[{"id": 10867232, "authorName": "EnglishOli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/englisholi/", "bidAmount": 1994, "content": "$1,994 bid placed by EnglishOli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677960328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10867239, "authorName": "Wings", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wings/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to have that engine/transmission combo for my 1991 SportPack!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677960354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10868037, "authorName": "thosdot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thosdot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems counter-intuitive to an Olde Mini Guy to go from EFI back to a single Weber.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677964252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10868075, "authorName": "kansanbrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kansanbrit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thosdot I would imagine counterproductive also. Very strange.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677964473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10868202, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice!\r\nIf that's a Swiftune 1380.....that'll be one fast MINI.\r\nDepending on the FD should cruise nicely.on the hwy.\r\nQuite the custom dash......nothing close to.original.\r\nLooks like it's had an AC delete.\r\nFront and rear sway bar! This'll be like on rails....maybe lifting a rear wheel though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677965223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10868410, "authorName": "Chromedoranges", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chromedoranges/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Chromedoranges", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677966198, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10868503, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, \r\n\r\nThis is Nomad Auto Imports, We are the sellers. We can answer any questions regarding the vehicle. We also can do video call appointments for people interested in the car. contact us on our site or here if you need anything. \r\n\r\n@thosdot @kansanbrit the carb swap is common on high power mini A series engines as the single port fuel injection does not have much aftermarket and can't fuel enough for a high RPM motor. If you look into Swifttune motors or most built A series motors, they are all converted to carb.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677966624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10868535, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer The custom dash was built by lvlupfactory here in Michigan, it is a gorgeous accent piece to the car. Yes the car is AC deleted, It is a little track monster.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677966745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10868635, "authorName": "rburtney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rburtney/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by rburtney", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677967340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10868656, "authorName": "bhoffma1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhoffma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a nice car. I wish it had matching front seats. GLWTA.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1677967445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10868731, "authorName": "Zaphodbebullbrox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zaphodbebullbrox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I need to go to Italy for a job.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677967801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10869194, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess they needed to put bigger wheels on it to get the exhaust to clear. This would be what the British call a Gary.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677972803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10869228, "authorName": "Prelude2Evil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prelude2evil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The perfect autocross setup. Looks like a hoot.\r\n\r\nGood luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677973281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10869538, "authorName": "LuvBritCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvbritcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Valkyrja These wheels are wider than the original but 12\" diameter wheels were standard by 1994.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677978229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10869791, "authorName": "yodman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yodman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Valkyrja it also has a larger than factory front brake setup on it as well that would require the 12\u201d wheels. Larger 2-piston calipers versus the stock single piston.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677982313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10870312, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why does the back of the bonnet stick up an inch?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677997980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10870389, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DB6 the hood has risers for both the throttle cable clearance and heat venting. This is a somewhat common modification on minis that are more track built.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678003732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10871858, "authorName": "GuyYoung", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guyyoung/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know if this is street legal in CA - maybe smog concerns?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678037200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10872234, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @Seller ! What a great track toy, and someone started with a very comprehensive respray to that beautiful green! \r\nI'm curious about:\r\nany possible motor specs\r\nrecent compression testing\r\nany HP and Torque settings\r\nWhich \"Brand\" or version of 5 speed was used\r\n\r\nI realize that you may not have built it yourself, but sometimes those details are included when the car is transferred. ( Especially with such declared desirable mods and name brands being used ) Thanks for bringing this out for all to see. I'd say GLWTA, but you may not need luck here as you've already had Large bid jumps early on.... Best,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678040130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10873860, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd toss that Leyland badge in the bin and get a proper Rover or MINI badge.\r\nYou need a seat like that for autocross.\r\nAfter I fit a proper seat in mine, my times decreased noticeably.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678047368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10875836, "authorName": "yodman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yodman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GuyYoung Id guarantee this won\u2019t likely be street legal for CA as it\u2019s a late model car without its original fuel injection and a heavily modified engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678064514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10877161, "authorName": "wesaukingtraders", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wesaukingtraders/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like fun...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678110017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10879402, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Masonland What are the cables on the head bolts for? Extra grounds?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678127913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10880891, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Automark We will work on a compression test today. We will also try to get information on the 5 speed that is used.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678134390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10881050, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meb The cables are extra grounds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678135124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10885326, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With regards to all the folk asking about the build, I would advise the seller to contact Swiftune , they are a reputable company and I am sure they could help identify exactly what you have .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678191829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10892124, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Automark we tested the compression at cyl#1 140 cyl#2 150 cyl#3 150 cyl#4 145. We believe based on the gear ratio and trans casing that the transmission is a minispares 3.4 ratio LSD 5 speed. we are not the ones that built the car unfortunately. @Automark @DB6 we looked into the Swiftune kits as the information given to us that it was a kit, then we removed the valve cover as the rockers can help show what kit is it. Based on the rockers we determined the kit was a heritage kit, We will email swiftune today and try to get the information.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678231601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10892139, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are they roller rockers under the cover? I would expect so........", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678231772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10892249, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mayjer attached is a photo of the rockers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678233031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10892282, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Again feel free to contact us for more photos or video appointments, just hit the contact seller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678233348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10893345, "authorName": "jauschlander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jauschlander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Masonland Nice build on this classic mini. Looks good without the bumpers for that club racer look, even though it would still look great with them. The JDM style hood-mounted mirrors is a nice touch as well. Would love to see a driving video and listen to that fantastic A-series motor rev through the gears. Maybe try and open her up a bit. Especially since she's been breathed on by Swiftune. Also, is there any benefit to having a single weber carb over a twin weber setup on a street performance motor? Just curious as I usually see a twin setup on motors in this state of tune. Is it maybe more street friendly and easier to tune with a single carb?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678246447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10893530, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jauschlander we can try to get a driving video depending on the weather here in Michigan, they just salted the roads yesterday so we are worried to take it out. not sure why they went with the single carb to be honest but it opens up and sounds so good.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678249447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10893684, "authorName": "Noonzio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noonzio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good to see that it still includes the Japanese electronic toll collection system . . just in case!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678252931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10894055, "authorName": "sturdius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sturdius/", "bidAmount": 13800, "content": "$13,800 bid placed by sturdius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678278618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10894070, "authorName": "sturdius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sturdius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car with some great mods. If fwd and center exit exhausts are a must have, I've got a lightly modified Focus ST that I'd happily swap for this beaut ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678278995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10895870, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jauschandler I assume you meant SPLIT Weber and not twin - no point in going to a Split system unless you are going full race.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678296789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10897949, "authorName": "jauschlander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jauschlander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brian_M I guess, or maybe I meant twin SU's. I don't know much about carb setups, and I need to read up more on them, but simply just trying to imagine how the fuel/air mixtures would behave on these setups. I assume this single carb is a 45 DCOE (seems to be the one that is common on single carb setups)? Would twin SU's be more street friendly than a single (just from trying to imagine the air/fuel distribution, although this is a track-ready Mini)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678305905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10897989, "authorName": "jauschlander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jauschlander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Masonland Thanks. Looking forward to it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678306025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10898248, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jauschlander typical in the past a pair of SUs were \"it\" for a Mini, then along came the Weber for higher performance than the SUs could provide (at the top end) and yes a 45 will allow better flow at the top end assuming all else is as it should be (proper manifold, jetting, chokes etc).\r\n\r\nI have had Webers on modified street Minis but I often swapped them for a single SU as there was no need for a 45 and (depending on the state of tune) a single (HIF) SU will do just as well as a pair of SUs - all things being equal, which they rarely are. \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678307048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10901487, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still on carbs......it's been years since I've used Webers or Dellorto carbs on A series engines. I just never was convinced.\r\nOn my slightly built 1275 auto cross car, I fitted twin HS4 carbs.\r\nOnce balanced...there is no need to touch again. Many people think you have to keep fiddling with them.....not.\r\nI was using a single 1.75 HIF carb...which was fine....but the benefits of twins seemed to be in the lower end torque....as in autocross.\r\nA comparison with this setup using this carb and a set of proper needled HS4 carbs would be interesting.\r\nPlus, twins are just dead sexy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678324456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10902095, "authorName": "jauschlander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jauschlander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer @Brian_M Interesting stuff. Thanks for the input. On what @Mayjer mentioned, yes, I would have thought that a twin setup would be better for low end torque and thus, better for the street, but, I'm just trying to learn from others and their experiences or knowledge on Minis. I do agree, though, that twin setups do look sexy. I haven't owned a classic Mini, but I do plan to in the future. Dream car for me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678332187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10902186, "authorName": "1071S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1071s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very interesting offering. I think best described as a \"Cafe Racer\"; a car that's meant to look like a racer but act like a street car. The result is neither fish nor fowl and so is highly compromised in both fields. A 3.4 diff (with or without a 5 sped box) is not a track setup while metal floors will make for a pretty uncomfortable street car beyond fairly short trips????\r\n\r\nPeople seem to be banging on about carbs when we know nothing of the rest of the engine spec. Is a 45DCOE better than twin HS4s - or a single HS6/HIF?? As we used to say in my old trade...\"it depends\". But they look good ;) ...and the true outcome depends more on the skill used to set them up than inherent advantages of one over the other..\r\n\r\n'The ad blurb claims \"adjustable suspension\" when clearly the tie rods aren't adjustable - which pretty much renders any serious adjustment impossible. And I would certainly not be looking to go near any curbs (which rules out any serious track attacks) with that front roll bar hanging out there in the breeze.\r\n\r\nThe seller even admits that they don't know whether the Swiftune \"kit\" extends much beyond the rocker badge. The roller rocker hardware looks high end but who knows what it's attached to???\r\n\r\nOn the surface it looks like someone has thrown significant money at this car... it would be fascinating to hear if the new owner thinks the expense was worth it.\r\n\r\nCheers, Ian", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1678333275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10904092, "authorName": "crazyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "never seen a swiftune engine without 11 head studs i guess it is possible", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678378039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10904894, "authorName": "Kidzvillage1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kidzvillage1/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Kidzvillage1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678383492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10904910, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "we got ahold of swiftune today and they will hopefully get back to us tomorrow regarding the motor build story", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678383592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10904944, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also we forgot to mention the car got ceramic coated about a month ago.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678383838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10911283, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a link to a driving video of the car \r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBk1s9bXECs", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678413820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10911735, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would like to see detailed underside pics/ videos while on a ramp.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678421104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10911890, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great driving video. It's so satisfying watching a classic MINI go into 5th gear..lol.\r\nThe extra 90kg of passenger slowed the car down a bit.....but still looked fairly quick!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678424314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10911976, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DB6 attached is some underbody photos", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678426743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10917056, "authorName": "Flyinace2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyinace2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer sometimes the fastest way for a mini to go faster is for the driver to lose 20lbs :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678479723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10919004, "authorName": "jauschlander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jauschlander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Masonland Thanks for the driving vid which was requested. Didn't dissapoint either. Appreciate that you demonstrated a full throttle run, which most seller's don't do. Looks quick as @Mayjer mentioned, even with the passenger. Jealous of the future owner. Fun car as Classic Mini's should always be, but this one is extra entertaining as a track-ready machine. It's always good to see when it's got an A-series that Swiftune has breathed on as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678487399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10919413, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, \r\n\r\nwe have received a answer from swiftune, they said that they use to make a kit with those rockers in 1995-1997 and that there would be a stamping on the head for the kit. The stamping is behind the middle front head stud. we checked and found the number 2410103. We are now supplying that number to them and hopefully they can pull some history on this old kit. Attached below is a stamping photo.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1678489231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10920869, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a quirky mix of a car, I like some parts a lot and some\u2026well diamond plate flooring would not be on my wish list, and a new pair of matching seats would not go amiss.\r\nAny Oregon Ducks fans wanting a look at me ride?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678506167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10922505, "authorName": "skyewalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyewalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aw man. Why did you have to post that driving video? Now I may have to bid on this super awesome little car!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678551061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10922832, "authorName": "Notinsane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notinsane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not legal in CA. ugh.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678554586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10923038, "authorName": "racer355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by racer355", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678556347, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10923251, "authorName": "Masonland (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masonland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Swiftune has answered us based on the head numbering, the engine was a 1380 sports tourer \"EVO2\" kit that was for a japanese company DO trading. it was built January 2003 originally it would be fit with twin 1.5 inch SU carbs giving 100 BHP. \r\n\r\nNow thing could have changed over the years such as the carb but the original build for the motor was the EVO2 1380 sports tourer from 2003", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678557728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10925384, "authorName": "Gimrd0321", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gimrd0321/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Gimrd0321", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678564864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10925604, "authorName": "cowman58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cowman58/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by cowman58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678566139, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10925679, "authorName": "MADNESSAUTOWORKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madnessautoworks/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by MADNESSAUTOWORKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678566543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10925680, "authorName": "cowman58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cowman58/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by cowman58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678566572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10925695, "authorName": "MADNESSAUTOWORKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madnessautoworks/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by MADNESSAUTOWORKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678566639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10925717, "authorName": "MADNESSAUTOWORKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madnessautoworks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/11/23 for $17,750 to MADNESSAUTOWORKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678566783, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10925792, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Lot of little car for a great price. Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678567136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10925856, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wowza.....less than the Authi MINI went for.\r\nThis is a lot of MINI for the price", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678567450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10929411, "authorName": "vty777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vty777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was too far 'out of character' for mainstream Mini fans imo...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678623474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10936587, "authorName": "1071S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1071s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would suggest the \"trust me\" factor was just too high. Claims of expensive mods that could only be backed up by a report that \"something\" was purchased from Swiftune around 20 years ago (and that provided only 2 hours before the auction end) made this am risky deal.\r\n\r\nI hope the buyer got what they expected. Maybe they got a great deal... any chance we might find out the full story??\r\n\r\nCheers, Ian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678685140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10944125, "authorName": "MADNESSAUTOWORKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madnessautoworks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We will post some periodic updates on our Instagram and Facebook pages for anyone that may care to see what happens to this Mini next.\r\n\r\n@madnessautoworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678756464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12251412, "authorName": "Kidzvillage1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kidzvillage1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What ever happened to this beautiful Mini?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1692656900, "type": "comment"}]