[{"id": 2614984, "authorName": "IanJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The body has reportedly been repainted in the past.\r\nHmm no time machines then! LOL.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539740348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615023, "authorName": "extreme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/extreme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You know what's even better than an S-Type?\r\n\r\nAn S-Type with a lump that goes vroom vroom.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1539741983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615104, "authorName": "Barrygodflat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barrygodflat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may be a nice car, but the photography doesn\u2019t show it at its best.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539744241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615204, "authorName": "MattyD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattyd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Front\" is not a verb. And get the hell off my lawn. P.S. Nice car, and GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539748407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615273, "authorName": "Stephan_Forslund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephan_forslund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I would prefer the 3.8 This is a nove looking car but the tires look a bit dry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539752602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615342, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Dad's favorite Jaguar and my favorite drivetrain along with the small block Ford and any 4/5 speed. Jag was always a favorite engine swap candidate-I still have a 74 XJ12 with this same drivetrain-and many years ago I had the pleasure of an XK150 drophead that I did a 327/4 speed swap as it had been stolen and stripped of it's drivetrain. Been a carnut all my life-surprised that my bride has kept me the last 33 years!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1539762617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615391, "authorName": "Danny68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danny68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a reserve bid / or no reserve ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539772735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615392, "authorName": "Danny68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danny68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW the GM Turbo 400 is a 4-speed. The Turbo 350 is a 3-speed which is it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539772879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615712, "authorName": "Eep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder whether anyone has swapped for a Japanese or German straight 6. Seems like it would retain more of the original character.\r\n\r\n@MattyD - Merriam Webster disagrees with you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539784795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615713, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What A/C??? Nice 350 conversion.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539784882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615859, "authorName": "Dusty_Car_Finder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dusty_car_finder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Danny68 Both the TH350 and TH400 ARE 3 Speeds. The Th400 is the heavy duty version.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539788124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2615887, "authorName": "MattyD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattyd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eep, you are, of course, correct. \"Front\" is indeed a verb, most commonly used to describe property location or an individual's relationship to an organization. I'll see myself out. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539788627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2616078, "authorName": "runningman48103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/runningman48103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Edelbrock heads? or, Edelbrock valve covers?...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1539792505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2616102, "authorName": "secapete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secapete/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by secapete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539792921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2616241, "authorName": "cyclemikey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cyclemikey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You know, if you're going to bring your buxom new 25-years-younger wife to the company picnic (and I'm not saying you shouldn't) it will go off better if she dresses conservatively.\r\n\r\nLose the yellow wires, the Ricky-Racer valve covers, the Cal Custom air cleaner, and the Fits-All radiator hose. Subtlety is the key here, to the extent it's possible. Make the V8 look like it could conceivably have been born there. I like the car, BTW.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1539795576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2616276, "authorName": "SimonP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, please can you confirm the \"leather\" is the beef kind, rather than the vegetarian option (vinyl). It does look like plastic to me, but hopefully not.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539796137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2617454, "authorName": "OldJagMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaityB, it says it \"runs warm\" despite radiator upgrade and yet is a daily driver. A little more information would be helpful. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539807398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2618045, "authorName": "V8roller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8roller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reminds me of a car that's been through eBay at least twice, with an optimistic BiN. \r\nCould be wrong. If it's the same car, the seller commented that both the fuel tanks are good.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539811841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2618569, "authorName": "remgitano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remgitano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pity I can not offer, \"pay me to take it\". What a sorry ending of an otherwise, somewhat, unloved Jaguar sedan. To me the 3.8 S Type is quietly cool, not unlike your uncle the SEAL. In this presentation it is very \"stool\". Sorry, seller, but this bit of flotsam will not be sullying my screen again. GLTA. There's a shoe for every foot so I hope Cinderella shows at your door.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539816847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2618719, "authorName": "CaityB (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caityb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldJagMan If you're driving the car in a warm climate, like summer in California, and you're stuck in traffic, like the 405 in rush hour, the car runs warm and you might yearn for a/c. However, it's never overheated on me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539819983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2619802, "authorName": "Benztech55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benztech55/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Benztech55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539872791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2621643, "authorName": "secapete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secapete/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by secapete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539896633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2622708, "authorName": "brimoton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brimoton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow...pics at Cross Creek..!! Haven't been there in YEARS.\r\n\r\nAnd a Chevy 3-fiddy...the only way to keep a Jag on the road.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539918978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2622851, "authorName": "HMSPininfarina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hmspininfarina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty sure this was at Mecum in Pomona last year.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539928034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2624614, "authorName": "AnyOldIron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anyoldiron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CaityB is there a way I can see the car on Sunday? I'm in SM,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539977986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2625921, "authorName": "skidrow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidrow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd like to see it on Sunday as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539994005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2626338, "authorName": "Garm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish a Mod could delete all the unhelpful posts. I also with the Seller would answer all the very fair questions asked so far. Oh, and more pictures, please.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540010500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2626719, "authorName": "richf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why am I drawn to cars like this like a moth to flame? Look at that interior, that wood dash...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540044259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2627133, "authorName": "halfthrottle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfthrottle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Better a V8 than a one way trip to Pick&Pull ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1540057566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2627244, "authorName": "AnyOldIron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anyoldiron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CaityB\r\nseller? Sunday viewing requests below...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540062270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2627263, "authorName": "CaityB (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caityb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AnyOldIron @skidrow Yes! The car is available for viewing on Sunday. Please direct contact me via the \"contact seller\" to schedule.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540063361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2627327, "authorName": "DaftOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daftone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The air conditioning system is said to be inoperative\" - can you provide a little more detail on this please? For instance, there does not appear to be a compressor but do the other components exist in the car like the evaporator and etc? Nice looking car and I like the 350 upgrade from a practicality perspective. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540065274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2627341, "authorName": "CaityB (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caityb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@runningman48103 Edelbrock heads, valve covers and manifold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540065887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2627692, "authorName": "EricWendy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ericwendy/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by EricWendy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540083992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2628164, "authorName": "PaulK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know the history of the interior wood work? It looks like it was finished in the wrong color (too red). Usually, the wood grain really pops, but this looks muddy, like it was patched and covered with an opaque stain.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540132767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2628279, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I daresay that interior is not, in fact leather, but a rather inexpensive, mottled vinyl, the imprinted patterns of which appear to repeat around in the car. The sheen, the creases, etc., all scream \"vinyl!\" It was typical in the days when you'd junk an easily (but not cheaply) rebuildable XK six and bolt in a 350 Chevy mill, to re-do the interior in far cheaper vinyl, and while at it, re-varnish the woodwork with a brush rather than carefully stripping the original, cracking cellulose finish from the veneer and spraying on a new coat of polyurethane clear. The difference in value between leather and vinyl in a car is profound, and it would be nice if the seller could answer this, now asked twice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540137752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2628320, "authorName": "PaulK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It says the A/C is inoperative, but in addition to to no compressor, I don't see any interior vents or A/C control switches. Is there, in fact, a dormant A/C system in this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540139273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2628449, "authorName": "CaityB (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caityb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The a/c is inoperative because it never existed. Nothing is dormant. Interior was redone, prior to my ownership, with vinyl.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540146667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2628794, "authorName": "PaulK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am considering bidding on this car, but have a few reservations. I have 2 other classic Jags, and living on a mountain in the hot inland empire means warm running is an issue. Installing aluminum radiators has solved all Jag hot running problems for me, so the fact that this one still has a problem is confusing. Could be a fan shroud issue, or it could be excessive scale in the cooling passages of the engine, a pricey problem. I actually like the drive train conversion for a daily driver. You don't have to worry about affecting the value, as that's already been done. The interior is the biggest issue. It looks like somebody sent this car to Tijuana for the interior work. The headliner material is wrong, the color was never a Jag color, and doesn't go with the white paint. I priced a new interior (11k, materials only) or 3k for new seat leathers (material only). I would consider this car a driveable project, as nothing that makes a Jag a quality, sexy beast is here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540167833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2629207, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by PMB-BTR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540214883, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2629648, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Front: TOP DEFINITION\r\nPut on a fake or false personality; not keeping it real.\r\nDon't front.\r\nby thug4life September 28, 2002\r\n\r\nfront\r\nThe act of acting like you are somebody else. \r\n\r\nTo think and act like you are a badass when you are not. \r\n\r\n\u00a9 1999-2018 Urban Dictionary \u00ae", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1540228155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2629799, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing has been updated to show that the seats are vinyl, and no A/C system is present. Sorry for any confusion!\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540231027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2631280, "authorName": "secapete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secapete/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by secapete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540246291, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2631684, "authorName": "tim_t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mechanically converted cars, when done well can actually be a vast improvement on the originals.. but this one is typical of so many 'modified' jag's done on the cheap, usually as a cheapskate solution after the original engine failed due to lack of care and adequate maintenance..the vinyl interior is truly horrible.. a Ford small block actually fits the tight space little better than the GM unit, but GM 350s seem to be the replacement powertrain of choice for these cars in southern ca. \r\nThe upside there is what appears to be a corrosion free body..(common in Ca and AZ..but rare in most of the places these were exported to) and the S type rides and handles better then the iconic Mk2 due to the independent rear end.. regardless its still a bastardized car albeit easier to maintain in the USA ..and the end price will reflect that fact.. good bang for the buck.. and hopefully it will be much enjoyed by the new owner..", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1540253427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2632739, "authorName": "longslaw1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longslaw1/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by longslaw1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540306700, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2632947, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why a 3 speed tranny when 700R4 o/d is readily available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540311141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2632989, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the \"new braking components\" include new rotors, calipers and pads on the inboard rear brakes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540312302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2633859, "authorName": "MrThunder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrthunder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did anyone actually see this car in person on Sunday? Thoughts?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540323768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2634112, "authorName": "robbins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbins/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by robbins", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540326502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2634125, "authorName": "Stephan_Forslund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephan_forslund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540326568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2634530, "authorName": "HEALEYJAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "whoops.....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540329716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2634549, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh boy. That was \"all in\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540329875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2634550, "authorName": "DaftOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daftone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice jump!! Probably for the Edelbrock heads", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540329876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2634551, "authorName": "robbins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/23/18 for $11,500 to robbins", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540329902, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2634552, "authorName": "DaftOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daftone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Down comes the hammer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540329910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2634579, "authorName": "GigPete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gigpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm. Were there two?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540330095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2634604, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tim_t glad you liked the car!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540330270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2634884, "authorName": "skidrow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skidrow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MrThunder 24\r\nDid anyone actually see this car in person on Sunday? Thoughts?\r\n\r\nI planned on it, but the more I looked the less I liked. Clean rust free body will make a great restoration though. I\u2019m very happy for the seller, and the buyer obviously knows why it is worth it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540332072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2636751, "authorName": "robbins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bricklin2117---I respect your experience and opinions. What do you think about this car? What should I look out for as I try to refurbish it? Think I overpaid? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540397966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2637515, "authorName": "GigPete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gigpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bricklin2117 - tagging in assistance the @robbins inquiry.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540407914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2639130, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jaydill most people use what is readily available. I presently have two 350/350 drive trains in my driveway-do I wish I had a 700R4-you bet but if money is tight you run what you brung!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540424582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2639134, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robbins looks like you paid even money-nice car-stately and a gentleman's hot rod.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1540424658, "type": "comment"}]