[{"id": 6632368, "authorName": "jonathano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathano/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by jonathano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627832489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6632527, "authorName": "LWVH81", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwvh81/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by LWVH81", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627834931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6632552, "authorName": "Sfpopp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfpopp/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Sfpopp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627835382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6632611, "authorName": "dwjh1957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dwjh1957/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where is this car located?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627836402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6632673, "authorName": "brighton_corgi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brighton_corgi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the total length of this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627837241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6632792, "authorName": "Mgormanvm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgormanvm/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Mgormanvm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627839242, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6632813, "authorName": "michaelcarney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelcarney/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This listing indicates all that is HAS, but what all does not work / what is lacking? (i.e. do the seat memory buttons in the center console still work?)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627839556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6633304, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All equipment works as it should including seat position and memory. This vehicle has been well cared for including a climate controlled garage.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1627844302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6633325, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The vehicle is in Clermont just west of Orlando.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627844442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6633847, "authorName": "Corveight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corveight/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Corveight", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627848423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6633899, "authorName": "marvinjames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marvinjames/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by marvinjames", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627848845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6634341, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just noticed a question that went unanswered. The vehicle length is 17' 2\". This is a long wheel base which gives it a superb ride. Unlike the sister vehicle Rolls Royce the handling is response and smooth.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627852027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6634363, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great example of how to care for and present for sale a SZ Rolls/Bentley. Well done seller. We don\u2019t see it often. \n\nThere is a very high survivor-rate with these later examples. Many present well enough, but could be unsafe at any speed due to ego stroking owners chinzing and bargaining their way along with DIY experiments or shops that are YouTubing the hydraulic repairs until they want to pass off the goods to the next guy who wants to say he owns one. \n\nHope this goes to a loving home they really will last a lifetime and then some.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627852315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6634656, "authorName": "rufcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rufcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @Boatymcboatface It is the only way to sell a car on a site. I just criticized a RR being sold on here for not have records! Thank you! 1st wonderful car though it does appear your front sway bar bushings need replaced most likely the rears too Probably due to the FL heat and salt air. Yesterday a group of us got to go on the Watkins Glen race track. In my youth I raced on it many times none of the others have ever been on it. I had my 89 Turbo r, the fellow behind me had your car with 104k mi. The 1st start we were doing 30 then the lead safety truck took off. We were doing 60 70 75 into the chicane I stayed up him but after a bit so did your car. I was blown away and so was the owner on how well that car handled. Not much to say that isn't in your records other than the needed cold start and driving video. GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1627856998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6634762, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for noticing the care taken on this vehicle. It was serviced for the last 15 years by Vantage Motors of Miami is a Bentley and Rolls Royce motor works shop. During this time over $48k was invested to make sure the ride stayed as original. Not sure about the comment regarding the bushing, there is no indication of a problem with the handling in the ride.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1627858983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6635138, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car seller and well done presenting with records. This is not a long wheel base car. Few giveaways but your posted length doesn\u2019t match up with long wheel base version either. For 1997 LWB cars are just over 211 inches. Good luck with your sale.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1627866499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6635160, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For anyone curious the easy way to tell it\u2019s a short wheelbase car Brooklands is the ZE in the VIN as opposed to ZF for the 4th and 5th digit. Each model has their own letters.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1627866913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6635445, "authorName": "rufcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rufcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I must agree with @JBFla as all LWB cars also have picnic tables and wider rear doors and unless it was a factory delete it had a vinyl top. For the record SWB cars handle much better so IMHO thats a good thing. BTW Vantage is one of the best shops to maintain and restore RR/B cars another good thing. I really love this car but already have 2 of RR/B modern cars!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1627874461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6635863, "authorName": "twistedcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twistedcarguy/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by twistedcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627908175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6636342, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for your clarification, it is not a long body LWB.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627917640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6638162, "authorName": "marvinjames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marvinjames/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by marvinjames", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627930596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6641836, "authorName": "safulop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safulop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could someone please explain the key differences between the Brooklands and the Turbo R? Thanks in advance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1627959902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6641871, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well for anyone wanting to see what a LWB looks like they just listed one on here. Just take a look at the difference in back seat room.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1627960746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6641892, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@safulop Brooklands was always marketed as the entry level model. They sold for less new and generally do the same now when compared to a Turbo R or even rarer Turbo R LWB. They finally added a Turbo to the Brooklands for 1997 just like the Rolls-Royce version. My experience is the Brooklands always had a softer ride than a Turbo R as well.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1627961268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6647523, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "J. D. Power and Nadaguide shows the MSRP at $169,900, today's price $288,000.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1628030150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6649273, "authorName": "BentleyGuy73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentleyguy73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Brooklands here ! Great to see that the valve cover gaskets have been addressed - that's a big job and those cork gaskets are getting very old now. Have the leaky NiCad batteries in the alarm, seat and transmission modules been addressed? Those are critical to have done before they take out the NLA modules they are attached to. Once that alarm module starts acting up, you run a very real risk of getting stranded. Ask me how I know...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1628083396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6654919, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw your comment earlier and called Vantage Motors to see if the batteries were replaced during their care. There is no indication that the batteries were replaced. i agree with you that it is prudent to be proactive. We will make some calls in the morning to local dealers to see what the cost would be so a bidder can take this into account when bidding for this motor car. I doubt that they can be replaced before the end of the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628125489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6654943, "authorName": "marvinjames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marvinjames/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't get a quote from us to Vancouver BC any one know I can contact", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628125804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6661918, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just put in the shipping information in with a company through the email USHIP. com, from Orlando to Vancouver and got a quote for $2,397. You can give them a call to confirm.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628243885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6665706, "authorName": "rufcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rufcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seat batteries are not a big deal. I have done many. These seats require an additional 10 or 15 minutes more to get the unit out. Once out , if the batteries have not leaked too bad you can often just un-soldier them, then re test them and they often work. Most owners are usually the only drivers so who cares as the seats will still work. On the chance that they don't there is a co. in ID that rebuilds them with a new circuit board and battery for appox 370 each. The good thing is that the seat modules are not in any way connected to rest of the cars wiring so nothing else will be a problem.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1628281895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6667517, "authorName": "sev0007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sev0007/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by sev0007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628294672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6667565, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have not been able to get a quote on the battery replacement. Your comment on cost was what our company mechanic put at the high end. All the seats work just fine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628295739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6673542, "authorName": "daniel2852", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel2852/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The lap of luxury", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628435470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6674124, "authorName": "gschonholtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gschonholtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When was the last service at Vantage? Brand of tires? How much tred left?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628443814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6674268, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The tires are like new, about 1,500 miles on them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628445428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6674273, "authorName": "JeffandDavid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffanddavid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many thanks to the Seller for taking his time to include the numerous repair receipts for our thorough scrutiny. It's particularly helpful to have a copy of the Michelin tire replacement on Photo #207. Best of luck with your beautiful Bentley!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628445479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6674307, "authorName": "JeffandDavid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffanddavid/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by JeffandDavid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628445644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6674727, "authorName": "VantageAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vantageauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color car! I am curious about the rear headliner but that can be easily redone. This example is also a beautiful color, both inside and out. Whomever wins will love it! A great powerplant that always impresses. In my opinion this was the last of the real Bentley sedans. Good luck with the sale!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1628448116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6674767, "authorName": "cdmhockey1821", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdmhockey1821/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by cdmhockey1821", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628448397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6674775, "authorName": "johnw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnw/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by johnw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628448498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6674785, "authorName": "cdmhockey1821", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdmhockey1821/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by cdmhockey1821", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628448564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6674798, "authorName": "cdmhockey1821", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdmhockey1821/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/8/21 for $27,000 to cdmhockey1821", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628448684, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6674802, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is all original and drives lime it looks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628448709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6674812, "authorName": "johnw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think you did really well, @cdmhockey1821! It checks almost all of the boxes except I would prefer Bentley badging. Perfect colors and documentation.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628448814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6674831, "authorName": "johnw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Duh! I was following a couple of other auctions and got confused. THIS ONE CHECKS ALL THE BOXES! I can't believe I blew it. I'll take it if you back out though which I am sure will not happen. Good grief!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1628449037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6674846, "authorName": "rufcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rufcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both parties. Great car and just about the correct price. Buyer will love the ride. Just remember to take it to a specialist once a yr for a look over and youll be fine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628449178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6675102, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought. Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628450725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6675694, "authorName": "jilardi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jilardi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to cdmhockey1821. This is a great buy for a good home. We wish you well in your use for this vehicle. Hate to see it go but glad it will stay in Florida.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628454522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8187183, "authorName": "mserpe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mserpe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rufcar what is the company in ID that rebuilds the seat ECUs? thanks @mserpe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648116126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8187357, "authorName": "rufcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rufcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mserpe Google module masters in Moscow ID. I have a guy who does cruise controls too for under 200", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1648124607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11548485, "authorName": "kenbaker1265", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenbaker1265/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the buyer ever wants to sell the Brooklands, reach out to me. I could be interested.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1684964848, "type": "comment"}]