[{"id": 14235493, "authorName": "Italia_227", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italia_227/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Exceptionally well presented !!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1713639027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14235538, "authorName": "gyl4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gyl4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous! Someone is going to be very happy at the end of this.\r\n\r\nGerrit (TS6199L)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1713639236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14235665, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wheelyneat, that's correct, the overdrive was added to the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713639710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14235649, "authorName": "Wheelyneat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelyneat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting. A left hand drive TR with overdrive from the factory should have a TSxxxxLO commission number. The \u201cL\u201d signifying left hand drive and the \u201cO\u201d indicating overdrive. ", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713639876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14235993, "authorName": "MyVintageCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myvintagecar/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by MyVintageCar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713641023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14236536, "authorName": "davepilcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davepilcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the car did not originally have the O/D thus the \"L\" on the commission number plate. Don't know as I've ever seen the additional \"8\" or \"88\".", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713643396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14236599, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davepilcher, that\u2019s correct, the overdrive was added to the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713643674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14236670, "authorName": "bonjo2661", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonjo2661/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by bonjo2661", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713643933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14236965, "authorName": "JFrankP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfrankp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best looking of all the TRs in my opinion.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1713645416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237500, "authorName": "Rich_Truett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich_truett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's an absolute beauty.\r\nThe joyous thing about driving one of these TRs is that you are truly captain of your ship. Nothing happens unless you turn or pull that knob. No pasteurized, homogenized, sanitized, computerized mind-numbing, senses-robbing malarkey going on here. Just the raspy exhaust and a direct connection to the road. Glorious!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1713651797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237501, "authorName": "caldavids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caldavids/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couldn\u2019t quite tell if it has a heater under dash?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713651813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14237689, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@caldavids, you bet, a Smiths heater", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713654226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14239139, "authorName": "Nipperjag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nipperjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! Loved my white TR2! Enjoy and good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713697648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14240249, "authorName": "Fastenglishcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastenglishcars/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Fastenglishcars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713714540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14240664, "authorName": "caldavids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caldavids/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where/who was the restoration done?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713718261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14240706, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@caldavids, it was done by the previous owner here in Oregon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713718611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14241824, "authorName": "WHA22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wha22/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by WHA22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713723157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14241877, "authorName": "OCN1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocn1/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by OCN1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713723364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14244183, "authorName": "LuvBrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvbrit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's a lot to like here. Not mentioned is that this is a Long Door car. Most TR\r\nowners would consider that to be a plus (unless you park next to a curb). The Commission Number is incorrect. No guess why the 8 and shadow 8 were added. It should end with L or LO if built with overdrive. The build sheet codes are: L - Lefthand drive, M - Imperial Calibrated Instruments, X - Export Build Specification, h - Heater. Leaather Seats are incorrect but desirable. 48 Spoke wire wheels as well although the build sheet should cite \"Wire\" so it wasn't built with them. If I didn't have a concours level Long Door already I would be interested in this car. Nice!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1713745223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14246330, "authorName": "SwiftFF5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftff5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was going to mention that this is a long door TR-2, which wasn't mentioned in the description, but @LuvBrit beat me to it. This looks to be an excellent example and someone will be very happy to get it. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713797935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14250672, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very intriguing car. Been toying with the idea of buying a local TR3 that needs quite a bit of body work. This 2 is going to bring a boatload of $ but it would still probably be less than restoration costs on the 3 and I would save years of time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713816183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14251884, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrbritcar, of course I'm biased, but unless one is specifically looking to spend time on a project car I always tell people to buy the one that's already done. You'll be out on the road enjoying it instead of spending blood, sweat and tears in your garage.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713820015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14255450, "authorName": "RobertLLR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertllr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the driving video, the steering wheel appears quite cocked to the left while going straight. Is the car in need of alignment, or does it need to have the s. wheel re-centered?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713882975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14255682, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RobertLLR, I just rewatched the video and I'm sorry but I don't see what you're talking about. The car tracks straight and has no problems with alignment.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713885224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14255828, "authorName": "RobertLLR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertllr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aach! I meant cocked to the right, not the left. Is is just a trick of the camera angle? Cause the S wheel does not look centered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713886310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14255848, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, if you're seeing anything it may be caused from the camera angle. Similar to how gauge readings will appear incorrectly when viewed from the passenger side.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713886525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14259047, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A high quality car cover is included, as shown...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713900261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14261218, "authorName": "MDK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice TR2. In Pic 53 do I see a paint blister on the hood? Is it possible to get photos of the door sills and bottom of the doors.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713908099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14261287, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In Pic 53 you're probably seeing one of the two rivets that hold the rear hood brace assembly underneath, they're on every TR2.\nThe door sills and bottoms can be seen in Pics 49 and 50, click the + symbol on the top right to enlarge. \nThere is no rust anywhere on the car, and no paint defects. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713909174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14282094, "authorName": "HAYZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hayz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Crickets!!\r\nI found one last week or I would be all over this\u2014\r\nHAYZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714148505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14286851, "authorName": "skl48", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skl48/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. The unique grill opening always sets it off from a TR3... I would have just turned 5 when this was built!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714166172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14287351, "authorName": "Fastenglishcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastenglishcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a dealer can you estimate how much it will cost to ship the TR to Ct on the east coast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714171195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14287444, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fastenglishcars - Using Hartford for my search (central location) I came back with $1900 for door to door, enclosed transport.\r\n\r\nIf anyone would like a shipping quote, use the 'contact seller' button up on top of the page to email me your zip code. I have a wholesale account with a dispatch service and get good rates. Happy to help with logistics on the TR from start to finish.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714172232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14288283, "authorName": "Carmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MKD, The bottom of the doors are visible in photo 89. Also, in this photo, it is evident that the the b-pillar, dogleg panel is not finish welded to the inner sill. There is a wide gap between these two parts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714183305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14288592, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Been meaning to post info about the jacking equipment in photo 91. The little round base disc that attaches to the threaded support rod is included! I forgot to include it in the photo.\n\nAlso, the two pouches in the trunk (for the soft top and side curtains) are velvet lined, so they keep everything in nice shape.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714189327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14289155, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About as nice an example as I would dare drive! Yet, drive it I would!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1714219113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14289267, "authorName": "Nacoocheejohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nacoocheejohn/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by Nacoocheejohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714221254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14290074, "authorName": "Carmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Small detail, but that is not the correct jack for this car. The original jacks were enclosed in a tube and had a hex at the top for a ratchet wrench.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714229301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290246, "authorName": "tstruthers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tstruthers/", "bidAmount": 22999, "content": "$22,999 bid placed by tstruthers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714231025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14290448, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carmeister, actually this is the correct jack for an early TR2, and extremely rare. According to Bill Piggot's book \"Original Triumph TR\", the jack design changed at commission #5468. He mentions in his book that in 30 years he had only ever seen one.\n\nSpeaking of Bill Piggott, it's interesting to see that the trace certificate for this car was delivered directly from him! (photos 98-99)\nBefore 'British Heritage Certificates' were available, Bill Piggott was the keeper of records for the Standard Motor Company Limited.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714232847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290463, "authorName": "JFrankP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfrankp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just noticed they added remote hood release. Quite a bit of extra work. I'm no authority, but my short door requires the T handle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714232904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290490, "authorName": "davepilcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davepilcher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JFrankP, this is the correct hood configuration for the long door cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714233128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290491, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JFrankP, TR2's after #4229 had the T handle Dzus fastening system like yours, the early cars had the remote hood release like this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1714233131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290738, "authorName": "kpatterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpatterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the Overdrive work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714235304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290750, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kpatterson, yes, it does.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714235367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14290938, "authorName": "OCN1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocn1/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by OCN1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714236664, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14291027, "authorName": "Trjim57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trjim57/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Trjim57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714237233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14291165, "authorName": "JFrankP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfrankp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Learn something new every day!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714237889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14291311, "authorName": "OCN1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocn1/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by OCN1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714238541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14291428, "authorName": "kpatterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpatterson/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by kpatterson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714239053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14291502, "authorName": "Trjim57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trjim57/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Trjim57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714239304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14291583, "authorName": "OCN1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocn1/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by OCN1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714239544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14291867, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just got back from the open house at Treasured Motorcars in New Freedom, PA. First class restoration shop. Got my juices flowing. This TR2 is just incredible but is quickly heading north of my budget. Someone is going to get a showstopper.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714240733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14291952, "authorName": "1955TR2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1955tr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the owner of a later TR2 that I am in the process of restoring, from the pictures and description the quality and level of detail of this restoration is top notch. It's a very nice TR2. Anyone who is considering this car remember this. The person who gets a good deal on a restored car like this is not the person who put the time and money into the restoration, it's the person who buys it after the restoration.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1714240957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14292103, "authorName": "Alexbobalex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbobalex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only 8,600 or so of these made, and fewer than half were these early long doors. A rare car among rare cars. These cars are a boat to drive and own. GLWTA!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1714241548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14292218, "authorName": "Collins4A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collins4a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never seen a car I didn't like from this seller.....", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1714242003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14292298, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The grab handle above the glove box, is it painted black or covered with black vinyl? Is that as original? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714242239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14292347, "authorName": "Trjim57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trjim57/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Trjim57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714242354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14292352, "authorName": "OCN1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocn1/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by OCN1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714242371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14292387, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrbritcar, this one is painted black, I'll leave it to the experts if that is original for an early TR2.\nBut judging from how highly this car scored at Concours events, my guess is that it's correct.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1714242552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14292530, "authorName": "Wrayg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrayg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unless I missed it guessing RNM. Very nice long door.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714242957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14292551, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 4/27/24 at $28,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714243020, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14292564, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wrayg Yep, you don't buy one that's won all the awards and bling this has for this money! In any market.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1714243066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14294885, "authorName": "1955TR2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1955tr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrbritcar The grab bar on all TR2s were painted black. The bar was switched to chrome with the TR3s.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714254028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14295863, "authorName": "fast_fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cascadia, @ 3X's the high bid, I'd have considered letting it go, nice work!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1714266580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14295936, "authorName": "cascadia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascadia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fast_fred, I'm pleased to say that I've reached a deal with the high bidder and the car has been sold. Not for 3X , or even 2X the price, though! It was fair for both parties and he's getting a great car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1714267780, "type": "comment"}]