[{"id": 2285690, "authorName": "Gaius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaius/", "bidAmount": 249, "content": "$249 bid placed by Gaius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528855541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2285931, "authorName": "bigmacdave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigmacdave/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by bigmacdave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528867669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2286035, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you want a great little sports car this ticks almost all of the boxes. I have said it here before, for the money, there is no better sports car than the MGB. I've had my '71 for almost 30 years and I will never part with it. Once these cars are sorted that are practically bullet proof. This is a beauty.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1528888519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2286037, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Mrbritcar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528888590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2286077, "authorName": "tbonemn12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbonemn12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also had a \" 71 \" and there were mornings when it would decide whether it would start or not", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528891582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2286400, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice indeed. A couple of nits to pick. I personally don't like the black paint on the fire wall and heater shelf. And, the 1970 MGB did not have carpeting on the floors or inner sills. The floors had jute backed rubber mats and sills were covered in ribbed rubber.\n\nThat said, this is one heck of a nice MGB.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528900276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2286434, "authorName": "xteaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xteaguy/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by xteaguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528901024, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2288276, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely, nicely done. I'm not sure about the strategy of doing a restoration and then auctioning it off. I think I'd want to amortize my costs somewhat by getting some enjoyment out of this little gem.\r\n\r\n@Mrbritcar - totally agree, There is no better bargain in vintage sports cars than an MGB. Relatively cheap because there were so many sold; but there were so many sold because they're more fun for the money than anything else.\r\n\r\n@Aridgerunner - If the only faults to find with it include a carpet upgrade, I think we've got a winner here.\r\n\r\nGLWTA. It'll be more than worth whatever it brings. I wonder if I could fit it in one garage stall nutz-to-butz with my '67 GT? Hmmm.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1528926100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2288772, "authorName": "Mastergtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastergtr6/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Mastergtr6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528935577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2288949, "authorName": "negativeground", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/negativeground/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another day another MGB with front driver/turn signal lenses installed backward.\n\nEasy fix. Beautiful B here. I always liked short-lived switch to recess grille.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528942022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2289137, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the correct dashboard for a 1971 US spec B ? \nMy UK spec 1973 roadster and my 1974 GT both have the earlier style dash.\nThe most reliable and least cost-producing cars I've ever had (and that's with Volvos in the same household)\nThe roadster has been with me for over 40 years and will be the last car I will part with (I'd actually would like to be buried in that one day if it was possible.....). The GT is up for sale in Germany", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528953547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2289248, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ negativeground - The owner really seems to know his way around these cars so how in the world did those lenses get on backward?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528972902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2289245, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nickdoc - Yes, that is the correct dash.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528972925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2289430, "authorName": "eberry9227", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eberry9227/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by eberry9227", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528982307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2289460, "authorName": "negativeground", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/negativeground/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrbritcar - Very common mistake actually. Happens to the best of them. Some people actually prefer the lenses flipped. But as a public service, I point it out as often as I can on BaT. Super easy to fix.\n\nSometimes (not in this case) a seller will claim car \"has never been apart...is all original...perfect survivor...\". In those cases the lenses are a canary in a coal mine. (Of course lenses also need to be removed just to replace bulbs).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528983307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2289488, "authorName": "motowfo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motowfo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to see some pictures of the doors in primer... looking for \"crack of doom\" repairs below the vent windows...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528983972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2290040, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He who hnows ! ......lol\n\"looking for \u201ccrack of doom\u201d repairs below the vent windows\"\n(rarely seen one of this age without those battle scars.....)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528997354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2290545, "authorName": "Goodlands", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goodlands/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I loved these cars when they were new and I was in my teens. Now that my wife and I are in our 60's, I'm wondering if it's a good fit, so to speak. Our only open sports car was an 05 Boxster, and it was fine, but I'm thinking an MGB is a bit tighter. Maybe the Allante would be a better choice...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1529004548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2291630, "authorName": "rrudolph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrudolph/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by rrudolph", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529019190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2291731, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If an Allante is even remoteley interesting to you, you don't want an MGB. The B is a sports car. I wouldn't know what to call an Allante but it is not a sports car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1529022012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2296036, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yesterday I was passing a car dealer that specializes in muscle cars and there sat this forlorn '72 B. I had to stop. It was a bit of a mutt with odds and ends from various years and a non-original shade of yellow. The stainless trim had been removed from the sides and the holes filled and painted over. I asked how much they were asking. .. $8,900! I couldn't help but laugh. I told him it was worth closer to $890.\n\nThis car, however, is very nice and should bring an excellent price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529189098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2296389, "authorName": "Dmgwilliams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmgwilliams/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by Dmgwilliams", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529240785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2296873, "authorName": "sublaser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sublaser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was anything said about the transmission syncro's?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529276582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2297091, "authorName": "rrudolph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrudolph/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by rrudolph", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529290094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2299843, "authorName": "allmeads", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allmeads/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great B. I'd be in this auction but for the lack of OD. A must have.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1529371134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2300383, "authorName": "phil_c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phil_c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@goodlands- I\u2019m in my 60\u2019s as well. Look at an Alfa for vintage sports car. Or, get a Porsche 997 cabriolet. Life\u2019s too short to drive an Allante!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529413170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2301046, "authorName": "Arlo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arlo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Transmission syncros are fine. Come on Guys. Don,t miss a chance at a $20k MGB for MUCH less. 4hrs left.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529430149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2301135, "authorName": "Goodlands", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goodlands/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On second thought, an MG or similar car isn't a good choice for the wide open spaces here on the northern plains. A better choice would be a 1965 Impala convertible with a 396 and four speed, like the one just listed here today!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529431042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2301980, "authorName": "Arlo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arlo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to Gooidlands, The Austin a 40 might get you to the end of your driveway. To Nikdoc and Motofo, no cracks either door. To cyclemikley, I've worked on them so long the funk is gone. My every day driver is a 240 hp turbo Miata.. This is a nice \"B\"! Only an hour and a half to miss out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529439349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2302028, "authorName": "Arlo (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arlo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Almeads, meet the reserve and I'll put a O/Drive box in for $1000.00 more", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529439570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2302464, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by jimhowestl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529444746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302468, "authorName": "splyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/splyn/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by splyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529444895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302470, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by jimhowestl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529444934, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302472, "authorName": "nybrit76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nybrit76/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by nybrit76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529444951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302474, "authorName": "splyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/splyn/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by splyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529444965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302475, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by jimhowestl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529444972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302476, "authorName": "Randy_of_Idaho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy_of_idaho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And time for my afternoon beer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1529444975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2302477, "authorName": "nybrit76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nybrit76/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by nybrit76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529444985, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302478, "authorName": "splyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/splyn/", "bidAmount": 9150, "content": "$9,150 bid placed by splyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529444996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302479, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 9250, "content": "$9,250 bid placed by jimhowestl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302480, "authorName": "nybrit76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nybrit76/", "bidAmount": 9350, "content": "$9,350 bid placed by nybrit76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445019, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302482, "authorName": "splyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/splyn/", "bidAmount": 9450, "content": "$9,450 bid placed by splyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302484, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by jimhowestl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302485, "authorName": "nybrit76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nybrit76/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by nybrit76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445058, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302486, "authorName": "splyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/splyn/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by splyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302487, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by jimhowestl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302489, "authorName": "splyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/splyn/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by splyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302492, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by jimhowestl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302495, "authorName": "PhatStaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phatstaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a comment to @arlo the seller, If you put @ in front of the handle of the bidder or person asking the question, they will get a notification on there email that you responded to their question. If you put \"To such and such\" they won't . Just FYI. Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2302496, "authorName": "splyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/splyn/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by splyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302497, "authorName": "rlentz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlentz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "can I buy the overdrive from you for 1,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2302505, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 11950, "content": "$11,950 bid placed by jimhowestl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302508, "authorName": "rlentz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlentz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you won't have to install it, I will come pick it up", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2302509, "authorName": "splyn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/splyn/", "bidAmount": 12200, "content": "$12,200 bid placed by splyn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302511, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by jimhowestl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2302515, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rlentz you would do well to click on the Contact Seller button before auction ends. That option goes away after it's over.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1529445391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2302518, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/19/18 for $12,500 to jimhowestl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445458, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2302528, "authorName": "rlentz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlentz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks cajunSS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529445549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2303593, "authorName": "1955TR2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1955tr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, a lot of $$ for a \"B\", but it is a chrome bumper.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529499500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2306366, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1955tr2: A lot of $$ for a \"B\" which has been represented as having been \"sorted out\" by a guy who has worked on these BMC, BL and RR (range rover) vehicles for a long time. Hoping for the best. This car will make it's maiden voyage down the Avenue of the Saints to St. Louis from Minneapolis. \r\nI'm hoping for the best.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529548178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2306379, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "tr2@If it was not a chrome bumper, I would not have looked at it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1529548893, "type": "comment"}]