[{"id": 15861821, "authorName": "opopotts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opopotts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This G was purchased by me in Toronto in 2000. It underwent extensive mechanical work over a 6 year period including an engine rebuild and extensive maintenance. It no longer was the Webasto heater or the side saddle tanks. It spent its previous life in the sands of the Sahara desert. I miss my G wagen very much", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729118775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15861853, "authorName": "cognacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cognacobson/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by cognacobson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729119049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15861889, "authorName": "bigdogandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdogandy/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by bigdogandy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729119399, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15861945, "authorName": "shhnnozy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shhnnozy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@opopotts tell me more about the work done. It looks incredible, def stands out from all other G's.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729120025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15862247, "authorName": "cognacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cognacobson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous example looks very well sorted", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729122738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15862571, "authorName": "powderpc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powderpc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I get the appeal but this desperately needs a restoration. Not sure why people are so eager to overpay. You can find them rather easily in Europe and Japan in decent shape.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1729125734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15862878, "authorName": "sbdrumr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdrumr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiul example but I'm missing the typical dead-on, frontal pics.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729129475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15863240, "authorName": "cognacobson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cognacobson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@powderpc I would overpay on the simple fact the legwork and effort needed to source a decent G, have it checked out overseas, ship and import the car here and then start a restoration. Just a premium in all that. This one is sorted ready to go", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729134683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15863578, "authorName": "sdbottone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdbottone/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by sdbottone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729143897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15863726, "authorName": "dreamdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - the out the gate bidding on this is pretty wild all things considered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729155738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15863824, "authorName": "Dchow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dchow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sbdrumr added some additional front-on pix to the gallery", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729162277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15864585, "authorName": "sbdrumr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbdrumr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dchow \r\nThank you. Love all the pics. I'm afraid it's gonna be out of my retirement budget. ;", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729173200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15866199, "authorName": "benchandler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benchandler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful machine!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729184046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15869032, "authorName": "Zanevandeput14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zanevandeput14/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Zanevandeput14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729192283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15872764, "authorName": "opopotts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opopotts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the G repainted when it was was a fender accident. The G had no rust as it spent most of its time in the ME by the previous German owner. The engine rebuild was $10K and all rubbers, bushings etc. My cars were always kept pristine condition with meticulous service records kept which were given to a Canadian buyer. I should have kept it. The AC worked and the gas heater worked as well. The interior now looks like it was when I bought it in 2000. Only issue was the heavy machine and low high gas consumption but it was the coolest machine on the road in 2000", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729210294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15874781, "authorName": "JetPauls510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetpauls510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The tach worked in the Cold Start Video from BAT listing in OCT, 2021.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729259714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15874870, "authorName": "JetPauls510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetpauls510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Tach worked in the April, 2023 Bat listing. I would be looking for the broken wire from the NEG. connector of the Coil to the tach!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729260693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15876011, "authorName": "Dchow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dchow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jetPayls510 yeah it was functioning when I took ownership, but a week or so in it stopped working but thanks for reco.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729268898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15883181, "authorName": "Hiddenmonkey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hiddenmonkey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May I ask why the quick resale?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729308272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15885462, "authorName": "Dchow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dchow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hiddenmonkey not the most practical car to have in the city tbh. I love this model G and always wanted to own one, but I didn\u2019t drive it as much as I thought I would. It was a warm sunny day car but mostly sat in the overpriced garage underneath my apartment. Looking to upgrade a decade or so for the next one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729357772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15889362, "authorName": "BPCESF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpcesf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a build sheet available, or anything to validate how this G left the factory? Are the colors / interior original?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729382395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15890481, "authorName": "Dchow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dchow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BPCESF I don\u2019t know that ones exists, but from the previous owner\u2019s comments the current color paint is the original Topaz match. @opopotts do you have info on if the interior is the original?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729427155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15890806, "authorName": "opopotts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opopotts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The interior is original and the colour of the paint was never changed. The left front fender was replaced in the accident. There was no other damage so I had the whole G repainted in the same colour. There were a few minor surface rust spots.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729432585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15891602, "authorName": "Dchow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dchow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729441807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15896391, "authorName": "mserpe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mserpe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BPCESF \r\n\r\nFIN\tWDB46023317045227\r\nModel\t280GE284X4\r\nEngine\t110994 12 002406\r\nTransmission\t720109 10 016757\r\nOrder Number\t6 V 225 00257\r\nOrder Location\tCOMPANY-OWNED SALES AND SERVICE OUTLET MANNHEIM\r\nPaint 1\t8424\r\nCode\tDescription\r\nA70\tDIFFERENTIAL LOCK, FRONT AXLE\r\nA71\tDIFFERENTIAL LOCK, REAR AXLE\r\nC27\tREINFORCED FRONT SPRING, STAGE I\r\nC70\tREAR TWO-PIECE BUMPER\r\nC79\tCHASSIS PARTS, MODEL-BOUND\r\nD89\tEQUIPMENT PACKAGE I\r\nE08\tREAR-MOUNTED LOUDSPEAKER\r\nE21\tHEAVY-DUTY BATTERY/BATTERIES\r\nE40\tTRAILER PLUG SOCKET,7-POLE\r\nE62\tRADIO CASSETTE BECKER EUROPA KURIER (FULL STEREO)\r\nF46\tHEADLAMP WIPER/WASHER\r\nF79\tCAB PARTS, MODEL-RELATED\r\nG40\tAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION\r\nG75\tSPEEDOMETER ADAPTER\r\nH02\tAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM\r\nH12\tAUXILLARY HEATER\r\nH20\tHEAT-ABSORBING GLASS\r\nH22\tHEATED REAR WINDOW\r\nJ38\tTACHOMETER\r\nK87\t2X13.5 LITER ADDITIONAL TANKS\r\nL16\tHALOGEN FOG LAMPS\r\nL18\tREAR FOG LAMP\r\nL30\tPROTECTIVE GRILLE FOR HEADLAMPS\r\nM79\tENGINE PARTS, MODEL-BOUND\r\nP39\tENLARGED FENDERS FOR WIDER TIRES\r\nQ51\tREINFORCED TRAILER COUPLING, BALL-HEAD TYPE, LOW MOUNTED\r\nQ58\tFRONT TOWING COUPLING\r\nR78\tLIGHT ALLOY WHEELS FOR WIDE TIRES\r\nS30\tHEADREST FOR DRIVER SEAT\r\nS32\tHEADREST FOR PASSENGER SEAT\r\nS34\tHEADRESTS IN THE REAR\r\nS59\tRECARO SEATS\r\nS64\tSEATBENCH SAFETY BELTS\r\nV05\tINTERIOR TRIM, UPGRADED VERSION\r\nV19\tINTERIOR TRIM IN BROWN\r\nV34\tGRAB HANDLE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL PADDED\r\nW83\tREAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER\r\nX59\tCENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM\r\nY10\tFIRST AID BAG\r\nY44\tHAZARD WARNING TRIANGLE", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1729519608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15896396, "authorName": "mserpe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mserpe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "saddle bag fuel tanks, and recaros are sweet option codes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729519644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15902366, "authorName": "Dchow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dchow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As requested, adding additional images of the under carriage here...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729545814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15905270, "authorName": "cdchicharrones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdchicharrones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can G wagon owners/experts here weigh in on the condition of the under carriage?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729597044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15908664, "authorName": "Rrose001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrose001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mserpe how were you able to find the build sheet? Would love to look up the one for mine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729621024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15909237, "authorName": "shhnnozy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shhnnozy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cdchicharrones I would say for a 1986 G that has traveled the world, it looks good. All the areas with rust seems to be ones that can be addressed easily if even needed. Looking at listing of car in 2021 and 2023 nothings gotten worse based on photos.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729622763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15915751, "authorName": "BPCESF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpcesf/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by BPCESF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729683253, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15917504, "authorName": "bigdogandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdogandy/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by bigdogandy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729699575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15917524, "authorName": "BPCESF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpcesf/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by BPCESF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729699678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15923019, "authorName": "BPCESF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpcesf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/23/24 for $26,250 to BPCESF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729716180, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}]