[{"id": 2623956, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love a big green booty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539971498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2624208, "authorName": "HEALEYJAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All that beautiful work and they didn't put in a new wooden dash???? Don' get it....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539973915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2624265, "authorName": "97NSXT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97nsxt/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by 97NSXT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539974548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2624285, "authorName": "97NSXT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97nsxt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, to be back in 1971 when I purchased a \u201864 Big Healey for $1400.00! Chicago to NYC in a tick over 10 hours including fuel stops. Those WERE the days!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1539974780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2625646, "authorName": "editor_reid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/editor_reid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lovely, honest, classic, not over-restored BJ8. Bliss. \r\n\r\nEven the HEATER BOOST knob is original!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539988108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2625912, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The final iteration of the big Healey and, like an aging rockstar, we're probably lucky this was the end of the line. Purists still love the 100 best, but by the mid-60s even the die-hards wanted an easy-up top and roll-up windows. While a competent car, the successor Jensen-Healey was like your favorite rock band after three of the original members left. This is a very nice example with an aftermarket shift knob that will allow you to engage overdrive without ever removing your hand to flick the dash switch. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539993800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2625970, "authorName": "gsarahs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsarahs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HEALEYJAG - With my 67 BJ8 that is an older restoration, while most of the wood is in good shape there were a couple of cracks in the glovebox door finish. What I did was carefully dispense superglue into the cracks, and amazingly, they disappeared. This was best done with the door removed and level. As a fix, this would depend on the severity of the cracks, but in my case, it saved a lot of time and money!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539995806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2626033, "authorName": "gibb1103 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibb1103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the positive comments, I am very much the purest, love patina and originality over all. This car was such low mileage and original that it was, to me, a shame not to preserve as much of the original car as possible even down to fasteners, the \"experienced\" upholstery and scratchy dash . Every screw, nut and bolt was catalogued, and reused when possible. The car is as it was and should be, at least in my mind. Twisted me perhaps. I did elect, however, to make enhancements to safety, function and performance and only if it did not compromise the integrity of the original components.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1539997214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2626042, "authorName": "Jaydog51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydog51/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Jaydog51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539997535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2626090, "authorName": "bcv1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcv1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Job and good luck!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539999605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2626126, "authorName": "Opie1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opie1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car. On my \"someday\" list. But our days are numbered, so...?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540001191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2626140, "authorName": "Kerstein", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kerstein/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Kerstein", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540001853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2626479, "authorName": "Jaydog51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydog51/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Jaydog51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540033105, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2626578, "authorName": "rjr59AH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjr59ah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gibb1103 Purest = chrome wire wheels?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540039349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2626675, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a beauty! Only in my dreams!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540042208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2626698, "authorName": "Rockin3B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockin3b/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Rockin3B", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540043280, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2626730, "authorName": "varmint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varmint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned two big Healeys back in the 60's and early 70's, and loved them. A couple years ago, I realized it was now or never for me if I ever were to enjoy one again, but the prices for decent ones put me off. I wound up with a Miata, but it isn't the same. This looks like an 8 year old 1967 car, well cared for, which I guess it is! I am tempted, although the hoops to jump thru could be formidable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540044613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2626909, "authorName": "TJWeston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjweston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I bought my '69 MGB-GT new off the Hornburg lot there was a \"Big\" Healey just like this that I could have had for the same price ($3500.00). I made the wrong decision.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540050477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2627144, "authorName": "Stockdoctor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stockdoctor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always wanted a Healey too. In \u201871 I bought my second TR3. A 1956. Parked it 1975. Now I am putting it on the road again soon, currently doing the restoration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540058027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2627406, "authorName": "90dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/90dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. gibb1103, where did you find that gear shift knob? I might need one of those for my '67.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540068611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2627489, "authorName": "gibb1103 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibb1103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From Dennis Welch, it makes the overdrive so much more user friendly. Had one on my MGB also.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540072971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2628371, "authorName": "Dellorto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dellorto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gibb1103 - What's the electrical device shown above the coil in Picture 42?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540142500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2628472, "authorName": "varmint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varmint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While we're asking questions about the engine compartment, did they still have a knurled knob on the side of the distributor on '67's allowing you to adjust the timing while the engine was running without any tools??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540147829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2628679, "authorName": "gibb1103 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibb1103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dellorto, the device you see is to adjust the coolant temperature at which the electric fan turns on. Varmint ( i like that moniker), yes the knob is present, I believe Lucas calls it \"micrometer adjuster\" .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540160525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2628823, "authorName": "Jaydog51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydog51/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by Jaydog51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540169705, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2629271, "authorName": "heimer-schmidt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heimer-schmidt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The ultimate big, hairy chested mans car. In the most proper of colours. GLWTS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540217613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2631724, "authorName": "pez737", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pez737/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anybody know the ramifications of bringing this car across the border? The bumper/emissions shouldn't be an issue, but how about US duty, since it was originally shipped to Canada.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540254590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2631785, "authorName": "Roadie8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadie8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Safe to assume all the numbers line up with the certificate? In the pics it looks like the oil pressure is solid. Do you have a recent compression test by chance? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540256145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2633062, "authorName": "needthatcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needthatcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it just me, or do the wheels/tires not fill the wheel wells on this car like they do on most Healeys? Seems like the car sits 2\" too high.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540314068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2633210, "authorName": "gibb1103 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibb1103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compression is between 155-165 all cylinders, did a leak down test just for fun, since the plugs were out, and between 0-5%. All good. Will post some better pictures showing body, engine and trans numbers. Re: wheel opening gap; the \"phase 2\" BJ8's from May 1964 on, had increased ground clearance and suspension travel over the previous models. This is a love it or hate it topic for Healey fanatics.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540316706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2633248, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photographs have been uploaded to the gallery. Thanks for viewing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540317551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2633252, "authorName": "volts101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volts101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car and good job gibb1103 !\r\nWas any work done on the OD and GB ?\r\nWas the rear oil seal conversion done when engine was out ?\r\nI note some pix with minilites .. do they come with the car ?\r\nWhat is the silver box on pix #144 and #62 \r\nPhoto #156 show some distress around LR wheel area - or just the photo ?\r\nWere all engine compartment firewall grommets replaced ?\r\nCan't read heritage certificate; is BRG the original colour ?\r\nWhy did you opt for the BT7 exhaust as opposed to the BJ8 ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540317598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2635162, "authorName": "gibb1103 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibb1103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, volts 101. The Gearbox and O/D were gone through and resealed. Everything was spot on. It was run up on my test stand to ensure operating pressure and bleed down times were within parameters prior to install. Yes, the rear main conversion was done. The alloy wheels are not road worthy and were used during assembly process only. The silver box is an auxiliary fuel pump(operated by the dash O/D switch). I initially installed it when the car was running the points type SU pump. I converted the pump to the improved solid state SU so it is probably redundant now, but you never know.\r\nThere is no distress anywhere on the frame or body.The car is laser straight. Probably just my lousy photo skills. Most firewall and frame grommets were replaced during the build. I believe I did reused the original \"brown\" one at the rear shroud for the license plate light wires. It was in good condition and the original brown color I thought was unusual.\r\nCar was painted in the BRG it was dispatched with from the factory. I prefer the sound of BJ7 exhaust, the BJ8 type seems more like an afterthought to me, clunky bracketry (included with the car if someone wants to convert), more components and weight.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540334535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2636838, "authorName": "volts101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volts101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not wanting to be a pia but a few more queries ...\r\nHas the spin off oil filter conversion been done ?\r\nElectronic ignition ?\r\nDo all instruments work and in particular has taco electronics been sorted ?\r\nHow old are the tires ?\r\nShocks ?\r\nOil leaks ? ... !!\r\nTkx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540399633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2637212, "authorName": "HeyJude54901", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyjude54901/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by HeyJude54901", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540404999, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2637769, "authorName": "gibb1103 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibb1103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Questions are welcome, no problem. The spin on oil adapter is installed. The canister type is included for a retrofit if desired . ignition is breaker-less (Petronix) . All instruments work, including tach which is quite accurate. Tires are 3-4 years old but kept out of the sun and in almost new condition.Rebuilt front dampers, rears were good. Currently have the tiniest drip from the oil pan plug, the copper washer should have been replaced at last oil change. Will see the odd spot from the transmission on the floor, not sure were it is coming from, but the trans oil level has never gone down. One drop makes a big mark. Note that I like to use Redline MT90 in the overdrive versions and it is like ATF i.e. it creeps and will produce a leak in a trans/overdrive were there was none before.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540410467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2638039, "authorName": "flybynight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flybynight/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HealeyRick Your rock star analogy describing the evolution of big Healeys is perfect and very amusing. How about this? The 100 is Chuck Berry, the BJ8 is Barry Manilow and the Jensen Healey is post-Beatles Paul McCartney.\n\nYes, lovely car but I'm a big Chuck Berry fan.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540413334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2639376, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@flybynight - Oh Good Lord, no! The BJ8 was more an older George Thoroughgood than Manilow. And the JH more Starship than Jefferson Airplane, but certainly not Wings.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540431230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2639420, "authorName": "flybynight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flybynight/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HealeyRick ;-) You are much kinder than I am. Neither Manilow nor the Paul & Linda tango do much for me. As much as I like British classics, I'm very comfortable leaving the BJ8 and JH to others. I adore and covet the 100 though and if I see the right one, it will be my next DD. I don't mess around; I drive them. \n\nYour vast knowledge and informative, often entertaining comments about all things Healey are greatly appreciated. I've learned a lot from you sir. Thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540432661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2639693, "authorName": "gustos32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gustos32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have known this car from the time it was brought out from hibernation and it was a solid car, kept in a dry storage. The current owner did very nice work on it, it is not to concours level but it is a very good driver and has been used as a Big Healey should, being driven. Someone asked if there would be any issues to bring it south of the border, I doubt very much that it would present any problems even though it was originally sold in Canada. This is a nice BJ8.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540442659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2639825, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@flybynight - Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. If you're looking for a Healey, consider joining one of the Healey clubs in your area. Many of the best cars are sold within the clubs and never make it to the open market.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540462482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2639934, "authorName": "Ackfly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ackfly/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Ackfly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540470796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2641536, "authorName": "Roadie8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadie8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you describe the condition of the original steering wheel? Do you have the original shift knob as well - would it be a huge job to have the OD operate off the dash again? Is the wood veneer the original or was it replaced sometime along the way? Was the bumper also replaced due to the collision damage? Was the car parked in 72 because of the collision? Finally, any pics of the car before the restoration? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540497234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2641940, "authorName": "BJ8Healeys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bj8healeys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best documented set of photos for a car offered for sale that I seen anywhere.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540500227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2642761, "authorName": "gibb1103 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibb1103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HI Roadie, the original banjo wheel is in good shape, a couple of cracks as usual. Shift knob was totally bodged , unusable and was tossed. Bumper was replaced because it was bent \r\ndead center, car had rolled into a tree while parked. Reused the original bumperettes. The car was parked partly because of the collision and mostly because prior owner had\r\n finished university and was pursing a job offer in another province. He left shortly after the tree episode and the car remained in his mothers garage until i purchased it. Wood veneer is original. Pictures really don't do it justice. I have prior to resto pictures but they are mostly reference shots of uninteresting little bits that i took to make sure that the car went back together as original. I will include a CD with the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540509630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2642987, "authorName": "gibb1103 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gibb1103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry Roadie, I forgot to answer about the OD switch wiring. The original wiring is intact and can simply be reconnected under the dash after removing the shift knob harness. However, you would have to supply another switch to energize the auxiliary fuel pump if so desired. Note that that none of the original harness has been altered in any way for the shifter OD switch or alternator. All can be returned to original.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540516273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2643518, "authorName": "HeyJude54901", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyjude54901/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by HeyJude54901", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540557037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2643651, "authorName": "Jaydog51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydog51/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by Jaydog51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540560159, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2643676, "authorName": "varmint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varmint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I were younger and had more energy, because whoever gets this car will be buying a very solid example that is about as nice as I have seen south of $100,000. You can tell from the photos and the seller's comments that this car was restored right, with all reasonable care taken. I was tempted to pay whatever it took before reality set in.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540560585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2643743, "authorName": "HeyJude54901", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyjude54901/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by HeyJude54901", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540561799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2643821, "authorName": "Don61145", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/don61145/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent restoration, $100 K car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540563370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2643932, "authorName": "SportsCarDigest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscardigest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will be curious to see how the market responds to this. Very well executed restoration!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540565529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2643977, "authorName": "Jaydog51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydog51/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by Jaydog51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540566284, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2643982, "authorName": "Don61145", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/don61145/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Market has softened, my bet $75-80 bids.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540566399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2644082, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone below mentioned the apparent ride height increase on this car. I believe the factory jacked up the ride height on the BJ8s to extend the muffler life. The earlier cars were prone to calamitous UMR (unwanted muffler removal) driving over speed bumps, driveway curb entrances, or any road surprises that you hit. My 100-6 suffered this and sent me to Mighty Muffler for a fix. BRG & Healey Blue are the best colors for these. GLWTS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540568496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2644132, "authorName": "HeyJude54901", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyjude54901/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by HeyJude54901", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540569423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2644350, "authorName": "Jaydog51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydog51/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by Jaydog51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540573931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2644388, "authorName": "HeyJude54901", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyjude54901/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by HeyJude54901", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540574855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2644656, "authorName": "Ackfly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ackfly/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Ackfly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540578933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2644716, "authorName": "HeyJude54901", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heyjude54901/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by HeyJude54901", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540579379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2644777, "authorName": "Ackfly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ackfly/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by Ackfly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540579895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2644789, "authorName": "Jaydog51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydog51/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by Jaydog51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540580030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2644939, "authorName": "Jetjock17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetjock17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great idea from Healey to raise the car. Some photos here show the car is what appears to be dry grass. I parked my 60 BT7 in grass like this once and someone noticed that smoke was starting to come out from under the car. Fortunately the smoldering grass was extinguished and the car, including the hot pipes and muffler, was moved to a gravel road! Take care out there when fire danger is high!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1540581597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2644941, "authorName": "Jaydog51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydog51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/26/18 for $58,000 to Jaydog51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540581602, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2644948, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good buy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540581682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2644952, "authorName": "GregSCF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregscf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations Jaydog51, well done ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540581723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2644956, "authorName": "healeyman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyman1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The serious buying audience for Big Healeys is growing smaller. Well bought.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540581788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2644970, "authorName": "Murphyr2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphyr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seeet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540582037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2645052, "authorName": "gsarahs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsarahs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@healeyman1 - Actually, if you look at Euro magazines and Euro auctions, the prices for big Healeys is just as strong. And anyone who has restored one, knows how much they cost to restore. \n\nMike Brewer of Wheeler Dealers was like a kid in a candy store when he finally was able to snag one to do on the show. I would say from watching auction results, that most of the makes are not making as much as they were in North American auctions compared to awhile ago.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540582779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2645114, "authorName": "MarkT777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markt777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Healey!\r\nNice restoration. \r\nWell bought, I expected about $20k more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540583110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2645226, "authorName": "healeyman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyman1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gsarahs - No quarrel. It\u2019s a market in transition. Having restored three to AHCA concours standards over the last 30 years - including a factory original 100M believe me I know the costs. And yes prices asked and realized in European auctions are currently stronger for these cars overall. But the bulk of the inventory is here in the US and an aging base of Healey enthusiasts in the US are holding or trying to sell. A quick glance at the listings in Hemmings over the last three years is pretty revealing. Attendance at club events is also not growing but shrinking. I think this is a great time to buy one. Buyer here did well. My favorite cars by far.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1540584062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2645259, "authorName": "richnsx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richnsx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540584474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2645393, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent buy-very nice Healey-brings back a ton of memories!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540585577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2645551, "authorName": "cdubra612", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdubra612/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super buy! Great restoration job on this one, hate I missed it at such a steal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540586504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2646415, "authorName": "gsarahs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsarahs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@healeyman1 - I ended up doing a full restoration on my single light '65 BJ8 and due to being involved in a \"restoration from hell\", I had given up on ever getting her finished. So I purchased a '67 BJ8 \"driver\" that is an older restoration. \r\nMy '65 eventually ended up at the top notch restorer Coachwerks in Victoria that corrected what had been totally screwed up by the first company. A successful lawsuit eventually resulted in my completed '65. \r\nEveryone needs two Healeys, one that you feel comfortable driving and leaving in a parking lot, and another for shows! LOL So yes, I really like Healeys!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540597990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2652194, "authorName": "HEALEYJAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The difference between this car and a concourse restoration is another $50,000. Too many shortcuts on trim, interior etc... Price was fair..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540862197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2653001, "authorName": "varmint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varmint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As much as I like big Healeys, I can't reconcile the price of obtaining one with the real world's other fine autos that are available for over $100,000. If I had thought my '62, which was two years old when I got it and shortly thereafter had repainted in Healey Blue, would some day be a $100,000 auto, not something I had invested maybe $3000 in, it would have blown my mind. It was a fine car, almost like new after the inevitable 2nd gear synchro rebuild, but $100K? No way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540912481, "type": "comment"}]