[{"id": 3627315, "authorName": "jasoninps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasoninps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She\u2019s a beauty. But a $75k restoration seems like a ton of money. What do others think about that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568143634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627329, "authorName": "mgbjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$75,000 refurbishment! Yikes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568143740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627332, "authorName": "mgbjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$75,000 refurbishment! Yikes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568143776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627337, "authorName": "N5329K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n5329k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A cautionary tale of what happens when you bring a car needing restoration to a restoration shop. Beautiful work, but....\r\nRobin", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568143805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627351, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and that 75k was 7 years ago!\r\n\r\nStill, beautiful car", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568143911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627379, "authorName": "Gotopless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gotopless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM... at 75k resto costs.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568144208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627420, "authorName": "jdm1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdm1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JDM8111\r\nLooks great too bad they will never get close to getting that kind of money back for the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568144549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627430, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Luckily, it appears that the restoration shop does far nicer work on the car than they do preparing an invoice", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1568144645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627451, "authorName": "Leith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The receipt for 75k mentions repaint to original BRG but auction details state conifer green?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568144834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627458, "authorName": "Manistee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manistee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can buy three, nearly as nice, TR4's for $75K. Mercy. This has got RNM written all over it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1568144889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627545, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perhaps the Seller would have been better off just providing a list of work, parts and improvements executed during the refurbishment phase(s) for this Lovely Girl....and not \"boast & display\" a written work order/receipt.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568145443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627599, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have pictures of mine, after restoration, with Panasports and forgot how awesome the TR4A looks with those wheels. From the looks of the engine bay not many miles have been logged since restoration but bet with Webers and OD they have been great fun! A driving video with sound would be the icing on the cake. \nLove the family history. Beautiful car that was obviously built to owner's tastes. Hope a video of it running shows up soon. I've run mine with a friend who has Webers and they sound great!\nThe TR4A has a good following with younger collectors and you may be surprised at the bidding. And I don't think they expect to get the restoration costs back just top dollar for what looks like a great car with great history. GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1568145712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627683, "authorName": "Hollas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hollas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The \u201cO\u201d on the commission plate is part of the commission number and should always be included. Saves confusion with DMV, insurance carriers and prospective buyers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568146149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627687, "authorName": "lapsrus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lapsrus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a wonderful car, but I hope that the owner is realistic about resto costs vs market value. I have more than twice in my MGB than any reasonable person would pay. I'm still putting money into it because, well, it's my version of a crack pipe.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1568146175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627723, "authorName": "Mastergtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastergtr6/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Mastergtr6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568146460, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3627761, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stellar example....as good as they get....and WITH OVERDRIVE ! Really love that the original plate still lives on the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568146914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627897, "authorName": "tomberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomberg/", "bidAmount": 5288, "content": "$5,288 bid placed by tomberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568148213, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3627903, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This TR4A IRS appears to be, by far, a better example than the '66 that went on BaT 5.21.18. I saw that car in SLO, CA prior to it's auction and the East Coast buyer ended up with a battered body with her.\r\nThe '67 that Bob sold on BaT this past June 5th was a fine example and was stolen, IMO.\r\nThis car should fair very well if it does not land as an 'RNM' item here...\r\nGood Luck With This Auction. Nice specimen!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568148273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627956, "authorName": "roverguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To echo all previous comments.\r\n\r\nBeautiful example, unfortunately NO TR, other than say a very rare orig model with serious provenance will bring enough to cover that resto bill.\r\n\r\nRegardless, she is a beauty!\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1568148773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627969, "authorName": "Zinhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zinhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since this was first car of PO, and he kept it for 50 years, he probably thought the $75,000 was very well spent. I would as well if I were in his shoes.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1568148936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3627980, "authorName": "roverguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As they say always better to buy someone else's restoration if it was done properly.\r\n\r\nThat's why I can't justify a $10k paint job on my otherwise clean nice driver 70 TR6 that I paid 9k for.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1568149043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3628301, "authorName": "carelallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carelallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@leith I believe Conifer Green is the official Triumph mid 1960\u2019s name for commonly known BRG.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568153289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3628375, "authorName": "Sleese (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sleese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From my understanding it's called Conifer/Triumph Racing Green", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568155164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3628381, "authorName": "Bear83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bear83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"A bodywork renovation was carried out between 2012 and 2013 by Morgan Hill, Calif.-based On The Road Again Classics, at a cost of more than $ 75,000.\"..... ???\nKEEP IT !", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1568155329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3628392, "authorName": "Bear83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bear83/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Bear83", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568155420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3628467, "authorName": "Flying_Dutchman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flying_dutchman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Obviously, Seller does not expect to recoup the $75K restoration bill, and this is a stunning example in dream shape.\r\n\r\nSee current Hemmings listing for a 1966 TR4A in similar shape. \"Over $100K invested, asking price $65K negotiable.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568157854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3628610, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "75 k probably equates to a real love affair owner had with this car. BUT ...... at 75k I\u2019ve got to say things got more than a little bit out of control. Pretty happy restoration shop though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568162495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3628627, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just love the stance of this car, perhaps a bit too much wheel offset but , boy, pleasing to my eyes! And a wonderful color! Great looking TR4, probably the nicest I\u2019ve seen. Again though, at 75k it should be. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568162765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3628644, "authorName": "volvoned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have friends that own a British restoration shop. A customer towed a car in that had been sitting for years. It needed much more than the car was worth. They pleaded with him not to waste his money but buy the same year,color etc.restored and come out $25k ahead. He wouldn\u2019t even consider it. It\u2019s difficult to estimate a job like that. All you can do is start with the obvious and hope they bail before it is too late. I doubt this car was in that condition when it was started on", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568163277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3628907, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At what point of restoration and accrued investment / value does a car become a garage ornament / trailer queen ? So much glory to take this down a back highway at speed especially with IRS and test your limits as a skilled driver - I hope the new owner drives it like they stole it ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568171542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3629106, "authorName": "ColomboMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colombomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A well done restoration here. Just trim the shift boot a couple inches shorter and re-install the front overriders more to the outer edge of the bumper to obtain the factory-correct look. The restoration cost does seem like a bit much...but when doing restorations, the materials, parts and labor (if you are not doing the work yourself) really do add up. I just found out the price for a new radiator for my TR4A, and it's just absurd because everything is expensive nowadays. GLWS on a clean car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568186387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3629196, "authorName": "Britcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At $75K wouldn't you expect leather seats?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568201483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3629267, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SS: Simply Spectacular! That being said 75k is a lot of dough to sink into any TR; I have one, a '66 TR-4A IRS being brought back to life; Bought it right, will probably have $30k in it before all is said and done and it will be worth close to that, but still less than went into it; As for this, well, hope the seller isn't expecting anyone to pay much more than 30-35 if that; I've seen really nice ones over the past few years hit the 30k mark but that is huge for a Triumph TR-4 or 4A; Yes, I agree with Britcarguy, when you go all out like that, should be leather seats, for sure, but we're nit-picking; Can't wait to see where the bidding goes on this one.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568205143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3629270, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Colombomotors: here in Tampa we have a mom and pop radiator shop that does fantastic work, took my 4-A radiator, made it like new for $100.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568205251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3629363, "authorName": "Manistee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manistee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Britcarguy - And maybe a surrey top?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568207628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3629860, "authorName": "ColomboMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colombomotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TomInTampa that is a great price for radiator work. I too have a few radiator shops I frequent (Los Angeles) that boil and clean for $65, however the core is rotten and in need of replacement. That is the expensive part (replace a new core + labor).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568216978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3629891, "authorName": "RJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjm/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by RJM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568217740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3629912, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ColomboMotors: Ah, yes, core is an issue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568218121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3630424, "authorName": "Bhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sometimes, just doing something the right way\u2014which almost never is the cheapest way\u2014is its own reward. Beautifully-done and -presented by the seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568225249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3630619, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, agree with @Britcarguy. Also, the seat covers are not the correct pattern. And...why not w/white piping as like the correct door cards? I\u2019m surprised by so many TR4a cars are with the incorrect black cut pile carpet rather than the Charcoal, period correct, loop carpet. \r\nVery nice automobile, BTW.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568226756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3631670, "authorName": "mross1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mross1/", "bidAmount": 15555, "content": "$15,555 bid placed by mross1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568233837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3632165, "authorName": "MiataBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatabob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The lack of door seals would bother me. The fuzzy part is there but the channels the rubber parts go into are missing. The chrome strips below the tail light are missing. My late 67 TR4A had black cut pile carpet. The charcoal was for earlier TR4s if I recall correct. Nice car that with a couple of thousand bucks could be made correct.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568239221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3632304, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 'H' before the interior trim number 11 indicates this car originally came with Leather seat upholstery. Photo #90 indicates it had the door top rail and is now missing at each door (Moss #803-862 & 872) The rubber seal at the door sill channel is missing. Easy add; Moss #", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568242809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3632319, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The correct carpet for the 4A issue was Loop, according to Bill Piggott, page 158, in his book \"Original Triumph TR\". Moss #639-215 (Charcoal).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568243332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3633364, "authorName": "mark_starr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_starr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a pretty car!!! GLWA...........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568294053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3633816, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While anything is possible with LBC history, including differing print info from same experts, I am pretty sure the TR4As had different carpet from the TR4s. Mine is different from my friends TR4 and same as my friends with 4As which is black cut pile. Either way, this is not nor portrayed to be a concours correct restoration. Obvious differences have already been mentioned. Think we should all ask for a driving video! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568302056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3634095, "authorName": "RichardMichaelOwen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardmichaelowen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just photographed an all-original 1966 TR4A chassis 64655 which has very little carpet because the original floor mats are rubber.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568307120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3634156, "authorName": "MiataBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatabob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder how long that top will last lowered without unsnapping the side snaps and folding it properly. Under car pics would also be nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568308048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3634513, "authorName": "shonick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shonick/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by shonick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568311711, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3635133, "authorName": "Sleese (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sleese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This TR4A has been driven about 800 miles since the restoration and half of them have been in the last year.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568315369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3635558, "authorName": "sr31aj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sr31aj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So many people obsessed with counting other people\u2019s money. This is a private party sale, not a dealer trying to make a return on investment. IMHO we should celebrate that someone cared enough about this vehicle to say \u201cI want to make this look like new again and I don\u2019t care what it costs\u201d! \u201cAnd while we\u2019re at it, there\u2019s a couple little things I always wanted to change, I don\u2019t care if they\u2019re original or not\u201d", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1568318207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3636256, "authorName": "Sleese (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sleese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sr31aj\u00a0 Lots of sentimental value being it was my uncles first car, he never intend to sell it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1568323396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3636709, "authorName": "Paul_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sleese, beautiful car, beautiful refurbishment. You've done a fine job and honor your uncle as part of it. Best luck with the sale at this emotional moment.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568328535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3637387, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I keep coming back to view this car. It\u2019s stunning. Nicest looking TR4 I\u2019ve seen. May not be concours correct in some areas, but I\u2019d love this car in my garage.Its got to be hard for the seller to part with. Given the family connection, I get how it ended up at 75 K restoration cost. Interior looks fantastic. Those seats may not be leather but they sure look inviting!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568348606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3637463, "authorName": "derk1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derk1964/", "bidAmount": 16255, "content": "$16,255 bid placed by derk1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568354611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3638997, "authorName": "TJM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful TR4 IRS! I wouldn\u2019t change a thing and be damned with \u201cConcours correct\u201d. Someone should buy this and enjoy driving it until their great niece or nephew gets it in another 50 years. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568398833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3639174, "authorName": "sr31aj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sr31aj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sleese - hope there\u2019s no misunderstanding, I think this car is better than new, I love it. If I were in the market for one i\u2019d be an aggressive bidder. Best of luck with your auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568399610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3639254, "authorName": "cjarnesen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjarnesen/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by cjarnesen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568399949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3639947, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos have been added to the end of the listing.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568404732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3640783, "authorName": "RJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjm/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by RJM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568410518, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3640904, "authorName": "Manistee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manistee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shortest driving video on record.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568411760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3640912, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the short Videos @sleese; they do help. Appears as though this was a warm start up rather than a cold one (?). We see there are snap connectors for a Tonneau Cover; does the car come with a good quality Stayfast or Vinyl Tonneau? Sweet TR!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568411892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3641064, "authorName": "Sleese (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sleese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@manistee sorry I kept cutting it shorter because I couldn't get it to load but then found out I need to send it through youtbe. Newbe mistake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568413929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3641088, "authorName": "Sleese (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sleese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@baddogdesmo yes the car comes with the original tonneau cover and it's in good condition.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568414405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3641111, "authorName": "Snoopy1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snoopy1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A magnificent build, GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568414923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3641186, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the Tonneau info @sleese. Hopefully the fasteners on original Tonneau match up and align with all connectors on the restored body and dash. We notice the Distributor is a 25D but with the vacuum line disconnected. What info and description can you provide about the Ignition System and the inners of of the Distributor? Thank You. BD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568417008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3641291, "authorName": "Sleese (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sleese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@baddogdesmo sorry IDK on the invoice it only says distributor $190. Maybe in the itemized list of parts it will have the part number your looking for?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568420778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3641329, "authorName": "Mikeonbike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeonbike/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Mikeonbike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568422008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3641646, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568435148, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3642233, "authorName": "FRF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frf/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by FRF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568475156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3642259, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568476076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3642593, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice example of the model currently on offer with reserve, however we think the 16\" Panasports are overkill unless only mounted to clear bigger brakes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568486613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3642595, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I installed new carpet in my 66 C2 earlier this year and was having trouble getting the passenger seat to bolt down using the original factory bolts. I got my brother to give me a hand as he leaned over the drivers seat and we wrestled with the passenger seat ... 1 1/2 hours later we got it. It was an alignment problem with the seat frame being a little off - from the factory. I looked at my bro and told him\r\n\u201cyou know that\u2019s three man hours on the clock, now I see how those builds get up to $100,000 ...\u201d So looking at this I can easily see 75K and more ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568486776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3642609, "authorName": "RJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjm/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by RJM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568487114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3642806, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568494698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3642883, "authorName": "RJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjm/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by RJM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568497867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3642921, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 23950, "content": "$23,950 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568499231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3643205, "authorName": "HarveyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harveyb/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by HarveyB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568513875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3643593, "authorName": "FRF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frf/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by FRF", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568556465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3644221, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568586361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3644248, "authorName": "HarveyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harveyb/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by HarveyB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568587716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3644279, "authorName": "ChrisGA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisga/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by ChrisGA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568589398, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3644449, "authorName": "Siowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a great TR4 probably the best in the world at least for rebuilt ones.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568598515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3644715, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting a lot of respect, will push well past 30-perhaps past 35K? Nicest TR4-A IRS I've ever seen except for back in late 1967 when I was shopping for mine and saw a pristine one owned by a Georgetown medical student who graduated and was heading for Denver.....I had only $1,500 saved up and his was a $3,000 car all day long, remember like it was yesterday....I thanked him for allowing me to see it...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568636537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3645039, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A great attraction I find with these British roadsters ( I have s TR3B) is motoring with the tonneau in place. It\u2019s weird, but I feel like in a WW1 Sopwith Camel biplane. ( no I\u2019m not that old) At speed you\u2019ve got the fabric flapping away, the wind, the exhaust note, the smell of gas and oil....... ahhh it\u2019s priceless! Just can\u2019t replicate that in any other car than these old British roadsters.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568645709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3645205, "authorName": "Manistee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manistee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One third the way to recovering your restoration costs! Keep bidding guys. It's a beautiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568649246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3645863, "authorName": "MewGull", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mewgull/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sr31aj EXACTLY. I don't know exactly what I spent on my '67 TR4A but the paint alone was about a third of that $75K. I am amused that people making such comments seem to be thinking more like used car dealers than enthusiasts. I didn't spend the money to make my TR4A for somebody else's sense of esthetics, economy, or righteousness. I did it for me and I'm very happy with the result. \r\n\r\n@Tobyallen It's a wonderful car to drive and I especially enjoy having the tonneau closed over the passenger seat. On cold mornings it's especially nice to keep in a little heat.\r\n\r\nAs far as radiators, I had a hell of a time with cooling... or a lack thereof... with the original radiator. Nothing seemed to help so I opted for a Wizard aluminum replacement. Not cheap but amazing. https://wizardcooling.com/1965-1968-triumph-tr4a-aluminum-radiator-w-fan-package/ The surprise for me is that it is almost too effective, it runs a little too cool at speed on a cool day.\r\n\r\nI think this is a grand opportunity to pick up a gorgeous TR4A for years of happy driving on those fun backroads.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1568658306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3646180, "authorName": "Ookpik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ookpik/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Ookpik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568660305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3646260, "authorName": "GaAlpinaowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaalpinaowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, restored the correct way. GLWS !!!!! I wish I was in the mkt...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1568660840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3648633, "authorName": "HarveyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harveyb/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by HarveyB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568718989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3649014, "authorName": "TISK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tisk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This should bring all the money. I am not close enough to the market to know what that is but.... all the money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568730024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649277, "authorName": "jc68stang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jc68stang/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by jc68stang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568735225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3649294, "authorName": "Vetteman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always wanted one of these since my 66MGB.......and this one is exactly what I wanted. GLWTA!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568735645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649306, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mewgull: you paid $25k for a paint job? That's really high...must have needed a load of body work....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568735922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649321, "authorName": "dks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tobyallen \" At speed you\u2019ve got the fabric flapping away, the wind, \" In a TR4A with the proper tonneau. there is a strap mid length that attaches to a pin on the passenger seat bottom to control the flapping. Nothing like that feeling... open top, warm air rising out of the cockpit.... Lewis gun jammed... Oops, That's another cockpit...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568736219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3649391, "authorName": "HarveyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harveyb/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by HarveyB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568737409, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3649693, "authorName": "jc68stang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jc68stang/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by jc68stang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568741864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3649710, "authorName": "MewGull", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mewgull/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TomInTampa Actually I paid a bit more than $20K for the paint. It's a single stage job with no clear coat and it's spectacular. I chose \"Cotswold Blue\" and it's wonderful. Never fails to elicit positive reactions.\r\n\r\nAs for body work: yes it needed some, mostly due to the neglect and abuse by the previous long term owner. But that was less than 10% of the cost. The trunk lid required the bulk of the work. It appeared that the bottom lip had somehow been completely folder over at some point!\r\n\r\nBut for expensive paint jobs, we'd have to discuss my recently completed '67 Fiat Dino Spider... which is now a Best Of Show concours winner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568742110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650297, "authorName": "HarveyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harveyb/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by HarveyB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568746583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3650424, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MewGull: '67 Dino? You are way above my pay-grade!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568747539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650434, "authorName": "Leith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful 4a, previous high for one of these girls was 38k, don't see why we don't get near that today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568747589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650436, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good to see north of 30 with time on the clock.....trying to recall if I've ever seen a 40k 4-A IRS....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568747605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650540, "authorName": "HarveyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harveyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/17/19 for $30,250 to HarveyB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568748303, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3650543, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568748314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650546, "authorName": "Leith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen, Well done HarveyB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568748326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650555, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible car for the price; I\"ll have 30 in mine and it won't look that good.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568748396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650556, "authorName": "triumphan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumphan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568748397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650661, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will bet there\u2019s 702 folks (watchers) that wish they could have bought this car for this price ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568749081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3650676, "authorName": "car.fanatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/car.fanatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was just thinking that same thing. Well done @HarveyB! This also points out the painful financial realities of car restoration.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1568749193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3651590, "authorName": "Peter_R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter_r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great buy! I have too many cars already so enjoy HarveyB.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568756379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3652503, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HarveyB - please bring it back to BaT when you are ready to sell it !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568781621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3652918, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best TR4 I have ever seen....period.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568813061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3653044, "authorName": "bstonetr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bstonetr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe it was let go for that price after spending $75,000 in restoration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1568815287, "type": "comment"}]