[{"id": 3793531, "authorName": "ilookmarvlus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilookmarvlus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not exactly British Racing Green.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1572302123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3793539, "authorName": "MiniGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miniguy/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by MiniGuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572302192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3793769, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this have a height adjustable suspension? It seems to be riding too high.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1572306356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3793859, "authorName": "TheDrunkenWrench", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedrunkenwrench/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seeing as this is only 3 hours away from me, I'll be watching this. We'll see if the wife will let me cram another car in the garage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572308605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3794008, "authorName": "Dksmith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dksmith/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Dksmith", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572311889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3794272, "authorName": "GlenK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know the car and the owner did a great job. The custom touches are suttle that really enhance the cars looks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572319395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3794465, "authorName": "Bacalau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bacalau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, it\u2019s the subtle touches that differentiate this from its brethren.\r\nI like it- Thor\u2019s room for a 300-watt stereo with subwoofer somewhere, because this car shouldn\u2019t go anywhere without an early Clash album playing at a pretty good volume.\r\nBring Doc Martens. I\u2019m green with envy that I can\u2019t bid on this.\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572328738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3794596, "authorName": "FraunchCanadiaun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fraunchcanadiaun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs more low", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1572349162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3794719, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FraunchCanadiaun. @Doritoman. The ride height is easily fixed as it has adjustable suspension.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572354083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3795163, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The colour sure is love or hate...lol\nSome nice upgrades....especially the engine and brakes.\nI'm guessing this is a CA spec MINI, which means it has some added strength in the trunk floor and the doors....... no pictures of those areas to confirm.\nFront is high, but as Malsal said, you can see the adjustable suspension. Perhaps it has to be that high for the massive 13\" ers. Typically the front fender needs to be worked to fit 13\" wheels.\nNice work on the rear valance for the exhaust......\nNot a fan of that grille....and it's not a \"Cooper\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572363124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3795670, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As noted, not BR Green, more Exorcist Ejecta, possibly an homage to the film? \r\n\r\nGood mods/upgrades where needed, twin tanks, brakes, suspension, engine etc, an Inno inspired dash and all appear to be well done. \r\nYes, drop the height to a reasonable level and you are good to go. 13\" wheels fit with only a little fender work being needed and then covered with flares as we see here so no need for the height we see here unless you want to Rallycross :-)\r\n\r\nYou may want to look at replacing the tires, depending on the compound in use here - going to 13\" tires usually means going to a tire which is designed for a much heavier car which CAN result in a much harsher ride than normal in a Mini which has a pretty harsh ride to begin with.\r\n\r\nThe rest, all good.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1572371335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3798700, "authorName": "dansfam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dansfam/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by dansfam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572401320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3798991, "authorName": "Desiree1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desiree1971/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Desiree1971", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572410599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3801235, "authorName": "Gedwalsto1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gedwalsto1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello did you custom make the intake set up ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572462295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3801543, "authorName": "edbeat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edbeat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there any back seat pictures available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572464414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3803008, "authorName": "junk85817", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/junk85817/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by junk85817", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572474911, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3803163, "authorName": "Desiree1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desiree1971/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Desiree1971", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572478329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3803428, "authorName": "Mediaphish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mediaphish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I fell victim to purchasing a fake Mini. Fortunately information I found on BaT helped me get my money back! I still have a bit of the bug to buy another vintage or resto mod Mini and I actually really like this one. Even the bring green color. Do any of the experts on here have any input on the validity of the car as a 77 Mini? Does it even matter with the updates that have been performed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572484756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3804087, "authorName": "JoeHMS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joehms/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it possible to go back to 10\" wheels... how small of a wheel will clear the caliper. I prefer the traditional look/ride height.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572524896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3804466, "authorName": "Scrapin78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scrapin78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JoeHMS\r\nDepends on the size of the front brakes which is not stated i don't think... but if they are the bigger 8.4 inch ones you just replace them with 7.5 inch discs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572532231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3804481, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JoeHMS. I am not sure what brakes are fitted to this car but to fit the 10's you need 7.5 inch Cooper S discs, drive flanges and calipers which are available from most Mini suppliers.\nThe fenders look to have been cut to accommodate the 13's.\nThis car looks like it has a 1275 A series engine from an Austin America as the cylinder head has smog ports blanked off, it is a popular swap with Mini's as a lot of AA's became donor cars much like the Metro's in the UK.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572532395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3804553, "authorName": "Scrapin78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scrapin78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mediaphish\nI wouldn't call myself an expert but it seems that with mini's, besides the older ones and the cooper and cooper s, modifications done right often make mini's worth more. Also, the 1275 which this one has is a more desired motor.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572533438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3804609, "authorName": "Scrapin78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scrapin78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheDrunkenWrench\r\nEven though it is green, its small enough that she probably won't notice!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572534453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3804746, "authorName": "MiniGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miniguy/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by MiniGuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572536390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3804841, "authorName": "TheDrunkenWrench", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thedrunkenwrench/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Scrapin78\n\nI'll tuck it in between the RX7 and it's parts car brother and see if she notices.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572537616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3809702, "authorName": "moke64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moke64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mediaphish can you clarify that you almost bought a fake Mini? Was is a Fiat? Or was it badged as a Cooper S and it wasn\u2019t.\r\nLots of goodies on this car, looks like they got rid of the rust,", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572629154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3809732, "authorName": "WickedSpeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wickedspeed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mediaphish You got me googling \"fake Mini\" in the hopes of finding one with a LS swap or a Hayabusa (or the like) motor... No such luck...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572629644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3810441, "authorName": "moke64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moke64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WickedSpeed There is a Mini near me in upstate NY that has a Chevy V8 in it. Basically a tube frame with a Mini body over it. One of the Hacker brothers (they ran VW rabbits in the Bilstein series) owns it. Must be a handful to drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572635233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811413, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mediaphish. There is no conclusive way to check the year 100% on a 1977, saying that this car appears to be a 1977.\r\nYou can check for date codes on wiper motors and boot latches and other internal parts, they will be 4 digits ie: 12 77 which would be the 12 th week of 1977 and all the dates should be fairly close but as this Mini is 42 years old a lot of parts may have been changed.\r\nMini's did not get a factory second \"hidden\" vin number until 1980 when they went to 17 digit vin numbers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572642600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812197, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some seller involvement here in the commentary responding to questions would help spark confidence and bids. @Robertsan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572651306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812820, "authorName": "Mediaphish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mediaphish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@malsal I bought the 73 racing green Mini that showed up here in May of 18. It was definitely a 92. Parts all over it were 90\u2019s. I think it was a Rover pretending to be an MKIII. Again, got my money back thanks to BaT users. Wish I had found the Site before I bought it. I\u2019m super skittish now, but love the look and feel of this generation of Mini. Thanks for the feedback.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572672782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813042, "authorName": "lovethatcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovethatcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice how long did it take to restore?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572698385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813351, "authorName": "Robertsan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertsan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fenders were not cut. 7.5 original mini disc brakes and you fit a 10 inch rim in it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572706708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813356, "authorName": "Robertsan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertsan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The parts on the are car are reproduction parts from the 1970 cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572706875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813366, "authorName": "Robertsan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertsan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes the intake was customized as the original one gets hot air from the engine. Hot air doesn't produce horse power so I put in the front to get cold air.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572707024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813368, "authorName": "Robertsan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertsan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As for the colour I wanted it to stand out from the other original green colours. When you go to a show the colour pops and people take notice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572707162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813388, "authorName": "Robertsan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertsan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Grill is original I just blackened it up. I put 13 inch tires as you can get more high speed 13 inch tires than 10 inch tires.\r\n\r\nThere is added strength on the front and rear sub frame.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572707819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813399, "authorName": "Robertsan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertsan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a picture of the back seat and the doors.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572708059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813428, "authorName": "Robertsan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertsan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This the numbers we found on the wiper motor is 75652 J 12/2577 54071808A. It is your judgement.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572708874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813509, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 3333, "content": "$3,333 bid placed by Doritoman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572710749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3814763, "authorName": "Robertsan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertsan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The engine is 1275 bored out to 30 over. Which turns it to 1303. New cam bearing, crank shaft piston rings and pistons, cylinder head has been decked and new valve guides and all valves have been machined.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572787736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814892, "authorName": "Nateshoe22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nateshoe22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any known mechanical issues?\r\nAny foreseeable issues with importation to US?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572791849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814910, "authorName": "vty777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vty777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep,they never look right on the larger wheels,but at least they aren't wires ...............", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572792476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3815003, "authorName": "rushabhshah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushabhshah/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by rushabhshah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572796020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3815541, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 77 MINI also. I'll have to check the SN and see how close they are.\r\nLeyland did indeed use different steel suplier than earlier....rusted quicker. Nice to see this one seems rust free", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572820311, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3815895, "authorName": "RuyMachado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruymachado/", "bidAmount": 4659, "content": "$4,659 bid placed by RuyMachado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572837662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3815942, "authorName": "rushabhshah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushabhshah/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by rushabhshah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572839942, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3816108, "authorName": "Nateshoe22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nateshoe22/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Nateshoe22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572868496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3816145, "authorName": "rushabhshah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushabhshah/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by rushabhshah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572871686, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3816196, "authorName": "Robertsan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertsan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No mechanical issues ...runs like a baby.\r\n\r\nI am not aware of any reason it can't be imported into the US.,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572874300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3816268, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious what the RH tank is from. Is it an early early Serck(?), or a modified LH tank ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572876803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3816722, "authorName": "RuyMachado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruymachado/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by RuyMachado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572886061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3816804, "authorName": "rushabhshah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushabhshah/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by rushabhshah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572887655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3816842, "authorName": "Nateshoe22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nateshoe22/", "bidAmount": 6666, "content": "$6,666 bid placed by Nateshoe22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572888471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3816854, "authorName": "rushabhshah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushabhshah/", "bidAmount": 6766, "content": "$6,766 bid placed by rushabhshah", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572888678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3816951, "authorName": "RuyMachado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruymachado/", "bidAmount": 9856, "content": "$9,856 bid placed by RuyMachado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572890424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3817419, "authorName": "Nateshoe22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nateshoe22/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Nateshoe22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572895965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3817500, "authorName": "Robertsan (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertsan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The left take was original and the right was custom made as there was already a hole for the gas cap.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572896685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3818332, "authorName": "VicMelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vicmelo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572902537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3818412, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 11/4/19 at $10,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572903301, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3818413, "authorName": "MiniDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mediaphish your Mini wasn't a fake Mini, it was a revin - a later car with an earlier car vin attached to it so it could be imported under the 25 year and older rule. There are a number of those cars currently running around the States and there is nothing fake about the car itself - they are still Minis.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572903304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3819792, "authorName": "Nateshoe22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nateshoe22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve wanted to get into a classic Mini for a while now. I\u2019d like to try to work something out if possible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572921326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3823259, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My MINI is 408379 .... so, only 22k or so apart....lol \r\nThis is probably a very early 77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572992780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3829198, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$18000 CAD on another site", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573136396, "type": "comment"}]