[{"id": 15444617, "authorName": "Barneybelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneybelle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725196411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15444635, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This reminds me so much of my Mini. Similar cracking paint, fiberglass smeared on the bottom to cover up the rust, decent interior, just a good driver car to enjoy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725196619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15444726, "authorName": "Pdigwig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdigwig/", "bidAmount": 998, "content": "$998 bid placed by Pdigwig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725197684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15444740, "authorName": "Northernrover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northernrover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a fun car. Definitely a Canadian model with the anti-burst doors. I had one of these years ago and it was a great car. Like this one, I removed the smog equipment and even with no other mods it performed well and was quite reliable.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725197874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15444783, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing should be corrected.\r\nThis is not a MkIV MINI\r\nIt is a MkIII MINI\r\nCA market, so a few different things than UK models. Side marker lights have been swapped out, they look ok.\r\nDoesnt seem to be too much rust at all.\r\nA good project for someone.\r\nStill has its original CA market rad and thermo housing which were different on the Canadian cars due to the air pump (removed here)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725198626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15445188, "authorName": "MiniDeb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minideb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serial number is from a 1980 Mini. It should have been riveted on the windshield post on the driver's side. The 1975 Mini is missing the push windshield washer pump button on the dash. As in previous comments the the side markers are wrong but fit. The Brake master is the original and would definitely benefit from the yellow band upgrade. I believe that this is a good starter Mini for someone who is mechanically inclined.Lots of original parts can be sourced through the Montreal Mini club Mainly Minis.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725203158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15445284, "authorName": "FairHaven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fairhaven/", "bidAmount": 1975, "content": "$1,975 bid placed by FairHaven", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725204117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15445663, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Serial number is from a 1980 Mini\"..... as is the boot badge most likely...which is wrong for a 1975 car.\r\nThe dash switches, subframe mounts etc. Confirm it's a 1975 MKIII.\r\nBefore anyone asks...lol.. the switches down to the left of the steering column are: Brake system test light, hazards, rear defrost and dash light dimmer dial...another item unique to CA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725207895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15448529, "authorName": "jtshop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtshop/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by jtshop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725222649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15449640, "authorName": "Axlereid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/axlereid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cCheers\u201d is brilliant!!\nWell done on a lovely Mini!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725237484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15449657, "authorName": "Go69Mini46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/go69mini46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer. Hi. This is a Mini - not a MINI. \r\n\r\nThe BMW branding of their evolved (circa 2000 plus) editions of the classic Mini changed the name logo badging from Mini to MINI. \r\n\r\nJust saying! \r\n\r\nCheers ..... :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1725237702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15449709, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even with just 998cc, these are great fun to drive! I just don't know know if I could get used to the steering wheel on that side . . .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725238571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450018, "authorName": "MissuDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/missudad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a fun car. The only thing I would change would be to add a wood steering wheel. That would really set off the brown interior, IMHO. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725243412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450188, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa @Go69Mini46 settle your horses there Kielbasa.\nLeyland marketed it as the MINI from 1969 on....and some ads earlier from BMC\nIf you want to pick up the soap for BMW, be my guest.\nThis is a classic MINI.\nCheck the boot badge(wrong for this car) and steering wheel (correct for this car)...it is a MINI.\nThis is a proper MkIII MINI, hopefully BaT corrects the listing which currently calls it a MkIV.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725247076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15450325, "authorName": "Thepalito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thepalito/", "bidAmount": 2750, "content": "$2,750 bid placed by Thepalito", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725250717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15450460, "authorName": "jamilyt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamilyt/", "bidAmount": 2850, "content": "$2,850 bid placed by jamilyt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725257844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15457321, "authorName": "DB6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/db6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually Mayjer, Go69 is technically correct in his previous statement with regard to upper case vs lower case, even though as you say they did blur the lines at times.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725314649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15458469, "authorName": "AttMann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/attmann/", "bidAmount": 2950, "content": "$2,950 bid placed by AttMann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725329572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15458473, "authorName": "jamilyt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamilyt/", "bidAmount": 3050, "content": "$3,050 bid placed by jamilyt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725329632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15458736, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry @DB6 that's just not the case and it's a moot point.\r\nMarketed as MINI right from intro of MKIII MINI, which this one is.\r\nBaT..... you need to change the mention of \"MkIV\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725335520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15461766, "authorName": "Barleymow1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barleymow1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bueller? Bueller? haha Please provide a engine running video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725385778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15464308, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello! I had been watching for emails the past week and have been busy this Labor Day weekend, missed the opening of my own listing! \r\n\r\nI had meant to do the startup and driving videos sooner, but I'll get those together this evening or tomorrow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725393476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15465508, "authorName": "TWpacerDriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twpacerdriver/", "bidAmount": 3150, "content": "$3,150 bid placed by TWpacerDriver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725397115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15467511, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In full disclosure, I have known the seller for many years. With that said, I've known this car since shortly after the time he bought it, and it's always been a fun and ready driver, at or near the top of the list of favorites in his stable. He has poured a lot of TLC into it over the years. I might say he has taken the most unflattering pictures possible; the car presents better, both inside and out, in person. \r\n\r\nIt's a great little car someone can get in and enjoy; the new owner will not be disappointed. Best wishes to seller and buyer! :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725405095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15477130, "authorName": "Toddthepoolguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toddthepoolguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So just a little confused why does the title say it is a 1980 when in fact it is a 1975? In my case if it was 1975 I don\u2019t have to deal with smog but if it says it\u2019s a 1980 then I have issues. Any way to get that title corrected? Wondering why it would It would be that way in the first place.\r\nThx!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725489499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15481016, "authorName": "WookieeRookie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wookieerookie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, any action on that cold start/driving video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725552953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15487989, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WookieeRookie I'm working on that right now! Just shot the video and it will be uploaded shortly.\r\n\r\nIn the mean time, here are a few autocross videos from Mini Meet East 2017:\r\nhttps://youtu.be/G2id1lJzo0o\r\nhttps://youtu.be/_ozeh2zO7Dg\r\nhttps://youtu.be/SDLpwbgL2IU\r\nhttps://youtu.be/bBr1Wk0pIlk\r\nhttps://youtu.be/w1K5k4A87TU\r\nhttps://youtu.be/wMVilzWyyy0\r\n\r\nI haven't really Autocrossed this car too regularly, but this car has always happy to be driven.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725578219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488069, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What happened to the car in Run#6?\r\nYou seemed to have found your groove at the beginning of the run.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725579264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488144, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mayjer Do you mean the little drive around paddock? It was just the last run and I didn't trim out that bit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725580220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488309, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No....run 6, seemed to have let off for the last part of the run.\r\nGreat that you're Ble to get 6six runs at an event.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725581922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488380, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mayjer I watched again on the PC this time and I think it stalled out mid-run. At one time, their was a hard fuel line run between the firewall and exhaust, but not fixed to anything and would rest directly on the exhaust. This would cause it to heat up and run poorly. It has since been corrected along with an electric fuel pump.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725582613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488447, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725583393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488467, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Short clips of startup and returning appear to be uploaded. I'm still waiting on the 9 minute driving video around the block and I'll have that posted once it's uploaded.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725583521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488489, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm guessing the park brake isn't working well(?)\r\nWhy the board?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725583765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488839, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer The parking brake on this one actually works quite well! The board happens to be there for the Miata that was parked in the driveway. Also, the Mini is a ~45 year old car and I always do that in the driveway with any of my classic cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725587726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488843, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725587793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15488988, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Toddthepoolguy The car has been registered as a 1980 at least since 1985 according to the SC title I have from the previous owner. Unfortunately, that's really all I have historically on the car. I've sort of guessed maybe it wasn't actually sold until 1980 and that's just when it was first issued a title or maybe it was purchased in Canada in 1975 then moved to the US in 1980 an it could have been a clerical error? I'm not even sure how to look into it though. I just made sure the VIN matched the title when I originally purchased it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725589730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15489023, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tony K speaks the truth. This Mini truly has been my favorite car over the years, and I have owned many. The only reason I'm selling this one is that two years ago I picked up a very rare 1969 Chilean fiberglass Mini 1000 and just recently got it road worthy. So I'll still have another Mini to continue driving and working on.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725590169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15489117, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just as long as the buyer is aware it's a MKIII.\nThis is important to know when ordering certain parts. It is not a MkIV and should be corrected in the description.\nNot sure why BaT or Vaguely has not done that!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725591986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15490603, "authorName": "Toddthepoolguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toddthepoolguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, thank you for the response, the actual VIN doesn\u2019t designate what year it is? Sorry I\u2019ve always loved these cars, but I am new to any details and I noticed the VIN designations in the ad, but none of them had the year.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725633828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15491692, "authorName": "Porsche911991-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche911991-1/", "bidAmount": 3250, "content": "$3,250 bid placed by Porsche911991-1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725641814, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15492602, "authorName": "DLanz22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlanz22/", "bidAmount": 3350, "content": "$3,350 bid placed by DLanz22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725644547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15493913, "authorName": "Laxben10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laxben10/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Laxben10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725648323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15500647, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be traveling for work tomorrow, but will do my best to be available towards the end of the auction. If anyone has any questions at all today or tomorrow, don't hesitate to ask either here or directly using the, \"Contact Seller\" option. I'll do my best to reply to anything promptly!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725728095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15504835, "authorName": "DLanz22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlanz22/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by DLanz22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725747607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15505234, "authorName": "jamilyt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamilyt/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by jamilyt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725752451, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15505652, "authorName": "aaron1981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron1981/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by aaron1981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725757343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15505728, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots to work with here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725758361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15505937, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725761185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15506139, "authorName": "raf333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raf333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IS THERE ANY GAS LEAK ? IS THERE ANY REASON WHY YOU PARK THE CAR OVER A STONE BLOCK ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725765189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15506168, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@raf333 There are no fuel leaks.\r\n\r\nAs stated in comments already, a block is just a safe habit I've picked up over the years. Moving numerous classic/collector cars around at any given time, I don't always pull the brake if I'm just pushing it around the driveway/garage. In the case of the driving video, it happened to already be there for the Miata you can see at the end of the driveway. \r\n\r\nThe parking brake is solid at just two clicks for this Mini.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725765872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15506706, "authorName": "rhsand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhsand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you had it up to 70-80 mph? If so how\u2019s she perform?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725796125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15506761, "authorName": "aaron1981", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron1981/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by aaron1981", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725798007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15506854, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a 998cc Mark III, in The Proper Colour.\r\n\r\n\r\nthese (early-to-mid-run Minis) are wonderful cars, and this one appears to be ready for fun.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725799439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15507024, "authorName": "Nicb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicb/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Nicb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725802127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15507167, "authorName": "Bdryden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdryden/", "bidAmount": 5369, "content": "$5,369 bid placed by Bdryden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725803835, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15507195, "authorName": "Nicb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicb/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Nicb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725804197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15507294, "authorName": "Skiboyj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skiboyj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Front disc brakes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725805490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15507344, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rhsand yes, I have had it on the freeway around 80. It's loud, but handles it just fine. You won't be accelerating much more at that speed, but it will hold cruising just fine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725806135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15507651, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skiboyj Drums all around. Twin-leading and single cylinder rears. I have replaced all of the drum cylinders during my ownership.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725809416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15507713, "authorName": "1fatrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fatrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome Mini!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725809951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15507753, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1fatrod It really has been my favorite in my small collection over the years. Occasionally I worry I'm taking a bit of a risk letting this one go in favor of the unique 1969 fiberglass body Mini I also have. It's a great car to just get in and go.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725810447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15507790, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725810856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15507816, "authorName": "Nicb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicb/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Nicb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725811158, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15507856, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Register it properly as a 75 and it could come to Ca and be smog exempt.It would not work if its registered as a 1980.Lovely Mini..and Ca is a market for these great cars..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725811609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15507948, "authorName": "haljo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haljo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had several of these in much worse condition back in the UK. This looks like a nice one. And yes 7 students can fit in and you can strap a 14 ft Christmas tree to the roof. Good memories", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725812273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508088, "authorName": "jburkle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jburkle/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by jburkle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725813316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508123, "authorName": "christopheratk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christopheratk/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by christopheratk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725813575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508137, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final 30 minutes! I was able to move my travel plans for the day and I'll now available for any last-minute questions. It's been fun and someone will end up with a fun, running, driving Mini within the hour! Good luck everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725813755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508242, "authorName": "Toddthepoolguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toddthepoolguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Couldn\u2019t find it quickly, but what is the current registration status and what state?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725814710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508249, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@toddthepoolguy Clean Ohio title, the car is park in my garage in Troy, MI.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725814759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508378, "authorName": "Olijmorris37", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olijmorris37/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Olijmorris37", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815389, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508397, "authorName": "jburkle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jburkle/", "bidAmount": 6650, "content": "$6,650 bid placed by jburkle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815469, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508401, "authorName": "sjhowitson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjhowitson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vaguelyRandom\r\n\r\nWould you feel comfortable driving this mini to California?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508407, "authorName": "Olijmorris37", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olijmorris37/", "bidAmount": 6750, "content": "$6,750 bid placed by Olijmorris37", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815518, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508412, "authorName": "jburkle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jburkle/", "bidAmount": 6850, "content": "$6,850 bid placed by jburkle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815537, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508416, "authorName": "Hankypanky65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankypanky65/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Hankypanky65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508423, "authorName": "jburkle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jburkle/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by jburkle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508429, "authorName": "christopheratk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/christopheratk/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by christopheratk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508439, "authorName": "jburkle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jburkle/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by jburkle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508440, "authorName": "Toddthepoolguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toddthepoolguy/", "bidAmount": 7401, "content": "$7,401 bid placed by Toddthepoolguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508441, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sjhowitson I have no reason to believe it would not make it, but \"comfort\" may not be the word for the overall driving experience if we're being honest with ourselves. Though, with appropriate breaks and taking the scenic route, it could certainly be done.\r\n\r\nI did put the tow-bar on it just for longer drives.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725815689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508454, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 7569, "content": "$7,569 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815762, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508476, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ". . . quite a bargain at this price . . . .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725815846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508482, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508487, "authorName": "1fatrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fatrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way cheap price", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725815878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508496, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 7969, "content": "$7,969 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508504, "authorName": "ikemey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikemey/", "bidAmount": 8069, "content": "$8,069 bid placed by ikemey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508511, "authorName": "uberphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uberphil/", "bidAmount": 8188, "content": "$8,188 bid placed by uberphil", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508513, "authorName": "Thepalito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thepalito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wish I didn\u2019t live on the other side of the country.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508517, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 8369, "content": "$8,369 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725815981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508545, "authorName": "Toddthepoolguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toddthepoolguy/", "bidAmount": 8470, "content": "$8,470 bid placed by Toddthepoolguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508551, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 8570, "content": "$8,570 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508580, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Valkyrja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508584, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 9169, "content": "$9,169 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816207, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508615, "authorName": "ikemey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikemey/", "bidAmount": 9270, "content": "$9,270 bid placed by ikemey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508622, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 9370, "content": "$9,370 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816326, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508640, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I tried @seller but I don\u2019t have room for it and I already have one. I also don\u2019t need another project. I already have a Innocenti that I enjoy and thought I could get one for my wife. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508651, "authorName": "ikemey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikemey/", "bidAmount": 9488, "content": "$9,488 bid placed by ikemey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508658, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 9588, "content": "$9,588 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816453, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508668, "authorName": "ikemey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ikemey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Going to 15 let\u2019s see who is more patient", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725816477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508674, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody wants it after all", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725816495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508685, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm just here to watch, but I'm tempted . . .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725816524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508702, "authorName": "Toddthepoolguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toddthepoolguy/", "bidAmount": 9689, "content": "$9,689 bid placed by Toddthepoolguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816569, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508710, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 9869, "content": "$9,869 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508719, "authorName": "Thepalito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thepalito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Same here. It passed my budget due to shipping cost. Been so hard not to ignore my wife and bid", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725816608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508736, "authorName": "uberphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uberphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With 1200 watchers I figured there were more bidders lurking. Looks like a relatively worry free fun drivers car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725816663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508739, "authorName": "Toddthepoolguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toddthepoolguy/", "bidAmount": 9969, "content": "$9,969 bid placed by Toddthepoolguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508741, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bold strategy, @ikemey! ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508743, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 10069, "content": "$10,069 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508749, "authorName": "scrufio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scrufio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 1980 registration is what killed it for me here in CA\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725816701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508759, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I could drive it home, living in the Upper Peninsula, but I have enough things to do this fall.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725816736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508783, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508795, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508798, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a child in college in the UP now, so I could bring it up for parent's weekend. ;)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725816832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508825, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which university?\ud83e\udd14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508828, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508836, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 11269, "content": "$11,269 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725816932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508837, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Michigan Tech in Houghton.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725816933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508856, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad taught at Tech for awhile. You would be going right by. If you miss yours, you can drive mine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725817022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508861, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 11520, "content": "$11,520 bid placed by PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508873, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 11770, "content": "$11,770 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508909, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 12021, "content": "$12,021 bid placed by PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508916, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The way things are going, maybe you\u2019ll be buying me a drink at The Library. It\u2019s still a decent buy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725817255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508925, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 12300, "content": "$12,300 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817280, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508936, "authorName": "raf333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raf333/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its a ram fight, But its worth the time . Someone will get lucky for sure .I have my 73 cooper S will never sell it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725817352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508943, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do have intention to drive the Chilean Mini as much as possible this fall and next spring. Hopefully I'll drive it up that way at some point, too.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725817362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15508951, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 12551, "content": "$12,551 bid placed by PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15508974, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 13069, "content": "$13,069 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15509000, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 13320, "content": "$13,320 bid placed by PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15509017, "authorName": "Ovrlndcampers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrlndcampers/", "bidAmount": 13570, "content": "$13,570 bid placed by Ovrlndcampers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15509039, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15509070, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/8/24 for $14,000 to PKRSKO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817807, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15509083, "authorName": "MISFIT1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misfit1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725817834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15509088, "authorName": "PKRSKO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkrsko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725817856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15509094, "authorName": "Stickerdick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stickerdick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Way more than I was willing to pay, but great for buyer and seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725817864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15509098, "authorName": "VaguelyRandom (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaguelyrandom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, @PKRSKO ! And thanks to the others keeping watching to the end, that was enjoyable to watch!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725817874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15509099, "authorName": "Tony-K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony-k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @PKRSKO! Pocket change for the amount of fun you'll have!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725817881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15509116, "authorName": "Thepalito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thepalito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats. I hope to join you as a classic mini owner in the near future.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725817942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15509137, "authorName": "uberphil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uberphil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to @VaguelyRandom for the reserve free fun. Enjoy it @PKRSKO!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725818021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15509674, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a fantastic price for the seller.!!\r\nThat incorrect description and improper registration means nothing I guess....lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725820102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15512151, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@raf333 73 Cooper S ?? Is it an Inno 1300? There was no Cooper S in73.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725836838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15531628, "authorName": "chris.grfc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris.grfc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very cool", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726013128, "type": "comment"}]