[{"id": 12225777, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 998, "content": "$998 bid placed by Automark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692382633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12225780, "authorName": "bhoffma1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhoffma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun color! I love it!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692382641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12225830, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too Love all of the different colours it can be! Just change the lighting, and, Wow! Great how even the valve / rocker cover got a special colour treatment! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692382978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12225901, "authorName": "JGLcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jglcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This mini reminds me of our family's orange Austin America that I drove in 1970 & 1971. I'm warming up to this Mini Cooper because of the color and the fun I had driving the Austin America. I'll be watching the bids on this one closely. \ud83e\udd17JL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692383436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12225921, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller , Will you please post the date code stampings from the wiper motor and the boot latch inner surface? Thanks in advance, and,\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692383571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12225934, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First time seeing actual arches in chrome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692383660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12226043, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also a compression test is not something I've seen included in pics for minis. Bravo seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692384269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12226081, "authorName": "mark01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Mini you have there. The upgrades are quite tasteful and the car itself presents very well. I like the BMW Isetta in the background. I hope it brings what a car of this caliber deserves.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692384523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12226286, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for the positive feedback. The color is truly unique and it does change depending on the time of day and how the sun hits it. The interior is nicely done and the car comes with lots of extra parts along with extra material to cover the rear wheel arches on the inside.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692385363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12226501, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@automark I am not seeing any date stamps on the wiper motor or on the inside of the rear hatch inner surface. It is possible that the markings on the wiper motor are under the strap and I really don't want to remove it. If it is something crucial, I can see what I can do. The wipers work. Here are a couple of pics I just took of the area you are asking about.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692386311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12226550, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JGLcars this isn't a Cooper.\nA nicely slightly modified MINI.\nI had thought at first this might have been exported from CA.... but the tail lights are wrong for a anadian MkIV. I guess that could have been swapped out with some work.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692386470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12226592, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mayjer Thank you for your comment. I was told that this was imported to the USA from the UK in the early 80s. Remained with the same family until I got it. Please reference the letter from the British Heritage Society as to the origin. I can't speak to the tail lights, they may have been replaced over the years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692386629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12226798, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The tail lights are correct if it was a UK car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692387556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12226846, "authorName": "BubbaMcCranky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubbamccranky/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by BubbaMcCranky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692387799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12226946, "authorName": "spencer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can the horn and dome light be repaired under the \"SUPERCOVER!\" program?\r\n It looks like the advantages of the program were studied and it was registered as soon as possible per the strong suggestion that the new owner do so.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692388273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12229159, "authorName": "Gks2610", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gks2610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone please explain the difference between mini Cooper, mini minor, mini Morris, Austin mini, mini clubman, mini barap gleer, etc? I'm so confused by these classic minis.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692396561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12229969, "authorName": "wildchefbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildchefbill/", "bidAmount": 1978, "content": "$1,978 bid placed by wildchefbill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692400298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12230618, "authorName": "falconergarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/falconergarage/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by falconergarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692407702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12231354, "authorName": "SilverVP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silvervp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gks2610 thanks for raising this Question. I second you as I also need to be educated on the same. Also until 2000 they had these same classic looks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692431257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12231806, "authorName": "Kaymatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaymatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paint reminds me of the Mustang mystic color. Too cool! Nice looking Mini. And I like the picture of the trailer with the 2 cars on it. Is the Isetta part of the deal? Lol . Happy bidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692450640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12232330, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BMW has a good overview of different variations, as they now own the brand. Morris and Austin were the two original manufacturers of the mini. Two different factory locations with minor trim differences. I think both under BMC which became British Leyland and the mini was then the name. Coopers were named after John Cooper who took the original car and essentially modified the engine and changed a few other things like front disc brakes and changing from the magic wand shifter to a remote shifter. Specific timelines on things and more details are located here. https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/history/historische-modelluebersicht-mini.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692456465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12233212, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kaymatt thank you for the feedback. The color is really cool. As far as the Isetta, this is my second one. It is getting restored this winter and hopefullly will be up for sale by spring. It is a beautiful car with lots of patina. I debated if I wanted to sell it as is or restore it. They are worth much more when restored, but for the right price, anything can happen.. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692464022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12236585, "authorName": "jk123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jk123/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by jk123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692479079, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12237317, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vitaminc914, Do you have the interior door handles that I presume were not re installed after the re trim?\nHow do you currently close the doors, roll the windows down?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692488324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12238223, "authorName": "1071S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1071s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gks2610. Ayoka is kinda correct. However, Austin and Morris were gone by the time the Mini came along. They had become divisions of BMC \u2026. Think Pontiac, Chev and Cadillac as part of GM.. Minis were produced as Austins and Morrisis and Wolseleys and Riley\u2019s until the 70s wh.en they became just Minis\u2026. As and Ms were the same car in a slightly different dress\u2026 really just separated by grilles, trim, colours and badges\u2026.. and sold though different dealers. Ws and Rs shared a body style with their own colours and badges etc .\r\n\r\nWhile Austins and Morri were built in different factories, all Cooper S were built in one factory\u2026. Again, same car different faces.\r\n\r\nCooper and Minor were different models within the Austin/Morris line up. Clubman\u2019s are a model within the Mini stable.\r\n\r\nThen of course, there are Innocentis and Authis which were Minis built under licence in different countries.\r\n\r\nBut\u2026.. I have no idea what a mini Barack greer might be \u2026 a small Indian sandwich perhaps???", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1692515926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12238490, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1071S thanks for the correction. I was not sure exactly how it all started.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692534414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12238515, "authorName": "Derwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At seller...nice looking mini. Did you\r\nrecalibrate the transmission speedometer drive to match the 12 inch wheels.\r\nAlso, rust is mentioned in the typed description, but there are no pictures that I could find. Could you give us a look at the rust please ?\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692535003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12238540, "authorName": "Derwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gks2610 Both the Innocenti and Authi brands certainly were around during the Austin and Morris mini days. Also, they were built in over a dozen different countries during the haydays. Cheers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692535346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12239624, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@derwood As far as I know, the speedometer has not been recalibrated. Regarding the rust, the post mentions rust on underbody components. I honestly think this is a standard line that BaT uses on most listings. There is no rust to show. Some of the underbody components have discolored or may have some slight surface corrosion that can be cleaned with a wire brush. That is what they are referring to. The underneath of the Mini is clean. I did not want to spray any undercoating as I did not want someone to think I was hiding anything. If you look closely, you may see hints of evidence of the original green.color", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692549130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12239639, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@malsal I do have a set of door pulls on order and they will be included in the sale. When they did the interior, they did not replace them to give the car a cleaner look. I have not needed them as I just roll the window a bit when I shut the door. I have a set that should be here this week.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692549290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12242225, "authorName": "Gks2610", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gks2610/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the clarification", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692560078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12243879, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1071S\r\n@Gks2610 asked a huge question...lol\r\n\r\n\", Austin and Morris were gone by the time the Mini came along. \"\r\nNo , Morris Mini and Austin Mini....all under BMC, then Just MINI really after 1969 when it was Leyland......and the rest is too long of a story...lol\r\nAnd as for Cooper....most USAmericans think all of these are \"Mini Coopers\", they are not.\r\nAll Coopers are Minis, not all Minis are Coopers.\r\nGoogle the rest :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692584304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12244274, "authorName": "1071S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1071s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not really ..but I suppose it depends on how technical you wish to get... AFA Minis were concerned Austin and Morris were no longer manufacturing companies but rather divisions of BMC. Or maybe even divisions is the too strong a word???.. And, technically Minis were not made by \"Leyland\" ...who were a truck manufacturer which was folded into BMC when it all became BLMC...\r\n\r\nAnd, just being pedantic ...not all Coopers are Minis... Coopers had been building open wheelers and sports cars before the Mini came along.. :)\r\n\r\nI suppose we have to chat about trivialities because there's not much to say about the car itself... Although, I was very impressed by the compression figures. BAT seems to be a product of copy writers rather than car people... Why the emphasis on GTI valves (which are smaller than proper S valves) when there's no other info on what the new owner might be buying performance wise... I love the way BAT cars all get oil changes and new plugs... but quite often not even a decent vacuum before the photo shoots... (roll eyes).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692595998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12244461, "authorName": "vty777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vty777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this car a right to left steering conversion?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692616207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12245666, "authorName": "Derwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vitaminc914 Thank you. Very Nice \r\nMini. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692632797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12246256, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vty777 this is a LHD car not a converted one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692636964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12246290, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1071S I tend to change the oil and replace spark plugs when I can on all my cars before I sell them. I have a large collection and many don't get driven much so I always want to make sure that the new owner can enjoy them right away. I agree with your comments about vaccuming and I am guilty in this one for not doing a better job. In my defense, the pics were taken at a car show in a grassy field. What you see is a few grass clippings. If that is the biggest gripe about my car, I will take it and I will make sure it is vaccumed before delivery :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692637171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12248438, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this was a UK car, why would it be LHS?\r\nSuper simple to swap From right to left...the holes are already there in the floor....just need the rack.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692644831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12248582, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mayjer they are all UK cars, except for the Innocenti and any others produced under license. Most were LHD for export.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692645191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12248786, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol..I should clarify for those that need it.\r\nIf this was a UK market car....why is it LHS....it would have been swapped to RHS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692645770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12251368, "authorName": "1071S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1071s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vitamin I'm not having a go at you, rather BAT. Of corse you would do whatever us needed to present your car in its best light for sale.\r\n\r\nI would think that this includes things like adjusting the brakes, greasing the suspension, tuning the engine and fixing whatever minor faults or deficiencies that might exist.\r\n\r\nIts just seems a pat line from BAT that all cars have an oil and plug change when its obvious from the photos that many cars have not even been vacuumed...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692656500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12253226, "authorName": "vty777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vty777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer-a proper heritage certificate would help...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692700819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12253375, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vty777 the Heritage Certificate email that I included in the listing is a proper Heritage Certificate. When you order one, you have an option to get an email (cheaper) or a fancy certificate (more expensive). Both have the same information. \r\nMy reasoning for ordering mine is the car had no title when I got it and I needed proof of the year so I can submit for a title. It took some work, but I was able to get a clean MI title in my name.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692705478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12260995, "authorName": "infuriarsi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/infuriarsi/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by infuriarsi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692741224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12263318, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vitaminc914, a full Heritage certificate would give you a lot more information than what you have in your email version (see the current 1963 Mini auction for an example).\nOne line would denote lhd or rhd and it would also show the final destination market.\nLooking at the windscreen wiper set up its fitted to lhd specs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692787963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12265290, "authorName": "Rockchick31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockchick31/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Rockchick31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692808864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12271549, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@malsal the door pulls arrived and will be included. As far as the Heritage certificate, I just needed proof of year for titling purposes. If the new owner wants to know more, they can order one. It\u2019s very easy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692835499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12272031, "authorName": "infuriarsi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/infuriarsi/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by infuriarsi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692841000, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12273617, "authorName": "Carcrazyjfk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrazyjfk/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by Carcrazyjfk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692886965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12275533, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About 24hrs left. This is a NO RESERVE auction, the final bid wins it. So every bid may be the last bid. \r\nI will be around today and tomorrow if there are any last minute questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692898969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12277968, "authorName": "Seasun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seasun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you replaced the timing Belt? If so, when?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692906830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12278039, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seasun I don't believe these engines have timing belts, just a timing chain. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692907065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12278335, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a chain from factory.\r\nBelt kits are available, but don't believe this has one fitted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692908320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12279676, "authorName": "gneissgeologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gneissgeologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the gap above the grille because it's an MK1 grille and smaller than the original MKII grille?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692913734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12279837, "authorName": "Stevejohanson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevejohanson/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Stevejohanson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692915117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12279872, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gneissgeologist that is a part of it I am sure. I have a 72 mini also with an aftermarket earlier grill and it has the same gap.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692915499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12280747, "authorName": "gneissgeologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gneissgeologist/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by gneissgeologist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692925145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12280841, "authorName": "Carcrazyjfk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrazyjfk/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by Carcrazyjfk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692926539, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12281904, "authorName": "Olijmorris37", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olijmorris37/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Olijmorris37", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692966890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12282141, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only a few hours left and this is not even close to where it should be. In other words, if the final bid is anything less than $20K, someone is stealing this and getting the deal of the century. \r\nIf you are unsure of what a Mini should sell for, just check out previous BaT Auctions. \r\nGood luck to all, last bid wins it.. NO RESERVE, she is going home with someone today!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692969615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12282439, "authorName": "alek2004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alek2004/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by alek2004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692972531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12282918, "authorName": "barry1080", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barry1080/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by barry1080", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692975681, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12283208, "authorName": "Mamerico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mamerico/", "bidAmount": 5850, "content": "$5,850 bid placed by Mamerico", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692977888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12283273, "authorName": "eggjelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggjelly/", "bidAmount": 5950, "content": "$5,950 bid placed by eggjelly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692978376, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12283350, "authorName": "gbarton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbarton/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by gbarton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692978957, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12283407, "authorName": "eggjelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggjelly/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by eggjelly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692979361, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12283430, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 10\" wheel shown in photo 129 is either BWA or BWA style from the late 1970's.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692979630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12283512, "authorName": "jimsheldrup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimsheldrup/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by jimsheldrup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692980124, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12283595, "authorName": "eggjelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggjelly/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by eggjelly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692980515, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12284238, "authorName": "BubbaMcCranky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubbamccranky/", "bidAmount": 7978, "content": "$7,978 bid placed by BubbaMcCranky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692983904, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285280, "authorName": "eggjelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggjelly/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by eggjelly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692987122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285367, "authorName": "RRBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The red 1963 Mini just sold here on BaT for $$36,000 in case anyone cares to know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692987361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12285410, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RRBob - that one was a Mini Cooper with the 1.4L motor and the other Cooper mods. This is NOT a Cooper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692987476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12285427, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gamtmann @alek2004 @tvbxpc1166 @rockchick31 here is your chance at another Mini", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692987533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12285446, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shdurland I don't know if the 1.4L motor is a plus or not on a 1963 car. Personally, I like them as original as possible. The red one was a very nice car but so is this one :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692987601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12285572, "authorName": "Kaymatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaymatt/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Kaymatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692988086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285668, "authorName": "Kaymatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaymatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This mini does the same thing as the red mini at half the cost. And most people wouldn\u2019t know the difference", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1692988434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12285694, "authorName": "eggjelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggjelly/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by eggjelly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692988547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285747, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I cannot emphasize the amount of smiles I get when I am driving this car. This is my 2nd Mini and very few cars I have owned can generate as many smiles from everyone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692988776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12285804, "authorName": "Chilly22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chilly22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the car, too bad I can\u2019t convince the wife", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692989003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12285836, "authorName": "TheCoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thecoak/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by TheCoak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285841, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chilly22 - time to trade the wife in for a newer model?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1692989141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12285845, "authorName": "eggjelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggjelly/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by eggjelly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989148, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285847, "authorName": "BubbaMcCranky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubbamccranky/", "bidAmount": 9750, "content": "$9,750 bid placed by BubbaMcCranky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989159, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285851, "authorName": "Kaymatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaymatt/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Kaymatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285855, "authorName": "BubbaMcCranky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubbamccranky/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by BubbaMcCranky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989188, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285864, "authorName": "Kaymatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaymatt/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Kaymatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285867, "authorName": "eggjelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggjelly/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by eggjelly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989214, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285881, "authorName": "Kaymatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaymatt/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Kaymatt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285890, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please everyone! Why aren't you waiting to bid in the last 90 seconds like every other auction? :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692989297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12285911, "authorName": "eggjelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggjelly/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by eggjelly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285924, "authorName": "Just_me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just love this Mini. I would lose the chrome wheel arches but other than that it has so much pizazz compared to my black over black Mini.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12285953, "authorName": "Joeroco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeroco/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Joeroco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285959, "authorName": "BubbaMcCranky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubbamccranky/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by BubbaMcCranky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285974, "authorName": "Rockchick31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockchick31/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Rockchick31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285976, "authorName": "Joeroco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeroco/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Joeroco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285979, "authorName": "Rockchick31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockchick31/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Rockchick31", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12285971, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@just_me the chrome arches are removable or can be painted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286001, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every bid is a winning bid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286002, "authorName": "bjones95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjones95/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by bjones95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12286014, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kaymatt...this MINI has about 1/3 the HP as the red one....you most definitely will feel it :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286024, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mayjer it is not about the speed, but about feeling like you are going fast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286033, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone is about to have a lot of fun with this...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286035, "authorName": "bjones95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjones95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/25/23 for $17,500 to bjones95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989810, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12286049, "authorName": "caea_63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caea_63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "U STOLE IT. WELL DONE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286052, "authorName": "Vitaminc914 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vitaminc914/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @bjones95 you are a true winner today. Happy Friday to you and I will be in touch shortly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286053, "authorName": "Chilly22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chilly22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving and seeing all the \u201cthumbs up\u201d makes driving the Mini worth it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1692989841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286055, "authorName": "KenTillyUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kentillyuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kaymatt. They would soon know the difference once they had driven both cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286034, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer - at the current bid you can increase the HP to the same as the Cooper for well under an additional $21,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286100, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy. Cool Mini. Love the chrome moldings. Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692989974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12286118, "authorName": "Kaymatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaymatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer and seller! Buyer got a smokin deal!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692990034, "type": "comment"}]