[{"id": 15536090, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bat, manual or auto? the write up says both. Never heard of an auto in a mini, but I guess I don't know everything!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726077095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15536151, "authorName": "mad_max99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mad_max99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Super7Driver shifter shows it's an auto.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726077317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15536245, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Super7Driver thank you for pointing that out. The listing has been corrected.\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726077490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15536307, "authorName": "DavesCars2021 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davescars2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Super7Driver\r\nIt has a 4 speed automatic transmission, which is quite rare, ideally suited for those of you that would not be that comfortable driving a stick shift.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726077673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15536578, "authorName": "DANick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 speed automatic transmissions are common in Japanese Mini, tho I know this is NOT a Japanese. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726078481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15536876, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmmm, a real CDN 1275 Auto? Now that's a rare Mini! I wonder if it has had a newer powertrain. I'll go back and re-read...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726079572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15536883, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 1275, "content": "$1,275 bid placed by Automark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726079604, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15537112, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definately a MKIII CA spec MINI.\nNot sure what the engine is from, perhaps an ADO16 Austin America etc., although the shifter is mostly hidden, looks like it might be from.a 90's classic MINI.\n @Automark as far as I know the only 1275 sold in CA was a 1275S (don't think we got the 1275GT)\nLove the original hub cap on the spare....those particular outer rings were like tin foil!\nDisc rakes is a nice bonus....and servo. Makes me think this is indeed a Japanese market drivetrain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726080653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15541674, "authorName": "Tin_Box", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Refreshing to see a \u201872 that\u2019s actually a \u201872 lol\r\nDef a Canadian car, and an early one as there were a number of distinct cues on the later Canadian cars. Nicely updated w 1275 and discs. \r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726092748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15543243, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's funny how an automatic transmission generally makes a Cobra replica saleproof, but people do buy and enjoy these!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726109414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15543388, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, @Mayjer , @Tin_Box , with the later A plus powertrain, I can imagine that this is a JDM powerplant, but I've been unable to decode this 12A2AG05 to get details. Definitely, any 1275 deserves the discs.\r\n@Seller , Dave , can you please see if this Mini has a A Pillar mounted \"Thin VIN\" tag so as to be seen thru the windscreen? And, of course, do you know the origins of this A+. Cool Mini, BTW! Uhhmm, I doubt your reserve is Really Low.... Thanks again,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726112010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15543434, "authorName": "Bluroadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just about as perfect a classic Mini as imaginable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726112642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15543451, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the tag is visible in pics 178 and 52...and a couple others", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726113080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15543571, "authorName": "kyle100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kyle100/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by kyle100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726116378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15543574, "authorName": "cargeeks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cargeeks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey... we are local and could we come see the mini and maybe drive her?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726116450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15544113, "authorName": "jtshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtshop/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by jtshop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726143488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15544916, "authorName": "DavesCars2021 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davescars2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cargeeks - You are welcome to view and test drive the Mini, please forward you\u2019re contact information so we can schedule a day and time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726151375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15544963, "authorName": "DavesCars2021 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davescars2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Union Jack on the roof of the Mini was sourced by the previous owner. So unfortunately I do not have any information on the manufacturer supplier of this item.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726151707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15545652, "authorName": "cargeeks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cargeeks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "kpizzarelli @ yahoo .com... hopefully the spaces will throw off AI searches in the future...lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726156334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15553158, "authorName": "David993S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david993s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the meatballs painted or vinyl?\r\nGreat looking Mini.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726184351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15553671, "authorName": "DavesCars2021 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davescars2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David933S\r\nThe #34\u2019s are vinyl decals same as the Union Jack roof and Cooper hood stripes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726189199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15571166, "authorName": "davoudian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davoudian/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by davoudian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726351039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15571181, "authorName": "stevenp55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenp55/", "bidAmount": 2350, "content": "$2,350 bid placed by stevenp55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726351234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15575933, "authorName": "davoudian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davoudian/", "bidAmount": 3999, "content": "$3,999 bid placed by davoudian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726425514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15580018, "authorName": "FandangoDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fandangodrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its hard to see in the driving video but it appears that the tachometer is not working, can you confirm this please. Do the other gauges, lights, heater and fans all work as they should?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726503574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15589066, "authorName": "Chrisc289", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisc289/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Chrisc289", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726577887, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15590410, "authorName": "David993S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david993s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DavesCars2021 (The Unless I've missed it in the comments - I see a lot of (water?) staining all round on the headliner. If a water leak, is it still leaking? Some other reason?\nCheers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726589765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15590467, "authorName": "David993S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david993s/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by David993S", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726590020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15597435, "authorName": "DavesCars2021 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davescars2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David993S\r\nThe roof lining is in as-is condition from when I purchased the car back in 2016. So I do not know what may have caused the staining in the roof lining over its 42 year life. I have not experienced any roof or window leaks in the time that I have owned car ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726612814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15598073, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David993S , @seller , Generally, Some say that the headliner discoloration is due to the factory adhesive changing over time. GLWTA,", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726619311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15598105, "authorName": "FandangoDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fandangodrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DavesCars2021 It appears that the tachometer is not working, can you confirm this please. Do the other gauges, lights, heater and fans all work as they should?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726619832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15598461, "authorName": "Alexethan2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexethan2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appears to be some firewall rust beneath the master brake cylinder in Picture 228. How extensive is this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726624491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15599238, "authorName": "Chrisc289", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisc289/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Chrisc289", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726658924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15599421, "authorName": "Rezzonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rezzonz/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Rezzonz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726662647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15600331, "authorName": "karcrazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karcrazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From my experience with a number of Minis, this must be a 1275 America since it comes with an automatic tranny thus not an \"S\" One could put a 1275 non S on a standard box with little mods but the reverse I have never heard of.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726671659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15600666, "authorName": "carboyrandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carboyrandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rust on the firewall is from brake fluid slobs ( no brainer ). Pretty good chance the power unit was taken from an Austin America.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726674320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15600840, "authorName": "canuk357", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canuk357/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FandangoDrew It's quite possible that the automatic transmission that was transplanted into the car has no tach drive.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726675666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15601495, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like that shifter has a \"P\" position.....so that wouldn't be out of an ADO16....and it appears to be an A+....so, from a much later car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726679262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15602369, "authorName": "FandangoDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fandangodrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@canuk357 , @seller Thank you for that explanation, that makes sense and you are probably right. I would still like an answer to my question for the seller: do the other gauges, lights, heater and fans all work as they should?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726681917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15602422, "authorName": "DavesCars2021 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davescars2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the input from the BAT community All gauges, lights and instruments work as they should", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726682072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15602503, "authorName": "FandangoDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fandangodrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DavesCars2021 thank you, does that include the tach that doesn't appear to be working in the driving video? \nAlso if I was to to be the lucky bidder and I have sent a wire to cover the funds, would you be able to hold the car for a week or possibly two to give me time get up to Ohio to pick up the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726682362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15602626, "authorName": "DavesCars2021 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davescars2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The mileage meter does not work\u2026. See listing description it\u2019s in there if you can take the time read it again. The speedometer is fully functional", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726682632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15603140, "authorName": "Chrisc289", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisc289/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Chrisc289", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726684177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15603778, "authorName": "FandangoDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fandangodrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DavesCars2021 With payment are you able to hold the car for possibly two weeks for pick up", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726686234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15603806, "authorName": "Garv214", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garv214/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fandangodrew perhaps the Tach is calibrated to millions of RPMs vs thousands! ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726686308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15604140, "authorName": "Rolandog155", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rolandog155/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Rolandog155", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15604219, "authorName": "Stevejohanson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevejohanson/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Stevejohanson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15604230, "authorName": "Rolandog155", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rolandog155/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by Rolandog155", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687631, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15604243, "authorName": "Tink1112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tink1112/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Tink1112", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687673, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15604250, "authorName": "Rolandog155", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rolandog155/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Rolandog155", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15604278, "authorName": "Stevejohanson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevejohanson/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Stevejohanson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15604280, "authorName": "Rolandog155", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rolandog155/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Rolandog155", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15604289, "authorName": "1fatrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fatrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an awesome ride!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15604292, "authorName": "Stevejohanson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevejohanson/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Stevejohanson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15604298, "authorName": "Rolandog155", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rolandog155/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Rolandog155", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15604345, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 9/18/24 at $11,250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726687981, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15604800, "authorName": "DavesCars2021 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davescars2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you to everyone that submitted a bid, unfortunately the final bid was well below my reserve price. I guess the mini will be staying in my British car collection.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726689380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15604901, "authorName": "FandangoDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fandangodrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DavesCars2021 I would very much like to have placed a bid but you never answered my question about pickup. Oh well, you have a beautiful car there, enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726689694, "type": "comment"}]