[{"id": 5329556, "authorName": "mrmomzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmomzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Breathtaking!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605533163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329595, "authorName": "RIZHP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rizhp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I know what inspired the new BMW 4 series grille.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1605534058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329655, "authorName": "FastEd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fasted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool modifications! Style reminiscent of Jowett Jupiter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605535651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329667, "authorName": "Sjalabais", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjalabais/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect colours, and serviceable mechanics underneath. Alvis still makes cars though - https://www.thealviscarcompany.co.uk/ - and I wonder if that includes any kind of support for special items like this one?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605535880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329711, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could use the trafficators (semaphores) to kneecap careless pedestrians.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605536582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329715, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! What a beauty, now that it's resto rodded an AOD or 5spd MT is in order.Does it have a top, just in case of the wet stuff?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605536747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329721, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When the time is up on this auction will we say: Alvis has left the bidding\n\nI'll show myself out now", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1605536947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329756, "authorName": "Dr_Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr_randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Normally the 350 swap would make me roll my eyes a bit but since it was done so long ago , its technically a \"period correct modification\" so no harm no foul. Having said that, the first thing I would do is dress down the motor a little starting with the chrome valve covers, yellow wires and the air cleaner. Making that motor look a little older would make it look a lot cooler. IMHO. Otherwise, I think this is stunningly attractive. I couldn't find it in the writeup but what motor did it originally come with?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605537566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329763, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning car. I didn't know they existed. I can't imagine this example isn't near the very top of the food chain as far as care and condition goes. If not number one on that list. There is so much to love about this car. Not to mention you can pepper your garage with these fabulous photos. As always, I'm very grateful for this AG team and the outstanding work they do here. GLWS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605537653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329787, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sjalabais Very cool. Thanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605538287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329795, "authorName": "76R90S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/76r90s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Freeze frame at 1:27 - the look on those pedestrian's faces!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605538492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329838, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the video, I kept waiting on the driver to down shift coming up to stops and mergers......then remembered it's an AT. \r\nAlso, missed the, \"A gemstone shift knob has also been fitted along with a sound system.\" Not sure you could hear music at speed without headphones, and then you'd miss the engine notes from that V8! \r\nDid notice that 1 hubcap has a different logo unless it was something weird with lighting. \r\nReally enjoy the interesting pieces of British iron that have been showing up. Makes for fun research while following the auctions. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605539540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329845, "authorName": "tstiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tstiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller: Is that a Plexiglas windshield?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605539848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329852, "authorName": "33EJB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/33ejb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New owner will need deep pockets - gonna be replacing those rear tires \ud835\ude56 \ud835\ude61\ud835\ude64\ud835\ude69. \r\n\r\nThis looks (from ~ 50ft.) a bit like a TR3 with a botched nose job. Don't get me wrong - I love it \ud83d\udc4c. Great colour. You can keep your V12s, turbo 6s, etc... you just can't beat that classic big V8 sound.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605540045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329914, "authorName": "80sDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/80sdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful lines, outstanding color inside and outside, highly satisfying sound. Saw this video a day or 2 ago, glad to see the listing and put a face to the sound. What a fine machine. Add the cost of nice leather driving gloves", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605541117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330021, "authorName": "gt-6_mk3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt-6_mk3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The XK had more competition than I realized...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605543082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330029, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tstiles No, it is glass.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605543249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330165, "authorName": "roanel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roanel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dr_Randy: originally, it probably came with the Alvis 4 cylinder: \r\nhttps://motor-car.net/alvis/item/11897-tb-14-1950.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605545309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330173, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only thing I would change is the transmission \r\nNeeds a standard\r\nNo?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1605545403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330208, "authorName": "carknute", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carknute/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears the right rear bumper dips down a bit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605545991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330511, "authorName": "KJLaBry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kjlabry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This seems to be a museum quality restomod. The rarity of the car would normally cause the modifications to be a deficit to the value but in this case with the provenance of the major powertrain mod having been performed by the original owner early in the life of the car, the quality of the modification integration and craftmanship in restoration along with the provenance and history of the car's evolution may actually enhance the value.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605550421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330648, "authorName": "pgattocpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgattocpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just when you think you know a guy, he takes the Steel Bridge / Salem exit instead of the Broadway / Coliseum exit...", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1605552857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5331148, "authorName": "anteater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anteater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like bugs in your teeth fun.\ud83d\ude01", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605556377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5331172, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like we missed a few images when we uploaded these, adding them now, includes pics with the top up. \r\n@BAT could you post these to the gallery please? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605556486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5331207, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos showing the car with its top raised have been added to the gallery, along with images of the trunk compartment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605556759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5331485, "authorName": "DSsuper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dssuper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What I machine!\r\n\r\nPerformance, street presence and a grille that says 'Luke, I am your Father'.\r\n\r\nWhat more do you need from a car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605558632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5331796, "authorName": "stonehill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stonehill/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by stonehill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605560150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5331992, "authorName": "Mart_Emeness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mart_emeness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An automatic in this?? Definitely \"Bring a 5-spd. stickshift tranny!\" (Desperately needed so as to put this rare and unique brutish little road burner completely over the top!)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605561300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5332094, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh Yes - count me in! @911r I assume you can assist with shipping and holding until arranged? Thanks Chris", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605561783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5332097, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605561795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5332203, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chrisGA Happy to help arrange shipping and hold until it\u2019s picked up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605562407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5332520, "authorName": "Italia_227", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italia_227/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had to look it up, but onyx is indeed a gemstone.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605564098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5333694, "authorName": "JimmyGOATS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmygoats/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by JimmyGOATS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605571542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5334180, "authorName": "1bid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which 3 spd AT? Rear end ratio? If it a TH350 or 400 AT then no need to change, just learn to work with it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605581026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5334226, "authorName": "dental7923089", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dental7923089/", "bidAmount": 15678, "content": "$15,678 bid placed by dental7923089", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605581939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5334571, "authorName": "DDAY57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dday57/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by DDAY57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605592437, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5334912, "authorName": "Halfdime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfdime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the 1960s/early '70s there was a white TB 14 with a small block Chevy at a used car dealer in Poughkeepsie, NY. From the ownership list it seems this is the same car The used car site is now V Nose Trailers. It sat for quite a while (As a teenager I enjoyed it as a curiosity but couldn't afford anything above $75!).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605620884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5334917, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car. With the top up, it reminds me of a beautiful woman forced to wear a hazmat suit. Keep it out of the rain, please!\n\nFYI: https://www.fantasyjunction.com/sold/1950-alvis-tb14-roadster-with-chevy-v8/overview", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605621239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5334947, "authorName": "WJS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjs/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by WJS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605621519, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5335050, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful, and reliably operable.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605623071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335058, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never seen one. Beautiful", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605623205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335159, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1bid it is a TH350 transmission, I will have to see what the axle ratio is, if it still has its tag.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605624718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335637, "authorName": "Sepp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sepp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alvis still makes cars (continuation models) as well as replacement parts. So despite the rarity of this car, it\u2019s not impossible to get parts for it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605631199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336645, "authorName": "Leif_in_Calif", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leif_in_calif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front view makes me think of Teddy Roosevelt.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1605641703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5337613, "authorName": "Rover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The English would call this a BITZA , bits of this bits of that \r\nRover", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605646819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5338930, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First one of these I have seen. Beautiful car with great mechanical upgrades. That 350 looks great nestled in that engine bay. Dash is absolutely gorgeous!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605652090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339660, "authorName": "DDAY57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dday57/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by DDAY57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605660967, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5339677, "authorName": "jeffpoppe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffpoppe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty! What is the yellow dorsal fin on the first exterior photos?\r\nIs the car available for inspection, and possibly a short drive, this weekend?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605661306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339686, "authorName": "WJS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjs/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by WJS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605661390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5340608, "authorName": "pigman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pigman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jeffpoppe if you referring to the yellow things sticking out the side\u2019s those are turn signals. There\u2019s a name for them but I can\u2019t think of it. To lazy to look it up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605705502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340645, "authorName": "pigman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pigman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these low door British roadsters. This one with it\u2019s beautiful green paint and tan interior is the business. \r\nThe photos with that rag thrown on top are tragic.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605706382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340667, "authorName": "Boatwrench", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatwrench/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pigman @jeffpoppe They are the semaphore turn signals mentioned in the description. I wonder if they're lighted or capable of flashing, but they're pretty cool regardless.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605706702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341336, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boatwrench You are correct and they are actually lit up in the photos, it\u2019s just a little hard to see.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605717343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5343217, "authorName": "DDAY57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dday57/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by DDAY57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605730650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5345150, "authorName": "Palindrome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palindrome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, I want it! The V8 would have been a problem, had not the original owner made the modification in the first place. I had a 1965 TE-21(one of nine in the US). We restored the body and the mechanicals, but I bailed before doing the paint and interior. There was no resale value for Alvis at that time! This car is spectacular. It must sell way beyond my means.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605741229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5345606, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What would have been the original engine and gearbox in this car? Just curious.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605749427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5346022, "authorName": "MarkS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like one of the post-war (pre-Austin)Healeys- odd proportions but very attractive, nonetheless. And the V-8 makes it sort of a gentleman\u2019s Allard... it must be a real thrill to drive. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605756950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5346131, "authorName": "Pdxcam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxcam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a reserve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605759825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5346763, "authorName": "Porchafile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porchafile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Visit any museum of art. You walk through and see lots of things you don't really appreciate and lots more you just don't like. But then round a corner and a piece hits you like a thunderbolt. Stops you in your tracks, you can't look away. Color, proportion, texture. It all blends into a whole that is much more than each of its components. What is it? Don't care. Who made it? Don't care. It is just shockingly beautiful. Such is this example of rolling sculpture. Spellbinding.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1605796267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5351259, "authorName": "donfcampbell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donfcampbell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure I'll take flack for this, but something's seriously outta whack when latest bid for this car and for the Fiat Jolly (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-fiat-jolly/) are only $7500 apart...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605828754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5351292, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was Allard looking over Alvis's shoulder or vice versa?\r\n\r\nEither way, a fine vehicle. Looks to be well crafted. The frame looks like it might be a little flexy but then again so was the Allard's once the big V8s got revved up.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605829509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5352019, "authorName": "robert_poeschl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert_poeschl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jim_rosenthal: Original engine was the 1.9 liter, OHV inline 4 from the TA-14 saloon, but with twin SU carbs, making all of 68 hp. Gearbox was the 4-speed from the TA-14, and top speed was around 80. Brakes were mechanical. You can see why it was only in production for one year, 1950. Price was about a dozen pounds more than the new XK120, the car that confirmed David Brown's decision to euthanize the 4-cylinder DB1 in favor of the DB2, and also wiped out the Lea Francis roadsters, which were good-looking cars in the same\r\nbracket as this one. At least adding the Chevy gave the original owner an excuse to get rid of those mechanical brakes...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605845644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5352148, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pdxcam Yes. If there wasn\u2019t, it would say \u201cNo Reserve\u201c in the listing\u2019s title.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605852531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5352156, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@donfcampbell Don\u2019t worry the Fiat Jolly is just cooling its heel.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605852632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5352299, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boatwrench @pigman @jeffpoppe: Those are \u201cTrafficators\u201d. On a German car they\u2019d be semaphores, but not on a British car. \r\n\r\nThey can be made to flash with a product called the \u201cflashicator\u201d, but they do not flash in standard form, as the power used to extend the arm is also used to power the bulb. Adding a flasher to the circuit just causes the arms to flap up and down.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605875476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5352481, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My God, it must have been slow. Much better, now, although I wonder if an alloy V8 might have given better weigh distribution. Handsomely done, though.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605881064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5352783, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tom_R et al - I have those 'Flashicator' bulbs in the Trafficators of my 1937 Alvis Speed 25. Work very well - available here: http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/flashing-indicator-bulbs-shop.php", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605886620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5354570, "authorName": "Texas_Aggie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texas_aggie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car that I didn't know existed. It's examples like this that keep me coming back to BaT. The grill is bit Aston-Martinish, which is not a bad thing. The only nit I'd pick is to change the air cleaner. I had that type on my '66 Chevy II, and one backfire caused the foam element to catch fire. Luckily I noticed in time and quickly put it out. It's now hanging on the wall in my garage as a reminder to keep a fire extinguisher handy when driving an old car (or any car, really).", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605902485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5354953, "authorName": "edsnova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edsnova/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hotrodding in absolute style and grace, and just the thing to stare down that cleft-chinned rival in the XK120. Would prefer period Jaeger gauges here but that's just quibbling.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605903925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357240, "authorName": "Archerz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archerz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! This was never on my radar before, but what great lines. Excellent photography helps, but this thing would look good taken with a polaroid in front of a dumpster.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605918575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357370, "authorName": "LowryFam6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowryfam6/", "bidAmount": 32775, "content": "$32,775 bid placed by LowryFam6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605921316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5357380, "authorName": "LowryFam6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowryfam6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lowry kids are thinking it would be great to bring granddad's car back to FL via UT & IL. Fun to dream.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605921531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357477, "authorName": "Greg_in_Canada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_in_canada/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They are a bit awkward looking in person, but still a lot of personality. I have seen a couple of them over the years and am of mixed mind about the look.The auto trans is unfortunate. If V8 power is necessary a Rover alloy engine would be a better solution. That Chevy has to be quite a bit heavier than the original set up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605923612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357722, "authorName": "fast_fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Porchafile, Couldn't have said it better, as this is an interesting offering. Seller, don't give it away, as it will be difficult to replace.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605929531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357933, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greg_in_Canada A Rover engine is very rarely a better solution to anything.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1605940202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5358342, "authorName": "bonjo2661", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonjo2661/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by bonjo2661", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605969489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5358796, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a now gentleman's Cobra..stunning.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605978531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5358833, "authorName": "JonnyRingo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonnyringo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The trend these days is to drop an LS into anything, but some cars deserve to be left in period presentation. Lifting the bonnet on this beautiful Alvis is something of a letdown as it moves the car into restomod territory. I know the original mill is long gone, but a period SBC would seem more appropriate for such a one of one hundred classic. Perhaps even a fuelie, but I'd try to source a Limey engine for this classic Brit.\n\nUpgraded suspension and brakes continue the restomod theme, but at least those are unseen improvements. Love the lines on this beauty but I would find a long term place to store that ragtop.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605979519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359050, "authorName": "cottrd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cottrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Terrific car but hard to put a value on it. The modifications one would hope make it a much better car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605983473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359136, "authorName": "Greg_in_Canada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_in_canada/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strictly talking weight here. That 200 Lb. + extra mass over the Rover has to be a handicap in some measure. Many very healthy Rovers out there, although perhaps HP to HP a more expensive solution. And it is almost as period correct as a SBC. Many early Can Am cars used the GM precursor to the Rover for power. I possibly don't see it as black and white as you seem to. Perhaps it's my 40 + years of messing around with Lotus that is clouding my thinking ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605985505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359381, "authorName": "robert_poeschl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert_poeschl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greg_in-Canada and the V8 fans: After the Rover takeover in 1965, there was a mid-engined V8 prototype that was supposed to be the Next Alvis, but the British Leyland takeover in '68 canned that\u2026\r\n\r\n https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/prototype-67-rover/\r\n\r\nAlec Issigonis had designed a front-drive Alvis in the early Fifties, and intended an aluminum V8 for that, but after one prototype the money ran out. Meanwhile, Alvis adopted coil IFS and hydraulic brakes in 1951 along with the new 3 liter six, and had another go at a sports car with a restyled TB 21, which retreated to the trad grille despite the new chassis. Price was 400 GBP more than a Jag XK120, so they only sold 31. Alvis seemed to go back and forth between traditional and futuristic all along, making front-drive, SOHC supercharged sports cars in the late Twenties, then abanndoning them after '32. They liked ideas, and it seems they tried 'em all. If they'd been a rock band, they'd have been Pink Floyd...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605993650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359568, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So this car should be French...Chev-al ( as in \"horse\")", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605999444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359915, "authorName": "LowryFam6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowryfam6/", "bidAmount": 35250, "content": "$35,250 bid placed by LowryFam6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606012905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5360263, "authorName": "costapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So pretty.\nEven the exaggerated wood tiger mahogany\n add to the final fine look.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606051449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360389, "authorName": "Jadelva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jadelva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Early Corvette cam cover and help the period look! Jaime I", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606055485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360439, "authorName": "C5Craig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c5craig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just my opinion, but for a car with this many modifications the underside wiring looks a little crude. Open flywheel?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606056887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360563, "authorName": "ZIP49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zip49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like to ask which transmission is in it, also what the gear ratio is of the rear axle, and furthermore the tire size. I think some of these questions were asked before but I don't remember seeing the answers.\r\nThis really is a beautiful and unique vehicle! It would make a lovely stable mate for my K2 with a modified Ford 302. We have done many of the same modifications on the K2 (like Mustang II front end, rack and pinion, and front disc brakes to make it a better modern road car.\r\nI am dreaming of a cross country road trip to drive it home too Virginia! Seller - please advise what you think would be necessary for it to be ready for a 3,000 mile road trip.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606059594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360594, "authorName": "mmdb99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmdb99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm tempted to bid just on the looks of this beauty. I'm not sure if it would be worth the threat of divorce though. She is much more understanding about the ones I actually hunt for a few years for...the impulse buys...not so much.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606060263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5361002, "authorName": "Jockr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jockr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! What a looker. Love the color on this. I\u2019m a fan of the engine swap and most of the mods (not the automatic transmission). \r\nGot some TR3 and Jaguar 120 styling cues. \r\nInterior is sweet but I\u2019m not a fan of the fancy wood dash and really don\u2019t like the fancy wood on the steering wheel.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606071241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5361039, "authorName": "Thomas63r2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thomas63r2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the style! - although I'm sure the chassis is easily overpowered in an entertaining way. Just a few details: there are single belt engine pulleys available, the unused second groove is a minor distraction. The air cleaner is on backwards. A molded upper radiator hose could be cut out of a longer molded hose. The undercarriage and transmission appear to have received a better than average spray bomb, only a couple of places missed and only a little overspray. The missing inspection cover on the trans and a few other details always puzzle me - but I understand that other than making everything bright and shiny that dealers no longer look after the lesser details.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606072241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5361217, "authorName": "robert_poeschl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert_poeschl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the looks: You'd think from the proportions, and details like the big grille, scooped doors and fold-down windscreen that it's kind of small, a nippy little thing. But one lived in Boulder years back, and when I checked it out I was surprised at how sizable it was. The wheelbase is 111.5 inches, the same as the big Alvis TD / TE / TF series. That's over nine inches more than the benchmark XK120, or the original T-Bird, or the original Corvette. So maybe the original owner's goal was to give it the power that those cars already had. No matter what the new owner thinks of originality vs. resto-mod, he or she will likely have the only one on display when civilization gets back to things like Cars & Coffee...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606077907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5361476, "authorName": "ZIP49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zip49/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by ZIP49", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606086272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5361482, "authorName": "ZIP49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zip49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just bid. I will go higher but I would really like answers to the questions I asked earlier today. Also, how well will this car accommodate tall people? I am 6'3\" and my son is 6'5\"..... will we fit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606086458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5361500, "authorName": "thehobbyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thehobbyman/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by thehobbyman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606086888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5361610, "authorName": "geckosteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geckosteve/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by geckosteve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606089857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5361788, "authorName": "Jandreu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jandreu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller please chime in, your lack of involvement is perplexing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606096380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362064, "authorName": "classiccarman57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarman57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So... what is it with us older men still thinking that manual transmissions are fun? What\u2019s the secret? Maybe it\u2019s the annual joy of spring thawing out the old classic with a manual transmission , go to the doc for a cortisone shot in the left knee and a refill on the Celebrex and off we go? Auto transmissions are a godsend !", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1606112526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362219, "authorName": "HonoraryUser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honoraryuser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the caption in the video: \"We use an external mic, it's not this loud in the cockpit\". I get that they always put that on their videos, but in this case, they used an external cockpit as well...so it's probably about that loud", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606137958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362238, "authorName": "juke_of_earl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juke_of_earl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It rains a lot in England. There's a saying \"If you've raced 3 times in England, you've raced twice in the rain.\" Why is it then that British sports cars, MG-T series, Morgans, etc, and this, look like they would be miserable in the rain?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606138306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362271, "authorName": "elchinero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elchinero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "<> Must be addressed ....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606139589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362338, "authorName": "KenTillyUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kentillyuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Juke of earl. I think that's because it is miserable here in UK in the rain!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606141222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362365, "authorName": "Abacot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abacot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classiccarman57\n\nDamn, it hurts to laugh ... I mean really does hurt. I've more cars than makes any sense and have played tetris with them to fit them into the garage. So getting one out and then back in can involve climbing in (fairly easy) climbing out (much more of a challenge) and yo-yoing back and forth between reverse and 1st (knee making audible crunch, crunch noises) in multiple cars to get to the one required.\n\nWell yesterday was \"Turkeys in the Frunk\" charity food drive for the local P-car club and I wanted to drive the 356 ... and today I can barely move between the hip and knee which are crying out for a refresh on the cortisone and another round of Advil.\n\nBTW - neat old Alvis .... still would like it better with a proper gearbox.\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606141897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362385, "authorName": "bew3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bew3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d never heard of Alvis - thank you BaT. Beautiful little Anglo/American hot rod you have there!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606142334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362478, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I answered the question earlier in the auction, it has a gm turbo 350 automatic transmission.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606144412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362490, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jandreu I did answer this question on November 17th. The axle doesn\u2019t have a tag on it for ratios. This will cruise at highway speeds with no problem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606144643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362497, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To make this auction more interesting, we are going to pull the Reserve, the Reserve is off, it\u2019s selling all the way.\r\n\r\nThank you to all that came and visited the Alvis at the shop. It\u2019s even cooler in person!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606144724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362546, "authorName": "ZIP49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zip49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will take my earlier questions as answered, thank you. But how about my question about tall folks? Will we fit? I am fine in a 356 or a Bugeye (Frogeye) but not in an XK120 or a 57 T-Bird. Strange .... it is so dangerous to make assumptions! Can someone please address the issue of whether tall folk can fit in this vehicle? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606145735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362590, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am 6\u2019 foot and have no issues, this car is a lot bigger than a mg or 120 inside. The seat is not adjustable. But easy to reach all controls.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606146468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362632, "authorName": "WJS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjs/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by WJS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606147062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5362700, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just crawled under the Alvis again, and found this axle tag.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606148390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362722, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another perspective on this car is that the wheelbase is roughly 108\"\r\n\r\nSitting in the Alvis, I am just over 6\" tall and 225 lbs (so not skinny), I have about 5+ inches to the steering wheel at the bottom. @Pete_Zimmermann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606148752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362734, "authorName": "sandyb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a TB 21. The same body with the original Alvis style grill. The TB 21 has the Alvis 3 liter straight 6 with a single SU. \r\n\r\nI fit in the car perfectly, of course I'm 5\"4\". Actually I had to extend the petals 1.5\" so I wouldn't be up against the steering wheel. Also had to extend the gear shifter. The car was built for someone taller. Alvis built quality cars, similar to Bentley quality.\r\n\r\nThe top is ugly, but being in So. Cal., I never put it up. Here is a video of my car, which I have had for 3 years and I drive once a week. It is freeway worthy and everyone looks and appreciates see it.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZSfOfpdzFw&list=FLhEcBhRcVo9cfxBOdEAL8iQ", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606148980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362743, "authorName": "mdrive51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdrive51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Description mentions \"top frame is in need of repair.\" Can you elaborate? Does this just correspond to the soft top? Location? Extent of damage? Does the windshield still fold?\r\nAlso, I believe it was mentioned prior, but one emblem does not match on the right rear hub. Was one damaged or lost? Top speed driven by previous owner?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606149137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362795, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mdrive51 The frame is broken on the driver's side. It does go up and down fine. And you cant tell when up. There was a poor attempt to fix it prior, that has broken. The frame will need to come off and go to a fabricator for proper repair. But as @sandyb says, this is a top-down kinda car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606149994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362867, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mdrive51 yes the windshield still folds, you just pop off the wipers and loosen the wingnuts. The right rear wheel center cap doesn't match. I don't know the back story on this. The NWStig says it's good for cruising 70 mph easily, with more room to go. It is geared pretty tall, especially with the tall tires.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606151023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362871, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606151048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362907, "authorName": "Deliguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deliguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always like Alvis cars, especially the 12/50. Their front drive cars were beautiful and quite a feat of engineering. GLWTS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606151475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362935, "authorName": "sandyb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By the way, Alvis parts are still available thru Red Triangle in England.\r\nparts@redtriangle.co.uk \r\n\r\nAlso Jay Leno is impressed with the car.\r\nhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CH8Ou3lHQGJ/ \r\n\r\nPeople tell me the car is sexy. It was used in a commercial.\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egD7hKi3JU0&list=FLhEcBhRcVo9cfxBOdEAL8iQ&index=", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606151988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363117, "authorName": "LowryFam6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowryfam6/", "bidAmount": 37250, "content": "$37,250 bid placed by LowryFam6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606154727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363412, "authorName": "Halfdime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfdime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just watched the video, like a Morgan Aero 8 it sounds good and goes well and when you're in the car you can't see how weird the nose looks from the outside!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606157751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363711, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an absolutely STUNNINING Alvis! \r\nGreat Presentation as always from @911r\r\nGreat drive video from NW Stig!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606159360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363831, "authorName": "watchwizard10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchwizard10/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by watchwizard10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606160212, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363989, "authorName": "Bigdaddybo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdaddybo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. It\u2019s hard to tell the paint quality with the professional lighting. Are there any rock chips or blemishes in the paint?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606161080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364044, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by montanahigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606161343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364055, "authorName": "LowryFam6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowryfam6/", "bidAmount": 40500, "content": "$40,500 bid placed by LowryFam6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606161450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364074, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigdaddybo the paint is good, it does have some blemishes, that have been touched up. It\u2019s a 8 out of 10, I would estimate in paint quality.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606161547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364104, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by montanahigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606161699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364136, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Again so everyone knows, I pulled the Reserve! It is selling all the way!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606161829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364194, "authorName": "nsgrewal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsgrewal/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by nsgrewal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364205, "authorName": "bew3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bew3/", "bidAmount": 43250, "content": "$43,250 bid placed by bew3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364208, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cool thing about the Alvis, you can go to any car show, and have the only one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606162184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364209, "authorName": "ZIP49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zip49/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by ZIP49", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364213, "authorName": "Bigdaddybo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdaddybo/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Bigdaddybo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162200, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364217, "authorName": "bew3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bew3/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by bew3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162232, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364220, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by montanahigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364225, "authorName": "bew3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bew3/", "bidAmount": 46500, "content": "$46,500 bid placed by bew3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364232, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by montanahigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364241, "authorName": "bew3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bew3/", "bidAmount": 47250, "content": "$47,250 bid placed by bew3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162418, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364243, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by montanahigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364246, "authorName": "bew3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bew3/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by bew3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364247, "authorName": "BTURBOR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bturbor1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "spectacular piece , My morgan 8 with quad 45 dcoe webers is quite a shock to those that check out the engine compartment, this engine (350) would look incredible with sidedraft webers, winning bidder...... just a thought , Eye candy for under the bonnet", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606162482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364255, "authorName": "nsgrewal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsgrewal/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by nsgrewal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162519, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364265, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by montanahigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364284, "authorName": "bew3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bew3/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by bew3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364287, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by Tom_R.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364306, "authorName": "Bigdaddybo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdaddybo/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by Bigdaddybo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364309, "authorName": "LowryFam6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowryfam6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LoweryFam6 are out. Many happy roads. Our Grandfather Lyman said it was the closest thing he ever found to riding his then forbidden Harley.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606162853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364317, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 54500, "content": "$54,500 bid placed by montanahigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606162901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364341, "authorName": "Bigdaddybo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdaddybo/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by Bigdaddybo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606163007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364346, "authorName": "tenfootpole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tenfootpole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I truly wish I could afford such a thing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606163024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364350, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going to take all day if you two stick to $500 increments!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606163037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364356, "authorName": "IvaninSeattle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ivaninseattle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife gave me a limit for $50K so I\u2019m out of luck. I went to look at the car and it started up cold with no problems whatsoever. Didn\u2019t have the chance to drive it because of the rain.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606163051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364358, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 55500, "content": "$55,500 bid placed by montanahigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606163055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364378, "authorName": "tenfootpole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tenfootpole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to rub my face on the dashboard", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606163144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364381, "authorName": "Bigdaddybo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdaddybo/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by Bigdaddybo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606163156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364380, "authorName": "BjornSyx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjornsyx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606163156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364393, "authorName": "BTURBOR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bturbor1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Wife gave me a limit of ONE BRG coloured vehicle ! Got one sssooooo....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606163203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364401, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 57500, "content": "$57,500 bid placed by montanahigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606163241, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5364429, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/23/20 for $57,500 to montanahigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606163362, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5364433, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@montanahigh Congratulations on the Avis, we will be in touch shortly!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606163396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364441, "authorName": "nunanmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nunanmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Beautiful car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606163418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364444, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on your first BaT win, @montanahigh! What a way to start!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606163433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364448, "authorName": "BTURBOR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bturbor1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great auction congratulations, enjoy, they deserve to be driven , like you stole it!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606163457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364470, "authorName": "BTURBOR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bturbor1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it never matters about the price, it is the grin on one's face that tells the story, you ,Sir, will have a \"chesire\" grin", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606163550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364516, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@montanahigh Congrats on your Purchase -- What a great Car! \r\nLooks like your FIRST BaT win also!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606163815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364541, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to the Alvis Owner Club! https://www.alvisoc.org/", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606163961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364550, "authorName": "montanahigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanahigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the well wishes. It was fun and I am eager to enjoy this ALVIS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606164011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364549, "authorName": "bew3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bew3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @montanahigh Looks like it will be a lot of fun!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606164011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364572, "authorName": "Terra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it\u2019s still a great buy - both seller and buyer should be happy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606164137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5365049, "authorName": "JonnyRingo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonnyringo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They give boats names of endearment. Some cars with impressive personalities deserve the same treatment. This is one such automobile.\r\n\r\nHappy motoring!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606166936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5366740, "authorName": "Kromis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kromis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worth every penny and more. Congratulations on the procurement of an amazing car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606184109, "type": "comment"}]