[{"id": 17830612, "authorName": "wmainguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmainguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have never seen a listing where I\u2019m as excited about the tires as I am about the rest of the vehicle. Beautiful colours overall. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1748890345, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 18:52:25+00"}, {"id": 17831170, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice combination of rugged good looks, simplicity and go-anywhere capability. Toss in a little rope-a-dope and you've got a very collectable vehicle. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748892563, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 19:29:23+00"}, {"id": 17831203, "authorName": "brandon_burke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandon_burke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any top or weather gear?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748892651, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 19:30:51+00"}, {"id": 17831266, "authorName": "Bwaymo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bwaymo/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by Bwaymo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748892840, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-02 19:34:00+00"}, {"id": 17831420, "authorName": "Chase68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chase68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see spot welds, and good to have the gasoline engine, Series 3 full-synchro gearbox, parabolic springs, Mt. Mansfield heater, etc. \r\n\r\nThe paint is lighter than the original marine blue. Note there are no windshield wipers, and the heater is missing defrost vents. The handholds on the chassis rear cross-member look like they are bent up. Is there a dent in the tailgate? \r\n\r\nAre the drum brakes really power-assisted as mentioned in the description? Photo 124 does not show that. \r\n\r\nDoes this have the Ashcroft high-ratio transfer case (rather than overdrive)?\r\n\r\nIs the Solihull, England data plate (photo 142) correct for Costa Rica assembly?\r\n\r\nDo you have any photos from the restoration? Was it repainted after the 2020 sale at the links below with matching VIN?\r\n\r\nhttps://classiccars.com/listings/view/1391679/1965-land-rover-series-iia-for-sale-in-richmond-virginia-23231\r\n\r\nhttps://www.autohunter.com/Listing/Details/796405/1965-Land-Rover-Series-IIA?resumeComment=1\r\n\r\nThe next sale looks different:\r\n\r\nhttps://thevineyardseries.com/forsale-1965series2a88\r\n\r\nWho did the work in between?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748893377, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 19:42:57+00"}, {"id": 17831456, "authorName": "1967S2a", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1967s2a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very clean build. Does anyone recognize that carburetor setup?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748893492, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 19:44:52+00"}, {"id": 17832763, "authorName": "JimScolman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimscolman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...better than new...does anyone drive these things?...who buys them ?...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748899849, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 21:30:49+00"}, {"id": 17833053, "authorName": "labboypro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/labboypro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1967S2a Looks like Nikki glass bowl window carbs typically seen on 60's-70's Datsuns.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748902064, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 22:07:44+00"}, {"id": 17833223, "authorName": "Valdivias_Garage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valdivias_garage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well done on the build, it does look lighter than marine blue, but the tone suits the car perfectly, IMO. A full-synchro gearbox is a plus. @Chase68 Solihull VIN plates were standard on all Costa Rican rovers. This one looks great, GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748903387, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 22:29:47+00"}, {"id": 17833482, "authorName": "Abacoflyer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abacoflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the comments everyone. This Series IIA is a real head turner. I drive it often to the beach and around town. I am always getting a thumbs up from someone! It does have drum brakes all around. It is not the quickest of vehicles to stop! But it is really fun to drive in the spring, summer and fall. It generally sits in my hangar in the winter and even after months of sitting it starts right up! I don't have a top for it but one could be added easily. I just didn't see the point since I only drive it on nice days. @chase68 I bought the vehicle from the second listing you reference. I have spoken to Ben at Burro 4X4 who restored the vehicle and he confirmed he bought the truck in Costa Rice and imported it and then did a frame off restoration and sold it to the gentlemen in NJ that I purchased it from. To my knowledge it was unchanged from that time until now. This is a great example of a Series IIA that can be enjoyed upon purchase. Happy to address any other questions. Good luck everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748905685, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 23:08:05+00"}, {"id": 17833536, "authorName": "Abacoflyer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abacoflyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chase68 the hands holds are not bent upwards. I've looked at several photos and see where you could come to that conclusion. There is a small dent in the tailgate center cross member. It was that way when I purchased it. Thanks for the questions. Hope that helps!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748906126, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 23:15:26+00"}, {"id": 17833724, "authorName": "timberframe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timberframe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...oh dear. This will be hard to resist and fun to watch. !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748908087, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-02 23:48:07+00"}, {"id": 17834023, "authorName": "Wetherbee101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wetherbee101/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "USD $6,000 bid placed by Wetherbee101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748910876, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 00:34:36+00"}, {"id": 17835926, "authorName": "ecartaya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecartaya/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "USD $8,000 bid placed by ecartaya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748956922, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 13:22:02+00"}, {"id": 17836097, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, @Abacoflyer! We have updated the listing to reflect drum brakes all around. \r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748958553, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-03 13:49:13+00"}, {"id": 17837188, "authorName": "Wetherbee101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wetherbee101/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "USD $10,000 bid placed by Wetherbee101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748966755, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-03 16:05:55+00"}, {"id": 17851002, "authorName": "PFH004", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pfh004/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "USD $12,500 bid placed by PFH004", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749061785, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-04 18:29:45+00"}, {"id": 17856686, "authorName": "Visulizr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/visulizr/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "USD $13,000 bid placed by Visulizr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749081293, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-04 23:54:53+00"}, {"id": 17859987, "authorName": "Wetherbee101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wetherbee101/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "USD $13,500 bid placed by Wetherbee101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749136905, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-05 15:21:45+00"}, {"id": 17861039, "authorName": "FloridaYankee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridayankee/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "USD $15,000 bid placed by FloridaYankee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749143545, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-05 17:12:25+00"}, {"id": 17861415, "authorName": "Wetherbee101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wetherbee101/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "USD $18,000 bid placed by Wetherbee101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749144879, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-05 17:34:39+00"}, {"id": 17864890, "authorName": "FloridaYankee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridayankee/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "USD $20,000 bid placed by FloridaYankee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1749153178, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-05 19:52:58+00"}]