[{"id": 14114970, "authorName": "SpitfireLew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spitfirelew/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by SpitfireLew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712417113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14114990, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebodies little daughter is going to love this. GLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1712417210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14115068, "authorName": "gjhm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjhm/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by gjhm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712417836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14115106, "authorName": "724AJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/724ajr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Poster car for the Fabulous Poodles' 1979 release of Think Pink", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712418128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14115115, "authorName": "ZacharyDaquri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zacharydaquri/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by ZacharyDaquri", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712418229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14115131, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Japanese sure hVe some strange tastes.\r\nPoor little MINI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712418412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14115258, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pinky mileage\r\n\r\nMileage calcutation.\r\n\r\nI uploaded the Export Certificate translation as it documents the mileage (kms).\r\n\r\n2015 Aug 5th - it shows 67,400 kms (previous owner time of transfer)\r\n2017 July 12th - it shows 6,400 kms ( I believe this is when the speedo/odo was changed (at a new zero starting point) to the funny JDM figures done by Camel Auto Mini specialty and they changed the colour to pink from British racing green)\r\n2019 July 26th - 16,200 kms - where it was transferred to a new owner\r\n2021 March 29th - 22, 956 - when we acquired it and imported to Canada.\r\n2024 March 28th - 28,915 kms - once all new paint and interior completed for resale, obviously we did not drive it extensively over the 3 years, just to car shows and our Mini club weekend runs.\r\n\r\nThis documentation and pics of the undercarriage should reinforce the total kms for this Mini being approximately: 95,915 total kms or 59,598 miles.\r\n\r\nThank You for your bids.\r\nJohn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712419726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14115278, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi\r\ngreat Mini!\r\nI have a similar one, I wanted to ask maybe you know where to buy SPI injector for the carburator,\r\nThanks\r\nGus", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712419881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14115401, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @GBT3201, I'll ask my parts supplier in Canada on Monday for an SPI injector.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712420975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14115408, "authorName": "gbt3201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbt3201/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THANKS!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712421035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14115465, "authorName": "Pdigwig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdigwig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@724AJR \r\n\r\nI haven\u2019t thought of the \u201cFabulous Pink Poo\u201d since 1983 or so \u2026.probably the last time time I heard them on the radio. Wasn\u2019t your average radio fodder.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712421462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14115483, "authorName": "gjhm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjhm/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by gjhm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712421615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14115704, "authorName": "Zaphodbebullbrox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zaphodbebullbrox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like this used to be a sponsor for Pepto-Bismol.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1712423098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14116009, "authorName": "DANick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bit of a Panther, that! GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712424593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14116073, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @DANick", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712424876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14116323, "authorName": "mikeroten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeroten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zaphodbebullbrox - dangit, beat me to it! needs the license plate PEPTO", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712426166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14116364, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Missed the Barbie craze by \u2026. \u201cThis much\u201d.\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712426379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14116476, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meb, yes, we did have it out of paint just in time for the movie launch but we had more to do.\r\nI think it would be a great promo car for someone's business as it gets so many looks.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712426725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14116699, "authorName": "Rockndawg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockndawg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a side not, looks like a MPI ejected car not a SPI ejected car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712427505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14116936, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rockndawg the Jap market MINIs never got MPI", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712428582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14117118, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rockndawg, it is SPI.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712429130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14117500, "authorName": "Jtpryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtpryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I just have to find a horn that plays the Pink Panther theme...\r\n\r\nAwesome ride!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712430808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14118203, "authorName": "Rockndawg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockndawg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting so they got MPI engines with no distributor but SPI ejection.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712433954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14118865, "authorName": "Zaphodbebullbrox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zaphodbebullbrox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That speedometer make me think of the old toy \u201cSee \u2018n Say\u201d.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712439146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14119622, "authorName": "CBT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recently returned from an off-island business trip where I rented a white Toyota sedan. I had to take photos every time I parked it in a large lot just so I wouldn't try to get into the wrong one, which I actually did once. No chance that would have happened with this car, although I'd have to check the expiration date on my man card to drive it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1712449126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14120757, "authorName": "maw06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maw06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hear Mary Kay cosmetics is looking for a new car for their top sales associate. This would be perfect!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712486469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14121541, "authorName": "Champ7980", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/champ7980/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did it go wee wee wee all the way home?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712501225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14124285, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rover Mini stable straight steering hands free drive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712516121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14124717, "authorName": "Kng2411", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kng2411/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Kng2411", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712520626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14126687, "authorName": "Efvduist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efvduist/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Efvduist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712549610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14134385, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The VIN does reinforce the manufacturer year of 1998, which should allow it qualify for the US import rule of 25 yrs. All buyers should verify this with their customs broker if this is your intention.\r\nThis link should verify the 10th digit in VIN supports 1998 year:\r\nhttps://www.alldata.com/us/en/support/repair-collision/article/vin-to-year-chart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712617091, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14136009, "authorName": "jmonga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmonga/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by jmonga", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712639117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14137084, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GBT3201\r\nApparently these guys will have it.\r\nBurlen Fuel Systems Ltd\r\n+44 1722 412500\r\n https://g.co/kgs/qhAJaJG", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712673934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14146584, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We forgot to mention Pinky has 60s style pop out rear windows, stereo mounted under the rear seat, easily accessible from the driver's seat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712764038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14146766, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those opening rear windows were used on most MINIs right up to 2000.\r\nMany Jap market MINIs didn't have them.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712765513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14149602, "authorName": "Sean_tex", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sean_tex/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I imported a 1998 Mini Monza from Spain in January with zero customs issues.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712776388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14158049, "authorName": "GromitDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gromitdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a note: I have driven this car, It's a very high spec car, and a flippin' ROCKET! So much fun!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712859731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14160772, "authorName": "89lincolntc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/89lincolntc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs some Hello Kitty decals, badly. LOL. Cute. GLWTA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712869365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14165548, "authorName": "69_911e", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69_911e/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You're definitely making a statement when you pull up in this. Not quite sure what that statement is, but you're making one! \ud83d\ude09\ud83e\udd23", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712941595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14166031, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey British Barbie, your Mini is ready. Now don't confuse her with an Australian Barbie, that's where you cook the shrimps.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712943851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14168750, "authorName": "Vasamacil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vasamacil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone have a broker you've used before to deal with aged out cars like this that shouldn't need the DOT/EPA proof for import?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712952707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14169337, "authorName": "dingopel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dingopel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 2015 I imported a 1988 Austin Mini Designer Edition (later sold on here in 2018) and really had fun with it while I owned it. People everywhere love them, RHD is fun, and with this paint job, you'll get noticed! GLWA and hope the new owner has a blast with it!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712955123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14169884, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And in my most \"Perky Cartoonish voice\", I utter \"Hi Barbie\"! \r\nRegarding the 1998, I agree, it should import right in. Just make sure that the Importer of Record understands that the BC title/registration shows it incorrectly as an 1999. Also, this is correct to the JDM standard for SPi / MPi which is a hybrid of sorts in comparison to the R.O.W. classic Minis from approximately VIN BD134455 on.\r\nGLWTA,", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712957504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14171376, "authorName": "fast_fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know the top speed? Wish we had the room for it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712971633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14171448, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We're onto the last hours, please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. Use the 'Contact Seller's button. We're starting to feel nostalgic for her already.\n\nMorky Auto Imports in BC did the Canadian importation and coordinated the complete refurbishment with the help of many from our local Mini club members. Definitely a group effort of passionate enthusiasts.\n\nThank You for all the comments and bids!\n\nGood luck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712972641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14171477, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @fast_fred, 120km or 75mph or based on the speedo that would be horse.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712973125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14171600, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I managed 145 with my warmed up 1130cc with 3.44. GPS\r\nWas screaming !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712975074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14171866, "authorName": "Dave_Car_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_car_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had my daughter's Mini Cooper vinyl-wrapped in pink (with a white top). For several years, she loved driving it that color, and I loved that it was actually a very sophisticated tracking device. Wherever she went, people would report to me... \"I saw her on XYZ road\", \"I spotted her at the In n' Out Burger\", \"I saw your daughter's car at the football game\", etc. If you give your kid a car like this, they can't get away with anything. Just sayin'. I'm not nearly as dumb as I look.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1712981158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14173095, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brilliant build. Converting the essential \u2018British\u2019 Mini into a verrry Japanese\u2026 tamagotchi!\r\n\r\nJudging from the spec and work outlined, this might well be a \u2018sleeper\u2019; should prove to be very quick. May require some new animal decals on the speedo.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713018804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14173254, "authorName": "Detroit_Scooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroit_scooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this. It\u2019s not for me, but love it anyway. There is an ERA Turbo for sale here in Michigan and I die a little bit every time I look at the listing. As a Mini aficionado, that one is a banger. An expensive banger.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713020321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14173362, "authorName": "DANick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "love the speedo animals; my '63 needs this GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713021208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14174331, "authorName": "mickey644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickey644/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by mickey644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713028242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14174647, "authorName": "SloMo82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slomo82/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by SloMo82", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713029454, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14174723, "authorName": "ExecutiveMotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/executivemotorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dave_car_guy BRILLIANT!!! Thank you! I have a 15 year old daughter that turns 16 in 3 months and will start driving. Whatever her 1st car becomes, I'll make sure to excite her about wrapping it in a \"cool loud color\" so she sticks out. From one girl dad to another, Thank you!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713029739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14174724, "authorName": "mickey644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickey644/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by mickey644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713029740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14174736, "authorName": "ExecutiveMotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/executivemotorsports/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by ExecutiveMotorsports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713029784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14174788, "authorName": "mickey644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickey644/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by mickey644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713029947, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14174800, "authorName": "ExecutiveMotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/executivemotorsports/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by ExecutiveMotorsports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713029994, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14174822, "authorName": "mickey644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickey644/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by mickey644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713030075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14174862, "authorName": "mickey644", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickey644/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/13/24 for $15,250 to mickey644", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713030197, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14174986, "authorName": "JohnnyItalia (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank You for the comments and bids, it looks like Pinky will be off to a new home.\n@mickey664 Congratulations!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1713030614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14175025, "authorName": "101dals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/101dals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great purchase!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713030782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14175240, "authorName": "GromitDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gromitdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GREAT deal for that car! You will have an absolute blast with it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713031653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14175848, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Better call Maaco....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713033679, "type": "comment"}]