[{"id": 2242073, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks almost exactly like the custom set-up that came in my 1/25 GT6+! God, I hated that kit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527271358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242090, "authorName": "PearlWillys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pearlwillys/", "bidAmount": 1969, "content": "$1,969 bid placed by PearlWillys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527271689, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2242291, "authorName": "sfohare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't understand the welded diff on a car that needs to turn. Drag racing, sure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527274208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242338, "authorName": "GT6ixer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt6ixer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well you know I'm interested in seeing where this ends up. :) GLWTS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527274757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242434, "authorName": "SRB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know the seller and the car, bid with confidence! As for a welded diff I ran one in my Fiat 124 race car years ago and loved every minute of it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527275945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242573, "authorName": "Attyracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/attyracer/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Attyracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527277929, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2242628, "authorName": "cwood13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwood13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great time to get a great deal on nice race cars in Texas. CVAR is running a lot of really nice cars with mods like this transmission off to other parts of the country and other organizations that are more \"flexible\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527279058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242686, "authorName": "PearlWillys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pearlwillys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sfohare I will quote Kas Kastner's Triumph Prep Handbook, \"This type of modification forces drive through both wheels regardless of the traction loss of either wheel or even if one wheel is totally in the air. On the plus side it is very cheap. It is reliable and never needs adjusting. It gives more drive out of a corner than almost any other type of differential. On the minus side, understeer...\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1527279876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242698, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Triumph version of Primrose Yellow was called Jasmine", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1527280043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242722, "authorName": "TR6_victim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tr6_victim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a friend with a GT6 that was a race car for years in this color. The green stripe goes the other way on hers. Amazing build GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527280330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242737, "authorName": "sfohare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pearlwillys Ah, I can see how that would work on high G turns, as that inside rear probably has very little weight on it. \r\n\r\nSlow speed manuvers would be impacted. But if you are running 10/10ths all the time, maybe you don't have that issue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527280602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2242924, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice GT6! This one looks well built. It has lots of good stuff in it. These were very quick back in the day in G Prod. The picture of the car at speed is classic GT6 stance. Sorry to hear CVAR is getting adamant about originality. There some cars where parts are becoming really hard to find. This Triumph is a good way to go racing. Great GT6!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527283274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243651, "authorName": "mikecyc72austin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikecyc72austin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know the car and seller. Bid with confidence.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527300791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243684, "authorName": "britbits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britbits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sfohare. 21 years ago I purchased a Spitfire prepped for SCCA DM autocross with a welded diff. Short course on concrete was a balance between massive understeer and snap oversteer. Above 30 mph on a large course the welded diff proved to be a big plus. Especially on slightly slick pavement. Worst case find a stock diff and run events back to back with the different setups to see the difference. The PO of my Spitfire did call the setup \"dirt track style\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527302323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243698, "authorName": "britbits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britbits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, I meant to sum it up. If you run on a race track with first gear tight maneuvers, the welded diff can be a challenge. Otherwise, enjoy the vintage handling feel!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527302789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243734, "authorName": "britbits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britbits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crazyas00. This isn't the forum to debate CVAR's policy. I ran with them in 1995 with a car that wasn't quite legal, I understand the concerns of those with true vintage prepped cars that don't want to run with cars that can be driven with a bit more enthusiasm due to non factory mods.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527303920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2243982, "authorName": "Kastner3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kastner3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also run with CVAR in a Triumph. If you want to race in a pack of competitive cars, you can certainly do it in this car. I\u2019ve known the seller and car for close to nine years and both are top notch. This is one of the best presented race cars on any race weekend. The owner takes great pride in preparing everything he brings to the track. I will miss the sound of this car on track, that 2 liter Triumph 6 at full song is a thing of beauty. \r\n\r\nOne request of the lucky winner, please play with CVAR.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1527332467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244019, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "an honest, purposeful race car, run competitively in a spirited group. really like this: set up for Vintage racing as a vintage car might have been.\r\n\r\n\r\nnew owner: race it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527335175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244141, "authorName": "bringpolo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bringpolo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw a title in pics, so is there a manufacturer plate with vin on car matching the title, is the electric system ok to put it back on road for rallying ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527341899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244187, "authorName": "Kastner3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kastner3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a link to an in car video from the most recent CVAR British small bore race earlier this month. Turn up the volume and Enjoy\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/iC4HRhWpU-U", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527343265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244284, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello.. I'm the seller..CVAR will allow this gearbox to run if I can show the gearset is close to what could have been in a Triumph gearbox. I have a 410 open Spitfire or 389 GT6 diff I will toss in if that would make someone happy. I'm a novice driver and only through tight turns did I even notice a perceived issue. YES the title from Texas is the title to the YELLOW GT6, I just never transferred it. The listing states bolted in cage, the roll bar is but I added a full roll cage which is welded in. The electrical system is wired to do what it will do. There is no current set up to make it street legal unless you added the necessities. My youtube page shows the car in May at Eagles Canyon. Dive deeper into my videos and there are videos from Texas World as well,", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527346563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244285, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "YouTube... Bobby Whitehead", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527346625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244311, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhLcMnL8uG8&index=46&list=UUIEovaLR_3U7-mIaRH7o3CQ .....2012 Texas World Speedway", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527347664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244315, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also please note the video from May.. I set the rev limiter at 6500 and the shift light at 6200 .. there's a lot more to the motor...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527347734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244631, "authorName": "cobra427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jester Is there not a vin plate on the car and that's why there's no title? I'd be interested if there is the factory vin plate therefore I can obtain a title and street drive it too. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527358344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244718, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cobra427 ... yes there is a vin plate in the engine bay on the drivers side. The Texas Title is an open title. It is the Texas title to this car. I never transfered it although it can be.. never thought the need to turn it into a street car...please note: FULL ROLL CAGE! You have to fold up like a cricket to get in and almost the same to get out...it's TIGHT quarters.. I'm 5'9\" and 200lbs... once I'm in, it's snug...not tiny but SNUG...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527363156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244721, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringpolo ... the electrical system is a complete Painless (brand) system.. it's wired to function as a race car... there are functioning brake lights..No horn, wiper, turn signals, or headlights... the glass is all glass. Although not pictured, I have the glass quarter panels for the rear quarter panels..they can go with the car...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527363380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2244981, "authorName": "piersg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piersg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Memories of TWS, Bobby Whitehead on the guitar, Jester T-shirts, happy days....\r\nThis is a great car, beautifully prepared by one of the best guys around, and will make someone very happy indeed I\u2019m sure.\r\nAs you can see from the videos he is an excellent mechanically sympathetic driver, fast and smooth, taking care of his equipment.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527380031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2245196, "authorName": "britbits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britbits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will tread lightly. ... I am familiar with Steve Smith doing a conversion for the rotoflex uprights to use a datsun diff and axles. Is that the case here? Or are the axles bolted to a Triumph diff on the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527395022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2245463, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@britbits ... the car has the Steve Smith Datsun 240z axles converted to the GT6 welded 389 differential", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527431977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2245619, "authorName": "tx63conv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tx63conv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve spoken with Steve a while ago about a similar conversion. I believe they are 240z stub axles mated to TR6 half shafts to a GT6 diff.\n\nSteve has a photo bucket site that has tons of pics.\n\nThe seller is a great guy and I\u2019ve drooled over this car multiple times.\n\nGL Bobby", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527440412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2245736, "authorName": "TexasGT6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasgt6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice car. seems to be properly set up. any spares come with the car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527450165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2246083, "authorName": "sighting", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sighting/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by sighting", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527479823, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2246304, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TexasGT6 ... this is my 19th GT6 since I was around 25.. I have a fair collection of spares. If the minimum price is reached, which is very fair, the buyer will have an opportunity to also negotiate on the spares as well. I have a spare complete MKII for example.. engines, transmissions, differentials, body parts like complete hood and quarter panels, heads, tires, rain set of tires and wheels, too much to list but not priced and included with the purchase. There was some concern over the welded differential in the car..honestly, it's never been a problem to me till you are pushing the car or trying to turn it in the driveway.. I never ran autocross or used 1st gear much in the tracks I've run BUT if an open differential is a concern for the buyer I have an open diff for the GT6 with 389 gears I will include OR a 410 Spitfire diff I'm told MAY be adapted to use... other than that, extras are negotiable if the sale transpires. Why am I selling the car? I'm 63 and as far as racing is concerned, I've been running a bigger car in a smaller group in CVAR... It's time to let another family love the car, and..it is a lovely GT-6+ ...not many in the world as nice as this one, I know, I've seen a ton of them..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527514516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2246314, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also the auction ends Friday June 1st.. I will be racing Friday-Sunday that weekend but locally at MSR Cresson. If you have questions the day of the sale I may not be able to respond...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527514835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2246749, "authorName": "Neuroclast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neuroclast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You mentioned the minimum price... is that listed anywhere?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527531438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2248347, "authorName": "britbits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britbits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Neuroclast. Reserve price is not posted and sellers are not supposed to talk about it. You can speculate about it in posts but I suspect that would also be bad form. I have seen the car in person, it is very well prepared and would most likely cost much more to recreate than whatever is the reserve price.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527565795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2248833, "authorName": "TexasGT6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasgt6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does the cooling system handle the hot 100+ degree Texas summers when idling for prolonged periods and high rev runs? also and issues with low oil pressure after hot summer runs? (please excuse my ignorance if the oil pressure question is irrelevant due to the accusump)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527605026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2250263, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TexasGT6 .. our home track had been Texas World Speedway at College Station.. I raced Eagles Canyon in May with the car. With the cross flow radiator, 8 quarts of oil, average running temps are 175 degrees.. I even block the oil cooler on mild days to get the oil temp up,,, the resting starting oil temp is 80psi...running and racing I've never seen it below 60psi on this engine. It is a low hour engine, so there's only run it time, and a 30 minute session... it had been 4 years since I ran last when the gearbox went out..it took awhile to locate the bearings, a decent set of gears, and the seals for the newly rebuilt T50 gearbox in the car. If a stickler is the gearbox in your vintage group I built a TR6 gearbox with close ratio Dolomite gearset..it's not listed in the auction but I can make a deal on it...bottom line no issues with operating too hot, no issues with oil pressures...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527625126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2252914, "authorName": "nofat95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nofat95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video would be great.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527706979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2253525, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nofat95 .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhLcMnL8uG8&index=46&list=UUIEovaLR_3U7-mIaRH7o3CQ ...Texas world Speedway a few years back", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527713543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2253537, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nofat95..... https://youtu.be/iC4HRhWpU-U May 2018 ... may be one or two more on my YouTube page...Bobby Whitehead", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527713576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2253581, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nofat95 .... these were posted below in older comments on this page... if you don't see what you like, there may be a few more on my YouTube page", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527714189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2255074, "authorName": "TexasGT6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasgt6/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by TexasGT6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527771664, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2255240, "authorName": "mikethebike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikethebike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First car I ever bought. Dark Blue '69 Triumph GT6+ $1150. in 1973. Could almost reach out the side window and touch the pavement. So tempting to buy this one and go racing!!! Yeehaa!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527775955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2255269, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be out of pocket Friday when the auction ends BUT will check in Friday night. The car is in North Texas west of Fort Worth if there is a lucky buyer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527776532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2255398, "authorName": "Gentlejackjones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gentlejackjones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My eye keeps coming back to this one out of all the cars closing tomorrow. What a sweet looking machine. GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1527778786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2255859, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gentlejackjones ... ahhh !!! thank you !!! she really is special in design and build...usually a favorite anytime she's been out", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527788467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2256742, "authorName": "the_watson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_watson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just another guy vouching that this is a very nice car and a good stand-up guy. My roll cage in my GT6 cost more than the current bid! I would speculate it would cost $40k+ to recreate this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527796391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2257812, "authorName": "flowpath", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flowpath/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by flowpath", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527810447, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2257940, "authorName": "misterdj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misterdj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1970 gt6+, non race car. It's the most fun you can have with your pants on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527815233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258006, "authorName": "Neuroclast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neuroclast/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Neuroclast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527818129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258007, "authorName": "Neuroclast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neuroclast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish there were more of these for sale in the US. Hard to find, but this is a beautiful car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527818158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258408, "authorName": "joedvette69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joedvette69/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by joedvette69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527856039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258428, "authorName": "TexasGT6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasgt6/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by TexasGT6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527856669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258464, "authorName": "vixenlotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vixenlotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who built the motor?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527857989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258466, "authorName": "Testme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/testme/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Testme", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527858129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258607, "authorName": "HWA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwa/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by HWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527861068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258628, "authorName": "Neuroclast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neuroclast/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Neuroclast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527861628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258673, "authorName": "TexasGT6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasgt6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this GT6 is finally getting the respect it deserves! I am sure Jester (seller) is smiling as he races his Stang today!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527862737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258684, "authorName": "Chris12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat car. I'm torn between this and a merkur racecar. I figured the prices will be same. Decisions decisions...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527863079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258753, "authorName": "oldcarhound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why do the photos show a title or 2 ,but the description states texas bill of sale???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527864569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258825, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldcarhound there is a Texas title for the car NOT transfered...the other title was from the builder for the original donor car... the Texas title is OPEN I never transferred it..iof you want to it's your choice..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527865845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258837, "authorName": "oldcarhound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thankyou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527866085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258948, "authorName": "Bondracer7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondracer7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bobby, it's going to be 105 or so tomorrow at MSRC. It's going to be hot in the Legrand....this at least I could plumb in a coolsuit!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527869251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2258949, "authorName": "Bondracer7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondracer7/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Bondracer7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527869310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2258962, "authorName": "Neuroclast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neuroclast/", "bidAmount": 6299, "content": "$6,299 bid placed by Neuroclast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527869605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259054, "authorName": "alexrat2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexrat2/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by alexrat2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527871644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259060, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by cobra1776", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527871813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259073, "authorName": "alexrat2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexrat2/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by alexrat2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527872097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259092, "authorName": "BetterThanLucasElectrics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/betterthanlucaselectrics/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by BetterThanLucasElectrics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527872528, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259094, "authorName": "alexrat2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexrat2/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by alexrat2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527872571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259116, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To build this is over $40K. To improve it will be another $5K+ on top of purchase. Anything under $25,000 is a bargain and a half", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527872990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259118, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by cobra1776", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527873011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259138, "authorName": "BetterThanLucasElectrics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/betterthanlucaselectrics/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by BetterThanLucasElectrics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527873581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259187, "authorName": "RS6Avant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rs6avant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cobra1776 is absolutely correct (and he would know). I've been watching this auction to see if he was in the market for another GT6 race car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527874832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259202, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rs6avant Hi Andy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527875023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259205, "authorName": "JSSDMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jssdmd/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by JSSDMD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527875084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259239, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always thought Triumphs projected a tougher image than MGs. If you drove an MG, you liked the Beatles, if you drove a Triumph, you liked the 'Stones.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1527875663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259353, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having hammered these around the track...the Gt-6 is the best non-big bore car to race, short of a 240Z. See you in 38 minutes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527876671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259634, "authorName": "HWA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwa/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by HWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527878426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259673, "authorName": "alexrat2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexrat2/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by alexrat2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527878698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259682, "authorName": "JSSDMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jssdmd/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by JSSDMD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527878771, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259683, "authorName": "Bondracer7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondracer7/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Bondracer7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527878777, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259688, "authorName": "JSSDMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jssdmd/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by JSSDMD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527878833, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259693, "authorName": "Sidneylmiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidneylmiles/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Sidneylmiles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527878889, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259697, "authorName": "bgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always loved these things, the huge clamshell of the front tipped forward exposing more of the mechanicals that a mere bonnet couldn't reveal. Make's a miata look like a monster.\r\n\r\nDear bidders, this thing is a bargain, I hope at least one of you makes reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527878919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259700, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by cobra1776", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527878953, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259708, "authorName": "Sidneylmiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidneylmiles/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Sidneylmiles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527879052, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259720, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by cobra1776", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527879141, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259729, "authorName": "Sidneylmiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidneylmiles/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by Sidneylmiles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527879243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259738, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by cobra1776", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527879314, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2259747, "authorName": "bgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "amazing amount of sorted vintage race car for the money, wish it was mine", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527879367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259750, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 6/1/18 at $14,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527879435, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2259752, "authorName": "bgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "didn't think so", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527879462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259759, "authorName": "Chris12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bummer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527879519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259762, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jester let\u2019s chat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527879527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259763, "authorName": "Neuroclast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neuroclast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really annoying the way reserves work on this site. Should at least be able to see once the bidding has hit reserve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527879533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259770, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You miss the point when you complain about reserves. \r\nThe site is designed to be a place be involved and engaged. Not to look at a reserve and bolt.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527879606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2259824, "authorName": "Neuroclast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neuroclast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Think you missed the point of my comment. No worries.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527880205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2260006, "authorName": "savio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it me or Triumphs never sell here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527882755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2260058, "authorName": "Duncan_same_old", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duncan_same_old/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture of the car racing at Hallett on page 28 of the latest issue of Victory Lane.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527883564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2260062, "authorName": "bgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is a cracking looking thing, but the market for gt6's is next to zero, which matches their perception in the market. A good one seems to be priced between 15 and 20. I've always loved the look of them, it looks like a special.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527883657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2260082, "authorName": "bgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgrim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know how much I think this is worth, meaning what it would sell for, but not what it cost to build obviously - but I'd think somewhere between 20 and 30 at least. There's a big margin in there, but prices for these things are all over the map because of how rare they are, which adds to their mystery in the market, people seeing a gt6 here for the first time because they might never see one in the flesh. Seriously cool car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527883901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2260876, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cobra1776 ..not sure what protocol is on the site... can I share my email or phone number? You were very close to my minimum....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527895297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2260905, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer @bat can you connect us over email?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527895941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2260907, "authorName": "britbits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britbits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On active auctions there is normally a \"contact seller \" link in the info box. Things don't always look right on my cell, so I don't see it now. \r\n\r\nYou might try posting it for sale on the CVAR site. \r\n\r\nI don't know about Triumphs in general, but the Herald derived cars don't get much respect, despite donating front suspension uprights to all kinds of great sports cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527896170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2261139, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm racing this weekend still, so I may not be readily able to respond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527905210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2262560, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "comments still allowed ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528024755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2262564, "authorName": "Jester (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jester/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cobra1776", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528024831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2266889, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy to report this Gt-6 is coming to live with some Gt-6 stable mates in Pittsburgh. Thank you @jester\r\n@bringatrailer send me some stickers to put on it for the reunion?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528218663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2266926, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cobra1776 - Happy to do so, we'll reach out offline. Congratulations to you and @jester !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1528219415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2283496, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Gt6 has arrived. Getting ready for the PVGP, Kastner Cup and the BAT Reunion.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1528818464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3475911, "authorName": "cobra1776", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobra1776/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Gt6 just completed another year of racing at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Added new, big brake kit from Fowler Automotive Street & Track and cut 2 seconds off of my lap time!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1563979629, "type": "comment"}]