[{"id": 4746251, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, I\u2019d say 1977 to 2018 is \u201ca number\u201d of years! Glad the old girl finally got some TLC.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594074562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746282, "authorName": "gwilli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gwilli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like F18s flying over during the walk around video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594075580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746323, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Defroster vents are on backwards. I just had to say it before before someone else did.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594076840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746484, "authorName": "Moto4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please forgive my ignorance, is plywood a normal part of A floor construction?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594080745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746486, "authorName": "tintinmilou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tintinmilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is that in the place of the radio grill? It looks like a fogged-out instrument of some kind.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594080751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746497, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at that undercarriage, it definitely looks like a project. \r\n\r\nThough you got to remember it's a 62 year old car and it drives! \r\n\r\nI will be watching closely... GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594081033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746555, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Moto4, wooden floorboards are correct for an old British car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594082742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746559, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tintinmilou, the fogged gauge is an amp meter, it works but the lens is a little faded.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594082811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746645, "authorName": "pizzaman09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzaman09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A good project. I drove a nicely sorted one recently. It was like driving a very fast tractor. The positives, silky smooth and torquey engine, well oiled rifle bolt satisfying shifts, and everyone admired you as you drove around. The negatives, heavy steering, no room for foot on gas the pedal, stiff ride, and marginal brakes. I think the brakes needed work on the one I drove. \r\n\r\nDefinitely a fun car to drive, but when I was all done it made me appreciate how modern my 6 year newer AH Sprite drove.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594084877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746868, "authorName": "offsideundo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offsideundo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original front drum brakes have been \r\nupgraded to disc brakes. That's a plus.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594090429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4747060, "authorName": "Junkmail99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/junkmail99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hi @RyanBilly. What is the condition of the top? Does it have one?\r\nThanks\r\nMichael Hogan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594096572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4747076, "authorName": "BritGuy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britguy1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RyanBilly...like the videos and pics but really need a good driving video both from passenger seat showing gages, shifting etc and and another video from the street showing the car driving by... Also for those of us looking for a good restoration project can we get photos underneath the rocker panels, up in the inner sill between the chassis and rocker panels and more detail of the trunk and the area behind the grill and headline buckets? The more photos in the \"typical rust zones\" will help for those who cannot come to you and inspect in person. Lastly can we get a compression test? Thanks...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594097268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4747111, "authorName": "Junkmail99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/junkmail99/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Junkmail99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594098648, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4747553, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve always admired the styling of the MGA. One of the highlights is the shape of the hood and opening. That always fascinated me. I entertained buying a project running MGA 5 years ago. But I found that being at 6\u20192\u201d there was no way I could comfortably fit in the cockpit. To say it was tight was an understatement. Were I to buy this I\u2019d definitely go back to the Old English White paint scheme. Beautiful body lines made even better in that classic color. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594130065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4747800, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you had me at \"project\"\r\n\r\nglwta", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594134569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4749046, "authorName": "cdrobrien", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdrobrien/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by cdrobrien", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594145884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4749307, "authorName": "willie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1 - it isn't a 'Mark 1\" MGA as there was no such thing. It is a 1500 with a transplanted 1600 engine. The MGA 1600 was simply called that and nothing more. The later 1600 Mk 2 was called that because there had been a previous model with the same displacement designation.\r\n\r\n2 - the fitment of the 1600 disc brakes as well as the 1588 cc engine is a very good mod.\r\n\r\n3 - the plywood flooring is replacement but appropriate (see Barney's site on the oddball thickness of the original plywood used).\r\n\r\nLooks like a decent project car that you can diagnose more easily since it runs. Assume it needs synchros as they almost all do, ad carefully check out the front suspension which may need servicing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594146600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4750182, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a video of the compression test.\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/Hik-t1UhyiE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594151901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4750212, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BritGuy1, working on a driving video. There's thorough pictures of the underside, including behind the light buckets front and rear and rocker areas, in the photo gallery. Adding more pictures of the boot and top pieces.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594152106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4750289, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The compression video has been linked in the listing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594152477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4750864, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compression gauge pictures and images of the trunk, soft top, side curtains, and tonneau have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594155457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4751927, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the addition of disc brakes on this (changed from drum) I would recommend adding the taller top on the master cylinder.\r\nDisc brakes as they wear lower the level of fluid in the reservoir.\r\nReplacement tops are easily acquired from Moss", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594167435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4752130, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MGA novice here wanting to learn. I have a simple question.\r\n\r\nWhat are the two chrome brackets shown in pics 121 and 122?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594171834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4752462, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Understanding that this is a \"project\" auction, I was wondering if there might be a box with miscellaneous parts since it looks like some things are missing from the car.\r\n\r\nFor example, I see the right rear splash plate under the fender seems to not be there. The left side is there, but not the right.\r\n\r\nAlso, what's the random hole on the body just in front of the windshield in pic #136? \r\n\r\nAt first thought that it was for an radio antenna but that location doesn't seem right.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594180025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4752472, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VJA_Ashburn, those are spare windshield brackets that could be cut down to make a shortened racing windscreen.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594180165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4752482, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RyanBilly (The Seller) Thank you! I can see that now that you mention it. \r\n\r\nI thought they might be related to the windshield, but at first they didn't seem to be long enough to me.\r\n\r\nThanks for being patient with the ignorant.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594180524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4752546, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VJA_Ashburn, the random hole on the cowl/scuttle panel would be for an antenna but no antenna is with the vehicle. The right rear splash plate is indeed missing. No spare parts came with the vehicle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594182590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4754384, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a short video driving down the road and going through all the gears. My phone doesn't do well with wind noise sadly.\nhttps://youtu.be/HuYOruXX4gM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594231987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4754610, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The driving video has been added to the listing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594233168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4756099, "authorName": "MLR5250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlr5250/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by MLR5250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594240381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4758627, "authorName": "SeabeeCD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seabeecd/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by SeabeeCD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594303538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4758862, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Aridgerunner, defrost vents are now pointing in the correct direction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594306695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4758980, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pictures of the defroster vent have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594308334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4763940, "authorName": "MLR5250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlr5250/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by MLR5250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594387957, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4767238, "authorName": "bobably", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobably/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the proper way to repair dings like the one on the boot lid? Someone please say.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594422341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4767720, "authorName": "nadergholi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nadergholi/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by nadergholi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594435111, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4767737, "authorName": "WDS55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wds55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Use a body hammer and dolly and get the contour back as close as you can to the original shape. Fill and prime, then repaint. If you are worried about having a little filler in your car, don't be, just about every car over 30 years old has filler somewhere in the body. As long as you don't put it on a 1/2\" thick you shouldn't have a problem.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594435588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4767743, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobably, a good PDR (paintless dent removal) person should be able to massage that dent out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594435730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4767817, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like there are some bent spokes on the wire wheels. They will likely need extensive refurbishment depending on how bad it is (not just a sandblast and a silver powder coat or repaint). Hopefully they can be salvaged.\r\n\r\nYou can see the really bent one on the left front about 9 spokes clockwise from the valve stem.\r\n\r\nNot a big deal breaker for me though ... not yet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594438193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4767827, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wire wheels will need extensive refurbishment. Hopefully they can be saved and are not too far gone. \r\n\r\nYou can really see a significantly bent spoke on the left front about 9 spokes clockwise from the valve stem.\r\n\r\nNot a deal breaker for me thought ... at least not yet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594438469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4767835, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also see a significant dent in the driver side door. Major rippling in the door panel on the inside, likely means a lot of filler on the outside to get it that smooth. Might get hidden by a new door card cover though.\r\n\r\nThe rest looks like surface rust only, no rust through holes. Seems solid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594438752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4768352, "authorName": "bobably", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobably/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RyanBilly and @WDS55, thanks, I was thinking of a few taps with a hammer and a drilled hole or two for the body putty to get a grip.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594474677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4770055, "authorName": "Bigredone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigredone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The doors the hood and the trunk lid are all aluminum the rest of the body is steel there's no that would be no rust indoors hood or trunk lid yeah I mean she's in a hurry and Bondo doesn't do it you got to work that aluminum or you have to find somebody that really knows how to work a luminum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594536301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4770227, "authorName": "nadergholi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nadergholi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you please let me on pictures 54 is it rust next to gas cap", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594561022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4770339, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nadergholi, that is not rust. There was a car being stored above this car that was leaking some brake fluid, that puddled in that corner, causing the paint to lift. There's another picture of the paint slightly bubbled around the emblem on the boot lid as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594565528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4770496, "authorName": "nadergholi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nadergholi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you you think can drive to Wisconsin?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594570743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4770879, "authorName": "buddha890", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddha890/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by buddha890", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594585496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4770988, "authorName": "nadergholi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nadergholi/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by nadergholi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594589699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4770996, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kind of a tough crowd here for this car. I wouldn't even really classify this as a project - it's more of a somewhat shabby driver car. Hell, it's already got a couple of really desirable mods in the engine and brakes, it runs and drives, shifts thru the gears, and looks good from ten feet. This is a really good candidate for a 'restore-as-you-drive' treatment. Lot of fun here for a little money. Slow car fast, and all that. I think it's a bargain. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594589948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771168, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyclemikey I agree ... to a point. \n\nBut some critical safety items need attention. Nearly every part that has fluid or grease associated with it is leaking (absent the radiator and brakes). Wheel and tires will need immediate attention as well. \n\nLikely needs the entire steering rack either rebuilt or replaced, rear end seals are shot and leaking oil, and the transmission is dripping as well. \n\nYes, a solid pristine clean MGA would be $20k to $25k or more. But this will take at least $10k or more investment to get there.\n\nPlus this auction is a long way from over. Plenty of time to go.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594598335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771206, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pizzaman09 Heavy steering in a MGA is a sign that the bushings and/or steering rack need to be refreshed. When the car has free moving A arms, and a well greased rack, turning is easy at even just a few mph. So not sure how well 'sorted' your drive was. \r\nThis example is better than my A was for the first ten years I used it as a daily driver. \r\nI prefer the wood with mats over the carpet on the floor boards. Easier to keep clean and always a topic of discussion when someone notices it. Looks good with the wood dash panel too.\r\nOne question is which year is the engine? A 67 would be a 5 main, while previous would be 3. And a 68 or later would have had smog gear deleted. Excuse me for being too lazy to look up the number from the plate. \r\nAnd nothing about the grease on this looks worse than any other old car that has been used well. Are those leaks? Maybe, but not in the sense that anything is pouring out. That same seepage look is under almost every old car that isn't being trailered around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594599950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771286, "authorName": "bob_p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I' ve done a full 'nut and bolt', body off restoration on an MGA as my first restoration. Since then - several complete rebuilds on various oddball collectibles. A true amateur, retiree, with good mechanical genes and happy to find and read manuals and online sources. If that's your resumee', then this MGA could be your fun for a year or two. I see nothing but good sound stuff. Bob P.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594603776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771321, "authorName": "pizzaman09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzaman09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Patrick I actually got another opportunity to drive said sorted MGA again today. It had not been driven for two years when I first drove it shortly. Today we put 40 miles on it and it drives much lighter. The steering is as you described and quite easy to cruise with. \r\n\r\nI can see the draw to the MGA, a wonderful, stylish cruiser with a tight sporting ride. My Sprite is much more road legal go-kart, ripping and snarling, scrapping for every ounce of power it can produce. It can settle down and cruise but not as smoothly or quietly as the MGA. Both fun classic British sports cars with quite different personalities.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594605580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771490, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nadergholi, if I were to drive it from VA to Wisconsin, at an absolute minimum, I'd change the tires and rebuild or replace the shocks all around. Changing the drivetrain fluids should be done as well before any long drive. It may make the drive but it also may run into little issues along the way as the car has been sitting for a number of years. It's hard to say and depends on what problems along the way you're willing to deal with. I've seen worse cars make longer trips and better cars fail in shorter excursions.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594616295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771496, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyclemikey, BaT seems to list cars as a project if they're missing anything or not in really good condition. Perhaps it's the honest way to go but also certainly hurts the sales of cars that are rough but mostly complete and able to be driven on the daily, or even just requiring simple work.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594616830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771515, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just want to thank everyone that's bidding and those leaving helpful comments. Good luck to those interested in the car during the final countdown! I hope the car gets to go to a great new home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594618515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771579, "authorName": "TomMilton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommilton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks to me like a \"driving project\"... Source of lots of fun and often complements along the way: far from perfect but perfect for nice drives anyway after a bit of freshening up then use winter to rebuild the front suspension one year and something else the next... But for now, \"bring a trailer\" to get it home. If I had space I would be bidding... But I am at capacity for projects right now \u2639\ufe0f", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594637631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771818, "authorName": "JJGM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjgm/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by JJGM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594648140, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4771935, "authorName": "BobbySmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbysmith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know MGA'S but I do know that the seller is reputable and honest. Bid with confidence. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594650736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4772046, "authorName": "fraserleague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fraserleague/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by fraserleague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594652790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4772123, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks pretty solid to me, and a very honest presentation. Agree with the seller's recommendations for new tires. and a close examination of all suspension related items. This is definitely a great candidate on a restore-as-you-drive project, as long as you do not mind the imperfections. I could happily live with them. GLWTA!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594654472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4772280, "authorName": "BrotherJohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brotherjohn/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by BrotherJohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594657916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4772322, "authorName": "cdrobrien", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdrobrien/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Positive or Negative ground?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594658626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4772452, "authorName": "fraserleague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fraserleague/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by fraserleague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594660668, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4772598, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cdrobrien, positive ground and has a new battery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594662437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4773383, "authorName": "cdrobrien", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdrobrien/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by cdrobrien", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594667551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4773390, "authorName": "fraserleague", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fraserleague/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by fraserleague", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594667608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4773471, "authorName": "BrotherJohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brotherjohn/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by BrotherJohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594668151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4773778, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by VJA_Ashburn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594669987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4773928, "authorName": "cdrobrien", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdrobrien/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by cdrobrien", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594670701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4773975, "authorName": "jjmanty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmanty/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by jjmanty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594670897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774008, "authorName": "BrotherJohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brotherjohn/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by BrotherJohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671028, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774046, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by VJA_Ashburn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671237, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774055, "authorName": "cdrobrien", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdrobrien/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by cdrobrien", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774058, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That color must have been an Earl Scheib 80's paint job. Will make a great starting point though... GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774062, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by VJA_Ashburn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774069, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW- Pay my airfare, and I will drive this anywhere you want it just for the adventure...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774074, "authorName": "BrotherJohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brotherjohn/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by BrotherJohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671371, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774078, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by VJA_Ashburn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671418, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774095, "authorName": "BrotherJohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brotherjohn/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by BrotherJohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774109, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by VJA_Ashburn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774089, "authorName": "cdrobrien", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdrobrien/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove by and took a look at it as I am local, solid car, needs a little TLC and some attention to detail on getting some original parts, but runs great, seller was open about the car and what it needs, the work he has done, he owns a number of other British and German older cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594671581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774121, "authorName": "Kkol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkol/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by Kkol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774123, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car needs a loving new home!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594671634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774125, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by VJA_Ashburn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774131, "authorName": "toms38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toms38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well a new bidder has come to play", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774133, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sell it to me and it stays in the Commonwealth :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594671695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774138, "authorName": "TXG22213", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txg22213/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr Ashburn wants her!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774139, "authorName": "richardmatus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richardmatus/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by richardmatus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774148, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still room to run...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774151, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve?!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774153, "authorName": "cdrobrien", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdrobrien/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As someone else pointed out, a great car to drive while fixing up areas. I think you have a good 5 years of driving without any major work. I already have a 58 MGA, would love this one to drive while I am restoring the other, but have reached the limit my wife gave, good luck to the rest of you. Would love to have it stay in the VB area and maybe pull up next to it at a light.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594671779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774159, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by VJA_Ashburn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671822, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774169, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserved is 9,000. It's met but not indicating so.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1594671868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774184, "authorName": "jjmanty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjmanty/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by jjmanty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671934, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774188, "authorName": "TXG22213", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txg22213/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ooooh. You tease!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774179, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It doesn't automatically. You have to announce it if you so choose.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594671963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774192, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come on now bidders, it sells today!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774196, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by VJA_Ashburn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594671987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774194, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At $100 a bid we could miss dinner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594671999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774203, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrbritcar - Anticipation. Its part of the process.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774211, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/13/20 for $9,500 to VJA_Ashburn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672108, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4774214, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Noice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774217, "authorName": "toms38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toms38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woo Hoo !!!!!!!!Congrats buddy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774218, "authorName": "TXG22213", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txg22213/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer and seller. Fair price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594672138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774220, "authorName": "wes700wp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wes700wp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "good buy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774219, "authorName": "cdrobrien", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdrobrien/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congratulations, and the car stays in Virginia!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594672139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774223, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SCORE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774225, "authorName": "RocketRay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations! You got it!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774230, "authorName": "RyanBilly (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanbilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations VJA_Ashburn!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594672176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774231, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm extremely happy right now!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1594672178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774232, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good all the way around. I was really hoping to do the VA-Wisconsin run though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774233, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice price. Enjoy your new project.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774254, "authorName": "LeeSt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one in similar condition, enjoyed driving it for 10 years back in the 1980's. This one's not in bad shape. Congratulations and enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774275, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I have to make room in the garage ... and figure out how the heck I getting it to Northern VA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594672378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774278, "authorName": "BrotherJohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brotherjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Mr. Ashburn.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774409, "authorName": "Kahley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kahley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Better be careful with comments like that @VJA_Ashburn or you may have a few volunteers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594672925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774499, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Virginia is for Lovers...\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..of MGA's.\r\n\r\nCongrats to @VJA_Ashburn. You sly devil you - we all knew you were talking yourself into it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594673309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774530, "authorName": "VJA_Ashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vja_ashburn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cyclemikey \r\n\r\nNo, actually. I was attempting to discourage all those afraid to pick up a wench and get dirty!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594673442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4774559, "authorName": "LeighRoberts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leighroberts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fair on both sides. Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594673632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4776532, "authorName": "TomMilton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommilton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great race Mr. Ashburn. Enjoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594738122, "type": "comment"}]