[{"id": 3359328, "authorName": "Alexbobalex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbobalex/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Alexbobalex", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560911539, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3359329, "authorName": "KirkVandezande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kirkvandezande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, the pictures show a four-speed box with no overdrive. So what is the long switch on the left of the dash where the overdrive activating switch is if there is an overdrive unit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560911566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359386, "authorName": "TRs4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trs4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Detailing of the engine bay? I assume these are the before photos?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560913209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359409, "authorName": "westcanam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westcanam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the switch where the overdrive switch should be located?\r\nThe original turn signal light switch is missing. Does the car have turn signal lights?\r\nIs the transmission the 4 Speed with Overdrive?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560913791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359473, "authorName": "Alexbobalex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexbobalex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front fenders appear to be a different colour. Can you explain why?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560916287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359639, "authorName": "Britcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No provisions for side curtains . . . in Canada? Concave grille usually indicates front end damage or an improperly sized reproduction grille. Also the trunk seal should be complete all the way around.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560941362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359758, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all I can say is that when these were ten years old in Western New York they were rugged little vehicles.........................GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560947520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359778, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listings for TR3s are gaining on those for 911s. \r\n\r\nNice looker. These are tough little cars that you can keep running with a paper clip and some tape. If there's a breeze blowing across the lawn the SUs will work just fine; you can shift it without the clutch if you have or want to (ask me how I know), and you can pick up coins at stop lights, without getting out of the car.\r\n\r\nThe one in my barn will be put back together one of these days. It's the first foreign car I restored and it taught me many things, the foremost of which is that it's impossible to drive one of these without smiling and that the side curtains are something you brag about having, but rarely use.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1560948021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3359924, "authorName": "Middie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/middie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve owned two \u201859\u2019s, the second of which was a lovely car that won awards at small shows. Both of them, and no doubt this little roughy will as well, put a smile on my face. Jags_in_the_barn is right, the side curtains don\u2019t get used much but they are useful and a good set will set you back a surprisingly large amount of money. This car has too many eccentricities and deficiencies to be worth a lot of money. Plus the paint job is weird, and it lacks an OD; something that actually transforms the performance of these cars. But a significant amount of important work has been done making it worthwhile to own and drive while you upgrade and improve the car. The easy access to every conceivable part, and \u201chow to info\u201d, from multiple suppliers, makes restoring these cars fun and easy. Of the 65+ cars that I\u2019ve owned, the TR3 is solidly in the top three. A total blast to drive, and they do, really, they do, put a smile on your face.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1560950957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360094, "authorName": "JKJK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkjk/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by JKJK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560953840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3360123, "authorName": "KirkVandezande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kirkvandezande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Latches look to be missing from spare tire cover. Seller, is the hardware with the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560954304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360277, "authorName": "1960TR3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1960tr3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like it has had some right rear damage with the heavey coating and cracking at the bottom of the wheel opening. WHY 2 tone??? they run out of paint :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560956998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360293, "authorName": "1960TR3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1960tr3/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by 1960TR3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560957289, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3360334, "authorName": "Carmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photos with the engine and front apron removed show impact damage to the inner fender wells. The apron does not have the correct contour above the grill, also indicating damage repair. Most TR3s have had an impact at some point. Finding one that hasn't been damaged at some point is more difficult. It is what it is. These things can be repaired correctly, but more often are not. Most interested buyers can't tell the difference. The silver gray car is worse.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560957817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3360943, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 7007, "content": "$7,007 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560967266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3361412, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a lot of questions addressed below and I would add where are the pictures of the bottom of the car? Can't imagine a dealer with a shop not having a lift.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560969888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363549, "authorName": "Keg62255", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keg62255/", "bidAmount": 7506, "content": "$7,506 bid placed by Keg62255", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560991232, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3363598, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why on earth would you go to the effort of what looks like a fairly intensive refurbishment/restoration and then disregard the engine compartment as they did? Im constantly surprised at how many TRs are put up for sale and don\u2019t have the soft top, much less the side screens. For me, the soft top is a necessity, plus they look really good with the top up. ( IMHO) I count myself lucky I was able to buy one with all the weather gear. I\u2019m a bit of a purist, but I prefer the stock colors, and Triumph had some really nice colors for the TR model run.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560992754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363747, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Repair invoices make me feel very lucky I know my way around a set of wrenches.For prospective buyers these car are great fun to work on, very simple and straight forward plus very rugged.Parts are relatively inexpensive, you can source almost everything. For me and my TR3B joining a Triumph forum has been just the ticket.The people that own these cars love these cars. Forum support is outstanding.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1560996430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363748, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 7907, "content": "$7,907 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560996459, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3363767, "authorName": "Keg62255", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keg62255/", "bidAmount": 8602, "content": "$8,602 bid placed by Keg62255", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560996728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3363768, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 10007, "content": "$10,007 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560996746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3363787, "authorName": "Keg62255", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keg62255/", "bidAmount": 11546, "content": "$11,546 bid placed by Keg62255", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560997222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3363789, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 12007, "content": "$12,007 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560997259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3364194, "authorName": "Kwahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where can you get the soft top, frame and side curtains?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561028675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3364232, "authorName": "Britcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kwahl. I would start with Team Triumph. Scott might have good used top bows and curtain frames or new ones. He is also a Moss distributor. I sent my frames to The Roadster Factory and they did a very good and true-to-original restoration. Tops are available from either company or others, but do have an upholsterer install the top. It's worth it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561030755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3364306, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carmeister. You have definitely picked up on something regarding front apron. I\u2019ve never seen a grill as curved as this one. Contour of the opening is definitely wonky. I do wonder how spare tire door is able to be detached. Definitely not true to how the factory meant. Lots of fairly expensive body issues if you wanted to make right.And it would appear it\u2019s not an easy task to match this paint.Whats with the different shade on the doors! Or could it be just the light? TR3s lines can play tricks with the light.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561033835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3364541, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For some unknown reason, I decided to take another look at the pictures and review the posted work Orders/Receipts again. Interesting stuff on the Invoices.\r\nBesides the obvious paint issues, it appears the car is sitting on a lift in pics 32 to 34 so one is available for pictures of the bottom. There is also a beautiful Lowcountry looking picture of the car (#10) that, unless climate change is worse than we are being told, looks like my area in the southeastern part of the US. Was that pic taken in Canada?\r\nThe invoices show the car as an \"UnPlated\" car with \"UCD\" listed as owner. I assume that means the shop did the restoration and the Ontario Registration is in their name. The body shop listed on one invoice appears to have only done repairs to the front end so it would be helpful to know who did the original body and paint work, if not the same shop. \r\nLots of questions that I am sure are being asked behind the scenes as well as in person visits to asses the car. Hopefully the seller chimes in with answers to keep this LBC on the radar for potential bidders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561038375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3365137, "authorName": "deoldcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deoldcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kirkvandezande. Switch to left might appear to be the old brit direction switch-type you find on old MG's, Jags ect. Push the lever over..internally there is a cam, spring and leather seal that slowly return switch to 'off 'position. As this car has and aftermarket wheel without the Trafficator head, this might make sense....seller? alexbobalex, this may be the same paint, but painted in different conditions. if doors were sprayed sitting flat, in different conditions, the metallic flakes sometimes 'lay down' in different ways, therefore refract the light differently...did I say different enough? but, might also be a different paint batch. @tobyallen. I installed Brooklands screens on my TR 3 and my windscreen, side curtains and soft top have not seen the light of day for 23 years -although the rain on your forehead stings like heck at 60 mph when you get caught in quick shower!@tobyallen regarding spare tire hatch, holes are there, so the square key will be able to operate the internal catches -just the 'toilet seat' covers are missing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561049374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3368473, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@deoldcarguy. Too funny re/ topless speed runs! I\u2019m glad I\u2019ve got the top, use it sometimes, but at 6\u20192\u201d it sure makes the cockpit claustrophobic, but my forehead is all good!!! My favorite thing to do is a dawn run through the mountains with the tonneau in place. Just me and the car and the open road. Before my time , by a bunch, but it makes me feel like I\u2019m in a Sopwith Camel WW1 fighter!! Just such a blast, priceless!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561076334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3369748, "authorName": "zachmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The two tone paint is definitely off putting on this. For whatever reason it looks two tone and with a really strange allocation of each WRT where one starts and the other stops. It appears that front fenders, rockers and some part of the metal just behind the doors is a darker shade than the rest of the car. If not the case the seller needs to chime in IMHO.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1561129979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373845, "authorName": "Bcboomer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcboomer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The aftermarket valve cover in pic #37 has the tube for a TR4A style PCV system. If that is a sealed oil filler cap it is going to be messy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561221728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374938, "authorName": "jvandyke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jvandyke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, too bad about the mis matched paint, I'm assuming it was done in stages and the mix was off? Very pretty car even so. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561292874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375365, "authorName": "olderguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olderguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The front grille looks like the opening was a littie tight so they (the body shop) gave a littie push to make it fit (maybe a hard push). Would definitly like to look under the car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561311503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3376458, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Missing the the small bracket /rubber block in front of mirror that supports center of lowere windshield surround. At speed without this block windshield frame flexes.A bitch to mount but required if your going to do spirited driving.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561384839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380837, "authorName": "Coachgids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coachgids/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised the bid is this high with the seller ghosting the questions.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561466880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380854, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So where are the undercarriage photos? Way too many unknowns given the lack of information.Dealer certainly can\u2019t expect good dollars with this lackluster presentation. If I was the consignee id be more than a little miffed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561467245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380903, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HKS has sure bid on a lot of cars since joining this May. Hope he/she doesn't get stuck if reserve is lowered. I have friends who enjoy getting in on the fun at the beginning but I'm not brave enough to do that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561468199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380934, "authorName": "Tinman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IBLCfan - Kudos to your friends who enjoy getting in on the fun. I do also. But yes, sometimes it means you have more fun than planned. For me that was a Midget that I trucked cross country (wasn't planning on that) after my \"fun\" was still there at the end. But all good. Wife calls it my \"clown car\".", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561468806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3381735, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tinman. Yes, my daughter also called my TR3B the \u201cclown car\u201d when I first took her out in it last spring. Not sure how that tag came about but it\u2019s obviously universal! Being an ex muscle car affictionado I couldn\u2019t help but feel it was a bit derogatory, but the bottom line is my daughter has a mile wide grin , along with me, whenever we take the TR out for a run. Such fun cars , so rewarding to have the pleasure of owning one!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561482615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3382015, "authorName": "ahavey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahavey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No seller comments here? Seems like there are a lot of questions to address. @johns, responding to questions will help you avoid the dreaded RNM auction. Looks like a nice car, but lots of unanswered questions. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561485811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3382021, "authorName": "Johns (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Underbody photo chassis \r\nhttps://flic.kr/p/2gjTnQ6", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561485868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3383277, "authorName": "d_s93277", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d_s93277/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "please give reason the right side door and fenders paint unmatched, there must have been a wreck since repaint for this issue any pictures of repair work on this side?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561492438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3383859, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A picture of the underbody has been added to the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561496674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384180, "authorName": "TRs4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trs4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure why sellers bother to come to BaT and then choose to not answer questions nor participate in their own auction. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1561498551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384216, "authorName": "palmbeach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palmbeach/", "bidAmount": 12257, "content": "$12,257 bid placed by palmbeach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561498792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3384217, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 13777, "content": "$13,777 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561498799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3384231, "authorName": "palmbeach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palmbeach/", "bidAmount": 14027, "content": "$14,027 bid placed by palmbeach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561498906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3384234, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 15007, "content": "$15,007 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561498915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3384240, "authorName": "palmbeach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palmbeach/", "bidAmount": 15257, "content": "$15,257 bid placed by palmbeach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561498977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3384251, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 15807, "content": "$15,807 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561499046, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3384256, "authorName": "palmbeach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palmbeach/", "bidAmount": 16057, "content": "$16,057 bid placed by palmbeach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561499140, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3384263, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 16397, "content": "$16,397 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561499175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3384267, "authorName": "palmbeach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palmbeach/", "bidAmount": 16647, "content": "$16,647 bid placed by palmbeach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561499244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3384274, "authorName": "palmbeach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palmbeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/25/19 for $16,647 to palmbeach", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561499366, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3384494, "authorName": "Thatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too many ghosts in this closet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561502230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384514, "authorName": "ahavey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahavey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully the ghosts got @palmbeach a good bargain. Congratulations.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561502617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384611, "authorName": "Murphyr2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphyr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TRs4ever perhaps you joined late. This seller was highly responsive throughout.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561505298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3388704, "authorName": "Italia_227", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italia_227/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Murphy2 A single 3-word post is \u201chighly responsive throughout\u201d ?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561592816, "type": "comment"}]