[{"id": 1530253, "authorName": "david950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david950/", "bidAmount": 1964, "content": "$1,964 bid placed by david950", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494543596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1530259, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had an early steel dash car many years ago. One of the few problems I did not have were the SU carbs. If set up and left alone they were the perfect match to the early B engines. Not sure why you'd change carbs. I loved that LBC and it is the reason I have Brit cars today. \nMGB's are an easy entry into the collector car hobby if you do your homework.\nGLWS.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1494543868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1530529, "authorName": "DrDeathrx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drdeathrx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ditch the weird carb, rollbar and chrome valve cover and I'm in.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1494556407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1530652, "authorName": "Triumphant4A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumphant4a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Technically the rust is not on the outer rocker but the dogleg area of the rear fender. Often though when visible there it can also be found in the inner sill structure, or at least that has been my experience with my '69, '71, and '79 MGB convertibles. Not a hard fix - if you can weld.\nGlad it is far away from me as I have always liked the earlier Bs \nRather than blaming on my wife, I will admit to a few too many in the shop/ barn right now (6) - but whose counting?\nGLWTA - this looks to be a lot of fun!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1494564625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1530679, "authorName": "MGBFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbfan/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by MGBFan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494569314, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1530908, "authorName": "jmuraski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmuraski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Mikuni was installed in the 80s because the original SUs were warped and not repairable. It is a Mikuni 44PHH. Basically it is an improved Weber 45DCOE. There is a good article about them over at British Automotive's website. \nhttp://www.mgbmga.com/tech/mgb19.htm", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1494596270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1531104, "authorName": "Wirewheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wirewheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful B! I've always loved the early pull handle cars. Speedo issue is easily resolved with Classic Speed https://www.classicautoinnovations.com/classic", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494603437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1533691, "authorName": "V.D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v.d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A sag on the drivers side is very common to these cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494774762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1537220, "authorName": "mgtcracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgtcracer/", "bidAmount": 3333, "content": "$3,333 bid placed by mgtcracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1494970893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1537573, "authorName": "Trueblue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trueblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This brings back memories of my 1964 B, roadster, loved the mechanical gauges, toggle switches, single speed fan (heater boxes were and option), tonneau cover, etc. Back in the 80's I restored that car to premium (show) quality, certainly paying Moss Motors more capital than the car was worth. After many years of driving, including maintenance free coast to coast tours, I sold it. For many years values plateaued, but it seems to be on the rise again, especially the older 60's models. GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1494985570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538003, "authorName": "200mph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/200mph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@V.D. Yep, a slight sag to the driver's side rear suspension is called \"bachelor lean\" in LBC (little British car) circles. \nSince most of these cars' miles were logged with only one occupant aboard...\n\nWay under the money and only 8 comments? Does everybody here already have an MGB?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495030304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1538422, "authorName": "Happy_jim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/happy_jim/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Happy jim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495044466, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1539336, "authorName": "jmuraski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmuraski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know if you can tell by the pictures, but there are 2 tonneau covers in the trunk. Both have slots for the roll bar but don't fit quite right because of the rollbar. I'm sure someone who knows what they are doing could modify them to fit.\r\n\r\nThanks for your comments. This car just needs a little TLC will hopefully be around for another 53 years!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495058391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1539981, "authorName": "budrox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/budrox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DrDeathrx \nThe carb, rollbar, and valve cover are all easy fixes. Why not go for it? The bids are low and you might slip in a get a great little car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495111764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540242, "authorName": "JK-jeepman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jk-jeepman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a driver but with only 5k miles in 17 years would it need to be on a trailer or is it operable without concern as is for 100 miles or so?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495122702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540279, "authorName": "Speedmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedmullen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it look like Datsun Roadsters are going for more money than these cars recently?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495124193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540304, "authorName": "jmuraski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmuraski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You should have no problem driving it at least 100 miles. I drive it around for a week before I listed it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495125576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540313, "authorName": "jmuraski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmuraski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry. I can't type. \nI drove it around! :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495126007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540347, "authorName": "Crawford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crawford/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Crawford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495127439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540476, "authorName": "coolcpe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coolcpe/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by coolcpe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495131941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540541, "authorName": "Rufus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rufus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears someone is about to get the \"Deal of the Day\"\r\nSure, it's a little edgy, but a 3 main car without major tinworm, centre-lock 8 spoke wheels, and it's running and driving??? \r\nI'm like a couple of you other guys, if I didn't have two B projects waiting, I'd be on this one like white on rice. \r\n\r\nHave fun\r\nRufus", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495133925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540905, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wherever this ends up price-wise, if it meets reserve, it will be the win of the day in the smiles-per-dollar department.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495138424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540906, "authorName": "JDL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdl/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by JDL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495138463, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540909, "authorName": "davidest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidest/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by davidest", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495138504, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540910, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No doubt @ANCMatt. Just drive it and enjoy it, don't worry about a thing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495138519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540911, "authorName": "JDL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdl/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by JDL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495138534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540923, "authorName": "davidest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidest/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by davidest", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495138689, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540928, "authorName": "peteraahunt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteraahunt/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by peteraahunt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495138804, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540927, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fact that this listing only has 17 comments for the week suggests to me that BaT might be spreading its audience too thinly with nearly 100 auction cars a week plus the more \"traditional\" listings.\n\nThis is the kind of car this site was built on.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1495138814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540933, "authorName": "davidest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidest/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by davidest", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495138840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540938, "authorName": "peteraahunt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteraahunt/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by peteraahunt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495138948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540939, "authorName": "JK-jeepman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jk-jeepman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ANCMatt\nTotally agree - I didn't even notice this listing until this morning... becoming more of a straight auction site than a site for enthusiasts and unique vehicles.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1495138963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540940, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the other hand, 31 of the last 32 cars on here have sold. \n\nBids are a more reliable gauge than comments, I think.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1495138978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540941, "authorName": "Countrysquire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countrysquire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed @mwillinger. They are doing a great job of bringing interesting cars to the marketplace.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495139036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540943, "authorName": "davidest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidest/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by davidest", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495139047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540948, "authorName": "rdpatt951", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdpatt951/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, it's grown, and yes, it's a bit hard to keep up with everything listed, but it's great to have a clearinghouse for all of us....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495139072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540946, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you want to just see a few cars then the best time is Saturday morning about 5:00 a.m. Not much new and the weeks auctions are gone. This site has an audience that is growing and great place to buy, sell and chat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495139083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540955, "authorName": "david950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just subscribe to the daily mail - it shows what's ending that day, and what's starting that day, with a little bit of extra news on the side.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495139125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540960, "authorName": "peteraahunt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteraahunt/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by peteraahunt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495139162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1540956, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ANCMatt - Let us assure you that the site was built on many, many different types, conditions, and price points of cars. We love MGBs, but we also love lots of other types of cars: finished, driver, or unfinished. Thanks for all the comments and bids!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1495139195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540969, "authorName": "peteraahunt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peteraahunt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/18/17 for $7,000 to peteraahunt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1495139282, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1540968, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, the comments were getting a bit out of hand and off topic there for a bit (I was certainly guilty of that) and I see more on topic comments these days. Quality over quantity.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495139290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540970, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mwillinger @bringatrailer I've been here a long time (well before I registered under my current username), so I know what the site was built on - and I still love it, don't get me wrong. But if the strength of the site, auction listings or not, is partly based on the community and the comments that come from it, it is curious to see a very driveable, affordable MGB get fewer than 20 comments in a week.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1495139297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1540976, "authorName": "cloyd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cloyd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish there was a way to go directly to the cars I'm watching and not have to scroll through all the listings. Maybe there is such a tool and I'm just not aware of it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495139407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541036, "authorName": "Karlos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karlos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd had my eye on this B, as well as the B GT I bought yesterday. When I'd looked before, I'd missed the pictures of the rusted through sections of the underside. (foot boxes?) I need to be more aware. Had I not bought the GT, I might have been upset with myself. No blame at all, on the seller. He did a good job of providing pictures, warts and all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1495139884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541046, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ANCMatt - You have a good point about community, and it is certainly something we monitor closely. \n\n@cloyd - Star the ones you like and then go to http://bringatrailer.com/auctions/ and click on the 'Watched' button.\n\nCongrats to the buyer and seller on this car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495140029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1541124, "authorName": "cloyd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cloyd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks BaT.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1495140889, "type": "comment"}]