[{"id": 17243085, "authorName": "Bobbity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not a big fan of the purple, but I do like the interior color! Neat little car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743548790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17243112, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone welcome to my auction on this beautiful Mini. This car runs and drives really nice. Some history on the car, when I bought it, the guy told me he was the original owner of the car. He wanted to give it to his son but his son had no interest in the car. That\u2019s when I bought it. Also I believe this car is fully original. I don\u2019t see any evidence of paint work. If you have any questions feel fre to ask, I will try my best to answer everything. \r\nHere are some videos of the car.\r\nEnjoy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743549026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17243309, "authorName": "Green_Meanie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/green_meanie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did Mini still sell cars in the US market in 1973? Believe they stopped after 1967. Maybe a Canadian model that slipped in, back when things were friendlier?...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743550826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17243367, "authorName": "britbits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britbits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Green_Meanie. Officially they stopped after 1967. Some cars were legally \"brought home \" by people in the armed forces. When some states started the rolling 25 year old exemption cars have been coming into the US. A Heritage certificate would tell you where it was first sold. Looks to be in good shape. Tell people it's a Purple People Eater... ;-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743551333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17243707, "authorName": "minidude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like a good honest Canadian market mini with some nice upgrades.\nlast mini USA had was early mkII.\ncar was a mini 1000(as per boot badge) and has had engine and brake upgrade.\nlast year chrome bumper canadian car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743554633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17243863, "authorName": "zoe2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoe2002/", "bidAmount": 1973, "content": "USD $1,973 bid placed by zoe2002", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743556131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17244011, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 2222, "content": "USD $2,222 bid placed by Ayoka", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743557768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17244146, "authorName": "LarryH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, as others have said it is a Mini made for Canada, and not a US market car. Canada has similar vehicle regulations to the US and that\u2019s why this Mini has front and rear side marker lights. It also has the required side impact beams inside the doors and the special latch mechanism that hooks the bottom of the door to the raised \u201cbutton\u201d in the middle of the doorsill to meet crash standards. All those things are unique to Canadian market Minis.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743559823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17244239, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Canadian regulations were very similar to US regulations, but not the same, and more relaxed in certain ways, so you see stuff like this Mini, and Skodas and Ladas and such that were sold in the 80s that were never offered in the US.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743561009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17244627, "authorName": "Boyhowdee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boyhowdee/", "bidAmount": 2345, "content": "USD $2,345 bid placed by Boyhowdee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743568933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17244646, "authorName": "WookieeRookie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wookieerookie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What size are the brake rotors?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743569677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17244822, "authorName": "jlrsierra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlrsierra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen three different VIN tags in the photos.... Can you explain how this is, and what happens when Ca. DMV inspects the car before registering the car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743584654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17245001, "authorName": "denis62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denis62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "since its running 10\" wheels, discs have to be 7.5\" I believe", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743593530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17245132, "authorName": "Dneuberger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dneuberger/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "USD $3,500 bid placed by Dneuberger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743596255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17245703, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Previously owned a well used \u201873 1000 with the stock engine. Identical to this one but BRG rather than purple. One of the best I\u2019ve ever owned. Bar none. Choosing between the Mini, 66 VW Bus or 60 Benz ponton diesel would be as tough as choosing you favourite child.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743602238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17245750, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great interior\r\nBeing a CA market MkIII MINI, one would expect floor repairs. Don't see a sign of that. Possibly just done very well.\r\nI see the head is the 10 stud 1 bolt type, but cant tell if there is a breather on the back of the block. Is there tappet covers?\r\nThis would be considered a 74 would it not?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743602567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17246667, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlrsierra\nHi, the Vin for the car is on the driver door. All the other plates are not the vins. I think they are either the body number, or other information.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743609533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17246842, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There may also be a vin tag on the A pillar, left side. (just fyi)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743610714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17248051, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone here is a cold start video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743615614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17248064, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all for the active commentary here, we\u2019ve updated the text to note that the car was built for the North American market.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743615634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17249341, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool to see the centre reverse light still there.\r\nIn the later 1975(4) - 1980 MINIs made for CA, the reverse light was placed there while the UK got integral reverse lights in the clusters.\r\nBecause of the \"safety\" bumpers which were attached to the boot lid, it would have somewhat obscured the reverse light.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743619288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17249340, "authorName": "Indetrucks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indetrucks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlrsierra each time I have had an out of state vehicle registered here in CA, I take the car to my local AAA and they need to verify 2 matching VIN numbers. I typically have to direct the AAA inspector to the two VIN number locations, so as long as you can do that successfully you should be good.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743619317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17250002, "authorName": "m2711c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m2711c/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by m2711c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743621321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17252510, "authorName": "sdmg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdmg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it were an MG, that colour would be called \"acronite.\" Not sure with Minis.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743629490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17254927, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, it is either\u201d Black Tulip \u201c or \u201c Aconite\u201d , very similar colors.\r\nI agree with @ mayjer , original Canadian car, few mods,( nasty haz-mat carpet).\r\nLooks very good , hoping the demon rust is not too invasive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743648923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17254965, "authorName": "Northernrover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northernrover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think it might be an A+ block with that WFM 102 cast on the front. Pretty solid looking body for an exCanadian car. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743649510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17255027, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think you're right @Northernrover . Dizzy looks A+ type", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743650443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17278815, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Mini!\r\nx2 on what @Northernrover and @Mayjer have said on that WFM1024 casting, and note that this short block is an Ivor Searle Reman, a well known Euro provider to specialty Mini sellers like MM (N. America) and MS (Euro). Good news to the buyer! It's also always cool to play \"Find all of the CDN characteristics\". I remember my poo brown 79 with fondness. Thanks for bringing this out, @seller ! GLWTA,", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743877399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17284970, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone\r\nThanks for all the comments and Bids on this beautiful mini. I appreciate all the help from BAT community.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743971083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17285329, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see this as an absolute Q-ship !\nFrom details spotted I expect some hidden gems in there (which the seller maybe hasn't realized so far)\nQuite some bucks spent on this so far, but will need some more IMHO (and some TLC as well)\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743976271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17286510, "authorName": "minidude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the short rear alternator bracket (looks like a generator rear bracket)is also a give away that this is an A + block\r\n\r\nbuyer should put a replacement rear subframe on the short list\r\nof things to replace.\r\nnot expensive nor difficult just takes a bit of time.\r\nhasnt been drive much recently as the rusty pitted front discs suggest.\r\nStill a very cool car in good colours with all the right upgrades i always made a priority like the 1275 and disc brakes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743998181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17295663, "authorName": "jlrsierra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlrsierra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photos #214, showing a vin tag on the door, and #215, a vin tag on the car frame in the engine compartment, do not match. A vin on a door goes where the door is, not necessarily where the car is. A door vin is not a valid location for registration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744071921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17295766, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As stated a while back, there is a vin on the A pillar on left side....can see it in the driving video.....and in 107/09", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744072889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17296343, "authorName": "1071S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1071s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Must admit I can't see any misleading numbers.....and certainly no conflicted VINs. Photo 108 shows a tyre pressure, seat number tag ..not a vin. Photos 213 (duplicated in 214) show the BL Chassis number - usually used as the VIN. Photo 215 is a Commission Number. Photo 216 is the Body Number.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744080083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17296363, "authorName": "1071S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1071s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and continues... I don't see how @mayjer can see a VIN in the driving video.... the doors are shut?? 108 shows a tyre pressure tag but can't see any numbers in 107 or 109???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744080353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17296373, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1071S you can see the tag in the driving video. Please don't be silly here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744080478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17297083, "authorName": "1071S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1071s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are we looking at the same video\u2026 What am I supposed to see??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744112872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17298252, "authorName": "adeep42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adeep42/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "USD $5,250 bid placed by adeep42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744125397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17299268, "authorName": "joe149", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joe149/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous Mini! I'm sorely tempted... \r\n\r\n@Mayjer - I'm clueless what you're referring to also - what's the timestamp where the tag shows up?\r\n\r\nOnly ding here for me is the driver in the driving video needs a heel-toe lesson (2:28) :-). The car is stunning!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744132037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17299623, "authorName": "NakaT3898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nakat3898/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "USD $5,400 bid placed by NakaT3898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744133225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17299666, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlrsierra\r\n@1071S\r\nHere is the picture of VIN number stamped on the body.\r\n@Mayjer thanks for your help!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744133407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17299676, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone, thanks for all the help on this beautiful car, I forgot to mention that Car has original paint was never repainted", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744133473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17299764, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This beautiful Mini is ready for the new owner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744133824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17300291, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully that clears it up for @joe149 and @1071S\r\nIt's visible through most of the video joe149\r\nIt really would help to read through the comments for some answers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744135558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17300377, "authorName": "morgannut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgannut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer, it was very helpful of you to point out the VIN tag on the A pillar. To many, it wasn't obvious in the photos and the driving video, which only showed the edge of the tag.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744135852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17301427, "authorName": "jgreersa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgreersa/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "USD $7,200 bid placed by jgreersa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744139354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303008, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone we are reaching 20 minutes left in the auction. If possible, please try to place your bids before the last few seconds to ensure they go through, as internet connection can experience unexpected interruptions.\u2028 Thank you everyone for all the comments and interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744144276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17303011, "authorName": "curtisas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curtisas/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "USD $8,000 bid placed by curtisas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744144299, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303177, "authorName": "Boyhowdee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boyhowdee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neat car! I am just down the road in Eugene......take the train up and drive my new Mini 120 miles home this weekend?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744144982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17303288, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boyhowdee\r\nThanks for the comment, it\u2019s nice to see some local people here also. Yes, I\u2019m sure you can drive this Mini to Eugene with no problem.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1744145334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17303363, "authorName": "Boyhowdee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boyhowdee/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "USD $8,100 bid placed by Boyhowdee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303373, "authorName": "jgreersa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgreersa/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "USD $8,200 bid placed by jgreersa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303380, "authorName": "curtisas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curtisas/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "USD $8,300 bid placed by curtisas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303389, "authorName": "jgreersa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgreersa/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "USD $8,400 bid placed by jgreersa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303398, "authorName": "curtisas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curtisas/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "USD $9,000 bid placed by curtisas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303406, "authorName": "jgreersa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgreersa/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "USD $9,100 bid placed by jgreersa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145670, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303425, "authorName": "curtisas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curtisas/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "USD $9,500 bid placed by curtisas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145726, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303447, "authorName": "jgreersa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgreersa/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "USD $9,600 bid placed by jgreersa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303454, "authorName": "curtisas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curtisas/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "USD $10,000 bid placed by curtisas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145810, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17303457, "authorName": "morgannut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgannut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boyhowdee, buy your train ticket and keep bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17303479, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let\u2019s go guys this is a beautiful Mini", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17303488, "authorName": "curtisas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curtisas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/8/25 for USD $10,000.00 to curtisas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1744145930, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17303507, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone for all the comments and Interest.\r\n@curtisas\r\nCongratulations on winning this beautiful car, we will be in touch soon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744145991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17303509, "authorName": "morgannut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgannut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@curtisas, Nice buy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744146010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17304615, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like a good price for a fun car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744150120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17305062, "authorName": "Miniracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miniracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope to see this at Minu Meet West in July in Welches Oregon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1744153596, "type": "comment"}]