[{"id": 16096550, "authorName": "skosieruxo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skosieruxo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "as a kid I drooled over these", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731440439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096562, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely LOVE LOTUS EUROPAS! \r\nI have owned over 25 through the years From Low Mile S1s , Twin Cams and Highly Modified Versions!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1731440479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096584, "authorName": "1961250SWB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1961250swb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skosieruxo I still drool....they are beautiful in design and performance", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731440552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096589, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 1973, "content": "$1,973 bid placed by RidleysRides", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731440564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16096612, "authorName": "augopher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/augopher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about a driving video? These are cars to drool over, for sure!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731440642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096623, "authorName": "augopher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/augopher/", "bidAmount": 2222, "content": "$2,222 bid placed by augopher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731440666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16096766, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I paid $2999 for the first S1 I ever Bought!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731441160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096768, "authorName": "Bill_E.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_e.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No mention of the extended fender flares, front and rear. Not unattractive but far from original.\r\nAnd yes, a driving video would be worthwhile.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731441166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096773, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 2999, "content": "$2,999 bid placed by RidleysRides", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731441175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16096838, "authorName": "BadOak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/badoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to know more about this \"church\".", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1731441368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096880, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the usual engine bay modes... headers, deleted crossover pipes, charcoal canister thing, and stock air cleaner. The brake boosters are also gone, which is fine, if the master cylinder has been swapped for one with a smaller bore. Otherwise you have anti-lock brakes..... Oh, and a 205 front tire will rub the inner fender at full lock even on a stock 13\" rim. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731441518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096892, "authorName": "testa1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/testa1986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yes, I want one too, except for it being a 1973 and I have enough cars that need love already. This one looks pretty nice, but there is always something.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731441552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16097403, "authorName": "fox4gib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fox4gib/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the difference between a Europa Twin Cam and a Europa Twin Cam Special?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731443197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16097654, "authorName": "rkr1957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkr1957/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by rkr1957", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731443863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16096944, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"donated to a church in 2020\"\n\nI assume this is a 1,558(t)(C) Organization...", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1731444130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16097792, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What service has been performed in preperation for the sale? Any RUST in chassis or suspension components?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731444253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16097806, "authorName": "BDA_Europa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bda_europa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fox4gib The Special has larger rear drum brakes (by 1/4\" IIRC), the inner rear stub axle bearing is upgraded from the TC, the silver panel under the doors was added. The instrument binnacle had a larger array of idiot lights, I think. And I think they all had the Brand Lotus alloy wheels. The Specials could have 5-speeds and upgraded interior and gas struts for the engine cover in the later cars. I THINK that is most of the differences.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731444304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16097869, "authorName": "BDA_Europa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bda_europa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "15\" wheels is a nice addition because tire choice is a bit better than the original 13\" wheels. It also gives extra room for upgrading to rear discs if desired in the future.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731444529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098098, "authorName": "fox4gib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fox4gib/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BDA Europa Thank you for the explanation. Without the silver panel beneath the door, how do we know this particular car is a Special?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731445295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098697, "authorName": "Knoist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knoist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it run? Not run? Engine rebuilt?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731447172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098717, "authorName": "wheezel2go", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheezel2go/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Done been rode hard for 6k miles since the \"refurbishment\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731447259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098888, "authorName": "BDA_Europa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bda_europa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fox4gib Without measuring the brake drums, you might (or might not) believe the tag on the back of the engine cover that says \"EUROPA SPECIAL.\" Being built in 1972, it might be early to be a special. I've contacted the Lotus Archivist for a final determination. I'll report back with the answer.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731447832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098951, "authorName": "Duke_Audi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duke_audi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fox4gib Further to what BDA_Europa has said the early Europa TC\u2019s (1971 & 1972) had the standard Lotus-Ford Twin Cam engine. The later Specials (late 1972 thru 1975) had the Lotus Big Valve head, so called because it had larger inlet valves. To accommodate these the inlet tracks were reshaped which had the added advantage of better flow. The head was decked 1mm which raised the compression to 10.5:1 and they have different cams. The factory claimed a 20% raise in horse power in Europe.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731448081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099014, "authorName": "BDA_Europa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bda_europa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duke_Audi Thanks for the reminder! I strongly suspect this is a real Special. Based on the condition and the bit of history we know, it seems unlikely that someone would buy a Big Valve cam cover and and EUROPA SPECIAL badge to fool a potential buyer but the Archivist at Lotus will be able to make an official determination.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731448340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099216, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by ekmcmullen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731449529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16099453, "authorName": "rkr1957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkr1957/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by rkr1957", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731451596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16099496, "authorName": "JohnPlayerSpecial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnplayerspecial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This cars's serial number places production in Oct 1972, invoiced in November. Europa Special production commenced a month earlier, in September. Per sn, this is a special, not earleir TC.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731452030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099521, "authorName": "Jwerner761", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwerner761/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will more photos be added? Cold start and driving videos would be helpful. The locations of some of the cracks are a bit disquieting. Is there any other evidence of frame flex/cracks, especially at the front \"T\"? Will the rocker trim panels (below the doors) be included, as well as the original wheels?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731452241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099560, "authorName": "fox4gib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fox4gib/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BDA Europa and @ JohnPlayerSpecial Thanks for your comments. I'm convinced that it is a real TCS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731452583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099563, "authorName": "JohnPlayerSpecial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnplayerspecial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Silver side panels had to be deleted after front and rear wheel well flare mods were done. Will not fit afterwards.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731452599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099678, "authorName": "Bkdamkr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkdamkr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The pastor didn't want to use it as his personal car?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731453810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100028, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why do the tires rub? Wrong size tire or wrong offset on the aftermarket Panasport wheels?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731457544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100173, "authorName": "TheLotusGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thelotusguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@msmirands The Europa special has 5.5\u201c x 13\u201c wheels. These are 15\u201c. Original tires were 175 front and 185 rear. These are 205s.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731458917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100215, "authorName": "bfm01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bfm01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These fender flares look very well done with close to original wheel opening contours. I miss my 5 speed Special so much! My most favorite car ever!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731459343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100232, "authorName": "GigPete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gigpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duke_Audi, I thought all USA \"federal\" cars got the big valve engine, including the pre-Special cars? Please correct me if I harbour an inaccurate memory. I remember seeing a burgundy Europa in Vancouver BC decades ago in the non-federal spec with the \"normal\" twincam, but have never seen and original one in the USA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731459451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100479, "authorName": "HJCARLIN72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hjcarlin72/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by HJCARLIN72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731461724, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16100592, "authorName": "CarsBicyclesAndSushi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsbicyclesandsushi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bat i didnt mean to mark that comment as not constructive. Done that too many times all on mistake. There really should be an option for unselecting that, or a 2 step confirmation or just moving that flag somewhere else since most people hit it on mistake while scrolling thru the comments while on an iphone.\r\nIdk, just a suggestion. Love the site regardless, just a very minor quibble.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731462868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16101633, "authorName": "looselugnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/looselugnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would daily drive this! Just as God intended.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731496486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16101936, "authorName": "Duke_Audi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duke_audi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GigPete I cannot speak to the US version as I\u2019m a Canadian. As I remember, we only got the TC as a 1972 model and it was as you describe the one in BC. The 1973 and 1974 models were all Specials. However, they did not all come the same. Mine was a 4 speed with steel wheels and chrome hubcaps. It had been repainted due to a little parking lot mishap, (or so I was told) so I do not know if it came with the pin stripes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731504267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16101986, "authorName": "feynmanfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/feynmanfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Need more info on the engine, trans and mechanicals. Did my first Europa body off 50+ years ago, so body is a known quantity, but mechanicals are a question. Debating if I have one more in me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731505165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16103250, "authorName": "BDA_Europa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bda_europa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duke_Audi @GigPete @fox4gib and anybody else who was curious, I heard back from the Lotus Archivist this morning and he confirmed that it left the factory as a Europa Special.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731515584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16104020, "authorName": "JGF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful in white!!\r\nQuestion to the seller and experts about the outside mirrors. They are not the typical Sebring mirrors but I bet they provide better visibility.\r\nWere the outside mirrors an option or were they dealer-installed?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731520857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16104165, "authorName": "BDA_Europa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bda_europa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JGF The standard outside mirrors were Vitaloni Sebring mirrors (driver and passenger side which was purely for show because it was useless for the driver). They may have been installed at the dealer to reduce the chance of damage to them during shipment but that's a guess.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731521398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107118, "authorName": "PM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If seller would like to include the 1973 factory Lotus Europa big valve specials repair shop manual in loose Euro size black binder, I would be willing to let it go.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731530592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16107308, "authorName": "PM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold my 73 yellow Big valve special a while back. They came in white, yellow, red and black. They all had the pin stripes and a few were John Player Specials commemorative cars. A lot of fake JPS black cars were sold by unscrupulous dealers that just ordered in the extra decals/badges. Some specials came with 5 speed transmissions. These were same as Renault R6? with the crown gears flipped to the other side and mounted behind the engine. Neat cars, but I was just too tall to enjoy the cockpit. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731531248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16111323, "authorName": "CManSB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmansb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would consider bidding on this Lotus, but I have to agree with @Jwerner761 there's just not enough detailed photos or videos. What would be of particular importance is the underside and Lotus backbone chassis and were it meets up front by the suspension to verify that the Europa Chassis closing plate and the condition of the front & rear suspension mounting points.\nLotus Trivia: the designer of the Lotus Backbone Chassis (Used in Elan, Europa and later Esprit) Ron Hickman also designed a product I have in my garage - The Black and Decker Workmate folding workbench.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731566692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16113168, "authorName": "mdfrey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdfrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731602518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16113302, "authorName": "mdfrey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdfrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the comments. I will work on getting more photos, especially what @CManSB suggested. \r\n\r\nTo respond to @PM3, the black binders in the photo are included in the sale. Does that answer your question?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731603467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16120785, "authorName": "Eddie321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddie321/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Eddie321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731655346, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16129081, "authorName": "mdfrey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdfrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drove the Lotus to the local shop to get more pictures of the underside. Sorry about low quality on some. But hope this is helpful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731717251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16129559, "authorName": "art6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/art6/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by art6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731723389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16129790, "authorName": "CManSB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmansb/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by CManSB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731727375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16129811, "authorName": "ATLPAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atlpat/", "bidAmount": 13100, "content": "$13,100 bid placed by ATLPAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731727910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16136027, "authorName": "Eddie321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddie321/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Eddie321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731806063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16136781, "authorName": "GBRBiLL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Left side driveshaft is hitting the exhaust system. An easy fix.\r\n@BDA_Europa - who's the Lotus archivist? Have wondered if my 73 is a special of a JPS (mines black) but haven't really been motivated because it seems the market doesn't really add any value to them as it was primarily a cosmetic upgrade. Never heard about the larger rear brakes though.\r\nNice car and best of luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731821284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16136860, "authorName": "OldishGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldishguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 1971 Europa is long gone, but like @GBRiLL asks, who is the archivist??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731825340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16138389, "authorName": "BDA_Europa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bda_europa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GBRBILL @OldishGuy The Lotus archivist is Andy Graham. His email is AGraham at lotuscars dot com. He's a great guy. \r\n\r\nThere is only one difference between a black special with pin stripes and a JPS and that is the plastic number badge that was affixed to the dash. The real story about the JPS Europas is a mystery. One version of it is here (http://lotus-europa.com/jps.html). There is no existing official Lotus record of the JPS Europas though there are conflicting stories about the factory's involvement among some of the older employees. However a Lotus dealer newsletter (distributed to American dealers in the central US) implies factory involvement. Hagerty values a JPS as an additional 10%. But I'm getting a bit far afield here since this car is not a JPS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731863131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142413, "authorName": "Era428", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/era428/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front closing plate appears to be MIA. There I said it. Let's not beat a dead horse like the last Europa auction and keep this fine auction with its inciteful comments moving along.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731895241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142423, "authorName": "OldishGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldishguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good info, thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731895341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16148493, "authorName": "CManSB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmansb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last Europa auction educated a lot of people on Closing Plates:\r\nhttps://www.lotus-supplies.com/parts/chassis/parts/chassis-closing-plate-front-tc/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731961889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16152375, "authorName": "VWP-Nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwp-nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perhaps swapping in the Lotus 907 (2 litre D0HC 16 valve) as used in the Jensen Healey of 144 hp will be a GREAT upgrade to the driving thrills ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731983558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153034, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this is the optimum engine for this car. Plenty of jump and balance for the exquisite handling these cars have. They come out of a turn with gusto. (Lots of experience seeing that from behind in lesser cars...)\r\n\r\nQuestion Experts: Could you fit a set of after market Webers and all that entails for this engine? Only thing I would consider as an upgrade to the already good performance. \r\n\r\nOh, driving video through residential streets doesn't do much to make the case for this one.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!\r\n\r\n@olpitcher\r\n@Hoppy18", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731997810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153309, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth: Thanks for the tag! Very nice example.\n\nI wonder if there another exotic that has such a variance in height from the front v rear.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732018308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153342, "authorName": "CManSB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmansb/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by CManSB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732019401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16153347, "authorName": "Duke_Audi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duke_audi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth the short answer is no, Webers will not fit this head as is. You can pay to have it modified or get a European head that came with Delortos.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732019619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16153371, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Duke_Audi\r\n\r\nThx! The present set up is fine. Just wondered.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732020417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16156177, "authorName": "uppy54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uppy54/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by uppy54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732041405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16156796, "authorName": "Chrisc289", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisc289/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Chrisc289", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732043654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157155, "authorName": "RupertD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rupertd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The conversions to the Dellorto/Weber head (it takes either carb) is going to cost $5-6,000 using new components like the QED head or if you\u2019re lucky with an original head - many are damaged so be careful - perhaps a bit less. With mild gas flowing and the right valves you\u2019re in the 140-150bhp zone so well worth it if you have to replace a damaged Stromberg head but not really otherwise.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732044738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157377, "authorName": "bfm01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bfm01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I had my TC Special, I had the head ported and polished with the standard Stromberg carbs and headers...made a HUGE difference. This car was fast!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732045470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157664, "authorName": "BuddyHairpin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddyhairpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I put a set of rebuilt SU\u2019s on mine and a direct fit to strombergs without the hassle of tuning etc. and they look so much better", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732046362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157719, "authorName": "BuddyHairpin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddyhairpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cman\u2026. Hopefully you will get this one. Last auction was pretty good for spectators", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732046538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157758, "authorName": "BuddyHairpin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddyhairpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is everyone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732046668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157768, "authorName": "Chrisc289", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisc289/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/19/24 for $15,000 to Chrisc289", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732046700, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16157773, "authorName": "IrishWhiskey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishwhiskey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW....if only I had room for this! Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732046720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157800, "authorName": "IamJim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I didn't have $ 7000.00 wrapped up in guitars I never play and over $ 18000.00 in vehicles [2 F-650's, 2 F350's and a Triumph Spitfire gocart?] = MINE lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732046800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16159146, "authorName": "Duke_Audi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duke_audi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IamJim I have four hand built acoustic guitars and I hope each would bring more than your collection. I will have to sell them soon as my little savings isn\u2019t going to last and I still have a couple more cars on my bucket list. A Europa would be nice but not this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732051506, "type": "comment"}]