[{"id": 14083551, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by ekmcmullen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712097080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14083813, "authorName": "tim_t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This appears to be as good as they get.. honestly described, the modications subtle and obviously done by someone with good knowledge of these cars ..rack and pinion steering conversion, later saloon engine block ( which has improved rear main bearing seal) brakes updated with later style calipers, the stronger 72 spoke wheels.. cooling system upgrades..and above all the Overdrive, which really adds to overall useability and relaxed cruising.... clearly whoever restored this car knew what they were doing .. I much prefer the steering wheel to the original version.. the small area's of chassis corrosion should be a non issue..not a big deal to fix.. and the interior looks superb.. one of the nicer and more thoughtfully restored ones Ive seen offered for sale..GLWTA ..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712099568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14083938, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tim_t\nThank you for your informative opening comment to my 1960 SP250.\n\nWelcome to the auction of my SP. Please take the time to review the information posted and the historical documentation in the photos of an earlier owner of the car. \nI maybe underselling the car, but I am wanting bidders to be fully informed. The car is an excellent driver quality example. I am looking forward to the week leading up to those last two minutes of bidding, reading your comments and answering your questions. Happy to provide additional photos and video as requested.\nI can't believe this is the third SP in a row on BaT. Each of the SPs have represented different sectors of the market. The first appeared to be a 'barn find' and got running, the second (ended today) a nicely restored car and mine a long term ownership solid driver with sensible mods and an honest patina.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712100709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14083990, "authorName": "Daimlerdude10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daimlerdude10/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Daimlerdude10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712101021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14084732, "authorName": "John_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely SP. With all the right modifications. Overdrive makes a huge difference. As does rack and pinion steering, as does a good radiator and two fans. Etc. As Laurence, the SP archivist, points out, these are wonderful cars that were somewhat underdeveloped. There's a host of things you can do, it's an endless project. Switch to negative Earth, relocate the battery to the trunk, six-blade upgrade to the original four blade water pump....driving it is nice too, of course.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712109329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14085087, "authorName": "collector342", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collector342/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by collector342", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712114500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14085616, "authorName": "Daimlerdude10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daimlerdude10/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Daimlerdude10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712143233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14085658, "authorName": "Jim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Possibly the only SP250 with back-up lights", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712144745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14087451, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some additional information\r\n\r\n1. Why am I selling\r\nIts the common excuse of I am simply not using it much anymore and I am looking to downsize and have more room in my garage.\r\n\r\n2. Annotated photos\r\nIf you have gone through all the photos you will see I have added some annotation to some for additional context and explanation.\r\n\r\n3. Spares\r\nI am including a number of spares and removed parts with the car. This includes:\r\na. A new windshield/windscreen\r\nb. A rear axle (possibly incomplete) which are very rare and can be worth $500 and upwards\r\nc. Original radiator\r\nd. The original steering setup, less the steering wheel because I think I sold it.\r\ne. Front vertical links (used/worn). These are unique to the SP and replacements when available are probably around the $1000-1500 EACH. The ones included are probably too worn and would need refurbishing if its possible (metal spraying process?)\r\nf. All the spares may fit on a standard wood pallet that I can possibly strap down ready for collection. If you don't want all the parts then we can negotiate what you do/don't want, but there will be no price changes.\r\n\r\n4. UK buyers\r\nIf there are any potential UK buyers for the car then I can help a bit with shipping. I will work with a shipper (of your choosing) in getting the car to the port of Charleston at no additional cost. I also have a UK bank account if that would ease a transaction. I am known to Laurence and a couple of other UK SP owners who can vouch for me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712162197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14097462, "authorName": "Jim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Jim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712250101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14099268, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am just checking in now we\u2019re a couple of days into the auction to see if there are any requests for additional information, photos or video. So far the listing covers all the main bases for a BaT auction.\r\n\r\n\u2022\tCold start video (that was after 24 hours after the car last ran and the ambient air temp. after I pushed the car out of the garage was about 50 deg F)\r\n\u2022\tDriving video (including \"giving it some beans\")\r\n\u2022\tGood, Bad & Ugly photos\r\n\u2022\tJaguar/Daimler Heritage Certificate\r\n\u2022\tVehicle history evidence from a previous owner (see photos)\r\n\u2022\tCompression test (cold engine, all spark plugs removed, throttle wide open, 3-5 full cranks per cylinder)\r\n\u2022\tService & parts history notes, factory service manual on CD, SP250 history book\r\n\u2022\tAcknowledged good SP250 upgrades\r\n\u2022\t\u201cFree\u201d spares", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712256377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14103170, "authorName": "Daimlerdude10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daimlerdude10/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Daimlerdude10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712272901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14114117, "authorName": "lauriej1s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lauriej1s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is not much I can add to this listing as 13sixty, whom I personally know, has been thorough in the explanation of his car. The seller, who has a depth of knowledge of these cars, when visiting the UK has helped us on a number of occasions, when we have been showcasing our Club at the largest indoor UK Classic Car Show. \r\n\r\nLaurence SP250 Historian & Archivist", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712406466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14117486, "authorName": "GraniteCoast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/granitecoast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought the right-side drive could be fun. I could easily get the mail, parallel park, and be closer to all the ladies I drive by so they could more easily fall in love with me.\r\n I called a British car shop where I live to ask their opinion and if they'd consider a conversion project to Left-Hand drive. He said: \"Well, that'd be QUITE an undertaking. It's not just the wheel and pedals, but all the controls, linkages to throttle, transmission, new brake line routing, the wheel instrumentation, reupholstery, quite a lot.\"\r\n\r\nI said: \"Why not leave it as is - what's wrong with right-side drive?\"\r\n\r\nAnswer: \"Well, you think that. Then you are looking at the back right wall of a Mack truck and want to pass it, but yoou can't peek at ALL around it to the left to see if it's safe to. So you gotta just take a chance and 'swing SIGNIFICANTLY left' to 'check'. And you meet the OTHER Mack truck coming RIGHT at you. I'd wait for a Right-Side drive car.\"\r\n\r\nDeflated, but aware.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712430723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14120815, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With regards to right hand drive (RHD), in my 17 years of ownership I\u2019ve never found myself stuck behind a Mack truck. As for overtaking, that has simply required some common road sense in reading the situation and adjusting accordingly. I\u2019ve never had an \u201coh sh*t\u201d moment due to RHD.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712488773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14120832, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess I am lucky, in 17 years of ownership I have never found myself stuck behind a Mack or any other truck needing to overtake. When I have needed to overtake I apply common road sense and plan a little more and have no issue overtaking. Driving a RHD car isn't that big of a deal at all. It's also a 64 year old car that you have to drive with a degree of heightened awareness on today's roads.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712489556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14121075, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GraniteCoast\r\nMy apologies, I accidently flagged your post. Doing this on a mobile phone screen isn\u2019t easy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712495284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14122345, "authorName": "CAVictor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cavictor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everytime I see one of these I think of a grouper fish. The TR4 front end was supposedly styled after a boxer dog's face.. So, I guess you never know!\r\n\r\nOne drove by an outdoor cafe I was at, sounded great.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712508439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14127010, "authorName": "Jim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim/", "bidAmount": 13999, "content": "$13,999 bid placed by Jim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712574261, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14128349, "authorName": "Daimlerdude10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daimlerdude10/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Daimlerdude10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712589888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14135826, "authorName": "NEWTONWELCH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newtonwelch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great body lines , seems way to low on price .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712634819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14136373, "authorName": "Jim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim/", "bidAmount": 14999, "content": "$14,999 bid placed by Jim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712662907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14136516, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning to the last day of the auction. Thank you for the bids so far.\r\nComments have been much lower than I was expecting, so either BaT and myself did a bang up job with the listing or......?\r\nI'll be checking progress today to answer any last questions.\r\nThis car isn't a show car, but an honest and very strong driver that won't disappoint. The buyer can be rest assured they can get this car home and literally jump in every day and enjoy from day 1 as is, before deciding what to do next.\r\nJust to reiterate this car has the Jaguar sourced full synchromesh gearbox from the E-Type and MK2 saloons/sedans etc. with the Laycock electric overd-drive on 4th gear. The gearbox is not stressed at all with this drivetrain and the overdrive drops engine rpm by about 500rpm for better cruising.\r\n**WORD OF WARNING re the over-drive - Never have the OD engaged when reversing the car as damage can result to the OD**", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712665986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14136640, "authorName": "Daimler250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daimler250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car should sell for 40k! These are great cars, believe me,I\u2019ve had mine for 25 years", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712667926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14137140, "authorName": "LarryCorvette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrycorvette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you arrange/assist with shipping?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712674589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14137219, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LarryCorvette\r\nI am flexible to store the car and parts until the buyer has arranged shipping/collection. I will be aim to be present for the collection of the car. \r\n\r\nI will not enter into looking for or arranging shipping for the buyer.\r\n\r\nIf the buyer is overseas I will assist with getting the car to the port of Charleston.\r\n\r\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712675401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14137353, "authorName": "Aaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These little Edward Turner hemis are superb. Amongst my collection is a \u201869 Daimler 250 V8 saloon and after a fairly comprehensive mechanical refresh two summers ago, I\u2019ve been enjoying it a ton and the sound they make is unbelievable for such a small powerplant. For anyone questioning serviceability and parts, neither are that big a deal and things are readily available in the UK from a handful of vendors. This car is really well sorted out and I\u2019ve no doubt the new owner will be very pleased with this rather rare acquisition!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712676656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14138209, "authorName": "LarryCorvette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrycorvette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @13sixty I'm in California so that shuts me out. Good luck with your sale!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712682152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14140410, "authorName": "66Cooper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66cooper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To all hung up on RHD\u2026you are making too much out of it. As others have said, I\u2019ve never had an issue. You might have to reach a bit more at the drive thru but that\u2019s what passengers are for! They are getting a free ride, make them work for it. :-)\r\n\r\nI have put over 50k on my RHD cars and I find it just fun. You are buying a British car, go for it! In for a penny in, in for a pound. \r\n\r\nI own classic minis and an SP in RHD, wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. As I have said on other auctions, these cars are cool, rare and unique, with an absolute jewel of a motor!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712689935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14141751, "authorName": "Msperber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msperber/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Msperber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712694149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14141781, "authorName": "Aaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll second the comment below re RHD. It really is no big deal at all. I have over 10 RHD cars and none of them, from a Mini Cooper Spi to my Daimler saloon are at all difficult to drive or maneuver. If you can\u2019t drive RHD you shouldn\u2019t be driving LHD!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712694273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14141853, "authorName": "mitchsilver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchsilver/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by mitchsilver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712694536, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14141862, "authorName": "Msperber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msperber/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Msperber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712694596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14141866, "authorName": "mitchsilver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mitchsilver/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by mitchsilver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712694607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14141872, "authorName": "Msperber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msperber/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Msperber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712694621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14141912, "authorName": "Jim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim/", "bidAmount": 16666, "content": "$16,666 bid placed by Jim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712694736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14141920, "authorName": "Msperber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msperber/", "bidAmount": 16925, "content": "$16,925 bid placed by Msperber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712694761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14141956, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 4/9/24 at $16,925", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712694882, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14141977, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for your bids. I am somewhat surprised at the result.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712694955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14141996, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me too.\n\nThere's a lot of luck involved in a seven day auction. Sometimes good. Sometimes bad.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712695020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14142032, "authorName": "VerySouth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/verysouth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fortunatley BAT allowed you to have a reserve. That's not always the case", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712695127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14142065, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't get how a project SP last November sold for $24,500 on BaT. Just depends who's bidding on the day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712695249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14142148, "authorName": "LarryCorvette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrycorvette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In my case I didn\u2019t bid due to location of the car. RHD was not a factor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712695531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14142160, "authorName": "Mike0Ryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike0ryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am a bit curious about why BAT would not provide transportation arrangements?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712695592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14142174, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are on my bucket list and I would've bid if I wasn't juggling so many balls in the air.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712695648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14142279, "authorName": "pjbowman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjbowman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No surprise at RNM, not even close.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712696007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14142378, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@13sixty ... it would behoove you to look me up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712696374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14142644, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike0Ryan\r\nI think BaT said they couldn\u2019t arrange shipping due to the parts I was also including in the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712697397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14142769, "authorName": "Mike0Ryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike0ryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@13sixty Interesting and something I will remember. Perhaps I might decide to not include my spare parts (e.g. unrestored hardtop) so as to insure that BAT transport is an option for buyers. Let the successful buyer decide if the parts are worth making additional shipping arrangements. Thank you for sharing your experience.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712697854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14143027, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mcorrallo\r\nNot sure how to get in touch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712699173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14143109, "authorName": "John_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@13sixty, I bought the green project car last November. It actually wasn't a project, needed a few things but is a surprisingly well developed car with all the desirable modifications. I am shocked at where yours ended up. BAT has been a reasonably good market for SPs. Yours deserved to wind up at the upper tier of the value range. The market is continuing to soften though and I think there is just a lot more caution out there. I think you had a combination of a bad week (maybe the eclipse?) and an unforgiving market. Obviously not a reflection on the value of your car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712700005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14143197, "authorName": "Msperber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msperber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As high bidder I have not been contacted buy the seller, additionally I am reasonably close so pick up is easy , seller contact me", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712700755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14143785, "authorName": "Msperber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msperber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can bat connect with the seller to contact the high bidder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712707747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14143961, "authorName": "13sixty (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/13sixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Msperber\r\nI just saw the BaT email and have responded.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712709693, "type": "comment"}]