[{"id": 6980622, "authorName": "CraZ8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craz8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What mad max drives for his trips to the opera", "likes": 28, "timestamp": 1632698588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980626, "authorName": "Baur2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baur2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply excellent, and that's just my first impression from the cover photo. Something Hunter Thompson would appreciate. All this needs is a 4 speed manual trans with a Hurst pistol grip shifter.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1632698838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980636, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I simply don't get it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632698871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980661, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was twelve, this would've been awesome. Now I'm sixty, and it still is.\r\n\r\n;^)\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 30, "timestamp": 1632699286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980663, "authorName": "robertwichert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertwichert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it! HUGE hit at Cars and coffee, however, I live in California.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632699342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980670, "authorName": "DNJX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dnjx/", "bidAmount": 1977, "content": "$1,977 bid placed by DNJX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632699512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6980674, "authorName": "W8d4it", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/w8d4it/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was base engine? Did it start out as a OEM Chevy big block or did you go with an aftermarket?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632699558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980679, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was the result of a lunch between Darth Vader and British Leylands Prince of Darkness.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1632699617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980687, "authorName": "WildThang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildthang/", "bidAmount": 2077, "content": "$2,077 bid placed by WildThang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632699803, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6980689, "authorName": "atcp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atcp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Atrocities aside, I kinda dig the velvet inserts on the dash.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632699848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980735, "authorName": "WildThang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildthang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm happy John doesn't get it", "likes": 27, "timestamp": 1632700744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980739, "authorName": "Kcoffey3000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kcoffey3000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmmm\u2026. I can\u2019t quite put my finger on it, but something about this looks not quite stock.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1632700817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980740, "authorName": "bettyemae", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bettyemae/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, love to drive up to to the drop-off at my club and see the raised eyebrows from the conservative snots that think a stock XJS is too far out there\u2026", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1632700848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980746, "authorName": "plugzit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plugzit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have these same kind of thoughts. A blower sticking out of the hood always looks proper to me. I really like this. Am I ok?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632700950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980745, "authorName": "DNJX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dnjx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So many cools mods. \ud83d\ude0e\n\nExhaust, valve covers, panel where mirror control goes, door handles etc...\n\nSome engine stuff... lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632701002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980755, "authorName": "DNJX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dnjx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's see dyno and obligatory burn out video.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1632701143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980763, "authorName": "solarfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solarfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We've gone this far. Slap some mild elbows on it, and it's perfect! \ud83e\udd23", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632701278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980767, "authorName": "solarfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solarfish/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by solarfish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632701292, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6980766, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A middle finger salute right at the electric Jaguar crowd.", "likes": 25, "timestamp": 1632701305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980773, "authorName": "retrowagen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retrowagen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DRAGUAR!", "likes": 35, "timestamp": 1632701459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980779, "authorName": "boost4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boost4u/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by boost4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632701591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6980782, "authorName": "Rlover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hahahah. A Jag restoMod. Anyone buying this is paying a fraction of what the seller put it into this in time & money. I had a x308 and shoe horned a LS in it. No blower scoop. Hood closed 0/", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632701639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980788, "authorName": "Sevins911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sevins911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't normally comment but this is absolutely rad! I sold a XJS-12 with fully chromed engine and Webers! But this is way more cool! Brilliant custom bits throughout. GLWA.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1632701734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980789, "authorName": "auto-rant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auto-rant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll read the rule book and see if it has enough upgrades to meet JCNA modified class.....love it!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632701745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980791, "authorName": "Oldwrench55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldwrench55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roadkill, Savile Row edition", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1632701761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980794, "authorName": "auto-rant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auto-rant/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by auto-rant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632701830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6980813, "authorName": "MDRB235", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdrb235/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of the reasons I enjoy the global car community so much. People still manage to come up with surprising stuff and sometimes, as with this car, they do it really well. I never knew I wanted a Jaguar with a blower sticking out of the hood.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1632702047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980816, "authorName": "snakes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "damn I love this.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632702188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980818, "authorName": "auto-rant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auto-rant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance of videos and dyno sheets?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632702204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980819, "authorName": "skosieruxo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skosieruxo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "quality big dollar build", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632702216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980820, "authorName": "Niceguy2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niceguy2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller. Please give some stat's on the engine, performance, handling, road worthiness etc. Looks great, is it useable or just a 1/4 mile race car?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632702239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980824, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forget about a driving video, just shows us a 1/4 mile run.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1632702293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980827, "authorName": "SwallowStandard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swallowstandard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta love the JAGUAR branded alloy valve covers.....", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1632702335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980830, "authorName": "labboypro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/labboypro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just like Lyons and Walmsley would have wanted.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632702360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980831, "authorName": "LB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay, but does it have AC??", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632702373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980833, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love subtle sleepers like this.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1632702427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980870, "authorName": "auto-rant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auto-rant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LB1, says it has AC, a stereo audio unit and chrome tipped exhausts, all the important things checked off!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1632702987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980875, "authorName": "LikesBinders", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/likesbinders/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so wrong its right", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632703027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980889, "authorName": "carjockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carjockey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeeeehaaaw!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632703227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980890, "authorName": "CBRacerX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbracerx/", "bidAmount": 4670, "content": "$4,670 bid placed by CBRacerX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632703272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6980894, "authorName": "carjockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carjockey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The restraint to keep it stock where it counts (interior, etc) is highly commendable for this Draguar", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1632703328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980897, "authorName": "Mrstatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrstatic/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Mrstatic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632703348, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6980906, "authorName": "LB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@auto-rant \r\nHoly Schmokes!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632703723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980910, "authorName": "sundevil4life", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sundevil4life/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! You gotta love hot rodding!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632703780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980918, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"James Bond\" meets \"Fast and Furious\"", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632703879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980926, "authorName": "CBRacerX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbracerx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rat Fink Bond", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1632704066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980927, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you squint while looking at the side profile shot you kinda get a hint of an oversized leaped where the blower/intake protrude out of the hood", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632704110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980960, "authorName": "Periokid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/periokid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, I gotta know, what does it run in the 1/4 mile?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632704837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980975, "authorName": "zak123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zak123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the rear diff, half shafts etc.\r\nThanks.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632705080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6980967, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enzo might say, not the most beautiful car in the world but...\n\n\nD#@M", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632705172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981017, "authorName": "jmmyers6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmmyers6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oldwrench55 my thoughts exactly! \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632706035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981020, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That opening photo stopped me in my tracks - wait, what? I have to say, I like the concept and the execution, and I say that as a former Jaguar owner. I like what they did with that car.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632706235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981028, "authorName": "Granny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/granny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If Big Daddy Roth owned a Jaguar.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1632706336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981049, "authorName": "Mullett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mullett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never have really known a good substitute for cubic inches with suck and blow technology mixed in.\r\nRock on.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632706715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981076, "authorName": "Mullett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mullett/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Mullett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632707154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6981078, "authorName": "Mrstatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrstatic/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Mrstatic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632707209, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6981088, "authorName": "MarTex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This really should be a \u201cNo Reserve\u201d auction because whoever put this build together had \u201cNo Reserv(ations)\u201d!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632707449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981107, "authorName": "Deezle21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deezle21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As if Mad Max went to Cambridge but still couldn't leave his past behind.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1632707961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981122, "authorName": "minidude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow, a reliable xjs jaguar\r\ni love the way they chose so sort out the factory original running gear issues \r\none bad ass feline!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1632708329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981127, "authorName": "JeepsGunsTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepsgunstanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe JOHN doesn't like Jags, or something? It can't be because this one has a good motor in it? \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632708468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981155, "authorName": "Mark_in_Thousand_Oaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_in_thousand_oaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That mean lady at the CA DMV would throw her clipboard at me if I showed up in this.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1632709339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981165, "authorName": "robertwichert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertwichert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mark_in_Thousand_Oaks if it was a 1975, you would at least have a fighting chance. A 1977 has no chance at all.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632709532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981170, "authorName": "Mark_in_Thousand_Oaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_in_thousand_oaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robertwichert: zero chance with that mean lady...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632709672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981173, "authorName": "MNberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mnberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the plate \"BAD CAT\". LOL", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632709747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981175, "authorName": "OldJagMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow... the child of William Lyons meets the bride of Frankenstein!\r\n\r\nBurn out video please!!! We need to see the 11s !!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632709776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981183, "authorName": "raynekat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raynekat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is absolutely no way you can post a car like this without both a video of the car idling and one at full throttle....no way. Ha", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632710048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981204, "authorName": "TracksuitAL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tracksuital/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shame they didn't add a 6 speed manual. Our family had one of these 12 cylinder Jags with the 3 speed auto bought new back in '92 I think. Honestly, not a great car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632710733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981213, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never mix cheap beer and LSD. You never know what might result.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1632711045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981218, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a Periscope... GLWTA!!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632711178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981224, "authorName": "99oneTcab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/99onetcab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it! Needs some brakes", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632711538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981234, "authorName": "Rimrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rimrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They didn't list what the HP is. Hell, I'd drive it. At least it's not another Camaro", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632711908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981246, "authorName": "doktorno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doktorno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video or it does not run. Must.have.burnout.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1632712347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981314, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632714826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981378, "authorName": "icsamerica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icsamerica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There doesnt appear to be any upgrades to the rear subframe. So... ZERO chance this car can put the power down and might be dangerous and prone to making un-requested u-turns. The IRS setup in these cars starts to become a liability at 350 motor HP.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632717595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981387, "authorName": "Jay_Kulina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jay_kulina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bizarre...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632718056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981391, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo #1 is my new screen saver.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632718154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981467, "authorName": "ilots", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Certainly not a sleeper V8 conversion going on here! I think this is awesome!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632722700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981468, "authorName": "OceanLad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oceanlad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it when BAT becomes a defacto draft site for a fantasy Death Race league.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632722707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981481, "authorName": "HeldHarmless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heldharmless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This jersey barrier ain\u2019t gonna destroy itself", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1632725802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981496, "authorName": "kizilsakal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kizilsakal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paging Richard Hammond!!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632728900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981517, "authorName": "Nate_the_Great", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nate_the_great/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just because you can doesn't mean you should.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632732570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981540, "authorName": "DustyT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dustyt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will a baby seat fit in the back seat?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632738803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981541, "authorName": "fstntq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fstntq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MNberg \"I love the plate \u201cBAD CAT\u201d. LOL\"\n\nUnless it's all show and no go, then \"HELLO KITTY\" might be more appropriate.\nWe really need a running video.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632739017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981559, "authorName": "MarcNoord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcnoord/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wasn't it an XJ-S (vs. XJS) in 1977? Clearly, period correct is essential for this example.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632740307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981579, "authorName": "OHcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roadkill to the white courtesy phone.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632741885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981602, "authorName": "Cootersdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cootersdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Yeah baby it's true.....I drive a Jag.\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632743610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981605, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately the outrageous engine is taking away from a very...\n\nClean build with Beautiful Black paint.\n\nGreat work!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632743962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981618, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Header should read \"Modified\". Just to let everyone know.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1632744289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981680, "authorName": "John_Harris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_harris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The manufacturer of the supercharger set up is here:\r\nhttp://www.dyersblowers.com/187/index.html\r\nVery impressive work.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632746022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981676, "authorName": "Deano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The British already invaded once. If they see this, please don\u2019t temp them to try again.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632746179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981758, "authorName": "McDesign", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcdesign/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kinda' subtle . . .\r\n\r\nLove it!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632747569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981794, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing says 'Merica more than shoving a supercharged big block into a staid English luxury coupe. There is no \"why\" here, only \"why not?\"", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1632748290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981799, "authorName": "Cang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You did what to a what? Reminds me of a Nash Met I saw at a car show about 30 years ago. Guy put a blown 500 cube Caddy engine in it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632748439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981834, "authorName": "gritsandbourbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gritsandbourbon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic #2 shows just how well the lines of the XJ-S have held up, and while not a fan of the murdered-out look this Jag wears it beautifully. As for the blown mill...so many questions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632749131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981850, "authorName": "K-NOX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k-nox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'Want a Hot Wheels\u00ae Legend of this.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632749312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981855, "authorName": "pigman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pigman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Is sorta like the Jag from \u201cRoadkill\u201d in a tuxedo.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632749362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981869, "authorName": "K-NOX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k-nox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "[in a Ferrari dealership] \r\nRoger the Car Salesman : My name's Roger, sir. May I be of some help?\r\nMemphis : That's funny, my name's Roger... Two Rogers don't make a right.\r\n[laughs] \r\nMemphis : Roger, I have a problem...\r\nRoger the Car Salesman : Yes?\r\nMemphis : I've been in L.A. for three months now. I have money, I have taste. But I'm not on anybody's \"A\" list, and Saturday night is the loneliest night for the week for me.\r\nRoger the Car Salesman : Well, a Ferrari would certainly change that.\r\nMemphis : Perhaps, mmm. But, you know, this is the one. Yes, yes yes... I saw three of these parked outside the local Starbucks this morning, which tells me only one thing. There's too many self-Indulgent wieners in this city with too much bloody money! Now, if I was driving a [SUPERCHARGED 467-POWERED 1977 Jaguar XJS COUPE]...\r\nRoger the Car Salesman : You would not be a self-indulgent wiener, sir... You'd be a connoisseur.\r\nMemphis : Precisely. Champagne would fall from the heavens. Doors would open. Velvet ropes would part.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1632749675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981913, "authorName": "mgregg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgregg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is an absolute crime of humanity that there is no start up and drive video.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1632750199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981918, "authorName": "volvoist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where else would find such wonderful cars except on BaT? Amazing car. My neighbors would faint and I'd be King of the Road!! GLWTA!! Already jealous of winner! HA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632750316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981942, "authorName": "Apex_speed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apex_speed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cold start, driving, and acceleration videos (including kick down) are pretty much mandatory with a mod like this.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1632750742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6981967, "authorName": "yellowc7vert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowc7vert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This wins BaT for today.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632751288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982010, "authorName": "H2Rguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h2rguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IDK if you can technically 'win' BaT, but @BobS1918 just won BaT.\r\n\r\nOnce this sells you need to get in there and finish that Ultima!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632751786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982013, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the car but I'd sell the blower and drive the Chebby Jag all day long", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632751830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982020, "authorName": "subieschooler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/subieschooler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's cars like this one that bring me back to BAT!! This is just badass! I don't care who your are, let this pull up behind you. I bet you look! GLWTA!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632751901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982030, "authorName": "erik_glass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erik_glass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video, please.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632752098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982050, "authorName": "Hogdaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hogdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The outrageous engine is obviously what this thing is all about. Kudos to whomever built this, it's awesome. This car screams \"freedom\", someone with a creative mind and a disregard for conformity built this masterpiece. GLWA...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632752475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982064, "authorName": "MoreThanUcanAffordPAL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morethanucanaffordpal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@K-NOX... \ud83d\ude02 comment/movie reference of the day!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632752679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982085, "authorName": "Lani_Kai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lani_kai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller could argue that these are just reliability upgrades and any changes to performance are unintended.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1632752912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982105, "authorName": "Kwahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oy", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632753145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982140, "authorName": "CobraLover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobralover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "O-M-G", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632753640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982145, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an XJ-S.\r\nNot an XJS.\r\nThe XJS came out in 1991 until 1996.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632753674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982205, "authorName": "LukeDuke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lukeduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "School Phone call: \"Hi, is this the parent of the 6 year old?\"\r\nMe: Yes\r\nSchool: we need to talk about your sons behavior\r\nMe: Son, get in the Jag, we're going to meet your teacher at school", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632754528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982208, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We would like to thank everyone that has commented on our modified Jaguar. Also we will try to provide a video for the several requests for one. Owners, Bob & Steve", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632754614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982214, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Leave the Grey Poupon at home, just bring some more Sunoco 260.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632754819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982269, "authorName": "Ben", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ben/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. One of my favorite details about this is the \"Jaguar\" valve covers. Very proper. \r\n\r\nI'm not an expert on the subject, but it seems it's running the original Jaguar rear end. Has that been upgraded to keep up with the modest increase in power?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632755336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982313, "authorName": "Kie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kick it in the guts, Barry\r\n\r\nShe's the last of the V8\u2019s\r\n\r\nYou can shut the gate on this one\r\n\r\nIt's the duck's guts \r\n\r\nYeah, she's the last of the V8\u2019s\r\n\r\nSucks nitro\r\n\r\nPhase IV heads\r\n\r\nTell him about the blower\r\n\r\nThe blower, man\r\n\r\nHe's in a coma, man!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632755817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982335, "authorName": "shellfish84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shellfish84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW......Now that's a hood ornament !", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632756061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982370, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: ZAK123 & BEN The limited slip differential {Dana] and half-shafts are OEM Jaguar. The coil over shocks have been upgraded to Spax fully adjustable. The Jag accelerates under control nicely. Bob & Steve", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632756550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982349, "authorName": "tightbox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tightbox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The murmurs had been growing in intensity for weeks, but could it really be true? Had the club *finally* replaced our aging, stodgy golf pro with someone just a little more edgy - someone with panache? You see, the old-guard membership was quickly aging out, and the board was struggling mightily to attract a younger generation of new members, lest it cease to remain financially viable. They had converted some of the tennis courts over to Paddle, and even added some vegan options to the menu - but the fundamental lack of appeal ran deeper.\n\nAs I slowly rounded the corner toward the pro shop for a leisurely Sunday round, confirmation of the murmurs hit me like a freight train - a mountainous blower was blindingly glistening in the sunlight against a deep pool of dark aero flourishes. Side pipes were loudly ticking as heat dissipated from a hard run en route to the \u201coffice.\u201d \n\nI truly couldn\u2019t believe my eyes. I rubbed them hard and did a double take. Surely I was just experiencing hallucinations from that unnecessary additional IPA on the 19th the evening before - but why else was this descended dark angel roosting amongst a monotonous sea of sensibly colored Lexus and Mercedes luxo-barges? \n\nI circled it slowly, guardedly keeping a respectful distance and gleefully taking in every detail, while sadistically reveling in the unmistakable nasal assault of unburnt fuel and over-cooked brakes. \n\nAs I rounded the back, there it was. Confirmation as plain as day.\n\nThe plates simply read, \u201cDaly,\u201d and all was right with the world. \n\nOur club *could* do what was necessary to appear cool to a younger generation, buck the status quo, and attract the desperately needed new membership dues to help keep us afloat. \n\nIt was gonna be a hell of a Sunday round - I told the caddie to fill up the cooler with Miller instead of my usual Stella\u2019s, lit up a Marlboro, and threw caution to the wind, grabbing for my driver. \n\nGrip \u2018em and rip \u2018em, gents!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1632756752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982397, "authorName": "Digital_Disaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/digital_disaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There it is - the one car that stands out among the usual multitude of Vettes, Porsches, and Mercedes. Badass, unique, and totally cool.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632756883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982444, "authorName": "Rathertakearide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rathertakearide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Distance from Kensington Palace to Buckingham Palace is approximately 2.5 mi (4 km).\r\n\r\nLooks like this car could do a burnout from one to the other.\r\n \r\nI'd estimate love:hate ratio from onlookers would be approximately 4:1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632757351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982480, "authorName": "RgolTN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rgoltn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is so awesome in a \"Mad Max\" kinda way..,Feel like someone is gonna comment that it is \"one of the last of the V8s.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632757819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982488, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it include the hard to find Lister License Plate Frame parachute ejection module ? The black chute option was produced in 2 units.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632757870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982498, "authorName": "WEM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmm\u2026.as a life (75+) time lover of most things Jaguar this is by far my favorite. Hands down the best looking Jag I\u2019ve ever seem!\ud83d\ude37\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632758058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982514, "authorName": "usdcrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usdcrs/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by usdcrs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632758208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6982515, "authorName": "10tenths", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/10tenths/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Kitty!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632758243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982519, "authorName": "BishopKing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bishopking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mad Max X Grey Poupon", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632758268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982526, "authorName": "NathanS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nathans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Well, that would be like putting a blower on a classic Ferrari!\"\r\nDone it. Been there.\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/2017/08/14/gto-replica-discard-1963-ferrari-250-gte-body-w-injected-sbc/", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632758343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982541, "authorName": "Kenke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it could use a set of Vogue Tyres.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632758571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982572, "authorName": "ferrous8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferrous8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent just what the doctor ordered to get to the golf course . Dana 44 rear is pretty beefy but not sure how well it will hold in this beast . Well gone and good luck here .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632758943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982575, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: W8d4iT It is a OEM BBC Thanks for asking. Bob & Steve", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632758998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982586, "authorName": "Sepp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sepp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "....scrolls through the recent offerings of BAT...Porsche, Porsche, Ferrari...yawn.....wait...what in the world! An XJS with a supercharged big block? OK you have my attention", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632759106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982602, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: AUTO-RANT & DNJX Sorry, no dyno sheets. Bob & Steve", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632759314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982629, "authorName": "mk1spyder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mk1spyder/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by mk1spyder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632759646, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6982660, "authorName": "105btr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me some too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632759958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982668, "authorName": "greenvilledoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenvilledoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh hell yes", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632760024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982687, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: PERIOKID Our Jaguar has not been timed. Thanks for your interest. Bob & Steve", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632760235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982739, "authorName": "willsamples", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willsamples/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am ready for the cold start video. Speakers are turned up to full max. Popcorn is popped.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632760867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982747, "authorName": "Funinthecurves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthecurves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would bid on this if it wasn't for the involuntary manslaughter charges that would be brought when the smog station mechanic here in California died from laughter. GLWTA", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1632760940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982749, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bubba Ho-Tep, no idea why that came to mind, it just did.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632760960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982857, "authorName": "Tnolte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnolte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came here for the comments. My first thought was \u201cwhy?\u201d To which I immediately thought \u201cwhy not?\u201d \r\n\r\nMight make the grocery store run a little less boring. \u201cHoney, we\u2019re out of milk. No problem. I\u2019m on it!\u201d", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632762139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982872, "authorName": "Zscream", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zscream/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I frantically texted the wife, and told her about this listing. I told her I NEED IT, and she instantly called me. She said I could go ahead and bid, but I shouldn't bother coming home.\r\nAnybody wanna adopt a slightly goofy 51 year old kid that refuses to grow up?", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1632762252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6982893, "authorName": "Kinvara8018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kinvara8018/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Kinvara8018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632762422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6982911, "authorName": "wakebaber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakebaber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zscream, I get the same reaction from my wife!!! Along with \"Why are you showing this to me?\" Duh, because it is cool and I want it!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1632762590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6983070, "authorName": "Rockwyrm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockwyrm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wives would never talk to us again.... That might be a good thing... Anyway.. I would love to hear this beast idling.. Please for the love of all the engine Gods out there...... We need a video. GLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632764782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6983135, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It does look pretty nicely done, and will appeal to some. But, depending on how high this goes, mightn't it be cheaper to just go ahead and get the, um, enlargement surgery?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632765285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6983301, "authorName": "TerryB610", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terryb610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To paraphrase a line from a Seinfeld episode, \"it's loathesome, but I can't look away.\" GLWTA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632766285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6983384, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: NICEGUY2 Our Jaguar is a build that emphasizes reliability, handling and adjustable ride [Spax adjustable coil-over shocks]. You can have the renowned Jaguar ride or handling for more aggressive driving.Take it for groceries, to work, a road trip [cruise control], car shows , where we have found to have some of the largest interest. It is meant to be driven on the street. You can take it to the strip if you wish but that is not why we built the Jaguar. All this with air conditioning! Bob & Steve", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1632766698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6983739, "authorName": "HPH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interested only because this car makes no sense. \r\nThe half shafts sound like a weak point. \r\nHas the car ever been launched or tested under full acceleration? Even better would be a video of that.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632768252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6983801, "authorName": "Feinstein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/feinstein/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love XJS\u2019s. I love hot rods. Why the hell not??? It\u2019s not like these are ending up in museums. The vast majority of them are heading to the scrap heap. \r\n\r\nJoining the chorus asking for a drive video.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632768649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6983832, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobS1918 (The Seller)\u00a0plenty of requests for videos. I'd like to see a cold start and once warmed up, throttle response from idle. Will you post these? Will you post any others?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632768821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6985295, "authorName": "grtbrit2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grtbrit2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mad Max?..... Nope\nMad Jeremy?.... Yep", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632774939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6985306, "authorName": "baroldy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baroldy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's crazy and wrong and should probably be a crime! But . . . I love it! Pretty cool! :) Hummmm . . . has anyone thought of doing this to their Aston Martin? ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632774973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6985347, "authorName": "baroldy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baroldy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it had a 12\" lift 4x4, and 35's sticking way out the sides, I'd be in. ;) I designed Power Wheels in a former life. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632775301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6985398, "authorName": "mk1spyder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mk1spyder/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by mk1spyder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632775515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6985707, "authorName": "mrsan911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrsan911/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by mrsan911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632776684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6985899, "authorName": "Saleen07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saleen07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you want something that will stand out ...... Love it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632777561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6986605, "authorName": "MattAtPlaton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattatplaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bitchen!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632779891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6986789, "authorName": "ProfOak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is what Dom Toretto would drive if he was a chap from Sussex! Cool beast!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632780671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6986975, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing says I'm happy to see you more than a blower poking through your hood.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1632782486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6986984, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What the Hell can one say?\r\nWho cares? \r\nThe bloke that buys this has the right to tell everybody to \"Sod Off\"!!!!\r\n\r\nAm I looking at this correctly - the interior looks almost brand new - and the body & paint work appear flawless. Really remarkable.\r\n\r\nThis is the way to build something unique - a real head-turner.\r\n\r\nThank you very much - ShineOn YCD's", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632782561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6987297, "authorName": "NameTaken2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nametaken2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No \"my brother had one of these\" stories for this one-\r\nGreat build! GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632787019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6987535, "authorName": "TransitGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transitguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My sister had one of these ...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632789802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6987673, "authorName": "Tim63rce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim63rce/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Tim63rce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632791371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6987862, "authorName": "Optimader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/optimader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I trust that itch is fully scratched?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632793900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6987873, "authorName": "69DZ302", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69dz302/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got a picture of this car cruising the streets a few cities away from Downers Grove in downtown Naperville this summer. Definitely not an easy car to overlook but it was the beautiful sound that caught my attention first. WOW!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632794054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6987878, "authorName": "SteveSLF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveslf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since everyone is screaming for a HORSEPOWER vid here\u2019s my baby I\u2019ve had since 1974 until the Jag vid appears! https://youtu.be/BvPQI78YjFM", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632794193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6988055, "authorName": "Dweeks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dweeks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Because Roadkill...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632797453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6988188, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's not Photoshop.\r\nIt's BaT.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1632800036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6988196, "authorName": "sportydaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportydaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome, came for the comments and am wearing out the thumbs up button. Here kitty kitty kitty...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632800174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6988297, "authorName": "Cobyryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobyryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why the F%&K not. Bravo.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632803819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6988434, "authorName": "Seven_Footer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seven_footer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car makes me want to make terrible decisions... like buy it & make it my daily driver!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1632815914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6988542, "authorName": "RKTINC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rktinc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "God Bless America!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632828776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6988592, "authorName": "3Stooges", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3stooges/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobS1918 Do all the gauges work accurately, even the OEM Jag ones? Any issues with overheating?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632830974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6988596, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: Rathertakearide: On which side of the love/hate do you suppose the Queen would be?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632831187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6988651, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: 3Stooges: All gauges work accurately including OEM Jag. No issues with overheating. Thank you for your inquiry. Bob & Steve", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632832604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6988744, "authorName": "AlfaMale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfamale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If Mad Max had been a British film. I dig it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632833873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6989038, "authorName": "Saleen07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saleen07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobS1918 I think the queen would love it. She could attach an open trailer to it, strap Megan & Harry onto it, then get in and floor it. Something the whole royal family and most of England would love to see. :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1632838432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6989218, "authorName": "specialkjupiter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/specialkjupiter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a YOLO! I love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632840884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6989527, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The addition of the TH400 makes this possible. They put those things in school buses, one-tons, everything. Best automatic GM ever made. GLWTS.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632844603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6989588, "authorName": "Degofast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/degofast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 77 xjs full chassis BBC car . It went to Milan Illinois. Miss that car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632845250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6989611, "authorName": "Degofast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/degofast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the license plate \r\nDRAGUAR", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632845487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6989891, "authorName": "jaffa426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaffa426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No way is this hooking up!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632848285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6990305, "authorName": "Saleen07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saleen07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one beautiful beast. Too bad you can't add a musical background to this listing. Born to be wild by Steppenwolf would be perfect. \"Get your motor running ......\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632852010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6991561, "authorName": "Nurburgringer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nurburgringer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "shocked that this hasn't been dyno'd. Not for the tq&power graph (\"sufficient\" is all the computer should need to say), but for the video and AUDIO of it screaming at WOT towards redline inside a box.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1632857451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6991770, "authorName": "Mkii250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkii250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It must be a static sculpture. Surely using that engine would send the rear end suspension/cage flying off in bits?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632858313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6994349, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is it possible that there is not a driving video up yet?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632870505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6994369, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That blower poking out of the hood really makes a statement.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632870860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6995058, "authorName": "MichaelB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ohhh yes. \r\n\r\nIf you are going to be wrong... You have to do it right.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632880936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6995172, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of asks for videos literally ignored by the seller. Maybe their BaT advisor didn't explain how the site works, although I'm surprised that they've listed if they didn't know. Leaves the glaring questions...is this a movie prop engine?...does it run? I'm obviously kidding, partly. Seller would so themselves a good turn if they supplied the critical videos that people are asking for. PS...seriously, does it run?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632882666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6995439, "authorName": "LVAM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lvam/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by LVAM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632889278, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6995534, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would this be as intimidating or impressive, assuming you find it to be either of those, if it were any other colour?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632892779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6995593, "authorName": "crismantrucks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crismantrucks/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by crismantrucks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632895448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6995777, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knuckles-R-Busted,\n\nSeller said a video is in the works...\n\n\u201c Also we will try to provide a video for the several requests for one. Owners, Bob & Steve\u201d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632917011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6996148, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: H2Rguy \r\nThanks for your comments. Also we admire your keen observation and recognition of cars. Our Ultima GTR, Dart 427 block, Fast fuel injected Whipple, Porsche 5052 is almost complete and hope it to be accepted by BaT for sale.\r\n\r\nBob & Steve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632924021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6996483, "authorName": "atomic8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atomic8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This must have been a fun father/son build, and the attention to detail is impressive. Retaining the stock Dana diff shows that this was built for cruise night, and there was no intention to ever check full throttle1/4 mile times. That said, the repeated requests for a cold start video should not be ignored if you want to attract a wider bidding group. BTW, California builds from 1975 back are exempt from smog checks. Wondering if this car will be exempt in 2022.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632928139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6997349, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: atomic8\r\n\r\nThe car has been a good time all around and you are absolutely correct, the car was built for cruise night, going to dinner in style and the occasional run for a gallon of milk. We\u2019re definitely not ignoring the requests for a video. We\u2019re new to Bring-A-Trailer and did not realize the importance of a video. A mistake we will not make again. The unfortunate thing is that we most likely will not be able to get one on here until Saturday and it will be a cellphone video as we can\u2019t seem to round up a video camera. Hopefully, the picture and sound quality will not be too awful.\r\n\r\nBob & Steve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632936372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6997423, "authorName": "Digital_Disaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/digital_disaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the dash details, I'm assuming this car was a very well-preserved specimen to begin with. Am I correct in assuming much of the interior is original? The awesomeness of the blower motor overshadows the fact that the car as a whole is nearly pristine.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632937149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6999421, "authorName": "lawyer_peetie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lawyer_peetie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can't round up a video camera for a start-up/drive video for this car? They are like $250 at BestBuy. Seems like a good investment here if you are trying to sell a car about which many people have legitimate questions.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1632945081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7000086, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: Digital Disaster\r\nThank you for your comments\r\n\r\n\r\nThe car is a well preserved specimen. Much of the interior is the OEM original material but it was only left original if it was in excellent condition. The headliner, seat belts, carpet and floor insulation, dash leather, [to name a few] have all been replaced very recently with top grade material and are like new. Even the clock runs and keeps accurate time.\r\nBob & Steve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1632948081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7000522, "authorName": "BobS1918 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobs1918/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To: lawyer_peetie\r\n\r\nA $250 dollar video camera from Best Buy probably will not make a better video than our cellphone. We prefer to always do our research {which can take time} and only buy the best. Thank you for your comment.\r\nBob & Steve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632949729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7000855, "authorName": "SteveSLF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveslf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobS1918 this vid was done with my VERY old iPhone SE, not the greatest sound or pic quality but does show my baby runs and is a FORCE to be reckoned with! https://youtu.be/BvPQI78YjFM\r\nYour shooting yourselves in the foot with no vid of ANY quality!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632950986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7001423, "authorName": "TransitGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transitguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knuckles-R-Busted : \"Would this be as intimidating or impressive, assuming you find it to be either of those, if it were any other colour?\"\r\n\r\nUm .. yes !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632952645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7001951, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ME-OW!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1632956309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7002028, "authorName": "backtobuchloe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/backtobuchloe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oh word", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1632957325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7002230, "authorName": "lbdave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lbdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TransitGuy - your sister had one? you must be James Bond with a big sister who could kick the crap out of you to keep you in line.\nGood on you- i wish i was you!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632960642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7003040, "authorName": "cap10danny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cap10danny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the a/c work", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1632974875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7003496, "authorName": "Tuckerscar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tuckerscar/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Tuckerscar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1633005255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7003503, "authorName": "jimf42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimf42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not exactly a sleeper...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1633005484, "type": "co