[{"id": 3149071, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Young men and women of the BaT community who do not own a car yet...\n\nThe last two Midgets up at auction went for $3,400 and $5,500. \n\nThis car has mods to it that make it a better driver, but unoriginal. It also has wear, but looks great from 10 feet away. It does not have roll-up windows. While it is an early car, itt has been repainted to a non-original color. All of these factors keep the price down. \n\nIn other words, this is a very inexpensive way to get into the hobby and get a very pretty little car with shiny spokes, lovely color, and a great exhaust note...just listen to the video. \n\n While it does not have overdrive, so it's not a long-trip highway cruiser, it is perfect for zipping around town, back and forth to high school, or around campus. \n\nYoung men of BaT, at parties where I drive up in my primrose yellow Midget, young women line up--line up--to take spins around the block in the passenger seat. I am a 50-year-old bald guy with gray in his goatee....I and they would both prefer it was *you* driving them around the block instead of me--don't you agree? As I always say, if you want to meet guys, drive a powerful car. If you want to meet girls, drive a cute car in a bold color. This is it. \n\nYoung women of BaT....drive this around campus, and you'll just be flat-out awesome. \n\nThis is your mission if you choose to accept it. My work here is done.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1555375435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149143, "authorName": "danman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr. _H:\r\nHate to burst your bubble, but in my (somewhat) limited experience, young men and young women want nearly everything this car offers, but want it in a vehicle that is about 2 feet further off the ground.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555376586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149209, "authorName": "boom132", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boom132/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want this car... sitting next to my bugeye!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555378764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149324, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had 3 Bugeyes and a 63 Sprite-basically the same car. These are very basic, very fun and easy to maintain cars with parts aplenty and reasonable prices. Mechanical bits are interchangeable up thru the last one built-body parts pretty much the same. A very neat and relatively inexpensive way to have a blast driving this at least all spring and summer! GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555382593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149350, "authorName": "Mastergtr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mastergtr6/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Mastergtr6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555383806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3149366, "authorName": "c-groupie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c-groupie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it appears he is using negative ground . i believe this is a positive ground automobile .\r\nhe should check this , it may solve his gauge problems .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555384353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149443, "authorName": "shelscot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelscot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic photos help her stand out. Nice presentation!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555388643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149689, "authorName": "Slave2anMG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slave2anmg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Short of adding a 1275 and ribcase transmission, this car has been well updated. The disc brakes make a huge difference over the drums. It's going to be an absolute hoot to drive around...I need to get my '73 back on the road....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555419068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149709, "authorName": "DenverWoody", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denverwoody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Show me a simpler, more pure top down driving experience. Honda S2000s are all either riced out or garage queens by now. Pontiac Solstice lacks the cool factor. A Honda Beat comes close but all are RHD.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555419532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149741, "authorName": "ClassicCarBill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I have said...I love Spridgets, one the most fun to drive cars and cheap/easy to get parts. It will be interesting to see what this brings as Mk1 Midgets/Mk2 Sprites are pretty rare today. I agree with Slave2anMG...1275 and ribcase gearbox would be nice updates but these are the lightest of the Midgets and will still be a blast with the 948cc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555420455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149744, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is quite similar to that BRG one down from my parents home, as a sixteen year old i was lucky to learn to stick shift from a generous older ( 30 ish ) lady!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555420498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149846, "authorName": "33EJB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/33ejb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking little Midget. But, the jury's still out until we see some pix of the underside. There looks to be a fair bit of bondo in the body (esp the rear arches) and these do suffer from rot as do their larger brother the MGB. Some rust - corrosion is inevitable in a near 60 year old open car; this MG might be a good buy if the underside metal structure is OK, expensive to fix if it's compromised by said corrosion.\r\n\r\nLet's see some pix of this little beauty up on a lift.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555422466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3149852, "authorName": "33EJB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/33ejb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@notabbiente:\r\n\"this is quite similar to that BRG one down from my parents home, as a sixteen year old i was lucky to learn to stick shift from a generous older ( 30 ish ) lady!\"\r\n\r\nSounds like a story idea from that old Penthouse Forum (for those here old enough to remember it)... is that still a thing?\r\n\r\nI only read the articles...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555422625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3150120, "authorName": "TooMuchTin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toomuchtin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally, a car right here in my home town. Is it possible to see it in person?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555429039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3150187, "authorName": "spuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spuh/", "bidAmount": 625, "content": "$625 bid placed by spuh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555430842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3150192, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "TooMuchTin - Yes, I'd be happy to let you come by and see it here in Sacramento. Not sure what's the best way to get in touch. Please let me know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555430912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3150216, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "33EJB - there are close up video tours of all aspects of the body, interior, etc. The sills have rot as mentioned other places. \n\nHere is the link to the mechanical tour: https://youtu.be/V3Q5ptHGS4s\n\nHere is the link to the body tour: https://youtu.be/ob3K9KknLAE\n\nHere is the link to the interior tour: https://youtu.be/APk3CAT30Jg\n\nHere is the link to the driving experience: https://youtu.be/KyVpK_2bg5g", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555431510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3150234, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Slave2anMG is completely right. The disc brake update made a HUGE difference in drivability and reliability. Brakes just like any normal car now, none of those drum brake shenanigans. I did it properly, tracked down a proper MG front disc brake hub set, installed new vented rotors, new calipers and new braided brake hoses.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555431671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3150711, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like a solid project for a rolling restoration if that is your thing. Bone simple to work on; there's a reason why this and the AH Sprite were the first sports cars of a generation growing up in the 50s and 60s\r\n\r\nNice to see long term ownership. Must be hard to let one go. The GF wishes with all her heart that I'd learn to let a car go. I remind her that they were here years before you and so we sit in a state of detante", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555438818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3153169, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another improvement was the SU Carburetors were replaced with brand new ones (not refurbs) from Moss Motors. They made a huge improvement to starting, idle, drivability. Fitted with new powder coated air filter housings and filters for the final touch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555461980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3153369, "authorName": "pizzaman09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pizzaman09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an MKII Sprite and can confirm they are brilliant to drive. Mine is a 62 with the original 1098cc engine. I am not familiar with the smaller engine but I'm sure it is still great fun, they really like to be wound out. This will be a fun driver. I recommend driving it frequently and fixing / upgrading where you see fit or need.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555466710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3153900, "authorName": "Essex65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/essex65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just bought a 63 Sprite roller that lived in Sacramento most of its life I believe. It's the body shell I'll finally do a full restoration on after buying 61 and 62 Sprites from Central Pa and the Jersey shore and finding them too rusty and beat! (Kind of knew going in)\r\n My 63 Sacramento Sprite has a very cool sticker affixed to the windshield. \r\n \" Sacramento City Community College Student Parking, spring /summer 77.\" \r\nLove old decals and stickers that tell some history. Love Spridgets!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555505791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3154033, "authorName": "dirvid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirvid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is my kind of simple sports car. Can an aficionado chronicle the changes in the rear wheel arch design for me? The why and the when. I know I can Google it but it's so much nicer to read it here. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555509275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3154296, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The early MG's are awesome experiences to drive on the road. They give you such a direct feel of the road. The steering is terrific and the car just goes where you want it to. You get a terrific sensation of speed being in an open top car so low to the ground, not to mention the serenade of the exhaust note (no need for a stereo).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555514878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3154426, "authorName": "idrovetheepb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idrovetheepb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dirvid \r\n\r\nI think there was always a struggle between form and function when it came to the wheel arches on the Midget. The straight wheel arches gave needed structural rigidity for the driving experience and to help keep structural integrity during a collision. In the early 70s, MG did change out to round wheel arches. Unfortunately, with ever greater U.S. crash regulations the round wheel arches were deemed not up to snuff. The round wheel arches were never seen again for the remainder of Midget production.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555517153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3154641, "authorName": "dirvid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirvid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah. Thanks. Another safety mandated visual change. This ones not bad at all compared to the various US bumper mandated changes. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555520936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3154959, "authorName": "Johnny54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny54/", "bidAmount": 948, "content": "$948 bid placed by Johnny54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555525487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3155082, "authorName": "vintageair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From a simpler time long ago when you might have owned a house with a single car garage and probably (gasp!) only one bathroom.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555526458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3155091, "authorName": "reppley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reppley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are the kind of cars I think of when I think of BAT and it's awesome community, not immaculate 200k prize winning Porsches...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555526526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3157435, "authorName": "TooMuchTin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toomuchtin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you spmcevoyI would like to see it. In my mind I am the same size as I was in college and was driving a friends midget, but my waste size says different. And I don't know how to work it out either. I don't know what BaT allows. But I also go by pbruceb and I am at the ever famous G and I like mail.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555554535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3157483, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As dirvid and reppley point out this is a great entry level sports car. Joyous to drive, easy to maintain, and easy on the wallet. If you want to get a start in owning interesting, fun cars, this is the way to do it. No need for Smog, insurance is ridiculously cheap since its a classic (check Haggerty), and it gets 30 mpg even though its 58 years old. Have a little fun and try one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555556465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3158227, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What am I missing here folks?\r\nThis little midget looks to be in a condition that will allow you to enjoy summer driving and giving you a project over the dark days of winter. As a midget owner I have to tell you that this car has received an important upgrade - switching to disc brakes. The old drum brakes did have their issues but still ok to live and drive with.\r\nThese cars give the biggest bang per buck for an open air sports car. Seller - you have done a wonderful job in the time you have had the car. Good luck", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555598903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3158332, "authorName": "F.N.Steinway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f.n.steinway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These things are still hard to beat in F and G production SCCA which is notable since its been almost 50 years when the last one was made.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555600795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3161581, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do believe that I have a dash for this in my shed! I love these Spridgets and have some fun memories generated by DDing many. I drove a 72 for ages with Aluminum slots and BR6013 Goodyears on it- loved that one-no convertible top-roll the dice and leave the hardtop on-or not!! Had plenty enough room for me even with Austin America lounge seats. Tons of memories and MacGyver on the road repairs!! Great fun cars. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555661083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3161585, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@austin_alfa my first date with my wife was a stop by @ my house to get some money on the way to Christmas dinner with work people. When I got back in the car she asked me why I had so many cars parked around-she'd counted 17 and was beginning to doubt that I lived alone!! I picked her up the next day and after breakfast we returned to my house-to count cars. Including the company car there were 39 cars-we were married two years later-had 13 cars up til a few days ago when two left-now she is pressing for a few more parking spots-Going on 34 years in July-don't want to part with any-I feel your pain!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555662005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3161726, "authorName": "midgetman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midgetman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A word of caution here. The car has a great visual appearence but the rocker panels are what holds the car together. This is a major structural repair that can be very costly and negate the fun of owning an older car. Something to think about before bidding.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555677965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3162255, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great 'learn about cars' vehicle. Simple to work on (not a computer in sight), parts are inexpensive and readily available, and a great online community exists. This was a Father/Son project when it came into my life, and made a timeless memory. Maybe it can do the same for you!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555688670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3163831, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought the same steering wheel cover at Scherba's auto parts store in SF for the family's 1970 Dodge Polara and another for my 1972 RX2. \r\n\r\nI consider it a period correct accessory!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555705814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3163837, "authorName": "vcarhunt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vcarhunt/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by vcarhunt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555705888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3165071, "authorName": "traveler501", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traveler501/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cute little car! Brings back memories...my first LBC's as a teen were a Bugeye and then 2 Mk III Sprites. One quick question...I remember the Midgets having more chrome on them than my Sprites...strips down the sides and center of the bonnet. Is this so early they hadn't done that yet? Anyway...GLWTA!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555723669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3165579, "authorName": "33EJB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/33ejb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spmcevoy (The Seller):\r\n\r\nThanks for the video links! Just what I was looking for.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555764866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166028, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The buyer will get a lot more for their money than just the car. The auction also includes the British Motor Heritage Trust Certificate, many spare new parts, refurbished original parts, and a series of manuals. \n\nSome of the notable new items are:\n- New Interior Kit (black) from Moss Motors (includes material for dash)\n- New Windshield Washer pump for dash\n- New turn signal indicator switch for dash\n- New headlight switch for dash\n- New wiper motor switch for dash\n- New speedometer drive gear for transmission\n- New Air intake ducting for blower system\n- New spin on Fram oil filters\n- New fuel filters\n- New Castrol Engine oil\n- New front spindle rebuild kits (was extra since I ended up buying all new spindles)\n- Various other new parts\n\nSome notable Original Parts:\n- Original body side/hood chrome trims pieces that @traveler501 mentioned\n- One (1) original road wheel - four bolt steel disc\n- Original exhaust manifold\n- Original SU carburetors\n- Original distributor\n- Original fuel pump\n- Original front suspension, spindles and drum brakes (for 4 bolt steel disc wheels)\n- Original rear axle housing, axles and drum brakes (for 4 bolt steel disc wheels)\n\nSome notable manuals:\n- Original Sprite & Midget \u2018The Restorers Guide\u2019 by Terry Horler\n- The Complete Official 948 cc & 1098 cc Sprite/Midget manual by Robert Bentley Inc.\n- The MG Midget Workshop Manual by British Motor Corporation (BMC) in its original dealer binder (AKD1775).\n- A hard to find Drake Publishers Inc. MG Midget Workshop Maintenance & Repair Manual Range 1962 \u2013 1972\n- Practical Classics and Car Restorer on Midget Sprite Restoration\n- The good old reliable Haynes manual\n- A CDROM collection of Austin -Healey & MG Sprite & Midget 1958 to 1964 Original Technical Publications from Heritage Motor Centre", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1555777541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166356, "authorName": "DaftOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daftone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahhh, just what you need for some simple motoring along the back roads with the summer air blowing over your thinning hair and bald spot. Alone and lost in time, space and without Google Maps. No feeling like it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555789748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3166361, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "these are pretty tiny cars, keep that in mind. My old '71 Karmann Ghia was a 'muscle car' by size comparison when I passed a Midget once on the highway. https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4218618-mg-midget?store_id=31893", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555789832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167373, "authorName": "Sharynmartinez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharynmartinez/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Sharynmartinez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555865040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3167577, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Own a little piece of history (pun intended). This is just the 880th MG Midget _ever_ produced, coming off the lines in Abingdon, England July 1960. The Midget was incredibly popular over the next two decades, but this is the one that started it all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555876795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3167813, "authorName": "Fordcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fordcarguy/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by Fordcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555891455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3167820, "authorName": "Ajerez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajerez/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Ajerez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555892410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3167831, "authorName": "vcarhunt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vcarhunt/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by vcarhunt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555893089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3168236, "authorName": "kansanbrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kansanbrit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@33EJB are you going to bid?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555939056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3168251, "authorName": "Ajerez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajerez/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by Ajerez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555939494, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3168282, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could (a) drive this and enjoy it as is, or (b) treat it to a complete teardown and proper restoration. Either way will be a lot of fun, but I can assure you option (b) will be expensive and time-consuming, taking the car off the road for a year or more (a decade or more now, for my '67 Spridget).\n\nYep, drive it and enjoy it is the best choice here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555941089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3168390, "authorName": "E911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was my first car the first summer I could drive, my first sports car, my first convertible and my first experience with \"British engineering\"... Every 16 year old should be required to own and care for one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555944330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3168462, "authorName": "Buckstar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buckstar/", "bidAmount": 2850, "content": "$2,850 bid placed by Buckstar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555946471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3168556, "authorName": "Ajerez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajerez/", "bidAmount": 2950, "content": "$2,950 bid placed by Ajerez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555948578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3168560, "authorName": "nogueirafm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nogueirafm/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by nogueirafm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555948592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3168565, "authorName": "Ajerez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajerez/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Ajerez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555948626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3168594, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all the Sacramento area BaT members that reached out and took the time to come by and see her in person. I appreciate all the interest, and hope she finds a new home today with someone ready to enjoy her for the next 43 years! Good luck bidding!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555949141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3169702, "authorName": "cameronkostecki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cameronkostecki/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very charming little car, would love to own something like this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555961884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3169862, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph\r\n11 weeks start to finish to do my Bugeye, stripped to no bolts and bare metal...upgraded to a 1275 with disc brakes...winters are long in Vermont !\r\nAnd these cars are not too expensive to re-do.\r\nSomeone's going to be happy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1555962879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3169899, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JFH You're my hero. Whenever I was in VT in winter, I was snowmobiling! \r\nYou're right about costs. Used parts are plentiful, and new ones are not expensive for these. Also, I like that I can lift and carry any part and most assemblies... try that with a small block Chevy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555963169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3169918, "authorName": "nogueirafm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nogueirafm/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by nogueirafm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555963319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170009, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@200mph\r\nIn all fairness...that was 11 weeks of non stop everyday,go,go,go...and being self employed helps....now if mud season would end I could drive it !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555964020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170019, "authorName": "DrCocaCola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drcocacola/", "bidAmount": 3456, "content": "$3,456 bid placed by DrCocaCola", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555964115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170095, "authorName": "jagnweiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagnweiner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I took my '63 out for the first drive of the season yesterday . . . and remembered again why I fell in love!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1555964731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170109, "authorName": "Ajerez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajerez/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Ajerez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555964811, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170135, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jagnweiner\r\nI'm jealous !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555964971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170196, "authorName": "DrCocaCola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drcocacola/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by DrCocaCola", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170209, "authorName": "Sharynmartinez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharynmartinez/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Sharynmartinez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170212, "authorName": "Shouldakeptit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shouldakeptit/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Shouldakeptit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170215, "authorName": "Ajerez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajerez/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Ajerez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170216, "authorName": "nogueirafm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nogueirafm/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by nogueirafm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170220, "authorName": "Shouldakeptit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shouldakeptit/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Shouldakeptit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170222, "authorName": "Ajerez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajerez/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Ajerez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170223, "authorName": "Shouldakeptit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shouldakeptit/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by Shouldakeptit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965588, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170225, "authorName": "Ajerez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajerez/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Ajerez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170226, "authorName": "DrCocaCola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drcocacola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, that escalated quickly!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170228, "authorName": "Shouldakeptit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shouldakeptit/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Shouldakeptit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170229, "authorName": "Ajerez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajerez/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Ajerez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170231, "authorName": "Shouldakeptit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shouldakeptit/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Shouldakeptit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965660, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170233, "authorName": "Ajerez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajerez/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Ajerez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170236, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve is now met, winner takes all", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555965686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170238, "authorName": "Jrat65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrat65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty odd that the time keeps jumping back to 2:00 remaining. Is that normal?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170240, "authorName": "Shouldakeptit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shouldakeptit/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by Shouldakeptit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3170248, "authorName": "jagnweiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagnweiner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jrat65 -- yes, that's how BaT works. No \"sniping\" like eBay.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555965761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170251, "authorName": "cameronkostecki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cameronkostecki/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is to prevent \"bid sniping\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1555965774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170261, "authorName": "Jrat65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrat65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170262, "authorName": "Shouldakeptit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shouldakeptit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/22/19 for $5,400 to Shouldakeptit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965826, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3170274, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought. Enjoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555965903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170276, "authorName": "BusterBrakeline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/busterbrakeline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You will have to change your BAT name now to \"Gotitback\"....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555965912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170366, "authorName": "jagnweiner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagnweiner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shouldakeptit -- Congrats! Welcome to the world of Spridget ownership. The $/fun ratio of these cars is incredible. A couple thoughts: If you do decide to do a little restoration work, you've got a good start. The missing chrome pieces (grille, side and bonnet trim) are readily available. If you want to return to a stock-type seat, the original style pans are pretty much unobtainium. However, there is a guy out of Ohio who goes by \"2talltr3\" on eBay who makes complete seats and covers in your choice of leather or vinyl. They are not 100% original, but pretty close. And very reasonably priced. They were like $650 a pair in leather when I got mine, but I think they've gone up a bit. Finally, join the MG Experience forum at mgexp.com. Knowledgeable guys like @200mph hang out there and so do amateurs like me. Have fun!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1555966461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170439, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, @jagnweiner. Never had a car that produced more smiles per mile than a Midget! Congrats @shouldakeptit and welcome to the fun! Well played @spmcevoy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555967112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170599, "authorName": "MisterMitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mistermitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is obvious to me some of the bidders knew the reserve and as such bid up to the reserve thus they where not buyers......that is the definition of............ .To be clear I was not a buyer past 4k and in this case should not have been a buyer at all. Thank \"god' I did not get involved\nMitch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1555968674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3170614, "authorName": "3lotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3lotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well sold.\r\n Bring a welder !", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1555968820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3171842, "authorName": "1955TR2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1955tr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of $$$ for a Midget!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556024994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3172074, "authorName": "spmcevoy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spmcevoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all the bidders, she now has a new home. The reserve was never shared with _anyone_ (although several inquired), just a lot of interest from multiple bidders for an honest early MG Mk I. Sold well in the margins of a Hagerty estimate. Delivering the car today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1556029964, "type": "comment"}]