[{"id": 2021377, "authorName": "turbolover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbolover/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by turbolover", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518549135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2021381, "authorName": "turbolover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbolover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keep moving! Nothing to see here!!! HEY is that a shinny Ferrari over there!?!? Go look!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1518549211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021417, "authorName": "editor_reid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/editor_reid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owned and offered by an active member of the Austin-Healey Club of America (shameless plug: www.healeyclub.org), it's the highly pursued strict 2-seater (not a 2+2) in classic Healey Blue, the five-speed's a desirable conversion for touring, the Dunlop-style solid wheels are SO much easier to clean and SO much less prone to problems - IMO this is a great opportunity to acquire a great-looking, intelligently modified, enthusiast-owned big Healey.\nNote that the exterior rear-view mirrors have been thoughtfully mounted in the side curtain mounting sockets to avoid drilling holes in the doors or wings - this is a Healey owned by someone who cares.\nIf you've been thinking about acquiring a big Healey six-cylinder roadster, you should seriously consider this one.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1518550029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021475, "authorName": "UFOmember46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ufomember46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"clean driver\"--sir, you are a master of understatement.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518550476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021523, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn, what a looker- and those wheels!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518551033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021545, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A VERY nicely done Healey with modifications one likes to see on a car that's meant to be driven. Those Dunlop replica knock-off wheels are in the $3k neighborhood for the set of five, sans tyres. The Toyota 5-speed features a synchro first and is probably more reliable than the overdrive-equipped model as stock, although some feel changing gears with the flick of a toggle switch has a charm all its own. The Jule frame is stronger than the original, but leads one to believe rust was once fairly prevalent and some undercarriage shots would be nice. The chassis plate appears to be a reproduction. Should make someone a very happy Healeyer. GLWTA.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1518551365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021591, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The ideal Big Healey, right here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1518551739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021709, "authorName": "biffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty.\r\n\r\nI'm a firm believer that this design, along with the contemporary AC Ace and MGA, represented the absolute apex of pure sports car styling. Many others come close, but their purity and simplicity have stood the test of time, and still captivate like no other.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1518553407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021733, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the little chrome...thing on the steering wheel?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518553881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021808, "authorName": "awarrenj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awarrenj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a nice interior, seems there should be a cover for the spare!!??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518555197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021813, "authorName": "awarrenj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awarrenj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AlfaZagato , turn signal", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518555337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021823, "authorName": "layre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/layre/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by layre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518555628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2021875, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@biffer I saw an AC Ace in the wild last summer, nicely patinated. No wonder they sell for solid mid-six figures! For \"affordable\" British cars the two-seat A-Hs is the winner, along with the TR-3, in my book. \r\n\r\nThis is a magnificent car! Good luck to the seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518556300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021876, "authorName": "editor_reid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/editor_reid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlfaZagato\r\nThat's the turn signal switch - \"trafficator\" in the lingo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518556310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021985, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@editor_reid @awarrenj Thank you. Not seen one in the middle of the wheel like that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518557448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2021996, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree with Editor Reid's earlier comment about this BN7 - beautiful, well done Healey. Very nice touch on the center console for the 5 speed conversion. Also great that owner is including the rebuilt 4 speed with overdrive and the correct trans tunnel if you want to go back to original set up. Spare tire cover might properly be carpet for a BN7 but like the 100S style attachment piece used there. Also like the side exhaust as have that on my 100M.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518557521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2022098, "authorName": "Raffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Silky little bumperless Manx with perfed steelies and tasty mechanicals. Lots of respect for people who can visualize a car just right and then build it. GLWTA!!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1518558461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2022311, "authorName": "Kthebidder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kthebidder/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Kthebidder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518561181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2022312, "authorName": "Kthebidder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kthebidder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look good next to my JAG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518561236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2022392, "authorName": "Chas_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chas_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this beauty has a replacement frame we really should have some photos of it, and the 5 speed trans too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518563509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2022454, "authorName": "marauder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marauder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite a desirable Healey to own and drive! \r\n\r\nA video of the music those side pipes make should seal the deal for anyone on the fence. \r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518566217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2022580, "authorName": "tobeto87", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobeto87/", "bidAmount": 22222, "content": "$22,222 bid placed by tobeto87", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518572124, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2022696, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmer You are correct on the carpet over the spare. I just loved the rims so much I couldn't cover it up so I had my interior make the leather holder.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518577454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023076, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful big Healey, with perfect mods in the best color. A question for the seller and Healey aficionados - the gap between wheel well and tire looks large, can this be tightened up to improve looks and stance or is it just the way it is. Also I REALLY appreciate the mirror placement on this one. I can't stand it when they are installed way up on the front fenders. Kudos to the seller for a great job on this beauty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518617672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023081, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite Big Healey color and a 2 seater to boot. Those driving lights look great but I'd probably knock em out in short order with my driving skills. Sadly, that great sounding exhaust would have a short life with my neighborhood's stupid speed bumps......but I would still like to have this car. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518617907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023088, "authorName": "Dellorto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dellorto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only downside of the mirror arrangement is that you don't have mirrors when the side curtains are installed. I imagine you could figure out how to clamp or screw a mirror to the side curtain frame, but heck, who drives a Healey in the rain with the side curtains anyway...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518617997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023129, "authorName": "Dellorto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dellorto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jpadle01 - Does the 5-speed use the stock driveshaft? I'm guessing \"yes\", since I don't see another one in the pic of the tranny/OD and tunnel cover.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518619153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023139, "authorName": "peterstur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterstur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking BN7. Do you have any pictures of the underside of the car and the Jules frame?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518619470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023234, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got the solution...... place multiple bags of cement in the trunk :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518622359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023239, "authorName": "jturk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jturk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rear end of this car does sit a bit higher than most mark 1 cars, something you will appreciate if you plan to drive it. I think that this car has all of the right mods for a driver. Let those who agonize over originality look elsewhere.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518622393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023245, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it does look like the pipes are already just a hair off the ground. Maybe re route the exhaust out thru the hood then lower the rear. :-) :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518622629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023322, "authorName": "rx_jagetc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rx_jagetc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Heritage Certificate mentions a Hard Top... Wonder what happened to it...?\r\nAlso - BaT, you have the VIN wrong in the ad header: too many digits.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518624801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023363, "authorName": "webco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/webco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@metoer10 @jturk Agree - stance is everything. Just have to take a leaf out of the rear springs. Replacement springs are usually to strong.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518625824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023374, "authorName": "Thatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My \u201865 AH MKIII had an exhaust like this (though hard to compare with no undercarriage photos) and it was an improvement over the stock system when it came to ground clearance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518626190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023449, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by RemingtonSR71", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518628129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2023467, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Under carriage shots and a cold start/driving video would be awesome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518628629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2023518, "authorName": "stuntflyr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuntflyr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Want to see Jule frame.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518630263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2024112, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dellorto I do have the original driveshaft and it will be included. The Smitty kit includes a modern / balanced drive shaft for the Toyota W35 transmission.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518641459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2024130, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jturk yes the rear of the car does sit higher than stock. I installed the Putzke Bilstein kit on the car after we drove it to Conclave in 2010. When you get two adults and a boot full of gear in the car you need a little more height in the back. I admit the stock stance is perfect, just not for touring. I did not install the front shocks as the stock set up is perfect. The shocks and kit pieces will be included in the sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518641652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2024133, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rx_jagetc The hard top was not with the car when I purchased.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518641740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2024165, "authorName": "Automotiveaddict1974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automotiveaddict1974/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always love this model....but never has one stopped me in my tracks (errr....scroll?).\r\n\r\nWhat. A. Machine.\r\n\r\nBest of luck with the sale, and congrats to the future caretaker. Color me MUCHO jealous.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1518642353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2024573, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://photos.app.goo.gl/IHSAZ21R4o94jsLf2", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518649774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2024684, "authorName": "keviha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keviha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one of those auctions where I just keep coming back to stare at the pictures....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518653791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2024954, "authorName": "Before96", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/before96/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VINs - the listing ends in 434, the photo of vin tag is 343 and the heritage certificate ends in 543. I wonder what is on the title??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518666025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025210, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Before96 VIN tag / title and certificate match 543. The listing is a typo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518701154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025221, "authorName": "peterstur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterstur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you share any pictures of the restoration work? What body panels were replaced or repaired during the restoration? Thanks. Beautiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518701417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025261, "authorName": "Dellorto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dellorto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I bought this one, one of the first things I'd do is get another VIN tag blank and more professionally stamp it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518702944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025439, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stuntflyr Frame pics submitted to BaT. Hopefully they will post soon. Keep an eye out for them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518707985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025559, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Concerning the mirrors using one of the side curtain mounting holes, in my experience you stay almost as dry with the side curtains off as with them on. Mine bow out at 45 mph and make a great funnel for all the rain to empty right in my lap ! I almost never put my top up even if rain is forecast as just keep moving forward and you stay pretty dry. Course if you get stuck in traffic might get wet, but what the hay, you won't melt !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518710969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025594, "authorName": "Dellorto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dellorto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmrr - ...And wet carpets do contribute to that \"moldy British car\" smell we all love.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518711624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025663, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree with @Dellorto, I would also get a new vin blank and go to the one source those of us in the Healey world know to get it stamped correctly when you provide proof of ownership and can document the real vin id. Plus as Reid said earlier, make sure to join Austin Healey Club of America !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518712946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025722, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmrr as an fyi, carpet is installed with snap rings to allow easy removal if they get wet. std feature, but worth a mention.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518714003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025750, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jpadle01 with the quality of the restoration would certainly expect you did it correctly ! BTW, did you use original style fiber padding and tar paper or like me when I did mine, dynamat for heat and sound ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518714822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025755, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmrr dynamat", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518714912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025770, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jpadle01 yep, definitely best way to go in my opinion. Know my concours buddies may disagree but if you drive 'em, anything you can do to keep the heat down is a plus !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518715254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025857, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Four underside photos have been placed at the end of the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518717542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025939, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's the cleanest Healey underside I have ever seen!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518719424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025991, "authorName": "stev3po", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev3po/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So with the electric overdrive disabled because of the 5-speed conversion, what the the switch on the dashboard do? Auxiliary front fog-lights maybe?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518720871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2025997, "authorName": "stev3po", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev3po/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry for the dual post.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518721002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2026295, "authorName": "Clivewill66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clivewill66/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Clivewill66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518724522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2026492, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stev3po I use it for the front fog lights", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518726786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2026537, "authorName": "stuntflyr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuntflyr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those few underside pics are all I need to know what I want my Jamaican to look like underneath. What a nice scene. Those Jule frames I'm sure are worth every penny. I'll have to deal with an original, 15 ga soft old alloy steel welded C channel original, but I can paint it and detail it like this one. Oh so nice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518727629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027114, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "stunning car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518736648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027434, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peterstur I have been digging like mad to find my restoration photo's but have been unable to locate them. I can tell you I sent all panels and superstructure to Jule for repair and fitting. When the car came home, the body panels were fitted / primed and ready for final prep and painting.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1518750369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2027683, "authorName": "marauder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marauder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those underside photos are the 'knock out' punch in this sale! ....She'll wind up out of my league.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518769396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2028552, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jpadle01\r\nAbsolutely Gorgeous! Well Done on Presentation!\r\nGoing to be a long 4 days until auction!\r\nNice to see bidding early on. Very Best to You!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518805493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2030278, "authorName": "CHIPC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipc/", "bidAmount": 26100, "content": "$26,100 bid placed by CHIPC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518832216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2030283, "authorName": "AutoObssessed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoobssessed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Delicious example. Well done sir. Smart idea with the transmission swap. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518832424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2030425, "authorName": "Clivewill66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clivewill66/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by Clivewill66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518838911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2032052, "authorName": "TRI_IND", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tri_ind/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by TRI_IND", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518970957, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2032093, "authorName": "HillbillyHeathen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillbillyheathen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing not to love here. Nothing but tasty~", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1518973046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032360, "authorName": "HEALEYJAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an Austin Healy owner and club member for owner 30 years...this car is one Healey I would own...nuff said....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518991371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032395, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had some questions about who completed the engine build. It was totally gone through and refreshed by Curtis Farley of Farley Engines.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1518994731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032480, "authorName": "cobrahealey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobrahealey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am very interested in your 60 AH BN7 MK1, My father raised me in these car's, I am seriously entertaining an offer, but beforehand would kindly like to ask is your car equipped with disc brakes in front and / or rear ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519001507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032630, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance you have the wire wheels? Also, Just curious how it performed with the stock suspension in the rear Curing your trip to conclave? What was happening where you felt the need to change it? Was it bottoming out? Rubbing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519011949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032649, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please forgive my ignorance, but....how does the replacement Jule frame sit with Healey purists and the heritage folks in England? Is it \"blessed\" or will it forever have an asterisk? \r\n\r\nWould some of the marque specialists in the comments lend their honest thoughts? Thx!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519012836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032864, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cobrahealey the car has disc brakes on the front and drums on the rear", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519050735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032866, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shenton79 The car was fine with the factory shocks on the rear, I just wanted a little \"insurance\" to make sure I didn't have any rubbing issues. Many if not most Healeys touring today have factory style shocks on the rear. It is an easy swap back to the orig config.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519050888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032899, "authorName": "Mghibli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mghibli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I absolutely love this car and if I didn\u2019t have a Detomaso Pantera to sell first I\u2019d be bidding on it and possibly winning my first bringatrailer auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519052099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2032966, "authorName": "northern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Although I prefer an original Healey, I do like this car. The Jules frame is a good option for cars requiring frame replacement, and if the sheet metal was well done, this one should last a long time. Not a fan of the five speed, as the original four speed plus the electric overdrive option was amazing. Also not sure about the bumperless look, but that likely can be undone - easier at the front than at the rear where the supports pass through the body work. Overall, a very nice car in a great color.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519055014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2033150, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was able to locate a few restoration photo's. Sent to BaT for upload.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519061037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2033187, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seven restoration photos have been placed at the end of the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519062062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2033520, "authorName": "DuffmanHealey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duffmanhealey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the 4 speed transmission offered as part of the sale original to the car or off another car?\r\nAlso, any know if overdrive was offered in the MK1?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519068502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2033743, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@duffmanHealey Yes the original 4 speed with overdrive will be included with the car. Transmission is in good working order", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519071107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2033850, "authorName": "HealeyBugeye", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeybugeye/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How recent are the photos?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519072155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034207, "authorName": "benzog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very lovely car. Great wheels...and since it's already been cleverly modified, I would add a 100 4 windshield kit and paint the sides my choice color, and drive off into the sunset. Love it!\r\nBrilliant....GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519077283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034353, "authorName": "editor_reid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/editor_reid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shenton79 Your question (about acceptance of the Jule replacement frame) is a good one and it deserves to be addressed. Since no one has yet responded to it, I'll take a swing at it. In short:\r\nOpinions will differ.\r\nThose who see it as significantly negative - that the frame has been replaced - comprise a very, very small minority, in my estimation.\r\nThose who see it as a positive - that the car now has a solid, straight frame, even if it is not the original frame - probably far outnumber those who disapprove.\r\nA lot of Healey owners are indifferent on the question, in my experience.\r\nBottom line: I would be proud to own this Healey and I would not be bothered by the fact that it has a replacement frame. In fact, I would be reassured that the thoroughness of the restoration was such that the frame was replaced instead of patching up an original in bad condition. Unless you are planning to show the car at Pebble Beach, I wouldn't hesitate to bid on this Healey. The winning bidder should be very, very happy about acquiring it.\r\nAs I write this the high bid is $29,000 - far too little, in my opinion, to own it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519080181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034364, "authorName": "rx_jagetc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rx_jagetc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shenton79 - can't answer for the folks inthe UK, but the frame assembly was listed in the Factory Parts Manual as a replacement part. I have not heard of any complaints from jule owners re functionality, but visually it is easy to spot the differences, so if building a car for points, there are more accurate alternatives. If building a driver or a \"personalized\" Healey like this one, seems to do the job just fine. Those who would spot the difference are likely relatively few, and those who would seriously object, a percentage that would be almost too small to measure.\r\nI echo editor_reid's comments.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519080598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034372, "authorName": "Bruinsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bruinsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mghibli. Bruinsguy would like to speak to you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519081021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034413, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is so nice I have to bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519082710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034415, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 29292, "content": "$29,292 bid placed by Doritoman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519082741, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2034512, "authorName": "one_twenty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/one_twenty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my is this one special. Love cars that evolve due to thoughtful and tasteful changes, especially the Healey. Such an elegant car. A whole lot of style.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519086400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034517, "authorName": "gregorysdole2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregorysdole2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As someone who owned a black 1963 Mark III, I must say that the wire wheels further add to the car's \"elegance....\"If I end up with this, I would replace the current wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519086566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034770, "authorName": "Ulysses27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ulysses27/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, congrats, really a beautiful car. Do you still have the orig bumpers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519094926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034772, "authorName": "Ulysses27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ulysses27/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Ulysses27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519094992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2034855, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ulysses27 I do but I don't think they are restorable. I will include them if wanted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519098471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2034875, "authorName": "BobD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jpadle01 - I've searched your posts and can't find - What type of paint was used in Healey blue ? Single stage, not clear coat ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519099424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035088, "authorName": "Palayer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palayer/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Palayer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519134417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2035141, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with editor_reid's comments about the Jules frame. Unless you are buying this to enter in a Healey club concours where a non original frame/replacement frame is used, should not make a bit of difference. Even then the Healey concours judges would not disqualify the car simply deduct points. In my experience of being in many invited concours like Hilton Head, Boca Raton, and Atlanta, the judges there do not ask nor do they look to see if you have a replacement frame if the new owner was to consider submitting an application to be invited to such an event. Would this car be accepted is another issue but not because of the frame, but rather the other mods. This Healey would be welcome at any Healey event I know of and admired for the quality of the restoration. If one wanted to take it back to be original would not be that difficult with the included working 4 speed and overdrive, trans tunnel, add back bumpers and wire wheels and good to go.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519136283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035159, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by vetteventura41", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519136859, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2035190, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bobd DuPont ChromaBase", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519137636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035223, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think she'd be up for a road trip from Missouri to Connecticut?!!! In all seriousness though, I ask because that's what would happen if I won the auction. In other words...does the car \"need\" anything?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519138988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035237, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shenton79 does not need anything", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519139400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035241, "authorName": "jturk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jturk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shenton79 - Just slap on a set of snow tires and go! :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519139477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035331, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Long ago I had a 100-6. Interior got very hot from the exhaust (I was in Phx.). Thought about rerouting the exhaust over to the right side so the passenger could fry. Sold the car before that experiment was undertaken. Nowadays there are materials that can be employed to lessen the convection oven effect. @jpadle01 - Noticed your side exhaust. Looks nice. Any reduction of interior heat? Maybe you already wrapped the pipes and installed the matting that many do to make it more comfortable. GLWTS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519141921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035334, "authorName": "kerrbate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kerrbate/", "bidAmount": 34875, "content": "$34,875 bid placed by kerrbate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519141971, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2035350, "authorName": "jpadle01 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpadle01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@riffraff I do have heat shield in the interior and for a Healey it is fairly cool. The tranny swap also helped cool down the tunnel. it is still a Healey and still warm on a hot day, but that is part of the joy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519142326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035387, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmrr we are no stranger to the concours scene having won and placed in the brass car ring at Pebble, Greenwich, and Amelia. You are right, unfortunately the judges do not care about anything mechanical to the car. However I have seen the stir when modified cars win over their numbers matching neighbors, it is not a pretty sight when offended folks start \"talking\". While this is an awesome touring car, I would never expect it to be on any concours field without an asterisk documenting the history. At least I would never bring it to a concours without disclosing the frame, and I am sure then it would be denied - at least at Pebble. But again.....this is no concours car - its a driver with concours level craftsmanship, which in its own right is kind of great.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519143142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035432, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I need a drink!!! hahaha. I am on the edge of my seat with a bid plugged in. The 2 minute mark can't come quick enough! Good luck with the sale @jpadle01 Thank you for being such a transparent seller and offering up everything everyone asked for in here. I am sure you will get your number!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519144542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035433, "authorName": "CapRic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pardon my lack of Healey knowledge here...\r\nThe 2-seater's like this one (vs. the 2+2).... is that just a matter of the \"rear seats delete\", or do the actual body dimensions differ? \r\nIs the design substantially different, or is just that the car was built without that \"option\"? Could be added or deleted on any A-H 3000?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519144549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035497, "authorName": "awt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awt/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by awt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519145864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2035513, "authorName": "Ulysses27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ulysses27/", "bidAmount": 37500, "content": "$37,500 bid placed by Ulysses27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519146334, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2035531, "authorName": "loser010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loser010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Capric BN-7 is a true 2 seat. BT-7 is the 4 seat for import restrictions and British law requiring less taxes paid for 4 seats. They don't interchange and this is definitely not common on 3000 series.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519146896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035583, "authorName": "kerrbate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kerrbate/", "bidAmount": 38475, "content": "$38,475 bid placed by kerrbate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519148301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2035590, "authorName": "Sfohr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CapRic, the Bn7's are the earlier body with the 6 cylinder engine. The rear shroud comes farther forward in the rear of the cockpit than the 4 seater body of the other 6 cylinder cars. This difference is not something you could easily change. Bn7's are aesthetically like the early 4 cylinder cars and many consider them to be prettier than the later body style.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519148669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035602, "authorName": "Sfohr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a bn7 for many years and loved the car and the way it looked. Wasn't too fond of the side shifter trans as getting any type of replacement trans synchro to last was a real problem. Just plain poor quality parts, with every supplier evidently getting there supplies from the same manufacturer. Having the 5 speed would be a great improvement and would allow the pleasure of actually making it drivable/reliable. This is a beautiful car with nice modifications. And I for one love the wheels!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519149044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035608, "authorName": "Sfohr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohr/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by Sfohr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519149084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2035668, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those interested, Healey made 2825 BN7's with dual carbs and 355 with tri carbs between Mar 1959 to Mar 1962.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519150688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035686, "authorName": "Restorer1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/restorer1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This amazingly great example of an iconic Healey is dragging at what in my opinion as a 4 decade Healey collector and restorer is below half of a fair price. This quality of Healey should not be confused with the tired old junk one can buy anywhere for under $40k", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519151027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2035708, "authorName": "Ulysses27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ulysses27/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Ulysses27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519151558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036025, "authorName": "awt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awt/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by awt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519155518, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036034, "authorName": "Palayer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palayer/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by Palayer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519155583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036036, "authorName": "awt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awt/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by awt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519155617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036040, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 43500, "content": "$43,500 bid placed by vetteventura41", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519155674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036046, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per Keith Martin Sports Car Market pricing, mid $50's ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519155732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036051, "authorName": "cobrahealey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobrahealey/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by cobrahealey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519155835, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036052, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "5 bidders, could we $60K?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519155898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036060, "authorName": "cobrahealey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobrahealey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hey doritoman either put up or shut up !!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519155961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036062, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bet reserve is 47000", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519156030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036064, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does BAT let you know when the reserve has been met?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519156065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036067, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519156085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036079, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of love for this beauty. Maybe some more interested parties lurking? Looks like fun blasting this over Lizard Head pass with that side exhaust scaring the Porridge Birds and Punk Penguins. Next stop...T-Ride.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519156304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036084, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 44500, "content": "$44,500 bid placed by vetteventura41", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036093, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing sounds better with side exhaust and big 6 Healey's have a sound all their own", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519156491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036096, "authorName": "jcbfff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbfff/", "bidAmount": 44750, "content": "$44,750 bid placed by jcbfff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036098, "authorName": "heckstur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heckstur/", "bidAmount": 45755, "content": "$45,755 bid placed by heckstur", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036102, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess the frame really isn't a big deal after all! these bids!!!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519156595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036103, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I prepare to bid ;-)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519156620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036108, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nope, Jules Frames are one of the best to get along with Kilmartin", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519156647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036109, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 46250, "content": "$46,250 bid placed by Shenton79", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036112, "authorName": "Pizzapola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzapola/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by Pizzapola", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156700, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036113, "authorName": "nmorgan997", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nmorgan997/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let the craziness begin! 2 mins to go", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519156701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036118, "authorName": "jcbfff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbfff/", "bidAmount": 47250, "content": "$47,250 bid placed by jcbfff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036120, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOTS of newbies! Stealth interest makes for a happy seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519156763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036119, "authorName": "gregorysdole2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregorysdole2/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by gregorysdole2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036121, "authorName": "jcbfff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbfff/", "bidAmount": 48250, "content": "$48,250 bid placed by jcbfff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036123, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yep, everyone waits for last 2 minutes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519156789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036124, "authorName": "gregorysdole2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregorysdole2/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by gregorysdole2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036125, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bet cars for sale", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519156807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036126, "authorName": "jcbfff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbfff/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by jcbfff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156817, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036129, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "guessing 52 reserve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519156826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036131, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "naw 47", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519156840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036135, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by vetteventura41", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036140, "authorName": "jcbfff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbfff/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by jcbfff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519156940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036145, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "jcbfff will get it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519156998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036146, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just another $500! lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036147, "authorName": "awt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awt/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by awt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519157053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036152, "authorName": "jcbfff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbfff/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by jcbfff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519157104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036154, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "way above reserve and worth it!I'm betting on jcbfff", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036156, "authorName": "awt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awt/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by awt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519157142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036157, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The undercarriage is awesome.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036159, "authorName": "jcbfff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbfff/", "bidAmount": 53500, "content": "$53,500 bid placed by jcbfff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519157161, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036163, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "awt don't make me right", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036166, "authorName": "Buggo_D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buggo_d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like international $$$$", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036167, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love for this car starts and ends with not needing a bunch of expensive stuff. Want the old tranny? You got it. Just start it up and enjoy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519157216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036170, "authorName": "awt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awt/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by awt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519157256, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2036171, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "stand out build wish i had room for ir", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036173, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just might make that $58,000 from Sports Car Market price guide", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036176, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bet the SCM guide didn't have those wheels!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519157352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036179, "authorName": "awt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/awt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/20/18 for $54,000 to awt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519157379, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2036181, "authorName": "editor_reid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/editor_reid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone should be happy.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1519157408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036183, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like it's worth every penny", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1519157429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036188, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i don't want to be jcbfff right now", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036192, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good result, hope awt joins the Austin Healey Club of America !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519157462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036193, "authorName": "Shenton79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shenton79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much are those wheels? Why are they such a big deal?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036196, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wheels are 800 ea.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519157486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036198, "authorName": "Neraho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neraho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was fun, thanks. I had it would go for $57k on a side bet, but close. Crazy little process here but very cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519157488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036200, "authorName": "bdskipper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdskipper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We've got one of these that's tucked away in a barn and will never see the light of day. \r\n It's wrapped-up in a family dispute. The ol' gal belongs ON THE ROAD.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1519157518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036208, "authorName": "bimmrr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looked and think awt might be on other side of the pond, oh well, guess this Healey might be heading back closer to its roots.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036210, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bdskipper, let me know if you need a moderator in that dispute", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036214, "authorName": "bdskipper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdskipper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meteor10 How can we connect?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519157728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036223, "authorName": "oppie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oppie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know this car and it\u2019s a beautiful Healey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519157894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036351, "authorName": "Lspank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lspank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In my view, VERY well bought! Congratulations!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519159428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2036562, "authorName": "Guido36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guido36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree - a great buy. I had an extremely hard time not registering to bid on this BN7 and had to remind myself that I have nowhere to put it and I am looking for a BN2. I love the semi comp look with the faux Dunlop wheels (Realm Engineering?) One of Pete Farmer\u2019s BN4/BN7 hardtops with roof mount vent scoop and drilled alumnium braces would just add to the rugged charm. I am a big fan of the flat screen Healeys When they were true roadsters. After that they became wussified cabriolets with roll up windows and somehow lost their charm.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1519162203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2037595, "authorName": "meteor10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meteor10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bdskipper sorry I was just making a (bad) joke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519221458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2054339, "authorName": "Surfside88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfside88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. Very nice. I'm a much bigger fan of the Mk111 having drove one in 1969 when I was 17. You don't get over something like that. Ever. And wire wheels are a must. I settled on a mint 1995 Mercedes Benz SL500. The grin on my face is the same.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1519885549, "type": "comment"}]