[{"id": 12612285, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like Dudley Moores car in \u201cArthur.\u201d Very nice ride indeed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696354933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12613279, "authorName": "FourFour", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fourfour/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had the pleasure of owning three Bentleys of this vintage. One MK-VI and two R-Types. Glorious cars. They can keep up with modern traffic and, if sorted, are as reliable as Toyotas. My wife and I drove our last one from Olympia, WA to Gold Canyon, AZ and stayed all winter, using the Bentley as our primary transportation until we drove it back to WA in the spring.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1696358506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12613676, "authorName": "Fantod13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantod13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vtec4ever: That was a bigger, slightly newer car: a '56 Mulliner-bodied RR Wraith: \r\n\r\nhttps://imcdb.org/vehicle_84788-Rolls-Royce-Silver-Wraith-LELW92-1956.html\r\n\r\nBut, yeah, the two-tone paint and similar lines make it a fair comparison. Both handsome cars. GLWTA to the seller - this looks like a lovely car in which to explore the backroads of the Pac NW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696359729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12614285, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fantod13 A man who truly knows these automobiles. Very cool and thanks for pointing this out\ud83d\ude03", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696361985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12615166, "authorName": "Fantod13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantod13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vtec4ever - I just know where to look, for movies at least (and \"Arthur\" was a big favorite when I was a kid...so I remember the car) - IMCDB is a really useful resource in general! The standard Mark VI is a really handsome little (for a Bentley/RR - the latter bein' the Silver Dawn ) car. Those far more knowledgeable than I could point out the fine distinctions between the mostly badge-engineered marque equivalents...I THINK the Mk. VI was geared/set up a bit sportier, as befits the Bentley image and history...but don't quote me on that. I do know that most any \"standard steel\" car from this model on out will at least LOOK better (IMHO) with the Bentley grille because that fairs into the lines of the hood behind properly, whereas the RR \"Parthenon\" grille just stands out squarely...more true on the later cars than these (marked difference on the Silver Shadow - far rather have the Bentley grille there!).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696365192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12617115, "authorName": "bvd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least with right hand steering which this one has, you get dual carbs and exhaust, vs. equivalent Rolls gets one of each.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696375087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12617610, "authorName": "PMC1924", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmc1924/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fantod13 You're right the Bentleys (Mark VI & R-Type) were fitted with twin SU carbs. The Rolls-Royce cousins (Silver Wraith & Silver Dawn) were mostly fitted with single Zenith or Stromberg carbs. On paper, the SUs are a bit more sporty. Seventy five years-ish later, there are probably a bunch of other variables between cars and the performance of a specific Bentley and a specific Dawn is probably pretty similar.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696380231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12618286, "authorName": "My64Jaguar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/my64jaguar/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by My64Jaguar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696392109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12620425, "authorName": "Overlander.Perth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overlander.perth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the seats vinyl? Can we see a cold start video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696437539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12620575, "authorName": "nashville_roller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nashville_roller/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by nashville_roller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696438379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12620692, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Overlander.Perth\r\nHi the seats are leather, they are not vinyl. I will give you a cold start video soon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696438872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12622399, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Overlander.Perth\r\nHi here is the Cold start video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696445029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12638784, "authorName": "Overlander.Perth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overlander.perth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the date codes on the tires?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696601139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12641729, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Overlander.Perth\r\nHi I couldn\u2019t find the dates on the tires so here are some photos of the tires.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696616619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12668128, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You don\u2019t see many cars today to which the term \u201chandsome\u201d would apply. If there ever was one, this surely qualifies!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696905750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12669147, "authorName": "Hbeeb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbeeb/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Hbeeb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696944165, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12672160, "authorName": "codyracer7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/codyracer7/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by codyracer7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696962457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12672310, "authorName": "1tigger4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tigger4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have it's tools and flashlight in the boot, under the dash and under the bonnet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696963014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672299, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's running rather \"lumpy\" at idle. Have you done a compression test of the six cylinders? Seems a couple might be low.\n\nAlso, does the fuel gauge work or are you really on Empty?\n\nDo you think it would survive the drive from Washington to Los Angeles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696963064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672461, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vic ~ Hopefully you're present here at the end to answer these queries!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696963475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672466, "authorName": "1tigger4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tigger4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do all the lights work and does it have it's cranking handle in the engine bay?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696963488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672491, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD\r\nHi we have not done a compression test. The fuel gauge works. The car drives really good. It was not driven for long distance for about 3-4years. It will probably make it to LA but I can not give any warranties.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696963563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672502, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vic ~ Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696963597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672510, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1tigger4me\r\nYes, all of the lights are working\r\n\r\nI\u2019m not familiar with the crank inside", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696963628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672554, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1tigger4me\r\nHi here are some photos of the tools.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696963779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672575, "authorName": "MynameisKhalid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameiskhalid/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by MynameisKhalid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696963880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12672782, "authorName": "1tigger4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tigger4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There should be a long hand crank for manually starting the engine clipped to the left side of the engine bay when the bonnet is open. Lean in and you'll see it on there or at least the clips that hold it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696964662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672805, "authorName": "1tigger4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tigger4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also there are other tools like grease guns and things under there on the other side in the engine bay. Can I see a photo of the spare tire bay with it's wheel and jack too please, under the boot floor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696964737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672865, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1trigger4me\r\nI just looked again, and it looks like it\u2019s not there only the hole for the crank is there", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696964916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12672892, "authorName": "1tigger4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tigger4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you send a quick picture of the inside lower engine bay on both sides looking down at the chassis between the engine and the cowling.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696964980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12673022, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1tigger4me\r\nHere are the photos", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1696965459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12673052, "authorName": "1tigger4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tigger4me/", "bidAmount": 15850, "content": "$15,850 bid placed by 1tigger4me", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696965560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12673082, "authorName": "Tformby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tformby/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Tformby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696965698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12673130, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/10/23 at $16,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696965818, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12673140, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not surprised, but then it's a fickle market lately!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696965851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12673142, "authorName": "JohnRusso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnrusso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recently sold my '51 Sport Saloon and have a brand new complete exhaust system in my garage looking for a new home. Perhaps the new buyer would consider this of interest....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696965853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12673155, "authorName": "1tigger4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1tigger4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for this Auction. These are great cars. I wonder how far from the Reserve we were.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696965922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12673175, "authorName": "RotaryRecycle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotaryrecycle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car\u2026 too bad it did not meet reserve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696965968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12673206, "authorName": "Vic (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi\r\nThanks, everyone for support on this car.\r\nI\u2019m surprise the number at the reserve. definitely I cannot sell this one at 16 K.\r\nBest regards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1696966084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12673219, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe this car didn't bring more money. I would have rather had this than the Rolls that sold earlier. And this is in better condition.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1696966120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12677990, "authorName": "leo68130", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leo68130/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i absolutely agree with 39mercman!! what a beauty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697018538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12678823, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has a very interesting, some would say, dark history. I don't think even the seller knew its past.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697033938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12681310, "authorName": "Underdoggy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/underdoggy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brakeservo well you peaked my interest, what is the history of this car?\r\nCare to clue us in on your ever interesting knowledge?\r\nI wish I had seen this car, not very far from me, @Vic dealer, care to say where you are?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1697048346, "type": "comment"}]