[{"id": 13507257, "authorName": "MyVintageCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myvintagecar/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by MyVintageCar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706191898, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13508024, "authorName": "Jperell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jperell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Ben! Looking good\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706199474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508040, "authorName": "V8roller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8roller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Lovely interior. Like a mobile boudoir.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706199667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508070, "authorName": "Mkerry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkerry/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Mkerry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706199935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13508281, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a great driver Jaguar! I know it's economically hard to justify the cost of leather interiors in these, but the feel and aroma of the Connolly hides is just integral to the Mk II experience. Connolly is no more but there are firms making a similar leather spec, but pricy! This one has a great deal going for it in any case! GLWTA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1706201863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508559, "authorName": "simonwright", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonwright/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by simonwright", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706204040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13508561, "authorName": "tim_t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@billyblyth :- Connolly hides are still very much available..along with their famous 'hide food'..whilst the original century plus old company closed in 2002, it was revived by the same family..now trades as 'Connolly Brothers ltd' this Mk2 Jaguar has the desirable 'manual overdrive' option..and looks to be a super solid and overall very decent car.. but it somewhat 'persoanalised'.. I really don't care for the bolt on wire wheels ( whats the point ? they look fake and have the same downsides as spline drive spoke wheels without the 'quick change' ability).. and for me the color shceme does not work ...regardless, that is 'pesonal taste' and these are really special cars regardless... this one appears to be clean, tidy, structurally sound, accident free, with super nice interior wood and has obviously been well cared for.. someone will surely appreciate it.. few other classics offer the value for money of these well engineered machines.. Jaguars 'grace, space and pace' mantra is exemplified by the Mk2 Jaguar..", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1706204046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508636, "authorName": "eyes55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyes55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome bidders. If you have any questions feel free to contact me and I will do my best to respond. Robert", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706204585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508775, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tim_t \r\n\r\nI'm aware of the continuation efforts undertaken by Connolly family members and they make some very good products. I didn't mention them because I have found their prices prohibitive for cars like this, where cost is more of a factor. I've found the new Connolly prices to be about 30% higher than other providers who come very close to a Connollyesque product using an approximation of the Vaumol process Connolly developed. \r\n\r\nPurely an economic option and up to the owner. Cheers! Bill", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706205566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13510309, "authorName": "the.jag.man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the.jag.man/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by the.jag.man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706210578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13513021, "authorName": "mickeyjm47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeyjm47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you please identify the location of the oil leak and how bad is it?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706220223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13514301, "authorName": "JayJag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I both like and don't quite like the 2 tone effect. It seems unbalanced somehow. Looking online, I saw a black and silver one that looked better, I think because the dark color was on the bottom. Still a very nice Jag.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706235748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13515878, "authorName": "Duncan_same_old", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duncan_same_old/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What makes this a 3.8L? L=longer? L=luxury? I once had a couple of Mk II 3.8's (one automatic and one with the Moss box + overdrive) but don't recall anything about an \"L\" designation, and to my eyes this doesn't look any longer than a standard Mk II. Seems like the interior appointments are the same as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706283034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13515905, "authorName": "eyes55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyes55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry maybe I should have spelled it out. The L stands for Liter which is the size of the engine, 3.8 liter.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706283206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13516555, "authorName": "Mkerry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkerry/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Mkerry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706289392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13518229, "authorName": "the.jag.man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the.jag.man/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by the.jag.man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706297557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13523755, "authorName": "LuapR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luapr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife is scoping out this car, we'll see how much money she can take from\r\nour checking account. Great looking car, great paint scream!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706370747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13527394, "authorName": "Krypin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krypin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An interesting car! \r\nPlease elaborate on the oil leak? Is this from the rear seal? Do you have any service records for this (inspection etc). Do you have an idea when the leak started and better or worse with more miles? If there is a rope seal, these dry out and that\u2019s one of the reasons not to let these vehicles sit for a long time. \r\nThanks!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706390641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13536199, "authorName": "eyes55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyes55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Krypin\r\nConcerning the oil leak, I do not have a written report on the oil leak. I took the car to a service facility, the manager came and looked around with a flash light and told me it was at the rear of the engine. He didn't mention anything about the type of seal, Sorry. I have noted that the leak is not nearly as bad now as it was when we bought the car. And it had been sitting for a long time. The previous owner had it for 14 years and rarely drove it and then he died 2 yrs before we got it and I am sure it was never driven in those 2 yrs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706547035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13542152, "authorName": "TBirdGrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbirdgrad/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by TBirdGrad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706577028, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13551622, "authorName": "Luxmotorsoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxmotorsoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last time I had intrusive thoughts I ended up with a TR3B \ud83d\udcad", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706672952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13551674, "authorName": "RangeRoverGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rangeroverguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know what the original color was before the two-tone repaint?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706674179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13551816, "authorName": "RangeRoverGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rangeroverguy/", "bidAmount": 10251, "content": "$10,251 bid placed by RangeRoverGuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706677623, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13558379, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting difference in the fog/driving light lens.. the drivers side being fluted, while the passenger side is clear...are they both original, or is the fluted one a replacement? Overall a very well presented and optioned car..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706739656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558448, "authorName": "eyes55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyes55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To RangeRoverGuy\r\nPossibly white, however I have my doubts first of all several Mk II\u2019s were painted two tone from the factory. Secondly, I have looked in places that normally indicate a repaint with color change such as door hinges and door jambs, because repaint never sticks very well to oily hinges. In various cubby\u2019s there is very slight white which might be a primer. Inside the trunk there are some places the red has been scratched and white shows, again it may be a primer because it's not glossy. If it is a repaint with color change, someone did an excellent job.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706740241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558465, "authorName": "eyes55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyes55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To SWB911s\r\nGood observation, I don't have any answer, it was that way when we got the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706740382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558556, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SWB911s. Back in the day, it was common practice to equip cars with a long range \u201cprojector\u201d or \u201cpencil\u201d driving lamp and a second short range wide spread \u201cfog\u201d lamp for the obvious driving condition. I equipped my first car thusly, and can report that at least for my Lucas lamps (The driving lamp was the well-known \u201cFlame Thrower.\u201d) , neither one lived up to the hype.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1706741265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558838, "authorName": "eyes55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyes55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706744337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13558861, "authorName": "eyes55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyes55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To TheOMDude\r\nThanks for the explanation, helps us all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706744566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13559159, "authorName": "ARMOND11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/armond11/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by ARMOND11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706747946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13559653, "authorName": "MadDog63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddog63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best way to determine the original color is to drop the center switch panel. There are two thumb screws at the top corners. Virtually no repaint touches that section as it would require removing the entire dash.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706754026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13560591, "authorName": "Leej4312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leej4312/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Leej4312", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706793268, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13560705, "authorName": "stimocab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stimocab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eyes55 - Can you please tell us what you mean by \u2018several\u2019 Mk2 cars being painted two-tone at the factory? As far as I know all Mk2 cars were painted single-tone. Two-tone may have been a very rare special order. However, the big sedans from the 50s (MkVII - MkIX) were painted two-tone (also single-tone).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706795135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13560738, "authorName": "stimocab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stimocab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Mk2 has 14 inch bolt-on rims, indeed very rare. These cars normally came with 15 inch knock-on rims or steel rims with hub caps from the factory. Vinyl seats were also very rare, esp cars destined for the US. Leather was the norm.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706795447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13561187, "authorName": "eyes55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyes55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Maddog63. I checked and the car was originally White from the factory, now we know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706800548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13561663, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vinyl upholstery came later with the 240 and 340 models.\r\nOem wire wheels are chromed knock offs. After 50 years or so they rust out. Hot replacement set up is stainless Dayton wires.\r\nOriginally, a toolbox nested in the spare, including the knock-off hammer.\r\nAlso needs leather boot that covers the rubber shift boot.\r\nFender mounted mirrors suggest this wasn't a USA spec car.\r\n@eyes55 Is headliner wool?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706805098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13562080, "authorName": "mandeman1949", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandeman1949/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller: Interesting MK2, why are you\r\nselling so soon after acquiring?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706808221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13562103, "authorName": "eyes55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyes55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To 2heckback\r\nThanks for the info, my mention of the upholstery being vinyl was to say its not leather. Don't know if it was US spec car. Headliner is fabric but I dont know if it is wool, cotton or something else.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706808347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13562123, "authorName": "eyes55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eyes55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To mandeman1949\r\nPurchased from relative after death in family to assist in selling it. This is why I am not a Jaguar expert.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706808480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13562127, "authorName": "Luxmotorsoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxmotorsoc/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Luxmotorsoc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706808496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562144, "authorName": "ARMOND11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/armond11/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by ARMOND11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706808688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562150, "authorName": "Luxmotorsoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxmotorsoc/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Luxmotorsoc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706808739, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562239, "authorName": "kodibear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kodibear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "vinyl = leatherette... still warm... reminds me of the meat loaf song..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706809412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13562293, "authorName": "PhilKirby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philkirby/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by PhilKirby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706809769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562395, "authorName": "Luxmotorsoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxmotorsoc/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Luxmotorsoc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706810383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562539, "authorName": "JeffroB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffrob/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by JeffroB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706811103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562608, "authorName": "Leej4312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leej4312/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Leej4312", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706811355, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562640, "authorName": "PhilKirby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philkirby/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by PhilKirby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706811509, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562678, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller you're doing a fine job! It's hard to sell a car you're not very familiar with! Nicely presented!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706811664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13562692, "authorName": "Leej4312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leej4312/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Leej4312", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706811702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562821, "authorName": "Cheeser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cheeser/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by Cheeser", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706812339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562830, "authorName": "Leej4312", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leej4312/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Leej4312", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706812362, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13562844, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 2/1/24 at $18,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706812483, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13562851, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stick to your guns @Seller You'll get your number. Nice car! Maybe a deal can be made with the high bidder!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706812556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13562858, "authorName": "swb911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swb911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMdude... that was the foundation of my question... \"flame throwers\" not so much, on my XK140MC as well..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706812577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13562909, "authorName": "gregorypeterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregorypeterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful classic even though I'm not a fan of the two tone or vinyl seats...it's still a beauty and we'll worth more than 18k yes! even in a soft market.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706812833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13563119, "authorName": "tintinmilou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tintinmilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kodibear It was \"The Normal\" that did \"Warm Leatherette.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706813870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13563166, "authorName": "simonwright", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simonwright/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im Suprised that it didnt get a higher bid. look forward to seeing it on the market again.I just bought a 1968 340 not as nice as this and paid 16,000 for that", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706814065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13567837, "authorName": "V8roller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8roller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, should have made more, nice interior and overall condition, perhaps the colours look better in real life.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706869373, "type": "comment"}]