[{"id": 6321589, "authorName": "jimf42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimf42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am most impressed by the two trips between Vancover and L.A.! I hope they were not on the freeways.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622728079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321590, "authorName": "TripE46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripe46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW cool city!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1622728080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321591, "authorName": "ClassicMiniDIY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicminidiy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful! A 1275 moke, I bet this thing is a BLAST to drive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622728101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321614, "authorName": "Dan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the border between US and Canada closed, is it possible to import the Moke? Can Shippers do the required paperwork and transfer?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622728460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321654, "authorName": "ClassicMiniDIY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicminidiy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wheres the radiator fan?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622729021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321670, "authorName": "Mint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shipping and registering in U.S. So long as you use a commercial carrier/customs broker it should be just fine. Not cheap but fine!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622729198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321675, "authorName": "Mint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mint/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Mint", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622729239, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6321788, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Mini Moke is more jolly then the Jolly.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1622730859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321838, "authorName": "johnincm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnincm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ClassicMiniDIY Take a look at the close up photos of the left front inner fender and you will spot an electric fan mounted between the radiator and body.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622731560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321876, "authorName": "ClassicMiniDIY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicminidiy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnincm ah yeah look at that. If it goes to a southern US state an additional mechanical fan will almost definitely be needed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622732040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321911, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Everyone, welcome to the auction! \r\nI\u2019ll start off with the shipping questions - the border is open to commercial transport so getting it across will be straightforward.\r\nIn the past we\u2019ve used several different transport companies, with TFX Transport and Linfoot Holdings with good success. Both can handle the border crossing and broker as well as transporting the car to its final destination. \r\nIf you want to pick it up at the border brokerage by itself runs about $300, and I can get a quote to just run it across.\r\n\r\nRegarding the electric fan, I\u2019ve been running that since about \u201895 and trouble free up to about 95 degrees in the city, higher on the freeway, including summer road trips. Included with the car will be a stock plastic fan and S fan shroud. \r\n\r\nAnd finally for now, yes - it is a riot to drive!\r\nYou can\u2019t not have a smile on your face behind the wheel. \r\n\r\nCheers for now", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1622732452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321932, "authorName": "D_gators", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d_gators/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is AWESOME! i have shipped a couple vehicles from Canada to US without issue.. TFX used both times - great results and they handled EVERYTHING.....\r\n\r\ndefinitely an auction to watch.. this would go perfect in south florida!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622732757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6321933, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimf42 Ah, road trips - yes, one trip down to LA was on the I-5, but coming back was the coast, the other was the coast both ways...also fun were two 2000km tour events in early spring in western Canada, snow / rain / sleet - fantastic! \r\nSee ClassicCarAdventures Spring Thaw for those.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1622732760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6322054, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622734639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6322286, "authorName": "bmac13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmac13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm going to shove my oar in as I have driven this car and it's amazing. It's really quick, everyone loves seeing it, and there's an overwhelming sense of what I'd like to call \"terrifun.\"\r\n\r\nThe listing hasn't mentioned this part, so I will. This car's seller is a mechanic who has restored several Pebble Beach and Cote d'Este class winners, as well as an Alfa 8C that won Pebble outright. The winner of this auction is getting a funky little car setup by a master craftsman who, as I understand it, also has a trophy case full of autocross wins from back in the day. This is about as fierce and well-sorted example of one of these you will find.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1622737838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6322329, "authorName": "IFGD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifgd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My father drove one of these (modified of course) halfway around the world in the early 1970s. From Sydney across the Outback, disassembled it, shipped it to Bombay, reassembled it and then set off again passing through Delhi, Istanbul, Belgrade, Munich, Paris, Amsterdam and finally London. \r\n\r\nI can't imagine doing that in a fully outfitted, modern Land Cruiser, much less a Moke. Greatest Generation for sure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622738348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6322332, "authorName": "bmac13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmac13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good grief, I meant Villa d'Este.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622738358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6322481, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by 5774Carrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622739992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6322521, "authorName": "Birchmire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birchmire/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Birchmire", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622740331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6322550, "authorName": "Dikfrost3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dikfrost3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this looks like a hell of a way to die!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622740683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6322663, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tin_Box. Love the pic #71 caution sticker on the side of the speedometer housing.\r\nGreat Moke it will do well here.\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622742177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6322802, "authorName": "geoO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well-sorted Moke, indeed. Two things, Rob: that perfect little pod for the additional gauges couldn't be more \"factory.\" And I thought I was the only one who'd fabricated a barrier between the exhaust and the radiator. (Yours looks better.) Best of luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622743353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6323036, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@geoO thank you, the shield seemed to make a difference on the highway in my sedan to help funnel air towards the rad at speed. \nThe pod addition was vintage smiths piece that had a crappy plastic face to it, hammer form and a piece of aluminum later it seemed to work out well. Couldn\u2019t bring myself to cut extra holes in the original instrument pod like most do.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622744542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6323099, "authorName": "pc46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pc46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, someone like on the Jolly advertised on BAT right now at $75k needs to get it over and bid the $40K and put everyone else out of their misery so we don't have to sit through those two minute time adds. There is an amazing number of people on BAT that have to have things no matter what the cost.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622744871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6323145, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Moke\u2019s numbers (Chassis, Engine, Body) are all within 50 of our Moke\u2019s, Build Date is 13 days later and Dispatch Date 5 days later. Our Moke was also shipped to Compton CA so most likely both were on the same boat and then hung around in the same distribution center. Our Moke eventually went on to Catalina Island as part of that fleet. \r\n\r\nThere are some Moke \u201cexperts\u201d who claim that all MK1 Mokes were painted Spruce Green, but this one and ours show that the factory started painting them OEW before the end of the MK1 production run. \r\n\r\nThe early Heritage letter by Anders Clausager is a keeper.\r\n\r\n@Tin_Box Nicely modded UK Moke which should do well here.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622745109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6323155, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noticed that there is no mention in the BaT write up of the spare parts that come with the car -\r\nOriginal Mk1 headlamp dip switch and wiring cover\r\nRear seat center mounting bracket (for stock tin seats)\r\nStock 9 blade plastic cooling fan and Cooper S upper and lower fan shroud\r\nOriginal (non working) wiper motor \r\nPair of Adjusta-ride trumpets for the rear\r\nNew cloth wrapped / cloth braid rear wiring harness\r\nCopy of the original parts manual\r\nMini Moke book pictured above.\r\nI\u2019ll snap a pic of it tonight to have BaT post", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622745174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6323230, "authorName": "PhoenixPhilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phoenixphilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you take this moke on I95? What's its top cruising speed? Thanks. MIchael", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622745643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6323327, "authorName": "AHolliday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aholliday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the photographer I got a chance to drive this Moke on our shoot for a good long time around Vancouver. The car feels incredibly sorted and is an absolute blast to drive, I don't think I stopped smiling the whole time. My job allows me to drive plenty of classic cars and this one stands out as a build of highest quality in both the way it drives and in looking closely at all the details. I can\u2019t say it better than @bmac13 though, \"The winner of this auction is getting a funky little car setup by a master craftsman who, as I understand it, also has a trophy case full of autocross wins from back in the day. This is about as fierce and well-sorted example of one of these you will find.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622746048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6323405, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great question @PhoenixPhilly, the top cruising speed depends mostly on your comfort level...it will cruise all day long at 75/80mph. Top speed is over 100mph, and with the tin seats is not for the faint of heart. \nOne of the videos below shows a 0-130kmh/80mph run and merging onto the highway isn\u2019t an issue.\nI haven\u2019t driven I-95, but it\u2019s probably not too different than the I-5 on which I\u2019ve driven this from the Canadian border to Los Angeles over the course of three days (abt 1000miles)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622746559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6323657, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Top speed is over 100mph, and with the tin seats is not for the faint of heart\"\nNot to mention the G-forces when you fully use that Mokes's grip with its state-of-tune, suspension-wise\nBaR (Roll-cage)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622747600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6323717, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PhoenixPhilly The 1275 motor in this should keep up with traffic just fine. Our Moke is more stock than this one and it does have a warmed over cheater motor, but I run on I-95 in the Moke only if I\u2019m in a convoy with other car folks. When I\u2019m by myself I tend to stay on secondary roads. Then again I live in the heavily congested metroDC (Baltimore, Wash, Northern Virginia) area.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622747841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6323768, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After the British, Australian, South African (briefly) and Portuguese Mokes, their latest Iteration from Italy (Cagiva) even came with a/c as an option, believe it or not ! \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622748106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6325013, "authorName": "jedduh01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jedduh01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply curious . \r\n Are the Top bows? and Roof / Top included with car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622754309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6325381, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jedduh01 no unfortunately not - the top and bows were homebrew from years ago and ate themselves on the last spring thaw.\nThey are available new from M Parts in the UK -they supplied the new hood and seat cushions - and if the new owner would like to order them, I\u2019d be happy to fit them before it ships. \n\nhttp://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=35_44\n\nhttp://www.m-parts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=71_124_203", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622756162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6325709, "authorName": "BobD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm very glad to see the safety of 'lap harnesses' included in this build. They are not 'latch and link' , but more modern type of racing latch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622757690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6325752, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well now that I\u2019ve had time to digest that this is really happening, a quick introduction. \r\nLong time addict, but first time seller, I\u2019ll be at your service to answer questions throughout the auction. I\u2019ve done my best to provide everything I\u2019d want to see in the photos and documentation, but if you don\u2019t see something you\u2019d like let me know. I\u2019ll be popping in regularly with notes and memories \r\n\r\nThis is a tough sale for me, it\u2019s been a part of me for longer than I can remember, and has been the basis for a ton of memories, and only being sold to help fund an S1 E-type restoration. \r\n\r\nHere are a few photos from the past - note that the official BaT photos represent the car and parts being sold, the past was in a state of evolution. \r\n\r\nhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/yzEgk6EyHwQ6AXQr9\r\n\r\nAs mentioned already in the comments, my day job for the past 20+ yrs has been building Pebble Beach level vintage cars. This is not one of those cars lol...but it is a very well sorted car that I wouldn\u2019t hesitate to drive anywhere. A strong torquey 1275, close ratio gearbox and S discs make it effortless to drive. Full specs are spelled out in the pictures. \r\n\r\nAs for the border, shipping vehicles is business as usual right now. Included will be the documents from it coming up from California in the 80\u2019s. I will be happy to store it in my secured underground post auction as long as needed while arrangements are made, and will assist in every way possible. \r\n\r\nHappy Bidding! \r\n\r\nhttps://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2018/02/07/how-to-import-a-car-from-canada-to-the-us\r\n\r\nhttps://www.tfxinternational.com/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622757944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6326172, "authorName": "JBSubieNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbsubienut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I\u2019m very sad to see \u201cMo\u201d, as my dad and I have aptly called him, go, I am also very excited for all the memories the new owner will make with this lovely little car. Having grown up in the passenger seat - literally - I can safely say this car can do it all. It goes like stink, it\u2019s a riot both on winding back roads and in town, and it puts a smile on the face of anyone in its vicinity. This car is also delightful to drive; out of all the standard cars I\u2019ve driven, from modern to classic to the in-between, this car has been by far the easiest one I\u2019ve ever had the privilege of driving. It\u2019s very hard to stall, very torquey, and very responsive. This car is sorted and solid and ready for anything :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1622764725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6326448, "authorName": "partyus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/partyus/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by partyus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622770552, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6326788, "authorName": "JackatSeven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackatseven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I can't believe you're letting it go. Many memories over many years including swapping body panels with a certain purple Moke at one of the Meets", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1622776471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6327137, "authorName": "m5gal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m5gal/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by m5gal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622801168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6327461, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful build!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622812320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6328601, "authorName": "ibsracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ibsracing/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by ibsracing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622826563, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6328774, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622828386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6328780, "authorName": "Felix1275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felix1275/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have personally known this car, the seller and the previous owner for well over 30 years. The previous owner is an expert bodyman who did the original restoration; he then repainted the car red after the seller purchased it. The seller, as previously noted, is a master mechanic who builds multi-million-dollar award winning cars for Pebble Beach. These two gentlemen are top-notch in their field.\r\n\r\nThe seller is a driving enthusiast; he drives the car quite often and even on long trips. He has picked and corrected any possible nits on this car. It is 100% mechanically and perfectly safe (as safe as a 100+MPH bathtub on wheels can be). Everything about this car has been tuned and then proven under a variety of conditions. The paint is almost 30 years old but has held up very well and still shines beautifully \u2013 a testament to the previous owner\u2019s skills and the care the seller takes. \r\n\r\nThis is a turn-key car. There is nothing to do but get in and enjoy. Bid with confidence on this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622828416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6328828, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s worth the time to look at the photos @Tin_Box linked to. Looks like a well-loved Moke, but then aren\u2019t they all!\r\n\r\nBeautiful E-type. Would like to see it when it\u2019s finished.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622828834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6329887, "authorName": "pperros", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pperros/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ugly little Mini Moke\r\nAre you just a British joke?\r\nPeople laugh as you flash by\r\nLike a tea tray in the sky\r\n\r\nFrom original R&T road test (may not be word-for-word accurate)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1622834278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6330168, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by 5774Carrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622835789, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6330988, "authorName": "BarryLe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tin Box: Can you estimate the cost for you to purchase and install the correct top system for your Moke. I would need protection from the sun to bid to own this Moke. Would I be able to then drive the Moke at 40 to 50 mph with the top fully erected? Also, you mentioned that it will come with a new rear wiring harness. Does that mean that your Moke requires some re wiring? Please advise. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622839596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6331287, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BarryLe Thanks for the question - the top bows new from M Parts are \u00a3200 / $285usd and the top itself is \u00a3495 / $700, plus shipping. I\u2019ll check if they have stock of either. 40-50 will be no problem for the top, 75-80 it becomes quite the parachute and less happy. \r\n\r\nRe the wiring harness, when I put a new harness in the car I ordered it complete but the rear section was in good condition with no issues so I elected not to fit it at that time. Short answer, no wiring work is needed. \r\nCheers\r\nR", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1622840926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6332301, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A little quieter today so I\u2019ll add this for your viewing pleasure...and to calm any fears this was with the old engine and gearbox lol. \r\n2017 Mini Meet West in Abbotsford, with a younger @JBSubieNut in the passengers seat.\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/KwaB2VO1HNk", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1622845301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6332479, "authorName": "partyus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/partyus/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by partyus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622848250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6333801, "authorName": "AGEuropean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ageuropean/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by AGEuropean", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622900691, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6334108, "authorName": "yellowc7vert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowc7vert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On my screen, as I type this, this car is next to a 1985 911 Carrera Cabriolet. This is bidding $400 higher.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1622905890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6334407, "authorName": "CBrown2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbrown2019/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just want to double down on what @Felix1275 said. \r\n\r\nMr. Tin Box and those he works with are truly world class automotive professionals and enthusiasts. \r\n\r\nGoing to be a very happy new owner at the end of this auction!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1622911144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6335329, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by 5774Carrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622920045, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6338664, "authorName": "Dstrong517", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstrong517/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Dstrong517", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1622998390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6338795, "authorName": "moke64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moke64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being in the middle of a full restoration of a 65 Austin Moke with all the original running gear, and having completed all the metal work. I always look hard at the pics of any Moke for sale. I am at the stage of how I complete my moke. Stay original or complete with modern finishes, like rhino-liner for the interior floors, disc brakes etc. This Moke was restored to drive and use. Looks like it\u2019s a blast to drive. That said what is going on with the panels ahead of the gas tank cover on the underside. Looks like something was missing during the restoration.\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623000283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6339779, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moke64 The decision was made 35yrs ago to open up the longitudinals to unpack the red silt from the Cali desert, and at that time they were left open to better drain given how much had packed in there that didn\u2019t get out. There\u2019s also a dent in the bottom of the left front cubby inflicted on a road trip in South Dakota in \u201894.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623008229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6340439, "authorName": "moke64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moke64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tin_Box That makes sense as there are a couple places that are boxed in and ripe for corrosion. I drilled a few holes to be able inject some rustproofing and plug them afterwards.\r\nHopefully prevent the tin worms.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623014064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6340859, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by 5774Carrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623023953, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6341132, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tin_Box Well, it would take quite some car, and quite some seller at that; to bring me out of my Lurker status after all these years!\r\nYou gave me my first Moke ride all those years ago, and I've never forgotten that kindness.\r\nI have many fond memories of your Moke, and seeing your videos has stirred them all up! I totally understand your desire to do up the S1, and I wish you the very best in that. GLWTA\r\nMSH", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623030747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6341351, "authorName": "platas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/platas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one car , in terms of price , that i have never understood, up there with the Mehari. I like them both. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623039279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6342023, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623076042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6342234, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well now that we\u2019ve moved past the halfway point just a reminder to reach out if you have any questions, either in the comments section or using the contact seller tab. \r\nAlso wanted to say thank you for all the positive comments, from friends and strangers alike.\r\n\r\nFunny story, Long Beach California, coming back from dinner, very short on ramp from an overpass, (at night the mirrors are pretty hopeless at speed) realize just how short the merge lane is and I can see lights in the mirror - no idea how close - so nail the throttle to accelerate into the gap I know is ahead...buzz it to about 90 (55 zone) merge and then back off...as I slow the car that was in my mirror pulls up beside me - police car. Looks over at this (then) RHD golf car from Canada, my ex in a heavy wool coat and military goggles looks over waves...cop laughs, shakes his head, and drives off. \r\nIn all my years with this car I\u2019ve only been ticketed once....wish I could say the same abt the others.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1623079088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6342240, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BarryLe Heard back from M-parts this morning, top bows are in stock, the roof is about two weeks away. All in cost including shipping is $1322.\r\nCheers\r\nR", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623079256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6343655, "authorName": "nyniaan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nyniaan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish we had pics from Angelo's in Anaheim. The Carhop tray fit nicely on the windshield,\r\nOh, and that whole swapping-side-covers thing on the run down the parkway...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623092453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6343693, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just had a question about the ugly panel under the car - best seen in images 91&93, that\u2019s the factory cover for the fuel tank. BMC must\u2019ve expected some harsh use as it weighs abt 10lbs lol.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623092808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6343734, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@platas. It's a Moke thing.\r\nMost folks don't get it but once you have driven one or owned one you will understand.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1623093031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6344617, "authorName": "Dstrong517", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstrong517/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Dstrong517", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623098521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6345678, "authorName": "850mini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/850mini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A classic detail that you don't see much of is the rubber Moke floormats? Where did you find these?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623105395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6345757, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@850mini About 10/12years ago the Moke club bought out a bunch of remaining stock from the closed down Cagiva Moke factory, and these were purchased then...iirc shipping was a bundle because of the weight.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623106770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6346475, "authorName": "Legend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Moke! I've had a few of them, they are so much fun to drive", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623119116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6347918, "authorName": "dubsonthebrain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dubsonthebrain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I worked with the seller for four years at the restoration shop he still practices his craft at- best working experience of my life. To explain the level of attention to detail and period correct-ness that the fellows at the shop live and breathe would take a while. Although the seller has already admitted that this Moke is not a Pebble Beach quality restoration, don\u2019t be fooled. What you aren\u2019t able to fully appreciate is that the person (Tin_Box) behind preparing this vehicle for BaT dosent actually know how to switch off \u201cPebble\u201d mode. He is absolutely a best-in-the-world, top caliber master restorer. He is also one of the most positive, kind and modest people I know. This is an epically fun car lovingly cared for by an epically talented seller.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve spent time with the seller in this Moke on a very excellent Spring Thaw event years ago. Being a passenger for three days of highly spirited driving was one of my all-time automotive life highlights. I got a chance to drive it too, and what a surprise! It\u2019s unfathomably light, grippier than a glue fly trap and shockingly quick. I certainly didn\u2019t expect that it would leave such a vivid impression on me. I loved it.\r\n\r\nTo the bidders, rest assured that this example is in the best condition it has ever been in the sellers 30 years of ownership and that you are dealing with a first-rate, dyed-in-the-wool driving enthusiast who actually cares about details and the BaT auction experience. Full confidence here when speaking to the quality of this Moke and the seller,\u00a0the infamous Tin_Box.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1623168920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6349026, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@850mini. I could be wrong but those floor mats look like Chinese (Choke) Moke mats.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623177880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6349925, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@malsal they are similar, differences being the original Moke font and open for drainage except where your feet sit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623182386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6350601, "authorName": "289fiacobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/289fiacobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am a bit embarrassed to admit it, but we own five Mokes.\r\nThe best thing on four wheels!\r\nAnd we have a few more exotic machinery as well.\r\nDriving a Moke is - as many here have mentioned already - exhilarating, scary, exciting, fantastic, a bit like....other things. \r\nOr not.\r\nAnyway, we know this car and its owner, and we're not gushing over him as that has been done already. All of it true and we testify to that.\r\nA true gentleman, and as @dubsonthebrain so nicely stated a true Master.\r\nAnd so, to the car. Great example. For obvious reasons we're not bidding - yet another divorce would be very unhealthy - if we would have known sooner, we gladly would have sold one of ours and bid on this one. We have coveted it for a long time. It isn't meant to be, and the winner will be a very happy camper for sure.\r\nAnd @maisal, those are the real thing, those mats. We know, we own four sets. Our fifth Moke is without them.\r\nBest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623185793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6351300, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@289fiacobra, @Tin_Box. Looking at the Chinese ones and Portuguese ones they are a full piece mat that lay flat and hold water.\r\nIt obviously is important that the floor pans breath if they get wet rather than holding the moisture and speeding up the rust process, the Aussie ones also have room to breath like these in the listing.\r\nSo where would i find a couple of sets of these mats pictured to purchase?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623189069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6351372, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@malsal unfortunately to the best of my knowledge they haven\u2019t been available for years. The Moke club UK bought all the remaining stock, so unless they\u2019ve tooled up to make more you might be out of luck. When I bought the fronts they\u2019d already sold out of the rears and the cargo mat. In thinking abt it, it\u2019s prob closer to 18/20yrs ago I got this one. Fyi, they\u2019re a kind of poly vinyl / semi hard plastic rather than rubber with a ribbed backside, they soften in the sun a bit but not much.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623189482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6351621, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tin_Box. Thanks for thee reply.\r\nThe Aussie tube mats breathe well but every grain of sand that falls off your shoes gets behind them and living in Florida that is an issue as much as getting them wet is, yours looked like the perfect answer.\r\nI will keep on looking.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623193638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6352636, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone who is fortunate enough to have driven a classic mini knows what a riot they are to drive ( the handling is almost breathtaking ), but being lucky enough to have rented a Moke while holidaying in Barbados leaves me convinced that in the right weather, these are a smidgeon more fun than the saloon. I wouldn\u2019t kick either out for leaking a bit of oil on the garage floor, but by golly these are damn near as much fun as you can have on four wheels\r\n( we\u2019ll keep the folks old station wagon from high school days out of this because of the obvious benefit that isn\u2019t really about driving...even though it may be about riding ;^)\r\n I saw one for sale in Alberta last week for $ 19,000 CDN at was very intrigued at what seemed like a great deal. So after a couple of minutes studying the few photos with it I noticed that the side pontoons didn\u2019t have the recessed creases/opening that it should, but was simply plated straight over. What a b*tch that would be to buy and not notice until you got it home ! One final note, and I will leave this to the truly die-hard Moke/classic mini crew\r\n...I\u2019m told to never buy a 1975 Australian built Moke...for reasons unknown to me they are reputed to rust almost in front of your eyes.\r\nGLWTA ! Wonderful cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623211553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6352659, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@malsal I know you ( amongst a select small group of others ) know your way inside, upside, downside and sideways about classic Mokes ( and one of the nicest fellows on the\r\nUS classic mini site { sorry, but I can\u2019t remember the actual forum name }) so I\u2019m wondering if you can confirm, deny, or not know that 1975 Australian built Mokes are to be avoided.\r\nBecause of a very serious case of the rusties ) ? An owner near me who bought one ( a \u201875 ) \r\nsight unseen and had it shipped up here to Canada told me this upfront when I phoned about his for sale add. Poor chap was pretty near heartbroken over the deal, but he was completely upfront about it, and said that even though it was VERY rusty, he couldn\u2019t afford to virtually give it away, so he expected it would just keep sitting in his bard until some sort of miracle happened. This was about 5 years ago and I\u2019d bet the poor Moke is still sitting there. I think this one model that BLMC Classics doesn\u2019t offer as an New she\u2019ll ? Too bad !!\r\nAnyway, thanks for sharing your knowledge, and to anyone else who may know if there is truth to this. I wouldn\u2019t want this to happen to anyone ( pay big bucks only to find out their dream was still a dream...or nightmare now...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623212399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6353567, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dagwood. Thanks for the kind thoughts.\r\nAFAIK a 75 Aussie Moke rusts at the same rate as any other Moke, the galvanized Mokes seem to do better but depending on use they can be bad too.\r\nIt all comes down to taking care and addressing issues as soon as they appear.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623249756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6353693, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@malsal Thank you for your thoughts on the \u201875 Australian Moke question. I know it did sound somewhat dubious to me when the seller told me this, but the memory has stayed with me for a number of years, and yesterday the thought hit me that this auction was a good time to find out if there was anything meaningful to what this Moke seller had said. Now I can free up a bit of my memory for more important classic Issigonis automobilia ! Cheers my friend !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623251535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6354031, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by 5774Carrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623255750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6358157, "authorName": "Dstrong517", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstrong517/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Dstrong517", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623287149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6358668, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very nicely built Moke with some obvious thought put into its specification, and it's great to see that it gets used a bit. I have a question, however, that also applies to the Cooper S that goes on the block later tomorrow. Why is there a repop VIN plate when a perfectly good original exists? Yes, the original shows its age, but that's pretty much the soul of the vehicle. Also, in picture 133 the apparently finished cylinder block isn't drilled for the extra 'S' head studs. Assume that was done later.\r\n\r\nThis Moke brings back nice memories of the basically stock one that the Owens family (all four of them) drove to numerous east coast Mini Meets in the 70s and 80s with several of those events being rather wet affairs. That Moke is now in the British Transportation Museum in Dayton and this one is channeling the long distance driving spirit of Brian and Margaret. GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1623297679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6358754, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM_Minis Interesting note - I think I put that on in \u201892 after it was painted because I thought the original tag looked ratty compared to the new paint, and hadn\u2019t really thought about it since. I didn\u2019t remember it being as good as it was until I pulled it out of the file, tells the story of its original condition nicely I suppose. \r\nOver the years it\u2019s been interesting to see how the focus of the hobby has changed - in the 90\u2019s it was \u2018make it shiny\u2019...since then it\u2019s really turned around to make it correct.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623302277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6358763, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funny story, headed out early one Saturday on a club run to Harrison Hot Spring with friends, and my then 6 or 7yo (@Jbsubienut) in the passengers seat, a brisk drive to say the least and friends had offered JB a warm seat which was declined...I looked over after a while to see arms crossed tightly, hood pulled down over the face...poked over \u2018are you ok?\u2019 ...no response, and again - nothing...a third time and the hood pops back - an indignant \u2018I\u2019m fine dad!\u2019 - and the hood snaps back shut. Well ok then...\r\n\r\nLiterally grew up in the passengers seat, first trip was at 3months old to a British car meet - only about ten blocks from home before anyone calls children\u2019s services lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623302788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6358770, "authorName": "F.N.Steinway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f.n.steinway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A car, if you can call it that, which handles completely inverse from the way it looks. Like a squashed Volkswagen Thing on a Lotus chassis. Only the Brits could come up with something so ridiculous and accidentally good.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623303197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6358774, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM_Minis correct on the cylinder head studs, America block that I hadn\u2019t had an 11 stud head on yet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623303244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6358792, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tin_Box - Thanks for the reply. I agree that the focus on how a Mini should be built has changed over the years and that originality is now often as important as quality was some years ago. It does take a few decades with the same car, or at least with the same type of car to recognize that evolutionary trend. Fortunately I have always had a tendency to be a pack rat and hung onto a lot of the original pieces for the 62 Cooper I've had for 54 years. Although the original body shell and interior rotted away decades ago and can never be recovered, I do have most of the tags, trim pieces and mechanicals for the car. With your Moke a new owner will have the option to install the original VIN plate. \r\n\r\nI can also relate to young passengers in these cars. My daughter, who just turned 39, spent her formative years riding in the Cooper or my daily driver MG 1100. When she was five or six she told me that she liked it when I, \"... made the buzzing noise with the mixer in the MG.\" It took a few questions to find out what she meant. When driving in traffic I would leave my right hand on the shift lever and when the engine was on over-run my ring would vibrate on the good old, pear shaped BMC shift knob. Ah, the mixer!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1623304917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6359400, "authorName": "Miniracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miniracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've admired this car a numerous Mini Meets. A great car. Incredibly quick and well done. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623333266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6359432, "authorName": "marinlands", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinlands/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dagwood, I have visited Leo's shop at Moke Panels a couple of times. I seem to recall an Aussie spec new shell there on one of my visits. You should reach out and ask Leo if he produces them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623333696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6359516, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well folks we\u2019ve rounded the last corner and are on the finish-line straight...just over four hours to go. \r\nFirst off I want to thank everyone for their comments and bids! \r\nI\u2019ll be standing by to answer any last minute questions, and a reminder to scroll to the bottom of the comments for shipping and broker info links - don\u2019t let the border frighten you, it\u2019s an easy process for a car of this vintage...and no smog hassles for the California people either! \r\nI look forward to hopefully crossing paths with Mo again someday - a mini meet or British car event perhaps - as I\u2019ll be keeping my Mk1 sedan and still active in the mini and little British car world. \r\n\r\nHappy bidding!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623334696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6359608, "authorName": "blacknyellow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blacknyellow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A low rider before low riders were a thing. Ha. So cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623335924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360271, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@marinlands Thank you very much for the tip on possible Moke panels; I\u2019ll definitely give it a try. Cheers friend !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623344871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360416, "authorName": "CrazyGeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazygeorge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still can't believe the Moke is being sold... after only 30yrs!\r\nI'm approaching 50yrs of Mini ownership, I've had my 1967 S for 42yrs... just can't bear to part with it. At least you're keeping Tin Box.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623346473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360436, "authorName": "bigpoppa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpoppa/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by bigpoppa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623346666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6360538, "authorName": "Vtraphagen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtraphagen/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Vtraphagen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623347759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6360545, "authorName": "bigpoppa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpoppa/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by bigpoppa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623347832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6360572, "authorName": "Slowmini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowmini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "here we go, the real players are showing up", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623348040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360599, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by 5774Carrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623348164, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6360614, "authorName": "Tech396", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tech396/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Setting precedence here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623348235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360627, "authorName": "bigpoppa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpoppa/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by bigpoppa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623348288, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6360673, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a reminder to refresh your screen to keep up to date :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623348517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360781, "authorName": "Irie77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irie77/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Irie77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6360797, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by 5774Carrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349205, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6360810, "authorName": "Irie77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irie77/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Irie77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6360812, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623349284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360818, "authorName": "marinlands", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinlands/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like I know where to find every Moke owner in North America right now......", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1623349314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360820, "authorName": "Fastbrass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastbrass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "starting to get there......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623349324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360830, "authorName": "jedduh01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jedduh01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the Moon \ud83d\ude80\ud83d\ude80\ud83d\ude80\ud83d\ude80\ud83d\ude80", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623349364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360835, "authorName": "Slowmini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowmini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "setting a record.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623349371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360842, "authorName": "BrianCeelen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianceelen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm getting my Portugese Moke all shined up now!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623349412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360845, "authorName": "bigpoppa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpoppa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m out. Keep going. Better than Netflix! Great car", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623349428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360846, "authorName": "marinlands66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinlands66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sourcing 1275 engine - husband on phone with divorce lawyer. Sarah", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1623349442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360862, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BrianCeelen Good, but not the same.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623349498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360863, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by 5774Carrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349499, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6360866, "authorName": "Whee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@marinlands66 Yes, I'm here. I need TWO 1275 engines please.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623349532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360870, "authorName": "bigpoppa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpoppa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bid increments dropping.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623349557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360875, "authorName": "trh633", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trh633/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Safety factor: 0, Utility factor: 1, Fun factor: 11. 100mph experience at 40mph. Someone is going to love this! GLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1623349578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360885, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You don\u2019t need a 1275, just a warmed over 1098. All the looks of the 850 with the performance of a 1275.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623349630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360895, "authorName": "marinlands66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinlands66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MEB - true - but would still need a new husband to do all the work! \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1623349679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360897, "authorName": "LuvBritCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvbritcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a really nice Moke. Still, I never thought it would go this high. Great auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623349683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360890, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Whee, @marinlands66 - 1275 S or upgraded 1300? Have them both, but can't help with divorce lawyer.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623349693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360901, "authorName": "bigpoppa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpoppa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May have to jump back in", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623349701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360903, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just found out Moke means Donkey.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1623349702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360906, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woke to Mini Moke desirability now", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623349727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360915, "authorName": "marinlands66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinlands66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go for it @bigpoppa. Most fun ever in any car - and ours is an 850", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623349763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360916, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are at like $1000 per pound now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360917, "authorName": "meb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @trademark, it\u2019s about time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623349784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360918, "authorName": "jedduh01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jedduh01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worth every penny + breeze + raindrop or pretty day drives = Attention is priceless in these!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623349787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360921, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/10/21 for $50,500 to 5774Carrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349800, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6360924, "authorName": "CDB2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdb2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360926, "authorName": "Fastbrass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastbrass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "deal deal deal........", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360931, "authorName": "Slowmini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowmini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360934, "authorName": "Tin_Box (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tin_box/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for a great auction and congratulations to @5774Carrera!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623349840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360935, "authorName": "Tech396", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tech396/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FANTASTIC !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360937, "authorName": "CDB2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdb2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the lucky buyer and lucky seller! So cool!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623349843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360939, "authorName": "marinlands66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinlands66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Glad it\u2019s over - keeping the 850 and the husband!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1623349849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360941, "authorName": "Miniracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miniracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well sold Tin Box. I predict you will miss this unit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623349858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360876, "authorName": "drmini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drmini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Deal Nice Moke", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623349859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360943, "authorName": "bigpoppa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpoppa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one similarly outfitted. Regretted selling. Nice work 5774carrera", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360944, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mom's got a new ride!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1623349866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360945, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @5774Carrera! I se you've bid on a few Mokes and a Jolly. This Moke will get you there in a fraction of the time in a Jolly!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623349878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360946, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@5774Carrera ~ Way to go\r\n\r\nGet a bumper sticker on your Porsche that says \"My Other Car is a Mini Moke\"\r\n\r\nHave fun with it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360947, "authorName": "Slowmini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowmini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i will miss seeing it at van dusen...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623349892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360949, "authorName": "nunanmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nunanmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Carrera listed here or the Moke???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623349902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360952, "authorName": "malsal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malsal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!!!!\r\nI was looking at the Cooper S auction and come back one hour later and this happened.\r\nCongrats both seller and buyer.\r\nNow to start on my 65 Moke :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623349927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360953, "authorName": "Martmallard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martmallard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Losing your toupee on the freeway at speed\u2014- Priceless!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1623349928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360959, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "See you at Pebble @tin_box !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1623349983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360961, "authorName": "Whee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@5774Carrera - Congrats! Where will this Moke be living? \r\n@SM_Minis I really should talk turkey with you about that 1275 S engine - I have a S body that would complement it nicely.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623349993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6360966, "authorName": "CrazyGeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazygeorge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, that should help to finance the next project... Congrats.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623350012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6361016, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@meb\r\n\r\nNice to see you here ~ Too many auctions these days & I pick a few to follow when I can ~ Best Regards", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623350269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6361021, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tin_Box: You drained it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623350303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6361022, "authorName": "5774Carrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5774carrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More than I'd planned, but timing is everything and is wife's b'day and she's always wanted to get a Jolly or a Moke and I missed the boat too many times on the Jolly. This will now share some space with the AH 100M previously found on BaT ( along with the Porsches!) Hope to meet \"mini\" of the Moke foke seen on this auction in the years ahead. Car will be heading far south to The Woodlands, TX ( north of Houston).", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1623350304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6361088, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Whee - My plan is to put one of them on BaT after I finish the rebuild - 1275 S and 333 transmission. I'll tag you again after things calm down here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1623350692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6361148, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @5774Carrera and @Tin_Box. It\u2019s great when an auction ends with a happy buyer and a happy seller. And you\u2019ve got a beauty of a Moke 5774Carrera !", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623351013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6361170, "authorName": "marinlands66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marinlands66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@5744Carrera - what a wonderful birthday present! Lucky gal! Hope to get to meet you in the future - the Moke brother/sisterhood is special. Have to say- this Moke needs to be let loose on some twisty mountain roads.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1623351058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6361411, "authorName": "nickdoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickdoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Meandering minds : unsure right now whether to swop the 998 Cooper engine in my 65' OZ Moke out in favour for that newly Bryan Slark-built 1310 S spec engine with c/r gears, 3,65 f/d and a Quaife LSD ???\nTemptation lurking, doubts a-sailing....\n(the '66 S Mk. I rolling shell rebuild will then have to pause for a while)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623352627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6361464, "authorName": "greekster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greekster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy this Moke is 1 of 1 built by a pro. Find another like it. Not.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1623352869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6362083, "authorName": "Heritage_Garage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heritage_garage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done Rob. That should get the Jag well on its way to completion.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1623356577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6362280, "authorName": "alternateron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alternateron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My friend put a Turbo A+ engine from a Metro in his Aussie-built Moke.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1623357392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6363633, "authorName": "LLBTOYS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llbtoys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I the only one that sees the humor that this sold for $500 MORE than the 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider that ended near like 20 minutes earlier today?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1623368837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6366111, "authorName": "Felix1275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/felix1275/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LLBTOYS no, you\u2019re not the only one. \u201cHey a Ferrari. Cool.\u201d vs \u201cHoly crap! What is that??!!\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1623431049, "type": "comment"}]