[{"id": 5849182, "authorName": "BonVivant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bonvivant/", "bidAmount": 1955, "content": "$1,955 bid placed by BonVivant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614976992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5849318, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@captainmycaptain It seems we have something in common after all (and no, it\u2019s not my ability to conjure up stories from the \u201cFort\u201d). It is a common love affair. Yours being Volvo while mine is MGs.\r\nCome to think of it. You would look good in this heading to GFD. And what a fine addition to the car scene there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614977767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5849353, "authorName": "JohnnyG123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyg123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love MG's and Volvo's. I am not a purist. This car appeals to me. Both companies IMHO shared the \"Safety Fast\" message and both had a trait for long production runs (aka the 240 and B models) so a Volvo/MG combo not a terrible thing. They both enjoyed Laycock de Normanville overdrives for many years. How incestuous!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614977980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5849539, "authorName": "Ricster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Volvo engine conversion was commonly done back in the old days. I grew up with a TD as my Dad had one. I remember reading a how to article about this conversion and thinking it was pretty neat. My Dad wasn't convinced.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614978955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5849596, "authorName": "4wd1936", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4wd1936/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A TF Hot Rod(sort of), very cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614979203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5849602, "authorName": "MGTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgtd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful color", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614979221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5849842, "authorName": "schigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty clever putting in a B18; I didn't know about doing this. With the Michelins I bet this thing is a blast to drive (faster than you think and more nimble than you think). And the wood gives it a touch of class. Given the tranny is from an 1800, does it have O/D?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614980192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5849864, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has a lot going for it. Nice driver condition. Not crazy about the engine swap, but that's ancient hstory. Those who wanted to could easily source a period T series engine or upgrade to 1.6 MGA or even a 1.8 MGB power. Lots out there. (I think that the 1800 could fit, not sure.) GLWTA! BTW I was reading Hardy Boys when you were apparently reading Nancy Drew! Also a '55 vintage!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614980279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5850202, "authorName": "av8reb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/av8reb/", "bidAmount": 2155, "content": "$2,155 bid placed by av8reb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614981719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5850243, "authorName": "sxcavanaugh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sxcavanaugh/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by sxcavanaugh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614981885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5850354, "authorName": "Daniel_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous Sunday driver in all the right colours. Notice how I spelled colors.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614982250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5850451, "authorName": "Chris_A.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_a.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad the octagonal dash instrument faces weren't used. They were so special to the MGTF.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1614982548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5851088, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no overdrive and unfortunately the original gauges were way beyond repair when my father brought it home. He even found a parts car while he was flying a helicopter for the park service, landed, and made a deal to buy it and drug it home. The only parts he could salvage were the bows for the top and the grill. And yes, I picked the \"NancyDrew55\" because that's how the journey started with this car and my parents.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614986394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5851222, "authorName": "2Manyrides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2manyrides/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by 2Manyrides", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614988784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5851297, "authorName": "John_Harris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_harris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fascinating, lovely machine. Wikipedia shows 100 hp for a 1.8 liter B18. Might want to think about a disk conversion for the front brakes, or simply drive it conservatively. GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1614990038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5851325, "authorName": "Lethbridge-Stewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lethbridge-stewart/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Lethbridge-Stewart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614990524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5851399, "authorName": "criley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/criley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nancydrew55\r\n with the mgb diff, do you know the gear ratio?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614992070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5851437, "authorName": "BMcD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmcd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the adaptation of the Volvo engine one word comes to mind, \u201cRELIABILITY!\u201d\r\nFor a fun Sunday driver, this looks to be ideal. \r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1614992756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5851489, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My father doesn\u2019t remember the rear end ratio but he does remember it would be at around 3,000 rpm at 60mph. Reliability was exactly why he had the Volvo engine put in.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1614993379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5852470, "authorName": "CapeFear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capefear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rear end is most likely 3:90. I have a Volvo powered TF with with MGB front and read suspension. I get 60 mph / 3500 rpm. It's a blast to drive. Like a go-kart with fenders.\r\nBTW, what is the cylindrical object between the carbs? Looks like a nut at the top and wire with a blue connector going to it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615038912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5852486, "authorName": "Roundfender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roundfender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@schigh The Jensen-built Volvo P1800 series (1961-early 63) came with either the M40 4-speed or the M41 OD. The M41 OD transmission was standard equipment on the 1963+ Swedish-assembled 1800S series.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615039149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5852754, "authorName": "magra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a very nicely done conversion! As a long-time Volvo 1800 owner, and ex-TD owner, this one appeals to me. Some questions: Is the wood frame body tub solid? Are the door hinge posts wobbly? The narrative about the car says that a photo of the current title will be posted to confirm it has the same engine number as on the data plate (which number I assume is not on the Volvo motor), but the photo is not yet in the gallery. A driving video would also be helpful. Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615044173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5852941, "authorName": "RorryH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rorryh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being the owner of a TF with a modified B18 I can testify to the drivability of this car with those mods. The engine is a tight but easy fit and not difficult with no chassis, firewall or transmission tunnel cutting. The fan blades are the right bolt spacing for the Volvo water pump, as is the driveshaft bolt pattern. Mine has never overheated, even in traffic with the std rad. It stops fine with the drum brakes unless you play boy-racer or try to make a track car out of it. Am MGB sway bar addresses the handling and bolts right on. That is why it was a very popular conversion, especially given the unreliability, short engine life and low power of the original engine. The carbs on the MG A or B engine are on the wrong (left) side and interfere with the steering column. Replacing the instrument panel face with an original or copy and rear mounting the gauges would be an easy retrofit. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1615047561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5852965, "authorName": "mamparra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mamparra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it possible to come and see the car? Mamparra.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615048128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5852979, "authorName": "mamparra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mamparra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the side screen and windows included?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615048382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5853387, "authorName": "Alfatipo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfatipo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it! @RorryH offers good insight. Weight differential between the engines? Guessing Volvo mill is heavier. Nothing wrong to my mind in making a thing of beauty more roadworthy/usable.\n\nAs a kid (7 year old +/-, 1960 or so) I had a very detailed model (1/24 maybe?) of a TF that could be controlled forward/backward with steering. It was connected by a cable to the controller. Original drive-by-wire.\n\nSadly, the front suspension broke but I kept the model for years. May still be in the attic of mum's house. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615055439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5853591, "authorName": "jondrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jondrack/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by jondrack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615059655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5853653, "authorName": "59Cooper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59cooper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a beautiful little car and the Volvo engine is just what it needs. I drove an MG TF for years and it was a great little car but, truth to tell that little XPAG MG engine just doesn't have enough juice to power the car to highway speeds without beating itself to death ... literally. The Volvo engine is a bigger, higher revving, more sophisticated engine than the XPAG. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't actually weigh less.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615061096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5853730, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unfortunately there are no side curtains or windows. The car is located in Bakersfield and it may be possible to come look at it. Have to check my fathers schedule. I will check the photo library to see if the title is there and check the engine number on the title. I am no expert on wood framed cars bit it looks solid time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615062929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5853937, "authorName": "GlenK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A little correction for BaT, those are Stewart-Warner gauges. It is a great looked, and I agree, disc brakes are in order for this little Gem. Volvo engines have torque and one can have a lot of fun, but you need to stop.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615067796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5853973, "authorName": "Shutterbug9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shutterbug9/", "bidAmount": 6155, "content": "$6,155 bid placed by Shutterbug9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615068707, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5854060, "authorName": "tdcarman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdcarman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1953 TD which underwent a great Volvo B18 conversion with 4 spd and overdrive. No firewall or sheet metal was altered or cut; to accomplish this the engine sits about 3-4\u201d lower than it should. When I purchased the car from Sonoma, California, I restored the car, adding the 3.9 MGB rear along with the front anti sway bar. Speedometer was adjusted by Nisenger to be accurate, and the tach is accurate due to a larger generator pulley. \r\n Car drives phenomenal and rpm is 2500 at 65 mph !!!, although I try to avoid highways. \r\n I can assure you these conversions are turnkey low maintenance vehicles that are a blast to drive. I did install a heavy duty radiator- car is cool on 100F days. \r\n Although sometimes scoffed at the MG shows, I actually think the MG guys are a bit envious. I hope this car does well- the BAT guys love to drive !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615070657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5854325, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m kind of new to the online auction thing but I think if you click the \u201ccontact seller\u201d button we can discuss viewing options.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615078678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5854772, "authorName": "hankgiffin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hankgiffin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the front end has a set of extra tube shocks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615104628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5854929, "authorName": "Chopper20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chopper20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My father worked for Volvo in the mid 70's as a service rep in the Southeast. He also had a '53 MG TD he put a B18 in that increased reliability and made it faster than needed. He may have been one of the earlier Volvo to MG \"converters.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615124121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5854978, "authorName": "John_Harris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_harris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you search BaT for \u201cMG TF\u201d it will display a chart of results for the past 43 auctions. By good-eye, the median price appears to be somewhere near 25K. Several helpful comments here from members with experience with the Volvo swap and related mods. It is a swap of course but this particular swap is period correct and sensible IMHO.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615125356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5855331, "authorName": "PeteL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/petel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool offering! I have bid on a few TF's and this one seems like a great fit. I would reaching out for info on the front disc brake conversion and based on comment below, swapping the 4 for an OD unit pronto. The info on the stock gauges with mods as noted below also seems like a great idea. This one seems a winner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615132548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5856062, "authorName": "mamparra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mamparra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the over riders the side screen, windows, original instruments and original motor available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615151467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5858119, "authorName": "Cabin9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabin9/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Cabin9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615226863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5860444, "authorName": "mgcharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgcharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned my TD for 51 years with the first 45 or so with the original XPAG. Now I have a Volvo B20 with an M41overdrive gearbox. All of the negatives are gone with the B20, front disc brakes, and an MGB rear axle. Yet the vintage feel of the car is still there. It is the best things I ever did. We have an online group at https://groups.io/g/VolvoPoweredMGs. If you have a Volvo powered MG or are interested in them, join us. This car seems to have been done to a high standard.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615240577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5860582, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The over riders, side screen, windows, original instruments and engine are not available. Hard to say what happened to them almost 50 years ago. I checked the title and there is no mention anywhere of an engine ID, MG or Volvo.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615241231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5861705, "authorName": "taz178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the look of this car Making it a true reliable driver (as per era) volvo engine and trans.(But the B16 was used more than the B18) and the MGB rear diff very nice add also. BUT what is leaving me on the fence with this car is. I am looking for one of these to have BUT the memories of me riding in my Dads TF as a little kid in the early 60s riding between my mom and dad going to races. I remember the octagon guages sitting in front of me and this car doesn't have them. I'm asking the owner if he still has the original gauges and dash. his was black and red .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615253848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5861720, "authorName": "taz178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see you already answered my question about the gauges sorry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615254057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5861723, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No problem.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615254069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5861725, "authorName": "PaulLittell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paullittell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice car! Some questions:\r\nWhat earlier service records do you have?\r\nWhen was the car painted?\r\nWhat\u2019s the condition of the chrome, particularly the bumpers? Is it the same as or better than the very worn chrome shown is some of the close-ups?\r\nPic 54 \u2013 is the crack in the wood dash a surface crack or does it go all the way through behind the ammeter and fuel gauge?\r\nPic 61, 62 \u2013What\u2019s te fuzz on the air filter?\r\nPic 65 and others \u2013is the chrome valve cover reflecting odd roundish shapes, or is it dented?\r\nPic 77 \u2013 How easy/difficult is it to remove the floor board[s] to access the fluid reservoirs?\r\nMany thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615254092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5861786, "authorName": "taz178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like I mentioned This swap was common in the day.(I know 1st handed because dad owning his Foreign car parts business) selling so many volvo drivetrains for this swap in the late 50s and 60s..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615255320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5861845, "authorName": "jess0717", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jess0717/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by jess0717", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615256175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5861855, "authorName": "taz178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chopper20 they have been doing the Volvo swap since the late 50s.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615256268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5861874, "authorName": "taz178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz178/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by taz178", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615256562, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5862295, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the maintenance records disappeared about 3 moves ago. The car was painted around 1990 by a gentleman in Santa Maria that the folks at Moss Motors recommended. The chrome is what you see. I don\u2019t remember the bumpers ever being re-chromed. The crack in the dash goes all the way through. I remember my dad getting a special piece of walnut and working late in the garage to make the dash. The holes for the new gauges were a little too close to the edge and it cracked. He intended to make a new one and back it with aluminum but his business got really busy and he spent most of his evenings flying. The \u201cfuzz\u201d on the elements is just the filter crushed a bit to fit in the engine compartment. I think for valve cover is just reflecting the open hood but I will check it when I look at it tomorrow. I think the last picture shows the floorboard up (very easy) allowing access to the reservoirs, both changed last month (invoice).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615266134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5862333, "authorName": "MinutemanMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minutemanmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just read in an old July '64 SCG magazine written by Alan Girdler about him drag racing against a Hillman-Batum, MGA and a XK140 with his MG TC with a Volvo engine in it.\n\nThe author had his inspiration to race, after a story was published of his in a March 1963 SCG magazine of him dropping a Volvo engine in the MG TC. He wrote of all the trouble the inspectors gave him to allow it to race under NHRA rules. The Hillman- Bantam beat him. \nHe didn't say what engine it had other than it was Hillman. \n\nHe did go to a Volvo dealer to get a hotter cam perhaps to try again.\nCould be, the story goes on to say, some of his troubles stemmed from three Beatniks that wander in for his pit crew.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615268314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5863744, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PaulLittell, the valve cover is not dented, it is just the shape of the Volvo valve cover and the reflection of the hood in the sun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615313400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5867524, "authorName": "MGAndy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have the exact same car but 900 numbers later with a Volvo B 18 engine and gearbox. The weight of the Volvo engine and box is 391 lbs and the XPEG engine and box is 407 lbs. I also have the MGB 3.9 rear axle so you can drive on the freeway with modern cars. I can attest that if you want classic car looks with drive ability and reliability this is the way to go. \r\n I've driven my car all over Ca and it's never let me down and starts first time all the time. The Volvo engine and all syncro gearbox are virtually indestructible. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1615339334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5869077, "authorName": "taz178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NancyDrew55 I forgot to ask you about any pictures of the side curtains. Can you post some pictures Also possibly a driving video.Thankyou", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615390276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5869128, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@taz178 sorry, no side curtains. I\u2019ll see what I can do about a driving video.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615390996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5870975, "authorName": "Mac56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mac56/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Mac56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615406665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5870985, "authorName": "charliebird123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebird123/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by charliebird123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615406723, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5871562, "authorName": "Mac56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mac56/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Mac56", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615408761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5873613, "authorName": "JohnR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Your 356 friends will hate you if you win this auction. The key is to pretend you don't realize they are flat on it as you pass them. Great car. Repo side curtains are inexpensive and easily available. Lovely example. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615418012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5876279, "authorName": "charliebird123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebird123/", "bidAmount": 19991, "content": "$19,991 bid placed by charliebird123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615483113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5880249, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video has been added to the listing.\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615502300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5880769, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Took TF 4Two out for a spin and posted up the video. Driving down the road and a younger gentleman came up in a Subaru, waved with a big grin and gave my dad and I a thumbs up. Nice to see that the younger generations admire classics also!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615504485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5881105, "authorName": "Lethbridge-Stewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lethbridge-stewart/", "bidAmount": 20241, "content": "$20,241 bid placed by Lethbridge-Stewart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615508968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5881236, "authorName": "jondrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jondrack/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by jondrack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615510801, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5881258, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice car and a great time capsule. My brothers and I owned a lot of MGs back in the day, and several of us drove Volvos, too. It's good to see the best parts of both still extant, still loved, and soon going to a new home.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615511169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5881526, "authorName": "DeanBean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deanbean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Winning bidder needs to commission a couple of TF-2000 badges! We'll see who is actually oaying attention.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615515783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5881959, "authorName": "TypeTwoDoubleCab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/typetwodoublecab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm paying attention, But I don't know what TF-2000 badges are. Care to enlighten me? My buddies folks, when we were kids in the '60's, used to rally in a TF. They were the coolest of my friends parents, and I want to rally and be cool like them. Beautiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615525382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5882177, "authorName": "charliebird123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebird123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi NancyDrew, I may have missed but are there tools.... hammer, jack, crank etc.?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615549160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5882568, "authorName": "mgcharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgcharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not sure why TF 2000 badges should be made as the engine is the B18, not B20. So a TF 1800 badge would be the one to use. And there actually was a TF 1800, a faithful reproduction with an MGB engine. See http://www.ttalk.info/Tech/victor_tf.htm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615559748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5882654, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@charliebird123, I seem to remember a funny looking square brass hammer my dad said was for the knock off wheels but I didn\u2019t see it in his garage. I\u2019ll ask him. I didn\u2019t see any cranks or a jack either", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615560853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5882696, "authorName": "charliebird123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebird123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks ND55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615561401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5883364, "authorName": "Bentmetal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentmetal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know the early history on this car? My father had one that looks identical in the early 1960's in Long Beach.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615570839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5884590, "authorName": "NancyDrew55 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nancydrew55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bentmetal, I'm not sure but I don't think this car was down in Long Beach.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615579115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5885163, "authorName": "XAVMECH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavmech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember the TF from my HS days. Loved the flow of the headlight nacelles as they faired in to the fenders. Volvo B-series engines and transmissions were certainly a popular way to reporter any number of Euro roadsters. Great engines, and easy to work on...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615581638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5885428, "authorName": "DeanBean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deanbean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mgcharlie, mind saw B18. Mind remembered B20. That's why.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615582792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5885557, "authorName": "Lethbridge-Stewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lethbridge-stewart/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by Lethbridge-Stewart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615583792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5885558, "authorName": "charliebird123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebird123/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by charliebird123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615583795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5885566, "authorName": "fussyoldfart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fussyoldfart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well! Here we go!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1615583832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5885573, "authorName": "Lethbridge-Stewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lethbridge-stewart/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by Lethbridge-Stewart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615583867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5885591, "authorName": "charliebird123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebird123/", "bidAmount": 21991, "content": "$21,991 bid placed by charliebird123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615583962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5885613, "authorName": "charliebird123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebird123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/12/21 for $21,991 to charliebird123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615584083, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5885620, "authorName": "taz178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck with your new toy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615584115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5885625, "authorName": "NiceRumble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicerumble/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing nicer than a TF in BRG. The green interior makes it evens more unique.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615584136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5885629, "authorName": "charliebird123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebird123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it come with snow tires? Canada bound", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1615584157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5885633, "authorName": "rapple", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapple/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet TF-Volvo. Enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615584165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5885659, "authorName": "Lethbridge-Stewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lethbridge-stewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations... I'm already regretting not going a little higher!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615584255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5885648, "authorName": "taz178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs heat and side curtains and a couple of blues to keep warm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615584293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5886194, "authorName": "mgcharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgcharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to charliebird123. Don't forget to join us other heretics at https://groups.io/g/VolvoPoweredMGs. We have some other Canadian members.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615586549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5887045, "authorName": "charliebird123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebird123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks mgcharlie, will look you guys up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615590663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5887448, "authorName": "taz178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mgcharlie is your group just volvo powered MGs or Volvo powered british sports cars or Marcos GT 1800 and 3 liter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615596677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5887456, "authorName": "taz178", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz178/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a Volvo pwrd Marcos and am looking for a new one. I tried for this one TF but with shipping to NJ price was a little much.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615596873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5887497, "authorName": "Lethbridge-Stewart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lethbridge-stewart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#taz178 - I had the same issue. I'm in the Midwest, and the BaT estimate was almost $3000 enclosed. I think that's on the high side, from my small experience of getting estimates off site. It's nice to have the convenient quote, but I do wonder if it puts people off when it's so high. I might've gone a bit higher on the bidding myself if I hadn't had that on my mind.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615597421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5887609, "authorName": "mgcharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgcharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "taz178, the Volvo Powered MGs group is all T series MGs. There is one that I know of that has a Ford engine. There are some, though who have stock T series cars, and then there are some who have Volvos, but no MG.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615599411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5888347, "authorName": "charliebird123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charliebird123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My shipping quote from Bakersfield to my town in Nova Scotia was $4300 Can., so about $3700 U.S. door to door, using Reliable transport and a Can. transport from the border on through Canada.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1615634635, "type": "comment"}]