[{"id": 11332489, "authorName": "jpr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The year of my first Bug!\n\nLet\u2019s see if we can make it through the auction without someone complaining about the roof rack. They come off in 2 minutes (with help) or 3 minutes (without)! Well, mine did \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1682709114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11332708, "authorName": "71911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And a Torquemeister thrown in!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682710124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11332905, "authorName": "Honest_Karl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honest_karl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jpr How long does it take to remove the wicker parcel shelf?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1682711077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11332934, "authorName": "Tomwaldron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomwaldron/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Tomwaldron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682711232, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11333098, "authorName": "reforest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reforest/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by reforest", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682712037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11333346, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not as long as its gonna take to fix the ride height :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1682713374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11333655, "authorName": "Tomwaldron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomwaldron/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Tomwaldron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682714419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11334052, "authorName": "ExoticrareKia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exoticrarekia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of aggressive interest out the gate!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682716254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335455, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So darn simple, pure and original\u2026\u2026.love it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682724734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335520, "authorName": "Corndoggydogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corndoggydogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever wins this auction will be taking home a SWEET ride. I like what I see. We\u2019ll done DW-Seattle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682725796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11335539, "authorName": "jpr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front end was dropped with a spindle kit, but clearly the rear torsion springs have been turned as well. I had two \u201866s, one an unmolested bone stock sunroof, and one a resto-custom slicktop. The latter was dropped, but had a forward leaning rake to it. I might raise the back a touch if it were mine, but making it \u201cyours\u201d is one of the appeals of the Bug! This thing is climbing quickly for a new listing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1682726153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11336583, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"How long does it take to remove the wicker parcel shelf?\"\r\n\r\nQuickest if you park the car near a trash dumpster while doing it!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1682745768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11338247, "authorName": "516lisao", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/516lisao/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by 516lisao", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682784682, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11338285, "authorName": "FVRob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fvrob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty! GLWTA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682784940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11342724, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only 18K miles since 1966? \r\nBeautiful Beetle, and I would love to hear the backstory on this car! Are there any more receipts other than what is showing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682807713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11343711, "authorName": "syncro2x", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syncro2x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My guess is the car has 118,000 miles on it minimum. 1966's came with a 1300cc engine, this says 1500cc replacement engine. VW motors typical last 100,000 miles if taken care of. Also interior has been replaced. Last Karmann Ghia I had still had original interior at 83,000 miles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682819965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11343992, "authorName": "DW-Seattle (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw-seattle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dobb Thank you for the question and kind comments. I can unequivocally state that the car is not 18K miles since new. The original 1300 engine was replaced with a 1500cc and 12V upgraded. I was able to compile a few more Work Orders performed by RAS Speedcenter for your review.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1682824961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11352525, "authorName": "Eskender1982", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eskender1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83e\udd29\ud83e\udd29\ud83e\udd29\ud83e\udd29\ud83e\udd29", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1682951019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11368334, "authorName": "DW-Seattle (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw-seattle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello All, \r\nHalf way through the auction. I located a couple more parts that will be included with the sale. Brand new in package:\r\n- German made CV Boot Kit \r\n- German made oil change kit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683073224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11375270, "authorName": "David_OCxSA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_ocxsa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hated vw beetles and vw in general my whole life. we bought one for my sister Sunday and im completely in love and take back everything i said. these things are all kinds of fun! I couldn't stop smiling the whole time on the 5fwy that thing is a screamer!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1683147038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11379047, "authorName": "Mattmassey57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmassey57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we get a video of start up and motor running...maybe a driving video?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683199445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11382421, "authorName": "DW-Seattle (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw-seattle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mattmassey57 I have uploaded a video of the engine start and run-up for your review. It is presently raining in Seattle. When the rain subsides I will take a driving video for you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683224527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11387965, "authorName": "155MPH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/155mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "back in the day, I never, ever, saw a VW with a roof rack. Not sure why now they are all over the place.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1683291393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11388387, "authorName": "DW-Seattle (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw-seattle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only a few hours left in the auction. I want to thank everyone for commenting and reviewing the 66 Bug. The ever-growing VW community is such a great group of air-cooled enthusiasts and I always enjoy hearing & seeing individual preferences. That's what makes these cars so special. If the buyer wants me to make any final cosmetic alterations such as removing the parcel tray or roof rack prior to shipping, I would be happy to do so. Both take less than 3 minutes to remove.\r\n\r\nGood luck in the final hours", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683295500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11389142, "authorName": "taylorrods1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taylorrods1/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by taylorrods1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683301892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11389477, "authorName": "Beryllgrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beryllgrun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine sounds healthy....looks like a great little driver. \r\nPotential bidders may want to know, however, that this car doesn't have a functioning heating / defrost system as it sits. The passenger side rear bumper over rider looks to be from a 67 and the wheels are pre-66.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683304308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11390206, "authorName": "Tom62pv544", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom62pv544/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@155MPH I had a roof rack similar to this on my 1970 VW bug. Used it for a 6 week cross country camping trip. It was great for the tent and other gear that wouldn't fit in the car with 2 adults. Wonderful trip and absolutely no problems. Took the trip in 1973, first Florida to Oregon trip (now 3 times) and all in air cooled VWs.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1683307881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11390456, "authorName": "Mattmassey57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmassey57/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by Mattmassey57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683308818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11390904, "authorName": "elongo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elongo/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by elongo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683310353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391130, "authorName": "Stumphaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stumphaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DW-Seattle or fellow BaT members; what is needed to make the heat functional? I'm not as familiar with VW air cooled cars. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683311323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11391145, "authorName": "Mattmassey57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmassey57/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Mattmassey57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683311383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391345, "authorName": "VDUB997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdub997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stumphaus....You would need heater boxes easy to put back but I like the exhaust pipes on this. You could also go with a gas heater and you don't have to change the exhaust.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683312121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11391573, "authorName": "Thalex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thalex/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by Thalex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683313307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391588, "authorName": "DayneB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dayneb/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by DayneB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683313433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391604, "authorName": "Mattmassey57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmassey57/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Mattmassey57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683313551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391607, "authorName": "DayneB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dayneb/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by DayneB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683313578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391613, "authorName": "Mattmassey57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmassey57/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Mattmassey57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683313602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391623, "authorName": "Thalex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thalex/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Thalex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683313631, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391638, "authorName": "DayneB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dayneb/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by DayneB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683313714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391654, "authorName": "Thalex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thalex/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Thalex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683313787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391673, "authorName": "DayneB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dayneb/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by DayneB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683313878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391681, "authorName": "taylorrods1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taylorrods1/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by taylorrods1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683313917, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11391716, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend of mine at work used to drive one of these as he put his 2 daughters thru college. That car just wouldn't stop. It brought him to work every day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683314096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11391717, "authorName": "taylorrods1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taylorrods1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/5/23 for $12,000 to taylorrods1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683314100, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11391723, "authorName": "therealbenwallace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/therealbenwallace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seems like a really solid buy! nice one @taylorrods1!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683314127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11391732, "authorName": "roadrunner57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow,great buy! Congrats!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683314148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11391735, "authorName": "MarktheLad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markthelad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very good price for this car! I expected more bidding.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1683314162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11391753, "authorName": "rgodby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rgodby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought! Congrats to the buyer and seller - was dreading the \"Reserve not met\"!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683314220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11391766, "authorName": "DW-Seattle (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dw-seattle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@taylorrods1 Congratulations on the winning bid. \r\n\r\nI want to thank everyone for their participation.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1683314294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11391826, "authorName": "Mattmassey57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmassey57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations it's a nice one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683314620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11393119, "authorName": "Beryllgrun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beryllgrun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stumphaus, The heat on the beetle works well when all the parts are installed and set up right. This car would need the stock heater boxes installed along with the hoses to connect them to the body, and fresh air hoses from the fan shroud to the heater boxes in the engine compartment (you can see they are plugged). You would also need to install the two hoses in the trunk area that go from the heater channels at the bottom of the A-pillar to the defrost vents on the back of the dash on both sides. It may still have heater adjustment cables. Not a tremendous job, but an engine pull would be needed.\r\n\r\nCongrats to the winner and seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683320413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11395083, "authorName": "Say745", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/say745/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the preponderance of roof racks, back in my day, 1978, my \u201864 bug was often packed to the gills as I went back and forth to college. I wish I had had a roof rack. My current \u201864 has one, even though I\u2019m done with college. It just looks nice to me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1683337477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11397242, "authorName": "jpr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@155MPH I suppose it depends on which \"day\" we're talking about! Roof racks were everywhere in 1985-1995 :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1683390305, "type": "comment"}]