[{"id": 7157566, "authorName": "Latest_Trend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latest_trend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1974, all U.S. cars had the starter/seat belt interlock system. Does this beautiful MG still have it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635083215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7157578, "authorName": "Hiker399", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hiker399/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a tidy little Midget. Not a fan of all the rust-proofing underneath. Can't tell what it is hiding... Still it looks to be in tact on this one so maybe everything is ok? Should be great fun for the next owner. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635083453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7157585, "authorName": "Dan_M.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan_m.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice condition! Great looking Midget- hope it brings all the money - as it should!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635083593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7157605, "authorName": "hlweeks1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hlweeks1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe the dash pad and radio box have been dyed or painted. I've never known of one that didn't have black.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635083914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7158098, "authorName": "MGhunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mghunter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you please comment on photo 53 ? Is that under coating or metal hanging down near the exhaust . Can you give any history on the under coating ? Fulcrum pins, lever shocks and the like also . Thanks so much . Love the Damask paint", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635092566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7160758, "authorName": "Triumphtrsix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumphtrsix/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Triumphtrsix", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635113748, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7161144, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The painted dash and radio console, in my opinion, really moves the interior up a few notches. It makes the car look much more refined. I'm surprised more people don't do this the pillow dashboards.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635120478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161321, "authorName": "Schmidlack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schmidlack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these and they are aptly named.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635124546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161644, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 1974, "content": "$1,974 bid placed by Funtohave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635133826, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7161647, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone had to do it, very nice midget by the way", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635133913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161673, "authorName": "nightraveler69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nightraveler69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Asking for a friend... Does the heater work? Nice sports car and color !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635135166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161684, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I daily d drove one much like this for three years. I enjoyed every mile in it and hated to see it go when sold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635135909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7161969, "authorName": "BimmerVertDudeFTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmervertdudeftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The duct tape hold-down thingie on the spare in trunk is killer. What a gem of a ride, A++", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635164293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7162139, "authorName": "Hayesdnl2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hayesdnl2002/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by Hayesdnl2002", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635168060, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7162475, "authorName": "Britcarman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcarman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I misreading the photos or is the right front suspension arm shown in pictures 50 and 51 rusted through? Can you advise when the last layer of undercoating was applied? All in all, looks like a beautiful example of a fun little car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635173771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7163388, "authorName": "Kcardone72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kcardone72/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Kcardone72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635183345, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7164006, "authorName": "bferrar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bferrar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool Midget. I've owned a similar 1973 for 45 years and counting, and worked at an East Coast Spridget parts and repair specialist. So I've driven and/or pushed MG's for much of my adult life. This appears to be among the most original I've seen in a long time. These are not worth concurs restorations and should be considered just a fun old driver. To the people wondering if rust is lurking beneath the undercoating, of course it is; it's an old British car from the 70's! This has the preferred rear round wheel arches and all the proper chrome trim on the grill, period correct aftermarket air cleaners, and the original SUs (no webber conversion here!). Buy this, drive it, and enjoy meeting nice new people when you break down. Good times!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635186589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7164709, "authorName": "Jhadams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhadams/", "bidAmount": 2725, "content": "$2,725 bid placed by Jhadams", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635189568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7167159, "authorName": "Kcardone72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kcardone72/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Kcardone72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635201860, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7167471, "authorName": "Twocamsontop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twocamsontop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, could we talk you into some better underside pics? Great car, and as others have said, rust is inevitable. \u2014 the question is how much. A drive video would be great too. Thanks, and good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635206352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7175240, "authorName": "racerock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice. Cut my teeth wrenching on these and VW's in college. Had a 75 with a few similar details. 3 things I would do:\r\n- Finish painting the wheels or start all over (I've done it and it takes time. I start with the satin black\r\n- New top (less time than repainting the wheels)\r\n- If that dash and radio box are dyed (I think they are) return them along with the gear shift boot/hold down, speaker panel and speaker grilles to black. (Not a fan of tan on these items unlike some) back of rear panel is black in the trunk so it is likely dyed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635308566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7175248, "authorName": "racerock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Door jamb photos would help sell it to a potential bidder. looking good.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635308773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7184130, "authorName": "JohnHJr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnhjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Seller, nice looking Midget! Would it be possible for you to post some additional undercarriage photos, particularly in the area of image #51? Thank you, Sir --", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635440334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188016, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the comment, @racerock. I took pictures of both door jambs and am working on uploading them as well as several of the undercarriage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635456671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188038, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just saw your comment, @JohnHJr. I have several undercarriage pictures that I'm working on uploading.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635456720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188075, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As requested by @Twocamsontop, I'm uploading more undercarriage shots; this time with a flash. Hope it answers your questions. I didn't see but a little surface rust myself.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635456825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188115, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also @Twocamsontop asked for a drive video. Haven't figured out how to do that yet, but I can say the car starts easily cold or warm, and runs smooth.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635456911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188171, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In response to @Britcarman, I only saw a bit of rust underneath, but nothing rusted through at all. Any undercoating was applied before my time, so I'm not much help there. Hopefully the newer photos will help with your analysis of the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635457100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188207, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As requested by nightraveler69, yes, the heater works like a dream. Just open the valve under the hood for winter, and close it in summer to get the hot water flowing through the heater. And of course, there are three-inch flaps inside by the driver's right leg and passenger's left that open or close to get warm air inside the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635457287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188262, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, @MGhunter, I'm posting new photos of under the car. I saw no metal hanging down, but other interested parties made reference to undercoating. If it's there, it pre-dates my ownership so I can't say when. And, sorry, I'm not savvy enough to know what fulcrum pins or lever shocks are. All the work I had done was by a professional MG mechanic.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635457515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188303, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As to the question from @Latest_Trend, the car does not have a starter/seat belt interlock. I can start it without having to put on the seat belt. But I never do. Seat belts always in use. This car was, obviously to many, made in early 1974 before the smog requirements kicked in, so maybe the later models had that feature.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635457680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188330, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A second shoutout to @nightraveler69 about the heater. Apparently I failed to put the @ in front of your username, so please check out what I said about the heater below.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635457755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7188383, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635457951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7189817, "authorName": "nightraveler69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nightraveler69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This sports car looks ready to tackle any back road hills and straightening the turns in our Virginia Blue Ridge mountains,... Would be very glad for the heater on the drive from Oregon about now !! Best to seller and new owner. This is a beaut !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635476146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7189974, "authorName": "Twocamsontop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twocamsontop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robert.heaton thanks for the underside pics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635479849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7190080, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all of you who are expressing an interest. I'm very sorry for the delay in answering, but just today learned that there was a chat facility. I'll check frequently and answer as soon as I can. It's gratifying to know there are other Midget/Spridget afficionados out there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635484813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7194052, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A start-up video has been added. Enjoy!\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635537688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7196015, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I figured out how to add a video, as requested by @Twocamsontop. My first time trying something like this. I hope it is clear enough for you all.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635548530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7196200, "authorName": "RuyMachado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruymachado/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car . Well care MG . Love to see it driving in California . Tempting", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635552206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7196352, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As to California driving, @RuyMacchado, I can't help but encourage you to give it some serious thought. I lived there myself for a while in Covina. Top down weather happens.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635554991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7196452, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops, @RuyMachado. I foolishly misspelled your userid. See below, and think sunny California driving.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635557082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7197067, "authorName": "StevieP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steviep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, Does the fuel gauge work??? sorry if someone else already asked?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635588686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7197883, "authorName": "Twocamsontop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twocamsontop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StevieP The description states that the fuel gauge is inoperable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635607251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7198215, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good question, @StevieP. @Twocamsontop was correct that the fuel gauge doesn't work. All the time, that is. It will occasionally register, but that's probably not good enough, so I just fill the tank every 100-150 miles. My MG mechanic suggested working on the element inside the gas tank, but I haven't gotten around to that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635611657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7198314, "authorName": "StevieP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steviep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "robert heaton. I have an 06 corvette that the fuel gauge gets to half tank and goes to full. LIKE MANY MANY ON THOSE CORVETTES. LOl anyway I do the same thing when it gets to half I fill it......\nChevy wont recall then though on their premier car. anyway thanks for the input seller. Nice car btw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635613120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7198333, "authorName": "StevieP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steviep/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by StevieP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635613230, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7198805, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the nice comment, @StevieP. Thanks also for the bid. It's good to see the appreciation out there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635617802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7201089, "authorName": "kigali", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kigali/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by kigali", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635638556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7201468, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank all of you who have expressed an interest in the MG, commented, and submitted bids so far under this, my first BaT auction. In case you all are not aware, I recently learned that MG stands for Morris Garages. Party trivia maybe.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635647683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7201669, "authorName": "Tikiboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tikiboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will a 6\u2019 3 \u201c 220lb . Fit in your car and hit his head on the top ? Klaus \u201c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635657477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7201967, "authorName": "themachinestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themachinestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My third car was a 1969 Austin Healey Sprite bought in near mint original condition in 1974 when I was 17. The car had 32K on the clock when I acquired it. Drove it for about six months until I found a 1968 MGC in about the same condition, similar miles. I was getting no action from my ad in the weekend Post-Dispatch under the Austin Healey category, so I placed it in the MG category, and it sold right away. Weeks later the buyer called me and threatened court action for false advertising. He loved the car but was trying to squeeze a few bucks out of me. I told him I'd buy it back. Never heard another word from him. Nice car here. Although I'm not much bigger today than I was at 17, cars have become obese. I think drivers are worse today than then also. I'd still drive one, but probably with the same extra awareness that I use when I ride a motorcycle.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635685951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202219, "authorName": "Joevaliant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joevaliant/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by Joevaliant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635691589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202234, "authorName": "MrLister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrlister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. These RWA cars are the best looking Midgets, of the whole Midget production. None of them could be considered safe for modern freeway travel, but if you stick to secondary roads, you\u2019ll quickly learn why Spridgets are the best value in a classic sports car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635691968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202264, "authorName": "RoundHeadlights", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roundheadlights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, an old British sports car in beautiful Damask red. One of my favorite road trips was a drive through southern Oregon in a maroon MG on the way to the redwoods in northern California. An epic drive. If I were picking this car up in Eagle Point, that's exactly where I'd head right now. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635692431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202339, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"There are two types of fuel gauges in MG's: Broken, and those that are about to break\" - Said by many MG owners, my self included.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635693498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202360, "authorName": "Harv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funny, my fuel gauge always worked, it was the temp gauge that failed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635693781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202433, "authorName": "charles930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charles930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these cars! I had a \u201872 in university, same colour with a black interior. I look back on it very fondly - not least because I totalled it and walked away! IMHO the Rostyle wheels need the black paint on them, as per original\u2026but this is just a nitpick!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635694823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202629, "authorName": "MBAMGESTATE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbamgestate/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by MBAMGESTATE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635697531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202676, "authorName": "MichaelCharles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelcharles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any issues getting this 74\u2019 Midget smogged in CA?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635698316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202688, "authorName": "MBAMGESTATE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbamgestate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always wanted one of these , is the parking sign included?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635698449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202731, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As to smog requirements, I have never owned a car like this in California, but Oregon has smog testing in some counties including mine. This MG was not required to be tested here because it predated the requirement.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635699111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202741, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an attachment to all things MG, @MBAMGESTATE, but I also respect others' similar feelings. Thus, if requested by the successful bidder, I will include the sign. I sincerely hope both the car and the sign go to a loving home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635699256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202805, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I checked on line, @MichaelCharles, for California smog requirements. What I found was that vehicles 1975 or older, and classic cars (whatever that means) are exempt from testing. I imagine you would find the same info as I did on the internet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635700186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202853, "authorName": "ehdaley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehdaley/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by ehdaley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635700775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202856, "authorName": "Jove", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jove/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by Jove", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635700804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202868, "authorName": "SCruz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scruz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do all the other gauges work proper and are there any leaks?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635701057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202889, "authorName": "MBAMGESTATE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbamgestate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the transmission and clutch in good shape ? Any shifting issues-syncros and bearings ok ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635701339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202904, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had zero trouble with shifting gears up or down. It works very smoothly, @MBAMGESTATE. I know of no problems with syncros (part of the transmission as I recall) or bearings.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635701483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202947, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The gauges, other than the fuel gauge, all work, @SCruz. Honestly, it does drop a bit of fluid from time to time, so I put a pad underneath so I don't stain the garage floor. But no more than any other MGs I have owned.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635702031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202965, "authorName": "DrWounds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwounds/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by DrWounds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635702145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202967, "authorName": "Lodiuser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lodiuser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1974 RWA in California. I can attest to the fact that 1976 and older are smog exemp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635702169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7202972, "authorName": "Jove", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jove/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Jove", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635702207, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202984, "authorName": "DrWounds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwounds/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by DrWounds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635702355, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202986, "authorName": "Jove", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jove/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by Jove", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635702396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202988, "authorName": "DrWounds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwounds/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by DrWounds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635702428, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7202998, "authorName": "Hyperhound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyperhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to the owner for being a such a good caretaker of this nice little MG. It\u2019s not easy to keep non investment level cars in great condition to continue to be enjoyed as they were intended. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635702556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203003, "authorName": "Jove", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jove/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by Jove", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635702605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203020, "authorName": "hgoc1210rt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hgoc1210rt/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by hgoc1210rt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635702785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203028, "authorName": "Jove", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jove/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Jove", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635702839, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203039, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you so much, @Hyperhound. I always have kept it in the garage, and depend on professional mechanics for work. I know my limitations.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1635702912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203096, "authorName": "MBAMGESTATE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbamgestate/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by MBAMGESTATE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635703382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203113, "authorName": "DrWounds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drwounds/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by DrWounds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635703498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203117, "authorName": "Jove", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jove/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Jove", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635703524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203122, "authorName": "MichaelCharles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelcharles/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by MichaelCharles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635703557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203137, "authorName": "MBAMGESTATE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbamgestate/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by MBAMGESTATE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635703645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203204, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I enjoyed my DD MG Midget(73) that looked much like this except with wide aluminum slots, BR60.13 tires and a Weber DCOE on a Cannon manifold.Enjoyed that one on my 40 mile trip on the notorious Suicide Circle in the DC suburbs and looked up many times to those 22\" wheels on tractor trailers that towered above! Great car here-would be an absolute blast to do a trans continental run for a buy and drive! Not fast but certainly entertaining!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635703981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203230, "authorName": "ehdaley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehdaley/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by ehdaley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203241, "authorName": "kigali", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kigali/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by kigali", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203248, "authorName": "hulkamaniac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hulkamaniac/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by hulkamaniac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203266, "authorName": "kigali", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kigali/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by kigali", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203285, "authorName": "JohnHJr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnhjr/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by JohnHJr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704428, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203296, "authorName": "ehdaley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehdaley/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by ehdaley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704459, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203300, "authorName": "MBAMGESTATE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbamgestate/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by MBAMGESTATE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203315, "authorName": "JohnHJr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnhjr/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by JohnHJr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203333, "authorName": "MBAMGESTATE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbamgestate/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by MBAMGESTATE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704670, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203337, "authorName": "ehdaley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehdaley/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by ehdaley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203341, "authorName": "JohnHJr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnhjr/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by JohnHJr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704706, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203376, "authorName": "MBAMGESTATE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbamgestate/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by MBAMGESTATE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704801, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203380, "authorName": "JohnHJr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnhjr/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by JohnHJr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203389, "authorName": "RoundHeadlights", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roundheadlights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see so much interest in this car. Great MG @seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635704859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203393, "authorName": "MBAMGESTATE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbamgestate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car - I am out !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203400, "authorName": "Tikiboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tikiboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rare mg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203402, "authorName": "ehdaley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ehdaley/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by ehdaley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203398, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, @RoundHeadlights. Love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635704937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203413, "authorName": "JohnHJr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnhjr/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by JohnHJr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635704945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7203416, "authorName": "skidcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There we go! We crashed the 10 grand limit \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635704958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203450, "authorName": "JohnHJr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnhjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/31/21 for $10,250 to JohnHJr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635705066, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7203456, "authorName": "Jove", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jove/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome auction! congrats to seller and buyer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635705097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7203474, "authorName": "robert.heaton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.heaton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all! I will miss my MG, but hope you enjoy it, @JohnHJr. Thanks for the congrats, @Jove.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635705170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7204415, "authorName": "Dan_M.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan_m.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car- fair price for buyer and seller!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635711068, "type": "comment"}]