[{"id": 3672105, "authorName": "Gettingwild", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gettingwild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a black beauty!! I\u2019m sure that even the great Carroll Shelby would have approved! Cheers to the seller and this timeless machine!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569335548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672117, "authorName": "BarneyFife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneyfife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a blast! Well done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569335874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672122, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OH my..OH me OH my !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569335971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672124, "authorName": "DeweyBrightside", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deweybrightside/", "bidAmount": 1955, "content": "$1,955 bid placed by DeweyBrightside", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569336119, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3672202, "authorName": "Birdbw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birdbw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like to hear from the owner and some more photos of what frame mods have been done. I built a 100-4 frame with a 327 and Powerglide years ago and I had a hand full of flex to go straight. This looks like a very nice build. good luck on this auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569337661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672213, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like the car but I'd ditch the wheels for something cool looking that don't sit outside the fender lines", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1569337897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672218, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brings back vivid memories of doing engine swaps or just repowering those Healeys with no heart. Did many of these in the late 60s and each was different. This one really looks well thought out and planned. The wheel offset could use some adjustment to tuck the wheels better-just a small nit to pik. These are a pure adrenalin rush with the V8 which removes about 100 lbs from the front which makes handling better than stock.\nGreat car-one to watch-GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569338040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672249, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clean and mean!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569338651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672256, "authorName": "wjw300tt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wjw300tt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the emergency brake work?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1569338802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672338, "authorName": "James_Bennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_bennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some guys beat Carrol to it.\r\nReally cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569340617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672339, "authorName": "nmilne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nmilne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Topless?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569340627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672431, "authorName": "CLEAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cleah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nasty Boys are really cool. Even cooler are Nasties created \"in period.\" The listing cites provenance going back to the original owner, who presumably dropped the V8 in, but isn't there any documentation of any sort? Photos? Notes? The VIN plate is recreated and omits the prefix--probably does not matter because this car is substantially modified. Cool car, though.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569342338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672503, "authorName": "Chebby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chebby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sublime and so damn cool. Speaking of cool, is that dinky little plastic fan up to the job?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569343579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672514, "authorName": "LIONDOG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liondog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG. Sublime. Every frikkin' little detail.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569343777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3672722, "authorName": "kingpenn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingpenn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI - That\u2019s not a 12 bolt rear end. Appears to be a 10 bolt. Nonetheless a beautiful car! GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569347018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673043, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My kind of Healey!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569349370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3673063, "authorName": "werthie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/werthie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, please discuss the cooling system . . . What happens in stop-and-go traffic? \r\nAnd with no insulation, what's it like in the cockpit? Lots of heat through the transmission tunnel, I'm assuming. Would love details . . .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569349467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3674785, "authorName": "Burrogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burrogs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been drooling over what I thought were renderings of this car for years now. Looks great, I'd swap over to some wire wheels and call it a day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569361133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3674943, "authorName": "Canadag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadag/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Canadag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569362504, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3675020, "authorName": "Barrygodflat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barrygodflat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the way the engine compartment looks with that big gold Moroso air cleaner and aluminum rad.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569363469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3675184, "authorName": "BBC.Cobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbc.cobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Begging for a video of this one being flogged...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569367503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3675322, "authorName": "Cut_You_Off", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cut_you_off/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to buy this just so I can bring it back to Fremont", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569370335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3675424, "authorName": "AEA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This leaves me speechless... in a good way. That engine-turned Bugatti-style dash is stunning, the custom work is all tasteful and the V8 fit in properly with adequate (if not more than that) gearing. I've come to love Detroit V8 swaps in old British and Continental bodies, after watching @ahaugland 's Studebaker-Siata roadster get restored sympathetically over the past few years. Euro V8s done with this kind of flair and finesse just have a compelling, certain sort of \"je ne sais quoi\" that I can't help but admire.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1569372881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3675525, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool machine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569376064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3675538, "authorName": "aaronemigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronemigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. How hard would it be to re-import considering the modifications?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569376203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3675684, "authorName": "convertparts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/convertparts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Burrogs, with this kind of power you would be replacing spokes after every outing, there is a reason no wires, i had. 56 100/4 \u201clemans\u201d I bought in Riverside Ca which had a \u2018high performance \u2018 289 with the solid lifters and 4 speed from a mustang ,it had 48 spoke wire wheels on the front and 60\u2019s on the rear ,i changed to 72 spoke all the way around,still had to continually tighten spokes", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1569380559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3676127, "authorName": "56GHawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56ghawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. Two questions:\r\n1) code on the 327 block (usually a two letter prefix with 4 letter suffix)\r\n2/3) any idea what gears it has? Also, posi or open gears?\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569415277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3676302, "authorName": "Burrogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burrogs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@covertparts\r\n\r\nI thought Dayton made a line for higher HP applications nowadays. i see lots of MKII slabside cobras on wires, so I didn't think it'd be an issue with this one's output. \r\n\r\nLink to the mockups of what looks to be this car. Wish i could bid on this one. GLWS!\r\nhttps://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/car/concept/austin-healey-1004-v8-custom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569419015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3676819, "authorName": "coronelli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coronelli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You'd be surprised what wire wheel spokes can handle. My first car at 16 was a 1964 MKIII Healey with a 302 swap, 9\" ford rear, 4-speed T-10 transmission. While not tuned to the power this one is, It wasn't slow and I was not easy on it. I agree that mags are a safer alternative but the spoke wheels can take a pretty severe beating. \n\nMy god I want this so bad but I don't need a 6th car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569428328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3677984, "authorName": "Rmr164", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmr164/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Rmr164", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569439529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3678403, "authorName": "derk1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derk1964/", "bidAmount": 6667, "content": "$6,667 bid placed by derk1964", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569442626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3679202, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by vetteventura41", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569448724, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3679518, "authorName": "Leebo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leebo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious if anyone has thoughts on getting this back into the US? Love this car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569455863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3679861, "authorName": "Canadag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadag/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Canadag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569464713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3679890, "authorName": "Rye356b", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rye356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In photo 68 the plastic zip things are visible, that are used to hold the fan to the radiator. Highly recommend that being changed. Those WILL eventually rub a hole in the small tubes. Best to mount aluminum cross bars to the sides of the radiator, then screw the fan to those, staying clear of the cooling fins altogether.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569465531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3680745, "authorName": "vetteventura41", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vetteventura41/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seller are the flairs steel or fiberglass?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569509553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3682953, "authorName": "Jim_Christian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_christian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May we please get a start-up-and-drive video?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569530677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3683789, "authorName": "aaronemigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronemigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure if the seller is present given the lack of responses to far, but I'd like to know what the deal is with the capped-off exhaust pipes (e.g. in photo 83) that look to be so low as to almost be scraping the ground. I'm guessing this had side pipes that were cut, capped, and modified for the new system. This just looks like it is potentially reducing the ground clearance to an impractical level. Am I interpreting this correctly, in which case perhaps some custom fabricated exhaust work would do the trick, or is it performing some function, like maybe a resonator, that would be regretted if that junction was redesigned to eliminate it?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569541792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3683795, "authorName": "aaronemigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronemigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no description of how (or even whether) it drives and handles. Seller, any information to share on that score?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569542020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3683822, "authorName": "volvoned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aaronemigh: the block offs appear to be the header outlets with the muffler pipes attached ahead of the block off. Take out the bolts and go racing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569542760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3684445, "authorName": "CORD810", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cord810/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi seller, can you add a video, engine running with a drive with gear level in function, need to hear sound of engine\u2026 THX", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569567885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3684446, "authorName": "CORD810", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cord810/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by CORD810", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569567916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3684455, "authorName": "aaronemigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronemigh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvoned Yeah, I can't tell for sure from the photo, but most likely it's there to be uncorked for racing as you suggest. It seems low enough to the ground to not work for street driving. I guess if that's the only purpose it serves then it can probably be chopped off and re-welded without meaningfully affecting the exhaust.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569569907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3684814, "authorName": "Canadag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadag/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Canadag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569592173, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3685660, "authorName": "Leebo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leebo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s the story with the quarter-panel bead (pic 33 & 52)?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569606299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3687288, "authorName": "Stingroyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stingroyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aaronemigh & Volvoned: The engine description talks about lake headers. Those are old school cut outs after the headers. They're corked up now so they're legal. Unbolt them and drive loud! There's plenty of ground clearance as long as you take it easy over the speed bumps. Add some electric cutouts and you can leave the wrenches at home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569618249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3687527, "authorName": "volvoned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stingroyer: the cutouts I remember from the 60s were cable operated from inside the car. I saw lots of these at the drags.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569620845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3687744, "authorName": "CORD810", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cord810/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by CORD810", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569624622, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3688079, "authorName": "Canadag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadag/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Canadag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569635369, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3688501, "authorName": "aaronemigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronemigh/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by aaronemigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569667145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3688603, "authorName": "Canadag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadag/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Canadag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569674177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3689160, "authorName": "andrewpinson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewpinson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why? $150,000 Car and make it worth not even a third of that! No comments on how it handles because it's a drag car, it cannot handle a curve. Hate to be negative, but what a waste!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569688873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3689352, "authorName": "Treepeddler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treepeddler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Capped headers is what we called them back in the day in my neck of the woods. Uncap them and impress your buddies if nothing else. I think Pontiac had them as an option with either a cable or electric for a short period of time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569696219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3690919, "authorName": "1bid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"A\" black California license plate? What that mean?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569801288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3691226, "authorName": "ShelteredV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelteredv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lakes pipes. Sometimes they had cable operated slide outs in the collectors, sometimes they were simply capped collectors but usually run into side pipes.. Either way, this looks like a fun, rowdy ride.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569824894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3691277, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This monster have heat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569839011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3691684, "authorName": "Moto_One", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moto_one/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like it was an original Right Hand driver with the e-brake on the right of the passenger seat. Also didn't see if it as tube shocks up front or leavers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569856961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3691799, "authorName": "bidder12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidder12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "for andrew, its his car so he gets to decide how to use it , not you. If you wanted to protect the classic Healey then get a job that pays enough to buy all of them. Yes they are neat in stock form yoru right . And that 327 car can be put right back to stock too!\r\n I did 3 of 100-6 AH with the same motor a 327 and a rock crusher tranny and they handled better than my friends 3rd from the last real ASC cobra . For one the chevy tranny was a lot lighter than the stock AH tranny. As to cornering, my car with me in it weight was 2050 with a hosepower of over 500 and next to my friend A/C it was about 1/3 smaller better than my Sunbeam tiger Mark II which is to short and has a wide front and narrow rear and will spin out. So the Tiger is for Sunday driving but the Healy was for fast corners and rapid acceleration And not much out there on the street that can drag race the car and get a wind. Oh and yep they hook up and go they dont sit there burning rubber, they are light and do nto need a lot of shove to go . Andrew go make some money", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1569859659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3691816, "authorName": "wgammage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wgammage/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by wgammage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569859978, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3692926, "authorName": "Jockr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jockr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrewpinson Where does your $150k number come from? Possibly $150k for a 1956 100M, but not for a run of the mill 1955 100. In solid condition, a base 100 is $40-60k.\r\nI personally like the hot rods. Enough of these were built that there are plenty stock ones to choose from.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569872229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3692979, "authorName": "Attlia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/attlia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with bidder12. \r\nI still believe that if Mr. Healey had experienced the 327 Chevy he never would have used that heavier fire pump engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569872684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693797, "authorName": "jchouston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jchouston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why are there no videos of this car haulin' ass?!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1569879286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3694073, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller engagement, or lack of it, is not helping here. Maybe this will:\r\n\r\nVien ici et parle nous, @rivardrene !! Nous sommes amicaux! Regardez les questions ci-dessous. Bonne chance a la vente!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569885563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3694357, "authorName": "MrVM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know the process / costs for importing back to California from Canada?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569893124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3694772, "authorName": "aaronemigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaronemigh/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by aaronemigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569923402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3694874, "authorName": "Plflyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plflyman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hoping the seller answers the questions already asked. And additionally, can it be street driven? Where is the fuel cell and how big? What kind of numbers would/will it run in the quarter? HP? Could it still be raced? If so, what would it need to do so? I hope the seller comes back soon. I won't bid blind on the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569932448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3694963, "authorName": "mykrubix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mykrubix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RIVARDRENE and @bringatrailer if there is any way to get some seller feedback on this car, there are a LOT of interested bidders asking questions (myself included). \n\nMine: \nIs this streetable?\nHow does it drive when curves are involved?\nCan we get a cold-start video?\nANY thoughts or knowledge on import-ability into the US?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569935005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3694992, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They're known as Nasty Boys in the Healey world, the story going that a hot-cammed V8 Healey rump-rumping through the pits at a race meet in England caused a spectator to comment, \"Isn't that a nasty boy?\" Comparisons to the Cobra are well-founded as Carroll Shelby went to Donald Healey before approaching AC with a proposal to make Corvette motored Healey 100s. It never happened as BMC wasn't interested in selling off any cars to compete with their offerings while Chevy didn't need a competitor that would kick a 'vette's butt. And the 427 Cobra? That motor was made to fit the AC chassis by a fabricator who was hired by Phil Remington, impressed by the guy's 289 swapped Healey. A lightweight V8 transforms the Healey into a faster and better-handling sports car. I'm obviously prejudiced as, after finishing my restoration of a big Healey and being disappointed with its performance, I swapped in a small-block Ford and never looked back. For those who rail against Nasty Boys, Donald Healey never had that problem, always enjoying seeing the modifications made to his cars and, in fact, had been a proponent of V8 motors in his cars. One of my friends would take a bag of lollipops along with his Nasty Boy to car shows and when he heard someone complaining about the desecration of his Healey would offer them a lolly with the invitation to \"Suck it,\"", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1569935556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695034, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The lack of seller involvement and absence of videos will throw a big wet blanket over this sale. Too bad, it looks like a really nice Nasty Boy. As @CLEAH said, period-modified cars have their own special magic with touches like original Stewie-Warners, Nardi wheels and engine-turned dashes that are tough or expensive to duplicate on modern swaps. Not too many visible things to criticize here other than the stainless beading between on the driver's side rear fender has come loose and a strange choice of knock-off spinners on a car with bolt-on wheels. But there are a lot of unanswered questions without any detailed pictures of the swap. Might be worth a trip to Quebec to check all this out if it's a RNM here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1569936419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695164, "authorName": "RIVARDRENE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivardrene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry for lack of involvement it was my first experience with BAT, I answered all question I received but I did not know about the comment", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569939166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695175, "authorName": "RIVARDRENE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivardrene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "car is streetable and much fun to drive. go to : californiaclassixhistoryhealey and you have a very good history of it", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569939343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695178, "authorName": "RIVARDRENE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivardrene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "quarter mile at 9.48 @ 148mph", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569939414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695188, "authorName": "RIVARDRENE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivardrene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "importing to US is a 2% duty for custom that is it plus your custom brooker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569939515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695195, "authorName": "ostaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ostaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the car been licensed and insured in Canada? Wanting to know if it will pass inspection and be street driveable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569939634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695238, "authorName": "ChickenMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chickenman/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by ChickenMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569940534, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3695247, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was one of these that sat in a front yard for years. It had a SBF and top-loader tranny. It looked like the cat's meow to my young eyes and I had plans to make an offer one of these days. Then the house went up for sale and all of the cars, AH included, were gone! Bummer, but such is life. You snooze, you loose.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569940647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695321, "authorName": "sparco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparco/", "bidAmount": 21750, "content": "$21,750 bid placed by sparco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569942002, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3695349, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "quarter mile at 9.48 @ 148mph Whew! One hot Healey!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569942471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695390, "authorName": "vettefinderjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vettefinderjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PETER KLUTE needs to add this to his race stable and bring it ti COTA in Austin, Texas this week.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569943205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695456, "authorName": "Cliffh93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cliffh93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@healeyrick, nice comment on Nasty Boys, saves me from writing something similar. These cars are an acquired taste, but fully accepted at AHCA gatherings. Many shows have a separate class for them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569944232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695737, "authorName": "Jedster1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jedster1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "quarter mile at 9.48 @ 148mph??? Not with that motor, and NOT with those tires!! I'd bet a LOT of money on that!! Nice dream, but not very realistic.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1569948790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695743, "authorName": "DrestonF1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drestonf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "9.48? Going to need a video to back up that claim.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569948893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695847, "authorName": "MrVM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvm/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by MrVM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569950634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3695851, "authorName": "Mojave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mojave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jedster1 and @DrestonF1 maybe they meant 1/4 of a kilometer, since it is in Canada :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569950684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695868, "authorName": "JohnGradyCole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johngradycole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I cry BS re: quarter mile ET and terminal velocity....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569950902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695887, "authorName": "Jedster1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jedster1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd believe mid 12s at a hair over 100, but mid 9s at 148 takes 1000HP!! No way that's happening with this set-up", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569951153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695934, "authorName": "ChickenMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chickenman/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by ChickenMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569952004, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3695961, "authorName": "ostaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ostaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Calling it now... RNM. Disengaged seller = disinterested bidders. Not sure how this gets to a realistic value this way.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569952477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696002, "authorName": "MrVM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvm/", "bidAmount": 22800, "content": "$22,800 bid placed by MrVM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569952744, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696025, "authorName": "DrestonF1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drestonf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never understand people that list on BaT and then don't engage in the conversation. If you wanted an auction where you list it and return in 7 days, there is another site called eBay. Although, the seller's last comments were an attempt to answer some questions (and he did admit he wasn't aware of the convo thread and assumed everything was emailed to him), this is a prime example how a mere four hours' worth of nickel-and-dime comments from people can totally derail an auction. When it comes time for me to list on BaT, you best believe I'll be checking in hourly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569952920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696039, "authorName": "Mandwer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandwer/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by Mandwer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569952986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696066, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by PTBHVAC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953139, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696088, "authorName": "Gandini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gandini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, I'm in love with this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696093, "authorName": "newman18901", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newman18901/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by newman18901", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696097, "authorName": "piersg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piersg/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by piersg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953303, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696103, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by PTBHVAC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696131, "authorName": "ChickenMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chickenman/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by ChickenMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696134, "authorName": "Mandwer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandwer/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Mandwer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696139, "authorName": "wgammage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wgammage/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by wgammage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953563, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696142, "authorName": "Mandwer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandwer/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Mandwer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696144, "authorName": "piersg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piersg/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by piersg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696145, "authorName": "MrVM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvm/", "bidAmount": 27600, "content": "$27,600 bid placed by MrVM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696153, "authorName": "Mandwer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandwer/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Mandwer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696154, "authorName": "Rmr164", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmr164/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jealous....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569953638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696155, "authorName": "piersg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piersg/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by piersg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696159, "authorName": "wgammage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wgammage/", "bidAmount": 28750, "content": "$28,750 bid placed by wgammage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696161, "authorName": "ChickenMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chickenman/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by ChickenMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696162, "authorName": "wgammage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wgammage/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by wgammage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696169, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by PTBHVAC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953724, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696175, "authorName": "ChickenMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chickenman/", "bidAmount": 30500, "content": "$30,500 bid placed by ChickenMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696181, "authorName": "Klepper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klepper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is an exciting finish!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569953774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696182, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by PTBHVAC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696191, "authorName": "ChickenMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chickenman/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by ChickenMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696176, "authorName": "kailmora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kailmora/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ostaylor - its a beauty though. How much is it realisticly worth?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696193, "authorName": "StuB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "148 mph with lap belts no roll bar?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569953887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696199, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by PTBHVAC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696204, "authorName": "MrVM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvm/", "bidAmount": 33327, "content": "$33,327 bid placed by MrVM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696211, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 34427, "content": "$34,427 bid placed by PTBHVAC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569953990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696220, "authorName": "MrVM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "had to put the 327 in my last bid. Seemed appropriate!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569954031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696234, "authorName": "Irishraider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishraider/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Irishraider", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696235, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 35427, "content": "$35,427 bid placed by PTBHVAC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3696237, "authorName": "richnsx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richnsx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some late entries.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696253, "authorName": "richnsx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richnsx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PTBHVAC can take the heat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696256, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/1/19 for $35,427 to PTBHVAC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954203, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3696262, "authorName": "Mandwer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mandwer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696266, "authorName": "performance_motorcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/performance_motorcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "great Buy \r\nHave Fun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696269, "authorName": "Bad_News", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bad_news/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still went cheaper than i thought it would. Great end to this auction. Congrats PTBHVAC!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696274, "authorName": "Darkcyde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darkcyde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @PTBHVAC! Gorgeous Nasty Boy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696278, "authorName": "kailmora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kailmora/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and that is how much it was worth... Well done, great car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569954272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696281, "authorName": "Corrivo22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corrivo22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RIVARDRENE \r\nBRAVO !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696283, "authorName": "mykrubix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mykrubix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy and good luck to the buyer on the new toy. I expect 1/4 mile videos when you get it!!\r\n\r\nOne thing about auctions on BAT.... it is a lot like trying how to figure out how to parent. I may not know exactly to do it, but I am certainly learning how NOT to do it..\r\n\r\nOne thing for sure, when I list my ride, I will be on BAT like a hawk responding to EVERYTHING", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696288, "authorName": "Darkcyde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darkcyde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hoping @bringatrailer selects my nasty boy for the next auction :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696291, "authorName": "ostaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ostaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, can't decide if I'm more surprised by bid level without details or reserve level. I love the car and would be very tempted if I knew more about it. I did not want to buy a car that I could not license in Canada.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569954354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696297, "authorName": "MrVM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @PTBHVAC . great buy! I think the car is worth much more", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569954373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696309, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice birthday present. Hope It is as good as it looks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569954412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696318, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569954447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696322, "authorName": "Irishraider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishraider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I tried, but just brought a new baby home from the hospital yesterday. Well bought ptbhvac", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569954575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696370, "authorName": "ostaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ostaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PTBHVAC - would love to hear about the car when you get it... Where is its new home?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696379, "authorName": "Klepper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klepper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @PTBHVAC !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696383, "authorName": "jezebel-healey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jezebel-healey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PTBHVAC... As the owner of a Nasty Boy \"Hundred\"... you will not be disappointed. Irishraider... try for another Nasty... they did make a \"third\" seat for the \"Hundred\" (over the transmission tunnel)... could fit a car seat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569954760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696473, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think someone got a deal!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569955237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696627, "authorName": "RIVARDRENE (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivardrene/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everybody it was my first experience with BAT and I realize some mistake, but I should be better next time, thanks again to everybody it was much fun mostly at the end.\r\nSeriously that Healey is an incredible roadster , the quality of the car is unbeleivable, and it is fun to have the history of it. \r\nYou really have a super deal and I am very happy for you. Thanks to all Ren\u00e9", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1569956213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3696707, "authorName": "PTBHVAC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptbhvac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New home is westchester county in New York. Will be glad to keep everyone updated. I am as excited as everyone else to see if it is a good as advertised", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1569956563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3697191, "authorName": "Jedster1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jedster1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PTBHVAC Well done!! Looks like a blast to drive, pretty well put together and not a bad price!! You'll have to let us all know what it'll actually DO in the quarter!! LMAO!! Good luck with the new toy!! Forgot to add . . . That's a pretty cool looking dash to be staring at with a big stupid grin on your face LoL We expect a pic of the speedo wound all the way 'round to the right. :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569960326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3847728, "authorName": "xavierjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xavierjohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Irishraider @MrVM @ChickenMan @wgammage there is a similar 1955 v8 powered Healey 100 for sale right now if you are interested", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573600146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4770276, "authorName": "Leebo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leebo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Darkcyde Did you change your mind or did they not list it? Thx!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594563266, "type": "comment"}]