[{"id": 5593977, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It sat outside for 30 years and it's still not rusted! You folks in California have it made when it comes to old cars.\r\n\r\nAnd it appears as though this car originally had AC. I wonder if the equipment still exists?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610591184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5593996, "authorName": "morgannut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morgannut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Aridgerunner AC is of course not really of the essence when rallying such a beast. The only nod to comfort here is the whitish roof. @jpidds78 are you trolling the BaT community with this presentation of desert baked patina tarted up with graphics of questionable taste?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610591597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594014, "authorName": "scottawallace111", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottawallace111/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the two tone maroon!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610591860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594034, "authorName": "Cliffo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cliffo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wondered when I'd see this car over here as opposed to a cars n coffee. It's a look and memorable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610592196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594136, "authorName": "Bud_Osbourne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bud_osbourne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta love this poor old girl! Needs a lot of love, but there's a lot of the original stuff still there to love. Someone PLEASE save this poor thing and treat it to a good restoration.\r\nThese make WONDERFUL touring cars. All this one needs (besides a full restoration) is overdrive and you have got something you can enjoy on long, cross-country trips.\r\nOf course, you COULD just drive it and enjoy it as-is, while deciding whether or not you love it enough (you will) to give it the restoration it deserves.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610594245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594224, "authorName": "MrVandalschaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvandalschaff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Old and scruffy, just like me. I like it.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1610596087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594264, "authorName": "tomcap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomcap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mystery Car for sure....rust on hatch; AC at one time; antenna but no radio; voltmeter in lighter; engine compartment not maintained, etc. But nice interior for a 51 year old car! Many hours of work here but at the right price...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610596945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594316, "authorName": "hutch3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hutch3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 72 MGB GT with an add on (post dealer) A/C. Came with the car when I bought it in 1998. The 'inside' stuff, under dash vents and the evaporator unit under the dash right side appears to be the same. Mine had a York piston compressor that I switched for a Sanden. It now works fair. Condenser on this car is gone.\r\nHutch3", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610598434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594326, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the comments. First time on BAT so I'll try my best to reply to all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610598632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594332, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Aridgerunner I had to replace the driver and passenger floor sections. Visible rust is on the hatch (see photos), the rest is solid. The car did have aftermarket AC installed at one point but does not work, but I don't need it in California :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610598778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594334, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@morgannut thanks for your constructive comment. Not trolling anyone, I love the look and so do many other people. The beauty of this world we live in is that everyone has a different taste. If you don't like it that's fine", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610598894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594336, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scottawallace111 that's what drew me to it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610598943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594338, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cliffo it does great at the meets, always draws a crowd :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610598992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594342, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bud_Osbourne I fell in love with the look and never had any intention of restoring it. I simply made it road worthy and enjoyed it to the fullest. It is a fun car to drive. It is a very original car and yes, it can definitely be restored to it's full potential", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610599126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594355, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tomcap the only area of visible rust is on the hatch. We all know these cars were rusting before they rolled out of the factory floor :) AC was installed at some point but does not work (nor I need it). Radio was inoperative and I didn't like the look so I opted for a radio-delete plate. I removed the lighter and added a USB charger and voltmeter, comes very handy. Engine compartment not maintained but runs and drives like new (I know it's hard to believe but it's true)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610599397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594361, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hutch3 these systems were not factory, as far as I know they were dealer-installed. This one came like this but it does not work. I didn't want to remove it. New owner can have a new system installed relatively inexpensively if they want", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610599521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594391, "authorName": "Salbert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/salbert/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Salbert", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610600567, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5594505, "authorName": "ProfGriff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profgriff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now this is what I call \"driver quality\" paint. I like it. GLWA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610606252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5594571, "authorName": "porkpiehat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porkpiehat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the weathered look. Every picture tells a story. Wrong coast or I'd be on this. I hope whoever wins it wears it as is....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610612402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5595248, "authorName": "costapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pristine condition for the right purpose. \r\nIt suites my taste.\r\nWould invest in some of the worst rust and also in quality/security issues, and drive it very often.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610638002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5595593, "authorName": "wesman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wesman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could restore this car but then it would take 51 years to earn the patina it has on it today.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1610642760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5596007, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This reminds of my favourite Frye suede brogues, on their second re-sole, weathered and scuffed on top, ready for action on the bottom.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610647218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5596040, "authorName": "Leopold.Geiger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leopold.geiger/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Leopold.Geiger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610647620, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5596426, "authorName": "Windjamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/windjamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised to see the air pump bracket on the water pump \"lid.\" My '66 didn't have the bracket; my '80 did. When was an air pump added, or is this a replacement engine?\r\n\r\nI like this honest old \"B.\" Rattle-can fixes, then drive! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610650905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5596489, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Windjamer it is the original engine. Not sure when the pump was added. I replaced whatever had to be replaced and left everything else as is. It is a fun car to drive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610651328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5596510, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@porkpiehat the look is what drew me to it! I never had any intention to restore it. I replaced and fixed everything that was needed and left everything else alone. It is a blast to drive it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610651474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5597320, "authorName": "Bforlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforlife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can vouch for the work at British European as Jeff Taw, the owner has worked on my B for years. I believe it is the best British auto shop in LA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610655173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5597552, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bforlife absolutely agree! No better place in LA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610656168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5597717, "authorName": "404tim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/404tim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic patina! What a looker!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610657003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5598206, "authorName": "n_l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Moss sells an AC set-up for these - looked at a GT over the summer with one installed similar to what's in this car. It can cool the car relatively well when operational. Probably installed by a previous owner now lost in the annals of time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610659869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5598238, "authorName": "GrandpaTorre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grandpatorre/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw the photo of the engine out. Was it rebuilt then? If not, what work has been done to it since you got it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610660125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5598292, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GrandpaTorre I acquired the car in 2018 and that's when all the work was done, including pulling the engine and trans. Prior to that it had been sitting for 30+ years. We replaced driver and passenger floor sections, refurbished suspension, new gas tank, radiator and a huge list of other repairs and replacements. Mechanically the car is as good as can be and drives and shifts like new", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610660464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5598454, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not a fan of rat rods that are trying too hard, and this car is not doing that. It has the perfect amount of patina; as long as the mechanicals are working well and your significant other doesn't risk needing a tetanus shot getting in and out of the car, this is one of the more interesting BGTs to show up on here in a while.\r\n\r\nI love that time and $ was spent on the interior and engine/floor/suspension before it was on the exterior.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610661281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5599222, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ANCMatt the patina is exactly what drew me to it. Lot's of time and $ went into getting it back on the road and saving it from the crusher. We can negotiate including tetanus shots in the deal :)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1610664462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5599424, "authorName": "Bforlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforlife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those placards must have stories behind them", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610665609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5599526, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bforlife I have tried to get the story behind them from the previous owner but I've had no luck. All I know is that they came with the car when I acquired it. Honestly I do not believe that they have any ties to the car nor that the car participated in such events. I am the 3rd owner and I have not been able to talk to the original owner. The look good though and they fit the look", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610667086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5600256, "authorName": "coupe9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coupe9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know, these cars have always appealed to me. But at the end of the day, whatever you spend on a Classic, you must want it to look like the investment you want it to be. New owner is probably in for some significant $$$ to arrange prep and paint. The handful who are looking for this look, will, just my opinion, rarely pay a premium for a sorted BGT, that needs paint. But someone should take this one to the next level. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610679248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5600498, "authorName": "helilog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helilog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1: Add a second muffler to it.\n2: Put Vredestein 165/80 tires on it.\n3: Treat the worst rust with POR15 or similar.\n4: Don't even THINK about restoring it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1610684558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5600570, "authorName": "MGBboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want the window sticker in photo # 81.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610686659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5600633, "authorName": "jamesmdriscoll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesmdriscoll/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by jamesmdriscoll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610689414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5600653, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MGBboy you can find it on eBay, here's the link\r\nRacing Takes Balls! Vintage Reproduction Hot Rod & Drag Racing Decals", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610690561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5601040, "authorName": "Dellorto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dellorto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The one thing I'd do would be replacing the front and rear window glazing rubber. The floor, trunk and hatch rust is undoubtedly the result of leakage there. I had a '67 BGT, and could't figure out why the floors were wet in rainy weather - thought it was coming through a blocked air vent drain. Turns out it was the windshield glazing rubber.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610718352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5601077, "authorName": "jamesmdriscoll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesmdriscoll/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@helilog. I agree! That\u2019s exactly what I\u2019d do if I won this auction", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610718889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5601877, "authorName": "Dcouto4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcouto4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bforlife @jpidds78 you guys are to kind. Happy to have you as customers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610729620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5603164, "authorName": "Greg_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got a '67 B roadster in not as scruffy condition, but one that I'm not afraid to park anywhere. I wish I could put my finger on why I'm drawn to cars like this now. I used to shoot for perfection in my classic cars, but the ulcers, aggravation and worry just aren't worth it anymore. I still have some really nice cars that I sweat over, but this little GT looks like a worry free passport to fun! Love it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610739206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5605171, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was all ready to fall in love with this. But \"69\"? I'm too old.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610748551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5605632, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greg_F it is a worry-free ton of fun! :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610753988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5605637, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wdb \"69\" as in 1969...what were you thinking! :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610754020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5606284, "authorName": "Bforlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforlife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jpidds78 it's a crazy beautiful weekend ahead. Take her up the backroads of Malibu one last time before she goes. It's like summer out here right now!:)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1610765379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5607624, "authorName": "rossvesq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossvesq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got a rotissorie restored 67 GT and have to say I LOVE THIS! In fact, I'd rather drive this than our pristine 67. Wondering if it was ever raced at all, or even TDC rallyed? And of course the number would be 69..... I'm just saying..... If the mechanicals are in good shape as seller claims this would be so much fun to use as a weekend beater, coffee & cars toy. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610815515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5607629, "authorName": "rossvesq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossvesq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops, typo. I meant TSD rally.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610815591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5607997, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bforlife that's exactly where I'll be tomorrow! :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610822886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5608009, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rossvesq thanks, it is a ton of fun. I added the rally look but to my knowledge the car has never raced. There are some commemorative plaques on the dash from a couple of events but I don't think the car is related to them at all. They were there when I picked it up and the previous owner said that they were also there when he picked it up in '73 so who knows, maybe the original owner did?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610823030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5608254, "authorName": "Clark2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clark2020/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Clark2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610828869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5610139, "authorName": "DRV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this treatment and haven't seen it on a British car before. This in the garage would be very hard to explain to my wife.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610907934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5610949, "authorName": "jamesmdriscoll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesmdriscoll/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by jamesmdriscoll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610934510, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5611197, "authorName": "Clark2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clark2020/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Clark2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610948593, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5611554, "authorName": "jamesmdriscoll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesmdriscoll/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by jamesmdriscoll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610981647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5611851, "authorName": "Datorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datorsche/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Datorsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610987435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5611876, "authorName": "Clark2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clark2020/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Clark2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610987835, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5611880, "authorName": "Datorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datorsche/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Datorsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610987885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5612390, "authorName": "Clark2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clark2020/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Clark2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610995727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5615664, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An additional video and two additional video links have been added to the end of the listing. Thanks to @jpidds78 (The Seller) for providing them! Enjoy the auction, everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611023603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5615675, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer thanks for the upload!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611023768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5615910, "authorName": "Datorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datorsche/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by Datorsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611028842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5615989, "authorName": "jamesmdriscoll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesmdriscoll/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by jamesmdriscoll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611032389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5616019, "authorName": "Clark2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clark2020/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by Clark2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611033358, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5616037, "authorName": "Datorsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datorsche/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Datorsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611034247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5616915, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got to check out this GT on Friday and I must say, this car is something special.\n\nFrom inside the car, you will feel as if you're in a nearly restored MG, everything looks and feels fresh and new. Car starts up easily as it should, idles comfortably, and drives great. Seats are comfortable, steering is nice and skinny, shifter feels great and the sound is sublime. No radio needed. The A/C components appeared to still be inside the car, but nothing in the engine bay. Seems to be \"easy\" to add back should you require it.\n\nUnder the hood you see that its been properly refreshed (see note above about driveability) and is ready to be driven for miles and miles and plenty of smiles. New belts, ignition components and the like to keep the original, numbers matching motor going. Sounded really nice with the exhaust too. Proper Vintage British motoring experience here.\n\nCosmetically you need to understand what you're looking at to truly appreciate it. The door seals are new, so no wind noise or play and a nice 'thunk' when you close the door, while the window seals show the same age as the rest of the body. Personally, I wouldnt replace them because this car would never see rain and I can imagine replacing the seals would be more of a hassle than its worth. \n\nIn the ~30 minutes I was circling the car in the parking lot, we had many \"interruptions\" by people wanting to talk about it, and there was a bright Red new Ferrari across from us that didnt get a second glance from anyone. Be ready to have friendly conversations with strangers who see the charm of this 50+ year old car.\n\nJoan clearly put the love into bringing this car back to life, my kind of guy. Good luck @jpidds78 and thanks for letting me get a chance to see it before it goes.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1611073937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617065, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2mAn thanks for coming out and checking it out and THANK YOU for the kind words and review. It is a special car that got a lot of love and I hope someone gets to enjoy it as much as I did.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611076235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617076, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sadly it wont be me... MR2 is still in the garage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611076354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617272, "authorName": "Wbgoggans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wbgoggans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "69? nice.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611079077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617276, "authorName": "thewinnman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thewinnman/", "bidAmount": 6969, "content": "$6,969 bid placed by thewinnman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611079122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5617294, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice Bid @thewinnman haha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611079341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617502, "authorName": "Bforlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforlife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, I've looked through the pictures several times and resisted, but I can no further. What is your favourite sticker? Two come to mind for me:)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611082016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617928, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bforlife I can provide links to obtain them if you'd like..I think I know what your favorites are ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611084970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617943, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bforlife easiest way to get a sticker is to buy the car lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611085035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5618069, "authorName": "Bforlife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforlife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2mAn back atcha, brother:) I feel a strong finish coming for this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611085590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5618471, "authorName": "thewinnman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thewinnman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait, was that a bid? I thought I was just leaving a comment! LOL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611087587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5620712, "authorName": "mmumford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmumford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have been following several recent auctions of MGBs on BAT and some of these showed rust on frame members, rockers, etc., and commentators pointed these out as potential trouble spots, presumably lowering the selling price. On this car, rust evident on the underside and elsewhere appears to be a positive, apparently increasing the price. I\u2019m confused. Since when is rust a positive attribute on MGBs? I\u2019m restoring a 73 GT and fighting rust as I go. Should I be preserving the rust on my car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611107426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5621079, "authorName": "helilog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helilog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mmumford, from the photos the underside looks really good, yes? The rest of the body? If you'd want to restore it then yeah, big bucks as you certainly know. But the rust it has is treatable so to slow its progress for a long time. As is it's a sleeper. Looks rough but is healthy beneath. Just waiting to be driven. Nice interior too. Money well spent there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611115143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5621202, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mmumford the visible structural rust was taken care of. That was mainly concentrated on the driver and passenger floor boards, which were replaced and treated. The other area of active rust/corrosion is on the deck lid as stated in the description and visible on the photos. As @helilog stated, what you see is surface rust, and that's treatable. Sure, if you are going for a full restoration then you know what you're getting into. Could there be rust hiding somewhere? Of course, it's a 51 year old british car. In my opinion, this car should be left as is.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611119877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5621802, "authorName": "Reaper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reaper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess this \u201caged patina of worn paint and rust\u201d is a look that would get someone\u2019s jollies off?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611154748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5622159, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think people are confusing patina and rust. Patina has been preserved and left alone, while the rust (specifically structural) has been dealt with.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611160928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5622296, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for your interest, here's a list of some of the major work that was done in 2018 when I acquired the car. All performed at British European Auto in San Pedro, Ca\r\n-Compression test was done on all 4 cylinders: 135/140/135/140\r\n-Engine and trans pulled, resealed timing cover, side plates, front and rear seal. Resealed transmission, new transmission mounts\r\n-Engine mounts replaced\r\n-New radiator, lower radiator duct and support\r\n-New water pump, brake master cylinder, new brake lines, clutch master and hose, slave cylinder, heater valve & gasket\r\n-Overhauled distributor, replaced rotors, points and condenser\r\n-High torque starter and alternator\r\n-Rebuilt front shocks, new rear shocks\r\n-New fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel pipe to pump hose conversion kit\r\n-Replaced rear wheel cylinder and shoes, resealed rear hubs\r\n-Rebuilt carbs\r\n-New tires\r\n-New hoses, gaskets, straps, clamps, nuts and bolts where needed", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611163182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5623349, "authorName": "gregoryainsley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoryainsley/", "bidAmount": 7070, "content": "$7,070 bid placed by gregoryainsley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611172989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5623864, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "100 minutes to go!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611176141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5624170, "authorName": "thewinnman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thewinnman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Touch\u00e9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611177507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5624415, "authorName": "costapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gregoryainsley you killed the double joke...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611178775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5624451, "authorName": "muffin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muffin/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by muffin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611179018, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5624708, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "20 min to go! Standing by for questions. Thanks @muffin @gregoryainsley @thewinnman @Datorsche @Clark2020 @jamesmdriscoll @Salbert for your bids\nLet's see who takes it home!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611180393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5624818, "authorName": "gregoryainsley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoryainsley/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by gregoryainsley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611180812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5624902, "authorName": "n_l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n_l/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by n_l", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5624920, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gregoryainsley came here just to bid on this car that 7070 should be followed by a 8080 next!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5624935, "authorName": "paulsgrant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulsgrant/", "bidAmount": 8001, "content": "$8,001 bid placed by paulsgrant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5624953, "authorName": "gregoryainsley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoryainsley/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by gregoryainsley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181376, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5624973, "authorName": "n_l", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n_l/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by n_l", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5624977, "authorName": "gregoryainsley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoryainsley/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by gregoryainsley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181447, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5624993, "authorName": "noncommittal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noncommittal/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by noncommittal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5625005, "authorName": "gregoryainsley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoryainsley/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by gregoryainsley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5625008, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lets get some more weird bids in here!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625030, "authorName": "MartyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2mAn anything that ends in '19 or 69 seems appropriate.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611181707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625032, "authorName": "gregoryainsley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoryainsley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/20/21 for $8,600 to gregoryainsley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181716, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5625039, "authorName": "gregoryainsley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregoryainsley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I should have bid\r\n\r\n8675.30... nine....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611181759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625045, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa! Wasnt expecting that to be enough!... Congrats @gregoryainsley where are you taking this ??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611181772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625047, "authorName": "jpidds78 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpidds78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @gregoryainsley, I'll be in touch soon", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611181782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625049, "authorName": "noncommittal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noncommittal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats. Looks like a fun one. If it was east coast I would have kept bidding.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611181787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625263, "authorName": "Greg_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyer got a great deal on this one! That's a whole lot of fun and a cheap ticket to a bunch classic car events like C&C's, rally's, TSD's (which are a hoot and great fun with your significant other if they aren't prone to motion sickness and are quick with on the fly calculations, lol!) \r\nCongratulations all around!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611183548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625335, "authorName": "Cesaro401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cesaro401/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hell of a buy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611184598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5625542, "authorName": "jacko241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacko241/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@noncommital, be on the lookout for one I am listing soon!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611188427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627755, "authorName": "noncommittal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noncommittal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jacko241. My eyes are peeled.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611250635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5642654, "authorName": "earlspoint1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/earlspoint1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stupid money, not worth more than 4.5k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611563836, "type": "comment"}]