... too bad it's already out of my price range :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552337903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3040843, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m sure the wheels alone are worth a fortune, so buy it and part it out. Then whatever is left of the tub, hang it on a wall; I\u2019m sure it\u2019s light enough.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552345024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041042, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 6666, "content": "$6,666 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552351052, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3041334, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, can you confirm if two or more of the wheels have curb rash?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552359866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041370, "authorName": "Jesse3763", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jesse3763/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Jesse3763", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552360983, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3041434, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You will be woking to work if you buy this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552363131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041451, "authorName": "Cosa7189", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cosa7189/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "whoever buys this could fund the build by starting a youtube channel centered around it. Imagine how interesting it would be to see this platform retrofit to an unconventional vintage vehicle....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552363763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041613, "authorName": "Portia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/portia/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Portia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552388053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3041676, "authorName": "Jay.jwb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jay.jwb/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Jay.jwb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552393343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3041688, "authorName": "martinwarg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martinwarg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just put on a www.pagano.se body and you will have a really nice car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552393694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041723, "authorName": "kdk2010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdk2010/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by kdk2010", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552394569, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3041725, "authorName": "morellja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morellja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do wonder how much some of these Display Chassis sold for. After doing a small amount of research, I found that 35 of these Chassis were made for the first McLaren Dealerships to open their doors around the world. I have seen advertised prices that ranged from $25K-$80K for these display chassis, but have yet to find how much any of them actually sold for. If the Chassis was given a VIN I believe it had to be inspected and certified under law. Has anyone found any other info?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552394604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041746, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really fun auction. If any part of this car is real (brakes, turbos, blocks, transmission case), you will easily make money on this. I would think the bids will rise.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552395218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041754, "authorName": "morellja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morellja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From what I have read about this chassis, the entire braking system is complete, as is the suspension. Then you have the mounting pieces like control arms etc. That along is worth at the very least $20K on the used parts market. Wheels can be had for $2K. But if someone was serious about parting this out, money could be had if taken for the right price, obviously.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552395458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041834, "authorName": "PointerPapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pointerpapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello neighbor! This marks the first time i have seen our \"town\" anywhere on the web not related to a natural gas leak or population growth.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552397879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041892, "authorName": "Doc-k (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doc-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The black on the wheel(s) is not curb rash. It came off easily.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552399375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041970, "authorName": "hayeslewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hayeslewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Build a cage and body, detune it by 10% and go enduro racing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552401346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3042234, "authorName": "TommyC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fly in, drive it home? Seriously, I wish I had the space for this...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552406653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3042289, "authorName": "SonicDeathmonkey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonicdeathmonkey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could somebody PLEASE pair this with that 599 GTB V12?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552407456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3042436, "authorName": "NathanS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nathans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is currently a 2015 BMW I8 promotional dealer \"shell' for sale on ebay. The mind starts to wander....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552410151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3042481, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 7770, "content": "$7,770 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552410917, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3042523, "authorName": "chapel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chapel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm so interested to see what happens with this...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552411777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3042584, "authorName": "SFFS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sffs/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by SFFS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552412805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3042659, "authorName": "BudgetBeDarned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/budgetbedarned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My mind wanders to thoughts of ditching the existing block, swapping in a LS3 with the McLaren intake on a custom fabbed LS lower, connect to the turbos and exhaust with some headers, cage it, and make a monster Mc'Vette cart. Where to source an appropriate transaxle...\u2026?\r\n\r\n\r\nWould also look awesome as garage art mounted to a wall!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552413633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3042965, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552416610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043067, "authorName": "speedntktz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedntktz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Figured @HooviesGarage would bid on this as a parts car for when his warranty ends. His car has already had the engine replaced and tranny twice. Here rolling on 4 wheels lies everything else that could break. Oh wait. There\u2019s no electrical items here. Never mind.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552417545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043126, "authorName": "speedntktz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedntktz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Or maybe pair it with this undercarriage damage to rebuild as a single running car. \r\nhttps://www.copart.com/lot/24615249", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552418156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043132, "authorName": "speedntktz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedntktz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe pair it with this undercarriage damage to rebuild. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.copart.com/lot/24615249", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552418244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043284, "authorName": "SFFS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sffs/", "bidAmount": 11300, "content": "$11,300 bid placed by SFFS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552419544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043365, "authorName": "Jay.jwb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jay.jwb/", "bidAmount": 11600, "content": "$11,600 bid placed by Jay.jwb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552420273, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043450, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552421126, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043455, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Bitdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552421186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043472, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by carcraaazy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552421389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043510, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552421706, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043540, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "6 bidders at the end. This is going to get interesting...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552421924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043544, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552421975, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043558, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043565, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043578, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043585, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043589, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by Intermeccanica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422299, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043592, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043600, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043602, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I gotta be honest, I did not expect to see the bidding reaching this level. Very impressive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043605, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Bitdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043616, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043619, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043623, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Bitdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422454, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043632, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by Intermeccanica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043646, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Bitdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043648, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043651, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Intermeccanica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043652, "authorName": "AustinWOP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinwop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043653, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by Bitdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043666, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043673, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by Intermeccanica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043675, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Bitdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043683, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by Intermeccanica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422808, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043687, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043704, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep going?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043705, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by Bitdrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043706, "authorName": "MajorHavoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majorhavoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are we there yet?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043712, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not yet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043715, "authorName": "Revmaster_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revmaster_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just in parts alone this chassis is worth a lot of money. I see why a few people are hard at it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552422984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043723, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 28911, "content": "$28,911 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043725, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043726, "authorName": "Ekmack3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmack3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*Grabs Popcorn* This is getting exciting. Good luck to all bidders!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043731, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043736, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This evokes an old AMC Gremlin commercial:\r\n\r\nWhere's the rest of your car, toots?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043742, "authorName": "Penn-State", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penn-state/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There seems to be a heck of a lot of popcorn eating going on in the workplace with funny beeping coming from the offices. Someone should investigate.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552423142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043746, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423167, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043749, "authorName": "Socks4Jesus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socks4jesus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Bidders, at the end of this Auction can you let us know what you plan to do with the chassis?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1552423181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043752, "authorName": "willowbend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willowbend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Penn-State Nothing to see here. Move along.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043756, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You mean it doesn't run??? ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043760, "authorName": "waterpointemc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waterpointemc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the ole' saying of \"go find another one\" could not be more true here. GL to bidders, very interesting", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043765, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043771, "authorName": "Ekmack3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmack3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm pretty sure the BaT staff are already chomping at the bit for the followup story on this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552423274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043775, "authorName": "haasfogle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haasfogle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i find this amazing as i have seen nice complete cars just over $100k.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043772, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ekmack3 BaT Success Stories are the best!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552423314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043778, "authorName": "Socks4Jesus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socks4jesus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ekmack3 for sure...I'm chomping at the bit to see what they do with it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552423319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043780, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mundomatt bid it to get it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043783, "authorName": "Peninsulabidder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peninsulabidder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct term is \u201cchamping at the bit.\u201d Only cigars get chomped.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043784, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by Intermeccanica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043789, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043776, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best use for this would be parked in the garage next to a MP4-12C\n\nIn the long run it'll be worth far more kept as-is rather than either parted out or \"improved\" with running gear, wiring and body.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552423373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043791, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is Intermeccanica going to put a speedster body on this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043792, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was hoping I could make this a fun project...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043795, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423399, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043798, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But alas, I'm out, lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552423417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043800, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would make a kid's bed frame out of this", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1552423440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043805, "authorName": "shwerdna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shwerdna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does a horse 'Chomp' or Champ' because that's where the saying came from", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043806, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ed_L ...on the other hand, is that the best of of an extra parking space?\r\nPersonally, I'd love to see this built into something special. I'd wager that's the consensus.\r\nRespectfully.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043810, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043808, "authorName": "Penn-State", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penn-state/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Intermeccanica - One more bid may get it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043814, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd hang it on the wall....next to \"My\" working McLaren....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043817, "authorName": "jonas1jp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonas1jp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mjc_italy Different kind of sleeper car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552423478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043820, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "najeebkhan bidding history is impressive, a serious contender for sure.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552423489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043822, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Luck Guys!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043823, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring your own engine noises.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043828, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LS Swap", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043831, "authorName": "MajorHavoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majorhavoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait, what? It doesn't make engine noises?\r\n.....I'm out!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043834, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by najeebkhan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043842, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3043847, "authorName": "Ekmack3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmack3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy smokes. I just ditched my popcorn for a shot of whiskey. The intensity level is high. \r\n... and I'm not even bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043850, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you have to explain to your wife you are bidding on a car...sort of.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552423688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043855, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted to watch this end but I have to go pick up my daughter from daycare.......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043858, "authorName": "najeebkhan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/najeebkhan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck mudomatt", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1552423716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043863, "authorName": "mundomatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundomatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/12/19 for $40,000 to mundomatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423743, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3043862, "authorName": "jonas1jp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonas1jp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great auction, folks. Well done.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552423743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043866, "authorName": "Ekmack3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmack3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WELL DONE!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043867, "authorName": "Bitdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitdrive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Mundomatt", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043868, "authorName": "Intermeccanica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intermeccanica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was fun :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552423759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043870, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When a chassis is worth more than your civic type R", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1552423763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043872, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!!!! Congratulations.....so what is the plan?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552423775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043879, "authorName": "Ronsybesma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronsybesma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just signed up this week and I haven't had this much fun in a long time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552423803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043880, "authorName": "S20K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s20k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9YluPOyXmg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043881, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mjc_italy: When a Chassis is worth more than a 997!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552423818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043886, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jt1974 no bore scoring", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043887, "authorName": "Revmaster_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revmaster_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So what's the plan Mundomatt ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043888, "authorName": "IWishIHadMoreVolvos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iwishihadmorevolvos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Throw a Volvo wagon body on top of this and call it a day", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1552423851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043893, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pontiac Aztek bodykit", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552423879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043894, "authorName": "JST", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plot twist--Mundomatt is David Tracy from Jalopnik and this is going under the Postal Jeep.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1552423883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043902, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No way David would spend $40K on one car....no way he's spend $40K on All his cars!!!!! in his life time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043903, "authorName": "mjc_italy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjc_italy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plot twist - it's actually an ariel atom", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043891, "authorName": "skendler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skendler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely hoping to see some wild F1 longtail restomod...\n\nor a 240 with rear facing seats, as @IWishIHadMoreVolvos has asked for", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552423949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043906, "authorName": "Socks4Jesus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socks4jesus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess we will never know.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552423975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043914, "authorName": "AustinWOP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinwop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LS1 adult go-cart", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552424057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043975, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, @mundomatt !\n\n@watchcarefully: \u201con the other hand, is that the best use of an extra parking space?\nPersonally, I\u2019d love to see this built into something special. I\u2019d wager that\u2019s the consensus.\nRespectfully.\u201d\n\nInteresting parallel: A few years ago a \u2018new\u2019 Lancia Aurelia coachbuilder\u2019s platform was discovered \u2013 a bare rolling platform like this MP4-12C, except with complete engine and running gear. Over the course of a half century it had somehow managed to remain as it left the factory; it had never acquired a body. It now sits in a major Italian collection \u2013 a far more valuable, far more important, and far more special object than if it someone along the way had built it into \u201csomething special\u201d.\n\nSo I wouldn\u2019t want to guess the consensus on BaT, but I have a pretty good idea about the consensus of history.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1552424628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3043985, "authorName": "Chuck4711", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuck4711/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder what it cost McLaren to make these display chassis ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552424656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3044192, "authorName": "bfoldy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bfoldy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @mundomatt Please keep BAT updated on what you do with it. It would be great to see a success story down the line.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552426072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3044729, "authorName": "fast_fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite a piece for $40 k; and don't have any idea what should be done with it, other than just enjoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552437176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3045096, "authorName": "TTG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that escalated quickly!\r\n\r\nCongratulations.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552447727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3045934, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ed_L ...sincere apologies. I was only trying to offer a different perspective on storage space for extra vehicles (of which I have a limited amount). I truly didn't intend it to come across as hubris.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552490431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3045965, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@watchcarefully : there isn't the slightest reason for an apology. In fact I'm entirely sure you're right that the consensus here would be to build it into something usable. All I was doing myself -- and I really shouldn't have tagged you in doing so -- was to offer my own different perspective. \n\nBesides, imagine all the great cars that would never have been created without a healthy dose of hubris...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552491280, "type": "comment"}]