[{"id": 8590767, "authorName": "Newdl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newdl/", "bidAmount": 3737, "content": "$3,737 bid placed by Newdl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652655137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8590771, "authorName": "aintgotnogasinit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aintgotnogasinit/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by aintgotnogasinit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652655218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8590825, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it's a squeeze ! (\"leg- and headroom delete\")", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652656178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8590869, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1,2750 is a huge engine.......lol\r\n\r\nMaybe an edit is required there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652656899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8590881, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice. Should do well.\r\nNot many Pickups come up for sale.\r\nPretty much the rarest variant with only 59K made.\r\nI sure miss my 69 pickup. \r\nThis one has the bonus of a 1275....and brake servo....nice.\r\nWould look better with original 10\" IMO", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652657155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8590932, "authorName": "Bikeweekbaby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bikeweekbaby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like it might fit in the back of my Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab 4\u00d74 with the 8' box", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652657936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8590988, "authorName": "djsgemini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djsgemini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it will fit in your pickup, back in the 80\u2019s we used a Ford F-150. Pick up the front end put it on the tailgate then pickup the backend and roll it in, back wheels sat on the tailgate. Be funny seeing a pickup in the back of a pickup though lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652658897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591016, "authorName": "wishful", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wishful/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a cutie! @seller, what are the interior dimensions of the bed, and do you know if toppers/camper shells are available for such a small beastie? Would be so cool to convert this to a Mini camper, an even smaller version of the old Toyota rigs.\r\n\r\nEither way it's extremely desirable. GLWTA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652659311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591112, "authorName": "MiniDeb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minideb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wishful Look up the Mini Wild \ngoose. It's the camper version.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1652660817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591165, "authorName": "wishful", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wishful/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow... thanks MiniDeb! Very cool. Still would like the bed dimensions but those are awesome photos!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652661396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591214, "authorName": "mrbrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbrit/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by mrbrit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652662011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8591325, "authorName": "Wbmatch58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wbmatch58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So much cooler than that ugly train wreck new Ford Maverick thing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652663456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591330, "authorName": "NiallsShortbear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niallsshortbear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1978 with the outside hinges?? \r\n\r\n@wbmatch58 so much cooler than err just about everything modern.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652663510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591615, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all, this is an awesome little pup. It runs great.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652667870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591618, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NiallsShortbear all Pick up's and Vans until the end of production in 81/82 had external hinges.\r\nI know the last two Florida owners of this pick up and it has always been well taken care of plus that 1275 engine never misses a beat.\r\nGLWTA @ tom2198.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652667898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591634, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks malsal this pup has been gone through all the mechanicals in the last couple months!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652668082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591647, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to clarify, there is no heater.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652668336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591668, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wishful. The bed is only around 4 feet long.\r\nThere is a company that makes fiberglass flat lids for the bed in the UK ABS motorsports.\r\nThey make a canvas over frame bed \"topper\" similar to a Land Rover called a tilt and it's also available in the UK.\r\nThey made metal and fiberglass toppers years ago but they are very primitive and were mainly used by farmers, iirc the backs are open.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652668652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591851, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So I\u2019m pretty much out of luck using this to pick up lumber for the home Reno eh!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652672623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8591949, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never saw anything like this ever. I wonder will customers buy a Mini with a pick-up bed if Mini ever decides to build them?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1652674746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8592004, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mgaguy. Used to use mine all the time for Home Depot runs, leave the tailgate down but anything longer than 8 foot was a problem though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652676212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8593443, "authorName": "Just_me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You\u2019d be surprised @nickdoc. My Mini is bigger inside than it looks outside. Little hard for tall people with big feet to manage the pedals, but they otherwise fit.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652715860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8593462, "authorName": "Just_me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the current fuel prices @1996MBZ, it seems a Mini Pickup could be a lucrative build.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1652716002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8593520, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Just_me I agree, that makes sense. I wonder if fuel prices will ever be 20% percent cheaper again?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1652716614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8595538, "authorName": "MiniDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Mini pickup Facebook page has the tilt up frame and canvas covers for sale, repros but they look well made and fit, and are the original factory look", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652726339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8596206, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Although not built on the PUP, the Caraboot was an inventive idea. Not sure if more than one or two were built.\r\nHave a watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x9dZLYVVzQ", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652729304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8596060, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@just_me: NOT surprised !\nI painfully remember relocating a somewhat worn-out Pickup Mini on the motorway/autobahn from S/W England to mid-Germany in the '80s, roughly 1000mls more-or-less nonstop , with no room in the cabin to sleep. I had to make a stop every 150 mls or so, with cramps because the seating position (on std. seating) is unforgiving: you sit very upright with zero seat adjustment possible, and no room behind you, the rear division beeing right behind your head & a...\n\nGive me a Mini saloon every day and I can live in it, but the pickup is one for the rural community, for the farmer to ferry strawbales from the barn to the stables (no real payload, lol), or for auntie fetching groceries in the not too distant shopping rows.\n\nI have once seen a Wildgoose, but cannot really imagine one could travel in this as a RV..... (perhaps even with a hitch for the doggy trailer....)\n\nAnyway, this could be a tempting and very pleasant short-tracker for pygmees ..... GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652729421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8596344, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Caraboot ?\nNo speeding tickets expected with this 850cc hauler....\nBut probably a great downhill experience with four drum brakes ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652730131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8596444, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nickdoc Look at the link.\r\nNo speeding tickets? Why would you think that? It is very easy to get well above a posted speed limit in one of these.....especially with the big bore engine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652730445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8596521, "authorName": "DCFC1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcfc1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1980 Mini Pickup who ever buys this Truck needs to know, that you will not be to drive it anywhere without lots and lots of attention !!!\r\nIf i am ever feeling down a drive in my Pup soon cheers me up", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652730788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8596545, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer : I was commenting on the Caraboot .....lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652730880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8596584, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ah, I see..... true, not much speed in that one.\nAgree with @DCFC1 Every where I went in mine there were questions and rubber neckers.\nMy son and I drove 3200km round trip to MiniMeet West in 2010....I did all the driving. I had Suzuki seats in it, so a little more comfy than stock....but still, less leg room in a LH steer truck than a RH steer one as the RH seat can move a little further back", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652731084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8597279, "authorName": "FairHaven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fairhaven/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by FairHaven", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652734186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8599358, "authorName": "wmcrapo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmcrapo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The description shows 1275cc engine and front disc brakes, so should do fine. The pickups were the lightest, (except for the Moke) and were used and used up in the UK for grass-cross racing. I've carried many things in my '64.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652749342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8601922, "authorName": "BetitoRoks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/betitoroks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this! I have one that I am rebuilding so if anyone knows where to find a 1275 motor let me know!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652805354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8602645, "authorName": "wmcrapo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmcrapo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The California based mini parts suppliers (MM and 7) can fix you up with a 1275cc. The easier to source 1275 in Sprites and MG midgets with not work in the FWD application. And they are not as easy to find as they used to be in the ol' days. They literally made millions of the \"A\" series engine, but for some reason they are more expensive than a small block Chev and they have only half the cylinders, ( see above parts suppliers).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652809095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8602875, "authorName": "MiniDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend and I went and picked his up in Georgia and drove it home to KC, whenever we stopped for gas (about every 150 miles) the place would empty out with everyone snapping pics with their cell phones. Now, anytime a bunch of us go anywhere in our classics, it's always the Pup that everyone wants to see!\nNo reason to only buy parts from Mania or 7, I buy a lot of stuff from MiniSpares and MiniSport both in England. Cost can be 1/2 to 1/3 of what the \"local\" boys charge.\nOh, and you can make a Sprite/Midget 1275 work in a Mini (I've done it) but you can't go the other way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652810235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607908, "authorName": "Whee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of my 8 minis, the pup gets the most attention by far even though it isn't the rarest or most valuable. I'm just under 6 foot and the driving position is reasonable. It's a little more upright than I can achieve in a regular Mini and I probably wouldn't want to do 500+ miles in a day, but for normal purposes it's perfectly fine. I drove nearly 200 miles earlier this month without any issues. This one looks very nice, though to me racing bonnet stripes just don't look good on a pup. It's a truck!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652846277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608389, "authorName": "Austinsb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinsb/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Austinsb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652878182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8608449, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the bid austinsb.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652879068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8614068, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In pic #13, I saw a GMC Sierra 2500. If its yours @seller, could we see a picture with this next to it?\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652910805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8614720, "authorName": "dkeleher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dkeleher/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by dkeleher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652915416, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8614855, "authorName": "FairHaven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fairhaven/", "bidAmount": 8350, "content": "$8,350 bid placed by FairHaven", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652917101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8614954, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mini pickups were a whimsy and remain so to this day, wholly impractical in pretty much every respect but...\r\n\r\nStuff a built 1380 in there and go to full clench...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1652918327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8615674, "authorName": "Chaseage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chaseage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Pup!! I have a 1976 Mini Pickup and it also had the engine replaced with a 1275 and upgraded front disc breaks, they are a blast to drive and it gets lots of attention. It gets great MPG and Smiles Per Hour :-). This one will be easier to do oil changes as the original steel grill has been cut out and replaced with a removable grill, much easier to get to the oil filter!!. GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652927739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8615691, "authorName": "ButMyTesla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butmytesla/", "bidAmount": 8911, "content": "$8,911 bid placed by ButMyTesla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652928112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8615803, "authorName": "wmcrapo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmcrapo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend had a Morris Minor pickup which is a larger vehicle (although not by much), also rated at 1/4 ton like my mini PUP, and the mini had more room in the cab. Or so it seemed. I kept the stamped steel \"grille\" in mine for that utility look but made a removable front end for engine work, Because if you try to change the oil filter once with trying to thread your fingers in there, you'll get out the tin snips!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652930112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8617830, "authorName": "Whee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian_M \"Mini pickups were a whimsy and remain so to this day, wholly impractical in pretty much every respect\"\r\n\r\nI beg to differ. I use my pickup as my ranch truck. It hauls hay, fence posts, rocks etc. Works just fine for my needs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652977178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8618016, "authorName": "Targa77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/targa77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the near future I was going to look for a classic mini. I have limited space how does this truck compare in length to the traditional mini?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652978318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8618111, "authorName": "Robinrpr1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robinrpr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Riding the beaches today in this awesome Pup. Keep bidding and you can too!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652978747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8618176, "authorName": "Robinrpr1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robinrpr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The pups are 11 inches longer I believe. Someone might chime in with the exact measurements.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652979169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8618178, "authorName": "dkeleher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dkeleher/", "bidAmount": 9027, "content": "$9,027 bid placed by dkeleher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652979180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8618267, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Whee, you misquoted me, there is a difference between what I said and your comment, no big deal but...\ud83e\udd14 \r\n\r\nMy comment WAS tongue in cheek but when my boss was shopping for a works 'van' the pickup was rejected due to being \"wholly impractical\" for our needs as we had to haul around 3 electricians, all their tools and supplies (cable drums, conduit piping etc) as well as an assortment of ladders so he bought something MUCH more practical instead which worked perfectly for our needs.\r\n\r\n\r\nHe bought a Mini Estate - and it worked very well for us until we graduated to a much larger vehicle - an Anglia Estate \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652979544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8618762, "authorName": "Whee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian_M Sorry if I mis-quoted you, thought I had cut and paste from your comment...\r\n\r\nAnd yes, the pickup is not exactly secure for tools, nor can it carry 3 folks :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652981351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8618979, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Whee, no biggie, it was a bit tongue in cheek anyway. \r\n\r\nI had a 964 Cab a few years back and one weekend the spouse had borrowed my Ranger pickup to get some very expensive shrubs and trees for the very expensive (as it turned out) renovation we were doing - and I needed some 2x4s and a bag of cement to finish up for the day.\r\n\r\nNo pickup, no problem - a 964 Cab will easily accommodate a bunch of 2x4s and a bag of cement!\r\n\r\nSorry about the hijack, @tom2198 back to the pickup on auction here and a very nice one it is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652982489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8624148, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone wanted to see a pic next to a full size!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653009654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8624208, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well....that big truck is just down right stupid.\r\nThe PuP is much more useful .\r\nWho ever said they're not practical doesn't realise.\r\nMy 3000km round trip in a 69 PuP carried a tent and luggage there...and the same plus 4 165/10 tyres and more parts on the way back. Very practical.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653010571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8624417, "authorName": "spencer.hoglund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer.hoglund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tom2198 is that a roof rack in the photo next to the monster truck or am I seeing things?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653013651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8624604, "authorName": "hy9008", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hy9008/", "bidAmount": 9250, "content": "$9,250 bid placed by hy9008", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653017253, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8624801, "authorName": "Anyela22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anyela22/", "bidAmount": 9350, "content": "$9,350 bid placed by Anyela22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653022577, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625005, "authorName": "Forumeddie2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forumeddie2/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Forumeddie2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653039952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8625068, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "spencer.hoglund yes, just for a weekend trip, not included in the sale. Lives on another mini I have.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653044459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8625108, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robinrpr1 hope u enjoyed the ride", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653046075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8625146, "authorName": "moore3011", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moore3011/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does door hinges have much play or drop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653047286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8625183, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moore3011 no drop or play. Good question, thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653048100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8629900, "authorName": "Xenon135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xenon135/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the metro engine, does it require a leaded additive? or does it have hardened seats?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653077499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8630504, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Xenon135 The short answer is i dont know. I purchased the car with this engine and have spoke with the previous owner and neither of us have added any additive over the last 15 years with no issues.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653080077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8631400, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An A+ of this vintage (I looked up the engine number but forget the exact year) will have hardened valve seats.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653083938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8631840, "authorName": "Xenon135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xenon135/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thats why i was asking. What i see for the 12HD09 is A+, 1988, electronic ignition, mounted on A+ Wide ratio (double grove) gearbox, 3.44 FD... *not unleaded. I think they changed over to unleaded in 1989 ish. It could have an unleaded head on and be ok or just a matter of time before needing seat repairs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653088730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8633076, "authorName": "Whee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even if not hardened, my experience is that valve seat recession is minimal on the A-Series. Chuck some additive in when you remember. It's cheap. And when you forget? Not a big deal.\r\n\r\nIf you have the head off, get hardened seats. But don't take the head off just to do that.\r\n\r\nYou'll get a lot of different opinions on this subject though :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653114976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8635335, "authorName": "Stainton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stainton/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Stainton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653155432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8639838, "authorName": "Forumeddie2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forumeddie2/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Forumeddie2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653216231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8639878, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone and thanks for all the bids and comments. If you\u2019ve been wanting a \u201cpup\u201d, this is the one to grab. She runs perfect, fast, everything works and even has a great sounding stereo. 5 days of camping and 300 miles of driving in 90 degrees this weekend and she never missed a beat! I\u2019ve recently acquired a restored van, and since I have two \u201cpups\u201d, this is someones chance to get one. So good luck today and thanks to everyone who took a look. Tom", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653218894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8639996, "authorName": "emmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmotors/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by emmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653223337, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8640396, "authorName": "Dora69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dora69/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Dora69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653228945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8640621, "authorName": "dkeleher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dkeleher/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by dkeleher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653231965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8640623, "authorName": "94touring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/94touring/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by 94touring", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653231990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8640636, "authorName": "dkeleher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dkeleher/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by dkeleher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653232151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8640671, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Valkyrja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653232456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8640712, "authorName": "ButMyTesla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butmytesla/", "bidAmount": 13269, "content": "$13,269 bid placed by ButMyTesla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653232885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8640778, "authorName": "dkeleher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dkeleher/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by dkeleher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653233568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8641628, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the coolest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653240240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8642363, "authorName": "Classic_Car_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classic_car_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm always excited about what shows up on BAT. This truck is an example of a listing that enables the reader to know there will be no surprises when they purchase it.... I've added you to my favorites and look forward to a possible future purchase. GLWTA ... Steve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653243880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8642764, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 14600, "content": "$14,600 bid placed by Valkyrja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653245702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8643609, "authorName": "emmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmotors/", "bidAmount": 14850, "content": "$14,850 bid placed by emmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653249357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8643640, "authorName": "94touring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/94touring/", "bidAmount": 15100, "content": "$15,100 bid placed by 94touring", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653249513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8643776, "authorName": "Xenon135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xenon135/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Xenon135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653250078, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8643880, "authorName": "Willbgone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willbgone/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Willbgone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653250456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8643976, "authorName": "emmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmotors/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by emmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653250750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644051, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had to look up what a Lyland was. Not sure how accurate ,but found this: \"Leyland Trucks history lies in origins as Leyland Motors which became part of the nationalised British Leyland (BL) conglomerate in 1975. Upon the breakup of BL's successor Rover Group, the truck making division merged with DAF Trucks to form Leyland DAF under the ownership of DAF NV in April 1987.\" So is a a Lyland, a Rover, a Mini - who knows or cares - sure is a cool little RHD truck that I now want in my driveway.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653251070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644065, "authorName": "RHD_John", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhd_john/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 78\u2019 with a 998 CC. This is the most fun garden truck you could ever have( I live in a. City)Smiles all around every time I drive it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653251127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644072, "authorName": "seizetheinitiative", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seizetheinitiative/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by seizetheinitiative", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251167, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644091, "authorName": "emmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emmotors/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by emmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251314, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644095, "authorName": "Xenon135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xenon135/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Xenon135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644098, "authorName": "seizetheinitiative", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seizetheinitiative/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by seizetheinitiative", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251342, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644122, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 17752, "content": "$17,752 bid placed by Mike_Winn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251453, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644126, "authorName": "seizetheinitiative", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seizetheinitiative/", "bidAmount": 18007, "content": "$18,007 bid placed by seizetheinitiative", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644136, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 18752, "content": "$18,752 bid placed by Mike_Winn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644146, "authorName": "seizetheinitiative", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seizetheinitiative/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great little truck. Best of luck to the bidders!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653251569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644161, "authorName": "Xenon135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xenon135/", "bidAmount": 19002, "content": "$19,002 bid placed by Xenon135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251712, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644171, "authorName": "yzbuzzkill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yzbuzzkill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful \"across the pond Ranchero/El Camino\" Love it!! GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644173, "authorName": "Mike_Winn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_winn/", "bidAmount": 19552, "content": "$19,552 bid placed by Mike_Winn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644180, "authorName": "GILDREDO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gildredo/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by GILDREDO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644185, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is going home woth this beautiful pup", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653251840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644190, "authorName": "Xenon135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xenon135/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by Xenon135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644198, "authorName": "morgannut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgannut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! I thought @GILREDO dropped in a knockout.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653251932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644200, "authorName": "TomJacobs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomjacobs/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by TomJacobs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644214, "authorName": "Just_me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GILDREDO probably did too!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653251976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644216, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You won\u2019t regret buying this one", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653251987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644217, "authorName": "spencer.hoglund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer.hoglund/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by spencer.hoglund", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653251993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644223, "authorName": "morgannut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgannut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of want out there! What a nifty little pup!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653252042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644224, "authorName": "Just_me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It ain\u2019t over til the fat lady sings (if you can still say that..)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653252052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644228, "authorName": "Xenon135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xenon135/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Xenon135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644233, "authorName": "spencer.hoglund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer.hoglund/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by spencer.hoglund", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644235, "authorName": "ilookmarvlus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilookmarvlus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure why people wait so long to bid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644238, "authorName": "TomJacobs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomjacobs/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by TomJacobs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644241, "authorName": "spencer.hoglund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer.hoglund/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by spencer.hoglund", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644240, "authorName": "FairHaven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fairhaven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was going to get this for my daughter for when she turns 16. In 14.5 years. That was my justification", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1653252157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644259, "authorName": "Xenon135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xenon135/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by Xenon135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252232, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644267, "authorName": "spencer.hoglund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer.hoglund/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by spencer.hoglund", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644282, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "7 years of great rides with this pup. Bittersweet", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653252378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644285, "authorName": "TomJacobs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomjacobs/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by TomJacobs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644286, "authorName": "Mike0007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike0007/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Mike0007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644299, "authorName": "morgannut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgannut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This auction is like that BeeGers song Stayin Alive, Stayin Alive", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653252497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644300, "authorName": "TomJacobs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomjacobs/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by TomJacobs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644317, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did I mention the 1 piece grill. Comes off with 2 buttons", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1653252589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644325, "authorName": "TomJacobs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomjacobs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/22/22 for $27,250 to TomJacobs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653252620, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8644336, "authorName": "TomJacobs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomjacobs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thrilled to be the new owner!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1653252669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644337, "authorName": "heatpacks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heatpacks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We\u2019re is the pup going? Congratulations to the winner", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653252675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644340, "authorName": "tom2198 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom2198/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the bids", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653252693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644479, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ilookmarvlus \"Not sure why people wait so long to bid\"\r\n\r\nSome bid early some later, some right at the end and there are various theories as to why.\r\n\r\nI sometimes bid, high, right at the start (to stop the stupid bids), sometimes later and sometimes at the end.\r\n\r\nits what people do.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653253257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8644882, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least you won\u2019t have to change the first name on the title. Great little pup. Enjoy the Mini life.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653255975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8645013, "authorName": "yorkag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yorkag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1972 Van version \r\nJust so darn handy\r\n\r\nWonder how it would do on BaT?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653257634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8645731, "authorName": "GILDREDO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gildredo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are running out of Donor Trucks for client builds, down to our last too. Congrats Tom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653267816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8756705, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm a little late @seller, but that picture next to the lifted truck. Nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1654565612, "type": "comment"}]