[{"id": 7108753, "authorName": "austinhealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinhealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be the first! The front fender spears/flashes are on backwards!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1634392576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7108818, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold at RM Sotheby's in 2019 for $56k: https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19/amelia-island/lots/r0111-1967-austin-healey-3000-mk-iii-bj8/746158 White coves added afterward and arrows reversed. Personally, I like bumpers on a BJ8 since it's more of a GT than a comp car. If I was to keep the bumperless look, I'd add bugeye bumperettes on the back.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1634393570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7109067, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the speedometer is stuck and only 30+ miles on it since it sold last time in 2019. Let's see a bunch of undercarriage pics and some driving video!! Nice looking!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1634397275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7109495, "authorName": "TomInTampa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomintampa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\"m with Healey Rick on this one.......also, like that color combo...!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1634403157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7109936, "authorName": "auxsteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auxsteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HealeyRick I need help. What does the U mean after the BJ8 and the G after the number in the VIN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634408017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7111088, "authorName": "austinhealer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinhealer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@auxsteve \"U\" means US (or North American spec) European cars would have the usual \"L\" in this location and RHD \"home market\" cars would have no letter, \"G\" means assembled at the MG plant (Abingdon) these 2 suffixes to the Chassis numbers were changed/added in late '66 or Early '67..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1634415918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7111840, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some questions for the seller:\r\n\r\nWhy are you selling so soon after purchase in 2019?\r\n\r\nPictures 60 and 61 show what looks to be a not very good driver door fit. Can you comment on that?\r\n\r\nPictures 73 and 74 appear to show the passenger side window fully rolled up but leaving a large gap between the window and the top. Can you comment on that?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634420640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7112502, "authorName": "Harvey3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harvey3/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Harvey3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634432137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7112929, "authorName": "jbw1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbw1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looker, but Ditto- We need more photos of undercarriage. Compression numbers too, please. It would help if videos are larger. Current are too small.\r\nGL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634442793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7113146, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone, this week I will be available to answer any questions, the car has a very good restoration, the only thing I notice is the cracked wooden panel, it was decided to give it a more sporty touch and for that reason the bumpers were removed ( They are included in the sale), it was painted bicolor, only the white part, an oil change was made and the undercarriage was left according to the condition of the car since the work was not done\r\n@HORSEDOC78 Yes, it has driven very few miles in these years and @M3_Driver it is sold because I am a car dealer ,I do not notice anything wrong with the doors or windows, but I'll check it tomorrow , everything looks correctly, except the flashes I @austinhealer I had not noticed! Thank you very much for that, I will solve it this week.\r\n@jbw1967 ,undercarriage there are 2 videos in which you can see the condition, in my opinion long videos are not watched by people, they are boring, for that reason I made shorter videos (a few)\r\n@austinhealer , thanks for the help and the comments .\r\nprofessional third parties are welcome. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, I'll be back tomorrow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1634465877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7113284, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video suggestions needed: Driving through all gears (up & down) + overdrive shifting at speed. Cold start (exhaust and engine) views. Extensive undercarriage (Frame), wheel wells, rocker panels, the usual rust suspect areas would be very helpful. You are a car dealer, sells us!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634475003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7113406, "authorName": "Hiker399", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hiker399/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What can be seen looks very nice. How difficult would it be to reinstall the bumpers? I see the brackets are still attached to the bumpers themselves, but has the bodywork been altered to prevent installation? Also, could be see more of sills, doglegs, etc.? Thanks and GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634477910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7113495, "authorName": "duckyraker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duckyraker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where can the car be seen? I can drive to Miami Em", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634479602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7113857, "authorName": "jbw1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbw1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SPGUSA- your reply re. Videos under carriage is noted. I prefer still photos because I can more easily inspect detail.\r\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634485959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7114143, "authorName": "robertmott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertmott/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by robertmott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634491177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7114574, "authorName": "PatrickV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickv/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by PatrickV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634495208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7115031, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree on photos of the rust prone areas as they can be blown up for a close inspection. I did not word my request very well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634498303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7115077, "authorName": "robertmott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertmott/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by robertmott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634498543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7116714, "authorName": "Dean007g", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean007g/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Dean007g", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634512805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7116876, "authorName": "robertmott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robertmott/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by robertmott", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634515483, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7117675, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Front of hood (left side high, sprung??) does not meet the body correctly, can this be easily adjusted? Drivers side window appears to be completely raised but a considerable gap exist above it and the top. Is this a bad window track or a top that is not attached properly or worse, has shrunk? Do you have pics of the car with bumpers attached, brackets often bent and bumpers droop badly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634557965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7118134, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone, I have attached photos of weatherstripping, hood, @HORSEDOC78 , I have found some photos of when the car was received, I will continue looking for more photos before removing the bumpers, I want to clarify that that was the only thing that has been done, remove the bumpers and paint the lower part in White . \r\n@duckyraker , press the button contact seller please, thanks .\r\n@Hiker399 , just reinstall the bumpers , nothing was modified . \r\n@HORSEDOC78 , Soon I will be generating more videos than requested, there are several that you can watch in the meantime, the car starts easily, runs perfectly and everything works, I have not driven it more than 20 or 30 miles, I have taken it to various events, but always in transport . Professional third parties are welcome .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634567571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7123016, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello again , a new video Driving , with the overdrive working was sent to @BAT , the cr really runs very good , and the overdrive works perfect . \n@HORSEDOC78", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634595629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7123028, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I attach a photo of the Luggage Rack ( included in the Auction )", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634595654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7123106, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello again , Compression numbers @jbw1967", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1634596720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7126351, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning to everyone, I attach new photos of the Under carriage @HORSEDOC78 . @jbw1967", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634667527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7126401, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Links of the new videos , Driving and cold start with walkthrough. \r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/-9kkODNjnQ4\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/RIpK_hfSG2I", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634667584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7127106, "authorName": "VALERIAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, SPGUSA I'm local in South Florida \r\nCan the car be inspected before the end of the Auction ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634670211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7127117, "authorName": "VALERIAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriaz/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by VALERIAZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634670234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7127161, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @VALERIAZ , Thanks for the bid , the car it can be inspected, please press the contact seller button to get in touch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634670443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7133120, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by HORSEDOC78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634747049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7133687, "authorName": "Bbslide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbslide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the overdrive/driving video, I did not see the RPM change when the switch turned off or on. (Switch down for overdrive)-or did I see this wrong?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1634752194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7134125, "authorName": "Bbslide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbslide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK-I looked closer again and saw the RPM change -- turning it off was quick and I just missed the increase.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634753901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7135298, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everybody. @Bbslide , Maybe it is not noticeable in the video, but the overdrive works perfectly, I will try to see how to make a specific video to demonstrate that it works ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634758824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7138463, "authorName": "HEALEYJAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyjag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Previous auction price very interesting..cold start video questionable..private inspection always a must with a Healey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634780493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7138580, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still looking for an explanation for the gap at the upper corner of the left passenger side window at the bend of the convertible top ,looks like 2-3 fingers could easily be placed in the gap. Pic #'s 17; 18; 73; 74 & 75", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634782431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7139305, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, gap is above the Left upper corner of the right side passenger window.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634818553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7145684, "authorName": "Tomesee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomesee/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Tomesee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634865182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7147472, "authorName": "Cornbinder44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbinder44/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Cornbinder44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634917630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7148009, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone, I will try to clear up all doubts and suppositions, although the best way is always is inspect the car , I will attach a video where it is clearly seen that the Overdrive works perfectly @Bbslide , I will also attach another video With Cold Start @HEALEYJAG . The car really works wonderfully well, very smooth to drive, the gearbox, the temperature, there is nothing that attracts attention, if someone buys this Austin and wants to take it driving to Alaska, they can do it without any problem , it works excellently . Regarding the windows @HORSEDOC78 , in principle the good thing is that there are photos with the windows low and with the windows high, that is important, I am going to attach some photos to clear up any doubts, if some are a little low, it can simply be adjusted, supplemented , quite simple to do it, I have also taken photos from inside the windows where it is clearly seen that they exceed the weatherstripping, the car has not been used since it was bought, except to take to an event, photo sessions, Not much more of that, although this week it has been used a lot , 12 miles ! so , the odometer works good ! @HORSEDOC78 either the oil pressure and temperature clock.\r\n I am not saying that it is a Show car, but I think it is much more than a driver car, it is a driver car plus plus plus, the restoration has been very good, I insist that we are invited to inspect the car and take a ride to feel that the overdrive works, as well as the gearbox, the brakes, if someone buys this Austin they will not feel disappointed in any way, First of all my word, I do not say a thing that is not. \r\nGood afternoon, enjoy the day.\r\nhttps://youtu.be/vrDXlC4Jryc\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/vEPc25v2Pag", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1634922681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7148158, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cold Start Video @HEALEYJAG \r\nhttps://youtu.be/wEl4MSYISKg", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1634924137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7148175, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Overdrive video , @Bbslide \r\nhttps://youtu.be/vrDXlC4Jryc", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634924270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7149150, "authorName": "VALERIAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriaz/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by VALERIAZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634929021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7149323, "authorName": "ldhrads", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldhrads/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by ldhrads", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634929626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7149990, "authorName": "VALERIAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriaz/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by VALERIAZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634932679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7150348, "authorName": "ldhrads", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldhrads/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by ldhrads", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634934399, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7150668, "authorName": "VALERIAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriaz/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by VALERIAZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634936124, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7151871, "authorName": "Sebring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sebring/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@horsedoc8: The adjustment for the windows is done by adjusting the rake of the front screen first and then, the side windows. These cars were all \"bespoke\" and adjusted at the factory. I suspect that the rake on this window is too steep and that is what is causing the gap. That being said, you may never get it perfect.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634947232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7151872, "authorName": "Sebring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sebring/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@horsedoc8 The adjustment for the windows is done by adjusting the rake of the front screen first and then, the side windows. These cars were all \u201cbespoke\u201d and adjusted at the factory. I suspect that the rake on this window is too steep and that is what is causing the gap. That being said, you may never get it perfect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634947269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7152648, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is the \u201crake\u201d of the windshield adjusted? Will that effect the paint at certain points? It appears this top is too tight across (side to side) it\u2019s frame. I\u2019m I being to picky?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634981676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7152788, "authorName": "Oneredspyder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneredspyder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beautiful 3000. I have owned 7 British convertibles since 1970, 3 of which were Healey 3000s. To talk about a window gap just put a smile on my face. Ever drive on in the rain, or snow? I have in New England as daily drivers back in the day. Anyway it is more than a driver. Having said that, the speaker grill being upside down is far more of a problem than the window gap. Just joking. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634991816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7152848, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, smiles, 1st car 58 100-6 BN6 but with a 3000 engine, same side gear lever. Side window curtains, bent weak frame, bad 48 spoke wheels, at 60mph all hell broke out, doors would come open, top would come loose at corners, felt like a bad roller coaster. Loved every minute. Looking for a 66-67 build date, better ride, dryer environment, Etc. Tough market!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634993306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7153154, "authorName": "Swiggy1954", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiggy1954/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks to be a nice car....as to quick sell by buyer. Being a British car guy myself, they not for everyone one. I best guess is he didn\u2019t like the car for whatever reason. A lot of people don\u2019t realize or have ever even sat in or driven one before purchasing. The RM price would be closer to the 80-100 range for a pristine car. \r\n\r\nPut the bumpers back on, replace the dash (600-800), update to a stainless steel exhaust (1000) and let her roll !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1634998700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7153184, "authorName": "Swiggy1954", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiggy1954/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Swiggy1954", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1634999115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7153334, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning to everybody , last hours of auction, I appreciate all the comments received, I have not driven the car to much, but the times I did it has made me smile , I am a lover of Italian cars, which undoubtedly generate many more headaches that others, but I love them with all their problems, I agree that the perfect car does not exist , but the wonderful thing about cars is trying to perfect them . \r\nThanks for the Bids, more are welcome!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635001815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7153352, "authorName": "TRman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SPGUSA Hard to tell in photos\u2026do bumpers need re-plating, or just a clean and polish?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635002002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7153365, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @TRman , In the photo 171 and 172 maybe you can see the condition, it is just a cleaning and polishing, as soon as the car was received the bumpers were removed and they were stored ( 2 1/2 years) .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635002337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7153461, "authorName": "iangail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iangail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I pick it up from you in Miami and personally drive it home to South Carolina without paying Fl sales tax?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635003716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7153592, "authorName": "Concordferg03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/concordferg03/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by Concordferg03", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635005660, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7153726, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @iangail , Yes, you can, you sign a form in which you acknowledge that you are not taxed in Fl, with a temporary plate (dealer provides) and a car insurance (buyer provides) you\u00b4 re ready to drive to your State .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635007763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154056, "authorName": "vkgotoma112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vkgotoma112/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by vkgotoma112", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635011605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154097, "authorName": "carramba", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carramba/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SPGUSA (seller): Are there any stress paint cracks at the luggage anchor points (rear trunk lid) that you can see?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635012027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154113, "authorName": "ldhrads", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldhrads/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by ldhrads", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635012161, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154141, "authorName": "VALERIAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriaz/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by VALERIAZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635012392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154160, "authorName": "MikeinTexas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeintexas/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by MikeinTexas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635012524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154180, "authorName": "VALERIAZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valeriaz/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by VALERIAZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635012677, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154252, "authorName": "MikeinTexas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeintexas/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by MikeinTexas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154273, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by M3_Driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154275, "authorName": "smithew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithew/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by smithew", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154280, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by M3_Driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154288, "authorName": "silverstone99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverstone99/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by silverstone99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154295, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahh. A new bidder pitches a hat in.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635013595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154302, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by M3_Driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154315, "authorName": "silverstone99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverstone99/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by silverstone99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154318, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by M3_Driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154323, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve was Met !", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635013774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154329, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great announcement seller.\r\n\r\nLast person standing now", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635013806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154330, "authorName": "maniachen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maniachen/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by maniachen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154333, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635013848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154334, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New last minute bidder!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635013849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154339, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by M3_Driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154340, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like your style ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154341, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Out, but not really \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154342, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Okay. I fibbed a little.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635013928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154351, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard for bidders to get a read when not in person at the poker table so you do what you have to to bluff", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635013986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154352, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by HORSEDOC78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635013990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7154354, "authorName": "maniachen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maniachen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wondered where you were in all this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635014019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154355, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And yet another last minute bidder!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635014022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154359, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Their second bid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635014036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154361, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now I really am out. Too bad. Nice car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635014044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154363, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nothing like a Big Healey!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635014057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154362, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@M3_Driver?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635014059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154368, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/23/21 for $51,500 to HORSEDOC78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635014116, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7154372, "authorName": "Meldpage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meldpage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congratulations", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635014139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154375, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @HORSEDOC78! Finally got your big Healey! Enjoy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635014148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154378, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have fun @HORSEDOC78 ~ Great car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635014159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154379, "authorName": "maniachen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maniachen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrads....it's beautiful...just got a little rich for me.....I hope it turns out to be great for you!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1635014163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154385, "authorName": "M3_Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3_driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey, @HORSEDOC78, would you have kept going if I did?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635014183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154389, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great sportsmanship from the other bidders", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635014210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154390, "authorName": "Swiggy1954", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiggy1954/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1635014225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154396, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great auction seller @SPGUSA ~ Well done", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635014283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154419, "authorName": "SPGUSA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spgusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @HORSEDOC78 ! Thanks @trademark thanks for all the comments . Enjoy the weekend .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1635014416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7154814, "authorName": "HORSEDOC78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedoc78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A bit, perhaps, close to my max! Wanted another since 1974 when I had to sell it. Vet School Auburn. Paid $500 to a guy needing money to elope with a rich man's daughter. A '58 100-6, BN6 with a 3000 engine, Bent frame, Baaaad wheels, at 65mph felt like a roller coaster, doors would open , top would come loose at the corners, wet when it rained, sat in soggy seats a lot. Loved every minute of it. Now a little comfort, Ah!! Just hope it is a good driver with creature comforts, no big issues that pop-up. I'm 6'3\" still at about 215# and pretty fit, will see how I get in & out ??? Best of luck with your search!!! Ike from HHI, SC", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1635017060, "type": "comment"}]