[{"id": 5083452, "authorName": "DHC1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhc1/", "bidAmount": 1958, "content": "$1,958 bid placed by DHC1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600741820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5083475, "authorName": "DHC1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhc1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wasn't supposed to do that, I'm reducing my collection! The affliction is real folks.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1600742304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083476, "authorName": "tintinmilou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tintinmilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely Magnette! I love the dash!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600742312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083577, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by RidleysRides", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600744471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5083579, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOVE IT! Beautiful Car. Great Color! Wonderful Wood Work! I'm Goin In!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600744489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083585, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring French polish. Lovely car in a 'Honey, I shrunk the Bentley' way. Will be a delightful weekend cruiser. GLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600744587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083646, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by scotman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600746554, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5083651, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couldn't help myself. Nice example with excellent modifications.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600746707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083684, "authorName": "notajedi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notajedi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original power was a 1.5 L engine? My guess is that it would not have been exceptionally fast.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600747889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083709, "authorName": "DHC1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhc1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@notajedi - no it wasn't, but then again, it isn't now either! Just adequate and tasteful.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600749281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083743, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pixelsmithusa - Would you be able to add more photos of the underside? And a driving video would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600751486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083753, "authorName": "Sepp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sepp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve seen this car in person, it\u2019s absolutely lovely.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600752153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5083807, "authorName": "Octanehead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/octanehead/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Octanehead", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600756652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5084026, "authorName": "Sjalabais", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjalabais/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A real headturner full of sensible upgrades and with a good maintenance record. Absolutely lovely!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600779039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5084179, "authorName": "Herbie3Rivers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/herbie3rivers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a pretty sedan. I really like the color combination on this MG.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600781559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5084340, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you want a B, but you have kids (or grandchildren.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600783950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5084374, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Though not original, I like the color choice as well. Is there a blemish on the 'boot' lid or just a shadow?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600784469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5084741, "authorName": "N5329K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n5329k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice mods and a very nice car. Can you tell me what things are currently not working or not working properly and/or reliably? Electrics? Gauges? Lights? Heat and horn? Also, will a cold start and short driving clip be made available to bidders?\r\nThanks,\r\nRobin", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600789522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5084931, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "these were lovely cars, this one still is !\r\n\r\nglwta", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600791894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5085360, "authorName": "pixelsmithusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pixelsmithusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will check with the owner, but unlike cars sold by dealers, he doesn\u2019t have access to a lift. I\u2019m posting two that I took recently but that\u2019s about the best I can do. I\u2019ll ask owner if he can possibly do a driving video.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600796460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5085418, "authorName": "pixelsmithusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pixelsmithusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scotman -not sure what you\u2019re seeing in what photo, but no, no blemishes on the boot.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600797044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5085460, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t know why I\u2019m so drawn to these Magnettes.\r\n\r\nMust be the metal plate in my head.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1600797450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5085466, "authorName": "N5329K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n5329k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller:\r\n Thanks. I'm assuming the control on the metal panel hung beneath the dash, left side of the wheel, is the grafted-on OD switch? And is it normal on this model for the temp gauge to read maximum with the engine off (see picture 89 and 90)?\r\nThanks,\r\nRobin", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600797479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5085551, "authorName": "pixelsmithusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pixelsmithusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@N5429K -I\u2019m not aware of anything non-functional on the vehicle. If there was, the owner would have asked me to attend to it. \r\n\r\nOne thing not mentioned in the description is that the front suspension was also completely rebuilt. This is a very thorough and highly detailed, very high standard restoration. Nothing was overlooked on this car and work done was to the highest standards. The details like the finish in the door jambs and under the bonnet are indicative of the attention to detail. Being a 1st place winner at a NAMGAR event is indicative of the quality this Magnette.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600798013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5085976, "authorName": "pixelsmithusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pixelsmithusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have requested a cold start and driving video. I will post when available. Yes on OD switch. \n\nI will answer other questions when I get a determination.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600799553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5087132, "authorName": "pixelsmithusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pixelsmithusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gauge with ignition on.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600804900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5087201, "authorName": "N5329K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n5329k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller:\r\nThanks. So the temp needle is pegged to hot (as in pictures 89 and 90) with the ignition switch off? Is that correct? Any Magnette gurus know?\r\nRobin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600805201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5087352, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by rmessner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600805853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5087401, "authorName": "HankMauel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankmauel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "N5329K..,.yes, the temp gauge in the Magnette 'rests' on H when ignition is off. I have had 3 Magnettes...all with the same reading. Once running, it drops to the C range and then starts it's movement up the gauge as the engine warms up. Why? It's English...'nuff said!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600806148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5088137, "authorName": "58ZBV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58zbv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Us Magnette guys know this Magnette, it is a splendid example of a Magnette ZB Varitone. You won't find another ZBV better than this one. Elegant, comfortable, has all the correct upgrades to make it safe and fun to drive. 3-main 1800, OD, 3.9 pumpkin, front disks. For what it costs to do the chrome on a Varitone you can buy a decent MGB. My Varitone is very nice, but this one is nicer. These saloons are in a class by themselves.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600809667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5089112, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When was the restoration and miles since?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600818867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5089323, "authorName": "StuB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh this one ticks all the boxes...\r\n\r\nTasteful upgrades without being in your face, nicely presented and clearly owned by someone who loves it. \r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600822684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5089629, "authorName": "tdcarman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdcarman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m owned a MGTD for almost 30 years and am active in our local MG club in New Jersey. These Magnettes are lusted after by everyone in the club, and the ones we see are usually in very poor condition. \r\n To see one so minty is a treat - just love the size, the clubby feel of the wood and leather and it\u2019s practicality!! GLWTA !!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600828740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5089641, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the relationship between the BaT seller and the owner. Note the location is SF and the license is Oregon. Has the car been driven from OR to SF? How many US Magnette's are there? How many model years?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600829035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5089930, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No matter where the car is located can it be shipped east through the wild fires safely?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600837285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5090039, "authorName": "Miatadon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatadon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back around 1980, I searched for a decent Magnette. A few months of looking and I found a '59 ZB Veritone about twenty miles from home. Belonged to a wealthy doctor, and it had already been treated to a 3-main MGB transplant. It served as our family car for four years. Most mechanical parts are MGA so available from Moss, and for the rest I was able to source new and used spares from the UK at reasonable prices. Then divorce happened, and ex-wife got the Magnette. I got the '64 Cutlass convertible. Back in 1984, the Magnette was a quasi-collectible and worth a bit. The Olds was just an old car, albeit a very dependable one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600846508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5091033, "authorName": "tim_t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "for the hardcore MG enthusiast seeking a Z magnette this car has all anyone would need.. the upgrades via MGB diff, the 1800 cc engine and overdrive would all make this a vastly improved and enjoyable car to drive , whilst keeping its 'originality' .. the 'varitone' option which incorporated a larger rear window and chrome trim along the waistline is also desirable.. not many people are aware that the last run of Z magnettes planned to have an overdrive option.. but it never meterialisd.. this car does not have the oval gearshift gator surround of the last series cars (carried over to be fitted to the Mk1 MGBs along with all the overdrive castings used on the gearbox) and the incoming replacement 'farina' magnette was a horribly inferior car when compared to these Gerald Palmer designed sedans which were well ahead of competition in terms of steering and handling and well as attractive to the eye , when they first arrived in '54.. This appears to be a very nice example of an iconic brit sedan and has ben very thoughtfully and tastefully upgraded.. I doubt there is a better one out there anywhere.. to restore and upgrade and already good example to this standard would run almost double the cost of restoring an equivalent MGA..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1600876426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5091088, "authorName": "tim_t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the man who lusted after a Mk2 jaguar 'back in the day', but his pay grade made it 'out of reach' the Z magnette was a practical choice..that unique wood/leather/woolcloth and dunlopillow smell on the inside was a subliminal path to start the mornng commute in a good frame of mind.. and very affordable both then and now..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1600877114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5091239, "authorName": "willie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car very sensibly updated!\r\nThese are getting pretty rare now due to rust issues making many unrestorable, but the good news is that there are businesses like NTG in Britain that still sell many bits for them.\r\n\r\nYou really make me wish that I had more room in my garage - or driveway! And I miss my old RHD ZB! Hmm...wonder of the available supercharger would clear the steering column.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600879103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5091643, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How rare are these cars? Does Moss (and others) have parts? Besides rust what could be wrong? What are selling prices?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600883967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5092650, "authorName": "58ZBV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58zbv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "oldone2, these are fairly rare. There are about 150 left in the States, maybe 75 on the road. There are fewer Varitones in the mix, most were standard models. The running gear, engine, brakes, some rear end parts are common. Moss has virtually nothing for this car. We have a good source for parts from Peter Martin at www.mgspecs.co.uk, he has pretty much everything you would need. As noted, we Magnette guys know this car, it lacks for nothing. Selling prices are going up, cars as nice as this one are getting more sought after. A decent driver, non-Varitone, will be $10-15K. And yes, a supercharger will clear the steering column...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1600889759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5094534, "authorName": "Tocatta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tocatta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im another guy here seriously looking for the next jaguar mk2 or 3.8s to go to auction here but this MG is a gem.. watching closely...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600899298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5094919, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@58ZBV...Thanks. I went to the Internet to understand the various models. Certainly this car is special. Still I have asked the seller basics about this car apart from it's reputation. Yet to hear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600906366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5095651, "authorName": "Dmitry14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitry14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldone2 - I would suggest If you have specific questions for the seller you should address them @ directly or use the contact seller option, they seem generic or already addressed in the description.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1600919067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5095653, "authorName": "Dmitry14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitry14/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Dmitry14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600919098, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5097784, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Learned enough to know what to look for and valuation. Still would like a report on driver's experience.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600969920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5099664, "authorName": "KBOB98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbob98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a brand new Riley 1.5 back in 1961 a very lucky purchase as it had pitted chrome from it's trip to the states - only $1500.00. Lovely car similarly outfitted as this Magnette.\r\nI think performance was adequate for the time. Participated in KC Region SCCA Flaming Fall Rally, had a fun time.\r\n.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600980090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5101319, "authorName": "RuyMachado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruymachado/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the Car in San Francisco or in oregon, I am confused too", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1600993420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5101702, "authorName": "pixelsmithusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pixelsmithusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Line three of the statistics at the beginning of the listing clearly states \u201cLocation: San Francisco, CA\u201d and the Golden Gate Bridge is clearly visible in the background of several photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601000783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5101861, "authorName": "ahavey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahavey/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by ahavey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601004546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5101984, "authorName": "Arcaneguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arcaneguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful automobile! On a visit to Washington several years ago we stopped in at a local Cars and Coffee and a lovely Magnette Veritone was in attendance. After watching me lingering around his car for several minutes, the owner fulfilled a long held wish of mine and offered to let my wife and I take it for a spin. It didn\u2019t disappoint! The MG lived up to my every expectation. Whoever ends up with this one will be one lucky guy. Or gal.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1601008278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5103511, "authorName": "MadDog63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddog63/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by MadDog63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601055355, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5103691, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pixelsmithusa I just noticed a lack of wheel weights on the outer rims. How are the wheels balanced?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601056314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5103829, "authorName": "pixelsmithusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pixelsmithusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scotman a wheel weight is visible in picture #146, which indicates it\u2019s handled on the reverse side. I may get a chance to look at the car today and will look and see if I can see anything more. It\u2019s possible adhesive weights were also used. To me it another indication of attention to detail and lengths gone to keep the clean look.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601057193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5104072, "authorName": "PapaDuck86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papaduck86/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by PapaDuck86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601058872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5105139, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two videos have been added to the end of the listing. Thanks to @pixelsmithusa (The Seller) for sending them along! Enjoy the auction, everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601065082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5106464, "authorName": "MadDog63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddog63/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by MadDog63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601072744, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5106982, "authorName": "Oldhorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldhorse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pixelsmithusa I'm having trouble figuring out why the appearance of wider door gaps on driver's side photo#3 ...on photo #'s 2, 6 & 7 gaps look fine following around to right side at similar angles...is it just possibly the newer door seals causing them to standing proud of the body on that driver's side? Or just maybe my old Magnette loving eyes playing tricks.\r\nReally great looking ZB, truly terrific driving MG.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601081908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5107104, "authorName": "Dandanbell58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandanbell58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing Job! Very well done. A labor of passion, love and dedication! Congrats to the owner and welcome its next keeper!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1601084854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5107422, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by scotman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601094338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5107442, "authorName": "pixelsmithusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pixelsmithusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oldhorse yes, I think that\u2019s likely the case, possibly exacerbated by a shadow for that time of day", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601095034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5107572, "authorName": "Shutterbug9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shutterbug9/", "bidAmount": 13958, "content": "$13,958 bid placed by Shutterbug9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601105316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5108509, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oldhorse, I noticed the same door gap difference. My thought was that possibly the doors might not be latched fully. Photo #47 shows the rear door sitting away from the body slightly while photo #6 shows the same door fully closed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601142343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5108590, "authorName": "Oldhorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldhorse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scotman, I have to dig deep into gray matter to recall that my ZB with factory seals, in the late 60's ( a CA ZB purchased from new by my uncle in LA) , had a \"half -latch\" tendency. Not sure what was used by the restorer when this beauty was completed, but if re-pops, anyone whose done glass in an MG knows how contemporary rubber is far less compliant than OEM, was! Thanks for the memory jog, and I never want to do my BGT glass again..ever!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601144576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5110352, "authorName": "mgaman59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaman59/", "bidAmount": 14300, "content": "$14,300 bid placed by mgaman59", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601223305, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5110461, "authorName": "PapaDuck86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papaduck86/", "bidAmount": 14550, "content": "$14,550 bid placed by PapaDuck86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601226639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5110748, "authorName": "Oldhorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldhorse/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Oldhorse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601235270, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5112385, "authorName": "PapaDuck86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papaduck86/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by PapaDuck86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601308955, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5113285, "authorName": "MadDog63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddog63/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by MadDog63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601317895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5113525, "authorName": "Grannyfannytanny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grannyfannytanny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A BMW 3 Series equivalent of its day. Boggles the mind to think how they had the sport sedan so right and so early and threw it all away. The condition of this car is fabulous.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1601319142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5114304, "authorName": "PapaDuck86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papaduck86/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by PapaDuck86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601323716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5114352, "authorName": "CMLusk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmlusk/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by CMLusk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601323957, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5114489, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by rmessner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601324766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5114869, "authorName": "Dmitry14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitry14/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Dmitry14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601326794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5114890, "authorName": "PapaDuck86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papaduck86/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by PapaDuck86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601326881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5114899, "authorName": "bobh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobh911/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by bobh911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601326917, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5114923, "authorName": "PapaDuck86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papaduck86/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by PapaDuck86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601327095, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5114948, "authorName": "mgaman59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaman59/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by mgaman59", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601327252, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5114965, "authorName": "PapaDuck86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/papaduck86/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by PapaDuck86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601327324, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115110, "authorName": "mgaman59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaman59/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by mgaman59", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601328054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115123, "authorName": "Dmitry14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitry14/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Dmitry14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601328145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115233, "authorName": "KenTillyUK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kentillyuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tocotta. There is NO similarity between this MG ZB and a Jaguar of any description. Don't get me wrong, it's a fine MG but a Jag it isn't.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601328635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5115241, "authorName": "Tocatta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tocatta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great to see this one getting the money it deserves... but getting into average jag mk 2 money now..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601328663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5115257, "authorName": "Oldhorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldhorse/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Oldhorse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601328713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115279, "authorName": "Dmitry14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitry14/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Dmitry14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601328819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115454, "authorName": "bobh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobh911/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by bobh911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115470, "authorName": "CMLusk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmlusk/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by CMLusk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115475, "authorName": "Greenflash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenflash/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Greenflash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329650, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115490, "authorName": "bobh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobh911/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by bobh911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115500, "authorName": "Greenflash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenflash/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Greenflash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115510, "authorName": "bobh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobh911/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by bobh911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115515, "authorName": "Greenflash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenflash/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by Greenflash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329802, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115524, "authorName": "bobh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobh911/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by bobh911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115526, "authorName": "Greenflash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenflash/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by Greenflash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115532, "authorName": "bobh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobh911/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by bobh911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115536, "authorName": "Greenflash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenflash/", "bidAmount": 29500, "content": "$29,500 bid placed by Greenflash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329912, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115552, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Flashing the green alright.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5115547, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like all the watchers are bidding", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5115554, "authorName": "bobh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobh911/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by bobh911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601329964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115572, "authorName": "Greenflash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenflash/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by Greenflash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601330055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115580, "authorName": "bobh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobh911/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by bobh911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601330113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5115587, "authorName": "Dmitry14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmitry14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019ll be harder to find a better conditioned one, but over my budget, good luck to the winner!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1601330156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5115601, "authorName": "bobh911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobh911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/28/20 for $30,500 to bobh911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601330234, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5115602, "authorName": "rmessner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmessner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What, no Flash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601330240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5115603, "authorName": "Travellerva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/travellerva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way to go! Congratulations to both buyer and seller. Both should be happy. I should have kept my 1956 ZB. Bought it in 1963 for about \u00a3150; sold it in 1970 for about \u00a375...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601330245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5115612, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ran outa green.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1601330273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5115982, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Me too, ran out of green. But it gave me incentive to get this one out of the corner of the barn. I will have to put the time in.\r\nhttps://imgur.com/undefined", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601335186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5115988, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://imgur.com/BU3bzjr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601335323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5116041, "authorName": "star6936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/star6936/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "scotman you could always just put a decent group of photos together and list it as a project car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601336498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5116350, "authorName": "crashcraft1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crashcraft1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll take this for my Mark2 Tocatta!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601342860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5116441, "authorName": "lumdor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lumdor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal for both seller and buyer.\r\nHappy Motoring!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601345130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5118340, "authorName": "pixelsmithusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pixelsmithusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for everyone\u2019s participation and especially for all the positive comments about this Magnette. I\u2019ve handed off the buyer\u2019s information to the owner and he is handling things from there. This was really a great experience.\n\nCongratulations to the new owner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1601402064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5394326, "authorName": "scotman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@star6936 Took your suggestion, submitted it to BaT, and they rejected it. Bummer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606776553, "type": "comment"}]