[{"id": 2130070, "authorName": "spuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spuh/", "bidAmount": 850, "content": "$850 bid placed by spuh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522890423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2130074, "authorName": "spuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kinda what I would have built in high school/college if I'd had any money. Except with less rust. I believe they all had more rust than this when they rolled off the ship back in the day.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522890614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130082, "authorName": "SaltyMillennial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saltymillennial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hot dang this looks like fun. Exactly what I would build while I\u2019m in college if I had any money...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522890947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130099, "authorName": "Valhalla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valhalla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "?\r\n?\r\nLooks like sooo much fun!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522891524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130145, "authorName": "MiniDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't tell from the pics, but the carb is either an HIF 44 or an HS6, there is no HIF6. A pic from the side of the carb would aid in it's identification.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522893612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130179, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MiniDave. Regarding the carb a HIF 6 or HIF 44 are one of the same. Mostly the carb is referred to as a HIF 44 but some also use the HIF 6 designation. Looking at the top of it and as it is a 1310 i would say it is a HIF 44 / 1.75\" carb.\nWell this one needs some restoring and tidying especially on the body but it seems the engine and gearbox should be good to go.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1522895050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130192, "authorName": "JFK007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfk007/", "bidAmount": 15007, "content": "$15,007 bid placed by JFK007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1522895370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2130228, "authorName": "shakingthrough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakingthrough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that escalated quickly.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1522897379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130306, "authorName": "BradonVashon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradonvashon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cReserve met\u201d", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1522901905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130451, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Mini with maxi fun here , not for the innocent car nut , GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522928422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130540, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a question for our Mini experts out there. I see the way this muffler is bolted to the subframe with no ability to move. I bolted the Cooper muffler on my 1965 Moke like that and the exhaust cracked fast when there was the slightest rocking back and forth from the motor..and this was with an extra stabiliser on the engine. Have they managed to stop vintage Mini motors moving at all by now? I had to leave my muffler suspended on straps to stop future damage. BTW Nice car but hate that front dam!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1522932244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130565, "authorName": "vty777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vty777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The AA badge is my favorite feature....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522933102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130590, "authorName": "Jagken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$15k with 6 days left and the 30th anniversary sold yesterday for12 ?? I\u2019m confused.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1522933889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130655, "authorName": "RRulison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrulison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would it be too much to say this car is...riveting?\r\n\r\nSorry, don't flag me for terrible dad jokes.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1522935656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130709, "authorName": "Dan_brosnan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan_brosnan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are innocenti's worth more than Austin/Morris", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522936967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130750, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dan_brosnan No. Generally, the MK1 Austin or Morris Cooper S is worth the most. \n\n@manpot The muffler isn\u2019t solidly mounted to the subframe. It\u2019s mounted with stock rubber spools. A different location but similar to the stock setup.\n\nSeems like someone has to have this car and won\u2019t have internet access at the close of the auction. I don\u2019t see the reason for such a high bid this early in a No Reserve auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522938124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130853, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jagken , there is a big gap in value in a Mini MK1 and a Mini MK5 , look at the Bat recent sales chart , no need to be confused , these classic Brit motor cars have tons of nostalgic appeal .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522940537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130872, "authorName": "MoCounselor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mocounselor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jagken I was wondering the same thing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522940926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130887, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry @lee_anzola but the Mini30 has a special place in Mini production and isn\u2019t just ANY MK5. That car was a steal at $12K since it was more or less and original car. This Innocenti though MK1 is modified.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1522941255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2130897, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meb , good point on the 30th Mini , but this Italian Mini also has a special place , any way the Mini world is very vast and has many flavors .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522941449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2131112, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An earlier poster asked about the muffler mount\nLooks like it has the rubber bobbins at the rear holding the muffler. Not the designed way of mounting, but it will allow SOME movement.\nThe remote shift housing ( although this one is not OEM Innocenti ) on Minis steadied the engine a lot. way more so than the later rod shift or earlier wand.\nThe original hydrolastic lines are there.....but swapped to dry suspension\nI'm sure the mods on this car appeal to someone.....not me at all\nPretty sure the front fenders will have been cut to accommodate those huge tyres/wheels\n\nThe carb is described as an HIF6 ( someone questioned that ), the only dif between an HIF6 and a HIF44 is that the 44 designated mm and the 6, in inches ( 6 x 1/8\" over 1\" )\nWhat is with the price hike....omg, that's damn near max for this car already!\nThe RH tank is nice..... a $500 bonus\nThe engine build is nice, and is the best thing about this Inno IMO. I'll have that any day", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522946899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2131145, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I tend to agree with Mayberry on this Inno Mini. There have been a lot of mods that detract\r\nfrom an Innocentis\u2019 normally superior build vs the BLMC cars. Lots of deferred work is apparent under the bonnet...serious rusting on many components, such as the distributor,\r\na rear subframe that at least needs attention, and an overall appearance of a car that will \r\nsoon need a full restoration to maintain the cars value. The list of work needed appears\r\nquite long and I wouldn\u2019t be very interested in undertaking the large amount of work that\r\nlies close ahead for this car. GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522947409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2131161, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My guess is the $15,007 bid was meant to be $1507.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1522947802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2131167, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The change to 13 inch wheels without upgrading the brakes is a curious choice at a time\r\nwhen 10 inch wheeled cars are in demand and bring a premium, even though they have\r\nweaker brakes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522947997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2131170, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And here's a question for the seller. Has the steering colum been extended? It looks way too long to me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522948035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2131307, "authorName": "HillbillyHeathen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillbillyheathen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do the old flares come with the car.?\r\nIf they don't I need a mini dermatologist.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522950362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2131807, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dan_brosnan \"Are innocenti\u2019s worth more than Austin/Morris\"\n\nDepends on who you are talking to and how much they know/care about the Innos - lots of Mini owners have scant knowledge of the Innos (and even less of the Authi) - especially the flagship model, the 1300 Export so...\n\nEye of the beholder here, all I know is that I would have another Inno 1300 Export before another Cooper S. :-)\n\nThe Inoo 850/1000, not so much, just another Mini to me...and this car is more dog's breakfast than dog's bollocks so I'll pass on it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1522956569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2132474, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@manpot \nThere are at least 3 different engine stabilizers available for all classic Minis now, and they \nare very well worth the small investment of buying them and installing them. It looks like \nthis Inno may only have one stabilizer. For sure the common bottom stabilizer is not on this\ncar. This detracts value from any Mini. Watch for a cracked exhaust header on this car. It is only a mater of time before it \ncracks open in my opinion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522966681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2132572, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All MINIs have the top dog bone stabiliser\r\nOn a Mini with a remote shift like this, it acts as one of the best stabilizers out there. No need for a lower, but an additional upper on the left can be added if racing a remote shift mini\r\nThe header on this is safe", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522971159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2132685, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mayjer, I once paid \u00a38 for a Mini which would not stay in gear.\r\n\r\nThe reason it would not stay in gear was that the rubbers in the 'dogbone' were practically non-existent, I went to Halfords, paid the absolutely minimal sum required (pennies) for new rubbers and drove it for six months, never having a problem with the gears.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1522976758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2132859, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok..... lol. \r\nThat is one cheap Mini", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522983383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2132881, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller had convinced himself that it needed a new transmission and wouldn't pass the MOT (which it wouldn't).\r\n\r\nHe wanted \u00a312 but I cruelly beat him down!\r\n\r\nSold it for \u00a360 to a guy who knew what I had paid for it...don't do that any more, getting too old!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1522984791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2133061, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front bumper looks massive. Or am I seeing an aftermarket air dam or something that was part of the now deleted fender flare kit? Or is this a standard configuration for an Innocenti?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523007133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2133367, "authorName": "newcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@msmiranda the bumper looks similar to (but likely isn't) the one from the ERA turbo body-kit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523024771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2133408, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@msmiranda. That is an aftermarket air dam and more than likely part of the deleted kit. Most i have seen unless they are attached to the flares are just bolted in place through the bumper holes in the front valance and easy to remove.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523025637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2133743, "authorName": "minniecooper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minniecooper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is Innocenti about this mini ??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523033003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2133773, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "minnicooper \"What is Innocenti about this mini ??\"\r\n\r\nThat's what it was called when it was assembled in Italy (possibly in Belgium or the other countries where these Innos were assembled).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523034151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2135413, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer QUOTE\u201dAll MINIs have the top dog bone stabiliser\r\nOn a Mini with a remote shift like this, it acts as one of the best stabilizers out there. No need for a lower, but an additional upper on the left can be added if racing a remote shift mini\r\nThe header on this is safe\u201d\r\n\r\nWhen the factory figures it\u2019s important enough to add to the cars assembly ( like the lower\r\nstabilizer ) that\u2019s enough to convince me of its importance. In any event there isn\u2019t much \r\ninterest in this significantly altered , rusting hulk of a Mini ( thankfully for buyers ).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523066625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2135494, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s true yes.... but they didn\u2019t add lower stabilizers until the later rod change came in. Even then, not for several years\nThey didn\u2019t need lowers with the remote shift, as I mentioned", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1523072888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2136161, "authorName": "bgrant570", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrant570/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think @JFK007 bought himself a mini.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1523128271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2136259, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think BaT needs to contact JFK007 about the sticky key on his computer.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1523135353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2136511, "authorName": "newcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JFK007 has driven past the grassy knoll in an odd Innocenti that his trigger-happy laptop acquired on his behalf. Despite all this, he\u2019s \u2018shaken not stirred\u2019.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523160610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2137583, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shades of @Vladimir and the Biturbo?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523283344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2138427, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I think BaT needs to contact JFK007 about the sticky key on his computer.\"\r\n\r\nThen again, maybe not as he has bid these figures previously - and on a \r\nMini.\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-austin-mini-cooper-s-4/\r\n\r\nI guess we will know soon enough.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1523303169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2142268, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Today will see the outcome , was this a one bid wonder or will this Inno see more $$$$$. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523449932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2142552, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019ll be a one bit wonder I\u2019m guessing. The engine build is nice, but in all, $15k is already too much", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523458459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2143092, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed, Mayjer, nice motor but the car is a bitsa - don't get me wrong, I like bitsas, prefer them in fact - but too much to do on this car, for me, to get it to the $15K mark.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523470746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2143571, "authorName": "martinpaulaG4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martinpaulag4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why bigger wheels at the back than the front? Never seen that before.\nWorst thing to do on a Mini is overdo the wheels. This seems something beyond.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523477331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2143757, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the back wheels actually bigger Martin?\r\n\r\nWhere do you see that?\r\n\r\n13\" wheels on a Mini, done properly, especially with regard to offset do perfectly fine on road cars albeit with reduced driveability in the wet, given the cross section is typically greater and my experiences with 12\" and 13\" wheels on a Mini have ranged from awful to very good - all a function of how well the other steering/suspension parts were adjusted/tuned.\r\n\r\nAnd Rover did offer them as option for the Mini so...\r\n\r\nBut, still don't see the difference in sizes on this car - can you point my (fading) eyes to that area Martin.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523479695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2143808, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Description states 6\" in front and 7\" in rear\r\nYou can see it in the first pic", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523480317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2143841, "authorName": "jagman38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagman38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Martin_PaulaG4 Likely they did the different widths simply for the \"stance\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523480699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2143884, "authorName": "martinpaulaG4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martinpaulag4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, makes total sense on a FWD legend, make the back end drag. Why did no one ever think of that before?\n\nAny comment from vendor?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523481440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2143938, "authorName": "CommandoSolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/commandosolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the wheels... granted I'm not a bidder though so it doesn't matter.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523481985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2143962, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seven days ago I was wondering about this bid strategy and now with less than 15 minutes to go I'm still wondering.\r\n\r\nI also wondered about the wider wheels on the rear, but not enough to ask. I seem to recall, but will readily accept correction, the only serious instance of wider wheels on one end of a Mini being during the short-lived 12-inch race tire era in the 60s. But those had wider wheels on the front, again, as I recall. I guess they didn't understand the benefit of the back end dragging, eh, @Martin_PaulaG4?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523482287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2143986, "authorName": "CommandoSolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/commandosolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM_Minis this is the exact bid amount he went up to on the last mini he bid on so maybe he just figured go for the top and see what happens. As of right now it appears to be paying off...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523482659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2144000, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spuh may just get this for $850...lol", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1523482789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2144001, "authorName": "JFK007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfk007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/11/18 for $15,007 to JFK007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523482801, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2144002, "authorName": "CommandoSolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/commandosolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well congrats seller, not sure that could've worked out much better for you, if it's legit.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1523482819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2144014, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strange Days, indeed! (The Doors song, not the movie.)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1523482922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2144152, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mayjer, I thought that reference to sizes in the text was a BaT error...who knew?\r\n\r\nSeconded, SM-Minis, except I say he went OVER the top on this one but to each his own.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523484868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2144285, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Martin_PaulaG4 @SM_Minis @Mayjer @jagman38 One reason for the difference in wheel widths may have been the fact that this Mini was previously fitted with 2nd-Gen Fortech flares, the rears of which are significantly wider than the fronts.\n\nCongrats to the seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523491355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2145193, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "meb, if that had been me, with the flares you mention, I would have reduced the flares!\r\n\r\nOr spaced out the rears.\r\n\r\nOr maybe the owner thought the car was rear wheel drive. :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1523551964, "type": "comment"}]