[{"id": 2078523, "authorName": "jonathano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathano/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by jonathano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520908918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2078539, "authorName": "CLIF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clif/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely perfect. Who needs a Tiger.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1520909389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078614, "authorName": "Tehran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tehran/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by Tehran", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520913694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2078633, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the earlier, finned version of these.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520915116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078642, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy, that engine bay is full of wires, cables, & hoses! A tidying-up would be in order. The Alpine, itself, is pretty nice, tho.\r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520915347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078646, "authorName": "johnmarkgray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmarkgray/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by johnmarkgray", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520915594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2078654, "authorName": "Lolat324", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lolat324/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love my 63, and fins are the most obvious reason. I can see why they died, rockets were old school by the late 60's. But, I like my car mostly for two reasons, dad bought it new in 63, and it has minimal Chryslerishness to it. Great example of a rare British roadster.. look how many MG's were made in 67..maybe 20 x's as many...GLWTA. Congrats to the owner of this great sunny day cruiser!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520916281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078722, "authorName": "Suisunkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suisunkid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, but I think the look of the car could be improved immeasurably by more period correct, higher profile tires-", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520928178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078763, "authorName": "darthmustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darthmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That color really makes the car pop...and I think that the Panasport Wheels add to the appearance (not take away from it).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520939686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078766, "authorName": "Beaglebreath", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beaglebreath/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color, and the Panasports. Alpines all suffer from the same problem, though.....the first thought that goes through one's mind when seeing one is \"__________________________________.\" (Fill in the blank). Yup. Best of luck nonetheless.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520940203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078793, "authorName": "Cajun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My former mother in law had an Alpine back in the 60s. She solved her leaky top/footwell pools problem with a large nail and a hammer. Let's just say salt air and unpainted drain holes don't make for good outcomes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520942627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078800, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In anticipation of the \"Get Smart\" wisecracks...\r\n\r\nSomeone will chime in with the misnomer, \"the car in Get Smart wasn't actually a Tiger, but an Alpine.\" Not true. There was an Alpine used for some scenes, but the hero car was indeed a Tiger, which Don Adams ended up owning for many years. \r\n\r\nI imagine the Alpine is a relative bargain in today's world, so someone's going to end up with a nice car here. GLWTS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520943368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078906, "authorName": "Latest_Trend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latest_trend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wheels appear made for this roadster, very nice!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520948100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078907, "authorName": "sunbeam1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunbeam1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Alpine this will be a good and easy restore project!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520948103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078916, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the day the Alpine seemed like an orphan car but seeing this one makes me wonder why. I remember a blue and a green one but never red. This one looks awesome everything is so right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520948334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078989, "authorName": "toy58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toy58/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by toy58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520950091, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2079053, "authorName": "TR6_victim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr6_victim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the description, sounds like every British car I've ever seen.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520951670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2079059, "authorName": "Radiotube", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radiotube/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears to be missing the vacuum brake booster. The brackets are present but the booster ain't.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520951936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2079087, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! a ten-footer if ever there was one. still, an aficionado might want to take the plunge. it's.....allllmost........there...... maybe.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520952825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2079150, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@slam105 You're right about the collection of hoses, wires, etc. Most of this is due to the hoses of the early pollution control plumbing - most of which can be removed entirely.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520954341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2079156, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@suisunkid I could agree but remember these are 14\" wheels. Originally, 13\" wheels (with higher profile tyres) were used.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520954477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2079190, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@West-Coaster:\r\nMaybe this Alpine has a \"Tiger\" in it's tank?\r\n\r\nSorry, I couldn't resist...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520955218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2079210, "authorName": "whale26", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whale26/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a SV very similar to this and in about the same condition only with wires and BRG. Two of the best alterations I made to a perfectly original car was to add an overdrive and change the carbs to a single Weber. All very easy DYI changes. With the OD motoring at 75mph is very pleasant and it will get around 30mph on a long trip. I agree with 13 inch wheels vs 14's.\r\n14's are a much better fit with the proper tire size as they fill out the wheel arches better. Also 13\" tires are limited in choice", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520955594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2079307, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lord_Balfour_IV It's actually closer to being a five footer. Be that as it may, if I wanted a concours 67 Alpine, I would probably not start here. Let's face it, it\u2019s a big boy\u2019s toy and a driver to be proud of. It may never be \u201cconcours\u201d but it is always admired at local classic car shows. And it's something to tinker with when you have little else to do.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1520957619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2079530, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great assessment by @Britboy, thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520963344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2079890, "authorName": "TAH_Tiger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tah_tiger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Alpine that wouldn't take much to bring it to the next level. The Alpine and the Tiger both drive very differently, but both have their own merits.\r\n\r\n@west-coaster \r\nTake a look at the picture being sold on eBay from the rear of the \"Tiger\" showing the Chief an Max. The one exhaust is black soot while the other fake exhaust is clean. Obviously an Alpine. Yes, he had a Tiger of his own for many years after.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520967426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2079936, "authorName": "TAH_Tiger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tah_tiger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Alpine that wouldn't take much to bring it to the next level. Both the Alpine and the Tiger have their own merits and drive differently but I'll take mine with the extra 4 cylinders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520967771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2081193, "authorName": "San_Jose_Scot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/san_jose_scot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A comment from an older fan of sports cars. I\u2019ve noticed it is not just me that appreciates a little more room. Arms and legs don\u2019t fold as easily as they used to. \r\n\r\nThese have just a bit more room than the MG\u2019s and Triumphs I grew up with. \r\n\r\nI find an Alpine is a comfortable driver. More relaxing than many others of the same era.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520992650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2081195, "authorName": "sackboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sackboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@San Jose Scott: So is a Panoz!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520992712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2081218, "authorName": "nobrakes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://youtu.be/Ocvxjf__cp8", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520993879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2083324, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@radiotube\r\nGood catch\r\nWhen I first got the car, I too noticed its absence. A little research found that this is not uncommon among these old Alpines. According to the Hanes manual, \u201cThe servo unit, fitted to some cars, is an additional source of power boost\u2026..\u201d Others have told me they were standard on series V models. A quick scan of Google images of Alpine engine bays, shows many are without a brake servo/booster. In any case, according to discussions on the Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club SAOCA website, many owners upon finding the booster needed repair, chose to eliminate or bypass the servo altogether. I can assure you the brakes work just fine on this car and no extra \u201cboost\u201d is needed.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1521059257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2083919, "authorName": "San_Jose_Scot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/san_jose_scot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sackboy are you familiar with the book titled \"Rich guys, fast guys, and Idots\"? My one experience with a Panoz was as a passenger. Lovely car. The driver was a combination of the first and last of the book title. He knew I raced and wanted to show off on a track day. Pucker factor was high enough to move the seat cushion into my lower intestine. \r\n\r\nYou may be correct in that a Panoz can be a relaxing drive. Send me a video first.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521071829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2084308, "authorName": "rangerken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rangerken/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by rangerken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521087980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2084747, "authorName": "joepalmore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joepalmore/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by joepalmore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521124493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2085460, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are reportedly ecstatic to read that Panasports have been mounted by one of the previous owners! Always an easy way to spice things up on a Plain Jane Alpine. However, the color change to Carnival Red leaves us with our hands in the air! It's fine, Eczema, it's fine", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521137594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2085787, "authorName": "rangerken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rangerken/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by rangerken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521140197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2086413, "authorName": "joepalmore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joepalmore/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by joepalmore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521146044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2086808, "authorName": "rangerken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rangerken/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by rangerken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521152657, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2088058, "authorName": "kane-o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kane-o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the brand name of the carnival red paint ? I am considering using it on my '77 280 Z.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521220316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2089425, "authorName": "mustang86svo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang86svo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chrysler Sunbeam?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521242969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2089696, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mustang86svo\r\nYou must have spotted the Chrysler pentastar on the right front wing.\r\nIndeed in 1967 Chrysler bought a controlling interest in Rootes and this symbol appeared on the Alpines. Chrysler stopped production of these cars early in 1968.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521253102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2089705, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kane-o\r\nDupont 8415LH (It's not cheap).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521253745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2090468, "authorName": "kane-o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kane-o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanx britboy. I believe the search has ended.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521313088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2091054, "authorName": "PeteyJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteyj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "growing up it was British cars for me. Had an AH 3000 and TR 6, friends drove TR4's and MGB's & GT's. But I always liked the look of the Alpine. Looks very nicely done and it'll be a bargain, I think!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521379666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2091112, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PeteyJ Not too much of a bargain I hope given what she cost me and how much I have lavished on \"Rosie\".", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521383633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2091145, "authorName": "PeteyJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteyj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@britboy I've got a longhood 911 that consumes $$$. My guess (and Keith Martins price guide) says that this comparatively should be just that!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521385292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2091304, "authorName": "SteveN.L.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steven.l.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some cars just have a body style that holds up over time, while other cars don't. The air cooled 911s have it, but the water cooled models don't. 240Zs have it. British sports cars and motorcycles often had it. The Alpine has some of the most classic and beautiful body styles of all of the British sports cars of the era. It still looks lovely.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1521393634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2091830, "authorName": "Dawvi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dawvi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree that Kenneth Howes' design has held up very nicely indeed. \r\nThe bumpers are removed on my 1961 Alpine, which has been a race car since 1962 or '63. This exposes some of the nicest lines on the car: at the rear, you can see allusions to the Lotus 11, along with quotes from the 1956 Thunderbird in the peaked headlight rims. Not a surprise in that Howes worked for Raymond Lowey when the Thunderbird was on his drawing board. The '61 Alpine was Southwest Region SCCA Champion in the 1970s and came with a 3\" binder with all kinds of documentation. These include a fistfull of drag strip time slips, 30 race tech sheets that report all kinds of preparation data --spark plug information, tire pressure, ambient temperature, venue, etc. Although it's a lot of fun to read the exhaustive notes and SAE engineering drawings for the roll over structure, the real joy is in the driving. These cars have a great deal to offer. I hope the buyer has a great time experiencing Sunbeam seat time. The cars are nimble, well mannered and nicely balanced. Keep the stock carbs, add a pair of 40 DCOEs and drive it like you stole it. Safely, but with spirit. These are great cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521447254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2091842, "authorName": "mdmatus95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdmatus95/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by mdmatus95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521456110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2091906, "authorName": "Gbtolbert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbtolbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Blessed to have a 68 Alpine and a 72 911T. Both great looking, fun and comfortable cars. The Alpine is perhaps the most comfortable and best ventilated roadsters. Good luck to the seller. The buyer will enjoy the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521465740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2091924, "authorName": "eflachbart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eflachbart/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by eflachbart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521466889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2092009, "authorName": "OneOfEach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneofeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I honestly don't get the supply / demand for specialty cars. A replica for sale today that is garish is predicted to sell for 6 figures and this real beauty languishes in the mid single digits. I don't want either but all else equal, I'd take this one. Glwta.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521470547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2092022, "authorName": "mdmatus95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdmatus95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@britboy Are you able to help facilitate the shipping? I'm in Texas and it's a bit too far to drive to pick it up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521471062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2092120, "authorName": "siesta-man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siesta-man/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by siesta-man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521474919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2092125, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "mdmatus95 \r\nHappy to help.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521474945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2092621, "authorName": "mdmatus95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdmatus95/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by mdmatus95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521486053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2092820, "authorName": "syblock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syblock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this price, this car is a steal!!\nIf I didn't have a Series 3 Alpine and a Tiger, I'd be on this in a minute.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521488682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2092827, "authorName": "mghiotto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mghiotto/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by mghiotto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521488759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2092831, "authorName": "djgaloot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djgaloot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a totally awesome ride. Summer's coming. If I didn't already have a Lotus Elise I would be bidding on this one. Not quite the same car but both red convertibles!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521488801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2092876, "authorName": "Overdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overdrive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller...any issues to be aware of driving back to Hilton Head SC from FL ? Thx.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521489406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2092932, "authorName": "Mdiamant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdiamant/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by Mdiamant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521490013, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2092936, "authorName": "mdmatus95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdmatus95/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by mdmatus95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521490042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2092937, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Overdrive \r\nIt's further than I have ever driven her but, other than maybe getting wet, if it rains, due to the poor window seals, I think it would be an awesome drive. Having said that, you will appreciate there are no promise or guarantees here. She is a lady but an old girl.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521490045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093013, "authorName": "Overdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overdrive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thank you for your honesty....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521490913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093017, "authorName": "OrangeMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orangeman/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by OrangeMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521490980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093033, "authorName": "Tehran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tehran/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Tehran", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521491146, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093036, "authorName": "raybasil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raybasil/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by raybasil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521491172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093073, "authorName": "mdmatus95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdmatus95/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by mdmatus95", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521491555, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093083, "authorName": "bf7829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bf7829/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by bf7829", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521491689, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093092, "authorName": "syblock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syblock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still an incredible price!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521491777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093095, "authorName": "OrangeMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orangeman/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by OrangeMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521491843, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093099, "authorName": "bf7829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bf7829/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by bf7829", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521491917, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093100, "authorName": "OrangeMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orangeman/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by OrangeMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521491938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093102, "authorName": "Jperell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jperell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My old lady used to leak but is now in for silicon injections?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521491993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093103, "authorName": "bf7829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bf7829/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by bf7829", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521491996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093108, "authorName": "777AIA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/777aia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just keep her away from Calibogue Cay!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521492074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093109, "authorName": "OrangeMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orangeman/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by OrangeMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521492089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093112, "authorName": "bf7829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bf7829/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by bf7829", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521492160, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093123, "authorName": "OrangeMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orangeman/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by OrangeMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521492279, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093127, "authorName": "md11king", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/md11king/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by md11king", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521492316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093132, "authorName": "bf7829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bf7829/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by bf7829", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521492380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2093135, "authorName": "mike3316", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike3316/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@777AIA - I guess you're gonna miss it by THAT much! lol", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1521492459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093136, "authorName": "frozen_car_guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frozen_car_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy it, charge for autographs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1521492467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093139, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@777AIA\r\nGet smart eh?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521492483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093134, "authorName": "777AIA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/777aia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd bid... but I look too much like Don Adams already...\n(Nice mike3)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521492488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093141, "authorName": "bf7829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bf7829/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/19/18 for $13,000 to bf7829", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521492500, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2093147, "authorName": "mike3316", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike3316/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car at a great price. Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521492529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093148, "authorName": "ray96disco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ray96disco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry about that, Chief!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1521492531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093149, "authorName": "Diver127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diver127/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Buy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521492541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093150, "authorName": "Overdrive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overdrive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Break out the shoe phone and make a celebratory call!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521492543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093151, "authorName": "777AIA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/777aia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn shoe keeps ringing...\nCongrats all.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521492567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093159, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, that was fun..................\r\nThanks to all those who provided interesting/informative/humorous comments.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1521492633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093169, "authorName": "mdmatus95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdmatus95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521492728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093173, "authorName": "syblock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syblock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful purchase!!\r\nNow you have to join Tigers East/ Alpines East (TEAE.org)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521492743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093176, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @britboy\r\nVery Nice Vehicle \r\nAnd Congratulations to Winning Bidder Enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521492760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093180, "authorName": "bf7829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bf7829/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spring is just around the corner and I\u2019m looking forward to some wind in the hair.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521492882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093350, "authorName": "ArchSail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archsail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic buy...had no idea this would go this low....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521498042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093475, "authorName": "Lolat324", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lolat324/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some cars are undervalued, but it never means anything. Others are undervalued and eventually, for some reason it means something to people, Enough to drive up the value. Never got the dif when a 69 S is worth $200m plus while a normal 911 from that year is half. (I own Pcars...) while a nice tiger is pushing 6 figures but a Alpine is at zilch..(I own Sunbeams too)..Oh well. Love my Pcars, but tearing around, (tic) in the Alpine, I don't give a rats fanny...Enjoy your car,..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521503379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093497, "authorName": "mjbeanie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjbeanie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck with it. If you need any help or tips-send me an email. I have the twin sister. Restored right down to the carnival red. First thing-get the Weber conversion kit and ditch those carbs.\r\n\r\nAnd Loving it -Agent 86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521504430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093550, "authorName": "britboy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So Rosie is going to a new custodian for 15% of what a Tiger in similar shape would go??? I'll never understand what determines the value of these wonderful classic designs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521506189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2093878, "authorName": "aztec_GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aztec_gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compared to a MG or a TR ,It's too cheap for this nice and good car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1521523819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2094467, "authorName": "bf7829", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bf7829/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mjbeanie\r\nAs I become acquainted with the ole gal, I'm sure I could benefit from your experience and tips - thanks for the offer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521564403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2097665, "authorName": "Backintheusa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/backintheusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bf7829: Congratulations on the purchase and welcome to the world of Alpine ownership. If you haven't already, I highly recommend you head over to sunbeamalpine.org and join the Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club of America. There you will find a great group of fellow Alpine owners, access to workshop and owners manuals, and a forum where you can learn everything you need to keep your new Alpine on the road! IMHO, the SAOCA is the best thing that has happened to Alpine ownership in the 40 years that I have owned one.\r\nJim\r\nPresident, SAOCA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1521659067, "type": "comment"}]