[{"id": 1864279, "authorName": "tbonemn12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbonemn12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not sure it looks better with out the bumpers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511198416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864283, "authorName": "rwantin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwantin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Much to like here. Check that, love. Wow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511198696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864308, "authorName": "ccwenk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccwenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "restored? Restored?? RESTORED?!??!?! Just wanted to be first.\nLove it anyway", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511199887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864309, "authorName": "97NSXT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97nsxt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let the party begin!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511199915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864310, "authorName": "97NSXT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97nsxt/", "bidAmount": 1960, "content": "$1,960 bid placed by 97NSXT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511199934, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864316, "authorName": "Gettin_old", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gettin_old/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you're going to use an MGB engine why not go with a five main bearing unit? Aren't the three bearing engines less reliable? That being said, I love this car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511200036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864323, "authorName": "97NSXT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97nsxt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Restored. You know...as in upgrade just about everything then ditch the bumpers and windshield and other bits and bobs. THAT kind of restored! Regardless, Love it, too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511200375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864333, "authorName": "The_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A resto mod MGA... DANG!!! Awesome build, this would look great with me behind the steering wheel. GLWTA!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511200732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864336, "authorName": "mrobin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrobin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, just awesome. getting old: some B guys prefer the 3 main as they rev better.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511200793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864342, "authorName": "Raffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautifully done. Love the stance, the cleaned-up look, and the restraint. It's not easy to achieve a clean look, removing elements of the original character, without making it look bland. Well done. GLWTA!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511201097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864354, "authorName": "RGuinness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rguinness/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by RGuinness", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511201423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1864376, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is not a more affordable entry point to what I consider to be one of the golden ages of sports car design (Britain, mid-to-late 50's) than the MGA, and if you choose this over a Jag, Triumph, AC or A-H from same period you're spending pennies on the dollar compared to the others and not giving up any of the smile factor.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1511202195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864421, "authorName": "DreamerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe I must have a soul mate in Kansas. Of all the hundreds of small choices you have to make in putting back together a clapped out old MGA, I would have chosen ALL the same ones, even down to dropping the seat an inch by removing the rails. This car has things I didn't even know I wanted until I saw them here, like the added wood around the interior. It is simply the sweetest MGA I've ever seen.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1511203400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864433, "authorName": "BobD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appears to have fasteners for the rear of a top ?\nDoes it have any provision for top or tonneau ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511203937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864439, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not with that windshield, `bout the only thing I'd change, would like to have weather protection., just in case. Other that that, a beautiful A", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511204078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864468, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey all, I am the owner of this car and am here to answer any questions. There are snaps and hooks on the rear of the car if you wanted to install a tonneau. I did not install any snaps on the front but the holes are there with stainless nuts and bolts through them. I didn't want to remove any holes in case someone wanted to add a top or tonneau at a later date. I do have the top frame and it will go with the car. I wanted the short windshield for personal preference and it would be easy enough to install a full size frame if desired. Thanks for the interest!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1511205057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864490, "authorName": "terra_nova", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terra_nova/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautifully done. This has to be what the designer intended before he put pen to paper. Has it ever been raced?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511205435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864511, "authorName": "ridewhencan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridewhencan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car (or at least this reader) is begging for a video. Would love to hear it motoring through the country side.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511206105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864513, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was a street car before I rebuilt it and I have not raced it since.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511206110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864518, "authorName": "hawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only thing that would make this car better looking is me behind the wheel.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1511206212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864555, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I look at all the MGAs that pop up on here as they are my favorite LBC. I see them with MGB engines or a 5-speed conversion or some other modifications while remaining virtually stock appearing and I always think - why? The MGA is beautiful as is. Don't muck with it. \n\nThen this car comes along and all I can say is YES! If you are going to upgrade/customize it go for it! Don't be shy! Mini-lite style wheels, bumperless, cut-down windscreen - yes, yes, and yes. Modified Drive train? Why not!\n\nBeautiful job @JoeSmith83! GLWS!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1511206966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864584, "authorName": "TorontoJeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/torontojeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was there a reason you did this restomod for selling and decided to bolt the seats in a non-adjustable configuration?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511207626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864619, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really didn't build this car to sell, I built it for me and I did want the seating position low in the car. I've had a few people drive the car and nobody has complained about the seat being too close or too far away from the pedals. I'm 5'10\" and the car is comfortable for me. There is room, and predrilled holes, to move the seat back another inch.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1511208094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864639, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was thinking about Isadora Duncan yesterday...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511208403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864650, "authorName": "Scott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done Joe! The lower the seat the better!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511208606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864676, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@golfR - made me Google that name. I immediately truncated my adorning neckware.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1511208859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864695, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's one good looking MGA. A few years ago I thought I'd put a cut down windscreen on my A. I have the cut down side posts but never got any further. This car has me rethinking the whole thing but I'm afraid I'd have to do the wheels and bumper delete to be happy after seeing this one. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511208978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864735, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You had me at cut-down wind-screen. Looks fantastic, and I normally don't like MGAs. The wheels, the colour, the under-hood detail - wow!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511209261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864750, "authorName": "Kie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the part where Jude Law shows up in this and some woman way outta my league runs away?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511209386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864762, "authorName": "RGuinness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rguinness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What do you still have of the original car, for example the wheels, intake manifold, and carbs? Would they go with the sale?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511209507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864789, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the original transmission and a few original wheels. No carbs or intake.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511209975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864798, "authorName": "ZenPilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenpilot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JoeSmith83 , \nI'll be in T town later this week. \nId love to swing by for a closer look. \n\nZP", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511210051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864803, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No problem Zen. Let me know when you will be around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511210168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864907, "authorName": "wood2green", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wood2green/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful MGA! Love the BRG. Can you tell us what the paint code is?Have the photos been color adjusted?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511211455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1864909, "authorName": "randychase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randychase/", "bidAmount": 2750, "content": "$2,750 bid placed by randychase", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511211503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1865126, "authorName": "cloyd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cloyd/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by cloyd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511214203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1865230, "authorName": "mini2nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mini2nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just listed and already 32 comments. A positive sign for the seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511215443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865276, "authorName": "Pinarello", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinarello/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to you @JoeSmith83 - This is the way all \"restored\" cars on BaT should ideally be presented. The Prather pedigree and in progress documentation photos would be all I'd need if I were a bidder. Congratulations on a terrific build and GLWTS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511216210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865284, "authorName": "MikeRochip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikerochip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only thing that would make this car look bad is me behind the wheel.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1511216398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865459, "authorName": "Benzoferrari", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzoferrari/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Benzoferrari", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511218840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1865539, "authorName": "speed33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speed33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The perfect MGA. Timeless lines. Personally I think these look better than Austin Healey 's.\nI would park this in my living room and stop watching TV ! But I got to ask my 6 year old first.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511219968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865673, "authorName": "Tubbshs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tubbshs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe i have seen this car at Heartland Raceway back this spring. Its a real nice car, wish i had it but can't afford another toy at this time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511223048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865693, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photos have not been color adjusted by any means. I dont know the exact paint code but my painter said it was a Triumph color called emerald. It's really stunning.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511224032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865737, "authorName": "cdubea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdubea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My goodness, that gorgeous. Not in the market, but it's tempting. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511225591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865765, "authorName": "ARUP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice! I own a '58 and had a '59 so know what it takes to to bring these cars to life.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511226574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865906, "authorName": "markham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything you need. Nothing you don't. What a pure, beautiful ride. Better looking Barchetta. Great work, and some lucky fool is gonna be shopping for some goggles.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511233216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865908, "authorName": "Tomharper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomharper/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Tomharper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511233348, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1865913, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a really nice, well done, and thought out MG! I love the cut down windscreen! I love the color! I love the interior! I love the wheels! Ok, I love this car!! A Prather built engine mated to a 5 Speed. Rebuilt shocks. Take this car out, and drive really fast!! Often!! All you need for weather protection is a quality duster, leather skull cap, with goggles! Oh, and gloves! This would make a Great Classic rally car. THIS would make the old boys from Abingdon smile. Sweet MGA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511233635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865941, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Apologies if I missed it- but would love to know the WEIGHT as presented?? Thnx", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511235728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1865980, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, I have not scaled the car so I'd only be guessing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511237585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866019, "authorName": "kcfens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kcfens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An MGA with a B motor is fun beyond compare. Add in the 5 speed, B front brakes , stiff wheels and let her rip. \n We ran a Spec Miata out Jesse Prather's shop for a few years so can attest his dyno numbers are conservative/honest numbers. \n Though my wife has a MGA Coupe with similar mechanical mods, I long for a silver roadster I had in Sacramento with an Earl Scheibs paint job that I used to absolutely flog the stuffing out of. So much fun.......\n This car for the money is what its all about.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1511241978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866207, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just.... WOW!\n\nFirst BaT offering to render me speechless.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511271225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866246, "authorName": "shark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shark/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by shark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511272614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1866247, "authorName": "Greyfox335", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greyfox335/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by Greyfox335", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511272658, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1866315, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tubbshs, I did have the car at HPT this spring. Was racing my Miata there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511274414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866328, "authorName": "Garm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone said it already. Everything I'd want in one of these. ::sigh::", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511274712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866332, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's interesting how the photo of the front, if you removed the grills, looks like a 550 Porsche.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511274803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866335, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Up until now Kansas has been a big, boring state I have to drive across periodically to get where I want to be. And then along comes this stunning MGA and I had to Google Wakarusa. Okay, that\u2019s a more interesting part of the state; it\u2019s definitely not WaKeeney. And it\u2019s kind of on the way to Hallett to race.\n\nI love the visual changes done to this car, to me it\u2019s very reminiscent of the MGAs raced at LeMans (1955) without trying to be a boy racer replica or clone. The only change I might consider is using Dunlop knock-off wheels, but then again, the current wheels are well matched to the overall vibe. Are those Panasport wheels? They seem to have the sharper ridge on top of each spoke that Panasports have when compared to Minilites. They also appear to have the better finish that Panasports present when compared to most Minilite copies.\n\nFinally, kudos to the seller for documenting the rebuild/restoration/whatever and presenting the pictures here. I tend to spend more time looking at those than the pictures of the finished cars. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511274844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866374, "authorName": "jprather34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jprather34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was dynoed at my shop this spring after the engine was broken in. I have a dynojet chassis dyno so the advertised power and torque are about 15% less than the flywheel power. 120hp MGA to the flywheel. That's approximately double the stock power these cars came with. Joe has done a top notch job on this car and everything is perfect. I've even had a ride! WOW! There is NO better MGA anywhere if you want one of these cars done the way they should have been done. Incredible example.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1511276189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866434, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those are not Panasports, they are Rotas. I saw them on a race car years ago and had to have them.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511278079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866512, "authorName": "Doubleclutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubleclutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As @Raffi said, I love the stance! Deleting the bumpers, adding the Rota wheels, and selecting a good dark green body color really shows the MGA body lines to best advantage. Even though there were no changes to the lines and contours of the body panels, it now looks more pleasingly muscular than a stock MGA. And given the engine build and upgrades, it IS more muscular.\nNicely done!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1511279898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866535, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an NB Miata that I just love to drive on the twisty back roads. Have said many times that it is the perfect car for such activities. I have also said that I would sell other more collectible (and expensive) cars from the garage if I could only have one fun car. But I gotta tell ya - I keep coming back to this beauty. I can only imagine the fun this car would provide...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511280441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866607, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bodacious, that's the word I was looking for.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511282403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866622, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and it's a good thing there's already a scratch on it, because it's only the first one that really hurts", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1511282708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866749, "authorName": "Chris_H.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_h.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful job! All that gravel in your pictures is making me a bit nervous!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511286196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866945, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The gravel road the main pictures were taken on is an access drive on our property. I have an asphalt driveway and live on paved roads. The car has not been driven any real distance on gravel. Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511290489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1866993, "authorName": "PT1945", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pt1945/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by PT1945", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511291171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1867107, "authorName": "burddawg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burddawg/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by burddawg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511293757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1867220, "authorName": "vespaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vespaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't stop checking out the pics of this car.\nI keep looking for something to dislike so I can justify not bidding on it.\nSo far no luck.\nNicely done!!!\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511295459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1867391, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by CC63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511297688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1867395, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SShhhh! Don't tell my wife... Or my NB!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511297713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1867442, "authorName": "TVOHIO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tvohio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "O. M. G. !!!\n\nBeautiful build. \nStunning car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511298276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1867857, "authorName": "Sixtys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtys/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Sixtys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511303196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1867861, "authorName": "Sixtys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just bid because I felt guilty for looking at this car for free", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511303245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1867865, "authorName": "Ian7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ian7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way down in the earlier comments, this was written:\n \"There is not a more affordable entry point to the golden age of sports car design than the MGA\".\nI'm going to counter that THIS beauty isn't the affordable entry :-) \nStunning!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511303309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1867891, "authorName": "Sixtys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ian7 ssshhhh...hush !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511303619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1867977, "authorName": "Sixtys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My daily driver is a Miata, which I love, and has been for 11 years.\nBasically it's a 50s/60s British sports car with a shot of morphine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511305150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1868233, "authorName": "Gettin_old", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gettin_old/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like most here, I'm on BAT at least once or twice a day. There's a lot of really nice and collectable cars on here right now, but I keep coming back to this MGA! Actually, I always preferred the Coupes, but this one would be ruined with a top. I just went thru the pictures again. This time in reverse. Try it if you haven't already.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511308613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1868366, "authorName": "Sammgb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sammgb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve been thinking about doing this to my MGA. Bumperless, cut-down windscreen, bullet mirrors. Seeing this isn\u2019t helping me keep any money in my wallet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511311463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1868727, "authorName": "robert_poeschl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert_poeschl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sammgb and JoeSmith83: In a way, this car returns the MGA to something closer to the original design intent. The EX175 prototype from 1952 also featured a cut-down, speedster-style windscreen, and the bumpers were eventually ditched for the cars that raced 3 years later at Le Mans. Here's one of the two EX175 prototypes:\n\nhttp://mgaguru.com/mgtech/variants/vt101_ex175.htm\n\nThe lower windshield transforms an already-pretty car, and the details reinforce a strong first impression.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1511329550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1870176, "authorName": "the_radium_king", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_radium_king/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by the radium king", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511387431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1871063, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My A full sized windshield barely keeps the bugs off my face. The bumpers hardly protect the body. I am 5\"11 and can reach the ground while seated. And the heater at least keeps my toes warm on winter mornings. Have I given any argument for why this car is not wonderful? \nNo. It's a great take. Although when someone goes to this extent, why not have the front disc brakes? \nGiven that MGAs will never be rare, or valued for just being original, all these changes are rational, tasteful and all the best to those who go this way. \nGlad someone else did it and I can enjoy it. Going to keep my bug free warm feet variation.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511411513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871401, "authorName": "SPOONS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoons66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance of photos of the boot space? Great looking car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511449602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871440, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Patrick, thanks for the comment but this car does have front disc brakes. I can definitely get some shots of the trunk and it's nice enough out today I can probably get a video running down the road. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511451418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871683, "authorName": "wallyworldmt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallyworldmt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sixtys A Miata seriously? Basically a 50's/60's British sports car? Sorry No offense but take a look at MG's, Triumph's, Aston Martin's, Lotus or Jaguars (to name a few) from that era, it would take more than a shot of morphine. Maybe LSD.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511460749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871692, "authorName": "ABS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really lovely \"A\". Great choices by the seller. 1500 grille on a 1600, windshield, exposed wood, I tried the photos from back to front--thanks @gettin old--and it was a gas (so to speak). Seller--was the new alu firewall/scuttle needed to accommodate the 5 speed? And is the mesh grille there for an oil cooler? Does your car have the adjustable steering column which I believe was an option? Or seat belts? GLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511461022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871709, "authorName": "Sixtys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wallyworlmt\nLighten up. Except for the Aston,and lotus I've owned the others and was driving them around in the 60s.\n..and wallyworld.....really ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511461452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871855, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The grill is a 1600, just not a Mark II grill. The aluminum on the firewall and heater shelf was for a clean look since I wasnt going to have a heater. The tunnel has been modified to fit the 5 speed. The mesh grill is indeed for the oil cooler and the steering column is adjustable. There are no seat belts in the car. I have some new ones that can go with the car, I just never installed them.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511468019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871862, "authorName": "ZenPilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenpilot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JoeSmith83,\nHappy Thanksgiving, \nWish I had time to stop and look in person. Have a great day, glwta.\nzp", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511468172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871942, "authorName": "SPOONS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoons66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Totally practical question - can I get my golf bag in the boot - just a carry bag for the hickory\u2019s !(: seems appropriate.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511474496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1871944, "authorName": "SPOONS66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoons66/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by SPOONS66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511474843, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1871958, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not in the boot but they fit nicely in the passenger footwell and seat.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511476097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872054, "authorName": "BDFDET", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdfdet/", "bidAmount": 15800, "content": "$15,800 bid placed by BDFDET", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511485827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1872527, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video of the car driving has been provided by the seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511537562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1872585, "authorName": "wallyworldmt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallyworldmt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sixtys No need to go back & forth, I didn't make the comparison. You missed the \"Sorry No Offense\" just my 2c's.\nCurrently: 64 Volvo 1800s, 70 Lotus Europa S2, 73 MGBGT, 81 Fiat Spyder 2000, 97 Jaguar XJ8. 3 Beemers. \nBikes: 46 Velocette MAC, 46 Triumph 500 Speed Twin, 52 AJS, 53 Excelsior, 73 Triumph 750 Bonneville, 74 Honda 350F Cafe Racer, 74 Honda 750 & others.\n\"Wallyworld\" is the name of my place (due to my last name). Stop by if ever in Montana. Take care.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511540245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1873345, "authorName": "OZUSA60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ozusa60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice car balancing improved looks and performance ..very tempting ..no room no room alas the challenge when living in the north east.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511554926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1873421, "authorName": "Parkesie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parkesie/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Parkesie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511555719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1873917, "authorName": "TVOHIO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tvohio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller: How hi is the windscreen please ?\nNot sure a tall guy would look over it or thru it. \nThanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511562358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874030, "authorName": "Sixtys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wallyworldmt\nGood move....now check out 2006 ERA cobra on bat .......that's mine...\ncheckmate !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511565242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874070, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will get a measurement tomorrow. I'm 5'10 and look through it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511567642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874080, "authorName": "wallyworldmt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallyworldmt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful restoration and well done on the improvements to take it to another level. Amazing from what you started with. The color, wheels, interior and the chopped windscreen, all perfect in my world. This checks all the boxes for me, but I'm afraid it will go well beyond my budget, but rightfully so. She's a looker. I love it, GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511568616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874235, "authorName": "carsick52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsick52/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by carsick52", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511579796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1874239, "authorName": "carsick52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsick52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many rpms is she turning at 65? Also, where's the wind hitting u at speed-top of your head or over it? I'm 5' 11\"- don't want to be buffeted too much! Sorry for being picky!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511580366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874281, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd say 65 is right in the 4th to fifth gear shift range. I changed the speedometer drive gear in the transmission to make the Speedo more accurate and it feels very close. The tachometer when compared to a timing light and the dyno was about 500 rpm fast so I don't totally trust it. I can tell you the speed limits on the interstates here are 75 and the car has absolutely no problems keeping up with and passing traffic with a ton of speed still left in it. The 5 speed really is a game changer. As far as buffeting, the wind goes just over my head so at 5\"11 I'm sure you'd still be ok. Let's put it this way, I can wear a baseball cap forward without it blowing off at speed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511584983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874492, "authorName": "Cowboyfjt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cowboyfjt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is simply exquisite. ?? Well done! Circumstance dictates otherwise for me, but someone, give this seller much well-deserved money!!! ?????", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511621927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874527, "authorName": "Nolalad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nolalad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there any weather protection", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511623626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874551, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do have a top frame that can go with the car but currently there is no weather protection.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511624685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874762, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tvohio the windshield is 10\" from the body to the top.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511641977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874843, "authorName": "Miatadon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatadon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm know I'm going to be attacked for not going along with the crowd on this car, but I don't like this MGA very much. It's not going to lend itself to street use (windshield, heater, top, bumpers, pumped engine), and I don't think it's a vintage race car either (or is it?). I prefer original-spec MGAs, possibly with some upgrades like a stock 3-main B engine and a Sierra 5-speed. But the strong bidding shows that the market likes it anyway, and in a modified car, that is a sign that the builder must have done it right.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511649499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1874886, "authorName": "BMWRACER07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwracer07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great looking car. I love the chopped down \"speedster\" style windshield. As for the people who whine about no weather protection, no bumpers etc. It's no worse than a Super7 an way better than a motorcycle! GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1511653667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875016, "authorName": "benzog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe this little gem may fill a void for some who were thinking that the 100 4 Healey's are out of reach these days. By no means the same car, but not a bad substitute on a budget. IMHO.\nbest to both buyer and seller.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1511671901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875085, "authorName": "Jesse_D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jesse_d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. As the owner of a Caterham, it looks positively luxurious :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511698045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875086, "authorName": "Mtflyr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtflyr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. I don't see an e- brake does it have one, how about all instruments, lights, signals and horn do they all work? Again well done.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511698068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875096, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great presentation by Seller. Photos, info. What a labor of love, time and $$$ to bring it to this condition! It's Gorgeous!\nVery Besy to Seller and Winning Bidder! What a Beauty! GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511700865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875279, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mtflyer it does have an e brake that works great. All lights and signals work correctly. Horn works. The only gauge that doesn't function correctly is the fuel gauge. That has to be a gauge issue as the wiring and sender are all new.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511716527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875295, "authorName": "GudgieD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gudgied/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car with beautiful modifications \n\nBased purely on my taste I would have located the side mirrors out on the fenders but I wouldn\u2019t kick it out of bed for that", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511718236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875345, "authorName": "pwtiger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwtiger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I Love it, hopefully I'll get around to doing one of mine in this style, I think that I might have to put a roll bar in it but it might ruin the looks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511721843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875359, "authorName": "carsick52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsick52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got a Speedster. Never put up the top! Meant for \"open air\" use?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511723084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875498, "authorName": "FredBaca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredbaca/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by FredBaca", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511734973, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1875522, "authorName": "Sixtys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the look of this car. I keep looking at this with finger on the bid trigger but there are two things that hold me back and that is no heater and a major modification to add a top which will also change the overall look of car. I just don't have that 4th garage for this to hang out in. Did I also mention that if I bring this home my wife said I'd be sleeping alone for some time to come. decisions..decisions ....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511736859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875582, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pwtiger How about a driver-side single roll bar, hidden inside one of those headrest fairings like Scott Brown and Ed Lamentia run on their vintage-raced MGA's ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511743661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875693, "authorName": "vespaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vespaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JoeSmith83\nI have a few questions.\n1) What is the 2nd gauge to the left of the non-functioning fuel gauge? Does it work?\n2) What brand is the fuel gauge? You are sure it's just the gauge that's bad? Just seems like it would be a simple fix if just a bad gauge.\n3) Do you have the code for the paint and/or left over paint from the paint job?\nThanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511752303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875703, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 2nd gauge is the oil pressure/water temperature gauge. It is new and works perfectly. The fuel gauge is a Jager. The wiring and sender are new so I'm sure the gauge is bad. It reads 1/4 tank all the time with the key on. Drops to zero with the key off. It will start to fall when the tank gets empty enough and the car will run out of gas immediately leaving you stranded in the middle of nowhere. Ask me how I know. I just always kept it full. I do not have any extra paint but can get the paint code to the winner of the auction if desired.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1511753494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875959, "authorName": "tomboxman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomboxman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does car have a tonneau cover or substitute cover of some kind?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511797262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1875976, "authorName": "freakinutz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freakinutz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be thinking about this one for a long time. GLWTA and I do hope it sells.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511797920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876041, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No tonneau cover but one could be added easily. I do have a complete car cover that fits it nicely that goes with it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511800226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876055, "authorName": "DreamerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't stop looking at this beauty.\nJust curious..\nIs the Sebring front end metal or fiberglass?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511800965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876057, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's fiberglass", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511800992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876208, "authorName": "ridewhencan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridewhencan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To me, the concerns about the practicality of the car (heater, top, . . .) miss the point of this beauty. If those are issues, get a Miata, as I did and apparently the seller did too.\r\n\r\nThanks for the video. What a joy. Reminds me a bit of my Anza enhanced MGB-GT, circa 1970.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511806987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876324, "authorName": "davenorcal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davenorcal/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by davenorcal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511811495, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876354, "authorName": "CC63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am in the same boat as @sixtys - no room in the garage (and no desire to sell anything right now) and a souse that just does not get this car like I do... The pull is strong with this one. Such a different take on the MGA.\n\nGood luck to all!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511812236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876364, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the kind comments everyone, I really appreciate it. Here's to seeing what the next 45 minutes brings!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511812405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876373, "authorName": "Jimrat23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimrat23/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Jimrat23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511812578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876459, "authorName": "Scott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This should easily reach over 25k.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1511813584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876507, "authorName": "Scott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JoeSmith83 - Say howdy to Kent from the Huffaker Hooligans on the West Coast.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511814278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876529, "authorName": "iamuwere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamuwere/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by iamuwere", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511814445, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876542, "authorName": "Drdjet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drdjet/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Drdjet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511814556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876544, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right on Scott, We will see you at Sonoma next fall!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511814593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876579, "authorName": "Blueosprey90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blueosprey90/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is like a brand new - better than new - car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511815061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876584, "authorName": "Sixtys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ridewhencan\nI don't miss the point of this build just trying desperately to build some type of bridge to practicality and then from there to my garage...next to my Miata.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511815140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876586, "authorName": "LateApex14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lateapex14/", "bidAmount": 22600, "content": "$22,600 bid placed by LateApex14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876587, "authorName": "Flyinace2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyinace2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HERE WE GO!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876589, "authorName": "Drdjet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drdjet/", "bidAmount": 23001, "content": "$23,001 bid placed by Drdjet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815271, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876590, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Late_Apex was a late bidder!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876593, "authorName": "LateApex14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lateapex14/", "bidAmount": 23600, "content": "$23,600 bid placed by LateApex14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876594, "authorName": "davenorcal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davenorcal/", "bidAmount": 23850, "content": "$23,850 bid placed by davenorcal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876596, "authorName": "Drdjet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drdjet/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Drdjet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815451, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876603, "authorName": "davenorcal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davenorcal/", "bidAmount": 24750, "content": "$24,750 bid placed by davenorcal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876609, "authorName": "Drdjet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drdjet/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Drdjet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815622, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876613, "authorName": "Jimrat23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimrat23/", "bidAmount": 25255, "content": "$25,255 bid placed by Jimrat23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876616, "authorName": "davenorcal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davenorcal/", "bidAmount": 25505, "content": "$25,505 bid placed by davenorcal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876626, "authorName": "Jimrat23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimrat23/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Jimrat23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1876630, "authorName": "davenorcal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davenorcal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT - This site is acting strange", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876635, "authorName": "Flyinace2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyinace2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davenorcal - how so? You keep bidding :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511815913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876639, "authorName": "Hudpup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hudpup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876643, "authorName": "Jimrat23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimrat23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/27/17 for $26,000 to Jimrat23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815961, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1876645, "authorName": "jprather34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jprather34/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511815982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876648, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jimrat23 Congrats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876653, "authorName": "Burrogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burrogs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well bought!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876657, "authorName": "neversell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neversell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a screaming deal next to the modified Healey 100 that sold here a couple of weeks ago for $72k. Congrats, well bought!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876656, "authorName": "Drdjet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drdjet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NICE automobile - congats. and enjoy it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876655, "authorName": "davenorcal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davenorcal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876661, "authorName": "jt1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know nothing about these cars and I am typically not a fan of MG's but something about this one stands out - she looks beautiful. Congratulations.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876662, "authorName": "Jimrat23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimrat23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all. It looks like a great car and I'm sure I'll enjoy it !!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1511816083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876668, "authorName": "DreamerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought! \nI can't even guess how much all that go-fast goodness under the hood would cost retail.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876672, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Jim, I'm sure BAT will put us in touch soon. Thanks for a great auction. I gotta get back to work now!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876640, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 356 was having issues too\n\nCongrats to both Sides! Nice Car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876675, "authorName": "grahamb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grahamb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that windshield cut down glass or a Lexan screen?\r\n\r\nAsking for a friend ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876689, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lexan, ebay item", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1511816329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876694, "authorName": "Drdjet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drdjet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Joemith83: will you build me one if I ship you a nice stock base?? ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876718, "authorName": "JoeSmith83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesmith83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drdjet I appreciate the offer but I'm not going to build anything new for a while.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511816568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1876829, "authorName": "550bryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/550bryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy, just consider what could deliver this much fun and style for the price, not much....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511817587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1877827, "authorName": "vespaholic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vespaholic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well sold!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511838212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1880442, "authorName": "drjuan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjuan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow he got back about $5 dollars an hour for his time.. nice car ,, I cant believe it didn't bring more money", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1511915743, "type": "comment"}]