[{"id": 9665192, "authorName": "mikeor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hats off to you @pauldrury on a very nice restoration and a great presentation here! Well done. Now just add some videos to the listing and watch the interest soar!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664575935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9665407, "authorName": "TrixieRacer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trixieracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pinstripes...I always love pinstripes on a TR6. I remember watching my brother Rex add pinstripes to one of his TR6s. Learned some new words that day as he was very meticulous...over and over again. Very nice looking overall!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664576801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9665428, "authorName": "Equiricky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/equiricky/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Equiricky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664576948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9665455, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well maintained, long owned, iconic, timeless classic, British sports car. It doesn't get much nicer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664577104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9665918, "authorName": "Wstcolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstcolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any videos of it running?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664580678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9665984, "authorName": "Triumphtrsix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumphtrsix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply gorgeous! I like the red strip in the grille; it\u2019s a nice touch. I look forward to seeing videos and hearing her roar.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664581510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9665989, "authorName": "Jeburchell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeburchell/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Jeburchell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664581563, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9665993, "authorName": "Equiricky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/equiricky/", "bidAmount": 12350, "content": "$12,350 bid placed by Equiricky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664581607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9666003, "authorName": "Jeburchell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeburchell/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Jeburchell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664581715, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9666111, "authorName": "Bigben1996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigben1996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m not a car guy, just an admirer :) so excuse me for what is probably a stupid question\u2026picture 61\u2026what is the black stuff in the background of the pic?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664583004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9666540, "authorName": "Stevek22222", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevek22222/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is all the electrical working as it should?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664588087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9667388, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot to like with this one -- she speaks for herself....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664620946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9667795, "authorName": "pauldrury (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauldrury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Replies: \r\nStevek2222 - all electrical is working. Entirely new wiring harness front to rear installed ~1992. All light sockets and inspected and replaced if necessary. All bulbs glow strong and the turn signals even flash faster than most Lucas systems!\r\n\r\nBigben - the \"black stuff\" is a light coat of rubberized undercoating spray inside the wheel wells for protection/sound.\r\n\r\nWstcolo - I had trouble uploading videos of TR running. It runs/sounds strong. No miss or pops.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664631088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9668680, "authorName": "RileyMPH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rileymph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous color!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664640670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9670512, "authorName": "TR6racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr6racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice seeing a real Ansa exhaust, I wish they would make these again. This one should do well. You have owned yours 3 years longer the I have owned mine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664650266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9670676, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pauldrury IF you add the '@' before the user name, you will send an email directly to the user. It also looks nicer. Good luck, the car looks great.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664651106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9673956, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice TR6 and very original outside the paint color. I am surprised to see all the extra hoses associated with the smog equipment still on there. As a 74, I believe none of that is needed even here in CA right ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664680800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9673957, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by TDC40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664680843, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9674061, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was told that some TR6s were optioned with limited slip differentials (LSD). Might this be one of those lucky ones ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664683468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9674147, "authorName": "Majortom26", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majortom26/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Majortom26", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664686890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9675302, "authorName": "Bigben1996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigben1996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller I know you said you were working on adding videos\u2026are you expecting that to be resolved prior to the end of bidding?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664724632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9679898, "authorName": "Dr.T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr.t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TDC40\r\nLSD was never a factory option. A popular swap is to the Nissan diff, which can be had w/LSD.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664757802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9680774, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dr.T\r\nThanks for your input. I suspect you are right but I did read the same thing in an old Petrolicious article on the TR6. Probably an error floating around the internet. I had a green TR6 in high school 3 decades ago that had extremely rusty floorboards. Is rust a prevalent problem on these cars. Perhaps the Seller can comment on the State of rust on this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664781992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9680775, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by TDC40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664782018, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9680824, "authorName": "Alfaman105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfaman105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jaguar certainly have some great colors..... kudos to the seller for choosing the color... looks superb on the TR6.... perfect match with interior color choice too.... well done!!\n\nOverall, very nice car that should do well here..... good luck!\n\nBTW- great panel gaps for a TR6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664792786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9681104, "authorName": "Bigben1996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigben1996/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Bigben1996", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664801674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9685623, "authorName": "ima68tr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ima68tr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice makeover on this one with a minimum of alterations from original - apart from metallic paint which was never used by TRIUMPH on the TR6 or earlier TRs. \r\nIt sports aluminum trim rings, now very rare and a couple of them aren't even curb rashed.\r\nAs for LSD, even with 150 BHP like the rest of the world got ( this would have 104-106 BHP ) it is of scant use off the racetrack. For 170+ BHP it starts to make a little sense as then mashing the throttle in 2nd gear can spin a tire. I would look at a Quaife or Salsbury LSD with the original differential instead of going metric/Japanese. \r\nThe interior is nicely done, sports an original steering wheel with what looks like a Wheelskins cover, a good choice which feels better in the grip than the skinny wheels of the earlier cars. Missing are the door top pads with pulls, nor are TR4 chrome door pulls fitted as enterprising '250 and 6 owners have done using the original punchouts in the inner door skin. \r\nThe red stripe mud and snow Coker tires will keep up with the car in standard form, but 150 BHP ( if sought and achieved ) will outrun them. \r\nPhotos of the underbody and driving video will help bids if flattering :) \r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664827984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9688901, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by TDC40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664854239, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9688907, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any receipts or records to share on the maintenance and restoration work ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664854421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9688996, "authorName": "pauldrury (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauldrury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Replies: All panels, frame and suspension are rust free. Floor pans are solid and rubber floor plugs in place.\r\n\r\nChose to reveal body color on door tops rather than door top pads/pulls. Note no snaps on outer door top for tonneau cover. Engineered a rigid solution to affix tonneau to door top. Same clean theory on inner door skins. Chose to omit punchouts/pulls. The pull pockets, with chrome lip, are in parts box.\r\n\r\nSome receipts/records since 1992. Motor, trans, diff done in ~1986 done Jaguar builder and me - no receipts (other than for beers).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664855733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9689363, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pauldrury\r\nThank You for the responses. The car comes across as being very fresh from restoration work but it sounds like the major items were done in the 80s so 30+ years ago. Is that correct ? Can you provide rough timeline for:\r\nBody & Paint, Interior, drivetrain, and suspension.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664877534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9690739, "authorName": "pauldrury (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauldrury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TDC40:\r\n\r\nMotor/drive-train/differential/ANSA exhaust: 1986/87\r\nSuspension/brakes/u-joints: 1989\r\nDash/wiring harness/starter/flywheel: 1991\r\nBody/Paint/all grommets/assembly components: 1991\r\nSeat frame blast & paint/padding/skins/carpet/Cox & Buckles interior/top/audio: 1991\r\nDistributor/plugs/tune/wiper motor: 1993\r\nHave kids and restore a house: 1993-2004\r\nWheel strip/paint/Coker tires: 2005\r\nMaster cylinder/brakes/Strombergs: 2006\r\nTrunk/tonneau/visors/seatbelts: 2012\r\nShocks/radiator/plugs/hoses/lever shocks: 2014\r\nGen. maintenance, balance Strombergs, wax/polish/detail: Constant\r\n\r\nReceipts and service records for most of the above have been located.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664898425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9691251, "authorName": "Bigben1996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigben1996/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Bigben1996", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664902135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9691317, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pauldrury\r\n\r\nThank You for the timeline. It matches mine pretty well including kids and house. Lol. I think some additional photos of the underside along with a starting and driving video would really help prospective bidders like myself get confidence in the car. But I understand, easier said than done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664902457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9697629, "authorName": "Wstcolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstcolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When can we expect to see videos of it running? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664937730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9697776, "authorName": "pauldrury (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauldrury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wstcolo\r\n\r\nWas wrestling with uploads when your comment arrive. Videos in place. I'm no videographer, so will keep my day job. If problems, reach me and we can arrange an alternative.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664940364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9698203, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well Done Paul, car looks and sounds sharp. Thank You.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664969086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9698205, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by TDC40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664969108, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9698208, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My son has good taste and wants it real bad.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664969182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9702946, "authorName": "Bigben1996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigben1996/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Bigben1996", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665001600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9703392, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pauldrury\r\nDo you by any chance have any Polaroids of when the body and paint was done. Since you did a color change, was the car truly stripped down (ie with the doors, glass, trunk, hood, interior, and engine removed) ? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665003535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9704075, "authorName": "pauldrury (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauldrury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TDC40. Sorry, but no, I don't have pictures of the repaint process back to 1991. The body was not disassembled (i.e. door/hood/trunk/engine/glass removal). The entire car was not stripped to bare metal, only in critical areas to ensure no rust. There was not rust or bondo, all panels original. \r\n\r\nAll interior, weather strip, grommets, hardware, lights, etc. were removed before paint, so as close to a disassembled respray as one can get. Jambs/hinges consistent exterior color and only a hint of the OEM French Blue code 126 can be seen in engine compartment near battery box.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1665007129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9706045, "authorName": "TDC40", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdc40/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by TDC40", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665028779, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9708251, "authorName": "TRG59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trg59/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by TRG59", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665075266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9713195, "authorName": "pcltampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcltampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller did this car spend time in Florida and have black interior?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665093720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9713471, "authorName": "pauldrury (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauldrury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pcltampa. The car was not in FL when I purchased it in 1984 and has only been in TX and IL during my ownership. I have no knowledge whether it was in FL prior to my purchase. Yes, OEM interior was black.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1665094613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9713681, "authorName": "pcltampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcltampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reason I asked because I owned this color TR (not a popular non standard color) in Florida early 2000\u2019s with black interior", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665095269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9715502, "authorName": "pauldrury (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauldrury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interested parties: While not unprecedented, an uncommon event. Seller has decided to terminate the auction and retain the car indefinitely. Please do not submit further bids.\r\n\r\nSeller is respectful of your time and did not want parties to invest more toward the conclusion of the auction. Seller is in contact with BaT to close the matter. Thanks for your interest.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1665110995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9715516, "authorName": "Wstcolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstcolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This site is something else.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1665111242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9716112, "authorName": "Sully52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sully52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alrighty then. Onward.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665142195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9716124, "authorName": "Brian50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably worried about another RNM!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665142532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9716458, "authorName": "TRG59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trg59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was the reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665148075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9716472, "authorName": "s35flyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s35flyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If a bidder wins and does not execute, they are banned. I wonder what happens when a seller does not execute. Not cool.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1665148317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9716771, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a1973 TR6 finished in the French Blue. It was a really fun car to own as a young man. BUT..... when I bought her I was not enthralled with the color but figured I\u2019d warm up to the shade. I never did. Color was one of the reasons I parted with it. So I\u2019m a big fan of the color change. Love the early seats, but probably most would prefer the original seats to maintain originality. Same regarding the OEM exhaust. Few cars ever have sounded as good as an original TR6. But if you must convert then the Anza would be my choice also. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665151471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717017, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very odd that the @seller refereed to themselves in the third person. Confusingly worded enough to sound as if BAT was inline with this. I am sure they are not.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1665153537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717119, "authorName": "Sully52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sully52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strange the clock is still ticking down, and the listing is still active. Don't recall having seen this before.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1665154289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717152, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sully52 I think the seller is dreaming. BAT doesn't cancel an auction because the seller gets cold feet.\r\n\r\nI can only imagine something exotic like that the seller is not the real owner but is a family member and so some 'family' issue arose where the seller didn't have authority to sell.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1665154516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717288, "authorName": "dbert8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbert8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've seen BaT cancel auctions, but only when something significant about the car has changed since the auction went live. Like, damage, theft, lost title, etc. Sellers cannot just change their minds.\n\nIf you want this car, I suggest you keep bidding.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1665155588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717318, "authorName": "Wstcolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wstcolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weird. Guys talks like he's the owner in some posts and like he isn't in others.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1665155794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717446, "authorName": "pcltampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcltampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just made a post about my comment below and BAT erased it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1665156744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717495, "authorName": "pcltampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcltampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can\u2019t be 100% sure if the car is mine since I don\u2019t have the chassis info in front but as I stated below the chances of someone painting a TR this color (not a TR color) are low probability. If it\u2019s the same car I owned it for about 5 years in early 2000\u2019s", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665157172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717507, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am tempted to flag the sellers last comment as \"not constructive\". Anyone else? I guess it won't help anyone, but I think it would be appropriate.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1665157255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717556, "authorName": "nomad1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nomad1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even if the auction were to proceed to it's conclusion, it is very difficult to force an unwilling owner of any real property to sell anything. It can be done but is rarely worth the fight. BaT should remove the listing and ban the seller.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1665157525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717574, "authorName": "pcltampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcltampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "59turner are you referring to my comment?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665157659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717590, "authorName": "59turner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59turner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pcltampa No, the sellers last comment. With regards to your missing comment, sometimes the web site does have flukes, but sometimes there is a filter for content if 'extreme' words are used. No one knows what is on that list, but some posts just do go to the dumpster. Try a different wording and your ideas can be posted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665157830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717795, "authorName": "Sully52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sully52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bizarro World.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1665159501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9717862, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An early case of Seller's Remorse? Back in college I restored one of these. mid-way through the restoration I drove it from NY to Miami, nonstop, over the Christmas break. No top. Seats not bolted in. Literally mid-restoration. Car ran like a top with zero issues. Got to Miami in around 18 hours. Other than a bad cold/flu, a perfect drive!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1665160019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9720393, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The owner changed his mind. Just deal with it.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1665169762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9720502, "authorName": "martin417", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martin417/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe he wanted to stymie the bidding before it got to reserve. His post effectively did that. This way, he doesn't get in trouble with BAT. He doesn't have to execute because it never reached reserve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665170325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9720856, "authorName": "Brian50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So why does BaT let him stymie the bidding with his post without say a word?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1665171989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9720967, "authorName": "WallyK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallyk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We think BaT is an excellent site. It gives a wide reaching exposure for sellers and great opportunities to buyers. Saying this though.... the site is only as good as the buyers and sellers and their honest representation.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1665172546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9721278, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This listing has been withdrawn by BaT because something during this auction was not fair for the buyer and/or the seller. It might be re-listed in a future BaT Auction if this can be corrected and, if so, we will email all watchers of this listing. We apologize for the inconvenience.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665174008, "type": "bat-bid-canceled"}, {"id": 9721280, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all,\n\nThe seller of this car has not actually reached out to us, and we are not exactly sure what he meant in his most recent comment. Regardless, we expect both buyers AND sellers to honor their commitments on BaT, and since this seller does not appear to be willing to do so, we felt obligated to withdraw this auction. We do not like doing so, but we do not want the winning bidder to be put in an awkward position. \n\nWe will investigate this situation further and are locking up the seller's site privileges in the meantime. This kind of behavior is not acceptable, and we apologize on behalf of the seller for any inconvenience this withdrawal might have caused. Thanks to our community for their understanding and support.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 30, "timestamp": 1665174089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9721947, "authorName": "Sully52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sully52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whatever the scenario here, something blew the breakers in the electrical BAT box. Auction is over. Seller is disgraced, life moves on. Thanks for the high standards, BAT.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1665177254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9723526, "authorName": "Italia_227", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italia_227/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cQuit bidding on my car. I know what I got.\u201d", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1665184147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9724066, "authorName": "life_in_cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/life_in_cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pcltampa This is a cool color. Might paint my 6 this color.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1665190437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9732235, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pauldrury (The Seller) \r\n\r\nAfter 7 days of auction, you could have at least been a gentleman and up front about the reason you took your car off the auction block. Most people are very forgiving if your explanation warrants what you did. I hope it did.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1665287432, "type": "comment"}]