[{"id": 3328681, "authorName": "boisvert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boisvert/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by boisvert", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560188312, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3328683, "authorName": "SpyderMan981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyderman981/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by SpyderMan981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560188326, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3328704, "authorName": "Manistee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manistee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like everything about this car except the white top and especially the tan interior. That's just not right. Should've stuck with the blue interior IMO.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560188570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3328714, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree on the interior; I had a '65 in college this color; are those the correct seats? If they are, they must have changed by '65 because those look like TR-3 seats; Just personal preference but this would look even better with wire wheels...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560188692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3328741, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "'Baby-blue' is a tough color for a lot of cars to 'pull-off' well. And, to my eye, there seem to be a couple too many colors on this TR4. Never-the-less this is a nicely done restoration! Hope\r\nit does well in the auction.\r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560188997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3328748, "authorName": "Fatdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fatdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color is really unique. My dad found a powder blue TR and the original interior and top were black. I don't think I've ever seen a blue interior. He restored the TR and painted it red. I still like the blue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560189049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3328933, "authorName": "J-Bar-J", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j-bar-j/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got a '60 TR3 in Powder Blue with it's original Midnight Blue (with white piping) interior. It's a great color combo. It also has original white hood, side-curtains, tonneau and hoodstick cover, which also look good on a Powder Blur car. I'm OK with the tan interior though. @TomInTampa, you're right, those are definitely TR3 seats!. All TR4s had flat-backed seats with heavier padding.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560190285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3329293, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Powder Blue with the blue interior would definitely look better than the tan, at least to me. Wonder where the TR4 seats went? \r\nNot sure how much prep went into the respray a couple of years ago, but it's a shame the trunk was not included. Might be a good idea to post pictures without the spare in the wheel well. Hope it finds a new home. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560192541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3329573, "authorName": "DClary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dclary/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why California plates with Virginia title?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560194276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3329681, "authorName": "The_Shoog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_shoog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TomInTampa @J-Bar-J IBLBCfan All early TR4's were fitted with TR3 style seats. The earliest cars even had TR3 bubble glass gauges.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560195032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3329801, "authorName": "J-Bar-J", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j-bar-j/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@The_Shoog - interesting. I have CT254 (very early TR4) and is has the typical TR4 seats, so I just assumed they were that way from the beginning. That apparently isn't the case. I'll have to look at my PIggott bible when I get home tonight. I do have a short bubble bonnet, chrome windscreen cap and convex lens gauges. But maybe my seats were replaced before I got the car. Love how every time I follow an auction I learn something new about Triumphs!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560195977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3330295, "authorName": "The_Shoog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_shoog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Moss lists CT15273 as the last car fitted with early seats, so these appear correct.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560199228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3330677, "authorName": "Dr_Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr_randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Tr4 was 62 and I recall the seats looking like these. Also, count me in the \"love the tan interior\" camp.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560202594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3330807, "authorName": "newbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newbee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 61 TR4 in Powder Blue with black interior. I personally don't like the tan interior. Should either be original blue or maybe black (I wish mine was original blue). Fender mirrors look weird on a TR4 IMHO (should be on doors, .....bullet type, if any). Finally, this blue doesn't look like the original Powder Blue to me,.....seems more like the later Wedgewood Blue from the photos.....but maybe it's just the effect of light on these photos.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560204432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3330916, "authorName": "flaneur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flaneur/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone keep hating on the colors. Someone is going to get an mighty nice car at a great price if the haters scare enough bidders away. Humor impaired folk, note the sarcasm.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560207130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3330968, "authorName": "perazzi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perazzi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow only one picture of the engine?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560209385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331024, "authorName": "DLH435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlh435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classicautosalesoc can we get a close up of the cross frame rail damage? See picture 44 just left of the exhaust", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560211174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331259, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You are right about engine pics. I will be sending more to BAT in the AM. I thought they had more. Coming soon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560217783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331260, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car also has a working heater. Someone asked previously.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560217811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331267, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color combination is amazing. If someone is interested MOSS Motors can supply the original blue color... We can also have the original interior done for you as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560217952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331282, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the mirrors. They give a very cool sleek look to the car! Classy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560218564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331287, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The plate on the car was a DECO plate. It is not the plate that goes to this car. The title is a CLEAN Virginia title.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560218630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331637, "authorName": "Dphotos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dphotos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always liked the Wedgwood blue color in Triumphs. You do not see it often but is looks sharp.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560245668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331673, "authorName": "Britcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a very late TR4 with 4A seats. Were they correct or did the factory run out of the 4 seats in preparation for the 4A or did a previous owner upgrade? Who knows?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560251158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331782, "authorName": "Atlantablue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atlantablue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very nice car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560256383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331787, "authorName": "rlhunter58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlhunter58/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by rlhunter58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560256433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3331788, "authorName": "Atlantablue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atlantablue/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Atlantablue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560256444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3331791, "authorName": "rlhunter58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlhunter58/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by rlhunter58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560256463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3331794, "authorName": "glemon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glemon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There were actually quiet a few of these light blue TR4s running around in my home town, but the ones I saw never looked like this, always kind of chalky and faded. Of course the young kids who wanted a rip-roaring sports car back then wanted something in red, or black, or BRG, so maybe the light blue ones were less likely to be blown up or wrapped around a tree by those young blokes, and stayed in more mature hands. \r\n\r\nI think the colors are fine, the wheels are nice too,but I think it would look best with original steel wheels and hubcaps.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560256483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331806, "authorName": "Atlantablue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atlantablue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the wheels and the white top looks great too. Panel gaps are really good on this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560256662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3331853, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wild wheels", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560257564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3332528, "authorName": "DaftOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daftone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "C\u2019est sharp!! Love the blue.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560270955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3332652, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has amazing CURB APPEAL! The ladies love it, people gravitate to it. Park it next to a ferrari or Lambo and they will be oodling this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560273174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3332704, "authorName": "zachmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm in the \"wish it had the original blue interior\" camp here. The tan with white top clashes and not sure that tone tan with powder blue works either but easy enough to put the interior back to blue. Dark blue interior with white piping as someone mentioned would be outstanding! The minilight knockoff wheels look good IMHO. Overall sharp TR! GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560274048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3333395, "authorName": "DLH435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlh435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classicautosalesoc Anything on the center left frame damage in photo 44 yet?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560279156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3335813, "authorName": "Europeansportscar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansportscar/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Europeansportscar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560317886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3335870, "authorName": "rlhunter58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlhunter58/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by rlhunter58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560331546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3335901, "authorName": "Alm_fr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alm_fr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi. Is it a matching numbers car? Can you confirm no overdrive? Regards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560337303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3336105, "authorName": "pcchuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcchuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BEAUTIFUL ! 1963 Triumphs came in Wedgewood Blue (Ditzler 12873) If this one is, I commend the choice. In '73 I painted my original Iris Blue 62 MGA 1600 MKll into the Wedgewood Blue. It was a HUGE decision. It has a drop of grey in it and looked fantastic. \r\n\r\nI also agree with the fender mirror... the MG had one. ,, not 2. \r\n\r\nBeautiful car !! GLWTA !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560345005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3339293, "authorName": "DLH435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlh435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmmmm am I the only person that is interested in seeing a close up of that frame damage?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560377238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3339730, "authorName": "Stimfig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stimfig/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Stimfig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560389826, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3339787, "authorName": "Dolce71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dolce71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to agree @pcchuck, beautiful, the long shot of the TR with the top up is stunning!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560391688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3339878, "authorName": "Jim55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim55/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Jim55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560394194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3339960, "authorName": "triumphan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumphan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DHL435, if I was interested in bidding, I would surely want to see that frame damage in close-up. Perhaps it is \"fettling\" to make clearance for the exhaust.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560397508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3340224, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would look great on the University of North Carolina campus......if God isn't a Tar Heel fan then why is the sky Carolina Blue?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560428793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3340266, "authorName": "Paul4TR6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul4tr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DLH435 There does seem to be something very odd with the frame in photo 44. I hope the seller addresses it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560429600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3340401, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The frame was cut minimally years back by previous owner for exhaust clearance. It could be bent back easily with a hammer or other modification. Frame is in good shape otherwise.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560432377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3343117, "authorName": "corvettewill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvettewill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Overdrive?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560459785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3343167, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos have been uploaded by the seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560460220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3343673, "authorName": "northwestnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northwestnick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alm_fr @corvettewill - No overdrive. If there were an OD unit in place, you'd see it clearly at the back of the transmission in photos #37 and 45, plus the newly uploaded #65 and 66.\r\nThe good news is... Swapping in an overdrive transmission is pretty easy (if not cheap).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560468925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3343686, "authorName": "northwestnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northwestnick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an amazingly straight car. Excellent panel gaps.\nMy only question is, how do you read the vacuum gauge on the intake manifold while driving?\nMay we assume it's a proper Jaeger vacuum gauge?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560469599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3344829, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car does not need an overdrive. The ratio is excellent and at higher speeds is excellent for driving.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560521373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3344848, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A TR4 similar to this one sold in 2006 for $99,000 plus at Barrett Jackson Palm Beach. Here are the detail.s.Auction\tPBCCA Palm Beach 2006\r\nReserve\tNO RESERVE\r\nStatus\tSold\r\nPrice\t$99,000.00\r\nLot\t312\r\nYear\t1963\r\nMake\tTRIUMPH\r\nModel\tTR-4\r\nStyle\tROADSTER\r\n\r\nGo to Barrett Jacksons website to see the full details.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560521672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3344851, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure why the gauge is on the engine. It was like that when I got it. Mechanic says it is to adjust carbs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560521756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3346929, "authorName": "Manistee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manistee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classicautosalesoc Dream on. This car will not sell for $99K. Likely $19K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560543828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3346946, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey JM Gow. The Barrett Jackson info is just a reference for people looking to make a decision on other cars like or similar that have sold. Who knows what any car will sell for. Maybe some guy said the same thing you did when the car sold for $99k.... LOL. Never underestimate the value of a good looking car. I am surprised sometimes at the incredible prices I get for my cars but I think its because of the work I put into them...before, after and during the process.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560544176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3347790, "authorName": "Italia_227", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italia_227/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#classicautosalesocaweebitoptimistic", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560549798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3348778, "authorName": "Mordecai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mordecai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classicautosalesoc, maybe overdrive is a personal preference on a TR4? My dad, owner of a '63 and a few early German marques, swears by it.\n\nMy parents bought a showroom '63 white/red in Europe. They drove it there for a year and had it shipped to Colorado. The lever-on-the-column overdrive on curvy mountain roads -- any curvy road for that matter -- transforms the TR4 into a terrific and unique motoring experience.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560602065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3349137, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For anyone without value knowledge, you may want to refer to todays NADA Value on this car. THESE ARE GOING TO BE ONE OF THE HOTTEST COLLECTOR CARS! 1963 Triumph TR4 Prices and Values\n\n2 Door Roadster\n\nValues\nSpecial Notes\n\n\nValues\n \t\nOriginal\nMSRP $2,849,\nRetail Low 10,850,\nRetail Average $26,500, Retail\nHigh $52,400\nValues don't lie these are based on COMPARABLE SALES RECENTLY!\nFrom: classicautosalesoccheckingthefacts.com", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560610889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3349248, "authorName": "DLH435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlh435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classicautosalesoc the fact that you added photos and did not add a requested photo of the damage on the frame, looks as though you are trying to hide something obvious. So, is there also something not obvious? No need for a response or photo, I\u2019m moving on.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560613355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3349253, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sent approx 25 more pics of frame area!! I'm here to give as much info as buyers need as soon as I see a comment. Nothing to hide here. 100 % transparent!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560613541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3349718, "authorName": "Jim55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is the currently located?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560630053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3349745, "authorName": "northwestnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northwestnick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ DLH435 - I don't understand what you're upset about either. Six of the new photos (#53, 54, 55, 59, 60, 61) show the damaged area of the frame that you spotted in #44. It looks like it was intentionally cut to provide clearance for an earlier exhaust system. I think it could be welded back together without removing the body from the frame. Not a big deal, imho. Wish my TR4 looked this nice.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560631338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3349834, "authorName": "WesWittich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weswittich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would like to see cold start and driving videos. If original color was powder blue, why is trunk interior black? Is that usual? Always loved TR4s. This is a very good looking example.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560635478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3350050, "authorName": "DLH435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlh435/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classicautosalesoc - regret, my apologies", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560646967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3350436, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone else getting the idea that the seller will say just about anything to try and pump the sale price? NADA? Overdrive not being a plus? Cripes man....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560691937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3350586, "authorName": "triumphan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumphan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WesWittich, there are enough under body photos with traces of the original paint, (which is somewhat more subdued than the repaint), plus the BMIHT certificate, to see that the original color is powder blue. That being said, the trunk interior and underhood areas of all TRs should be body color. The black is probably just a lazy way to freshen up the usual scratches and surface rust. To the seller, the car may not \"need\" overdrive, but given the choice between my current two TR6s, one with O/D and one without, the overdrive wins hands down.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560698257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3350877, "authorName": "classicautosalesoc (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicautosalesoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TO: Tdskip. I have had a lot of Triumphs and this is a very nice car. The car will do the work itself to sell it. I am just trying to give people on BAT a true understanding of what this is and what it has to offer. This is NOT \"saying anything to pump price\". These are FACTS and nothing else. A Triumph authentic certificate, true values, quick responses!!!! Not sure how you sell cars but I personally would appreciate a seller like this. As you can see from many of the comments the car is a very nice upstanding hard to get TR4. Thank you all for your comments.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560711890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3351016, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A visit to a good upholstery shop, a nice blue interior and wood dash later, and this car is a show stopper.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560717777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3351647, "authorName": "tirnipgreen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tirnipgreen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adding a wood dash to an early (61-63) TR4 is just not right. I love the painted dash cars and to drill holes in one to mount a non-original feature would be a crime. If someone really wanted a wood dash, they could remove the painted dash completely and start with the later backing fascia designed for a wood dash panel. I would like to have seen detailed pictures of this dash however as I recall seeing this car, but do not recall the quality of the dash. The tan interior is a very poor choice. Someone must have picked it up in a parts lot and decided to save a few bucks using it. Blue would be the way to go...one can never go wrong with original equipment. This was not a original overdrive car. Would it make drive-ability sweeter, yes...should it stop someone from buying it, no.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560775968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3351669, "authorName": "BillBTR3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billbtr3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tirnipgreen gentleman in our club has a 1962 built TR4, bought new with wood dash.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560776714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3351685, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad a driving video hasn't been added by the selling dealer. Bottom line is, those interested in this car have been doing their homework and in a few hours we will know what it is worth in todays market.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560777231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3351786, "authorName": "tirnipgreen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tirnipgreen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BillBTR3 The wood dash panel was an option on the early TR4. If ordered, it would have had the associated sub-fascia, not just the veneer plywood overlay. My point was that to drill screw holes into a good painted metal TR4 dash would be a shame. If a wood panel is to be added, please do it correctly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560779953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3352110, "authorName": "Jojojojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jojojojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "San Clemente is the right place for an old British car and no AC. Most of the homes there don\u2019t have it, don\u2019t need it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560786317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3352831, "authorName": "HWA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwa/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by HWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560796457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3352897, "authorName": "34Century", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/34century/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ibrought my 64 TR 4 home aftet my 3 Year tour\r\nOverseas ended. Wires, o/d 4 speed, am Radio\r\n& Heater, Drove my Tr 4 from the New York\r\nPort after a Battery pick up back to the \"Burgh\"\r\n$ 2,280 For Tr Boat ride ,loved every minute,\r\nGood luck with Sale,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560796923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3352950, "authorName": "DLH435", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlh435/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by DLH435", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560797435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3353052, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NADA estimate on a classic car as \u201ctrue value\u201d\n\nOverdrive not being a plus?\n\n\u201cTHESE ARE GOING TO BE ONE OF THE HOTTEST COLLECTOR CARS! \u201c\n\nUh huh...exactly what we want in a seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560798180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353103, "authorName": "Azmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azmark/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by Azmark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3353116, "authorName": "HWA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwa/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by HWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3353117, "authorName": "nobrakes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, what's the rub on this fantastic little car? Someone better step up because I can't imaging it selling for anything close to this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560798426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353123, "authorName": "Azmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azmark/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Azmark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798437, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3353143, "authorName": "Toddharrington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toddharrington/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this car !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560798525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353155, "authorName": "HWA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwa/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by HWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3353161, "authorName": "Azmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azmark/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Azmark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3353167, "authorName": "HWA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwa/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by HWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3353170, "authorName": "Azmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azmark/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Azmark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3353190, "authorName": "nobrakes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color is so special. I am sure its even better in person. Very tidy little TR4.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1560798676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353195, "authorName": "HWA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwa/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by HWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3353200, "authorName": "Azmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/azmark/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by Azmark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798722, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3353181, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to See Bidding!\nBest to Seller and Bidders!\nBeautiful Vintage Vehicle!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353218, "authorName": "Mrfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw it this weekend it is is nice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560798768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353234, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 6/17/19 at $16,750", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798845, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3353239, "authorName": "nobrakes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobrakes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm guessing $25k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353243, "authorName": "smaceng", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smaceng/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think so too", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560798883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353509, "authorName": "ChrisVilla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisvilla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I rented one like this from Hertz Classics in Vienna for the FIVA Rallie a few days ago. It worked very well, made 600 kmts. during the four days of Rallie.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560800544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353726, "authorName": "Murphyr2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphyr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not surprised-if i had not just bought the MGB I would have been on this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560801887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353740, "authorName": "Murphyr2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphyr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not surprised-had I not just bought the MGB last week I would be on this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1560801920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353770, "authorName": "Murphyr2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphyr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classicautosalesoc I am up the road in HB-can I pop down and see it sometime?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560802045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3353773, "authorName": "tirnipgreen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tirnipgreen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am sorry, but I saw this car at the classic car auction in Greensboro, NC where I suppose it was bought. I don't recall the final price there, but I thought it was high for what the car was. Someone has done a really good job of cleaning it up and it looks far better than it did in GSO...but the high bid here is everything this car deserves.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1560802054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3363824, "authorName": "smaceng", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smaceng/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea why the bidding did not go higher? Seems to me that it is worth 20-25K.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1560998141, "type": "comment"}]